Erste Liebe Freiburg in Freiburg im Breisgau

I can definitely recommend it, but when it's really full it can get a bit loud.

Very loud, service friendly but not enough people, so they were overwhelmed. Gluten-free isn't consistently indicated on the menu; if we hadn't asked, our companion wouldn't have been with us. Portions were okay, average. Drinks were very expensive.

ATTENTION: Allergen identification is massively incorrect!! Gluten-free is supposedly possible, but it's better to ask twice or triple! The fries are NOT gluten free! I was first told by the waiter that they were gluten-free, but upon further inquiry I was told that nuggets were also made in the same deep fryer! So a massive gluten trap! Service was okay, forgotten at the beginning and didn't get any cards. Apart from the difficulty with gluten-free, the food was very tasty and in decent portions. Cocktails are also very good with a great selection.

I was there twice when I visited Freiburg and was very satisfied. The food was fresh, tasty and the portions were generous. The service was very attentive and also very friendly.

I ended up here thanks to a recommendation from a friend. Will definitely come again. Everything is right here. 😊

Nice shop, good food, enjoy coming here 👍

Service very pleasant and prompt. The food was delicious and the portion was just right. We would be happy to come by again.

Delicious! Welcoming staff, good atmosphere. Level of music just perfect. Lots of people but not too long a wait and good quality food. Good cocktails. Glad to have eaten here!

I had dinner with my family today, May 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. We have been to you many times but we have never been as disappointed as today. We ordered pork schnitzel twice, a flamen cake and pork steak twice. So far everything was good. My mother asked if she could have an apple spritzer with spreit and unfortunately it wasn't what she had ordered. The two pork schnitzels were ok but dry and not seasoned properly. We weren't asked if we needed ketchup, we weren't even asked if everything was okay. Me and my father had the two pork loin steaks. Actually there was supposed to be Championram sauce there but it wasn't in the city of herb butter and horse marina sauce. We then asked if that was correct and whether we had to order a different sauce like it was on the menu. The waitress just said that it always comes with herbal butter and Rossmann sauce. Then we showed her what was on the card and told her something different. If we had known that we would have taken something else because we don't eat Rossmann. She went up there into the kitchen. She then apologized and left. The only thing that tasted good was the salad and the tarte flambée. It was the last time we ate with you and we won't be coming back now. Except we didn't get an apology, we are very disappointed 😤😠🥺.

Very nice atmosphere, super nice service. Something for every hunger! Unfortunately, the music was a bit too loud for us to have a pleasant conversation (unfortunately this was also confirmed by the waitress, as she had difficulty understanding us when we took our order).

That was probably a shot in the oven Ordered 2 cokes, only received 1. The 2 then came upon request The daily dish on the menu was Mie noodles, and glass noodles were served. Unfortunately there was no time to order anything else during the lunch break, so we shared the correctly served tarte flambée. Consumed: 1 tarte flambée and 2 cola Invoice received for: 1 wine spritzer and 1 x vegetable dumplings... Here you should check exactly what is being billed. P.S. The “runners” were very nice and accommodating, so 2 points for the service

Not recommended. The ambience is quite nice, the food is of poor quality. Some of the fried potatoes were burnt, the portions were small, and the price was clearly excessive. Since my last visit the quality of the food has developed very negatively.

Ambiance very cozy. Service good. Food mediocre and too expensive!

Delicious food, great service, cool ambience

I like to visit Erste Liebe for their delicious food, because there are unique alternatives, especially for breakfast I also like the atmosphere of the café and the friendly service, although it could be a bit more ambitious. After the first drink and food order, he tends to make himself scarce, so unfortunately we often had to sit dry and wait. If you're looking for a quiet place to eat, you've come to the wrong place. First love is quite loud. The noise level is constantly increasing as guests try to drown out the loud music. Sometimes it is a revelation to leave this café and enjoy the silence of the city noise. In the summer some tables are busy. So if you still want to sit inside, you shouldn't look for a spot along the wall. When you open the doors you are not exposed to a subtle draft All in all, a solid choice for breakfast and lunch in general.

