Café Ludwig in München

New owner. Very tasty breakfast. Friendly service. Keep it up.

We waited an extremely long time for our food. The gap between our table and the time it arrived was huge. The first person got their food an hour and a half before the last. The roast pork had a rubbery crust, the dumpling was cold inside, the sauce was bad, the schnitzel was frozen, and the fries were cold. I've never eaten worse in my life. At least I didn't have to pay for it. The staff was completely overwhelmed.

The food was unfortunately inedible (cheap frozen schnitzel, cold fries), the service was overwhelmed and unfriendly. Very long waiting times.

We had a reservation for a Christmas party for six people. At the same time, there was a Christmas party for a large corporation with an extremely large number of guests. Our reservation was forgotten. When we arrived, they rearranged things so we could sit together at a table that was far too small. It would have been much too cramped for eating, but we didn't even get to that point...because we waited for two hours before being told they were canceling the food because the kitchen couldn't keep up. No one came to offer us bread, for example. During the entire time, we received only one drink. The service was completely overwhelmed by the number of orders. At least the drinks were on the house. We drove home hungry at 9 p.m. This could definitely be handled better...

The staff seemed overwhelmed. The place wasn't very busy, but we still waited forever. That's no fun at all!

Café Ludwig in Petuelpark has become something of a regular café for us – we've been here many times and always enjoy coming back, especially for breakfast on weekends. The team is always warm, attentive, and pleasantly relaxed. You can tell they enjoy their work. The food is consistently high quality: delicious breakfast options, excellent coffee drinks, fresh cakes, and a diverse selection of hot dishes, including vegetarian options. The ambiance is modern yet cozy, with a slightly lounge-like feel and relaxing music – just the right place to start the day in peace or linger a while. We also feel very comfortable here with children: there's plenty of space, even for a stroller inside, and no one gives us a dirty look if the little ones are a bit boisterous. We especially love the location right in Petuelpark. Outside, you can sit surrounded by greenery, away from traffic – only a bike path runs alongside. It's perfect for a stop on a tour from the Olympic Park to the English Garden. Petuelpark itself has several small playgrounds and one large (water) playground, which we often enjoy combining 😊 The opening hours are a bit unusual, as it's only open in the afternoons during the week and from 10 am on weekends – but for us, that's perfect for a relaxed, leisurely breakfast or a cozy end to the day. Overall: A place we always love to return to!

For the past 10 years, we've always enjoyed going to Café Ludwig. Today was our first visit since the change of ownership in 2025. Unfortunately, the service was disastrous. Several guests complained, having to go to the bar both to order and to pay. The server was overwhelmed, didn't know her own menu, didn't say "please" or "thank you," and didn't say goodbye. The food is also worse than it used to be. The fries were cold. The food is simply being reheated in the kitchen. The owner sits outside smoking and seems oblivious to the chaos. It's a real shame. This place has so much potential. While we waited, several guests asked in vain for cake, which is apparently no longer offered.

Very friendly service and delicious food. I had the delicious Caesar salad again. The burgers look great too.

When I saw the kitchen, I decided to leave.

I've always enjoyed going here, but the quality has been declining for some time now. For weeks, there have been issues with card payments that no one seems to be taking care of. They're out of cakes, and you almost have to be lucky to avoid being ignored by the service. The food is good, but unfortunately, it's significantly overpriced, especially for the quantity. A real shame!

The schnitzel and fries were completely oversalted. Barely edible. There were no cakes, and payment was cash only. The food used to be very good quality. Now they only serve ready-made meals that are reheated. The drinking glass wasn't properly washed. Spezi (a German specialty) tasted strange. A real shame. The owner and/or chef have probably changed.

This café is a total failure for me. At first, they said we could only pay in cash. And despite having a reservation, nothing was prepared. The tables were only put together after we arrived and it was clear we were staying. Not all of us had enough cash, or any cash at all. The food is far too expensive and unsavory. One of us had a schnitzel and fries that was way too salty. And the floor was absolutely filthy, even on the way to the restrooms. It was the worst café I've ever been to. If nothing changes at this place, it will definitely be closing time soon. Tip: Get Frank Rosin to come over.

