das Alfreds - Café & Restaurant in Düsseldorf

Breakfast was amazing! Dinner was amazing! Service was amazing I've rarely had such a fantastic breakfast; the chef thought through everything down to the last detail! We were there the next day in the afternoon, and every dish was truly delicious! We'll be back! Service is also incredibly good, by the way! I'd love to give it 1,472,267 stars, but I can only give it 5 :)

Outside in the sun, right next to the zoo park, it's very nice. Inside, I can't say

We were here again today to have breakfast. The service was very nice but the food took probably 40 minutes to arrive, which is clearly too long. Add to that the fact that we had Egg Benedict for 15.90!! paid extra for the avocado, even though it was actually included. That came to almost 19.00 euros for two slices of bread that were way too thick (more than 5cm) with lots of lettuce and a single egg. The egg was also almost hard boiled. The price-performance ratio is absolutely not right here.

I would prefer to give 0 stars. Today my mother ordered a hot drink to take away from the to-go window. After she placed her order in a friendly, good-humored manner, the employee at the window made fun of her at her expense. He had probably expected an effusive welcome and had to make this known to all his employees. I think that's not how you treat your counterpart. If you want something different, you could solve it differently and not expose them.

The breakfast is delicious. I have been there three times and the dinner is also okay. Lunch is really not good, there is very little variety. The Vegan bowl I ordered was very cold. It should have been taken out of the refrigerator and had no flavor.

Portions too small and unfortunately completely overpriced

Very nice meeting point at the zoo park. Very friendly staff

Great change and enrichment at the zoo park. After renovation with plenty of space and a large selection of drinks and food. Plus with pleasantly good service!

It was very well attended on a Sunday. To get seats you should be lucky or make a reservation. There is also a Togo counter.

The food was delicious. Service was okay! Keep it up

Such an asset! The tastiest food and the nicest service in a historic location! And the best thing: always something vegan!

Nice location, delicious breakfast, service could be improved

I go to the best place in ZooViertel every Sunday

Food was very good, but the ambience needs to be improved

We have been to Alfreds several times and can (almost) only have positive things to say. The food is always delicious, we especially like the breakfast. The service is very accommodating. Unfortunately - this is the only point of criticism - the background noise is extremely loud, so you quickly feel uncomfortable when all the tables are occupied.

Long waiting time for both drinks and food. Truffle fries came without truffles and with very little parmesan

Tasty drinks, beautiful atmosphere. Only service is taking a bit long time.

An enrichment for the zoo park. Simply nice to drink a wine or Aperol spritz here on a summer evening.

For me, Das Alfreds is one of my favorite places in Düsseldorf since it has a very good variety of food, be it breakfasts, lunches and various appetizers, etc. Das Alfreds is one of the best cafes I visit because of the kindness and professionalism of its employees. The best Baristas are in Das Alfreds since the temperature of the (coffee) cappuccino, Cortado, etc. is perfect which makes it something very special. Note: Something I really like is cappuccino combined with carrot cake...😋 Thank you very much to the entire Das Alfreds Team of workers, very grateful for the humble treatment of all their clients. Mille grazie 🙏

We like to go to Alfreds for coffee and cake in the afternoon after a walk through the zoo park. We old people are happy about the atmosphere with the many young people and the friendly service.

A pulled chicken burger that seduces with its scent alone: ​​butter-tender, spicy marinated chicken meat, perfectly kissed by the flame and so juicy that every bite is a small revelation. Instead of the usual suspects like mayo or ketchup, melted cheese nestles tenderly against the shredded meat - a fusion of creaminess and depth. Plus homemade fries that outshine any fast food competition with their crispy golden shell and fluffy interior. They come from potatoes that have been hand-chopped with love, because every edge tells its own story. The homemade cole slaw salad is more than just a side dish - it is a poem of crunchy cabbage, delicate dressing and a hint of sweetness that makes the taste buds dance. Everything together on a plate that strives for perfection with every fiber - and in an ambience that captivates even the most discerning eyes with its wonderful elegance at Alfred's am Zoo with excellent service from Ahmed. The price? An almost cheeky deal for what is on offer here. Anyone who enjoys this dish not only licks their fingers, but also their lips - as if there was still a last drop of this culinary masterpiece hidden there.

