ALEX Saarbrücken in Saarbrücken

Exceptionally good and highly recommended.

++++Update ++++ This week we were back and the same situation occurred. This time the young man said he didn't want to walk that far, so we were told to sit at a small table again. We turned around and left. Nothing has changed. We won't be coming back. We wanted to have breakfast at Alex with our son. However, as a greeting, we were told that the waiter was working alone and therefore we couldn't sit at a large table, meaning only on the right side at those small round tables. Unfortunately, this wasn't feasible for us with a child (space issues). We left without any explanation from the restaurant and would like to see something changed there.

Nice atmosphere, especially great for large groups. I go there regularly for meetups. The food is okay, and the drinks, like cocktails, are very good.

I've been a regular for years and have never had a bad experience. The whole team is incredibly friendly and the service is always quick. In my opinion, they serve the best Espresso Martini in town ✨

The breakfast buffet itself is really great. The service is also very friendly and extremely attentive. Unfortunately, the coffee and the coffee-milk drinks are undrinkable. I understand that you can't always have a real barista at the machine, but you could at least teach the staff the basics. For example, that milk burns at a certain temperature and then just tastes disgusting…

We visited the restaurant with four people. It was quite busy that day. After a short wait, we were served by a very friendly and attentive young man. Our order was taken quickly and the food was delicious. I had a Mediterranean quiche. It was very tasty, but unfortunately too small for me. The accompanying salad bouquet was beautifully presented and had a wonderful dressing.

Ordinary, mass-produced food. Prices are reasonable, but the service is rather slow.

I am amazed from the customer service here. Always so kind, quite fast even if the full restaurant is full. Food is amazing, choices are also top! Absolutely recommended

Rating: ⭐☆☆☆☆ On December 24, 2025, I was at this restaurant with a friend. Unfortunately, we were very dissatisfied with the service. The staff's behavior was unprofessional and unfriendly. When paying with a new 100-euro note, it was supposedly checked for authenticity—but without any verification device. Instead, the note was felt with bare hands, compared to a 50-euro note, and falsely claimed that a security strip was missing on the left side, even though the new 100-euro banknote doesn't have such a strip there. Had the staff used a proper verification device, it would have been immediately clear that the note was genuine and that the suspicion was unfounded. Instead of professional service, an unpleasant situation was created. Furthermore, I was openly discussed by the entire staff in front of other guests, which I found very disrespectful. This behavior ruined my entire evening. I expect not only good food from a restaurant, but also professional, respectful, and discreet service. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant.

Hello, we dined at your restaurant on Friday, December 19th. Unfortunately, our aperitif order went wrong right from the start. The restaurant was quite noisy overall, which made it all the more important for the staff to be particularly attentive. Three out of the four drinks we ordered arrived incorrectly – a truly frustrating start to the evening and made us feel uneasy for the rest of the night. Luckily, another server came to our table shortly afterward to address the issue and make our evening more enjoyable. The table was a bit cramped, and she immediately offered to add another table for us. The employee who took such good care of us is named Lea – and I want to emphasize this: she saved our evening. Lea was attentive, customer-friendly, and very professional. Without her help, I would have only given the service two stars. Thanks to her efforts, I'm giving four stars – deducting one star for the first server's inattentiveness. Lea took the time to listen to us, made sure we felt comfortable, and even went through the entire bill with us at the end to ensure everything was clear. As a customer, it's very pleasant to have someone like that. Thank you again, Lea. I sincerely hope your skills are properly recognized by the team. PS: One more thing: I've been coming here for three years now, and unfortunately, it's never been possible to get a Ricard Pastis as an aperitif. It would be especially nice in the French border region – it's a great drink in both summer and winter. I haven't given up hope yet 😉 Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Unfortunately, several orders were consistently delivered incorrectly by the waiter. Every single order was wrong, giving a feeling of incompetence. If this doesn't change, I will refrain from entering this restaurant again.