Spontaneous reservation worked great! Food was also very tasty 😋

Very nice restaurant. Great ambience! Friendly service!

Good address for a quality lunch. The current weekly menu is always on the website, so you can check in advance. Not cheap in price, but still good value for money.

I was there at the weekend, and I have to say, it's a restaurant and not a bar! The music was so loud, you couldn't even have a proper conversation. Then our drinks were empty and no one came to ask if we wanted anything else. The lady with the brown hair was very unfriendly!! The prices are way too high!! That was our last visit.

Great breakfast, would be happy again.

Very nice service and very tasty breakfast

Eat good 👍 Service very nice and quick Ambience good 👍 Price performance mediocre, a bit overpriced Would come again.

Were at Erste Liebe last night for food and cocktails. The service was friendly and accommodating. The food came quickly and was very tasty. We also thought the cocktails were very good. A very nice evening!

Service is great! The service was very friendly and the drinks came very quickly. People often asked if everything was okay. The food was also very good. Overall, I can only recommend First Love.

Went once for lunch and once for breakfast. Both were fine.

I come to this restaurant quite often with my friends or family. The atmosphere is always very pleasant, which makes the drinks or dishes even more enjoyable. The menu is quite diverse, the staff is also very friendly, and our orders were never late. I would recommend going any time of the day. It's perfect as a breakfast or brunch spot, a romantic spot for dinner with your partner or a fun weekend with friends or loved ones.

During my family's trip to Freiburg, and together with friends we met there, we chose this particular place to have our lunch. The food is not bad. But we had a very bad experience from the unacceptable behavior of the staff: When we ordered a dessert together with coffees, they brought the coffees and not the dessert, which, although we reminded it every little while (at least 3-4 reminders) did not come and they answered us vaguely that "it is being prepared". Even on one of the reminders, in which we asked them when they would bring it and informed them that we wanted to leave, we still got a vague answer ("preparing" or something like that) (When ordering the coffees, no information was given regarding a special wait for this dessert) When, and after at least three quarters had passed, we asked to cancel the dessert order as we wanted to leave, the waitress told us that the dessert would have to be paid for after it had been ordered. Then we protested that it is not possible to pay for a dessert that was not even brought to us. Then the waitress went to the kitchen and came back with another waitress (her boss?) who brought the dessert. We protested (and of course there was an incident in the store) and said that we thought it would be right for them to have accepted the cancellation since they were so late. But they persisted. In order not to continue we paid and left - without eating the dessert. Of course the above incident spoiled our mood for the rest of the day. I find this customer behavior unacceptable and insulting and will obviously never go to this store again

Service was okay, unfortunately we got the wrong sauce, and the toilet was relatively unclean. On the other hand, I found the changing table to be a disgrace; in German it was simply disgusting! It is completely dirty and wobbly, and the changing mat was also stained.

We ate very tasty ravioli in the dining room. Except when it's cold, you can also sit outside towards Holzmarkt or Gartenstrasse. Good location at the Holzmarkt tram stop near Bertoldsbrunnen. Modern, friendly design, friendly service.

A little expensive but hey it was New Year. Eat well and in the right quantity

Everything was ok, very busy, but unfortunately the food (meat dishes) wasn't "very good". salad was great.

I would just go there again and again. Were there both in the evening and for breakfast. The young team is just so dynamic and warm - you want service like this everywhere! I hope you get paid well :) - Food wise it's perfect - the cocktails are super tasty :) The next time we're in Freiburg, we'll definitely stop by again!

Delicious food. I can especially recommend the lunch menu. In my opinion, the prices of the dishes from the normal menu are a bit too high, but as I said: very tasty :) The staff could be a little more attentive (depending on the day?).