Alfreds, our regular restaurant in our neighborhood, whether for a café while taking a walk, breakfast, lunch or dinner. We love it. The friendly service, the fresh, very tasty, freshly prepared food, changing lunch menu, great value for money. The atmosphere inside and outside is cozy. The location at the zoo park is wonderful. We can no longer imagine life without it!

Marc, Betsy (dachshund) and Judy had a lot of fun today in "Das Alfreds" at the zoo park. We had a delicious meal, risotto with beetroot and boiled beef, followed by apple crumble cake with cream and 2 cappuccinos - we were able to "take part" in the photos that were taken for the new dishes in the 2025 menu - very nice atmosphere, with friendly, nice employees.

Okay, I can't say more. This review is based on my personal opinion. Today I was there for the first time. I think for the last time too. The conditions were friendly and the atmosphere was quite nice. There was little going on. In other words, few guests. Unusual for a Sunday. But good. Nevertheless, we were seated right next to other people, even though everything was actually free. Of course you have to occupy the seats by the window so that it looks crowded from outside. Old trick. The selection is fine. There is also something for vegetarians. The food looked delicious and tasted good too. Everything was hidden under lots of sprouts and mayo. The “everything” wasn’t the world either. Unfortunately I have to say that the price/performance doesn't fit. For a slice of bread with some avocado and a mini fried egg, 15 euros is really quite an announcement. Of course everything has become more expensive and minimum wage and so on. But it ends somewhere. I go out to eat often. Definitely 3 times a week. But that's wild. Well, Alfred and I would rather go our separate ways.

You are sent out to place your to-go order, only to then order it at the window. Friendly is different

We enjoyed a great breakfast here. The portions were generous and it was very nicely arranged. We also really liked the atmosphere - there were nice people sitting just to the left and right with whom we quickly got into conversation. The service was very attentive and friendly. So we were completely satisfied and will come back!

Went to a coffee chat with a group. Good thing we had reservations. Friendly service, despite being busy. We enjoyed it. Gladly again!

Was a regular customer here. Unfortunately, you can no longer be served to-go. Stood there with children for 5 minutes today and was ignored by 5 employees. Not again. Even if the drinks are very good. Customers should be treated better. Especially if they come several times a week. Very, very unfortunate.

Very delicious breakfasts and ver lovely place! Very nice and friendly service ! Highly recommended.

Always happy here. Very tasty and very nice!

Very cute cafe. It's a bit frightening to see the disabled toilet that closes automatically, but the service is absolutely top and you feel like you're in good hands as a customer. In any case, it's great that there is also a changing option for parents with babies and small children.

On Sunday we went to this café for the first time following a recommendation. The first impression was very nice and the four of us were able to get a table in the corner. Unfortunately, the service didn't come at first and our order was questioned several times. Apparently the apple cake was sold out, which is why we opted for the chocolate cake, which also came quite quickly. But the coffee was a long time coming and wasn't served until about 20 minutes later. Unfortunately, the chocolate cake tasted a bit sticky and had a sour aftertaste, as if it contained too much baking soda. On the way to the toilet, however, I discovered two whole apple pies in the display and was very sorry that we were denied this delicious pie. The rooms are attractively furnished, but the acoustics are very poor, which makes conversation difficult. Added to this is the still disorganized team of waitresses and baristas. A great idea and a beautiful location - but the processes urgently need optimization.

Very nice restaurant with nice staff. The food selection looked promising. Since we only had a very tasty coffee ☕️ ☕️ all we can say is it also looked very tasty.

Although I had high expectations of this place, my experience was average. The food was decent, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. While the portion sizes were generous, I value quality over quantity. The menu primarily features German traditional food, but there were some international options like coconut curries. I suspect that brunch is their specialty, so I'm willing to give it another try. The interior was tasteful and neutral, and the location is perfect for grabbing a to-go drink and taking a stroll in the park.

Cake delicious, service nice but extremely slow and not very communicative (after waiting 15 minutes "we close in 15 minutes, so no more cake for you"), sitting outside was great but boring inside

Super tasty, everything perfect 🤩 jammi 👌

Great café, always delicious food and drinks. Difficult to get a place.