We ate there yesterday with two people. The cheeseburger is amazing. So delicious...highly recommended! An incredibly great smoky aroma.... The chicken burger wasn't quite what I expected in terms of the meat; it wasn't cut optimally and was too thick, resulting in a moderately tough end. A shame. It also wasn't spicy as advertised on the menu... The combination of toppings is quite interesting, there's really no other way to describe it...you have to be into it. I personally enjoyed it, but I definitely wouldn't order the chicken burger again. I thought the price for the fries was outrageous. Over €5 for a handful of fries! They were really great, no question, but definitely overpriced and far too little for the money. At that price, I would have expected ketchup/mayo, etc., without an extra charge. Even for that, they charge another 80 cents or more, really outrageous. They even charge 80 cents or more for that, it's outrageous. ... Unfortunately, the drink prices are also quite high. The ambiance isn't really to my taste; I think it's meant to have a slightly older, "cool" vibe. It's reminiscent of a Berlin pub... Looking at the menu, though, it should look like a modern art gallery 😉 It just doesn't quite fit together... the ambiance and the menu content... I definitely want to highlight the excellent service. We were served by a staff member who appeared to be of Asian descent. A very pleasant young man who clearly enjoys his job and provides top-notch service! Very courteous and friendly. What we observed from the other staff members was also consistently positive.

It was alright, I stopped by for a bit 😃 for €7.20, a little more sauce and cheese 🧀 was tasty, the cappuccino was good too 😋

We went to Alex last night for our Christmas party with colleagues and had a truly wonderful evening. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and the food was absolutely delicious. I would especially like to commend the young man who served our large group. Despite the large number of customers, he served everything quickly, attentively, and flawlessly. He was consistently friendly, helpful, and professional – I would give him a full five stars for that. Thank you for the excellent service! We will definitely be back.

Yes, definitely! I was there with my son. Very friendly and fast service, the buffet/brunch was super delicious 😋, and in addition to "traditional" dishes, there were also some unusual, new dishes. Top notch and praise to the entire team 👍👍👍👌

Very good as always. I always enjoy going there.

We were there last week. It was very nice, especially our server Lea. She gave us great advice and the service was very good and fast. I would be thrilled if we came back and she served us again. The atmosphere was great, and the food was very good, but I think the price was a bit too high.

A beautiful place with incredibly delicious food and drinks. The view is breathtaking and the atmosphere simply enchanting. Highly recommended.

I had a delicious brochette dish and a roll with herb spread as a starter. So, vegans can also enjoy a delicious meal here. But a delicious schnitzel or other meat dish is also available, of course! Just go for it.

Polite staff, fast service, delicious food.

The service at Alex Café in Saarbrücken has unfortunately deteriorated significantly. In my opinion, the staff are rude and inattentive. It's a shame; it used to be much more pleasant there.

Everything is great in general, but the new menu from a week ago took away my beloved Piccata Milanese! This is what it looked like, and I absolutely need it back.

I've been coming to the Alex on Saarstrasse regularly for about five years. But things are slowly getting better. On October 22, 2025, there was the third or fourth price increase in the last two years. The prices have now reached a level that is clearly too high. It may not matter to walk-in customers, but as regular customers, you should think differently. The service has also been significantly worse for about half a year. What a shame.

Good place - go there regularly!

Friendly and responsive staff. Good atmosphere. Food was average and mediocre. My Korean chicken was nothing more than clouds, French fries, and "two sauces"; pathetic!

Very friendly staff. Huge Sunday brunch.

We were there to eat waffles, everything was great, we would gladly go back

You walk in and feel at home. Very cozy, with a very friendly welcome. The service is quick and friendly, the food is delicious, and the drinks are good too. The portion sizes are generous; we were really full. The prices are absolutely reasonable. If I ever come back to Saarbrücken, I'll definitely go back.

Service is always friendly. The breakfast buffet is extensive, with something for almost everyone. For my muesli, I felt some flaxseed, sesame, raisins, walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts were missing; then it would have been perfect. A glass of orange nectar is included in the breakfast buffet, which is available until 1 p.m. Saturdays. Yesterday's price was €15.40 plus drinks. The restrooms are always very warm because there are no windows. The ventilation might be too weak. There are a few parking spaces on the street, which always seem to be occupied by long-term parkers. Otherwise, there are two parking garages nearby (Staatstheater and Galeria Karstadt), which are quite expensive. The location is GOOD if you sit outside in nice weather.

