A trip in Goethe's footsteps could hardly be more relaxing: The street where he was born is full of lovely cafés.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in Großer Hirschgraben; his family's house (no. 23-25), which was rebuilt after the war, is one of the city's great sights. Goethe left Frankfurt quickly, moving to Leipzig at the age of 16 to study. If he had known his street as it is today, he might have been more enthusiastic about his hometown.
Together with Weißadlergasse, Große Hirschgraben is one of the coziest corners of the city centre. There are several lovely cafés here, one of which, Café Opitz with its own patisserie, is even located directly in the Goethe House and his portrait hangs on the wall. Just opposite is Café Karin (Großer Hirschgraben 28), which is famous for its sumptuous breakfast menu and gives artists the opportunity to exhibit their paintings in the dining room.
If you want to eat and drink vegan or gluten-free, you'll find delicious options for breakfast or coffee and cake at Roseli (Weißadlergasse 9). And if you fancy something a little more exotic: At the Picknick Café (Weißadlergasse 7), Moroccan lanterns and delicious tajines will take you south.
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