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    Cafe Hauptwache

    3.3 (135 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Apple wine!
    Ann L.

    Was an experience. Had the green sauce for the first time. Very herbal and fresh flavor. May pair well with bratwurst!

    Homemade Green sauce
    Bojan P.

    Came here for late lunch during COVID. Food (2.5 stars): I ordered: freshly squeezed orange juice (3,90€) 5 stars - came in a wine glass, pretty sure it was more than 200ml as advertised. Homemade green sauce (12,80€) - green sauce with 4 half organic eggs & boiled potatoes. (1 stars) - I just did not like it, the sauce was sour and the 2 eggs and boiled potatoes were just that, nothing special. Ambiance (4 stars): This is a great place for people watching (when it is not covid times) and they have heaters for when the weather is cooler underneath the balcony. The place is located at the main square. (the city is not really big so you can walk to most other areas within 10 minutes in the main city. They have free wifi

    Tyler C.

    Can't beat the location, the building, the ambience. Comfortable coffee house and restaurant. Great service. and the food was good at reasonable prices. Loved the bread and sauces brought to you. No pressure when sitting and listening to the bells in the Church were Goerte was baptized. Very enjoyable time.

    Pfifferlinge - Chanterelles
    Manfred S.

    Five star location. Three star service. Less for everything else. It is strange that a glass of Apfelwein in the center of Frankfurt costs as much as a bottle in Boston. I understand premium pricing at premium locations, but this place would be so much nicer if locals would frequent it. The somewhat positive: If you ask, you'll get a 2 hour WiFi pass free of charge, but be prepared that establishing a connection is not for the faint of heart. When I connected, my Mac popped up its usual connection menu. This didn't work at all. Eventually, I figured out that I had to turn off my VPN, connect, open Safari (Chrome didn't work in the connection phase), and then go through the connection menu. Scrolling down was necessary to see all entries.

    So for this they took for ever
    J.J D.

    Definitely nothing good or special, The food was ok but the wait was forever, the place was barely empty and they took forever to bring our food we almost ready to cancel our food, and the server not attentive at all and besides the bad experience she ask for tip, (really) we don't mind the tip at all but when they give you bad service and bad food. Wow

    Menu
    Ryan M.

    Reasonably priced german food. Menu is a little small but it is a a cafe rather than a restaurant. Menus are available in english and german. There's a tented / heated outside seating area. Be warned though there is smoking in this area. Inside is nice enough and I'd go that way myself. I got the sachsenhausen schneegestober ( camembert and cream cheese dip with a soft pretzel.) it was nice and I liked it although I have to say we all though it was heavy snow definitely for sharing. It also had herbs / spices through it. I'd say get some extra bread and share a portion between 3-4 people. My girlfriend and I had schnitzel with a jaeger sauce ( mushroom sauce) and fries. It was pretty good ok german food but I'd add the jaeger sauce as otherwise I'd say its just an average schnitzel at best. The fries weren't great and I'd recommend you substitute then for something else. The sweet potato fries looked a lot better. My friends weren't that hungry so only ended up getting a potato soup, one with sausage and the other without. I managed to sneak a taste and it was decent and a nice starter although I would probably go without the sausage in it. The outside of the building is fantastic and have to say that the toilets are very clean although I didn't like the fact they had a woman sitting downstairs and you feel obligated to leave her a tip for using the bathroom. (A lot of places are like this in busy german cities though.)

    Food arrived and more than 40 min Waiting for drinks ... Service is so bad ...  for sure it's last time come here
    Amir K.

    Food arrive and after 40 main waiting our drinks arrive. And our food was getting cold, already We asked for bread and another 10 min waited ... Service was extremely bad, awful I will never come and for sure don't recommend it ...

    Baby Spinat mit gratiniertem Ziegenkäse
    Max L.

    Location: Cant be any more central, as it's directly at the Hauptwache in the inner city. Also this place looks from the inside like a mix of romantic, nostalgic and hipp. Service: The service was as expected. Friendly and also fast. Nothing to complain about. Isnt this a crazy category? When you do everything fine, it's just okay, but any faults make it bad. Food quality: Good food quality, everything was fresh and tasty. But there haven't been any complex and difficult dishes. The beauty was more in a simplicity then in extraordinarity. But good ideas if you want to cook something simple yourself. Prices: Good location and fresh food is okay, but still the prices are just too high. Cant really recommend it, as it's just to expensive and you get similar things for less money. I dont drink wine, but 10 Euro for a glass still got me tinking while reading the menue. Go there if: some else is paying

    Spaghetti Bolognese
    Sara C.