I've rarely experienced such great service as last night. Thanks to the team 🫶

Another very good Alex, great menu. Very quiet when we were there on a Monday night. One problem, at about 8.15 pm they turn the lights down so low that it's a struggle to see what your eating. We asked if they could turm them up a little but we're told it's company policy for " the ambiance " I always thought that the customer was right ??

Well-prepared food. Very friendly and attentive staff.

You (almost always) get a spot.

Service leaves much to be desired. About a 10-minute wait for a coffee.

I was invited there for brunch on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Since I'm not the kind of person who likes breakfast and didn't want much, I ordered a small French breakfast for €6.90 instead of the €20.90 brunch. Then the waitress came over to tell me that they don't serve this breakfast on Sundays, only the brunch. So I declined, because I don't see the point in paying almost €21 for a roll. Perhaps they should offer people who don't want much for breakfast an option to order something. The cheese pretzel I tried there was completely dried out, by the way. You can't complain about the ambiance, but they definitely lost me as a customer, and unfortunately, I can't recommend them to anyone. At least they let me watch the others having breakfast instead of being accommodating and making me a small breakfast. So they didn't make any money from me except for a drink. A smart businessman would have acted differently!!!

I regularly go to this café with my friends, and we often spend our girls' nights there. The atmosphere is very nice and usually pleasantly quiet – depending on how busy it is. The service is friendly and attentive, even if it can be a bit challenging when it's busy. The food is good, but some of the portions could be a bit more generous. The drinks are absolutely top-notch – nothing to complain about. I would especially like to highlight the cakes and desserts: simply heavenly! In my opinion, they have the best cake anywhere. One small negative point: The restrooms could sometimes be a bit more clean. All in all, though, it's a very nice café where you can relax and enjoy yourself, and we enjoy visiting again and again.

The ambiance and the food are very good, it's a shame that they cut back on the quality of the service staff (young waitress today, August 30, 2025, 4 p.m.) She was inattentive and rude (if you want your food, you have to hold the plate yourself... then she put the plate with the food on our table and threw all the menus with it on the floor, then said "whatever," turned around and walked away). We had to ask at the counter twice if a server could come to our table to take our dessert order. Unfortunately, this took about 25 minutes after a colleague "called" for her.

Nice waiters Food: I had a baked potato, which was very tasty. The cream was also very tasty. The vegetables were very oily. A friend had a burger, which was okay. Another friend had the bun with mozzarella and tomato, along with fries. She found it unloving and uninspiring. According to her, there was no spread or anything similar on it, so it was just dry. So I would go again, but I would definitely stick with the baked potato.

The veggie burger was good, but a bit dry. Still good, but leaning toward very good. The fries are excellent. Overall, the dishes aren't exactly cheap, especially the sides, but prices have increased everywhere. You can study the menu in advance and then see for yourself. Overall, everything was quite positive, and I'll definitely be back.

Breakfast buffet full of delicious treats! Fresh, clean, and varied. Everything's there. The only downside: coffee is an additional charge! Two cups of coffee will set you back over €20. It's a shame, considering coffee is inexpensive to make, and an all-inclusive price could really attract a crowd!

The ceiling lights need to be cleaned otherwise clean everything

Great restaurant, top service, everyone friendly

Good drinks and friendly service, but the tables are so dirty!

-Really great food -Medium-sized portions -Friendly staff -Clean restaurant bar

Everything was perfect, nice conditions, very tasty food and atmosphere very nice

The raw vegetable garnish of carrot, tomato, and cucumber in my "favorite salad" was completely dried out, and the tomatoes were completely mushy. It looked as if the vegetables had already been cut the day before and then stored somewhere uncovered. Inedible, unfortunately, ripe for the organic waste bin. In the end, all that remained of the salad were the green leaves with the dressing. Along with the oily baguette slices. I informed the waitress, who then commented that she would inform the kitchen. And it was gone. If I hadn't been in such a hurry, I would have certainly sent the entire salad back and waited for a fresh one. Furthermore, the service staff is quite understaffed, and you wait a long time for someone to come by, whether to order or pay.

