Gaffel am Dom in Köln

Best Kölsch in town. Great food. Great service.

Unfortunately bad. After 20 minutes still no Kölsch. The Köbes didn't care. Then we're in the morning. Maybe better next time.

Food good but overprized. The tables were dirty from the previous customer and stayed dirty after we left. Beware to non Germans...you don't have to tip what the waiter asks you to tip when you pay.

Delicious food and good Kölsch!

Friendly and fast service, food was delicious 😋

There's always something going on there.

My wife and I had just driven in from Amsterdam in the afternoon back in September 2024 and were very hungry and looking for a restaurant that served pork schnitzel. Google Maps did us a favor in finding this great pub. In the Mid-western US (Indiana) the breaded pork tenderloins inspired by German immigrants have been my favorite, but these were beyond words. The brown sauce was the icing on the cake and our server was busy but took very good care of us. Sehr Gut!

I have gone several times to this historic brewery attached to Cologne Cathedral. The environment is very nice, typical German cuisine and average costs. To do as an experience during your visit to the city.

Very Excellent Ambiance, Friendly Staff, Excellent Food. Everything you need here in Cologne👌

Its location is very convenient, in front of the Cologne Cathedral. It is huge and there were many people, despite this they served us quickly. Good service.

A huge brewery right next to the train station with Gaffel Kölsch and traditional food. The service is great and you don't need to call...The Köbesse see what's missing. Always nice to drink a delicious Kölsch.

Typical German brewery. Very loud, service unfriendly at the beginning, then ok with a different waiter. Food very good, beer came quickly.

Simply MEGA! We waited 10 minutes for food and drinks for 3 people today! It's great there, the ambience is perfect. Interior like in a tavern. Service very very friendly! Food can't be beat! I ordered roast beef with fried potatoes, best meal I've ever had! Definitely the best restaurant in all of Cologne! 🥳👍

I liked it, it's designed very much for tourists. Location is great, right next to the cathedral. The atmosphere is also right. I can't say anything about the food because I only had a few Kölsch.

Very good food and real brewery service. Highly recommend Gaffel Wiess.

I'm in Cologne often Can highly recommend Gaffel am Dom Fast service Nice service Fine sauerbraten I'd love to come again

Cannot be described, experience it for yourself!

We reserved in advance and were assigned our table without any problems, everything went very well. The service was good and the food was also very tasty. Among other things, we also ordered Heaven and Äd, which was served with a sauce. It's better to serve this separately because it doesn't actually belong to this dish. Of course, it is understandable that every kitchen has its own way of preparing the dish. Otherwise, as already mentioned, the food was very tasty. The Köbes was really great, despite the high capacity of the brewery. Overall, we can really recommend this brewery. It is located right next to the cathedral and has plenty of space. Nevertheless, it is better to reserve in advance.

Great food, very friendly service!

Sing-along concert with Björn Heuser was great as always.

Very nice and attentive service, delicious food that you can only find in Cologne in a rustic atmosphere. Gorgeous😀

The food is very tasty and drinks can also be drunk and the room is very large, nice rooms too

Spontaneously got a place for 10 people, even though it was completely full... great service and the food was delicious. . And the prices are also very good

Table 110 extra great from Micha!

A great place to try a local brew! Their schnitzel and pommes (fries) is wonderful. At all the breweries in Cologne, they will continue refilling your beer (and charge) until you put the coaster on top of the glass!!!

Relaxed atmosphere and very nice service. Food came quickly and was tasty.

It's worth a try when you want to experience Haksen. But there are a lot of them..!!! I recommend all of the menu items, but the French fries were the most delicious. The atmosphere is very chaotic. You have to try hard to make eye contact with the staff.

It was exactly how you would imagine a brewery to be. The food was delicious and the service was quick.

Gaffel am dom is a spacious, fine beer hall. We were 11 people on the trip. We got a table immediately and it didn't take long for the beer to arrive on the table. We tried the currywurst with fries, everyone was very satisfied with the taste.

After we started our tour there, made a stopover early in the morning and were not very welcome in Päffgen, we returned to “our” Köbes Blerim Sulaj aka Mimo, who even organized a bite for us late at night. Great service, great music. For this reason we will hardly ever visit another brewery. The proximity to the main train station is simply practical.