Wanted a coffee to go. The service was hopelessly overwhelmed or understaffed. First we had to wait more than 20 minutes for a coffee (seriously for a to-go item) and then there were no more lids even though we were there at lunchtime. Why this upsets me: I had to resist a review weeks ago when the same thing happened because I thought it was an exception but then it took forever for to-go and then no lids a second time: that's a pattern. The boss should hire more people and keep enough caps because the waiting time and performance are poor for the price. The store lost a customer. 🤷🏻

If I could I would give a 0 for the fact that the employees ignore you 2 hours before closing time because they are in so much hurry to close and go home that they are only interested in cleaning... I would certainly say that is the proper rewiev they deserve. Owner should change closing time to 6 pm and not 8 pm for sundays.

I've been there several times, unfortunately the tables outside were often dirty and weren't cleaned up. The food is very tasty.

The food was fancy, but the portions were quite small. The scrambled eggs with bacon (€11) didn't fill me up, but it was tasty. The service was very bad, although it was friendly, I have never seen service staff pay so little attention to clearing empty plates and taking orders in a timely manner. There were plenty of service staff for the few tables; chatting with each other was probably more important. The kitchen closes at 2 p.m., I wanted to order a second portion at 1:45 p.m. to fill me up. Despite all the stares, waves and greetings from the staff, no one came to us until 2:03 p.m. We couldn't order food anymore - the kitchen was closed! At least the time is very precise. My complaint about this was commented on with a simple apology, but there was no kind of accommodation/compensation, so I am now writing the review. Consolation: The location is really nice right next to the park.

Everything was wonderful and the food was delicious!! Always my pleasure!

Nice spot right next to the park with a diverse menu. We came here for coffee and cake and were not disappointed. The coffee was very tasty, the cheesecake was good. We will definitely stop by again to try breakfast or something from the evening menu. Plus, it's a place to just people watch and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Is recommended.

Great cafe with a beautiful view Very nice and attentive service, beautiful view of the nearby park and delicious coffee and cake ☕🍰 Very clear recommendation 👌🏻

What a beautiful, chilled out location with attentive, friendly staff and very good food, both the truffle fries and the side salad were delicious, as was the chai latte, see you again soon 🥰

The café is nice, but unfriendly service and snoring food ruin the whole impression.

Nice service, although not the fastest. There is a delicious breakfast here, right next to the park. Dogs are also welcome. Recommended for breakfast. Price-performance ratio is good.

Today I wanted to buy a coffee to go for a nice walk in the zoo park. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience at this cafe. At first it took a long time for them to "serve" us at the window for to-go drinks. Then I was allowed to shout (!) to the employee that I would like a latte macchiato with oat milk. After about 2 minutes I got the drink. To pay by card, I put my card on the reader. I couldn't see the display. Did it work? Apparently, because the gentleman immediately brought the device back to its original location and that was it. No “thank you” or “bye” or anything like that. He didn't even look at us anymore. Such behavior is impossible, no matter if you are stressed, because these words are the minimum. The “highlight” came when I tried the latte macchiato. He served it to me with cow's milk. Absolute no-go, because there are allergy sufferers like me who cannot tolerate cow's milk! What did I learn from this visit? 1. I no longer visit this café. 2. Always ask again whether it really is with oat drink (in other cafes it was always prepared correctly for me). P. S.: The walk was still nice! 🌞🌳

We like to go to Alfreds regularly, even for an Aperol in the evening 😉. For some time now, however, it has been noticeable that the pieces of cake are getting smaller and smaller. Today, however, the negative peak. The piece of frosted apple pie was less than twice the size of a matchbox! The price of €3.80 is totally excessive. Sorry, but that can also scare off coffee cake customers! 👎

Had the pulled beef burger with fries - tasty, but could do with some sauce and I find €1.50 for some mayonnaise really cheeky given the already high prices.

Came quite late in the evening but still got to sit calmly and have a nice glass of wine on recommendation of the house.

Super delicious breakfast Service is nice and attentive A little more expensive than other cafes that serve breakfast, but it's worth every cent. I haven't had a better breakfast anywhere else 🩷

Very pleasant atmosphere and nice service. The truffle fries were very tasty.

