Dresden: The Best Street Cafés for People Watching

Dresden offers many cozy, chic, and unique cafés. For many people, 'people watching' is a part of enjoying coffee and cake. So, we're sharing the best spots for it.

A coffee and a little staring? Come on, why judge one of mankind's favorite activities so harshly? Isn't it nice to sit in a café and watch people :-). Reporter Jil Birgel shares her top 5 in Dresden:

Located right at the infamous 'Assi-Ecke' and in the heart of the Dresden scene, Café Continental is perfect for watching the bustling activity.

Café Continental | Görlitzer Platz 1, 01099 Dresden-Neustadt | Sunday to Thursday from 8 AM to 1 AM, Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 3 AM

Delicious coffee from a Saxon roastery, trendy ambiance, and a direct view of Albertplatz and Alaunstraße - what more could a coffee lover want than to visit Oswaldz?

Oswaldz | Bautznerstraße 9, 01099 Dresden | Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 7 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM

Quirky artist and alternative scene, a super delicious chai latte, view of the Blue Wonder, and a ray of sunshine on your face. Welcome to Arabustra.

Arabustra | Körnerplatz 13, 01326 Dresden | Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM

Baroque furniture meets lava lamp and retro furniture with open balcony doors directly to the street. Feel like you're in your Living Room.

Living Room | Corner of Alaunstraße/Jordanstraße, 01099 Dresden | Daily from 1 PM

Enjoy soft serve on the Hollywood swing and watch the slackliner, dog owners, frisbee players, or hobby artists in Alaunpark.

Café Komisch | Bischofsweg 50, 01099 Dresden | Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Saturday to Sunday from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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