Waiter inside super unfriendly. If you can't handle stress, look for something else. Outside, however, the staff was very nice. 50 million euros in sales each but card payments are only possible from 10 euros. It would be a small booking and that would cost fees at the bank.... Unbelievable...

Good soups and German food. Average prices.

You have to experience it...great

Stopped in for lunch, had the currywurst and a few Kölsch and really enjoyed it. It was a bit crowded for lunch and luckily I was by myself so I just took a smaller table. If you have a larger group you may need to wait a little, but it will be worth it!

This is the first beer house I ate at when I first came to Cologne. Although it is a restaurant that most tourists will go to, the food tastes good, the portion is large, and the side dishes do not need to be ordered a la carte. The waiters are humorous and friendly. But the type of beer is not my favorite.

Great place for Kolsch and a meal. The Kobes were attentive and immediately replaced an empty Stange with a full one, marking a tick on your coaster. The Kolsch was delicious and the food was great!!

If you don't sit down in an empty seat and ask, they won't guide you like they do in Japan! As soon as I entered from the front, there was a standing bar and high chair space, so I tried to drink there, but I was told something like ``sit down and have a drink,'' so I went to the back and found myself at the bar counter at the very back. I found a seat near. The old man working at the bar counter in the back was extremely kind and served me the famous Kölsch! I think it cost 26€ for 5 bowls and currywurst. It was so much fun that the chips were all over the place!

We have rarely experienced such unfriendly service. We waited almost 10 minutes for a beer, then my brother went to the counter to present the beer mat and pay for what had already been drunk by then. He had to be insulted that he couldn't just get up and leave and had to pay for untapped beer. There was a scandal because of 2 Kölsch... ridiculous, this waiter...

Beer as always delicious ambience too. Unfortunately, at lunchtime for the third time in a row, the food was always hot at the top and otherwise lukewarm, which was very disappointing even though it was delicious. 1st time I thought it could happen. The second time it was quite full, I thought it was ok given the crowd. Unfortunately again today for the third time

Bad service with aggressive, violent and deceptive intentions. Police threats had an effect. Not recommended.

Tasty beer and nice atmosphere!

Unfortunately a typical tourist shop with below average quality. The potato pancakes were okay, the salmon looked like frozen goods from a discount store, the cheese spaetzle were unfortunately dry and didn't taste anything special. The service was mediocre. The only advantage: payment with credit card (Amex) possible.

The food is delicious and ordering and payment is simple. If you go alone, it's okay to sit together. Haksen ate alone and although it was a lot, it was still worth eating.

We were here for the first time but not the last time. Even though it was busy on a Friday afternoon, everything worked out. Service and food were great and the Kölsch was also very tasty.

Visited alone (beer only). Please seat yourself and order a beer. A group of three locals next to me approached me and asked, ``Why are you drinking alone? Let's drink together! ” he said warmly. The interior and atmosphere are great, and there are various places to go after work. It was fun just watching him as he was enjoying his privacy. Please come and visit us! !

Köbes were quick, food was delicious (both the halve rooster and the schnitzel) and the view of the cathedral was of course the highlight). But the building doesn't have to hide either. A very nice restaurant

Were on September 25th and 26th. in the gaff for lunch and once in the evening. Various dishes cost just €9.90 for lunch. Super tasty and good portions. Super quick and friendly service. Kölsch is home-brewed and tastes heavenly! Extremely full, so better book a table in advance! It's even more crowded in the evening! Luckily we were able to get a table for two in the evening! Highly recommended!!!!!

Great food, great kölsch amazing service. Outstanding highly recommend

Mr. Said. I love this man. So kind person. I will definitely go back to this restaurant.

I have never experienced anything so unfriendly in my life. We were seated by a waiter at a reserved seat, but the service management then said they had to throw us out again and in a tone that I have never experienced in a restaurant. You have to think about it, you live from your guests. You don't treat guests like that... this way actually deserves minus stars, but unfortunately you can't give it up here. You will never see me in your bar again.