    Cafe Hauptwache is located right in the heart of Frankfurt. It is in a large, old building that is very charming. You can eat inside or out and during the winter they have blankets and heaters for the people who choose to sit outdoors. Upon entering the restaurant it has plenty of seating but the interior is quite outdated. Could use a facelift for sure. The service is ok, the wait staff is a bit slow in noticing customers but they are friendly. I have eaten Flammkuchen, Spaghetti Bolognese, and a Bratwurst plate here. The Flammkuchen was delicious. Very crisp and tasty. The spaghetti is delicious and they give you a huge portion for 10€. (Would be nice to offer parmesan cheese on the side though). The Bratwurst plate, which had Sauerkraut and mashed potatoes was delicious. The Bratwurst was so good and packed with flavor. I love the Sauerkraut as well. The plate was only 10 euros which was great. Definitely worth the price. They offer a wide range of wines, beer, and specialty drinks. The hot cocoa looked delicious, definitely need to try that one day. Overall, it's a nice place to enjoy lunch with friends and family. Very nice staff, great location and delicious food.

    Bill for 2 people.
    Travis L.

    This was was okay. Typical outdoor retardant with high prices because it is in the city's center. My girlfriend had the potato soup which tasted like seawater, tooooo much salt. I had the sausage (which is really a long hotdog) and their potatoe salad was was the best part of the meal. Overall, I wouldn't go back. Price is too high for the amount and quality of food.

    Cafe front
    Chris S.

    Kaffe was good, schnitzel was cooked perfectly and the best part was desert. The "warm chocolate melting cake" (as the English menu called it) was chocolate lava cake ( as we USA call it) was the BEST that I have ever had!!! They have a complete menu translated in English and some I the staff speak good English. Not a fan of our server but another took care of us the rest of the time, so she made us happy. Definitely going back for the desert again!

    Manuel Q.

    One of my favorite cafés in Frankfurt because of the great location, affordable prices and nice german food! Also huge variety of cakes if you just want to come for coffee or tea in the afternoon!

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    A good cappuccino, central location, beautiful old house vibe, and lots of outdoor seating and blankets.

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    Way better than a few German restaurants that I have tried. Recommend Frankfurt Plate for tourists

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    Great place for a quick bite or some coffee and sightseeing! Sit on the patio and enjoy the view...take it all in!

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    The schnitzel with green sauce, fries and waffles are all excellent.

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    Atschel - Wiener schnitzel with salad and potatoes

    Atschel

    4.1(209 reviews)
    1.2 kmSachsenhausen-Nord
    €€

    My first meal in Germany! After landing in Frankfurt, I was looking for a spot for lunch before…read morechecking into my hotel. I took a bus there so I can't comment on the parking situation in the area. Ambiance (4/5): From the outside, Atschel looks like a homey, traditional restaurant. Which is exactly what I was looking for when it cam to my first dining experience in Germany. There's a charming inside area with wooden walls as well as a patio area in the back. I sat inside. Drinks (4/5): Frankfurt is known for apelwein or apple wine. So when in Rome...I had the apelwein spritz which adds soda and Aperol. I will say that straight up apelwein is not my jam. It's nice to try while you're in Frankfurt, but it's too bitter and vinegar-ey for me. With that being said, when you mix it in with Aperol and soda, it's pretty solid. And if you're in a group, you can get the apelwein served in large stone mugs which is pretty cool. Outside of that, they have a lot of beer, as you would expect, and pretty much everything else. Service (4.5/5): I was pleasantly surprised with how friendly and attentive the service was (which is typically not the norm in Europe). Our waitress checked on me, thanked me and said goodbye as I was leaving, and overall, did a great job. Food (4/5): Since this is a traditional German restaurant, I had to go with another Frankfurt specialty: Viener schitznel with green sauce. Schnitzel just means a thin cutlet (often pork) that is breaded. The green sauce is made from seven herbs and while it's a tad bit herb-ey for my taste, it was still interesting to try. The dish is served with fried potatoes. Filling and hearty as you would expect from a German meal. For my first meal in Germany, it was a great start to my trip.

    Cute spot, but the service was not great and the food was good but nothing to write home about…read more It took forever to get helped initially and she was very rushing me. Ordered Apfelwein which was not very good - but to be fair I'm sure there's different versions like every other type of wine. Ordered the green sauce dish - a staple of cold green sauce, eggs, potatoes. It was tasty but the eggs were ever so slightly overcooked (the grayish on the outside of the yolk) but the sauce was pretty dang good! Never checked in on me once to see how it was or if I wanted anything else. Finally I just decided to leave and even asked her for the rechnung twice! Never came, was so fed up I just left some cash on the table and walked out. I will not be back.

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    Atschel - Onion soup, 7.80 Euros of deliciousness

    Onion soup, 7.80 Euros of deliciousness

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    Schreiber-Heyne - Gemütlicher Apfelweingarten

