ALEX Paderborn in Paderborn

Some renovation work needed, but the staff are very friendly.

Food was plentiful, though some of it was cold. Service was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was quite loud.

Good value for money. Plenty of choice and very tasty.

I went there again today after a long time. The service was okay. Then I ordered a quiche Lorraine for €11.80. It was extremely small and quite salty. I can make a good comparison, as I used to commute between Bonn and Paderborn and regularly ate a quiche Lorraine at my favorite restaurant in Bonn. It was about three to four times the size and tasted completely different, and it cost €6.50! Since I was still hungry afterward, I also ordered sweet potato fries for €6.50 plus €0.50 for mayonnaise. They tasted okay, but the portion was only a third of the size I'd get at a restaurant 100 meters away. Sorry, I won't be back.

Always a pleasure. Interesting and delicious food. I love the giant cup of latte.

I visited ALEX Paderborn on December 25, 2025. I ate bruschetta and the Alex cheeseburger. I also had an açaí & berry smoothie and a raspberry-mint refresher. The food tasted good, no complaints there. However, I felt the prices were far too high for what you get. The raspberry-mint refresher was disappointing – it tasted almost entirely of water, with hardly any raspberry flavor. The service was okay, but we had to wait quite a while. The atmosphere was alright, but nothing special – just average overall. All in all, it was okay, but I wouldn't go again, mainly because of what I considered to be exorbitant prices.

Today we ordered a vegetarian quiche, which was listed under main courses. What a joke! We were served a mini quiche. It should be listed under snacks. See photo. We wanted to order a vegetarian curry, and neither the waiter nor the kitchen knew if there were mushrooms in the vegetables 😂 The chicken bowl was a mess, but the chicken was almost cold. The service was absolutely unhelpful. So, I wouldn't recommend eating here!

The breakfast buffet was fantastic. There was a great selection of everything, and it was constantly being replenished. The staff was very friendly, and orders were brought to the table promptly. Personally, I found the coffee a little too strong. I felt very comfortable there right away and will definitely be back.

Very good and pleasant atmosphere. Drinks and food are highly recommended.

Friendly service, the food was very tasty.

I have to say, I've been here many times and was never 100% convinced. Whether it was the food, the staff, or the service. But today I was here, and it was a more than positive experience! It was my first time here alone, so I could really appreciate everything. The staff was incredibly friendly and truly brightened my day. From compliments to asking "How has your day been so far?"! I've never experienced anything like it. It's really nice to hear something like that. Especially in the restaurant industry, it's not something you can take for granted, simply because there's so much to do sometimes, and it's often like working on an assembly line. You can't imagine how happy it makes insecure people when you just ask or notice something. Thank you for that! 🩷 And thank you for your work; it certainly isn't always easy. 😘

A delicious breakfast buffet with everything you could want for breakfast. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, as well as child-friendly and helpful.

The food was, as in most Alex restaurants, really good, and the staff friendly. We had our dog with us, and the server immediately asked if he could bring a bowl of water. The ambiance was a bit less cozy due to its location in a passageway, but still pleasant. Definitely recommended.

It used to be much better. Food too expensive for the quality

A very bad restaurant with unfriendly staff very sad that as a guest is treated so badly

Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio is rather poor when I compare it with the Alex in Bielefeld and Kassel, where there is much more choice for the money.

Great atmosphere and fantastic, friendly staff! We had breakfast with you yesterday and asked if it was possible for people who had stomach surgery to have the children's buffet (because everything else is way too much). It was absolutely no problem – we were pleasantly surprised that it's finally possible to have breakfast in Paderborn ♡ and have a bit of a choice. We'd love to come back, thank you. Great selection and fresh produce.

Very nice shop, friendly staff, and great service. Always happy to come back. The breakfast is amazing.

The service in the restaurant was friendly and fast; I have nothing to complain about. The meal, for over 14 euros, was disappointing. I had a vegetarian schnitzel with fries and a side salad. The schnitzel, obviously a convenience store item, was dry and topped with a sad lemon. The schnitzel looked like the one from Kaufland (a double pack for 1.99). The fries were acceptable. The fantastic side salad consisted only of lots of cucumber pieces and some iceberg lettuce. Somewhere in the middle of the ultra-small bowl, there was also a dash of balsamic dressing. The breading of the vegetarian steak was so perfect, it must have been a convenience store. A little tip: put at least a little sauce on the steak so it doesn't look so artificial.

The breakfast buffet is awesome. Great staff! Will definitely go again!

It depends on what you order...among other things, I ordered deluxe fries...but they were almost cold...I put the spring onions aside; they were already bending at the ends and tasted like soap...I throw things like that in the organic waste bin at home...I don't give them to my guests.

