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  • 5/5 Waleed Bin M. 6 months ago on Google • 726 reviews
    Definitely must come to this place. Is like literally swarm of people and service is very organized from the entire team members. The entrance is a bit more crowded but will move smoothly with the people at the gate. So professional staff even the ones behind the seen. They are working to provide you the best that they can. So you will be satisfied. And we are. The special gratitude to all of them.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robbie K. 1 year ago on Google
    What a beer house!! Don't miss this one for a bite and a beer when you arrive in Köln! It's your classic schnitzel style pork knuckle beer house with several Germanic delights on the menu. My schnitzel was a little small and way to many fries, but you get stock standard goodness for what you pay for. All up, €41.90 for 2 meals, 2 beers and a red wine. Lovely!!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elwin L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to have German food. Close to the station and they have a pretty extensive menu. Got the Kölnische Schnitzel and some Mett and it was delicious. The only bad part was the payment. The bill was 77 euro, so I told the waitress to round it up to 80. She had the nerve to tell me that's not a 10% tip and told me 85 euro would be more appropriate. Tipping is not mandatory in Germany, so she was basically trying to get more tips out of me because I'm a tourist. I refused and told her to make it 80, and she finally agreed after I told her I know the tipping culture in Germany. So beware people. Tipping is NOT mandatory in Germany or anywhere in Europe. Don't get scammed unless you feel generous
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Beatriz M. 10 months ago on Google
    Today we tried to eat in Gaffel an Dom The first waiter(man) took the menu of the day from our hands in a very bad way because he said "the time had passed" it was 2'00 o'clock so we were late, but there is other ways to say that. The second waitress( woman) was worse. She was very rude from the beginning speaking to us and when my son asked her for any recommendation she raised hes hands and yelled at us "I don't know what you like". We paid for the drinks, which by the way were very good and never again. I wanted to ask her name but my family wanted to leave the place quickly . In a restaurant you must be more polite and take care of customers.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh B. 4 months ago on Google • 749 reviews
    After the Christmas markets we wanted to get a Kolsch beer so we stopped by Gaffel Au Dom. I got a Kolsch beer to start. Then we ordered an Apple strudel with vanilla cream. We were a bit full from the Christmas market food so we did not order too much. The Apple strudel was ok, the vanilla cream gave a lot of the flavor. Then I ordered a Radler, this was quite refreshing and I would love to drink this on a hot summer day. Nice service here and it was not too busy, but it was a Wednesday night.

  • 4/5 Matthew G. 4 months ago on Google • 675 reviews
    Saved this for the last stop before my train to Stuttgart as it's next to the Hbf. Very touristy, as expected, and you can see the huge cathedral through the front windows. Very impressive. Gaffel Kölsch itself is pretty mediocre, a mass produced version that should be a last resort with MANY better options in the city. Still tasty and very drinkable. The roasted pork meal I had was just okay, nothing special. Very expensive for the small portion relative to what you usually receive at a German pub. Priced for the location, though, so it's to be expected. Not a bad choice if you're nearby and don't need an authentic experience.

  • 5/5 Mick P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is mind boggling, the noise of people enjoying their food and beer is almost deafening, the hard working waiters and food delivery girls are non stop, the ambience is wonderful Serving large portions of traditional German food, washed down with beer...or wine ! When I visit Cologne,I always have a meal there, this was my first visit since covid, just like I had never been away
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Maurizio M. 2 years ago on Google
    You go here for the experience, the beer and ideally to make some noise with your friends. Staff was fun and helpful. Food portions are large so don’t be shy. Make sure you book your table in advance if you go in the evening and don’t be too late. They will keep your table for like half an hour, after that they will accommodate someone else if you didn’t show up.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deborah W. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was super, service with a smile and laid back, easy to get-a-long with. Our waitress had a great sense of humor. The decor and vibe is cozy and inviting. This place is much more than a brewery!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Apoorva S. 11 months ago on Google
    Just went in the evening for some Kölsch and the place is huge!!! Quite deceptive from the outside. It’s right next to the Dom and the Hauptbahnhof. Staff speak some English in addition to Deutsch. Mostly no one settled for 1 glass of Kölsch 🍺. It’s the Gaffel Kölsch variety as the name of the restaurant and the beer is so smooth and tasty, simply Wowed 🫡. The place has a good vibe! Just make sure to order something for each person visiting if you want to avoid some cold stares/responses from the staff.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean O. 4 months ago on Google • 611 reviews
    We love this place. It's always buzzing. Always a great atmosphere. The beer keep flowing in the small 250ml measures of Kolsch. When you e had enough, remember to put your beer mat on top of your glass, or they will keep bringing it. Great food, authentic German cuisine. Reasonably priced as well.

