Auffelder Bauerncafe in Grefrath

Good food, fair prices, friendly service – definitely a thumbs up! ☺️

We've been to the cafe for breakfast before. Since the breakfast was good, we wanted to try the schnitzel. Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio on Fridays, which is explicitly advertised as Schnitzel Day, is poor. The schnitzels weren't crispy, just lukewarm. The breading was definitely not fresh; it was soggy. The fries were actually lying next to each other on the plate and were cold. The entire portion was very small. . After I complained about them and received new fries ten minutes later (I had already eaten my schnitzel by then, otherwise it would have been cold), the waitress told me to consider the fries as dessert. Unfortunately, I neglected to read the reviews before our visit. . The responses to the reviews from guests, who apparently have the same perception as us, are simply very uncustomer-oriented and unprofessional. It's a shame. The responses to the reviews say a lot. Apparently, so many day visitors come that regular customers are less valued. Very, very sad

TOP! Superb breakfast buffet and other food options highly recommended.

A typical rustic farmhouse café with the appropriate coziness. At least inside, you sit quite close together. The service is sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Drinks arrived quickly, but after we asked to pay, it took 15 minutes for someone to take the money. And it wasn't particularly busy at that time. The prices on the menu were okay; the onion cake, which wasn't listed there—beautifully presented, a large slice with a side salad—cost €14. I've never had to pay that price anywhere else, and I think it's completely excessive. Even though it was delicious and specially prepared by the chef (which is why you only get the onion cake after the kitchen opens). Why do you have to pay for vegetables if you didn't order them? The breakfast buffet looked quite lavish and appealing, but it's supposed to cost €23. Sure, costs are high in restaurants these days, and you have to pay more than a few years ago, but somehow, in my opinion, the value for money at the Auffelder Bauerncafe isn't right. I know of other comparable places that do good work and are affordable.

A fairly small portion ("medium pork") for quite a lot of money. Elsewhere, you'd pay roughly the same for comparable quality, but get a side salad with the schnitzel. Here, you're charged an additional €5.50 for that. The schnitzel looked like it came from an air fryer—quite pale, not golden brown as you'd expect. It was also quite pink inside. The fried potatoes were okay, but not much, and strangely, there were no bacon or onions?!? That's exactly what I would have expected from a farmer's café...

Great atmosphere, delicious products, and very attentive service. We spent a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Highly recommended!

There's a lovely beer garden, the staff is very friendly, and there's a very extensive menu. The cake is also highly recommended.

After a long bike ride, we stopped here. A lovely café with a wide selection of cakes, all very tasty. They also offer a wide range of hot dishes. We sat outside in the beer garden in glorious sunshine and enjoyed the delicious cakes and friendly service. This certainly won't be our last visit.

Recommended for Oedt. Lovely farmhouse café with a pleasant atmosphere. Large beer garden. Breakfast, coffee, cake, and food were all delicious 😋. Friendly, helpful, and quick staff. We were extremely satisfied and are already looking forward to our next visit. Accessibility throughout. Plenty of parking is available.

I had breakfast at the Auffelder Bauerncafé, and I absolutely loved it! Everything was fresh, the selection was extensive, and it tasted absolutely delicious. I was particularly impressed by the staff – very attentive and friendly, as was the manager. A highly recommended place, and I'd love to return.

The boss should go back to training to learn how to deal with customers. Simply abysmal. Never again.

Today at the Feuer und Flamme barbecue, everything was absolutely fantastic. It was our first time with you and we were thrilled. We'll be back. Thank you for the excellent quality of the food and the great service.

Delicious food, homemade bread and generous slices of cake.

Delicious food, fast service, and a pleasant atmosphere. It's a very nice place.

It's a great place to sit outside, and the food is highly recommended. From pancakes to schnitzel... perfect.

Beautifully situated in the Lower Rhine countryside. The food is good, the cakes are excellent, and the service is excellent.

It's a typical farmhouse café in the countryside, but decorated with exceptional care. The spacious outdoor area is particularly impressive.

Today, on a Sunday afternoon, we, as a family with children, visited the Auffelder Bauerncafe for the first time in a long time. The cake was as delicious as ever, but unfortunately, the prices have risen significantly; a slice of sheet cake without cream now costs €5. So, as a family of four, we paid around €40(!) for coffee and cake, including tips. The clientele is accordingly selective and, at least today, appeared to be primarily composed of rather well-off people in their second half of life. That's perfectly fine and certainly makes business sense, but in our opinion, it's anything but family-friendly.

