Came for the food, stayed for the beer. Schnitzel was solid, crispy, not greasy. Portions could be bigger for what you pay, honestly. But the quality is there. Had a decent pilsner alongside, went down easy. Place was busy but service kept up fine. If you don&#39;t mind spending a bit more, it&#39;s a good stop.

Gluten-free pizza was solid, and they even brought out free bread rolls and a Sch&auml;r bar. Didn&#39;t expect that. Nice to find a spot that gets it right.

Solid lunch deal, food came out quick. Place is tiny though, ended up sharing a table with strangers. Fine for a quick bite.

Great spot for groups who love beer. Huge selection and the schnitzel was solid. Place gets pretty loud but that&#39;s part of the vibe. Service was a bit slow though.

This place is the real deal.The owners are very present and really care about the experience their guests are having.Would defo recommend.

Lovely spot right on the water. The pasta was really good, dessert too. Just the right kind of place to sit and watch the boats go by.

Great spot in the old town. Portions are huge and the veggie options are solid. Only thing is it gets pretty loud inside, but the buzz kinda adds to it. Service was quick too.

The staff used a translation app when my German failed&mdash;nice touch. Cheesecake was decent but a bit pricey for the slice.

Been coming here for a while now, and the tagliatelle with filet and mushrooms in cream sauce is still my go-to. It&rsquo;s rich, the pasta is cooked right, and the portion is solid. Tiramisu was good too, not too sweet. Staff handled us fine even with my broken German. Place gets busy, but it&rsquo;s worth it.

Grabbed a quick bite at the CentrO food court between shopping. Lots of choices, ended up with some decent Asian noodles. Place was packed though, took a while to find a seat. Food came fast once I ordered. Fine for a quick refuel, just don&#39;t expect a relaxing lunch.

Stopped by for lunch and the portions were seriously generous. Had the schnitzel, tasted homemade, not like the frozen stuff you get in most places. Owner came over and explained a few dishes, which was nice. Only thing, it got pretty busy and we waited a bit for the bill. But the food made up for it.

The cocktails tasted really fresh, not too sweet. Prices felt fair for what you get. Nice spot to relax.

The cakes here are really rich and creamy, just the way I like them. Cozy little place, very traditional feel. I sat by the window and watched people walk by, didn&#39;t want to leave. Maybe a bit busy in the afternoon, but that&#39;s fine.

Small barn wedding, 40 guests. Food was solid, service kept things moving. The cake from their partner bakery was the real highlight. Team handled everything without us chasing them. Only thing&mdash;it&#39;s a barn, so dress accordingly. But yeah, happy with how the day went.

We had a family gathering here for 20 people and honestly, the food was solid. They managed the big group really well, no chaos. Just wish the service had been a bit faster, but overall a good spot.

Food was fresh and the salad tasted like it was just picked. Portion size was decent for the price. Staff left me alone long enough to enjoy it.

Solid pasta, no complaints. Owner actually came by the table, seemed genuine. Place has a decent buzz without being loud. First time here, definitely not the last. Maybe a bit off the main path but worth finding.

Came here for breakfast, grabbed a table by the water. Buffet spread was solid, eggs, pastries, fruit, all fresh enough. View definitely made it better. Place got packed fast though, so if you want a quiet seat, go early. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Would sit outside again.

We stopped by on a busy Saturday and the staff still managed to be super friendly. They even brought water out for our dog without us asking. I had a glass of the house red with the schnitzel&mdash;decent pairing, nothing fancy but it worked. Place has a nice buzz to it. Only thing is you might wait a bit for a table.

The daily special was solid &mdash; pork schnitzel came out crispy and hot. Portion size fair for the price. Nothing fancy, but I&#39;d eat it again.

Stopped here while the car was charging. Portions are huge, honestly one plate could feed two people. Menu is massive, American classics plus some Mexican stuff. I had the burger, it did the job. Nothing fancy but solid for a quick stop. Place was busy but we got our food fast enough. Fine if you&#39;re passing through.

Service was attentive and they let us tweak the menu a bit. Food came out tasty, though the place got a little loud later on. Solid choice for a relaxed dinner.

The pizzas are proper size and the thin crust was done well. Had the margherita, pretty solid choice for a casual dinner in Essen. Place was busy but we got a table fine. Service decent, nothing to complain about. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area.

The tiramisu alone is worth stopping by for. Really creamy, not too sweet, and the coffee flavor comes through nicely. Had it after the pasta, which was solid too. Place was busy but not chaotic. Prices felt fair for what you get. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The salmon bowl (#41) was really good, that sauce made it. Place gets busy though, so book ahead. Cash only, which caught me off guard.

Came here a few times now. Second floor has a nice vibe, food&#39;s always solid. Only thing that bugs me is the men&#39;s room door&mdash;been broken for months. Kinda sloppy for a place that gets this busy. Still, I&#39;ll be back, just wish they&#39;d fix that.

The pizza here is solid, no question. The dough has this chewiness that most places just don&#39;t get right, and toppings taste properly fresh. Service was friendly too. I only tried the margherita so far, but honestly that was enough to make me want to come back for more. Maybe next time I&#39;ll branch out.

The grilled prawns were decent, and I liked that the pad Thai had spice powder on the side. Host was patient with our rusty German.

Good vegetarian Indian spot in Haan. Food tasted fresh, not heavy like some places. They had a nice lassi that paired well with the spice level. Service was friendly too.

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