  • 1/5 王文龙 4 years ago on Google
    Please double check your bill before you leave. They cheat on the bill that we order 9 small beers instead of 12 as they show on the bill. Furthermore we don’t order any Coca Cola but there is one on the bill. I attach my bill in my photos. When we pay, the waiter just tell us the amount of money that we should pay without showing us the bill. After we insist to ask our bill, he takes us our bill and then we find the problem I describe above. One more thing that the waiter says the TIPS is normal in this restaurant. It could not be removed from the bill. I don’t know if it is true that even the waiter makes such huge mistake, we still must give him the tips... I will never go to this restaurant any more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sahana P. 2 years ago on Google
    We happened to visit this place because we had just arrived hungry to the city and this place is so close to Hauptbahnhof. This place is so huuuge that we luckily got table even without reservation. We tried their Schnitzel and Veggie burger and Schnitzel was amazing but burger could have been better as the spread was very sour. I also tried their home brewed beer and OMG it was so good. Waiters were very friendly and everything was good. It would be good if we had more vegetarian options. Otherwise I loved everything about this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny C. 8 months ago on Google
    We went back multiple times over the course of several days. They have extremely generous portions and great food and beer! We ordered the grilled pork elbow, curry wvrst, and black pudding. I liked the pork elbow the best! Will definitely return to this place if we are back in Cologne in the future.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel K E. 8 months ago on Google
    Gaffel am Dom is an accessible bierhall near the cathedral and train station. They brew kölsch here and offer the typical Köln 2€, small glasses with German pub food alongside. Expect waiters to assume each person at your table wants a kölsch, and put your coaster on top of your glass unless you want it infinitely refilled. Food is tasty and portions are big.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KN I. 3 months ago on Google • 75 reviews New
    The food served with very big portion and taste fine. We ordered 4 big main dish. The pork buckle is really good. At some point, you felt like they are too big for you. The waitress of our table zone is very friendly. It’s quite fun atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melva Suarez M. 2 months ago on Google • 248 reviews New
    Delicious food, delicious beer, in front of the Kölner Dom. Nice atmosphere

  • 5/5 Jagdwurst B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent German restaurant. Free flowing beer, food is very reasonable and delicious. Lovely lively atmosphere and right next to the beautiful cathedral. Highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jordan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere, set up and beer was excellent. Food felt somewhat average, overpriced but wide variety in the menu. Not much on the menu for vegans and vegetarians. Offer of traditional German dishes and seasonal delicacies as asparagus. Location is just great. The place doesn’t accept cards so make sure you have some cash on hand.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jos B. 3 years ago on Google
    Werbung wirkt! Am Wochenende waren wir in Köln. Familienausflug. Und da haben wir die Werbung von unserer geliebten Fassbrause gesehen. Aber die geht ja gar nicht. Sexistisch! Ich habe den Kindern gleich erklärt, dass Gaffel-Fassbrause nun out ist. Die haben vieleicht gemault. Heute habe ich sodann eine Auswahl von Fritz-Cola mitgebracht und siehe da - die Kinder sind begeistert. Dank der sexistischen Gaffel-Werbung hat Fritz-Cola nun eine neue dreiköpfige Stammkundschaft. Tatsächlich, Werbung wirkt - und ich bin eh beim Bit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 RBR R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, pleasant flair ???, nice Kröbese who are attentive, and don't let go of stupid sayings (and watt driengste dee) like in certain breweries and think they could spread Cologne's cheerful nature Fro good.???For me, “the Kölsche Tapas Teller” is missing from the menu (Original) Ganz nett, angenehmes Flair ???,nette Kröbese , die aufmerksam sind????, und nicht dumme Sprüchen loslassen (und watt driengste dee) wie in bestimmte Brauhäuser und meinen sie könnten Kölsche Frohnatur verbreiten?????.Essen ganz gut.???Für mich fehlt “der Kölsche Tapas Teller “ auf der Karte
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Reiner H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to love Kölsch. Service was a bit chilly at first. But later great. (Original) Man muss Kölsch lieben. Service war anfangs etwas kühl. Später aber super.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Okay 3 years ago on Google
    Es war sehr gemütlich, das Bier und auch das Essen war gut, die Bedienung war freundlich. Hier kann man hingehen. ? ? ?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 [XB1] v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Kölsch is good. But that's it. The staff (at least the blonde, corpulent with the braid who served us.) Was unfriendly. If you are not from Cologne, advice is very nice and not cheeky impudent behavior. (Original) Das Kölsch ist gut. Das war’s aber auch schon. Das Personal (zumindest die Blonde, korpulente mit dem Zopf die uns bedient hat.) war unfreundlich. Wenn man nicht aus Köln kommt ist eine Beratung ganz nett und nicht freches unverschämtes Verhalten.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hans G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Gaffel is one of the typical Cologne breweries. The Kölsch is good, the food rustic and generally well done. The brewery is primarily geared towards serving as many tourists as possible. But that applies to all breweries especially in the center of Cologne. Nevertheless, you can spend a few nice hours here and have fun. (Original) Das Gaffel ist eines der typischen Kölner Brauhäuser. Das Kölsch ist gut, das Essen rustikal und in der Regel gut gemacht. In erster Linie ist das Brauhaus darauf ausgerichtet möglichst viele Touristen zu bedienen. Das trifft aber für alle Brauhäuser gerade im Zentrum Kölns zu. Trotzdem kann man hier ein paar schöne Stunden verbringen und seinen Spaß haben.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cynthia 2 years ago on Google
    10% tip is already added to the bill. It’s shameful to say no so we just paid it. Just take it as 10%++ to all the prices indicated. Drinks and food are awesome. The default bier in the house is 0.2L which is too small. Request for a large one. Food portions are big.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben L. 1 year ago on Google
    100% need to go here! So good we went twice Share platter for a group is huge or the grillhaxe is stuning alone Great beer, great staff. Can't wait to come back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr. Chill & Mr. F. 1 year ago on Google
    THE BEST SCHNITZEL in Cologne. Gaffel am Dom is located right across the Köln train station. So, it’s located close to a ton of sights and activities. The Köln cathedral is a few steps away. What matters about this restaurant is the food and the ambience, it’s the best in town. Their staff is super friendly and will try their best to get you a place even on busy nights. Better to have a reservation. We got lucky! Their schnitzel in mushroom sauce is out of this world and the beers take seconds to arrive. And they make sure you’re never left dry! Recommended 100% Thanks for receiving us again. We will go back a third time for sure! We love it! 👊🏼⭐️💙 Mr. Chill & Mr. Fluffy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Gaffel is just next to the Cologne cathedral! Pork knuckle 🍖 Should try once in Germany! The knuckle was super big, enough for two people, and the skin was super crispy! The meat tasted good, but it was a but salty for me. I also loved the delicious potatoes, better than I had in the UK! Oversized bratwurst 🌭 It was also tasty and salty too. And cabbage could smooth and more fresh. Meat loaf I would say once is enough😂 It was a bit tasteless and dry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a typical German Brauhaus, expect noise, big tables and beer of course. The location, just outside the train station is a big plus The food was really "humble" in a good way, kinda made me nostalgic Service was good and aware of customers. Tip: when you no longer want to drink put the coster on your glass
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mateusz K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with big variety of local food. Pork knuckle is just next level! Delicious beer and fun Staff. Its a must visit place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fast service, helpful server, great atmosphere, and the food tasted amazing. It was lunch and they were super busy. They gave us an authentic German culinary experience. The location is so easy to find. It’s just steps from the Dom and tourist office. I highly recommend visiting when in Cologne. Prices vary widely depending on what you order. The WC is clean and safe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yiyan c. 8 months ago on Google
    The restaurant is just located behind the Dom. Easy to find. Very traditional German style renovation with their own beer machine. We had pork knuckle, bread, braised pork and sausage. €17 pax for dinner and €8.9 pax for lunch. We went for both, loll.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle M. 8 months ago on Google
    Our tradition when visiting Cologne Germany... must have the pretzel and pig knuckle. Language barrier made it very hard to order... but the delicious food made it up somewhat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra G. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    When visiting Cologne, this restaurant is a plus. Such a great concept where you drink all the beer you want and boy do they get it your table quickly! Their food is amazing and is at walking distance from the Cathedral. Can’t wait to go back !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Janine T. 1 month ago on Google • 188 reviews New
    Ein rustikales Restaurant, sehr lockere Atmosphäre. Sehr freundliches und schnelles Personal. Wir waren einmal dort und haben eine Platte für 4 bestellt. Hat locker für 4 Erwachsene und 2 Kinder gereicht. War noch etwas übrig. War gut, nur der Kartoffelbrei war nicht so meins, kann aber subjektiv sein.