We were full of anticipation at the Aufelder Bauerncafé – and were completely disappointed. We started with a non-alcoholic beer, which turned out to be a pilsner. When we pointed out that it wasn't what we'd ordered, we were met with a shrug: "It happens." No apology, no replacement – nothing. Then the food: We waited over 90 minutes. In a café that was half empty, it was completely incomprehensible. The waiters? Disinterested, inattentive, and overwhelmed. No one came to our table of their own accord, no one asked if we wanted anything else or how long we'd been waiting. Communication = nonexistent. When we finally calmly and politely expressed our criticism, the waiter approached us in a manner we'd never experienced before – aggressive, rude, almost physically harassing. For a café that claims to be "family-friendly," that's simply unbelievable. We left without dessert, without another drink, and definitely without a smile. Anyone who values hospitality, good service, and respect should steer clear of this café. Conclusion: Never again. This experience ruined our day.

Yes, a very nice and good cafe that serves more than just coffee and beer. The menu is also very good, catering to both small and large budgets. The service is very friendly.

Very nice terrace, delicious food and drinks. Wonderful rural location, farm. Away from noise and traffic. The surrounding area is very nice for walking and cycling.

Absolutely top-notch breakfast buffet. I'd go back anytime.

Good food, fantastic ambiance, incredibly friendly service. A great place.

Very shady business behavior on the part of the boss, not to call it a rip-off. On February 15th, 2024 my table reservation for 20 people for June 30th, 2024 was confirmed in writing with a price of €19.50. On the day of the event, the boss charges the price of €23.50 per person. After I asked, he explained to me that this was the usual procedure because he had raised the prices in the meantime. For me, this is a borderline approach, if not beyond a legal basis, but this can certainly be clarified by third parties afterwards.

Very cozy, casual, and with good food. The menu is quite varied and the service is super friendly.

The food is supposed to be good, they say. I couldn't convince myself of that. I entered the café and walked up to a sign that read: "Please wait. You will be seated." If I had waited, I would still be standing there today. So, after a few minutes of waiting, I preferred to spend my money elsewhere. I would have preferred a clear statement like, "We're sorry, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate any more guests at this time." I find it disrespectful to be ignored in the hope that the guest will leave on their own.

Highly recommended. Delicious regional food, very friendly and attentive service, and a lovingly rustic-modern ambiance. You can't help but feel at home there. The value for money is just right, definitely not overpriced. It's child- and dog-friendly!

Regulars are given priority when it comes to tables and ordering. As a new customer, you have to be significantly more patient, and if you make a fuss, you'll get a reprimand from the waiter.

Update after 7 years: After waiting 1.5 hours for our food and reminding the seemingly overwhelmed staff four times, we gave up. When we wanted to pay, we were surprised to hear a question about canceling the meal! We considered it rhetorical. And no, it wasn't too busy. Completely normal business. Simply overwhelmed staff who didn't even think it was appropriate to apologize. A shame, and unfortunately not worth another visit.

The food was really good and everything was just right. We were really satisfied. Highly recommended.

I felt very comfortable there. Lovely ambiance and lively, young staff who were not only attentive but also extremely friendly. Keep it up! 👍😁 We were there for coffee and cake; the farmhouse café was packed, including a private party. Despite that, we only had a short wait for our orders. It was simply fantastic - hats off! We'll definitely be back for lunch or dinner.

Great café with extremely friendly and humorous staff. We felt very comfortable.👌 There's also a playground across the street. So it's very child-friendly and highly recommended!!!🤗

Were here with Emma! Great, full marks!!!

This also needs updating! We always enjoy going to Auffelder, especially on Schnitzel Day. The atmosphere, the food, the staff, and especially the management—there are no words to describe it! For us, it's like coming home, relaxing, and enjoying ourselves. Thank you very much, and we look forward to many more years with you! THANK YOU! There's nothing better in the region. Great food and wonderful staff. Always worth the trip.

I was there for the first time today, actually just to have a piece of cake. But then I had a really delicious meal and then some cake for dessert. Highly recommended, and we'll be back.

Very nice cafe. Great cakes with very good service.

Simply great and a lot of choice. Bread, some of which is homemade

Normal breakfast, not extravagant but everything you need. However, it is advisable to make a reservation because unfortunately, twice now, the terrace was closed for breakfast despite the great weather. This means that the number of guests is of course limited.

Unfortunately we waited far too long, but the food was good

Super nice people from the boss to the staff. Delicious chicken. Reasonable prices. Very nice atmosphere. Perfect place to visit. Highly recommended.!

Very good place, excellent service and very good food (both in flavor and presentation). The owner and the waitresses are very friendly. Greetings from Argentina.