You have to visit this place and spend some time there with a small drink or a meal. There is also something to see when you sit outside under the trees. The staff is great whether it is in the morning or in the evening. I go there often.

The service was super friendly. The schnitzel was OK, the fries were very small, and €0.70 each for ketchup and mayo was expensive. The dessert was excellent. Fresh and delicious.

The taste was good. But a mini cordon bleu for that price on the weekly menu??!! That was pretty cheeky!

We visited you today for the first time. The online reservation for 8 people/breakfast was super easy and worked perfectly. The breakfast buffet was simply unbelievably delicious, varied, and had something for every taste. The price/performance ratio was absolutely perfect ☺️ and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. We were all thrilled and would love to come back. Thank you so much for a wonderful time with you ❤️

We've been here several times. The food is slowly getting to the point of being poor. Salads without dressing. I reordered, but the wait was long. The steak was only about 150 grams. I could spend my money on good food elsewhere.

We had breakfast at Alex and were more than disappointed. The sausage tasted like the cheapest of the cheap. The rolls were tough, the salads were hard, and the pesto was so bitter. Unfortunately, a complete deception... In our opinion, there are definitely better places for the same price, or even cheaper.

The food is nothing special and overpriced. Service is okay Atmosphere is good No parking on-site

The food and drinks were delicious, with one exception. The seating is very comfortable, although the cobwebs in the corners of the windows could do with clearing them. Unfortunately, the service was not great. The drinks for the starter and main course only arrived after we had almost finished our food. They also could have asked before bringing the main course. We had just finished the starter and then it was already moving on. After the main course, no one came to our table; we had to run to the bar to summon a waiter. And then it took a very long time for dessert to arrive. Nevertheless, we will come back because the food was delicious and the place is cozy!

Fantastic as always. Great service, delicious food, and drinks ☀️

Always so good and delicious Welcoming and friendly staff For a coffee or a meal, I highly recommend it.

Cozy, but with room for improvement The ambiance is pleasant and invites you to linger – especially when it's not too busy. The staff is very friendly, but unfortunately they rarely come by, even when it's quiet. I went there for breakfast: The selection on the menu was quite limited. If you're not very hungry, you really only have two options – either a small breakfast with a croissant, some jam, and a small hot drink for around €7, or go straight to the buffet for just under €16. For a small breakfast, I would have liked a bit more choice or flexibility.

It is located opposite the Saarbrecken Opera House and is open until midnight, so I went there several times after the opera. They probably serve Küche until the last minute, so even if you go around 11pm, you won't be asked to only have a drink. A schnitzel (classic) and 0.5 liters of beer cost just €20. I'd say it's a very reasonable price. However, the pasta is surprisingly expensive, so I recommend the schnitzel.

Beautiful, warm place, everything is good and the staff is always lovely. Thank you.

I had plastic packaging in my food. Probably the plastic packaging from the lamb's lettuce. Which suggests the lettuce wasn't washed. A little more care would have been good.

I thought about changing my rating for a long time, but I'm still very annoyed weeks later. We have been guests at Alex for a long time, even during Corona. So definitely almost every week. We know that you have to wait quite a long time until someone comes to place your order or when you want to pay. The staff also changed after this time (not very positively). But the last visit really left me speechless. We were outside, there wasn't much going on for a Saturday. We waited 10 minutes for anyone to come. We were there for probably an hour, during which time no one came to our table to ask if we wanted to order anything else, and eye contact was aggressively avoided. In general, our site was very poorly served, which other guests also noticed. I then went in and said to the young lady that we were already waiting to pay. The answer I got was that I didn't need to be so snippy with her, her colleague was outside and she would be there shortly. Of course she didn't come! Another 15 minutes later I told her colleague that we would finally like to pay, which took another 5 minutes because he informed his colleague. Not everyone is that unfriendly, but after that we decided not to come anymore. The anger over such behavior is too great.

