Ell Konditorei Bäckerei - St. Blasien

Had coffee and cake with a friend on a weekday around pm. The Black Forest cake was good but not overwhelming. The cake could have used a bit more Kirschwasser (cherry brandy) which gives the cake its distinctive flavor. We were amazed that the...cafe still sells a pastry called Mohrenkopf. This seems a bit strange since we all know today that Mohr is not a neutral term but rather is reminiscent of Germany's colonial and racist past. When we suggested that Mohrenkopf could be replaced by the more neutral term Schockokopf , we were told in a very flippant voice that it is not illegal to use the term Mohrenkopf. A very sad and telling response. Service was very slow when we wanted to pay. We had to go find the waiter to finally get our bill. Needless to say we will not be back to such an establishment.

Very nice cafe with good prices. Friendly staff that speaks English. Lots of beautiful cakes. You can buy fresh roasted coffee beans as well. Seats a huge amount of people.

My favorite Black Forest Cake is from Cafe Ell. But also the other cakes are absolutely super. My other favorite is Cheese Cake and Poppy Seed Cake. But blue berry and sour cherry cakes are also worth a try. Take out or sitting down to...a good coffee with cake is just great in this relaxing town. Breakfast can also be recommended. Love their Mouse Bread which reminds me more of a phallic symbol than a mouse!

The fancy cakes were great, the service was slow, kind of strange, may be the place is too big and they loose control...? It took us patience and more than understanding ..

There are a few cafes in town, but this one must be one of the best in the whole area. Delicious cakes and pastries as well as excellent coffee. Genuinely friendly service too!