The ambiance is really appealing. Service is good.

Everything was great. The food was excellent. The staff was friendly.

I'm super satisfied. The staff was very friendly and attentive, the food came very quickly, and it was delicious. I highly recommend it :)

Healthy food and great service. Highly recommended!

Great restaurant in the Libori Gallery. The food was delicious (chicken teriyaki). The sweet potato fries weren't too salty or fatty. The chicken was juicy and not too dry. The atmosphere was very relaxed.

A well-located spot for dining, coffee, or simply relaxing in the evening. The staff are friendly.

Met up with a friend here in Paderborn. It's usually easy to get a reserved table. Lunch was great – the neck steak was tender, the sides were good, and the dessert was okay. With a sharp knife, the meat would have been cut even more cleanly!! The chairs could be used for bets – when will the first guest fail? The fabric is flapping under the chair. Clearly visible from the side!! I will still be coming back – as I have been for many years – the waiters make up for it!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!

We were completely satisfied. We spent a lovely evening here with delicious drinks. The staff were very accommodating and friendly; we'll definitely be back!

Unfortunately, I have to leave something negative here. I've rarely seen a business so overstaffed that still can't serve its guests. Hardly any guests, and still no service. The ladies on shift are almost exclusively busy entertaining their private circles in and around the business. Kindergarten... Only the older lady in the service department does a good job.

Always worth a visit for a quick snack!

Very good selection Good quality.

Very friendly and attentive service, delicious food.

Wir hatten gestern Abend ein äußerst unangenehmes Erlebnis im Restaurant Alex. Ich war dort mit meiner Mutter und meiner Schwester – und wir wurden vom Personal auf eine Weise behandelt, die absolut respektlos und unprofessionell war. Zwei Mitarbeiter haben sich offensichtlich über uns lustig gemacht: Sie standen beisammen, haben in unsere Richtung geschaut, gelacht und sich spöttisch unterhalten. Dieses Verhalten war einfach nur verletzend, respektlos und beschämend. Anstatt eines gastfreundlichen Umgangs wurden wir ignoriert, abschätzig behandelt und das Ganze wirkte, als wären wir dort nicht willkommen. Auch das Essen war enttäuschend: geschmacklos, lieblos zubereitet und weit entfernt von dem, was man in einem Restaurant erwarten würde. Die Kombination aus diesem inakzeptablen Verhalten des Personals und dem schlechten Essen machte diesen Abend zu einer der schlimmsten Erfahrungen, die wir je in einem Restaurant gemacht haben. Wir werden ganz sicher nicht zurückkommen und können dieses Lokal niemandem empfehlen.

We had an extremely unpleasant experience at Alex Restaurant last night. I was there with my mother and sister, and we were treated by the staff in a manner that was completely disrespectful and unprofessional. Two employees were clearly making fun of us: they stood together, looked in our direction, laughed, and talked mockingly. This behavior was simply hurtful, disrespectful, and shameful. Instead of being treated with hospitality, we were ignored, treated with contempt, and the whole experience felt as if we were not welcome. The food was also disappointing: tasteless, poorly prepared, and far from what one would expect in a restaurant. The combination of this unacceptable behavior from the staff and the poor food made this evening one of the worst experiences we have ever had in a restaurant. We will certainly not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

I went to Restaurant Alex with my daughters at 5:00 p.m. The service was very poor. The burger and fries weren't warm or fresh. We won't be back, and I can't recommend the restaurant.

You feel comfortable. I hope for more attentive and dedicated waiters in the future, and for the focus on the quality of the ingredients, such as organic and sustainable farming. The variety on the menu is great, with something for everyone.

Top-notch service, very attentive and courteous. Special thanks to Leila

This was my second visit to Alex, and I was disappointed for the second time. I was able to place my order relatively quickly, but I had to wait 20 minutes for the food. On top of that, the food was cold, and the sour cream on the baked potato was laced with mayonnaise. Personally, I wouldn't recommend it.

A successful stay. The food was great, even if the extra side dish for the salad was very expensive. The service loses a point because I would have definitely chosen a drink if I had asked earlier. The ambiance is good, but unfortunately it opens onto the Libori Gallery, which makes it a bit noisy at times. We'd be happy to come back.

Enjoyed a great breakfast completely unplanned and spontaneously We'd love to come back

Went there for coffee this morning and later for lunch. Everything great! Great service and very nice team. Food was also very tasty.

