Blanker Hans in Esens

We went to the breakfast buffet at Blanken Hans today. It truly left nothing to be desired: cheese and sausage platters, salmon, scrambled eggs, waffles, pancakes, fruit, etc., and even a small children's buffet were on offer. Coffee was served at the table. The service was also very friendly. We were completely satisfied! :-)

Today, June 4, 2025, I ordered a large beer shortly after 2 p.m. €6 isn't cheap. But the fact that a quarter of it was foam is pretty cheeky! Future visitors should definitely pay attention to the fill level or avoid this establishment.

We stopped here several times in the early afternoon for a late lunch. The food is served in the cafeteria-style area, and beer and cocktails are available directly at the bar.

The food was okay, perfectly adequate for a quick lunch. What I found disappointing was that the outdoor area was unfortunately very unkempt. Otherwise, the view of the sea and the harbor was beautiful.

It's long since ceased to be the place in Bensersiel that was once known for its food and service. After 6:45 p.m., there's nothing left from the kitchen. Only snacks. Even the live music offered in the evenings on certain days is of no use.

The food tastes very good. The prices are reasonable. The counter staff were stressed but still friendly, as were the cashiers and the cake counter.

Very chic, but far too expensive for the food on offer. Everything is self-service and frozen. I don't mind that in principle, but when a pork schnitzel tastes like fish, it's just not for you. Thanks for the stomachache afterwards.

Great place, great prices. I honestly don't understand the bad reviews. The staff are exceptionally friendly and very accommodating. There were four of us there once just for a drink and another time we had dinner. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. But the best part is the breakfast buffet. Two pots of coffee were brought straight to our table, followed by freshly made scrambled eggs. Plus a generous buffet. And all that for under €20 per person. So if anyone can still complain... the four of us give it a thumbs up. Don't let it get you down and keep up the good work.

A "snack bar" with a great atmosphere. Prices are perfectly reasonable 👌 and the staff is very child-friendly.

Great service, delicious fish! The interior has a 90s charm, but that's beside the point.

Not just a nice place to hang out! We enjoyed the snacks and drinks. The self-service restaurant is fast-paced, and the staff are very friendly.

Nice ambience and perfect for lunchtime.

Whenever we're in Bensersiel, we like to come here. The food isn't really our thing, but the fries are delicious. We like to drink the Barre Bräu.

I can only recommend it. With its beautiful outdoor terrace, Blanke Hans is an inviting place to linger.

As always, it's nice to sit on the terrace

Beautiful outdoor area protected from the wind!! Delicious food with a great selection of cakes!!!

For cocoa with cream, yes, recommended. But didn't try the food. One star less for ambience and one star definitely for the location!

I was there with my children (4 and 6) at 7:15 p.m. on a Sunday of a holiday weekend. It was quite empty and there were two bored waitresses behind the counter in a very nicely decorated restaurant. I got the card myself. Despite the very empty shop and hardly any notices (if there were any), other guests had to point out to me that there was no service here and that food was only available until 7 p.m. It's a shame that no employee in this empty store felt the need to enlighten us while we waited uselessly

Great terrace with sea views. Very large cake buffet. Cheesecake and Black Forest cherry also very tasty. I can't judge warm dishes. Anyone who complains here is just a self-service fast food joint and not a star restaurant. But ideal for coffee and cake.

Nice location. Prices “take getting used to”. You just pay for the location ;-) Currywurst fries beyond 10 euros...

Great food Attractively priced Everyone very friendly Again and again

Expensive food with mediocre chip shop quality. Loveless frozen schnitzel at restaurant prices, outrageous drink prices despite self-service. You feel left out and ripped off. In Bensersiel you can get more in better quality at cheaper prices elsewhere.

It's just a fast food restaurant with system catering. Fries with currywurst okay, ketchup over-spiced. The advertised green mayo was too heavily dressed with pesto and overshadowed everything. The falafel were dry. Too bad.

Overpriced self-service fries - no service - food at Pommrsbuden level - only the ambience is worth three stars - once and never again

I think the store is chic, it is cozy and attractively decorated. The location is unbeatable with an outdoor terrace and a view of the harbor and dike. The food is ok for a canteen or chip shop. I think the prices for everything else are very high, so we hardly ever go there.

