Gaffel am Dom in Köln

I went there in April 2024. The food is nice especially the dessert but it is absurd how the waiter charged me 10% tips without asking me. When I checked the amount before paying, the waiter did not show me the tip, after I paid and the receipt was printed, I saw the tip on the bill, and the waiter is reluctant to remove it from the bill and said it is normal to tip. Terrible.

We went to this brewery for the first time today at Easter with my in-laws. The waitress was very friendly and the service was great. The food was very tasty, maybe we will go there again next year.

I got the feeling that the waiter was trying to take advantage of my friends because they were tourists that didn’t speak German.

If Cologne...then the gaff at the cathedral 👍 Everything is just right here!

Very unfriendly older lady in service and reception... just cleaned out. Had lunch before, which was not too bad then, now a total disappointment, so never again

I made reservations for our company there twice in different weeks: once in the guest room (approx. 50 people) downstairs and once in the cathedral room (approx. 80 people). I can only say that all guests (national and international) really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great and the Köbes/the Köbes (or is it Köbesse?) were super nice. We would love to come back!

The service in the brewery was very good. The food was a joke. I ordered schnitzel Viennese style for €19.90. The size of the schnitzel could also be from the children's menu.

I must say, I had the best goulash ever here, it was spicy but not too much, the flavor was definitely there, the meat melted on my tongue! The beer, yes, that was perfect, a real German brauhaus, we sat down and within a minute there were 2 beers for us without asking anything, good prices. The server was very friendly, nothing compared to früh! I would do both again if I am in the area.

Despite the size, the service is perfect. We were helped with food and drinks within 15 minutes. There are large brewing kettles available. There is also a disabled toilet in the café, right next to the entrance.

Excellent stop in Cologne, Been frequently visiting this establishment for 5 years.

Food was good, but there are better places nearby.

Even though we had a lot of luggage and a bicycle with us, we were served in a friendly manner. Great location with a view of the cathedral. The Cologne train station is unique.

Very tasty food, rustic atmosphere. If you have sensitive ears, you must bring earplugs.

We had a great evening with you. I received very positive feedback from all of my birthday guests without exception regarding your brewery, the great atmosphere, the food and, last but not least, the Köbes, which was extremely positively rated by my guests. All in all, it was a great birthday party - and I would like to thank the Gaffel team for that. We would love to come back!

These guys don’t know what restaurant business is about It wasn’t like that last year The manager has zero knowledge about management Food was late for and hour and a half with no even any kind of apologetic manner The manager was hiding and pushing waiters to deal with it Such a loss it used to be a great place

Adam (waitress) best man! Very honest and best service!

Thank you for the hospitality, wonderful restaurant 🍽️ very tasty food, excellent beer in the best German tradition, friendly staff also speaks English!🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦 I recommend it, I liked it very much!

Lots going on and very loud in the room, the food could have been better but the salad and tartar starter were good and 4 stars ⭐️!

Very unfriendly service that makes you feel like you are not wanted there. If you order a juice spritzer, you will be served a non-alcoholic beer instead. Extremely loud pub, sometimes you can only have a conversation while shouting - I wouldn't recommend it for eating, it's obviously aimed at guests who drink a lot of alcohol. The menu is also completely out of date, I haven't seen it anywhere in a long time that is so meat-heavy and has extremely few drink options. The food is good quality but.

The food and service were excellent!!! Always happy again :-)

Krolsh or krolsh nothing wrong with that

Great store. Live music on Fridays from 10.30 p.m. Always in the mood, the Könes are awesome 🔨

If you're a fan of over-fried potatoes for almost 30 euros, this is a good place. The potatoes come with a rubber truck tire called "steak" 1/5 star ⭐

Very nice and good brewery, good and friendly service, good food, always happy

We were here before our visit to the stadium and, as usual, it was very pleasant. Kölsch was freshly tapped and delivered quickly. What more could you want 😉

Typical brewery with typical prices for the location. Great for groups. Unfortunately the knuckle wasn't very crispy, but the rest of the food was solid.

Always happy to come here. Drank delicious Kölsch and ate great “Himmel un Ääd”. Super nice staff, attentive and quick. Always happy to come here🍺. We can only recommend it.