The food was okay, although the coleslaw with the roast pork was quite overpriced at €4.50. Since it was very quiet for a Saturday evening, the place felt a bit lifeless. What was completely unacceptable was the behavior of the male server. The entire wait staff was sitting outside. When I pointed out that a customer was standing at the counter and wanted something, the female server immediately headed inside, who, incidentally, was also very friendly and helpful. However, the male server's response to me was, "Then you'll just have to wait five minutes. We need a break too!" And then they continued talking loudly on their phones. Sorry, but that's not how you treat guests, and someone hasn't yet learned who actually pays their wages. For me, it was an unpleasant situation and a "I'm not coming here anymore" experience.

Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it. We were skillfully ignored, and when we asked about it, we received a rude response. You'd expect some effort from the service in Munich's Schwabing district.

I've been here several times this summer, either alone or with family, and we were always extremely satisfied. It's a wonderful place in general. The restaurant itself is special, and the highlight is, of course, sitting outside on the wonderful terrace. The owner and his team are all very friendly and attentive. The menu is manageable, but there's really something for everyone. Everything is very, very tasty. The sauce for the roast pork is perhaps the best in Munich. But they also have three excellent pinsa variations. So, all in all, I wholeheartedly recommend it.

I used to enjoy this beautifully located and decorated café. Now I can only warn against this place. A few months ago, I tried to make a reservation by email: no response. Now I tried to reserve a table through Open Table: I initially received a confirmation, then a cancellation shortly afterward without explanation. No one was available by phone. The service is better.

Nice place in-between a small park. relaxed atmosphere

New tenant 2025 For us, Ludwig was primarily a café for cake on a sunny afternoon. With prices around €8 per slice, that's definitely over. I find that completely disproportionate. Which is a real shame, because the food is still good and I found the new service staff a bit friendlier, even if they still need some time to get used to it.

It has a very spacious atmosphere. The apple dessert was delicious and I highly recommend it.

I've been to Ludwig many times and have always been satisfied, but this time I was truly disappointed with breakfast. The bread basket for one person consisted of just a slice of bread and a small roll. Both scrambled and fried eggs were also served separately. No compensation was offered, nor was there even an extra drink...a real shame. We won't be having breakfast there again.

A great location that we visit regularly and have always been satisfied. Friendly service, a pleasant atmosphere, and delicious food are what set Café Ludwig apart. When the weather's nice, you can sit outside on the terrace and enjoy life.

decent coffee opening hours absolutely to be changed if the kitchen is open until 9pm it should be open until 9pm not if there are people we open if there are no people it's closed eh absurd eh the third time we go and we try to eat at 8.45 and it's already closed decent service very nice atmosphere

Unfortunately, I had to visit this café twice (at the invitation of friends). Not only are the waitresses impatient, but even the owner is a disgrace (a woman excluded). You feel unwelcome and "shown off." And you shouldn't leave the house with a 2-year-old toddler anyway.

Always nice alone or as a couple, holiday feeling in the beer garden or under palm trees see pictures ... 🥰

The ambiance was nice. The service was friendly. But since I was expecting and looking forward to iced coffee at 25 degrees Celsius, and that wasn't offered, I'm naturally disappointed!!! Well, maybe next time...

Best coffee, very good service, and a great chef. I always enjoy going.

We used to love coming here on weekends to get a cake or something to eat. Like many other people in the neighborhood, that's unfortunately no longer possible, with prices now at €8.50 for a slice of cake (the same one that cost €4.80 before the change of operator). It's a real shame, and quite outrageous, to be honest.

I've been a regular at Café Ludwig for over 10 years, either for coffee and cake to eat or take away, occasionally for lunch when the weather's nice, or just a cold drink. The cake selection hasn't changed since the change of ownership; in my opinion, they're the same cakes, still incredibly delicious. What has changed, however, are the prices: a slice that previously cost between €4 and €4.50 now costs between €7.50 and €8. It's absolutely incomprehensible how they've practically doubled the prices for the same product. I hope the owner comes to his senses and changes his pricing policy!

Good restaurant, where a four-lane road used to be. I didn't eat anything, but it looked delicious. The service was really excellent, depending on the waiter 👍🏻 and the waitress less so 😩 But it was really good!

I've been there a few times, for breakfast and lunch as well as to eat cake and drink coffee. The food and drinks are always of good quality and you are always served competently. The waitresses are always very friendly. The cakes are of good quality and taste of course depending on what flavor you want. Coffee and breakfast are. In good quality I can definitely recommend it. Unfortunately I haven't been there for a while but I will definitely go there again for breakfast

We've been coming here regularly for over 5 years since we moved to Munich. But with the new owner it just got ridiculous. 7.50€ to 8.50€ for a piece of cake, eight fifty. I don't know what they've been smoking but that's borderline insane. The menu got smaller and pricier as well. I can't in good conscience recommend this anymore, pity.