Unfortunately we can't rate the food because we only had something to drink. A great restaurant and the fireplace corner is a dream. We felt very comfortable and were there every evening of our vacation.

For me it's pure mockery! Completely overpriced self-service fast food restaurant. The drinks prices are also a disgrace in my opinion! No thanks, I'm on vacation to relax, not to get milked! Supermarket, fridge and lots of savings!

We just wanted to have a drink in peace, then a service person came and informed us that our table had been reserved retroactively ???? At the counter I noticed that a large family with a relationship probably needs a place, and the same service person then simply chose our table 😡 since the family is well-behaved!!! When children approached, we voluntarily gave up our place and drank while standing. But the drinks were expensive. After we found a new place and wanted to order something to drink, the service person who spoke to us got upset and didn't want to serve me. My husband was then able to order from someone else, the drinks were great and so was the service from everyone else. Maybe someone should think about changing jobs without customer traffic 🤣

We had already been seated at a table and ordered our drinks when we were told the table was reserved. Unfortunately, this was not visible through a sign or anything else. We were asked to clear the table, but at least we were allowed to finish our drinks in peace - which we also appreciated. However, better labeling of the reservation would have been desirable to avoid such situations. Unfortunately, this left a slightly unpleasant aftertaste in what was otherwise a nice visit

Very nice employees. Low waiting time. Cozy atmosphere, beautiful view, plenty of seating.

Had a crispy chicken burger. My special wishes were fulfilled and it was tasty and good.

Great location in a good location with a lot of room for improvement. You should have a lot of time and patience. Long wait for everything. Staff was very friendly and cakes were delicious.

Blank Hans really makes you blank^^. The restaurant itself is modern and really beautifully decorated and super clean. But for this great location and ambience, the quality of the food is unfortunately really not good. We had the Hans Classic Burger, Chicken Burger, 2x fries, 1xBratwurst, 1xFanta, 1xCola and an apple spritzer and the whole thing for 46€. Considering that almost everything is frozen goods except for a bit of salad and buns for the burgers, the price is really exaggerated. You could get more out of this restaurant, especially with its location and ambience, if the food was up to par. The staff were very nice and accommodating.

For breakfast and after a walk on the beach. Delicious breakfast buffet and cake in the afternoon 😄

Unfortunately there is no vegan offer because there is supposedly no demand for it. I don't understand why people are so reluctant to eat vegan dishes, as if no one would eat them, everyone likes them and is a nice change from the typical dishes. It's a shame for the guests who can't find anything in the restaurant, not even a dish. It's a shame, especially on vacation. And wasted income for you because a potential target group is excluded.

We went there for breakfast today, everything was great, you can sit there very well and it's cozy, the selection was just great, I can only recommend it

With our two small children we were certainly not the quietest guests, but the team remained relaxed and very friendly the whole time.

A special restaurant and cafe with a great view, rustic modern furnishings and nice, young service. In winter, an extensive breakfast buffet is offered again, and in summer the large outdoor terrace can also be used. Recommended.

After a day of playing next door, we wanted to grab something quick to eat before heading back home. I briefly looked on the internet and on the homepage and saw it. Kitchen until 6:45 p.m. We thought it was great and came to the store hungry at 5 p.m. There we were told there was only something to drink and no more food. It's a shame if you use a complex homepage and then don't update the opening times. So someone else got our money and a good review.

There is almost everything here. It is a self-service restaurant. Everyday, quickly heated food and a good cake counter with friendly service.

Great atmosphere and the food is so delicious😋

Significantly too expensive for fast food.

Today we had the breakfast buffet, which was impressive with its large selection and good quality. There was something for every taste. Absolutely recommended!!!

Clean shop with friendly staff, music is played discreetly and not too loud all the time. Food very tasty. If you have to go to the toilet and are lazy, you should and must think outside the box. I think it's a good thing if you give instructions on how to return your drinks, you don't necessarily have to go to the toilet straight away. In any case, we would love to come back.

Delicious burgers, nice staff and a nice ambience with a view of the harbor.