The waiter almost threw the bottle at our faces and also insulted us by only offering 7 euros as a tip. I’m Chinese, with my boyfriend’s family from Spain, and we didn’t know how things work here—especially since we didn’t even receive any service. Please inform customers before they take a seat if you require at least a 20% tip to dine at your place. Thank you.

Immer wieder gerne. Trotz vollem Lokal Bedienung freundlich und zuvorkommend. Essen sehr gut. Kölsch lecker. Leider war Keller nicht geöffnet.

For me, this Rhenish Kölsche rudeness of service is not a cult but simply rude. I have no idea why you can't just be friendly. Food typical brewery, delicious!

The beer is salty and delicious. The amount is huge! Don't let your guard down! I felt the taste of the German soul.

It is a restaurant that I visit every time I go to Cologne, with its wonderful atmosphere, pleasant and delicious food, and very delicious beer. It is usually quite crowded and therefore a bit noisy, but it is one of the best examples of German cuisine.

You can't be in Koln and not go!

Unfortunately, Cologne is a tourist city and you can tell this straight away in the Gaffels am Dom, no matter when I'm there it's always busy. The food is delicious, but it's a shame that the butter is too cold and hard to spread on the röggelchen. During my last visit, the service was in a bad mood and possibly didn't feel like working.

Quaint brewery restaurant. Food was very good. Kölsch as well. The waiter took some getting used to but was competent.

Ideal place to celebrate with friends!

This place is a miracle. Usually bars and restaurants close to the main tourist attractions in cities are not that good, but this place is really good. The food, drinks, service, decor, everything was very good. It was a huge surprise. And the bathroom is very clean too (something rare to see in very touristy places).

Great location. Lot of the atmosphere depends on how much people are in. But at its best it is quite traditional brewery restaurant.

Very good Kölsch but the food is nowhere near as good as it used to be. But still a very quaint and nice atmosphere.

When we are in Cologne we would love to come to you! Great service, delicious food, always a tip top! I own a Kölsch pub on the Moselle, of course with a gaff!😀

Vibe is good but beer is a bit pricey.

We had jail and were deliciously spoiled. Great value for money. Thank you,

A quaint, cool Cologne pub with super-friendly and attentive waiters! Highly recommended. A must-visit when visiting Cologne!

A large brewery with plenty of tables and seating. It was practically sold out when we were there. But despite the crowds, the food (potato pancakes with salmon and Hennes salad) was excellent, and the waiter was extremely friendly. We highly recommend the brewery.

Very nice and quick waiters. Food was okay, Kölsch tasted good...Real brewery atmosphere...we'll be back...

Great there, can only recommend it!

Good beer, good food, I recommend it.

The entrance looked narrow, but the interior was quite wide. The food was delicious and the staff was kind.

The wait for food was long but the snitzel I ate was really very good. I had already been to this place years ago and it reconfirmed my expectations (despite being in a super tourist area and close to the station, it manages to remain a good historic brewery). I recommend it for those who are not in a hurry and want to enjoy good German food in a typical setting.

We were there on Saturday, and unfortunately, it wasn't good. We've never had such a bad schnitzel before; even the ice cream for dessert had freezer burn. The atmosphere was far too loud, like a hall, and to top it all off, they handed us a discreet note saying our table had been reserved for another person after only 45 minutes.

Kölsch comes quickly and regularly! Methappen tastes good. Service is super friendly 😊 Big, loud brewery.

Very tasty and not expensive ☺️Large portions and great atmosphere. Many people. Good beer. Friendly waiters ☺️I liked everything, very satisfied

Very good food and excellent service from Perikles the Greek. I recommend it 100%

This is where the “world” meets. People from many nations are guests here and enjoy the home-style, delicious food in a special atmosphere. The harmonious atmosphere and friendly staff make the stop an experience. We enjoyed “Himmel und Äd” and “Kölner Brauhausteller”. The dessert menu is also impressive!

The reservation worked well. Service and food were delicious. The Zwiebelrostbraten (onion roast) is similar to a steak with onions, but very tasty. We'll be back. Thank you.

