ALEX in Oberhausen

We arrived for brunch at 11:30, which is only served until 12, but they kept replenishing the food and the service was quick. Thumbs up!

We stopped by for a drink. Our server, Vivi Z., was so attentive, friendly, simply exemplary. Thank you for the lovely visit.

Very friendly and positive staff! Direct and friendly address, using first names. Unfortunately, the atmosphere is noisy. Not really suitable for long, relaxed conversations. Nevertheless, we'd gladly come back.

We were there again yesterday and always enjoy coming back. Even under pressure, the staff remained calm and very friendly. The food was, as always, excellent, plentiful, and a real treat. Whether you're just looking for a quick bite or want to settle in and enjoy yourself for hours... Highly recommended.

It would be lovely if only the tables were a bit bigger. Setting down breakfast is rather difficult.

Very nice. We were there last night after the Christmas market for a drink. We had a very nice and funny waiter.

Breakfast is good. Schnitzel is so-so. Everyone is nice there.

Great restaurant. Very attentive staff. We'll gladly come again.

We sat near the kitchen door. The plates that came out looked great. All the plates came back empty. We only had drinks and a piece of apple pie. Unfortunately, there was ice cream in the apple pie. It was a good cappuccino, though. Not a small cup.

Very good breakfast buffet. Highly recommended.

Best Alex I've ever been to. Got a table on a Friday evening without a reservation, super friendly service, delicious food. Cocktails were quite expensive and the glass was only half full (the only downside).

Friendly staff, a wide selection of food, drinks, cakes, and desserts. Also good for cocktails.

As always at Alex, the service was friendly and fast. They also accommodated special requests when ordering. The food and drinks are highly recommended.

During the Christmas market, I ate at Alex Restaurant in Oberhausen. Oberhausen is a beer city, so I deliberately ordered a large glass of beer. Unfortunately, it wasn't cold at all and was still quite cold. I spoke to the waiter, but he thought it was normal. That's disappointing. I ordered a 300-gram ribeye steak with my beer, cooked medium. It looks good, but it's very tough and has a lot of tendon and fat. It's a real shame. I have to chew really hard to get it down. This left me with a sore jaw. Normally, a good steak should be tender. It's a real disappointment.

It was very crowded, but we still managed to get a table. The food was good, but the table was a bit small.

A very large breakfast buffet and very attentive staff. We were served by "Vivi Z" and felt immediately comfortable after the initial greeting. The food was constantly replenished, dirty plates were cleared away, and our coffee always arrived promptly, even though the restaurant was full. Highly recommended!

Friendly service and a wide selection at the breakfast buffet. The prices are fair and not at all too high.

A nice, well-rounded end to the evening.

...always a pleasure! The breakfast buffet has a wide selection and is constantly being replenished.

Our waitress was Vivi ! Wunderful and kind person !

Good menu and value for money, friendly staff, would gladly come again.

We enjoy coming here for Sunday brunch; the price-performance ratio is unbeatable, and the staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and professional.

Good food, very good service...always a pleasure 😊

Nice, quiet atmosphere. The food was good, but nothing special. A place worth visiting 👍🏽

Popular, so it's best to reserve a table. The breakfast buffet had a good selection and was regularly replenished. A glass of orange juice was included; other drinks were extra. I missed having salmon, but the price was very good. Plenty of free parking spaces (at least in the early morning). Good service! I'd gladly come again!

Nice place, whether breakfast buffet or cozy get-together

Excellent price-quality ratio. Friendly staff.

Good for people-watching ;-) Apple pie highly recommended.

I was completely satisfied! The food was absolutely delicious and freshly prepared. The staff was very friendly and attentive, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Overall, a truly fantastic restaurant – I will definitely come back and highly recommend it!

We would give even more stars for the service. Vivi Z. made our day so wonderful that we will definitely be back. Despite the high number of visitors, the staff exuded a lightheartedness, contentment, and service orientation that we haven't experienced in a long time.

Alex is great for breakfast and brunch, but from lunchtime onwards it's more like a fast-food restaurant. A shame.

We wanted to have a drink after an event. The wine arrived immediately, but the piña colada was delayed. When we asked about it, we were told not to be so impatient and that the cocktail was being prepared (without anyone checking). However, after waiting even longer, the cocktail never arrived. We finally paid when the wine was gone. Very disappointing.

