maje - café and store

Hauptstraße 390, 55743 Idar-Oberstein, Germany
+49 6781 5638869
$$$ Cafe
(26 Reviews)
Price Range €10–20

maje - café and store sits comfortably on Hauptstraße in Idar-Oberstein as a straightforward neighborhood café where locals and visitors alike come to start their day or take a mindful pause. The café leans into a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that suits anyone from solo coffee sippers to families looking for a relaxed breakfast spot.

The interior combines fresh, modern décor with thoughtful touches that make the space inviting rather than pretentious. A small play area ensures that parents can enjoy their coffee without feeling rushed, making maje a practical choice for families. The seating arrangements encourage lingering — whether you’re catching up with friends or settling in with a book.

Food here focuses on breakfast and light fare, presented with care and flavor in mind. Guests often come for a sweet or savory breakfast option, finding the portions well-suited for sharing or for an easy individual meal. The approach to drinks includes creative twists on traditional café staples, such as matcha lattes, though the preparation can feel a bit experimental — one visitor noted minor hiccups with textures in their beverage that the staff promptly addressed with good grace, signaling a willingness to keep the experience comfortable and customer-oriented.

The best times to visit are mornings and late mornings, especially on weekends when locals reserve tables ahead. This helps navigate the café’s popularity during peak hours, balancing the social buzz with enough quiet corners for those who want a slower pace. The friendly and attentive staff contribute to a steady rhythm that doesn’t feel rushed, even when the room is busy.

Overall, maje appeals most to those who value a laid-back, aesthetically pleasing café for breakfast or brunch — particularly small groups, friends, and parents with children. It’s not just about grabbing a coffee but about lingering in a space designed for low-key socializing and everyday enjoyment in the heart of Idar-Oberstein.

What they serve
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Prepared foods
Small plates
Spirits
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Friday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Saturday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Sunday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

26 Reviews
Hina W.

20 Dec 2025

Wir hatten süßes und herzhaftes Frühstück, das sehr liebevoll angerichtet und super lecker war. Ein sehr nettes Ambiente und ein tolles, zuvorkommendes Team, das keine Wünsche offen lässt! Auch für Familien mit Kindern sehr schön, da es eine Spielecke gibt und die Eltern noch gemütlich zusammen sitzen können. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!

Christiane Stein

01 Dec 2025

War mit meiner Freundinzum Frühstück vor Ort. Fühlten uns sehr wohl. Das Angebot ist perfekt und es ist voll lecker. Gerne kommen wir nochmal vorbei. Tipp: Am besten einen Tisch reservieren lassen ;;-) .

Martina Deutsch

27 Nov 2025

Weil wir das Frühstück im B&B Hotel von 13.90 pro Person nicht zahlen wollten gingen wir zur Maje und ein Luigi reichte für zwei plus ein Ei und Cappuccino vollkommen. Schön dekoriert und nettes Personal

Q8 Kwt

20 Nov 2025

Amazing new decorations and good staff location very good and beautiful seating. Coffee and sweet was tasty

Ibrahim Mansour

13 Nov 2025

Food & drinks: food is really good, have very slight comments but i can't overall complain ( something like the fact that their hummus doest have tahini which is core component of hummus), as for drinks, i ordered their coconut matcha latte and there were such big lumbs of matcha, almost choked, they gracefully replaced it and i tried again, and surprise, there are matcha lumbs again, i came another day to try their matcha drinks and for the third time they had matcha lumbs in the drink, i think the barista needs to learn how to work with matcha, no disrespect intended . Service: it was great, everyone was nice and friendly. Atmosphere: i believe 4 stars is the highest i can give in this genre, 5 stars are reserved for an absolute banger of an atmosphere. Prices: a little bit expensive for a town like Idar-Oberstein, i think they should either consider doing some cost analysis and find a smaller cost margin to attract more people in my opinion, as when i go with my wife and ordee breakfast and drinks, (amd maybe something small for my kid) that is easily almost 50 euros, i wouldnt mind paying 30-40, not 50 for sure, a bit much here im this town.

Lana L

11 Nov 2025

Super leckeres Café, egal ob Frühstück, Brunch oder Kaffee und Kuchen! Alle Stullen und Platten sind auch glutenfrei möglich. Joghurt mit Obst und Nüssen gibt es auch als vegan. Alles kann zum Mitnehmen liebevoll verpackt werden. Ein toller Mehrwert für Idar-Oberstein! Macht weiter so

Malin Ohlsen

01 Nov 2025

ein tolles neues Café mit viel Herz in der Fußgängerzone Oberstein! Es gibt viele Variationen an Kaffees, leckere Brotstullen oder selbstgemachte Kuchen! Auch ein kleiner store mit vielen Geschenkartikeln ist dabei Ein Besuch lohnt sich aufjedenfall, egal ob zum Frühstück, Kaffee trinken oder Kuchen essen

La Sonrisa

24 Sep 2025

Ganz tolle Atmosphäre, modern aber gemütlich. Das Essen ist gesund und unglaublich lecker, auch die Kaffeespezialitäten sind sehr fein, daneben gibt es aber auch die "Klassiker" wie Cappuccino. Sehr kinderfreundlich mit süßer Spiel-Ecke. Ein schöner Wohlfühl-Ort mitten in Oberstein.

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