The wedding party had a fantastic day at Alfreds and were excellently looked after from the champagne reception to the Latenigh Club. The service is top notch!

Went to Alfreds today and go there often. Unfortunately the taller blonde waitress was really bad today. She was completely arrogant, unfriendly and condescending. It seemed to us that she was extremely arrogant because we were foreigners. She wasn't like that at other tables. It's a real shame because the boss is always so nice. As a group of mothers, we always love going to Alfred's, but the behavior today was really not okay and the condescending look from top to bottom wasn't working at all.

Very good cappuccino, juice spritzers also homemade, everything was very tasty. Various cakes are also recommended. Fast and attentive service. The café/restaurant is located directly at the zoo park, so it's ideal for walking a few steps afterwards.

Very good cappuccino, dog-friendly place.

The best cafe in Düsseldorf. Great people, very good drinks and wonderful food. Large cappuccino every day ☕️

I've been there twice now and have to say that the food tastes good, but the portions are relatively small. That's why there is one point less!

Excellent cuisine, great location, excellent price-performance ratio. Fast, very nice service. Dog friendly and very varied menu.

A cozy cafe with a nice view to the Zoo park; a great place for afternoon coffee and cake. The staff are very friendly and the quality of food and drinks is excellent.

We (2) were here for the first time and sat outside in the beautiful sunshine. Until the evening shift there is apparently only one waitress outside. She seemed a bit stressed - understandable - when it's full. We ate a veggie burger and tagliatelle carbonara from the lunch menu for €9.90. What do you expect from a lunch menu? Exactly - that a dish from here will fill you up. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with the carbonara because the portion was so small that I had to order two. When asked about this from inside, the waitress said in monosyllables that there was no other way to do business. My companion - 30 years of gastronomy experience - and I saw it differently. Then it's better to ask for 2-3 euros more, but serve decent portions. Then we drank Alfred's lemonade. We assumed it would be something homemade...it was passion fruit nectar with seltzer water and some mint. We found it a bit misleading. The cake (poppy seeds with a layer of citrus jelly) was very tasty, as was the Americano. We spent a few hours in a pleasant and sociable atmosphere, the location is beautiful.

Great location at the zoo park. Delicious food, friendly and competent service. Excellent. Keep it up.

I've been here twice and I don't want to anymore. You have to wait at least 20 minutes for one drink. Or your order will be just forgotten.

Great café with delicious food and friendly service.

More than 1 hour waiting with baby without any notice upfront. Limited choice of food. Very rude and unfriendly manager. It’s really a pity as the location is great…

You can sit very nicely both inside and outside. Food and drinks are great. And the service is very friendly. I like coming here.

The food tasted super delicious. The waiters were a bit inattentive at first but still friendly. We will be back definitely.

A small, fine cafe, with small dishes, also vegetarian (vegan?) and cakes made in-house. Located in close proximity to the Unterrath cemetery, which is why we were there; after a funeral service. Lines 705 and 707 also have their final stop in this area

Was here for the first time. Very mixed audience, I really like it. I find prices for avocado bread, for example, very expensive.

Delicious and, above all, great service, even with a baby

But I really have to say that it's pretty expensive.

Worst place ever. We have been waiting on a line 15 minutes to order and then they told us that they had too many orders and it wasn’t possible. Afterwards we’ve taken sit on a table outside and have been one hour waiting for an orange juice and granola yogurt. After one hour of waiting we had to leave and they wanted to charge us for the food that we weren’t served.

I only had coffee to go. But the service was just chaotic! Waiters are running all over the place, nobody cares about customers who want something to take away.

Went there for brunch and I ordered the Easter special. My dish, and the dishes from other tables, were swimming in mayonnaise. To then charge almost 16 euros for that is crazy. My partner's dish was more palatable, but also not a hit. Especially not for these high prices. The ambience is very nice, you feel comfortable. The waiters are also really very friendly and helpful. I would only come here for drinks, but I wouldn't eat there anymore. For the veggies: Be sure to ask whether the dishes contain meat. There were two strips of bacon on my dish which was not specified on the menu!

True tolerance does not end when someone has a different opinion. A pity. No one should be denied the right to use the restroom, especially since I offered to pay for it.