We were there on Sunday. The breakfast was great and the people were very nice too. Unfortunately, the service was sometimes a bit slow, even when there wasn't that much going on. The drinks were also great and it was very nice to sit there. Parking options are limited

Had breakfast. Very good selection. However, it goes without saying that coffee is included with breakfast. Instead of paying extra for it

Although the restaurant is nicely decorated and has a pleasant atmosphere, the food and especially the dessert were disappointing and did not correspond to what was described on the menu. It was also quite expensive for the quality. It's a shame, we had hoped for more.

Churros & Ice Cream The dish did not correspond to the description on the menu - neither in terms of taste nor presentation. I expected something different and was disappointed

Positively surprised. Beautifully newly renovated and furnished, nice service and very good coffee. However, my last visit was a few years ago. The food looked great, but I can't judge the taste. But definitely highly recommended for coffee.

Went there today, ordered schnitzel. When I go to a restaurant, I expect the menu to reflect what is given to me. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case at all. The card is more beautiful than what you get. The schnitzel is dry and made in the deep fryer. Unfortunately the fries were soaked in the salad dressing. I can also cook ready-made products myself at home. With 2 schnitzels and around 10 fries, the combination is not appealing. In the future, it would be better to have an extra salad and a few more fries on the plate. The schnitzel was then fried in the pan. The food was only worth €5, but cost €17.10. All I can say about the breakfast buffet is that it looked better than what I had on my plate.

I didn't like it because the employee put garbage in our blueberry strausel cake and that wasn't good.

Unfortunately, the pleasant French flair and the well-functioning service in this restaurant cannot hide the lack of quality of the food. The pepper steak for €29.90, although ordered medium, was small, dry and very stringy. The pepper sauce and the salad dressing tasted very much like artificial flavor enhancers. The tarte flambée was also totally over-seasoned. Unfortunately this has nothing to do with French cuisine...

It is very loud inside the restaurant. The Sunday brunch is clearly too expensive for the fact that no drinks are included. You can't take small breakfasts from the menu on Sundays, the waitress told us when we wanted to order the French breakfast.

The map is quite large and inexpensive. It was very loud and warm so the door was always open and it smelled of cigarettes. The restaurant is very large and has a large outdoor area. Service was slow and we had to call someone for everything. The drinks and desserts were not served at the same time, so some were served 10 minutes later and at the same table. The food was ok but the schnitzel was quite dry without the sauce. You had to pay extra for the sauces like mayonnaise. The churros were quite greasy because they were still partly raw. The taste of the food could be improved a bit and the service could be even faster and more optimized.

Very expensive for frozen!! Don't speak a word of French even though there are a lot of French customers! Very slow service! Ketchup and mayonnaise charged

A very long waiting time for the service outside. I just asked for 3 positions from their menu and all three of them were not available anymore (it’s Saturday, middle of the day).

The food was okay, the prices reasonable. The service was attentive.

We actually really enjoy eating here. Today I reserved a table for five people. Three wanted to order the Sunday brunch, two had dinner dates in the evening and only wanted the small French breakfast with coffee, croissants and jam. The restaurant manager directed us to two small tables for two in the middle of the room; five plates and five cups would never have fit on them. He then reluctantly put three small round tables together for us. When we wanted to order, we were told that the small French breakfast was not available on Sunday and that it was on the menu without any restrictions was a misprint. We were not offered any other alternative for the two “less eaters”. We didn't feel like continuing to argue with the unfriendly restaurant manager and left again.

Always a pleasure to be here, the atmosphere is pleasant, the service top-notch and the food delicious!

I find it impossible that guests with large dogs are allowed in when there is food in the buffet and the dog's owner pets him the whole time and then gets food

Friendly, funny, fast, didn't eat anything

Very poor service and planning. Ordered food comes at different times. The service is also rude and rude!

Super nice staff, fast service, super fine food and drink. Can recommend it :) Especially the young red-haired employee

We were there when the weather was nice and was able to sit outside. A great thing in and of itself, but still quite narrow. The service was very nice

Very nice place. We eat well there. On the other hand, very slow service.

They do have menu that has a few dishes very different from what you can find other places nearby along with Café type drinks and a standard drink menu. However the food is not so great that I want to eat there very often especially for the price. The staff does their job well but not overly friendly. The atmosphere looks a little more up scale than standard if you want to enjoy a nice meal with someone.

