Breakfast in Gilching, done right
Breakfast under palm trees and banana plants in Gilching: served on fine wooden boards, with homemade preserves and freshly brewed coffee. The name Reis has stood for bakery and patisserie quality since 1903 – at two locations, seven days a week.
A slice of the south in Gilching
Tall banana plants and palms, right in the middle of Bavaria: Our terrace at Am Markt is Gilching's little holiday oasis.
For years we have been tending the plants lovingly — and every spring, when they grow new leaves, we know: coffee tastes best outdoors.
Discover the terrace →Pleasure on a wooden board
Whether a small breakfast, Eggs Benedict Royal or our popular board for two – everything is freshly prepared daily, with homemade preserves and artisan baked goods. Breakfast on the market square is served until 2 p.m. At Gewerbe-Süd, fresh snacks and filled rolls are available all day.
Breakfast Boards
Served on fine wooden boards with homemade preserves, fresh rolls and croissants in artisan bakery quality: from the small breakfast to Eggs Benedict Royal and the large board for two. All freshly prepared every day, with attention to detail.
Cakes & Tortes
Seasonal fruit cakes, cream and gâteau-style tortes, baked cakes in artisan quality – fresh in our display case every day. The name Reis has stood for patisserie quality since 1903 – our guests particularly love our cakes. Also available as whole tortes to order for special occasions.
Snacks & Paninis
Perfect for a quick lunch break: warm paninis freshly made on request, premium filled breads and our rustic brotzeit board with charcuterie, cheese and fresh sides. At the Market Square also served as lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A taste of our menu
From breakfast boards and Eggs Benedict to pancakes – here's a taster. The full menu with all prices is on the menu page.
Two locations,
one promise
Whether a relaxed Sunday breakfast on the market square or the first coffee at 6 a.m. in the business park – our quality is the same everywhere. Family tradition since 1903, you can taste it.
More than just coffee
Coffee & Tea
Finest Fairtrade organic beans from the Spengler coffee roastery in Pfaffenhofen – as espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato and more. Plus a selection of fine teas. To stay or take away.
Breads & Baked Goods
Bread rolls, croissants and loaves – handcrafted. No frozen bake-off. The name Reis has stood for bakery quality for over 120 years.
Filled Rolls & Snacks
Premium filled rolls, warm paninis and our brotzeit board. Perfect for a lunch break – quick, fresh and made with love.
Corporate Catering
Meeting platters, sweet platters and coffee for meetings and company events. Order by phone – pick up directly at the Gewerbe-Süd business park.
This is us
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A family,
a craft
The name Reis has stood for bakery and patisserie quality in Gilching since 1903. Nikolaus Reis is a master pâtissier and baker who continues the family business with over 120 years of artisan tradition in Gilching. You'll find fresh, handcrafted baked goods with us every day – and everything we serve in the café is prepared with attention to detail. As a family-run café, we value quality and personal service – at both locations.
Corporate Catering Gilching – Pre-Order & Pick Up
Premium filled rolls, sweet platters and coffee – perfect for meetings, company events or daily team catering. Just pre-order and pick up at the Gilching-Süd business park. Call us and we'll put it all together for you.
What our guests say
Breakfast under Palm Trees in Gilching – Café Reis on the Market Square
Looking for a relaxed breakfast in Gilching? Since 1903 Café Reis has been the first address for a genuinely enjoyable breakfast in Gilching – and the only café under palm trees and banana plants in Gilching. On Gilching's market square we serve breakfast on fine wooden boards with homemade preserves; at our Gewerbe-Süd location you'll find fresh snacks, filled rolls and warm paninis all day – artisan quality at both locations. Whether brunch in Gilching on Sunday or a public holiday, a quick weekday breakfast, or coffee and cake in the afternoon: you're in the right place.
The Palm-Tree Café on the Market Square
What makes our Café on the Market Square special? The terrace, lovingly planted with palm trees, banana plants and flowers, right on Gilching's market square, set back from busy streets. In summer you breakfast here under palm trees and banana plants as if on holiday – in the middle of Gilching. Our guests affectionately call us the Palm-Tree Café. No wonder many families from the region come to us regularly for Sunday breakfast.
Where to Have Breakfast in Gilching? – Recommended by Guests
If you're wondering where to find a great breakfast in Gilching: our guests have given us hundreds of positive reviews on Google, and on TripAdvisor we're ranked as the number one café in Gilching. Café am Markt is open seven days a week — weekdays from 7 a.m., Sundays and holidays from 8 a.m. Breakfast is served until 2 p.m., along with lunchtime snacks and our panini menu and popular Bavarian snack board available all day. If you're planning a Sunday breakfast with the family in Gilching, we recommend booking ahead for the weekend.
Breakfast near Munich – without the City Bustle
Gilching lies just 25 minutes west of Munich and is easily reached via the S8 suburban train. Many Munich locals discover the Fünfseenland (Five-Lakes Region) around Lake Starnberg as a day-trip destination – and our Palm-Tree Café is the perfect starting point. Enjoy your breakfast near Munich in a quiet, family atmosphere in the Starnberg district, far from the bustle of downtown. We're also quick to reach from Germering, Fürstenfeldbruck and Starnberg.
Bakery and Patisserie Gilching – Cakes like They Used to Be
The name Reis has stood for bakery and patisserie quality in Gilching since 1903. Nikolaus Reis is a trained master pâtissier and baker who continues the family business with over 120 years of tradition. In our display case you'll find a carefully curated selection of artisan baked goods every day: seasonal fruit cakes, cream and gâteau-style tortes, baked cakes. Our guests rave especially about our Franzbrötchen (Hamburg-style cinnamon pastries) and seasonal fruit cakes.