Well, a bit overrated. Potato soup bland, service quick.

Perfectly placed opposite the Cologne cathedral. Staff were friendly and quick to provide drinks/take food orders. Food was really tasty and the Kolsch was excellent. We visited several times during our time in Cologne and had a similar experience every time. The perfect spot to pass the time waiting for a train (the station is under a minute away).

Gaffel am Dom is an unmissable stop in Cologne, especially if you are looking for an authentic German cuisine experience. Located in a strategic position, right next to the famous Duomo, it offers not only a spectacular view, but also a welcoming and traditional atmosphere. The menu is full of typical German dishes, such as bratwurst, pork shank and classic sauerkraut, all prepared to perfection. The portions are generous and ideal for those who want to taste the genuine flavors of the region. Besides the food, the beer is a must try! Gaffel Kölsch, produced on site and served in 0.20cc mugs. The staff is friendly and attentive, despite the crowds, and is ready to advise on both dishes and beers. The atmosphere of the place is lively, but at the same time welcoming, perfect for an evening with friends or for a relaxing lunch after visiting the Duomo. In conclusion, Gaffel am Dom is the ideal place for those who want to immerse themselves in German gastronomic culture, enjoying traditional dishes and craft beer, all with an unparalleled view. I recommend it!

If you're looking for a quaint, authentic Cologne pub, you've come to the right place. Very large restaurant, service is on the ball and still funny. The food was hearty and tasty, and there was something good in all price ranges. Definitely go there if you are in Cologne.

Such a cool pub to visit! The food was delicious with massive portions and the staff was very friendly. We ate dinner at 6pm and were quickly served. I’d definitely go back!

It is located behind Cologne Cathedral and next to the train station. It opens at 12 o'clock, and even though we arrived almost at opening time, there are a lot of locals and tourists alike. Beer costs 2.2 euros per glass, and food costs about 9.9 euros per glass. (The lunch menu seems to change once a week, and is posted on a piece of paper on the table.) - As soon as you sit down, they ask, “Can I have a beer?” The food is a bit salty, but it's okay if you eat it with mashed potatoes. It was a pleasant meal because the person serving us was cheerful.

Delicious food, good and fast service. Opposite the main train station

i went to this splendid , family run bar for a few beers , the bar staff were very friendly and filled me in on the local beer kolsch and how to order and despite it being busy , aswered lots of questions , bustling with patrons felt still felt very german and local and very friendly, great atmosphere , sad to leave but i will be back , highly higly recommended.

Very nice... Spontaneously alone and in a group of 23 people... Only the small beers don't work 😅

I love this place, they keep bringing a beer, until you place the beer coaster on top of your glass. You may drink a little bit too much but you’ll have a hell of a good time.

Great Kölsch and great atmosphere

It's a different big place, it's awfully noisy.

On Wednesday afternoon it wasn't difficult to get a seat outside when the weather was nice. That and the location were the only positive experiences with the restaurant. The beer was warm, the food was cold. Probably because I had to wait 30 minutes for it. Although it's not clear to me how industrially peeled potatoes, bubbly spinach and breaded fish from a bag can take so long to prepare. In any case, the spinach was already slightly dried and had black spots. The potatoes were covered with a rubber skin. Clearly NO RECOMMENDATION to eat there.

If you want to eat really tasty chicken and super delicious sauerkraut with potatoes, this is the right place for you.

I ate with my wife at the restaurant "Gaffel am Dom" in Kölle on 2 consecutive days. We had dinner there once in the evening. It was extremely loud in the restaurant. On the 2nd day we were there in the afternoon. It was really more pleasant with the volume. We ate tomato soup where unfortunately I didn't see any basil, then the Leberkäse with fried egg and fried potatoes and another 1/3m of bratwurst with fried potatoes. The food came very quickly and we enjoyed it. We will come back because we liked it there and a tip was also refused because a waiter didn't want to. But it wasn't that bad ;-).

Good service, nice staffs, delicious food!

During a short trip to Cologne and the cathedral, my wife and I stopped at the Gaffel for lunch. We enjoyed the Kölsch and Himmel un Ääd; it was very good. Our Köbes Andreas served us excellently and imparted some “Kölsch wisdom”. We'll be back!

