Sweet spots in Munich

KOMPAS: Ideal for an afternoon tea break, their cakes in the window can be spotted from a mile away, with their vibrant colours and artistic design. A must try is the hot chocolate with a thick consistency.

KOMPAS: A charming little shop selling beautifully designed cupcakes with varieties including salted caramel, lemon drizzle and other options suitable for vegans. All their creations are also available to go.

KOMPAS: Sama-Sama appeals to the inner child in all of us with its abundance of chocolate treats in all different shapes, sizes and caricatures. Created in house, their creations leave you spoilt for choice.

KOMPAS: Beluga serves some of Munich's best hot chocolate, available there or as a take away chocolate stick. They produce a wide selection of chocolate products, perfect as gifts for friends and family.

KOMPAS: Offering a healthy alternative to ice cream, 'i love leo' offer frozen yogurt with low fat and up to 5 toppings. You're free to customise your own creation, with fruit, chocolate, nuts and more.

KOMPAS: One of the best in Munich, Der verrückte Eismacher has a regularly changing list of flavours available, including wackier options such as cheese and beer. The owner can be seen dressed in a top hat.

KOMPAS: Eismeer offer a range of menus and can cater for all with their unusual Vodka-Lemon flavours and nuts and sprinkles as toppings for children (and adults). Vegan friendly flavours are also on the menu.

KOMPAS: Creamy and smooth, providing a perfect base for their flavours, Ballabeni focuses on the italian roots of 'gelato'. They also offer classes for creating sorbets and ice creams suitable for all.

KOMPAS: Based in a traditional style building but anything but inside, Cafe Luitpold radiates modernity in both décor and service. They create perfect little tartlets and cakes as well as cake pops and more.

KOMPAS: Not your usual take on ice cream, they use dates instead of sugar, cashew nuts instead of milk and fruits instead of flavours. Be sure to try their healthy alternative, for a creamy, and fresh taste.

KOMPAS: All their macarons are handmade and the designs are hand painted with great attention to detail. having learned from the same school as Pierre Hermé, the macarons are fat free and low in calories.

KOMPAS: Play to your inner child as you feast your eyes on all the sweet goodies. Donuts with chocolate, strawberry cream, smarties and more are all available. They also sell chocolates, lollipops and more.

KOMPAS: With variations such as Nutella, pistachio and raspberry as well as a selection of glazed donuts and cream filled 'boogie-nuts' this is the donut lovers heaven. You can also order in advance.

KOMPAS: Long queues can be often seen, as Sarcletti offers over 60 types of ice cream daily, with flavours such as Hugo, tiramisu and chocolate red pepper. If you're daring try the 'Death By Chocolate'.