Italian Gelato & Sundaes in Gilching
Alongside breakfast, cakes and coffee, we're also a popular gelateria in Gilching. Our Italian gelato is made to original Italian recipes from the finest, highest-quality ingredients – crafted by hand, as it should be. From classics like vanilla, chocolate, stracciatella and cookies to amarena cherry and fruity strawberry, lemon and mango – there's something for every taste.
Especially popular with our guests: elaborately decorated sundaes in Gilching like banana split and the nut sundae, creamy gelato to go, iced coffee and affogato. On our terrace under palm trees and banana plants you enjoy your ice cream in Gilching as if on an Italian holiday – right on Gilching's market square. A great match: our Iced Specials like matcha latte with strawberry or mango mousse, iced coffee and iced chocolate – perfect for warm days.
Corporate Catering in the Gilching Area – Pre-Order & Pick Up
Our corporate catering in Gilching offers premium filled rolls, sweet platters and coffee for meetings, company events and daily team catering. Just pre-order and pick up directly at the Gilching-Süd business park – quick, reliable and fresh. Ideal for companies on Dornierstraße and across the business park.
Two Locations – One Quality Promise
Our Café on the Market Square (Am Markt 6) – the Palm-Tree Café on the market square – is open 7 days a week and serves breakfast in Gilching until 2 p.m. The branch in the Gewerbe-Süd business park (Dornierstraße 2) opens as early as 6 a.m. and offers fresh snacks, filled rolls and warm paninis all day – ideal for anyone starting early in the business park. Both locations offer the full range of coffee specialities, fresh baked goods and cakes in artisan quality.
Everything you need to know about us
Where can I have a great breakfast in Gilching?
Café Reis – also known as the Palm-Tree Café – on the market square in Gilching has offered one of the region's most popular breakfasts since 1903. Served on fine wooden boards with homemade preserves, on the terrace under palm trees and banana plants. Breakfast is available daily until 2 p.m. At Gewerbe-Süd, fresh snacks and filled rolls are available all day. Our guests rate us 4.4 stars on Google.
Until what time is breakfast served at Café Reis?
At Café on the Market Square, breakfast is served daily until 2 p.m. At Gewerbe-Süd on Dornierstraße there is no classic breakfast menu, but fresh snacks, filled rolls and warm paninis are available all day – Monday through Saturday.
Is Café Reis open on Sundays as well?
Yes! Café on the Market Square is also open on Sundays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – perfect for a relaxed Sunday breakfast with the family. Our Gewerbe-Süd location is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Can I make a reservation at Café Reis?
Yes, reservations can be made by phone at 08105 / 77 99 11. We especially recommend booking ahead for weekend breakfast – particularly in the warmer months when our terrace can get busy.
Does Café Reis also have cakes and tortes?
Absolutely! Our owner Nikolaus Reis is a trained master pâtissier and baker. We offer fresh seasonal fruit cakes, cream and gâteau-style tortes and baked cakes every day – all made by hand. We also make whole tortes to order for birthdays and special occasions.
Does Café Reis offer corporate catering?
Yes! We offer corporate catering in Gilching: premium filled rolls, sweet platters and coffee for meetings and company events. Order at 08105 / 77 43 13 – just pre-order and pick up at our Gewerbe-Süd location.
Where exactly is Café Reis located in Gilching?
Café Reis has two locations in Gilching: Café on the Market Square is right on Gilching's market square (Am Markt 6), about a 5-minute walk from Gilching-Argelsried station. The second location, Gewerbe-Süd, is at Dornierstraße 2 in the Gilching-Süd business park, with parking right outside.
Is Café Reis suitable for families with children?
Absolutely! Our terrace on the market square is set back from the street – children can play safely. We also offer dedicated birthday breakfasts including a decorated table. Many families from Gilching and the surrounding area are regulars with us.
How do I get to Café Reis from Munich?
Gilching is just 25 minutes west of Munich and easily reached on the S8 suburban train. From Gilching-Argelsried station it's about a 5-minute walk to Café on the Market Square. By car via the A96, Gilching exit. Also easy to reach from Germering, Fürstenfeldbruck and Starnberg.
Does Café Reis offer vegetarian options?
Yes, we have various vegetarian breakfast options, muesli variations, salads and meat-free filled breads. Our team is happy to accommodate individual requests – just ask us.
Are there gluten-free options at Café Reis?
Yes! We offer gluten-free multigrain rolls that you can choose with your breakfast. Just ask our team – we're happy to advise.
Are there vegan options at Café Reis?
Yes! We have vegan breakfast options, vegan pastries (apple and cherry), and all coffee and tea drinks are available with oat milk. Our vegan Vegetable Garden is also very popular.
Does Café Reis also serve ice cream?
Yes! We're a popular gelateria in Gilching. We serve Italian gelato made to original recipes, crafted from the finest, high-quality ingredients in artisan style – by the scoop, as an elaborately decorated sundae (e.g. banana split, nut sundae) or as gelato to go. Plus iced coffee, affogato and our Iced Specials.
Which ice cream flavours do you offer?
We offer classic flavours like vanilla, chocolate, stracciatella, cookies and amarena cherry, plus fruity varieties like strawberry, lemon and mango – as well as rotating seasonal flavours. Vegan and lactose-free varieties are also available. Just ask our team for the current selection.