I was a regular at Cafe Ludwig for many years and I like the ambience, the parking space and the numerous seats. ONLY: With the new tenant, the prices for the cake have also risen dramatically. The selection is clear (seven varieties when I visited) and the prices for a normal-sized piece are now 7.50 to 8.50 I've never seen cakes that expensive anywhere else, and I can't understand the argument that it wouldn't be profitable otherwise, because it's estimated that hundreds of other cafes can do it too. It's a shame, I really enjoyed going there and always ordered diligently. I wish the new tenant, generally as an entrepreneur, much success, and the understanding that we should also be there for normal earners. Club prices are sure to deter families and senior citizens and ordinary salary earners. If a visit to the cafe costs over 50 for a man/woman/two children for a drink and a piece of cake, that's "shift in the shaft" for me. But perhaps a different target group is being targeted. I can't say much about the service. Fits. Friendly, but that doesn't give me full marks because friendly employees are normal behavior for me. I only got an A or B at school for doing more than normal ;-) I hope that I can visit Cafe Ludwig regularly again soon!

Today, after an Easter walk, we wanted to have a nice coffee and treat ourselves to a nice piece of cake. With prices of €7.50 for cake and €8.50 for tart, all I can say is that I felt ripped off. So we stayed with coffee. We definitely won't be coming back.

The cake now costs 7.50 euros and the cakes 8.50 euros each. This is really exaggerated!

I always enjoyed eating their cakes, but today I didn't buy them after seeing the new prices. 8 euros for one piece is way too much.

Coffee very good. But the Kuxhen piece for €8.50 doesn't work at all.

Spontaneous visit to Cafe Ludwig – very positive! After a walk, I spontaneously stopped by Cafe Ludwig and was very pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a short break. I enjoyed an Aperol Spritz that was mixed just right - refreshing and well balanced. The service was friendly and attentive, which made the visit even more enjoyable. A great place to relax after a walk. I'll definitely be back!

Good place in the "green" for a delicious breakfast in the park. Very friendly service that was really committed despite the large crowds! - Great The breakfast offering is classic. Freshly squeezed orange juice is pleasantly cool and the coffee is also delicious. I also really enjoyed the malt bread with fried egg, bacon and cream cheese. But I only felt full after eating a manageable bowl of cereal. Overall, a good place for breakfast on the weekend. - Unfortunately, the local stream currently stinks quite a bit, which is a bit annoying when sitting outside. But the restaurant can't do anything about it :)

Food good and nice to sit outside and inside. New tenant. Portions a bit too small. Although I wasn't particularly hungry, I had to order a portion of fries after the pasta pockets in order to feel somewhat full. It feels like the menu is becoming more and more compact and the prices are getting higher and higher.

Prices without words. After a walk today we wanted to treat ourselves to a piece of cake, but when we saw the prices we were honestly surprised and speechless €7.50 to €8.50 for a single piece? This is definitely at the upper limit and in our opinion simply too expensive, more of a rip-off. Of course there are always differences depending on the location and concept, but here you get the feeling that the prices are no longer in proportion. Ultimately we decided not to order anything and move on. The restaurant itself is really nice, and the staff can't do anything about the pricing, so fair points. But for us it remains just this one visit. We won't come to you anymore. Peter

New tenant - new prices! When we were there a week ago, we fell out backwards... €7.50 for a piece of cake and €8.50 for a piece of cake is simply not possible! After many years and regular visits there, that was it for us. From now on it's better to go to Café Scheidplatz.

We've been coming to Café Ludwig for many years... But after the change of tenant we got a shock today: a piece of cake for 7.50/8.50! That's not possible... We're not here in Venice at Piazza San Marco. It's a shame... We really liked the café, but that was definitely the last time for us. We hope that common sense will come back the next time the tenant changes... It probably won't be long until then!

We have been going to Café Ludwig for years. However, we were shocked by the prices today. Since the change of tenant a few weeks ago, the cake price has increased from 4.50 euros to 7.50 euros. The cake is neither gilded nor bigger than before. At this price it was the last visit for us. Very unfortunate.

Everything TOP! The best Prince Regent cake ever 😋

Nice café. Lots to offer and very friendly staff!

A piece of cake for €7.50 or cake for €8.50 is not appropriate.