Nice table in a separate corner, so not as loud as the rest. Delicious food, came together despite the 14 people who ordered, nice service,

Unfortunately, my visit to ALEX was anything but enjoyable. Although the restaurant was only half full, the kitchen seemed overwhelmed or simply unmotivated. The burger was dry and cold, as were the fries – as if the food had waited an eternity to arrive. But the real low point was the salad: carelessly put together, lacking in freshness, and an insult to any serious chef. The only bright spot of the evening was the service: friendly, attentive, and concerned with the well-being of the guests. Unfortunately, even the best service can't disguise the poor quality of the food. Conclusion: If you value good food, you should think twice about whether ALEX is the right choice for you. There's still plenty of room for improvement!

Brunch on Sunday was a disappointment. Unfortunately the service was very slow and the buffet was hardly refilled. It was all rather old-fashioned, everything run of the mill. The lack of options for vegans was particularly untimely. Some cafés in the village are more modern. So I had 2 rolls with jam for 20 euros. So not again and no recommendation.

Pulled salmon very tasty. But not enough even for a small thing.

We went to the SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET today and there was a very large selection, everything was always refilled and everything we tried was very tasty! The employee was also very nice and kept coming to the table to ask if there were any drinks missing. And what was also very nice was that the table was changed so that my husband with his wheelchair could easily get to the buffet himself. So highly recommended and gladly again. :)

Great cafes are there very often

We were there for breakfast today. Everything was very good and tasty. However, given the price of 20.90 euros, I would have expected drinks to be included. I get it included in other locations. But I can still handle that. What bothered me was the dog, which apparently belongs to the staff. He is allowed to run around, including in the kitchen. Which is an absolute no-go. And the staff kept carrying him around in their arms and then serving the customers again. I have a dog myself. But that's not the way to do it...sorry, that's my opinion

The service is good, the food is varied, and you can drink all kinds of drinks. I highly recommend it

Staff motivated below average. The alcohol content of the drinks leaves something to be desired due to the inventory…

Super nice atmosphere, great service, good beers.

5 euros for onions?! And then don't even say that they cost extra. Cheeky rip-off. Too long waiting times

Went to Alex for the first time today, it's pretty full and loud. A waitress didn't notice us, my husband had a single beer in two hours 😔, actually the customer is king, but the young lady wasn't interested in us. There's nothing to complain about the food...

The cocktail happy hour is recommended

Fast, friendly staff that doesn't keep you waiting long. The food is great and the beer is very good!

Everything was great, except the cake for €4.80, which is too expensive.

Quite nice there. But too loud and too crowded and the accessibility leaves a lot to be desired. Therefore only 3 stars in the overall result.

The food was very good and the service was simply great. All around a great visit

We had a buffet on January 1st, 2025. The waitress with long hair and a pigtail was super nice, very, very friendly. Loves her work! Another waitress with very short blonde hair wasn't as friendly, it's a shame.

Unfortunately, the visit to Alex was quite disappointing. The service was quite inattentive and slow. My main course “salmon and spinach lasagna” was a bad joke. Taste OK. The crowd, on the other hand, was seriously disappointing. That was at most a side dish portion of a children's plate. The price-performance ratio was therefore in the lowest subclass. It should also be mentioned that 2 out of 8 dishes ordered were delivered incorrectly. It will probably be the case that I will walk past the shop in the future and wonder why so many people are sitting there.

Rich selection, innovative drinks, a bit expensive. Centrally located at the Libori Gallery.

A large selection, the food is very fresh, you can feel at home here, the serving staff is very benevolent.

Nice restaurant with a large menu. Food tasty, portions rather small. Service was nice, but drinks took a while.

Not as good as always. Burger smaller, bun hard, fries cold. The phrase “[pejorative word for Arabs] drink from the bottle” has no place in the service. The other waiter was very nice though.

Excellent service It's always a pleasure to be here. I've been here several times for breakfast or brunch on Sundays Lunch here for lunch. Everyone was always totally satisfied. The food is very good 👍 The service was very friendly and accommodating.

Delicious coffee, as always. I've known the service from my visits for several years, friendly and polite as always

We were there for lunch. Unfortunately I didn't like the salad with schnitzel at all and the soup was also very salty. It's a shame that no vegetarian alternatives are offered at lunchtime. The service wasn't particularly friendly. I won't come here again

Good atmosphere, facilities good. “Plate” excellent.

Very nice place to stay, everyone is welcome and there is the best service staff here. Thank you very much Melanie & Nico! Thanks to you, you always feel like you're in good hands here!

Food was very tasty. Unfortunately, normal fries are way too expensive. Over €5 😪

Absolutely overpriced, poor quality food, cold fries…

Unfortunately outrageous price for a non-alcoholic cocktail with a shot. It's clear to me that I won't pay €7.50, but almost €14 is really cheeky

Unfortunately it is incredibly loud in the restaurant. A cultivated conversation at the table of 6 is not possible.

