If I had come to this place upon first arriving in Germany, I would have rated it much higher,…read moresince I would be comparing it to bakeries in North America, and Gilgen's is decidedly better than most places across the Atlantic. But having been in Europe for 4 months and comparing it with other German bakeries, I can't say it's any better than just okay. It's huge, and mostly self-serve, which is just bizarre, and the service that exists is not very attentive or helpful. Once I discovered Cafe Mehr just a block away, I haven't been back to Gilgen's. Why settle for okay when outstanding is just down the street?

Although the place was packed, they still managed to find a place for us, nice staff very friendly…read moreand service was fast and prompt.

Good coffee, delicious food plus pastries are exceptionally tasty. The menu has many choices for…read morepetit déjeuner plus the baguettes are good options for take away for use in home meals. I would recommend M&M - good service, great coffee and food.

From the owner: Wir entführen Sie in unserer französischen Boulangerie, Pâtisserie & Café auf einen Kurzurlaub nach…read moreFrankreich. Wir backen täglich frisch für Sie in unserer Backstube in Bonn-Rüngsdorf, mit unbehandeltem "Label Rouge" Mehl aus Frankreich. Bei uns finden Sie leckere französische Brotsorten, Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, ausgewählte Pâtisserie, Quiche und vieles mehr... À bientôt Madame Monsieur