The extremely friendly service brought everyone their food at the same time. The asparagus was al dente and tasted very good.

We were here for the second time today. The first time we ate the very rich breakfast buffet. Everything was fresh, the bread was an absolute hit and there was nothing else to complain about. Today the three of us spontaneously came here after a bike ride. We ate the delicious schnitzels. The owner is very nice and has an easy-going manner, and the rest of the staff were also friendly. The café itself is furnished with great attention to detail. We didn't try the cakes but we will do so. We'll definitely be back. We also think the prices are totally okay. Thank you for a delicious refreshment after our bike tour.

Reservation for 10 people 3 weeks ago for Good Friday for breakfast. Reservation was accepted and confirmed with phone number. We stood in front of closed doors at 10 a.m. this morning. Then I stood there with my guests. We will definitely no longer recommend this store.

The buffet leaves nothing to be desired. The staff seemed a bit understaffed. However, the price is quite confident at 23 euros per nose.

I've been there several times and have always been very happy with everything 👍👍

We enjoyed coffee and cake (very tasty) at the end of our motorcycle tour. Very friendly and quick service staff. We would love to come back here.

Packed (Sunday) but great atmosphere. Service was great (oh dear, they had tight legs), coffee and cake were exceptional, prices were very reasonable. There was enough parking space and a playground for children. Overall very successful, highly recommended

Absolutely delicious buffet that leaves nothing to be desired. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Really great price. Good quality food. Nice atmosphere, although sometimes very crowded, but you can't really blame anyone for that.

Small selection of freshly baked cakes/tarts, very tasty. Service very nice. The warm food looked and smelled very good, I can't say anything more about it

Hallo zusammen. Unsere Familie geht fast jeden Donnerstag oder Freitag, sowie gerne auch am Wochenende ins gemütliche Bauerncafe. Und das seit mehreren Jahren. Ich kann diese Örtlichkeit nur jedem empfehlen, wenn man gutbürgerliche Küche mag. Hier sollte man auch ein Auge auf die Gerichte werfen, welche auf einer großen Tafel vor dem Eingang oder in der Nähe der Theke platziert ist. Es ist immer für jeden etwas dabei und natürlich auch für die kleinen Gäste. Die Inhaber sind sehr freundlich und haben immer ein paar Minuten Zeit sich mit den Gästen zu unterhalten. Das ist in der heutigen und hektischen Zeit schon seltener geworden. Familie Iris & Volker Naebers

Really nicely done, good service. It's doable.

Wir sind regelmäßig im Auffelder Bauerncafe und ich bin fast immer vollkommen zufrieden. Man muss bedenken dass es sich um ein familiengeführtes Ausflugscafe handelt. Die Speisekarte ist seit Jahren gleich und bietet eine überschaubare Auswahl an Gerichten. Zusätzlich sollte man unbedingt die Tageskarte beachten! Hier sind auf Wandtafeln saisonale Gerichte aufgeführt. Hervorzuheben ist noch die wunderbare Bewirtung.

I wouldn't have thought it possible to be treated so rudely. The head waiter, who claimed to be the manager, is arrogant and apparently aggressive in a way that he doesn't have himself under control. To me he seemed like a thug in front of a disco, where in my opinion he fits in better than in a café like this. I strongly advise everyone not to visit the Auffelder Bauerncafé. Because when you go to a café, you want to be served in a friendly manner. He showed his arrogance in the following way: When I ordered "Tönisvorster apple juice", which I showed on the menu, I was asked condescendingly about the price and additives, which turned out to be a joke. Because when I politely gave him the information - unlike this waiter, I have a good manners - he said: "It's enough if you say apple juice". The question arises: why is the idiot asking? And in a very arrogant and condescending manner. When my parents wanted to sit down at the table with me, he said they had to wait their turn. I then said that I had already said that my parents would come. The waiter couldn't remember that. No wonder with such behavior. He has no memory and etiquette is also foreign to him. When my parents weren't allowed to sit down, we left. The behavior of this waiter is unparalleled insolence. I also don't believe that he is the managing director, because a managing director behaves differently because he knows: the customer is king. I think the place is doing too well and they can afford to drive out decent customers. We've been regulars so far, but today was definitely the last time.