I almost never write reviews and when I do, they are always positive, but here I unfortunately have to make an exception: yesterday (it was already quite late, around 6 p.m.) we wanted to take two pieces of cake to go and paid €16 for them. We were really shocked at the prices and I have never seen anything like that anywhere else. If it hadn't been so late and there had been other cafés nearby, I would have left straight away. They were two small pieces and they didn't even taste particularly good. I am happy to spend a lot of money on good food, but this is a complete rip-off and the value for money is absolutely outrageous. That was the last time I visit this café.

Very rude manager, cold coffee and didn’t even bother to reheat it when asked

Honestly, this place was a disappointment. The place is beautiful but the menu was underwhelming, very overpriced, and the service personel were stretched and totally overwhelmed… not their fault at all, they were clearly understaffed and you could see the manager inside not really supporting their team. 18€ for a vegan curry without rice, is completely insane, and the taste was so so. Coffee would be around 5-6€, wienerschnitzel was nearly 30€. Overall a sub par experience

Dialogue with the waitress: Wednesday afternoon around 2:30/3:00 p.m., bright sunshine. I: Can I sit on the terrace? Waitress: We don't serve outside. I: Look at guests sitting outside (two occupied tables and two tables not yet cleared, maybe there was one that I didn't see) Waitress: You have to order and get the drinks yourself inside I: Okay, can I also order the food inside and pick it up? Waitress: I should ask the colleague inside. We don't know what's going on now. Colleague didn't even look up, was engrossed in his laptop or tablet or something. I then left because I didn't want to beg to get rid of my money and didn't want to chase after basic service skills. Please don't get me wrong, I feel sorry for the waitress in this case because she didn't receive any instructions from the supervisor. Also, no board was put up stating that there are only self-service drinks or food. For me it's not a bad thing to get my own drinks and food, but it's strange when there are two occupied tables. Also that the same prices are charged. Please communicate with your employees and guests to avoid many misunderstandings. All the best

Good, relaxed place in a perfect location to rest after going around with the kids. They usually have good cakes. Food is light and good for a light lunch. One downside is that their doors are ridiculously difficult to use, very heavy and they close immediately. Automatic doors would make sense, a lot of the visitors have strollers with them (kids park right in front of them)

Always worth a visit. Very tasty cakes, good coffee and friendly service. Payment only possible in cash or EC.

We celebrated our wedding in the summer of 2024 at Café Ludwig and it was simply perfect! The free wedding ceremony, the meal and the party in the evening were designed exactly according to our wishes. The flying buffet was excellent and was individually tailored to us. We were particularly impressed by the beautiful floral decorations and the fantastic wedding cake that were organized by the house. A big plus point: no room rental! Leon's entire team was extremely courteous and took care of everything. It was the perfect location for us and we would celebrate here again at any time!

The atmosphere is great! Big open space and many tables outside for a lovely sunny day. The staff is attentive, everything is clean and I can see that locals return regurarly. We only drank coffee and I ordered a soup, but it seems to me the prices are a little but too high. I can’t say anything regarding the food quality, except that my soup was delicious! There seems to be a breakfast/lunch menu if you go in the earlier hours. The place is suitable for events.

Mega delicious food! Nice service and cool location

Es war sehr angenehm und wir werden wieder kommen.

Es war sehr gut zum Essen und sehr schön… ruhig im park gelegen …

You absolutely can't complain about the service and the ambience. That was totally right. The food is ok but nothing special. We had soup in a glass as a starter, but it was poured into the glass in a completely careless manner and served without a saucer. A few herbs or a little icing on the cake would have contributed a lot to the visual appearance. The pasta was very bland in taste, there was a lot of salt missing and you didn't notice much of the sage in the sage butter. The mousse au chocolate was served in a glass like the soup and visually very bland. Nevertheless, we had a nice evening.

We had a wonderful Christmas party here. The service was excellent.

Very nice cafe / restaurant, delicious food and super friendly service. A nice location in Munich

it was quiet after lunch, I had ordered a lot of food and drinks and was working on my laptop not disturbing anyone, and the service staff was very rude to me in telling me to leave with a snarky joke.

Thank you!!! We celebrated our daughter's confirmation at Café Ludwig and eat here every now and then. I would give at least 10 stars especially for the service. We felt completely looked after. Ms. A. helped us a lot and made the festival a special experience for all of us. The food was fantastic and very tasty. The upper area is well separated from the restaurant, so we were able to celebrate undisturbed. I can recommend this location without exception!

Alles wunderbar wie immer: das Ambiente, das Personal, das Essen.