It's always great to stop here when you have a one- or two-hour layover in Cologne. My personal favorite Cologne brewery—even though it's naturally overrun with tourists. Top-notch service, a superbly friendly team, a great selection, and just a relaxed vibe. The food comes out quickly and is always delicious. A Cologne-style plate for breakfast is always a hit!

I am sometimes a guest here when football games are broadcast live. First and foremost, of course, are the 1. FC Köln fans here. Things are going very well for Eff-Toe at the moment. The atmosphere is always very nice.

Not as service-oriented as Frūh. On Saturdays it takes a long time to pay. Because it is busy then, a lot of food is already prepared. That is a pity because the atmosphere is excellent!

My favorite Brauhaus. It is next to the cathedral and if you stand at the window you have excellent views. Good service, good beer and a wide variety of dishes to try with the kitchen open continuously.

Very personable. Guido served us very well!!!

Loved the place. Loved the beer. And loved the food. Not much more to say

The best place to drink around cologne hands down. Gaffiel Weiss is beautiful. Staff are really engaging and super friendly

Interesting but not entertaining.

came by by chance and everything was great

We go for lunch shortly before carnival. Very tasty currywurst and very friendly Köbes

A beautiful restaurant in a great location. However, I had several problems: 1) I don't like mineral water and they refused to serve me regular tap water even though we ordered full meals. 2) I understand gas stations and fast food places asking you to pay to use the toilet. However, I don't understand why a full serve restaurant would charge their patron. 3) The herring went right through me. That never happened to me before anywhere. Enough said.

Seven of us were there for dinner before the musical Mouli Rouge. It was very crowded upstairs and a bit loud in my opinion. We were led to the lower area where there were still seats available and it was quieter. The food was okay, schnitzel mut fries and salad can be recommended. Service staff is very nice and relaxed. We would go again.

Right across from the Cathedral, definitely a must stop for some schnitzel. Has a open pub vibe. Staff is awesome, vibes were good and good food. Schnitzel was good, juicy not overcooked and crispy. Potatoes were ok, I felt like they could have used some extra crispiness and a bit little more seasoning. Price was good! Beer yummy!

Typical brewery. Very friendly and accommodating.

Was here briefly on the recommendation of a “local”. There were potato pancakes with Mett - sorry, I can't speak kölsch. And once you understand the system with the beer, the whole thing is really funny. The food was good, the beer was delicious and everyone was in a good mood even at lunchtime.

The cozy restaurant is opposite the main train station and right next to Cologne Cathedral. The food is homely and very rich and is rounded off with a delicious... The service could be a bit friendlier, but otherwise this brewery is worth a visit

Nice, relaxed brewery atmosphere, which makes it even more comfortable and atmospheric because it is always busy. Of course delicious Kölsch and a nice brewery and Cologne menu.

Immensa birreria in pieno stile tedesco situata a due passi dal Duomo. Servizio sbrigativo, ma cortese, efficiente e rapido nonostante l'affollamento. Birra ottima prodotta direttamente dal birrificio, cucina come da tradizione gustosa e robusta. Ottime in particolare le polpette di manzo con salsa alla birra ed insalata di patate.

Great service! Kisses to Susanne <3

a really nice restaurant with a great location right next to Cologne Cathedral. We tried the schnitzel with the really delicious mushroom sauce. The schnitzel was really juicy and tasty. We also tried apple strudel, which was also great. I would definitely come back next time and try the other dishes.

Wonderful. Food delicious, service super nice. Thank you ☺️

I do not recommend this restaurant. We went as a group of seven women and were VERY poorly treated. A restaurant staff member accidentally knocked over one of our beer glasses and was extremely rude, blaming us for it. He didn’t clean up the mess he made and literally threw napkins in the middle of the table for us to clean it ourselves. Obviously, we decided to leave and not eat at this place, but they blocked the door to prevent us from leaving without paying, as if we were criminals. Truly outrageous. We do not recommend it and will not be coming back.

Great!!! We'll be back there soon!!!!

Gaffel am Dom is a great place to experience traditional German food in Cologne. Their Kölsch beer is fresh and perfectly complements the crispy Schnitzel. The portion sizes are generous, making it a satisfying meal. The price and taste balance is excellent, offering good value for money. A must-visit spot for authentic local flavors. Usually local people choose this place. Service and waiters are good.