Ich schließe mich dem 65 jährigen RS an. Auch ich hätte es nicht für möglich gehalten, mal so auf das Unhöflichste behandelt zu werden. Der Oberkellner, der sich als Geschäftsführer ausgab, ist arrogant und offenbar aggressiv in der Art, dass er sich nicht unter Kontrolle hat. Auf mich wirkte der wie ein Schlägertyp vor der Disko, wo er meiner Meinung nahc auch besser hinpasst als in ein solches Café. Ich rate jedem dringend von einem Besuch des Auffleder Bauerncafés ab. Denn wenn man ins Café geht, möchte man ja freundlich beeint werden. Seine Arroganz zeigte er auf folgende Weise: Auf meine Bestellung "Tönisvorster Apfelsaft", was ich in der Karte zeigte, wurde ich von oben herab nach Preis und Zusatzstoffen gefragt, was sich als Verarschung rausstellte. Denn als ich ihm höflich die Infos gab - im Gegensatz zu diesem Kellner habe ich ein gutes Benehmen - , sagte er: "Es reicht, wenn Sie Apfelsaft sagen". Da stellt sich mir die Frage: Warum fragt der Blödmann dann? Und dazu in einer sehr arroganten Weise und von oben herab. Als meine Eltern sich zu mir an den Tisch setzen wollten, sagte er, sie müssen warten, bis sie dran kämen. Darauf sagte ich, dass ich vorher schon gesagt hatte, dass meine Eltern nachkommen. Daran konnte sich der Kellner nicht erinnern. Kein Wunder bei so einem Verhalten. Kein Gedächtnis und Knigge ist ihm auch fremd. Als meine Eltern sich nicht setzen durften, sind wir gegangen. Eine Unverschämtheit sondergleichen stellt das Verhalten diese Kellners dar. Ich glaube auch nicht, dass er der Geschäftsführer ist, denn ein Geschäftsführer verhält sich anders, weil er weiß: Der Kunde ist König. Ich glaube auch wie RS, dass es dem Laden zu gut geht und sie es sich erlauben können, ordentliche Gäste rauszuekeln. Wir waren bis jetzt Stammgäste, aber heute war es definitiv das letzte Mal.

Very good breakfast and great service. We'll be back...

Everything was delicious good 🤤🤤

Staff and most of the guests. All you can eat! In short. disaster

The breakfast is good and tasty, the service is very friendly and the selection is absolutely fine. However, the price per person is very high for the offer.

Pleasant atmosphere, tasty and fresh, super nice service!

We were there last Saturday. The ambience, the service and both the drinks and the food were worth 5 stars! When we asked, we also got a small portion at a cheaper price :-) For everyone who complains about the prices here: In times of minimum wage and sharply increased prices, one cannot expect that prices will not converge. If you are honest with yourself, everyone will realize what they get in return! Sufficient and very attentive, friendly staff - high quality food (including home-baked bread!!). Free parking and a very inviting dining room where every table has so much space that you can feel very comfortable! All in all, a very nice place that we would happily travel 30 km to see again! Thank you for the lovely afternoon!!

Rich breakfast buffet and friendly service

Ich kann mich nur anderen Rezensionen anschließen, daß das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis in keinster Weise gerechtfertigt ist. Mein Mann bestellte sich ein Fleischgericht für über 20 €, welches wohl geschmacklich in Ordnung war. Das man aber für eine Gemüse-oder Salatbeilage noch extra 5,50 € bezahlen soll, finde ich nicht angebracht. Zu meinem bestellten Speckpfannekuchen muß ich sagen, daß ich erwartet hätte, er wäre mit Bacon belegt und nicht mit Speckstückchen aus dem Supermarkt, die man auch noch mit der Lupe suchen musste. Die Krönung allerdings war das bestellte Mineralwasser, welches kein Mineralwasser war, sondern Leitungswasser, das mit einem Soda-Streamer gepimt wurde. Hierauf muss ein Gast hingewiesen werden. Ich kann diese Lokalität für einen Mittagstisch nicht emmpfehlen. Wir haben über eine Stunde auf unser Essen gewartet, welches, wie gesagt, total überteuert war.

Ich war schon sehr oft im Auffelder Bauerncafe - Restaurant. Es ist ein typisches Bauen Café und eignet sich auch insbesondere mit Kindern. Die einen eigenen Spielplatz direkt vor dem Restaurant haben. Des Weiteren gibt es einen großen, teilweise überdachten Außenbereich. Die Speisekarte ist traditionell, aber sehr gut und jeder findet etwas. Die Bedienung ist sehr, sehr freundlich, und Chef und Chefin sind auch immer bei den Gästen vor Ort.

Very tasty game. Fast service. The cake looked good too. However, drink prices are a bit too high.

My first visit there, for the breakfast buffet. Lots of selection of cheese, sausage, fish, side dishes, rolls, bread, jams, muesli, fruit, etc etc. Not just the usual. Very friendly, relaxed service. Price, performance very reasonable. Cakes, tarts made in-house. Also very tasty :)). Everything was very nicely prepared and fresh. Highly recommended!!