  • 5/5 Janik T. 3 months ago on Google • 174 reviews New
    I came to this restaurant on the recommendation of a friend. I wanted to try typical German food, and I feel like I fell into the right place for it. The dishes are classic meat with vegetables. And it can be accompanied with a good beer. While the prices at this restaurant in central Cologne may seem high, the experience may be worth it, but it will depend on the kind of experience you are looking for. The aesthetics of the place look like an old tavern with lots of wood and warm lights. The staff is very friendly and it is very convenient that they speak English.

  • 5/5 serdar b. 1 month ago on Google • 133 reviews New
    Traditional German Restaurant sells Kolsch beers. Food and drink quality could be better. It is preferred because it is in a very central location. I think it's an overrated place and expensive

  • 5/5 Juan J. 1 month ago on Google • 132 reviews New
    Great local find, right next to the Cathedral. The food and drinks were excellent and the staff was super nice. Had a great time having beers and good food with friends and coworkers. I definitely recommend if you are visiting Köln.

  • 5/5 Maria Lysenko (My Bucket List At 6. 4 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Amazing place seating 800 downstairs. We were a group of 13 on a busy Saturday night without a reservation. Within 10 minutes they managed to rearrange tables to accomodate. We were amazed - the place was heaving. Seamlessly ate and drank with very friendly service. Waitress took payment from each of us individually without any glitches using a beer mat as the only aide memoire. Highly reccomend the shweine Hazel the snitzels, goulash soup and of course the apfel strudel. Thankyou a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

  • 5/5 Daeun L. 1 month ago on Google • 97 reviews New
    First time eating pork knuckle and I absolutely loved it. My boyfriend and I ordered it to share with a small salad. We couldn't finish the knuckles because it was so much food but we savored every bite. The sauerkraut and boiled potatoes on the side were so delicious too! The restaurant is really huge but it can get very crowded and noisy around evening. We had to walk around the restaurant for a while to get a table. But the service is fast and reliable :)

  • 5/5 Y.C George L. 1 month ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    Thanks for the recommendation by AMEX, so I can be so lucky to be at the excellent restaurants, the atmosphere is warm and a traditional feeling of Germany restaurant. The beer is wonderful, not as bitter as other I had and it smoothly goes through my throat! The pig knuckle is superb, the fat as glue and match the meat and the crispy skin as a wonderful harmony. The desert is also a bright spot for my wonderful dinner in Cologne!

