The cafe on the Marktplatz is the obvious stop for mid-morning coffee and cake after a walk through the old town. Quedlinburg honey has been locally famous for centuries — the Harz foothills have a long beekeeping tradition — and it shows up in the baked goods here in a way that distinguishes them from generic German cafe fare.
Sitting outside on a weekday morning with a coffee and a slice of Honigkuchen, watching the market square do very little, is one of the more pleasant ways to spend an hour in Quedlinburg. The interior is warm and slightly old-fashioned, which suits the surroundings.