Was just there for the first time... great service... great food... great cake... overall... perfect 👌

Always very good. Very nice staff. The food was very tasty and the dessert 🤤. Always happy to come when the wild card is available, it's always something special.

The restaurant is very good 😋. The food was tasty, the drinks were nice and cold. Not exactly cheap for families with children. The café has a playground, free parking and is also easily accessible for walkers and wheelchairs. It's worth trying it out.

A very nice farmer's cafe, very nice service, very nice ambience and delicious food. There are also plenty of parking spaces available. There is also a nice playground to explore

A lovely farmer's café in an idyllic location. The breakfast buffet is extensive and is always replenished quickly if something is running low. You can sit nicely both inside and outside. There is play equipment outside for the children and enough space to run around. There are enough parking spaces. The owner and staff are always friendly and in a good mood. Really recommended! Anecdote: If you're wondering why some places seem to have been forgotten in the large painting in the interior - it has something to do with the telephone area code 0215x! 😉

The service and atmosphere are really great outside when the weather is nice, and the children can also play in the playground next door. The food was ok, unfortunately nothing more, and the prices are also very high. The cakes, on the other hand, are good.

Great breakfast buffet… great service👍

- nice staff - delicious food - nice ambience - I'd love to come back

Nice starting point for a bike tour. Nice audience and very nice service

Were there today with my mother (wheelchair) super friendly and very helpful. I can only recommend it.

We were impressed again after the holidays in every respect - delicious dishes - the menu was very varied - if you can't find anything here - it's your own fault Kale was also delicious 😋

Very nice café, large selection of food and drinks

Excursion cafe with charging station for e-bikes and playground for children. The service is ok. The relatively high prices do not correspond to the dishes.

After the Canadian tour we spontaneously got a table for the 6 of us! Very attentive and friendly team! We "only" found a place inside because the weather was very good, but that didn't bother us at all. The food was good to very good and P/L definitely fits here!

Very cozy with good cuisine and delicious cake

Always tasty, always friendly staff.

We celebrated our wedding here and are simply thrilled! The preparation and follow-up was not only super uncomplicated, but also extremely attentive. The team is super friendly and motivated until late at night. The meal - as well as the entire daily planning - was individually tailored to our wishes. All wedding guests were very impressed with the food and the location. An absolute recommendation! :)

Spontan nach der Kanadier-Niers-Tour einen Tisch, für uns 6 benommen ! Der Service ist TOP ! Das Essen gut bis sehr gut, P/L passt !

If you prefer a hearty farmer's meal, this is the place for you. Of course, you can also order coffee and cake.

Professional exploitation of the peasant cafe myth. All right, if you fall for it, it's your own fault.

Perfect place to relax, like on vacation.

Great farm cafe, nice atmosphere, friendly service.

Very nice beer garden. Eat well and friendly service staff.

A portion of strawberries for 5.5 euros. If I had glued the berries together, there would probably have been 6 small strawberries. Radler 0.33 l for 4 euros. The old town in Düsseldorf is cheaper. Our waitress probably got up on the wrong foot today. Conclusion: I don't know where all the good reviews come from.

We were invited to a celebration and sat in the back area. The food was very tasty and was served as a buffet. Beforehand there was antipasti at the table. The service was attentive and always responsive.

Very nice & friendly!!😂🌳Beautiful location!!

Great location. Great environment! We were there for breakfast and overall we were really very satisfied. As a vegetarian you always want a bit of a modern selection here and there, I admit, but we found what we were looking for without any problem. The bread was delicious and very varied, there was oat milk as an alternative, various cheeses and a great selection of small things.

Just lovely. You shouldn't miss this 👍👍👍very good food. Service really good and totally comfortable. Next time we will go there again.

We were there for the breakfast buffet. Selection was okay. Has been refilled. Unfortunately not refrigerated, so the temperatures are rather unfavorable for sausages etc. The table, as well as some glasses and plates, were not clean. But very friendly people and beautiful family-friendly outdoor area.

Nice indoor area, but due to the good weather we sat outside. The food was good and the service was nice. There is also a playground for children outside with swings, slides, etc.

Great location. Very good selection at the breakfast buffet. Especially recommended in summer when you can sit outside.

It's so beautiful there that we even celebrated our wedding there. And we are often there on Saturdays or Sundays.

Today our group of cyclists went to the Auffelder Bauerncafe for the second time. As a reward, we treated ourselves to strawberry cake and a strawberry quark dessert. What can I say.....tasty....great service.....PRIMA.