Rib-eye rip-off. They threw away the fat crust from a rump steak and then sold it as an expensive rib-eye despite my complaint! Never again! Over €30 for a fake steak that was badly grilled. Tough on the outside and still way too bloody inside for medium. Absolutely outrageous!

Excellent service! Vivi Z. was a super lovely waitress, very courteous, and very attentive. We were very impressed. We would gladly come again.

Celi... is the friendliest, hardest-working, and most adorable server ever. Even when the restaurant is packed and she's very busy. Simply amazing.

Great atmosphere, delicious food. ❤️❤️❤️ Mocktails are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

The food was delicious. It's a shame ALEX is no longer in Cologne. The restaurant is located in Centro, and after a good meal, you can start a shopping spree.

Super pleasant, the breakfast was excellent as always and there was a great selection. The service was exceptionally friendly and welcoming; we were served by Vivi Z. 💜

The food was good, but it was much too loud for my taste. A bit like a train station waiting room.

Excellent service and a clean restaurant.

Great brunch buffet at a moderate price. Very attentive and friendly service. A minor drawback regarding the ambiance is the noise level when it's full; it can get quite loud.

There were two of us at the breakfast buffet, and we were absolutely delighted. It was very busy, yet still a pleasant experience. The staff is always friendly and available. The prices for the extras are a bit high, but you have to treat yourself sometimes.

Unfortunately, some of the dishes have been changed. We've been fans of the chicken karaage bowl for years. About every two to three weeks, we used to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Alex to eat our favorite bowl. Today, we were horrified to discover that the recipe has been completely changed. We absolutely don't like it anymore. It's a shame; we won't be coming back. We're very sad and disappointed.

The Alex in Oldenburg is better!

We got a table quickly. Friendly service. The waffle was delicious.

Definitely worth a visit. Great, very friendly and welcoming service, delicious breakfast buffet, everything clean and hygienic. A very nice place and the staff is also very helpful 😊☺️

Everything went smoothly. The food was delicious, cooked to perfection, and served in the correct order. The waiter (Raman) was incredibly efficient and super friendly!

Excellent atmosphere. Great mood and service.

This place is top-notch! 😊 The food is excellent! 👍 The service is excellent! 👍 It's in the best location in Oberhausen! 😁 I'm there almost every week and it just keeps getting better. I highly recommend it! 😊

Vivi was a super nice waitress who always had fun and nice sayings.

We went to Alex for Sunday brunch. It was delicious and left nothing to be desired. Vivi's pleasant, friendly, and attentive service rounded off the experience, as always.

Super nice service from Vivi Z.!

We were absolutely blown away! Five of us came, and it was very busy, so we had to wait a while for a table. Despite the high level of stress, the staff member in charge was absolutely composed and kept us updated on how long it would take to be seated. The food was truly delicious, and our service truly deserved 6 stars! We'll definitely be back!

Alex is always worth a visit. Despite the crowds, the organization is excellent. You're greeted warmly at the door and shown to your table as soon as there's space. The food is very good. The only minor drawback is that it's very loud.

I tried to make a reservation through the website, but that didn't work. There's a link on the website (reservations for groups) where you can leave your details and, if applicable, indicate the reason for your dinner. I filled out everything: reason, email address, phone number, etc. Unfortunately, I haven't received a response for a few days. I called the restaurant, and they said they don't accept reservations on Saturdays and that I should try Saturday. Even though there's a reservation button on their website. Please state this clearly.

Thanks to Vicky for the SUPER service, attentiveness, and dedication. A commendation for the Alex. Thank you Vicky!

The breakfast buffet was okay. Very friendly service. Unfortunately, it was quite loud.

The food here is very good, the only only problem that we encounter was the waiting time. We finally started eating after waiting for like 45 minutes. The time to order drinks was like 5 minutes. The time to finally have our drinks is like 10 minutes. The time to finally order something were almost 20 minutes. And after 10 minutes we finally started eating. This is all after asking the staff that we want to order something.

Modern ALEX location with the usual good selection and friendly employees!!!