Busy place, recommended to book in advance, but they found a table for one easily, so big respect 🙏 Top service and Kölsch.

Nice service, tasty and easy to eat 😋

We are in the Gaffel again and are thrilled. Business lunch is offered here at lunchtime and is super delicious. But everything else on the menu is also super delicious. Service is super friendly, attentive and quick. I can only recommend it and would love to come here again and again

Old traditional brewery. Real Kölsch 😂

Always good when you stop at Cologne HBF, service friendly and helpful, food simple but brilliantly good! Portions huge! Always happy!

Wonderful brewery in the city center! Very tasty, good prices, incredible beer!!!

The beer is good and the food is good too. I ordered potato soup and paniertes kotlett (3rd item on the lunch menu). Paniertes kotlett looked similar to schnitzel after reading the description, so I ordered it because it was cheap at 9.9 euros, but it turned out to be bone-in loin cutlet (thick style). It was more than half cheaper than schnitzel and was really delicious. The fries on the outside are crispy and thick, almost like BBQ chicken, and the portion size is large. I really recommend Paniertes kotlett. Potato soup is also delicious. One male and one female went and ordered kölsch, potato soup, and paniertes kotlett, and we were reasonably full. The reason I deducted one star is that I apparently drank 5 glasses of Kölsch, but when I looked later, it turned out that I drank 7 glasses. I don't know if the server checked it incorrectly or if we were mistaken, but in our opinion, it was definitely 5 beers. (The beer holder that checks the number of beers was placed in the corner of the table, so we couldn't check it every time. Of course, we thought they would check it correctly. Yes.) Anyway, that’s why I deducted one star.

We really liked it here, we also liked the 🍺 as people from Upper Franconia.

Just a real Köllsches brewery with a lot of hustle and bustle. We liked the food very much, we were satisfied and will come back 👍

Toller Service und super Essen. Freu mich schon auf den nächsten Besuch, wenn ich wieder in Köln bin 

Das Essen war toll. Stimmung und Bedienung war echt super. Gerne wieder.

Nice brewery atmosphere with very good service and delicious food and drinks. Central location opposite the cathedral and the main station. There are also enough parking spaces in the nearby parking garages. What more could you want?

Beer and atmosphere good, quality of food poor.

Beer garden with home cooking. If you want to eat quickly and don't need luxury, this is the place for you.

Just had a drink while I was waiting for my train. Very friendly service and very rustic atmosphere. The Kölsch tastes very good. 👍🏻

We went there spontaneously for dinner and were seated straight away, even though it was very busy. Food was great. The waiter was very nice and did a great job refilling the drinks. We liked it so much that we went back the next day 😊 Big praise to the waiter from Düren 👍😄 (2 for the gentleman and the soda Kölsch for the lady... 😄)

The service is very fast. It's a completely German place. It's good to be in the center. Their schnitsel was very nice.

If there is a brewery in Cologne, then here! Great knuckle and fresh Kölsch 👍🏼 very attentive and friendly service, even though the shop was full to capacity.

I recommend this potato pancake ;)) There is a pleasant atmosphere in the brewery.

Little bit overpriced! But has a great views on the cathedral!

Excellent location, right across from the stunning Cologne Cathedral. I ordered the pig knuckle; it is huge portion and very crispy. The side dishes that came with the pig knuckle are fried fries and marinated vegetables. Excellent service and nice dining environment and experience.