Our favorite place for years. Everything great!!!

I had breakfast there with 2 friends. There was a very large selection at the buffet and the waitresses were all very warm and accommodating. It was also very spatially appealing. All in all it was a great breakfast buffet. The only thing I personally dislike is that there could have been a little more fruit and also more milk alternatives (soy or oats) for the muesli. Otherwise, we'll be back

Don't trust the pretty photos of the beautiful menu, I tried the very bad Camembert burger, I was served an industrial steak with the Camembert crust, really bad, my husband had a pork escalope as thin as a sheet of paper, all accompanied by 2 beers for €45!! A shame the waitress saw my plate still full and asked me if I liked it when I told her no she seemed surprised.... To avoid

Dear Saba sweetened our evening and was a really great service! Thank you very much 🫶🏼

I celebrated my birthday today and had a wonderful evening thanks to the great service (saba). She is a super sweet, personable and attentive service person with a permanent smile on her face. Unfortunately, you rarely see something like that these days. Food was great! A visit is worth it!

Breakfast or dinner are really great. And I would be happy to accept the invitation! ;-)

Beautifully prepared food, courteous and friendly service, delicious breakfast.

We are usually there for breakfast on Saturdays and so far it has always been a complete pleasure. The ambience and selection from the buffet are simply brilliant. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Alex.

I have been to this café twice so far, and unfortunately, some of their staff behave very rudely — both when entering and while taking orders. They have no understanding of customer service principles and seem completely uninformed about how to treat customers. They feeling treated me and a tourist who was with me very poorly, and it gave us a terrible. Their behavior was inappropriate and far from the standards of proper conduct and civility expected in Germany. I do not recommend anyone to visit this place at all. I've been to this cafe twice so far, and unfortunately some of the employees behave very rudely — both when entering and when ordering. They have no idea about customer service and don't seem to know how to deal with customers at all. They treated me and a tourist who accompanied me very badly which made us feel really bad. Their behavior was inappropriate and far from the standards of behavior and civility expected in Germany. I absolutely recommend no one to visit this place.

Went there for breakfast, it was delicious and varied

Food varied but nothing really remarkable. But all in all quite okay

Alex on a cold winter day after visiting a museum was a lot of fun: trendy food and drink menu, nice atmosphere, super friendly service in a great location on the Saar. What more could you want? Gladly again!

Actually very good, now a bit expensive in my opinion. A bit uncomfortable when you sit at the tables next to the toilets. Every now and then a hint of scented stones.

Very rude staff. Rip-off because of vegetarian dish and I wasn't informed about it. I had to pay €5 more. In addition, part of the dish was forgotten. After we reported it we had to wait forever for the right dish and then it was cold.

We have been waiting a whole year for guests to go to this restaurant. We booked a table in advance. We were given a walk-through table where the waiters and kitchen staff jumped over our heads and hit my chair every time. We asked for another table. They provided it to us - opposite the front door. Everyone who came in could immediately hang their scarf on me. It's coming from the street, it's cold. We complained to the waiter why they didn’t give us a table in the room where it was almost empty, and near the window, and not on the aisle. They still gave me a table in that room, and it would have been better if they hadn’t given me a table. We were not given a table near the window (although there were three free tables near the window). The staff realized that we didn’t like walk-through tables and seated us at a walk-through table right next to the toilet. It smelled terrible. There was a long wait for the dishes. The food was still delicious, but the smell of the toilet 🤢Afterwards I ordered a hot drink, hot mules, as in the picture (see photo), and they brought something hot in a mug, without any serving. I asked, where are all the berries? To which I was told that due to the holidays, they were not purchased. When asked to call the owner of the establishment, the staff replied that the boss had been notified about the situation of the toilet and uncleanliness, but due to a lack of staff, they could not take action today. We visited "Alex" twice in one day. First and last time. LG Olga

The food is average, expensive. No English menu. The waiter went home and forgot about us. I don't want to come back here anymore.

Christmas Eve breakfast was delicious. Service was very accommodating. Only the table in front of the toilet entrance wasn't that fragrant.