Great location. The steaks were delicious and worth the price. Service was also friendly and efficient. The place is buzzing, and rightly so.

We've had breakfast here several times on our visits to Oberhausen and are always impressed by the selection and service.

A quick beer after an event. Totally fine.

I've always been satisfied so far and enjoyed coming here for drinks with friends. However, my girlfriend and I were a little hungry and just wanted a children's menu with mashed potatoes, fish sticks, and spinach. I have an intestinal condition that causes many intolerances, and large, hearty portions in the evening simply don't agree with me, so I chose that particular menu. 1. The waitress was unfriendly and completely unmotivated to help. 2. We didn't get the menu because they apparently weren't allowed to sell it to us like that!! In the end, I had to choose something completely different that I couldn't tolerate as well. If the children's menu for adults had cost a bit more than the children's menu, I would have paid the money anyway, but that wasn't even offered to us. I often get children's menus in restaurants and cafes because I can manage the portions and don't waste anything, and it's no problem at all! I've always enjoyed coming here, but you can only give it one star. Next time, I won't order food there and will just eat somewhere else. I think it's a shame that you can't accommodate the individual needs of visitors, even though we weren't expecting much. Furthermore, the waitress was totally annoyed at taking our order. You really need to work on your staff. It used to be better!

English: If you're looking for a place to start your day right, Alex is the spot! Be sure to reserve a table, as their buffet breakfast is truly popular. The spread is impressive, with a wide variety of fresh and delicious items. Everything from pastries to fruits is high-quality, and you can tell it’s freshly prepared. The staff at Alex are welcoming and attentive, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Great food, excellent service—Alex has it all for a perfect breakfast. German: For a perfect start to the day, Alex is exactly the right choice! It's best to reserve in advance as the breakfast buffet is very popular. The selection is impressive, with a wide variety of fresh and delicious food. Everything from pastries to fruit is high quality and noticeably freshly prepared. The staff at Alex is friendly and attentive, making the visit even more enjoyable. Great food, excellent service—Alex has everything you need for a perfect breakfast experience.

Perfect ❤️❤️ very good cafe..I will try it again

Unfortunately, it was a complete disaster. We ate a burger and a ribeye steak, along with a beer and a bottle of water. Initially, only the beer was served. The water arrived ages later, half the glass already filled with melted ice. It looked like it had been prepared by the counter and then forgotten to be served. The burger patty didn't taste like fresh beef. It was highly compressed/pressed meat with no structure, and the pure taste of the meat was unappealing. More than half was left uneaten. The ribeye, which cost over €30, was an absolute disaster. We ordered it "medium." The outer parts of the steak were well cooked. However, the center, where the fat is, never received enough heat. It was almost "rare," and the fat was inedible. Furthermore, the entire steak (even in the areas where it was well cooked and the color was just right) was extremely tough and difficult to chew. I left half of the steak, which was unfortunately inedible. The service, unfortunately, also showed no sensitivity. When we were asked shortly after our meal if everything was okay, we said it wasn't particularly tasty. The answer we received was "But it's supposed to taste good"...and with that, the waiter finished and went on to serve the next table. When it came to clearing the table and the half-full plates were on the table, we were told that we should have said something about the complaint earlier. Didn't we? At least, when asked, it was admitted that the late delivery of water was a service error. In our opinion, the described defects in the food are more likely due to inferior/frozen produce than to poor preparation, so remaking it wouldn't have helped. At least it's a very pleasant place to sit :-)

Last week, the three of us were at the Alex for a reunion after many years apart. Our joy at seeing each other again after all these years was absolutely topped off by Raman's excellent service. The food and drinks were delicious. The service was spot on. Not too intrusive and not too long-winded. Just as it should be. 😊 Thank you so much for that.

Nice café & restaurant. Prices are a bit high, overpriced. Best regards

Very good buffet breakfast. Plenty of choices, including vegetarian options. Reservations are recommended.

Good selection of drinks. Service was somewhat disorganized.

Nice atmosphere , affordable prices. Tasty foods.

Very tasty food, friendly staff, I really liked it.

Vivi was super sweet and professional! I'd love to have more employees like you❤️

The service here is simply great; everyone is very friendly and attentive!