Great food Great service Great atmosphere Simply recommended

No, I did not expect this...the staff is rude, refuses to speak English. We wanted to visit this establishment, I came 500 km away and read the reviews, I really wanted to try the shank, but the waiter did not want to speak English, and the second one was sent downstairs, because he did not want to clean the table or what was on his mind... Rude waiters, after this I will not come back and do not recommend to others, because you will be sent ... and with a bad mood. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! There are many other establishments with friendly staff and a great atmosphere

Good beer, good food, great atmosphere.

Was there for the first time and was very satisfied. The service was very friendly and accommodating. The food we had was very tasty and lots of it. We will come back to the game of our beloved EffZeh. Were very satisfied and kudos to the service in the lower (basement) area. You were great. greeting Micha from Duisburg ♥️🤍🐐

I can really only recommend it. The staff is super friendly and there is a relaxed atmosphere

Alaaf, laughed, danced, drank, felt good, thank you 🫠

Carnival celebrated there on Saturday. Went there at 11:30 a.m. and it was still manageably busy. Atmosphere was okay at the beginning. When everything filled up around 2:30 p.m., the atmosphere and the live band got much better and it was fun to celebrate there. Unfortunately, from 4 p.m. onwards you could only stand on your feet and it was far too crowded. We then decided to leave. Beer was delicious. However, it's a shame that the water costs €1 more than the beer. This encourages heavy drinking. Staff was attentive and friendly. Many Cologne songs that were repeated after 3 hours. Little variety through international music, which was actually to be expected from the title of the party 'Call on me'. Entrance ticket at €25 acceptable. Unfortunately, the food downstairs was very simple and quite varied.

nothing very extraordinary in terms of cuisine. On the other hand, the value for money is acceptable.

For me/us the epitome of Cologne breweries. It has now almost become a second home.

We were here last month. The food and drinks were good but I can't say the same for the waiters. They were very rude and careless.

Wir haben erneut an Karnevalssamstag die Call on me Party besucht, wie auch in den letzten Jahren top organisiert, ausreichend Getränke-Theken aufgebaut, sehr fairer Kölsch-Preis mit 2,50€, zusätzliche Toiletten im Innenhof, selbst die Currywurst samt Pommes war sehr gut. Eines der besten Brauhäuser Kölns. Klare Empfehlung!

Been coming to the After Zoch Party for years but the music gets worse every year, it's Rose Monday please play carnival music!!!

The food is amazing, the portions are large, the beer is excellent, the staff is friendly, the atmosphere is inviting, a huge number of tables🍖🥨🍻

Absolute disaster and not recommended. You could only “enjoy” the champagne from kölsch glasses because there were no champagne glasses. The Brauhausschnitzel gave me stomach problems for days. Once and never again!

Livemusik Samstag am Abend zusammen mit Kölsch, da kann ein Abend fast nicht besser enden. Service schnell und zuvorkommend. Typischer Weise die Getränke, sobald sie leer waren, aufgefüllt bekommen bis nichts mehr gepasst hat

Excelente restaurante comida y bebida era barato el servicio de camareros era excelente ambas noches recomendaría a cualquiera que volveremos de nuevo

Viajo una vez al año a Colonia y no visité Gaffel tan a menudo, pero después de este tiempo voy allí seguro. Ambiente divertido con muy buena comida.

The atmosphere is nice and the wurst is delicious. You have to be careful about the large portions, but when you go to a restaurant for lunch (perhaps that's what locals often order), there were some smaller menus.

Very, very busy and the service squeezes you into impossible time slots so that as many people as possible can be fobbed off. Somehow a huge piece of machinery. Rather unsypathetic.

A great brewery in the middle of Cologne, always worth a visit!!! We have been regular guests at the tavern for many years and are delighted that Köbes Alen is once again providing a great atmosphere and entertainment in the tavern. We missed him for a long time and are happy that he is working in the tavern again. For us he is the best Köbes on the team in years. Attentive, always friendly even in stressful situations, he never loses his continuity, professional and simply great. We are happy that Alen is back on duty and in the bar. All the best!!!!! See you soon for a Kölsch!!!!

Great place to spend a friendly time with friends