‼️ Attention - no credit card ‼️ The fried fish at Blanker Hans is absolutely fantastic and super tasty – definitely worth recommending! The only downside: Unfortunately you can only pay with an EC card, not a credit card. In this day and age, when even small shops accept credit cards, it would be really great if Blanker Hans could improve this. For example, our bank no longer issues debit cards, which makes it difficult for us. Still: the food is great and definitely worth a visit. We would only like the payment options to be adapted to the standards of the time.

We waited first before checking that you have to serve yourself. But otherwise everything was good. Staff friendly, view and furnishings beautiful. Music was a bit loud and not to our liking, but that depends on the person.

A very nice place with a view of the sea. The playground is right next door, so it's also ideal for families. The restaurant inside with a nice bar and cozy corners.

Top lokal, Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist top, das Essen schmeckt wunderbar und die Lage ist Klasse. Einfach fantastisch und zu empfehlen 👍🏼

Very modern restaurant. You can sit inside and outside. Great view of the water and incoming ships. Food is very tasty and prices are also clear. Card payment went.

Das Essen hat gar nicht geschmeckt. Die Wurst im Hotdog war so hart als hätte sie schon Stunden auf dem Grill gelegen. Das Hotdog Brötchen viel sofort auseinander da konnte man den Hotdog nur mit Messer und Gabel essen.

Delicious fried fish, delicious burgers, portions and prices reasonable. Nice ambience. Nice kitchen. We like to come back every year. Keep it up.

Dogs are welcome, it says on the door, but where should we go in if dogs are not allowed on the paths that lead into the restaurant. Unfortunately, the environment is not dog-friendly either. Otherwise nice location with a nice view.

Sehr gemütliche Atmosphäre, toller Ausblick, top Standort. Perfekt war es hier immer für einen warmen Kakoa nach einem langen Wattspaziergang. Das Abendessen aus verschiedenen Burgern, Salat und Pommes leider keine gute Qualität.

Die Lage am Strand und vor allem der große Außenbereich laden zum Verweilen ein. Der Innenraum ist recht groß, wirkt durch das Interieur aus Holz aber trotzdem nicht ungemütlich. Das Personal ist freundlich und die Preise sind zivil - wir kommen gerne wieder.

Very cozy. Modern, casual restaurant. We feel comfortable there. Also highly recommended is the live music.

Everything is perfect here, the fish & chips were very good, we didn't have to wait long and the price was right. The beach location with a view of the North Sea and the harbor is great.

The cakes and tarts are a bit pricey, but they are also very tasty and you are rewarded with a great view.

Very bad food, I can't recommend it to anyone

Self service, but all the staff are very nice. The room offers various seating options and there are ramps. Also a large outdoor area.

Quality is top despite the system gastronomic flair. You can stop here at any time of day when visiting Bensersiel.

... nice decor, the food was as you would expect, we often went there to dine. Otherwise, I find the censorship of photos contradictory and discriminatory if my photo is removed but other photos of this object are allowed. This has nothing to do with any rules!

Very nice self-service restaurant. Friendly staff, you can sit inside or outside with a view of the beach and harbor. Prices completely ok. Coffee was good and hamburger said the kid tasted great. Was super satisfied.

We had dinner this evening and really enjoyed it; very attentive service and delicious tzatziki and salads with pizza bread. the sunset views are spectacular

Top restaurant and great value for money. Live music

Great location, friendly staff and good food

Very nicely designed interior. We were there out of season. Very pleasant.

Nice service. The Aperol was freshly prepared, exactly as it was supposed to be. Reasonable price

There is something for everyone on the menu, plenty to choose from. If you have any concerns, just ask and the staff will find a solution. Ambience excellent, relaxed and quiet. Chilling music plays in the background which rounds off the punching flair. The only point deducted from the B grade... there was no more cellar beer in the last few days... But we'll be back 😉

Self-service....canteen-like....but friendly service....reasonable price...have been here 3 times, every time we are in the north we come here. The beach and the complex are great

We liked it a lot. The food was tasty and fresh, especially for a fast food restaurant. The kitchen was extremely clean and the staff were very friendly. Price performance absolutely okay. If we are in Bensersiel again, we will definitely come back.

Fries were too salty. Prices are approximately 30% higher than usual

We just drank and didn't eat anything

Always beautiful. Even if it rains and storms, it's worth staying there.