Five of us went to breakfast today and were warmly welcomed by the waitress right from the start. The buffet is truly extensive – whether savory or sweet, everyone will find something to their liking. A special thank you goes to Vivi, who served us attentively and with a smile throughout the morning. Her friendly manner made us feel completely at home. We will definitely be back – not just for the delicious buffet, but especially for the great service!

From the moment we entered the restaurant, through the process of finding a seat, to the service at our table, our waitress, Vivi, was very friendly and attentive, but not intrusive. We will definitely be back.

We ate at ALEX on September 7, 2025, and were extremely satisfied. Especially with Senad, who served us. He did a fantastic job and knows exactly what he's doing. I definitely recommend it. Above all, it's the only place where I enjoy the matcha (coco tonic).

I've always really enjoyed Café Alex on the promenade in Oberhausen. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff have always been friendly. Today, however, I unfortunately had a very negative experience: I was there with my girlfriend and my two children when my younger son was bumped into by a waiter and fell to the ground. The waiter didn't turn around, let alone apologize – even after I pointed out that it was very rude, he ignored it! I found that really disappointing, especially because my experience with the café has been positive so far. I hope this was an isolated incident and that they'll be more considerate and polite in the future.

Incredibly delicious food with fantastic decor. (The pumpkin lentil soup and the waffles are a personal recommendation.) The staff is also great. Definitely recommend it.

There were 16 of us in total. The staff was very friendly. The service, etc., was very quick. The food arrived almost immediately after ordering and tasted excellent. We were all very satisfied and would gladly come again.

We came here for breakfast with our dog on Tuesday morning. It was absolutely perfect; we received such a friendly welcome. The waitress, Vivi Z., was at our table and was so kind and attentive, something you'd never experience these days. A huge compliment to Vivi.

We were there for breakfast. The selection was excellent, and the service was very courteous and attentive. Everything was delicious. All around, great.

What an amazing Sunday brunch, and the service team was super friendly and attentive. I can only say, fantastic 👍🏻

Waiters are very friendly and the food arrives quickly, what more could you want?

The food is amazing wow wow wow the people working on the restaurant so kind (Stefan) he help us he is so kind much love for you stefan ❤️

Very nice, competent service, great service, always kept calm despite stress, would gladly come back anytime

Brunch is highly recommended. A large selection of dishes, including the typical breakfast and lunch specials: two soups, baked cauliflower, potatoes, and meat. Lattes are served in an oversized cup. Extremely friendly service. Advance booking is advisable on weekends. One drawback is the poor acoustics when the restaurant is busy.

Very nice breakfast buffet, Vivi Z. was very accommodating and attentive, as was the entire team. We would be happy to come back.

Despite our tight schedule, we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast buffet. As always, we experienced a relaxed atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff, with special thanks to our waitress, Vivien Z. The hygiene concept with exemplary controls is another plus. We'll be happy to come back.

Great breakfast buffet, nothing was left to be desired👍

Vivi was our amazing waitress!! The food was really mediocre, but the place is cute🤷‍♀️ (We had the open-faced potato with chicken breast, grilled vegetables, and breaded cauliflower)

The food was delicious and beautifully decorated. The staff member who served us drinks was fantastic. Everything was just perfect, it was lovely!

Great staff....our waitress was amazing...superb food

The food and the staff were excellent. Very friendly staff. I would 100% recommend it and will definitely be back.

A comfortable cafe with a beautiful atmosphere.. The service is good and the food, drinks and desserts are delicious. I advise everyone to try this cafe after trying it

We were there on a weekday at 12 noon with our small child. It was loud, but the food came super quickly, was very tasty (Alex's burger could have used a bit more sauce), and we were overall very satisfied. They also provided small cutlery and a children's cup. Parking is free in parking lots 3 and 4.

Very friendly service! We'd be happy to come again

I ordered the coffee and cake package for €7.70, including a tea. The bill came to €8.40. The explanation after the warning was: it was a large tea. If the server adjusts the order on their own and isn't understanding when paying, I'll unfortunately have to avoid the store. And it's not about the 70 cents, but about the whole thing.

It was really delicious and the people were super nice.

The staff is overwhelmed! The terrace was closed at 6:00 PM, so we went to the competitor's restaurant.