Super leckere Küche mit tollem Ambiente direkt am Park . Es gibr dort hausgemachte sehr leckere Kuchen . Sehr kinderfreundlich und top Servicekräfte.

Mittags ist die Speisekarte kleiner als abends, es sollte sich aber dennoch eine Möglichkeit finden. Die Innenbestuhlung verwirrt etwas, da die bequemeren Sitzmöbel außen angeordnet sind und die Notsitze an der attraktiveren Wandlage. Preislich in Ordnung, gerade für Düsseldorf-Zoo, die Bedienung ist freundlich, und das Essen schmeckt.

Alfreds is a very nice cafe/restaurant because the ambience is consistently harmonious. It is a place where no matter whether young or old feels comfortable. Everyone is welcome, whether alone or in groups. I've had one or two latte macchiatos and homemade cakes there myself. Both were very tasty. I now have the impression that no matter what cake I eat there, they always taste delicious :). The staff is very helpful and friendly.

Great service, tasty, good selection, very friendly staff. Just wonderful

Fantastic brunch! Wonderful cake

Finally a café and bistro in the zoo park that is also nicely decorated. The service is very good and friendly. There are weekly changing lunch dishes and other tasty little things. Breakfast and cake anyway. In summer you can also sit outside. Also suitable for children as there is a play area. Now in winter it could be a little warmer inside sometimes.

Tip Top in all areas. Service very nice and attentive. Food very tasty and fair prices. Small play area for kids and the staff was very fond of children. Some children's meals and children's meals. Very, very great!

Delicious breakfast in a lovely atmosphere

Beautiful café and restaurant in the zoo park. Alfreds offers everything your heart desires for a relaxing day or evening, both to linger and to-go. Breakfast can be particularly recommended. :)

A relatively new cafe located at the entrance to Zoo Park. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and a wide selection of menus, and for lunch you can get pasta for as little as €9. The inside of the restaurant is larger than I expected, but it's very busy and noisy during lunchtime, so I don't think it's suitable for when you want to have a leisurely conversation.

It's nice, but totally overpriced...the fries cost 5.50 euros last year, now they cost 9.50 euros!!!!! This is a rip off

A very pleasant restaurant. The terrace with a view of the park. Black parasols, nice cutlery and delicious food at good prices. Attentive service. We recommend. Günter F. Schmitz author

Varied lunch menu. We really enjoy eating there. Great service and very nice staff ☺️

I love sitting in the café and looking out over the zoo park. Cakes and drinks are very tasty and the waitresses are always very friendly, even if it is very crowded and chaotic (like every Sunday).

Alfreds is a very cute and family-friendly café. I've been there several times and had breakfast, lunch or got a snack - and I have to say that the food was always great in taste and well prepared. Can only recommend this café for a visit after a leisurely walk in the zoo park.

Nettes Café. Freundlicher Service. Perfekt für einen Kaffee zwischendurch. Auch das Frühstück ist für die kleine Location gut

Really cute place by the Zoopark. We love their Aperol spritz, also the tall blonde waitress is very friendly 🩷

Super Frühstück! Mega schönes Lokal, tolle Auswahl und mega lecker. Stammlokal ab jetzt!

Super leckeres Frühstück sehr nettes Personal ,wir kommen wieder

Super Kuchen, sehr leckerer Kaffee und auch eine schöne Auswahl an Weinen

Super Restaurant mit klasse Frühstück. Auch für Nachmittagskuchen und Abendessen ist gesorgt. Daußen sitzt es sich besonders schön - besonders mit Hund. Wenn viel zu tun ist, braucht der - sehr nette - Service etwas Zeit. Aber das ist in Ordnung. Das Gesamtkonzept stimmt.

Super tolles gelungene Konzept. Von Frühstück, abwechslungsreiche Mittagskarte und super leckeren Kaffee mit selbst gebackenem Kuchen bis über Abendessen fehlt hier an nichts. Tolles Ambiente direkt am Park mit freundlichem Personal. 👌

Süße, gemütliche Location. Preis Leistung super. Sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Wir kommen wieder!

Leckeres Essen mit einer tollen Ambiente.Bei einem Spaziergang im Zoopark, Alfreds Kuchen und Kaffee nicht vergessen.