  • 4/5 Ferdinand 1 month ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Rustikales großes Gasthaus. Viele Kellner verkürzen die Wartezeit selbst bei vollem Haus. Klasse Essen bei Preisen unweit des Doms, in akzeptabler Höhe. Immer wieder gerne.

  • 5/5 Nicholas P. 2 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Im loving everything about this place! It’s convenient, just near the Hbf and the Köln Cathedral. At first I thought it will be a tourist trap due to the fact that it’s that near to the touristy area. But I was wrong! The food they serve truly is delicious! I tried the raw pork and it kinda reminds me of the Chūtoro cut of the tuna if you’ve ever tried Japanese sashimi. I then had the Blutwurst with mash potatoes and Apple Kompott. That one however I don’t really recommend it, as it kinda reminds me of baby food and the soft texture puts me off. Decor is also wonderful, service is fast, and you don’t need to make a reservation I think. They serve you fast and effectively. Would definitely come back again!

  • 5/5 Mathieu B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food, prices not too expensive, well situated...traditional

  • 4/5 Alejandro F. 4 years ago on Google
    Just great full German experience. Schnitzels, sausage, potato salad and perfect beer. What else can you expect ? Ahhh. A perfect apple strudel !!!

  • 5/5 praydontjoke 4 years ago on Google
    Super atmosphere, interior design that remembers the old pub days, lots of people, good prices and superb beer choices. The location is great to! It's a must!

  • 4/5 frank y. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food but very noisy. You will feel yourself inside the chicken farm. Those tables in the basement would be a better choice that you can talk to each other.

  • 5/5 Carlos Manuel G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great spot for plenty of Gaffel kölsh and their bratwurst and grilled pork knuckle were very good. Great to also watch a few local games with friends.

  • 5/5 Denyca C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, typically German. Delicious food and nice atmosphere. We were seated by occasion with another couple and to our surprise we spent great time together. Highly recommended!!!

  • 4/5 Sue W. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent beer-hall experience. Buzzing and friendly with great service. Food is fine and not over salted. Definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Osayamen Julius I. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice place to visit

  • 5/5 Rene v. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr zentral direkt am Dom, super Leckeres Essen und freundliches Personal. In jedem Fall einen Besuch wert.

  • 5/5 Lee S. 3 years ago on Google
    친절! Jmt 학세!! 다른분들 후기 그대로입니다! 맥주도 맛있고 학세는 독일 생활 중 먹어본 학세중 최고 입니다. 양도 많고 크리스피하고 짜지 않아요. 너어무 친절하시고 맛도 좋고 뷰도 좋아요!

  • 5/5 Sasha 3 years ago on Google
    Огромная сосиска. Вкусно

  • 5/5 Guillermo P. 3 years ago on Google
    El codillo y la cerveza espectaculares, además a buen precio, algo que no es común en Colonia. El servicio fue bueno, a pesar de que no cabía un alfiler en el local.

  • 1/5 Sebastian k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfriendly service (Original) Unfreundliche Bedienung

  • 2/5 Raphael K. 3 years ago on Google
    Essen war gut Lange Wartezeit Unhöfliche Bedienung Schlechtes Ambiente

  • 5/5 Philip S. 3 years ago on Google
    Super Service. Schnelles Bier. Freundliche Bedienung.

  • 5/5 Sascha T. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr gute Atmosphäre, immer gut gelaunt und bevor das Glas leer ist, steht schon ein neues parat

  • 4/5 Thomas S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food and service Top ... (Original) Essen und Bedienung Top...

  • 5/5 Matthias G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food, friendly staff, recommended (Original) Gutes Essen, freundliches Personal, empfehlenswert

  • 5/5 Harvey C. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was adept at English and always nearby when needed. We had a salad, onion soup, and potato cakes with applesauce. Everything tasted fresh. For lunch on Sunday ample seating was available for small and large groups - we just grabbed what table we wanted and a server brought out menus.

  • 5/5 Natascha 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Anyone in Cologne must have eaten there! Cologne specialties and a delicious Kölsch, as well as nice waiters and Köbbes! (Original) Wer in Köln ist, muss unbedingt dort gegessen haben! Kölner Spezialitäten und ein leckeres Kölsch, sowie nette Kellner und Köbbes!

  • 4/5 Oliver K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food was good service typical Kölsch. (Original) Essen war gut Bedienung typisch Kölsch.

  • 5/5 Helmut L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly conditions & good cuisine (Original) Freundliche Bedingungen & gute Küche

  • 5/5 Greg H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful. (Original) Wunderbar.

  • 5/5 Fay 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always super nice as it should be: D (Original) Immer super nett wie sich das gehört :D

  • 5/5 Bert S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service, great beers and inexpensive dishes. Only a few steps away from the main station. (Original) Guter Service,prima Bierhappen und preiswerte Gerichte. Nur wenige Schritte vom HBF entfernt.