    Schreiber-Heyne

    4.5(108 reviews)
    1.7 kmSachsenhausen-Süd
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    Serving guests since 1897 Schreiber-Heyne Gaststätte is a popular Apfelwein Bar located outside…read moreFrankfurt city-center, this fact and a lack of English-fluent servers or menus assuring mostly local clientele feasting on traditional Hessian Cuisine. Opening at 5pm daily, the Biergarten entirely spoken for until 01h00 on the first Saturday of July, it was as a party of three that the heavily wooden interior was occupied while waitresses and kitchen worked diligently alongside a Bartender who must've poured 200 drinks over the course of an hour. Named after original proprietors Rosa Schreiber and her daughter Teni Heyne, their Sausage recipes still comprising roughly half of the Gaststätte menu, it was with sweet and sour Apple Wine from Rothenbücher in hand that "Cheers!" preceded first bites of Liver Dumpling Soup teaming with Salt and Scallions. Entirely regional dishes, none perhaps moreso than 'Handkas Mit Musik" with pungent Cheese bathed in Onion Vinaigrette and Carraway Seeds, it was alongside Rye Bread that bites were taken prior to Potato Sausage, boiled Spuds and herbaceous Quark. Losing a Frankfurter to translation, though there was no lack of Food thanks to generous portions, dinner culminated in golden Wienerschnitzel atop Fried Potatoes plus a Ramekin of Frankfurt's signature Green Sauce.

    This place is hidden near Sachsenhausen but is worth the effort if you are nearby. More of a local…read moreneighborhood feel, if that's what you are after. I found it to be very cozy and inviting even though we were obviously not locals. English menus available and helpful servers. The food was outstanding, and I'm kicking myself for not taking pictures to post. I ordered the salted pork, grilled. Came with Sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. Was outstanding! Partner had what translates to potato sausage, also with potatoes and sauerkraut. Might sound simple but it was authentic and delicious. Oh, beer is cold and plentiful too. Enjoy!

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    Schreiber-Heyne - Frankfurter Schnitzel

    Frankfurter Schnitzel

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    Das kleine Kränzchen

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    Ebbelwoi Unser - Rippche mit Kraut und Pürree

    Ebbelwoi Unser

    4.2(45 reviews)
    1.2 kmSachsenhausen-Nord
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    Discovered this spot in Old Town with reasonable prices! This is not your typical restaurant, more…read morelike a dining hall/beer garden. I ordered the liver dumplings, which turned out to be liver meatballs served over sauerkraut. Odd... but they were incredibly soft and flavorful. I actually really liked them. The sauerkraut was simple but good! (Coming from someone who hates sauerkraut!) For the main course, I had the Frankfurt schnitzel (Viennese style), served with green sauce and fried potatoes. The schnitzel was very thin but was generous in portion size. The green sauce was really just cilantro. It was ok -- though I think I would've preferred a classic mushroom sauce instead.

    Step across the river to old town for some authentic food at big wooden tables in a large room…read more It's the way things should be. You have to go down a side street to see that lonely little sign, but venture on where it beckons. It might be cold and blustery outside, but by the time they pack in the hundred inside, you'll be toasty. And bring Euros, lots of 'em, because this place hasn't seen a credit card...ever. And we're talking way back to founding in 2015 when Farmer Franz tried to get a meal with his lederhosen as collateral. Grab a jug of apple wine to share with your table, and then dive in to all the comfort food you came here for: schnitzel, sausage, sauerkraut. Just close your eyes and point at something on the menu--it'll be good. Be ready to share your table with friends you might not know, because we're all one big family at Ebbelwoi. I'll return at least annually, and hopefully more.

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    Ebbelwoi Unser - Apple wine

    Apple wine

    Ebbelwoi Unser - Schlachtplatte mit zusätzlichem Leberknödel

    Schlachtplatte mit zusätzlichem Leberknödel

    Ebbelwoi Unser - Öffnungszeiten außen in die Architektur eingelassen

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    Dauth-Schneider - Pork with potatoes and cabbage

    Dauth-Schneider

    4.1(104 reviews)
    1.3 kmSachsenhausen-Nord
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    When in Germany you have to order Frankfurt specialties and stop by Apfelweinwirtschaft…read moreDauth-Schneider This spot is a rustic restaurant that has been around since 1850! It is a must try spot, their dishes with green sauce are everything. Outdoor seating available, older but clean indoor seating, staff is friendly and it does get busy so you may wait a bit for service but still timely manner. Worth the wait and the walk! What I ordered : -"Frankfurter Schnitzel" with green sauce and fried potatoes - Sachsenhäuser sausages platter with sauerkraut and bread

    A terrific apfelwein experience. Definitely come to this restaurant to check it out. We came early…read morewithout a reservation. We were seated, but if you can reserve ahead. They have non-alcoholic apfelwein! Those who do not imbibe need not miss out. We dined inside as this was late October and it was too cool to sit outside. The interior is warm woods with communal tables. Make new friends and enjoy a good meal. We the pork shank and sausages. Really good. Loved the atmosphere. The staff were great. Not everyone speaks English. If you let them know you don't speak German, they will set you up with one of their English speaking staff. Get the apple strudel. The creme anglais that comes with it really makes the dish. Head to the restroom to see just how big the restaurant is. One room has a tree growing through the ceiling!

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    Dauth-Schneider - Beverage dispenser

    Beverage dispenser

    Dauth-Schneider - Großer Salatteller mit drei Garnelenspießen (11,80€)

    Großer Salatteller mit drei Garnelenspießen (11,80€)

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