We were there with a group of 6 girls and were unfortunately very disappointed. The food took a very long time...when it finally came everything was ice cold and one meal was completely forgotten. The service was nice and tried hard. We were offered a coffee to compensate, but by then we all had our jackets on and were on our way. That was a shame because it was supposed to be a special evening for us.

Addendum... From 5 stars to 1 star is already respectful Operation equals 0 The service used to be very friendly and quick. Almost not at all now. People stand together and chat. Overlooks the customer who wants to order something. When the customers leave after 45 minutes without even being acknowledged, they smile and look stupidly after them

The buffet is great and the petsonal is on point. The toilet was super clean!

Once again we decided on the Alex, so far there was nothing to complain about, but unfortunately there was today. I thought, cool, you can have a starter with the main course, but unfortunately it didn't come. For the main course I canceled the starter, and here was my first frustration. Full of anticipation, I thought to myself, come and enjoy your schnitzel with fries. Unfortunately, that was again wrong, as the fries were crispy but cold. Well, so it was a short visit with no follow-up orders as we left straight after eating. Sorry, but I know it differently in Alex, no matter where I was.

I really liked it all. I'd love to come back.

Pleasant restaurant. Food leaves a lot to be desired. Not recommended for eating.

Simply particularly suitable for the young generation

I can't rate the food badly. Was a very short visit today. After we had to take someone from the family to the emergency room today, we wanted to get something to eat quickly. In our excitement we didn't see the reserved sign on the table. After the very unfriendly comment from the waitress, we sincerely apologized. But the service remained unfriendly. Thanks for nothing.

We come to the breakfast buffet every now and then. Today we were there for lunch and later for coffee and cake. Champion schnitzel with fries and apple pie with coffee. It was very tasty and we were thrilled. The staff is very friendly. As always, the 130 km journey was worth it.

I absolutely cannot recommend this restaurant. It's bad enough that the waiters ignore you and keep you waiting for at least 15 minutes. They prefer to stand behind the drinks counter and talk. The fried vegetables were swimming in pure oil and even though I mentioned this, nothing was done with them. We won't be coming back.

Prices for the food are already at steakhouse level. Way too expensive. Staff is untrained and far too slow.

Very tasty food, we had the lunch menu, and I can say that you should only order it if you are very hungry

I went to Alex with my girlfriend for the breakfast buffet. The food and drinks were very tasty. Unfortunately, my girlfriend can't tolerate orange juice and asked for an alternative to the small orange juice that is served for breakfast. Unfortunately, that was a nil report. The employee didn't want to give out apple juice, water or tap water. None of this would be possible. Maybe you should rethink your service concept. At least tap water is very possible.

You can't close the door! Dirty, loud, lack of service and rude - food was served on a clearly moldy board and not one of the three employees approached took care of the matter. No apology, no accommodation and, as a thank you, insulting words were shouted after me by an employee. At least the beer was cold.

Very rich breakfast buffet (yes, it is actually spelled that way). There's everything you need for breakfast. Scrambled eggs, fried eggs, meatballs, sausages, bacon, fried potatoes 😋😁 But there is also something for those who prefer it sweet or not so savory with fruit, muesli, quark, etc.

Not that special Prices way too high Fries cold The changing lunch menu is not even on the menu

Very courteous service staff. Healthy and tasty dishes.

Went to Alex for brunch on Sunday, it was very nice. Food was tasty, atmosphere good. Sylvia served us the whole time and made sure we didn't miss anything. It was like a little break for us. Many thanks to Sylvia and the team, we will definitely come back soon.

Food cold and waiters unfriendly

Food top. Price reasonable. It was great.

I like being at Alex, both the breakfast buffet and the other food/drinks are really great. All of this is only topped by the super friendly staff

Service staff who have no interest in the guests, ambience is very nice, I can't say anything about the food, couldn't order any.,

Schrecklich , Schimmel auf dem Essen meiner Frau und nichts auf Haus bekommen :/ haben Glück gehabt dass wir dass essen mit Schimmel nicht bezahlen mussten :(

Unfortunately, I cannot provide the information required here. I wanted to have breakfast with my girlfriend on Monday morning. Because of the nice weather and because it was already full inside, we sat outside from 10 a.m. No trace of the operation. At 10:10 a.m. the connecting door to the outside seating was permanently opened, still no service. At 10.20am decided to change location and enjoyed breakfast a few meters away. Thank you for nothing.

right in the center is this restaurant. They serve everything from cakes to hot dishes. The food is perfectly ok but the service is incredibly slow. you have to wait forever to order, When you want to pay, the eternal wait continues. Seems like the wait staff is just running around, inexperienced staff it seems They get 3 stars based on the food, not the service

Great breakfast buffet... rolls, croissants, muesli, yogurt, fruit, everything you can imagine. I really enjoy going there... the location is cozy and the service is top!