  • 3/5 kai m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The location outside is only partially recommendable (Original) Die Lage draußen ist nur bedingt zu Empfehlen

  • 5/5 Ali A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A landmark. All good. (Original) Ein Landmark. Alles gut.

  • 5/5 Christian H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Business lunch. Always varied and good at reasonable prices. Real alternative to the canteen for lunch. (Original) Business Lunch. Immer Abwechslungsreich und gut zu zivilen Preisen. Echte Alternative zur Kantine mittags.

  • 5/5 Radik T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great location. Fantastic grilled knuckles. (Original) Super location. Traumhafte grillhaxen.

  • 5/5 Jörg Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious.... (Original) Lecker....

  • 3/5 Hans S. 3 years ago on Google
    Durch die Corona-Kriese habe ich festgestellt, dass weniger Gäste bei Gaffel am Dom bzw am Hauptbahnhof sind. Da bin ich anderes gewohnt. Man kann dort gut essen.

  • 4/5 Frank E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well-kept brewery (Original) Gepflegtes Brauhaus

  • 5/5 Helene V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice service, good location - our first choice for years (Original) Nette Bedienung, gute Lage - schon seit Jahren unsere 1. Wahl

  • 5/5 Robert K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wia of the Munich Hofbräuhaus on “Kölsch”. Professional waitresses who know how to deal with tourists and locals alike. Food fits just like the price-performance ratio. (Original) Wia des Münchner Hofbräuhaus auf “Kölsch“. Professionelle Bedienungen die wissen wie man mit dem Touristen als auch mit dem Einheimischen umgehen muss. Essen passt ebenso wie das Preisleistungsverhältnis.

  • 4/5 Lars Boe R. 3 years ago on Google
    Seems very german. Good food for the price but their home brewed Kölsch beer was the highlight.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 3 years ago on Google
    Top Adresse, lädt zum verweilen ein.Sehr engagierte freundliche Mitarbeiter. Gute Karte,gute Preise, wir kommen sehr gerne wieder..

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must on Cologne !! (Original) Ein Muss on Köln !!

  • 5/5 Tiek 3 years ago on Google
    Great staff and great atmosphere with typical local food. Loved it !

  • 5/5 Christian S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Were there two evenings now .... Cheerful and friendly staff .... Delicious food ... Of course also delicious Kölsch .... Will definitely be repeated .... (Original) Waren jetzt zwei Abende da....Gut gelauntes und freundliches Personal....Lecker essen...Natürlich auch lecker Kölsch....Wird garantiert wiederholt....

  • 5/5 Eff Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) hammer (Original) Hammer

  • 5/5 Michael H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I had heaven and death and was very satisfied. We shared the Mettbrötchen as a starter in pairs. (Original) Sehr gutes Essen, nette Atmosphäre und freundliches Personal. Ich hatte Himmel un Äd und war sehr zufrieden. Die Mettbrötchen als Vorspeise haben wir uns zu zweit geteilt.

  • 5/5 Pat J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Update on July 25th very well adjusted to corona with app and website as well as top köbes! had ordered a table of 10 and made 2 barrels flat! a delicious meal made the evening really nice! no hangover the next day! Recommendation for immis and pimmocks: reserve if you don't want to wait for a table! We have been doing it this way for ages and have never had any problems except Christmas, but that's extreme in the city center anyway. (Original) Update am 25.7. sehr gut auf corona eingestellt mit app und webseite sowie top köbes! hatten einen 10er tisch bestellt und 2 Fässer platt gemacht! ein leckeres essen hat dazu beigetragen das der abend echt schön war! keinen kater am nächsten tag! Empfehlung für Immis und pimmocks : reservieren wenn man nicht warten will auf einen tisch! so machen wir das schon seit Ewigkeiten und haben noch nie probleme gehabt ausser Weihnachten aber das ist in der Innenstadt ohnehin dann extrem .

  • 4/5 Willian C. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good, decent price and fast service. I had the potato soup and the schnitzel with beer sauce, both were good but not amazing. The salad is ok, good but simple. Good for groups and families.

  • 5/5 Timothy L. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and location. I was quite pleasantly surprised that the waiters don't only speak German! Food was delicious. I ordered black pudding, which is usually a hit or miss in restaurants, and this one was absolutely marvellous. Would highly recommend this restaurant especially if you're looking for somewhere near the Cathedral and main rail station of the city.

  • 5/5 Supergirl X. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is amazing. Make sure you go inside and try their food. Its pretty affordable and cheap but good quality. We had the luck to be served by really kind waiter named Daniel and whenever we would be back in Cologne we would make sure to come by again. Try the local specialties, the vibe inside is great as well as the terrace. Although the latter I'd recommend for drinks only. The service outside is not that exceptional since they're in a hurry. Make sure you try their beer.

  • 5/5 Ali B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place to have traditional German dishes. The beer is outstanding and comes only in one size...small: this is so it is always fresh and cold. The service is prompt and efficient and the food outstanding. We went there as a large group, and had an excellent time.

