Cozy spot with solid vegan options. The poppy seed pie was a big surprise&mdash;massive slice and really tasty. Would come back for that alone.

The chili burger was really good, juicy and messy like it should be. Staff were nice too, didn&#39;t feel rushed even though I was just grabbing a quick bite. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and hungry. Maybe not a destination place, but I&#39;d come back. 😊

Cakes were solid, right at the Kr&auml;merbr&uuml;cke entrance. Homemade quality for a fair price. Latte came out too hot though, had to wait a bit before drinking. Staff quick enough. Good spot if you&#39;re already walking through.

Decent buffet with plenty of options. The Mongolian grill is a nice touch. Nothing mind-blowing, but it fills you up. Fine for a casual dinner.

The private room after our wedding was spot on, staff handled everything. Been back a few times since, food stays consistent.

Stopped by for a gelato and honestly the scoops are huge for the price. Lots of flavors to pick from, took me a minute to decide. Staff was friendly and patient while I was figuring it out. Nice to find a place where they don&#39;t rush you. Just wish there were a few more seats inside, but it was fine for a quick treat.

The buffet spread is decent for the price, lots of choices without breaking the bank. A la carte menu looked solid too, though I didn&#39;t try it. Seats were comfortable enough to linger a bit.

Came for lunch and ordered the schnitzel. Portion was decent for the price, not huge but fair. Place was busy but we got our food quick enough. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a quick lunch on Saturday. Place was packed but the staff still got us seated fast. Had the Thuringian sausage &mdash; solid, no fuss. Service was on point, didn&rsquo;t have to wait long for the food. Good spot if you need a quick bite and don&rsquo;t want the hassle.

Came here for breakfast and left completely stuffed. The portions are seriously big, so go hungry. I had the scrambled eggs and they were done just right. Staff was friendly, even brought water for my dog. Nice little place to just sit and take your time.

The hostess was super friendly, made us feel right at home. Chef&#39;s dishes looked almost too good to eat, but tasted even better. Seasonal menu is a nice touch.

The 600g steak was a solid portion&mdash;easily enough for two. Meat quality was good for the price, and the beer came properly cold.

The owner still took a moment to chat even though the place was packed. Food and wine were solid, and the bill felt fair. Would come back for sure.

Nice spot to grab a coffee and cake while watching the cathedral. Service was friendly enough, though it gets busy so you might wait a bit. A decent glass of wine would&#39;ve been a nice touch too.

The steak was spot on, easily the best I&rsquo;ve had in ages. Owner&rsquo;s super friendly and up for a chat. Tiramisu was kinda meh, but the caipirinha saved the night 🍹

Roulade was solid, and the tarte flamb&eacute;e paired nicely with a glass of Riesling. Cozy rustic spot, service friendly. Prices fair for the portion.

The pistachio ice cream here is what keeps me coming back. Real nut flavor, not that fake green stuff. Texture was smooth, melted just right. Owner clearly knows what they&#39;re doing with the product. I didn&#39;t care much about the decor or anything else, just ate my scoop and left. Solid.

We had a really good meal at Koi7 in Weimar. The bibimbap was fresh and came out fast. Service was super friendly, which I always appreciate. The room is a bit simple and cluttered, but that didn&#39;t bother us. Prices are fair for what you get.

Came here for Sunday lunch. Roulade with dumplings was solid, exactly what I wanted. Place was busy, only one guy serving so we waited a bit. Didn&#39;t really mind though. View from the terrace is something else.

The chocolate sundae was huge &mdash; proper chocolate chunks, not just syrup. Fair price for the area. Valentina at the counter was lovely, even pointed us to a few local spots. Nice little break.

Been here a few times now, food&#39;s always solid. Pastries are the real deal. Staff actually remembers you, which is nice. Just wish the restrooms were wheelchair accessible, kinda tricky if you need them.

The broth had that deep, slow-simmered flavor&mdash;pretty close to what I remember from Hanoi. Ran a bit salty by the end, but I wasn&#39;t mad. The noodles held up well. I ordered a Saigon beer on the side, which cut through the richness nicely. Place was busy but service stayed sharp. Solid lunch stop.

The pistachio scoop was dense and creamy, real nut taste. Waffle came out warm, crisp on the edges. Portion size is solid for the price. Not too sweet, which I liked. I&rsquo;d grab a double scoop next time.

Good spot for a group dinner. Kitchen was about to close but they still took us in without rushing. Food solid, service on point.

The staff really looked after us when my husband wasn&rsquo;t feeling well. They called a taxi and didn&rsquo;t even charge for our drinks. That kind of care stays with you. The food was decent, but honestly, the kindness meant more that evening.

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