Very friendly service, but the food wasn't really impressive. The salmon was cooked rather than grilled and the risotto could have used 3-5 minutes more cooking, although it was nicely seasoned. The salad was good. Better smaller portions with better quality.

Very cute shop with pretty wallpaper :-) Didn't eat anything, just drank. It took an eternity or two before we got around to ordering something. Unfortunately, we also noticed how people at the next table argued that dessert wasn't included with the statement "yes, the place is full." We then ordered our drinks, received them and found them to be good. It's clear that a full hut means stress. Nevertheless, the gastronomy lives from the guests ;-)

It's going ok. From a culinary point of view, it's not a challenge. Home cooking.

Went there for dinner on Christmas Eve. The music was way too loud. It was difficult to have a conversation. The service was nice, but one drink was forgotten, then one too many was brought. The food was good and served quickly. For the price we had imagined larger quantities and a quieter atmosphere. At the neighboring table, four guests were already drunk beyond their thirst. It's a shame, we had imagined the evening to be more comfortable and quiet.

Very friendly service and the dressing on the lamb's lettuce was very tasty. Atmosphere very cozy, even when it's full.

We didn't see any service in 25 minutes, we wanted something to eat and drink. It's a shame the restaurant was recommended to us. We were very disappointed!

I can only recommend it to you. The fries and the veal schnitzel as well as the salad are super delicious

Dear people. We had dinner with you yesterday and were looking forward to a certain dish of the day. Unfortunately that happened a week ago. Today is Thursday, December 19th, 2024 and you still have the daily menu from last week online.

We entered the restaurant today around 2 p.m.! At around 2:35 p.m. we left WITHOUT getting paid. The waitress served at the table next door, sorry 0 points is not possible.

After 24 minutes of waiting we left. One condition worked, the other had to do with her cell phone.

We were there for breakfast. After complaining, we received the table we had pre-ordered. The food is really good and inexpensive. The ambience is lousy and overly loud due to the very narrow seating

The Wiener Schnitzel was huge and tasted wonderful.

Solid food, great service with very friendly staff and good atmosphere.

Went to Freiburg for couples time and chose our first love. We were and still are thrilled. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was really great! If you go to Freiburg again then definitely go there again. I would recommend booking a table.

The burger for €23 was uniquely raw. I immediately recommended it.

Great restaurant and great atmosphere. We had the Romeo and Juliet brunch, which cost 37.90 (approx. 18 euros/person). The drinks were super good. The waitresses are friendly and the service is quick. I highly recommend people visiting or living in Freiburg to go there.

Everything went well. Had hamburger with lamb's lettuce. Service was also very attentive and friendly Gladly again

The staff is very quick and courteous. The food comes quickly. The interior is attractive. Unfortunately, the food is mediocre: the terriyaki vegetables are just vegetables drowned in terriyaki sauce. The hamburgers are okay, but not amazing either. The risotto was more of a rice mush. At these prices I would have hoped for something better. It's a shame, because the people working there are all very motivated and nice.

You are often simply forgotten outside as a customer, waiting times are very long and the toilets are disgusting, and the food in there is also abnormally bad.

Be sure to reserve a table. Lots of young audience. Unfortunately, special needs are not taken into account at all. The seating is quite tight and therefore only partially comfortable. Burger very fattening and greasy. The staff tries to be friendly and only partially attentive.

My hotel receptionist recommended this restaurant and I’m so pleased to have come here. The servers were so nice and welcoming. The person who took care of me understood english which was very nice as this was my first experience in Germany. I ordered the grilled salmon with pumpkin risotto and it was delicious! I couldn’t stop eating after I was full because it was so good. Highly recommend!

Service was rather unfriendly. Food was strangely seasoned. I didn't like it

Potato soup only tasted like milk and was too expensive at 10 euros - with probably a cost of 1.50 euros. Service absolutely bad. No hello, thank you, please, no attention or asking how the food was. The toilets were also not in order and matched the overall unprofessional appearance of the service.