  • 5/5 Shakey O. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent German vibes and a beautiful place, great local beer and lunch deals/meals, enjoyed delicious food with amazing ambience and spacious interior. Staff was friendly and welcoming too.

  • 5/5 Eudelia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was out of this world!!!! The pork was perfect! Really amazing prices and the ambiance is just fun!!!!! 5 or more stars!

  • 5/5 Alina A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very tasty food amazing atmosphere and finally they have English Menu. Good quality and price

  • 5/5 Bartosz N. 5 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Typical German Pub. Fantastic food. Little bit too loud byt this is a part of tradition. Try Grillhaxe!!!

  • 5/5 Anita H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing location with typical German food. Well worth to try it. Staff is nice and very efficient!

  • 5/5 Ingo H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top brewery in Cologne. The number one among the breweries. (Original) Top Brauhaus in Köln. Die Nummer eins unter den Brauhäusern.

  • 5/5 Giacomo M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top top top! The food is good and you are directly in the local atmosphere. We had a wonderful evening! (Original) Top top top ! On y mange bien et vous êtes directement dans l’ambiance locale. On a passé une superbe soirée !

  • 5/5 Thorsten E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was there last time before Corona, everything was always great. (Original) Letzte mal vor Corona dort gewesen, war immer alles super.

  • 5/5 Alfred 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Classic in Cologne, good food and a beer in a central location (Original) Klassiker in Köln, gutes Essen und ein Bier in zentraler Lage

  • 5/5 M. R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food, Kölsch anyway! Cool employees with Cologne rascals ... always a lot of fun. (Original) Essen super, Kölsch sowieso! Coole Mitarbeiter mit kölschem Schalk im Nacken...immer mega viel Spaß.

  • 5/5 Luca M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not a tourist trap. Very good brewery. (Original) Keine Touristenfalle. Sehr gutes Brauhaus.

  • 5/5 Thorsten J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gaffel am Dom - is a great place with great food and a quaint, pleasant atmosphere. The conditions are nice and often have a perky saying on their lips;). When visiting, however, you have to be prepared for a noisy environment. Definitely worth a visit when in Cologne! (Original) Gaffel am Dom - ist ein toller Platz mit tollem Essen und einer urigen, angenehmen Atmosphäre. Die Bedingungen sind nett und haben oft einen kessen Spruch auf der Lippe ;). Beim Besuch muss man sich aber auf eine laute Umgebung einstellen. Auf jeden Fall, wenn man in Köln ist, ist es einen Besuch wert!

  • 5/5 Jonatan S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious and rotating service (Original) טעים ושירות סבבה

  • 5/5 J B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food delicious. Price-performance ratio is right. Friendliness well. But maybe that's just so common in Cologne? (Original) Essen lecker. Preis-Leistung stimmt. Freundlichkeit naja. Aber vielleicht ist das eimfach so üblich in Köln?

  • 5/5 Dietrich B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious beer, good food and friendly service in the gaff directly at the cathedral (Original) Leckeres Bier, gutes Essen und freundlicher Service im Gaffel direkt am Dom

  • 5/5 Markus f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Deliciously fed. (Original) Lecker gespeist.

  • 5/5 Tobias S. 3 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 5/5 olga j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my favorite breweries (Original) Eine meiner Lieblingsbrauereien

  • 5/5 Guido S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious! 😋👍 (Original) Lecker! 😋👍

  • 5/5 Jü K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Our regular Cologne pub (Original) Unser Kölner Stammlokal

  • 5/5 TimA VSEM po e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food is delicious! A good experience for friends from other countries to show what is really traditional. (Original) Essen ist sehr lecker! Eine gute Erfahrung für Freunde aus anderen Ländern zu zeigen was richtig traditionell ist.

  • 4/5 Achim K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always nice there. Ideal before or after a train ride. (Original) Immer wieder schön dort. Ideal vor oder nach einer Zugfahrt.

  • 4/5 Ellen S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great ambience, great service and delicious food (Original) Tolles Ambiente, super Service und lecker Essen

  • 5/5 Andreas J. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 3/5 Marin M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food for a good price right next to Cologne Cathedral. Inside, it's old-fashioned, pretty fitting. Wasn't completely satisfied with the food now, my colleague had the schnitzel and it tasted good. Personally, I was disappointed with our service, quite unfriendly and took someone's beer away even if there was a sip left. You get the impression that you want to rip you off and bring a lot of new beers, even so quickly, unfriendly and simply "cold". (Original) Gutes Essen für einen guten Preis gleich beim Kölner Dom. Drinnen ist es altmodisch eingerichtet, ziemlich passend. War jetzt nicht ganz zufrieden mit dem Essen, mein Kollege hatte die Schnitzel und dem hat es gut geschmeckt. Ich persönlich war enttäuscht von unserer Bedienung, ziemlich unfreundlich und nimmt jemanden das Bier weg auch wenn da ein Schluck noch übrig war. Man bekommt den Eindruck das man dich abzocken will und viele neue Biere bringt, dazu noch so schnell, unfreundlich und einfach „kalt“.