Unfortunately closed on Saturday

Sehr schönes Café. Wir waren zum Frühstück da. Service sehr freundlich, Essen ausgezeichnet und das Ambiente ist auch sehr schön. Wir kommen sicher wieder.

Drinks are really good and the atmosphere is classy and gives you a relaxing vibe.

Very good breakfast, nice service. The ambience is quite appealing.

Sehr nettes Personal, gutes Essen, ein wunderschön helles, architektonisch schönes Gebäude. Wir kommen immer wieder gern hierher.

Small café/restaurant in Petuelpark, you can also sit outside. The breakfast was beautifully prepared and tasty, unfortunately the fruit salad was very small for the vegetarian option. The gourmet breakfast for 2 people was really plentiful and very fair in price. Unfortunately there was no gluten-free bread available. If you're looking for a simple but good breakfast, this is the place for you. Service was friendly and accommodating.

Local with a beautiful garden and good food! Friendly staff!

Sehr schön und lecker wie immer Schöne Sommerterrasse

They greet you with faces like: why did you come! The prices don't match the taste of the food! I was sad that a few years ago the restaurant was much better! The waiters are out of place, you need to be at least friendly!

Café Ludwig is a nice restaurant in a cool location right next to the park 🙌🏽 The price-performance ratio is definitely right here 💯 The service is friendly and courteous 👍🏽 The breakfast is delicious, but unfortunately rather typically German and a bit basic 😬 A few variations with avocado or slightly more unusual dishes would be desirable 🫶🏽

Sehr nettes und freundliches Personal ! Frühstück war lecker. Preisniveau Standard für München.

Everything was great and delicious as always 🥰🤩 We love coming here often and again! Super nice and attentive staff, great atmosphere, very tasty homemade lemonades etc. Rosemary lemonade highly recommended!

Nice location, very friendly staff.

Great atmosphere, great service and the food was delicious. Only recommended!

Food is good, the beer garden is covered but not usable because the service doesn't want to walk that far.

Price performance is no longer right. It has simply become too expensive.

Super tasty, lots of space in the shade under the umbrellas, friendly, fast service

Definitely not terrible. Just difficult to recommend or schedule a repeat performance. A limited menu might be to do with more lunch than brunch-time. I discovered I'm not a Dinzler coffee fan. I was underwhelmed with the house wine, again very subjective. My goat's cheese salad was absolutely fine. Ambience and decor pleasant.

Sehr schönes Café, in dem es alles vom Frühstück bis zu deftigen Essen. Toller Service

Lecker Brioche-Burger mit Spiegelei, Speck und Chilimayo, Yummi!!!! 👍

We always enjoy coming here. The selection of cakes is great and the staff is courteous and friendly.

Really nice stay there. Very friendly staff. Everything was very well maintained. Rock on!!

Frühstück im Freien. Wunderschön, ruhig, Essen mega Qualität und Preis/Leistung top. Immer wieder gerne.

Nice café with "normal" food as well as cakes. Good selection of drinks (non-alcoholic, coffee varieties, beer, wine, other alcoholic beverages). Wheelchair accessible, lift also available.

For a neighborhood cafe it's expensive. Lefty

Sehr nettes Personal, Essen war sehr gut und eine gute Auswahl. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Nice place to sit, coffee very tasty, unfortunately no vegan food apart from a vegan alternative. Service is often very stressful and sometimes unfriendly as a result

Dieses Café ist sehr schön. Ich würde es immer weiter empfehlen. Allerdings muss man an besonderen Tagen wie Muttertag länger auf die Bedienung warten, die leider als Einzige im Gartenbereich bedient hat. An sonsten sind die Getränke und das Kuchensortiment auch sehr lecker. Die Kuchenstücke könnten allerdings ein bisschen größer sein. Alles in allem: ich liebe dieses Café und die Lage.

The only thing was the toilet, unfortunately as an older person it is very difficult to go to the first floor. As always, the elevator is broken

The cakes / tarts are a dream...😋😋

Friendly service, very good food, sitting outside in the green when the weather is nice, inside two floors for seating.

Lovely terrace and delicious cake!

Top!! Wie immer, sehr netter Service und tolles Mittagessen, heute mal das Schnitzel 👌

Very unfriendly service.. nice surroundings

Great service, good cake and very comfortable to sit.

Everything was great, small menu, food simple but good.

We are so happy that we found this restaurant in Munich. Price performance top...... We don't go to Munich often, but we always enjoy stopping in for a pig 🐖 roast. Mmm 😋