Delicious food and nice employees

11:20 there is still no menu to eat anything except breakfast. Everything is expensive. The tomato mozzarella plate, not even a whole tomato, 4 slices of mozzarella for more than 6 euros. Breakfast is without coffee. That's added to the price on top. We didn't fall in love with our first love that much.

A place for young people, modern and casual, food and drink were so-so.

The place is nice And the service is good But the food was very bland

A friend and I went there for the first time today. There is an attempt to create a nice, pleasant atmosphere, but it remains an attempt. The service was very stressed, extremely taciturn and friendliness was also missing. We ordered “filled waffles”... we got very dark ones. dry, carelessly filled waffles... of course vanilla ice cream was also out... a shame... and a whole €12... we actually wanted to go there for brunch one day... but the shop convinced us not to come back. ..

Unfortunately, it is no longer the first port of call for eating out. Long breakfast

Simply great. No reservation and yet they made it possible as soon as we got a table. 👌

Today I spontaneously wanted to reserve a table for tomorrow and called. The employee was initially friendly and wanted to know what time. Since we were flexible, I said it didn't matter to us when he had something free. The employee then made a complete fool of me and said he didn't want to go to a kindergarten like that and that I should please tell him a time. I was already annoyed and answered 10 and wanted to say goodbye, he stopped me because he wanted my name and number. I was about to tell him this, a short while later he interrupted me, said oh whatever and hung up. I think your staff desperately needs training on how to deal with guests. I am very shocked by this behavior.

Super lovely staff and sweet bartenders

Delicious breakfast. We'd love to come back.

Anyone who comes to Freiburg must definitely come in here!!!!! A pleasure every time.

Good service, nice bistro but price a little too expensive

The food was very tasty and lovingly prepared. It makes your mouth water. Nice, courteous, competent service. Current newspapers are available for customers. Super!

Very friendly staff. Homemade burgers. It seems okay inside. You can also sit outside

Quite loud and crowded. The service was very busy but friendly.

During the week we managed to get a table for three people without a reservation. The breakfast was delicious. There was a good selection.

We really enjoyed the culinary delights! The risotto in particular was an absolute dream - I could have literally laid myself in it, it was that delicious. The pasta with prawns and pesto was unfortunately a bit disappointing as it was swimming in too much oil and the taste wasn't entirely convincing - that was the only thing we didn't like. On the day of our visit, the service was a bit overwhelmed, which was probably due to the home game and the Fashion & Festival - the city was simply extremely crowded, which also dampened the atmosphere a bit. Nevertheless, overall it was a nice visit with great food and we would like to come back!

Very tasty, great service, will come again.

Very good food and nice service

It was just perfect, we were stranded here in bad weather. Spent the whole afternoon here, enjoyed fine beer and drinks. The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was great too. Keep it up

I went there spontaneously for dinner with a friend one evening during the week. Cozy atmosphere, very friendly service and a Burge to kneel down on! The fries weren't quite to my taste but the fantastic burger easily made up for that. The colleague had the mushroom risotto, which he said was also very good.

We had breakfast here and took the Romeo & Juliet menu. Unfortunately the rolls weren't that good. The Nutella first had to be stirred again. There is only one "ham variation" as a meat cold cut (two different slices of ham, each halved). The fried egg was still pretty gooey on top. Overall, neither of us (fiancée eats a vegetarian diet) were very impressed. But the muesli was very tasty. The service, however, was good and quick. The shop itself is tidy and quite nice.

Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. Priced in the middle range.

Very tasty breakfast Nice location

Really very good!! I have been a regular guest at Erste Liebe in Freiburg for several years now and it is one of my absolute favorite restaurants/bars in Freiburg. The service is outstanding and always very friendly. Anyone who wants a break from stressful everyday life should come here!

I've never seen such a bad bar before! We went with my friends to have a nice evening but we were literally thrown out. The staff was extremely rude and disrespectful. They don't know how to treat customers. They took us out for no reason before we even finished our drinks! I definitely won't go again and I don't recommend it to anyone. Don't waste your money and time!