  • 3/5 Christine E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Sehr nett

  • 5/5 Akanksha S. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the Cologne style beers and the food

  • 5/5 Detlef G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The evening at the Gaffel was very great 👍 And the food was very tasty 😋 (Original) Der Abend im Gaffel war sehr super 👍 Und das Essen sehr lecker 😋

  • 4/5 Do H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Attentive service. But I found it strange that a woman was sitting by the toilet. First thought: oh no I have no money with me. Does the toilet cost extra? They weren't forced to pay for it, but still strange why a person sits there expecting to be tipped. Especially when I've already paid an extra 15% tip for the beer. (Original) Aufmerksamer Service. Komisch fand ich aber dass ne Frau bei der Toilette saß. Erste Gedanke: oh nein Ich habe kein Geld mit. Kostet die Toilettenutzung extra? Es wurde nicht gezwungen dafür zu bezahlen, aber trotzdem merkwürdig warum eine Person dort sitzt und erwartet Trinkgeld zu bekommen. Vor allem wenn ich fürs Bier schon 15 %Trinkgeld extra bezahlt habe.

  • 5/5 Anna-Maria D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice waiters, quick and tasty food :) (Original) Nette Kellner, schnelles und leckeres Essen :)

  • 5/5 Joshua O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great service despite current curfew and corona conditions. The food is home-style, as you would expect in a brewery. The Kölsch is always refilled quickly, what more could you want at the cathedral? (Original) Super Service trotz geltender Sperrstunde und Coronabedingungen. Das Essen ist gut bürgerlich wie man es in einem Brauhaus erwartet. Das Kölsch immer schnell wieder gefüllt, was will man direkt am Dom mehr.

  • 5/5 Jonas F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, one of the favorite waiters. You could also joke with this one. (Original) Leckeres Essen, einer der liebsten Kellner. Mit diesem konnten man auch scherzen.

  • 5/5 Matthias D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, funny service, delicious food, great Kölsch (Original) Sehr schön, lustige Bedienung, leckeres Essen, super Kölsch

  • 5/5 Daniel W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy place to linger or sink into, depending on the occasion. Again and again (Original) Sehr gemütlicher Platz zum Verweilen oder Versacken, je nach Anlass. Immer wieder

  • 5/5 Christian G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was completely satisfied with the service, beer and food. I was amazed at the "measures" with regard to Corona! I do not know how close the chairs and tables are usually or were in front of Corona. I was also very surprised by the crowd in the toilet. From Bavaria I know strict distance rules which do not seem to apply here. (Original) Mit Bedienung Bier und Speisen war ich voll zufrieden. Verwundert war ich über die "Maßnahmen" im Hinblick auf Corona! Mir ist nicht bekannt wie eng die Stühle und Tische normalerweise stehen bzw. vor Corona standen. Auch das Gedränge auf der Toilette hat ich doch sehr verwundert. Aus Bayern kenne ich strenge Abstandsregeln welche hier allerdings nicht zu gelten scheinen.

  • 4/5 Axel R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top location for Kölsch (Original) Top Location für Kölsch

  • 4/5 Carmen D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Typical Cologne, Köbesse okay, food recommendable. (Original) Typisch Köln, Köbesse okay, Essen empfehlenswert.

  • 5/5 Christian M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As always good. The sing-along concert on Friday with Björn Heuser is best. (Original) Wie immer gut. Am besten ist das Freitagas-Mitsingkonzert mit Björn Heuser.

  • 5/5 Rainer B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good corona concept! Still cozy and great service! (Original) Gutes Corona Konzept! Trotzdem gemütlich und toller Service!

  • 5/5 Albin J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Eat delicious and drink beer ❤️ (Original) Lecker essen und Bier trinken ❤️

  • 4/5 Stephan P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good! But loud. (Original) Gut! Aber laut.

  • 5/5 Udo W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Brewery! If so, then here. (Original) Brauhaus ! Wenn, dann hier.

  • 2/5 Michèle K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is the right place for those who like home cooking - not recommended for vegetarians and vegans (Original) Wer auf Hausmannskost steht ist hier richtig - für Vegetarier und Veganer nicht zu empfehlen

  • 5/5 Dieter K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good brewhouse. (Original) Gutes Brauhaus.

  • 4/5 ZHANG A. 2 years ago on Google
    Beer was very good, sausage was so so.

  • 4/5 Miro M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, traditional Cologne brewhaus. Friendly stuff. Good food. Great location

  • 5/5 Caleb S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing beer. Amazing food. Amazing service. Just an overall excellent experience!

  • 5/5 Robo �. 2 years ago on Google
    100% classic german quality❕💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 perfect👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • 5/5 Mark 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous venue. Tiny beers delivered as soon as finished and a great, authentic, German atmosphere with tasty and traditional food. Visit here every time we return for the trade shown in Köln. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 R 2 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the best dinning experiences I’ve had in Germany thus far. Amazing food and big portions, with all sorts of delicious meats and side dishes. My executives brought me to this place for dinner after Gamescom back in 2019 and I absolutely loved it, as did our developer friends visiting from South Korea.

  • 4/5 Dewina L. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and atmosphere is great! The staff is friendly and the food comes to the table super quickly. Only negative part is that for me as a vegetarian coming along with my non-vegetarian friends and family it's kind of hard to see the big menus of the others while the vegetarian options are kind of small and always need additional food like desert or something.... Besides that: perfect!

