The new owners really turned this place around. Pizza has a proper crust, not that flimsy stuff. Service was friendly without hovering.

The pizza here is solid&mdash;crispy crust, toppings actually taste fresh. I also grabbed a doner kebab and honestly the bread was the highlight, crispy and held everything together without falling apart. Meat was good quality too. Place was a bit busy around lunch but worth it.

Found this place near the Messe. Food was solid, nothing fancy but cooked right. Staff let me pay later when I realized I had no cash on me &mdash; that saved me. Fair prices for what you get.

The waffles were tasty and the staff friendly. Prices felt fair for what you get. Nice little spot for a sweet treat.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Got the falafel wrap, pretty solid and fresh. Lots of vegan stuff on the menu, which is nice. Prices are okay for what you get. Just be ready to wait a bit, kitchen was kinda slow today. Not a big deal if you&#39;re not in a rush.

Sushi place near my hotel. First time trying sushi, actually. Staff was friendly, got me through the menu without any fuss. Place was clean, which matters to me. Took a bit to get the bill, but no big deal. Solid choice if you&#39;re in the area and want something quick.

The steak was cooked exactly right and the host&#39;s whiskey collection is impressive. Felt like hanging out at a friend&#39;s place.

Nice terrace by the stream. Pizza dough was light and airy, really good. Service friendly enough. Solid spot for a quick bite.

Solid Cantonese spot right by the main station. Had the roast duck, pretty good. Prices fair for what you get. Menu&#39;s got enough variety. Nothing fancy but does the job.

We sat outside until the rain came, then they moved us in without any hassle. Food was solid, nothing fancy but well done. Waitress kept checking on us, refilled drinks before we even asked. Nice spot for a casual dinner if you&#39;re in the area. Prices are fair for what you get.

The coffee and cake were solid, and the staff didn&#39;t hover. Good enough for a quick sit-down after a long walk. The restroom being open to customers is a nice touch, honestly. Seats are a bit stiff if you stay too long, but for one coffee it&#39;s fine.

Service was quick, staff friendly enough. Had the schnitzel, it was decent&mdash;crispy, not greasy. Place was busy but we got a table right away. Fine for a no-fuss dinner. Maybe not the most memorable meal, but it did the job. Prices fair for what you get.

Banana shake was spot on &mdash; sweet, creamy, went great with the savory stuff. All vegan, prices fair. Solid quick lunch spot.

The all-you-can-eat deal is honestly the reason I came here. The live band was a nice surprise though, made the whole evening feel a bit more fun. Food was decent, nothing crazy, but for the price you can&#39;t really complain. I&#39;d go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Cozy spot with nice attention to detail in the decor. The wine list had a couple of solid picks that paired well with the meal. A bit pricey for what you get, but the vibe made up for it.

Came here on a whim and honestly the steak was better than I expected. Juicy, cooked exactly how I asked. Place was packed but the waiter still checked in a couple times. Only thing&mdash;it got a bit loud, but whatever. I&#39;d go back if I&#39;m craving a solid piece of meat.

Decent spot for Middle Eastern food. Portions are generous, no question. Had the mixed appetizer plate &ndash; plenty to share, maybe even too much for one. Service was friendly, no complaints there. Place is a bit basic inside, but for a quick lunch it does the job. Fair pricing for what you get. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area.

Nice little spot, Dunkel was solid and the schnitzel hit the spot. Staff friendly, owner seems like a decent guy. Place gets a bit busy but that&#39;s fine.

The tiramisu was spot on&mdash;creamy, not too sweet, just the right amount of coffee kick. I kept thinking about it after I left. Staff were nice too, checked in a couple times without hovering. Place got a bit busy later, but that didn&#39;t bother me much. Would come back just for that dessert again.

Nice dim lighting and modern setup. Sushi was surprisingly solid, the specials menu had some good picks. Desserts were meh, but fried banana saved it. Service was friendly enough.

Fresh seafood and a decent Riesling to match &mdash; that&rsquo;s all I needed. Plates came out quick, seasoning was on point. Service friendly enough, even without perfect German.

Came here with a couple of friends and we all loved the chicken salad. The wine was good too, nothing crazy but it hit the spot. Interior is really nicely done, kind of artsy but not try-hard. We ended up staying way longer than planned just chatting. Only thing is it got a bit warm inside when it was full. Still a solid spot for a chill hangout.

The antipasti was decent&mdash;plenty for two and pretty flavorful. Lasagna reminded me of the kind you&rsquo;d get at a family dinner back home. Service was friendly enough. Nothing fancy, but it hit the spot for a casual meal.

I highly recommend the burgers here; they are juicy and cooked to perfection, and the sweet potato fries are a delightful side.

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