We had a really terrible evening in the “Erste Liebe” bar. Two employees suddenly and without warning kicked us out. One of the two, who apparently only spoke English, was extremely arrogant and chased us off the terrace because of the alleged noise. Curiously, immediately afterwards he sat down on that terrace with a pizza and ate it with relish. I have never experienced such unprofessional and disrespectful behavior. Absolutely no recommendation!

Forced out the door by staff. We were told they wanted to close. We were allowed to take our half-full drinks outside in paper cups. Before that, the waitresses had already given us critical looks several times. Then we were told that you couldn't sit on the (dead) terrace either, as there were relevant regulations. We still understood that, even if the communication was really underground. Afterwards, the staff sat down on the terrace, which was supposedly no longer in use, and ate pizza. I have no idea what difference this makes in terms of noise pollution for the neighbors. Luckily I've never experienced this before, hopefully it won't happen again! Extremely disappointing!

Friendly staff, cosy dining area and best Flammkuchen of my life (Ziegenkäse). Also great fresh tea. Just what I needed after a long day. Thank you!

Actually it was nice, but they were turned away hours before the actual closing time. Apparently it was communicated that it was the last round and then they were shown out the door with the almost full drink in a cup. Unfortunately, when we wanted to finish the cup in front of the door, we were chased away because it would be rest afterward. The waitresses then sat down in our seemingly forbidden places and had dinner. Unfortunately, Hospitable and Tolerance was not broadcast that evening. Luckily I've never experienced it before, not even in this restaurant!

A real gem in Freiburg - fantastic breakfast for two! I recently had breakfast at "Erste Liebe" in Freiburg and I have to say, I'm absolutely thrilled! The restaurant offers a unique atmosphere and an incredibly high quality breakfast selection. The ambience is stylish, cozy and invites you to linger. Breakfast for two is simply amazing - a huge variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients, from delicious rolls to delicious spreads and tempting desserts. There is something to suit every taste. The entire staff was also very friendly, attentive and competent. You can tell that people work here with heart and passion. So if you are looking for a special breakfast experience in Freiburg, “Erste Liebe” is the right place for you. I can highly recommend this address and look forward to my next visit!

Great location and super nice staff!

Nice restaurant with nice staff! Good atmosphere and complete menu.

We had a great time sitting outside - but it's really nice everywhere - cozy inside and outside under the trees... Freiburg flair 🥰 The card leaves nothing to be desired The cocktails were super delicious The food was incredibly great - we were there with the company and had ordered in advance / it was well organized!!! Thank you that everything worked out so well :) delicious - everyone was thrilled!! Well cooked ❤️super nice service - asked again and again - the boss is also very popular and concerned about all the guests - everything makes a very welcome impression! I can only recommend it

Delicious tarte flambée. Nice waitresses! Gladly again

Potatoes are incredibly well fried and the speed of preparation is breathtaking! Staff is extremely courteous and happy to recommend multiple options if you have any questions. The breakfast menu is particularly interesting, as it includes breakfasts from particularly romantic countries. The visit can take place with family or friends. I can only recommend it!

We stopped for breakfast in this nice restaurant with four people. The selection was very good and there was something for everyone. The service was very friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a stop!

Cozy, super nice staff, large selection of breakfasts. Yummy. Would come again.

Excellent German restaurant. Various menu options. Even though it was busy, we got our food very quickly.

Super friendly staff, extremely friendly and accommodating. It's nice to sit outside under the trees. The food is absolutely top and there is a wide drinks menu

Nice outdoor seating, delicious dumplings, tasty spaetzle, nice service, completely satisfied

Very nice terrace. Nice and attentive service

Delicious food and good portions, nice decor

a great place to sit and drink coffee. The staff is friendly and non-intrusive and you can be sure that you will be served professionally and with heart. The breakfast was delicious, special thanks to the chefs of this cafe.