  • 5/5 James C T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great dining hall. Vibrant. Great menu choices.

  • 5/5 Paul H. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably the most popular place for a drink wjth a view of the Dom, this brewery is typical Köln. The beer comes served in 2 dcl, like the rest of Köln breweries, but here the view is amazing. It's usually packed, but there is normally plenty of outdoor seating. It's right at the main train station too. Service is fast and friendly.

  • 5/5 Corné J. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice place in the center of Köln. Great food nice beer.

  • 5/5 Meredith B. 2 years ago on Google
    Terrific food and beer, excellent atmosphere and service. We'll absolutely be back.

  • 4/5 Anh T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and friendly staff. I had Himmel & Ääd, my friend had Sauerbraten. We had Mettbrötchen too. The portion was huge, but too bad they don't offer boxes to pack the leftovers. If you're not a fan of wasting food, and you're not an ambitious eater, you should bring your own box before coming here :) Btw it was way too loud for a good conversation, I'm not a big fan of this either, so if you prefer having deep conversation with your friends, don't choose a Brauhaus :D

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Super friendly service. Very heavy, traditional, huge portioned German food. Tasty. Lovely Kölsch beer. Nice, very German beerhall athmosphere and nice terrace with fab view of cathedral (sadly no food served)

  • 5/5 Saif A. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and the interior of the restaurant is gorgeous. The staff is very helpful and our food came out lightning fast. Beer was great! Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Clarina E. 1 year ago on Google
    Gaffel am Dom Cologne A beer place. Bustling with activity and happy voices. There is a beer brewery right in the same premises. The typical German food was delicious. Meats were moist and tender. The beer heavenly. Cheerful servers makes the experience even better.

  • 3/5 Kc B. 1 year ago on Google
    food- i come for dinner here and ate two dishes, pork knuckle and a cranberry sweat desert?(not sure what is it) i come from asia and the food is not my type, I don't like them and i am not comfortable after i ate them. but i think other EUROPEAN eating with family or friends around me find that this is a good place for them to eat. decoration+ good place with multiple style decoration, staff+ outlook+ girls super beautiful boys super handsome attitude+ friendly, funny and serious at work smoke- a lot of smoker stick around the front door and attacked my body price× other paid for me, I don't know how much of the food

  • 5/5 Brian 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a good spot if you want to escape the crowded-ness of Koln Cathedral. Lots of seatings for those who want to sit and relax. Also it would probably be preferable if you want seating to make a reservation. Myself and the people I went with did not have a reservation and they were able to luckily accommodate us. The food is definitely German, so if you’re into German food and want authenticity, this is the place. I haven’t tried the beer here so I am not too sure, but I am sure it was good. The vibe around here is nice, the wait staff are super friendly with the customers so there is this welcoming vibe. I largely recommend!

  • 4/5 Sidiane V. 11 months ago on Google
    I really liked the restaurant. The service is fast, the food is amazing and the plate are big! We split by two people a grilled knuckle of pork and it was amazing! The restaurant is very good located, near of the cathedral

  • 4/5 An 9 months ago on Google
    Restaurant very big inside as outside, there is a terrace giving direct view on the cathedral which is nice 😊 You can eat typical German dishes and I found it tasty ! The beer “Kölsch” is from this city, one should try it out 🍻 The service was fast and ok overall but it was a bit difficult to catch the waiter as they were so many customers

  • 4/5 Lara F. 10 months ago on Google
    Great stop for lunch. The potato soup made for a nice light lunch. Others in our group enjoyed schnitzel. Staff had very limited English which was a bit challenging. The lemon beer was surprisingly refreshing.

  • 5/5 Jani N. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants in the area if you want a never-ending supply of kölsch beer and gigantic portion sizes food-wise. When entering you may think you will have to wait for an hour for service - the place is packed. But everything will come along with great speed. Not very pricey and the waitstaff is great. Food is excellent german fare. Heartily recommended!

  • 5/5 Amber C. 8 months ago on Google
    Really really nice place. Every staff are very friendly. The Grillhaxe is awesome 😋 The taste is not too salty. The pig skin is crispy. The metthappen is awesome too. The atmosphere of performance and guests is unforgettable 😍😍😍 I really enjoy tonight 🥳🥳🥳 I think it’s the best Schweinshaxe in the world 🌍

  • 5/5 vasundhara s. 5 months ago on Google
    If you ever travel to Cologne, Germany for work or travel make sure you visit this place - authentic German cuisine!! Eat the Pork Knuckles and feel life satisfaction!!

  • 5/5 Eric P. 5 months ago on Google
    Typical German brewery restaurant. German brewery atmosphere. And of course the typical German brewery humor. You can order any drink as long as it is Kolsch 😁.

  • 5/5 Evan F. 4 months ago on Google
    We loved this spot for dinner! We got the schnitzel and the oversized brat and both were delicious! Staff was kind and helpful

  • 5/5 Aurora H. 4 months ago on Google
    Great vibe in this restaurant! The beer there are wonderful, food also delicious!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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