We had coffee there at lunchtime. Therefore, food was not assessable at that moment. Food and drinks are ordered and picked up at a counter. No table service

I ended up there by chance in the afternoon and was very positively surprised, very friendly service, beautiful view and the selection of cakes was very large and it was also very tasty

Despite several visits to Bensersiel, we have never been here. A mistake I now think. Very tasty food, freshly prepared at fair prices. Really highly recommended 👍

Very nice atmosphere, nice and friendly staff. Nice terrace facing the marina. The food is also very good, gladly again 😊👍

Is a self-service restaurant... I didn't eat there as it wasn't very cheap.

At every rancid motorway service station you can get higher quality food at a cheaper price

Small dishes that really taste good.

Tolle Location, freundliches Personal,leckere Burger,tolle Events, direkt am Strand ,hatten schon Zeiten im blanken Hans👍😊

Great view with canteen character

Bensersieler Hafentage 2024. It was really nice to be there again. Rock Shots was great. Black Jack came second for me this year. But the best was Frank Sinatra with Emily from Blank Hans with... New York, New York. Girl come back soon. Health and all the best. 😜 🤘🏻. Don't forget your card. I'm looking forward to the next time in BENSERSIEL 2025.

We just had a drink here. It was really nice and there was really good music playing in the background. I think it's great for having parties there.

Great place to end the day. Staff top. Food and cocktails great 😊 As long as we are still here, we will stop here every day

We were there a few weeks ago, a quick snack. The food was tasty, the ambience was okay for a snack. Service was great, nice staff.

A modern self-service restaurant right by the sea. Coffee, cake, fast food, beers in a really nice atmosphere. You can enjoy sheltered from the wind. Card payment possible

Nice atmosphere and delicious food..

We had a veggie dog and fries with ketchup, a tea and a soda. A tablespoon-sized bowl of ketchup costs 70 cents extra and isn't nearly enough for a portion of fries. The veggie hot dog came with a very limp bun and the sausage was nothing either. Cucumbers and fried onions make up the taste, but I don't need to eat a hot dog for that. Fries tasted okay but nothing special. Of course, you also pay for the location in the price. So it's okay, but not super cheap either. Overall, unfortunately not convincing. That's better.

Nice outdoor terrace, food like in a canteen, quality well.

Self-service is currently the order of the day at Blanken Hans, unfortunately as has often been the case since Corona. The ladies behind the counter were nice and helpful. Whether 7.20 euros is appropriate for a small wine spritzer with draft wine remains to be seen. You sit comfortably and that has to be taken into account in the price. Unfortunately we cannot rate food.

Very expensive for small snacks. Tourism plus general price increases. Service so-so, some are in a good mood, some less so. Music is ok too. The ambience is with a sea view.

Blanke Hans is a self-service restaurant and the food there always tastes good. Of course you always have something where you say oh well, but usually you can't complain. The cocktails 🍸 are also recommended, they are not the kind of watery stuff you get in some other places where they save on alcohol. The service behind the bar where you pick up your drinks is always friendly and they always have time to have a little chat. What I think is good is that you can go there with children, there are coloring books and puzzle books and one or two games. And the staff is very friendly towards the children. The live music on Thursday evenings is also highly recommended. The atmosphere is great and we really enjoy coming there. It's very cozy there and the view is very nice.

Sea view, fast handling, huge range of cakes,

Ready-made food, produced in the cheapest way. Everything is deep fried. Food dripping with grease. I don't recommend it and I won't come back.

The food tasted very good The burgers are highly recommended

Nice self-service restaurant. Service was super nice, especially at the outside counter, dishes were solid. The herring is great, very mild and fresh. The names for the children's dishes are very imaginative, in which the Bolognese pasta stands out in terms of quality. The interior furnishings are modern and stylish. The view outside of the marina and sea is great.

Is solid, delicious food. I go there 2-3 times on vacation every year.

We weren't here for the first time on our vacation after the renovation! We really liked it! It is very modern but with a charm of coziness! We were here for lunch and got some cake! There was a huge selection, which we didn't expect. Would have been happy with 2-3 cakes but there were cakes, cakes and donuts. Everything was arranged very attractively. The service was super friendly and nice. We had a nice place with a good view of the harbor, which we personally really liked. I think the prices are absolutely okay. We'd love to come back! Unfortunately there are no photos of the cake, it was eaten too quickly :-)