A racist experience with you! Thank you very much! 1. ordered in German, but only ever received answers in English. (There was an Asian German in our group, but he only answered in English) 2. the bill was 72 euros, so I asked for 75 euros including tip, to which the waiter replied "75 euros, thank you". I entered 77 as the card payment amount (I got 2 euros back in cash, but if I hadn't checked I would have had to pay the whole thing)). Thank you so much for your incredible kindness! I have been to Cologne many times and have eaten there every time and have never had such a dirty experience. Give him a good anti-racism education!!! Thank you Mr Bi●●o) 1. ordered in German, but only received English answers. (There was an Asian German in our group but he only answered in English) 2. The bill was 72 euros, so I asked for 75 euros including tip, to which the waiter replied: "75 euros, thank you very much". I entered 77 as the amount for the card payment. (I got 2 euros back in cash, but if I hadn't checked I would have had to pay the whole thing.)) Thank you for your incredible kindness! I have been to Cologne many times and eaten there every time and have never had such a dirty experience. Give him a good anti-racism education!!! Thank you Mr Bi●●o) ☆☆ Unfortunately, last night (September 8th) I wrote a review on Google and at the same time sent a complaint to your email, but you haven't responded to any of my emails, only to this Google page, so I'll address the situation explain this in more detail on this public Google page. ☆☆ I felt very bad about his behavior at dinner last night, so I asked him directly and as politely as possible before doing any further calculations. Why he only answered in English while I still spoke German. But then he asked me: "Were you born here?". I said: "I have lived here for eight years, my colleague was born here" (actually I have no problem with my pronunciation, I completed an opera singing master's degree at the Folkwang University Essen, so I have no problem with my pronunciation at all, and it would have been much more understandable than his garbled pronunciation (I am professionally trained in the pronunciation of European languages ​​and currently work in a primary school in Düsseldorf). I already had the feeling that he was avoiding an answer to my question and simply racially insulting me with a reversed question that had nothing to do with my question. His pronunciation wasn't even good. And I'm very offended that he charged me 77 euros when I actually asked for 75 euros and he made this clear in his answer. I also felt that the 3 euro tip was excessive for the service I received. Why does Keller randomly charge his customers an extra tip without asking them? According to my friends who traveled with me, this was a "common" problem for our non-German speaking Asian friends at your restaurant. I'm afraid that if I don't make it clear, the same problem will crop up again and again. My sincere request is that I am only asking for thorough training of your staff, not compensation.!!

Apart from all the tourists, it's a very stable brewery. Typically kölsch, the Köbes fills you up until you fall off your chair or put the beer mat on the glass. Splendid ! But always remember to keep an eye on the tally, after 12 kölsch it's really hard to keep track 😂

Absolutely recommended... in my opinion, not a tourist brewery like the others in the old town. Great service, always friendly and on point. The events at the Gaffel are also great!

Service extremely satisfied Food very good 👍

Large brewery with delicious beer and food. Friendly service. Well attended and therefore the background noise is quite loud.

The service was good, except when your made fun of asking for whiskey. The food was dry dry dry. The schnitzel was so bad I only ate half. The fries that came with it was very soggy. The reason two stars instead of one is the fact that the salad was really really good. In the end, find somewhere else to eat. Don’t go here for the tourist trap that it is.

Typische toeristenval. Kregen degoutant bord volgekwakt met eten. Aardappels zwommen in het vet. Vlees (?) leek op een curryworstvulling. Een vettig spiegelei er bij... lomp en boers. Drank wordt mondjesmaat geschonken. Nog nergens zo een klein biertje gezien! Wel goedkoop. 9,5 euro voor een dagschotel. Extreem druk en rumoerig. Ongeinteresseerde service. Hoe sneller buiten, hoe liever, voor de volgende lading te pluimen toeristen. We werden hier door een bus firma gedropt. Spontaan kwamen we hier nooit!

Sehr angenehm, flottes, humorvolles Personal. Die Auswahl des Essens sowie das Essen selbst waren gut. Wor waren direkt am Morgen dort, es war noch leer.

Red bearded guy was very annoying. Pushing us to take more beer and more food. At the end we asked for the invoice, we told him we were enjoyed by him, and all of a sudden the invoice was a lot higher. We ordered the more expensive bratwurst instead of the curryworst. No way!! Avoid this tourist trap.

Ci sono dei piatti tipici tedeschi che mi piacciono molto, ad esempio le patate saltate in padella, Bratkartoffeln, qui le ho trovate vecchie....fatte da molto tempo per cui mollicce e tiepide per fortuna il cameriere, sagace , me le ha fatte riscaldare

Great food, great service and a warm welcome. What more can you ask for. Plenty of food options to choose from too.

Super Essen, tolle Bedienung, Reservierung hat problemlos geklappt!