Gaststätte Em Hähnche in Köln

Best shop in Cologne Unique hospitality

First time weekend in Cologne, and this gem became my favorite place! The staff is extraordinary (all of them!) and welcoming. My first attempt to find something to eat didn't work quite as well as the kitchen had just closed. The owner (?) was so kind and apologetic, although it was entirely my fault. Ended up staying and drinking a few refreshing Kolsch with new friends! I came back the day after and had a delicious Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad (that salad was fresh and tasted amazing). I am a Canadian visiting the Cologme for the first time and I knew little of the city and its people. The vibe there is like being with family, and the staff at Gastsatte Em Hahnche are great ambassadors to the city. 100% will go again! Oh. Also had the apple pie. Lovely!

A super cozy restaurant with super friendly, attentive, and competent service staff. A family atmosphere – you can still strike up a conversation here. The food (pork chops, bratwurst and Wiener schnitzel, apple strudel) was freshly prepared and delicious; we've rarely had such good fried potatoes in a restaurant ☺️ To go with it, there was a delicious Gaffel-Kölsch beer – also available in a very tasty non-alcoholic version – what more could you want?! An all-around successful, convivial evening – I can therefore 100% recommend "Em Hähnche." Tip: Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant is very busy and not too big.

We were always served very friendly. Thank you! The food and drinks were also excellent! I recommend the potato and cucumber salad!

A fantastic restaurant. Everything was wonderful; we'd love to go back.

Very nice little corner pub with great service. Great, I'd love to come back.

Great pub near Mediapark! Delicious Kölsch beer and super friendly service. It's great that something like this still exists!

What a lovely wee pub. Great service, food lovely and beer hits the spot. I'll be back..

Top-notch food! Great ambiance and very friendly and professional service! They still put effort into their fine dining and have fun!

Hidden gem in Cologne! Everything was delicious and did not feel like a tourist trap. Menu is only in german but the staff helped us navigating it. Cozy quaint atmosphere and good Kölsch beer.

Excellent service. Super friendly and you immediately feel at home.

Delicious food, refreshing Kölsch, and service that makes you feel like you are family. A must-visit place in Köln!

I've been coming to Cologne for 12 years and have never experienced anything like this. A truly family-run business – super friendly, great food – sensational! Thank you.

Dear Laura, dear David, How lucky we were to have met you and your "Hähnche" (chicken). It's simply incredible how you and your team serve all your guests with such warmth and hospitality, and even when the place is full, they accommodate even the smallest special requests. The ambiance, service, and food are simply top-notch! If you're looking for a quaint, Cologne pub with heart, you've come to the right place. Keep up the good work! Our Ford evenings together may be over, but we'll definitely see each other more often now 🤗

Anyone in Cologne should definitely stop by Em Hähnche. This family-run restaurant, run with lots of love, serves delicious food and the service is very attentive. I felt very comfortable. Thank you for the wonderful time.

Rarely have I eaten and been served so well

Very nice family-run pub with perfect service.

Very friendly hosts, great food, thank you for the wonderful evening! We'd be happy to come back anytime.

Great evening - great food - great service with heart and hand - thank you very much

Great service, a quaint, family-run business. Very delicious food.

We had a magical evening. The team is warm and enthusiastic, and knows how to give guests an evening they'll remember fondly. We'll be back soon!

An absolute recommendation in Cologne, a little tip: pre-order early 😜

In a two day stay, we visited Gaststätte Em Hähnche three times. We loved the atmosphere and the even better service we received each time! Thank you!

Outstanding!!! Great food, very tasty, great team, would definitely go back anytime. Thank you!

Everything was great, really funny. It got even better. It was a colleague's birthday. It even went one better.

Authentic, delicious, and welcoming – a true Cologne gem! I was completely thrilled with "Em Hähnche"! The atmosphere is rustic and cozy, just what you'd expect from a traditional Cologne restaurant. The food was fantastic – the chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, perfectly seasoned, and simply delicious. The side dishes were also fresh and lovingly prepared. The service was super friendly, attentive, and authentic – you can immediately tell that the food here is prepared with heart and passion. You feel truly welcome as a guest.

SUPER!! Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Great atmosphere and wonderful team. Couldn't be better!! I'd love to come back😊

Very nice, long-established pub with friendly service!

I would love to come back, it's an absolutely great place

Thanks, brother, it was great! Greetings from Interlaken

Food and Kölsch including the excellent service simply great...always happy to come back and always recommend

Great location again and again, something for everyone, Ford says thank you

A great restaurant and a great pub atmosphere! The staff is also really great and very service-oriented!

Great service, great atmosphere, centrally located. Mia does a fantastic job! I felt really comfortable.

Great food, friendly service! We'll be back!

Very tasty food, very friendly service. See you next time.

Very comfortable and very accommodating. Highly recommended

We had a delicious meal there in a convivial atmosphere. The staff and owners made it a lovely evening.

one of the best remaining cozy cologne corner pubs!

This is the place to go for a good beer and good food. The owners are the nicest people and will go out of their way to let you have a great time. Beautiful!

A warm atmosphere, and we were treated kindly and courteously. The food was plentiful and very tasty (the Leberkäse is highly recommended).

My companion's Leberkäse (meatloaf) was very tasty, but my salad was somewhat unimaginative. The service is very friendly, and the ambiance is unique.

I had a cotolette with potato salad that was incredible. Excellent beer and service

Great restaurant. We received a very friendly welcome and were seated ahead of a large group so the food would arrive quickly. The food was delicious, and the service was very friendly. We'd be happy to go back.

Nice restaurant and a great host. Delicious, very creative, and very quaint. Thank you for everything!

I'm from Bavaria and will definitely come back. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and the amazing food.

Thank you for a great service. Real personalities!

Very tasty food super friendly top

Laura served us excellently. We'd be happy to come again.

Great service, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere! We'll be back!

We were here with a Ford group, and everything was simply fantastic. Great food, great service, and a friendly owner.

A great Cologne atmosphere. The chef, the entire team, and excellent service – friendly and charming.

We were here from Ford Simply great

A great evening with a lovely atmosphere! 😊

Everything was great, especially the food and the service 👍

A group of old school friends and I go here regularly and I'm always impressed by the good food and Kölsch beer, and by the restaurant team as well.

As a Swabian, I'd say it's a typical Cologne pub. A very nice owner, from whom we learned a lot, and friendly service. A small menu, but everything is delicious and homemade. The chops were a dream. Reminds me of my childhood :-) Large portions! We'll be happy to come back next time we're in Cologne.

The atmosphere, food and drinks are the best.

I randomly wandered in a few years ago and I’m so happy I did. I now never miss a visit when I’m in Cologne from NYC. Traditional Cologne gastro pub with great owners, staff, and food. Very friendly & social crowd.

Based on the recommendation and invitation of our producer, we were invited to a cozy dinner with Kölsch beer. We were a large group and immediately felt warmly welcomed. Great food, delicious Kölsch, superb service, and a fantastic atmosphere! Stay the way you are and keep up the good work. We'll stop by next time we're in Cologne. Best wishes from Saxony-Anhalt. 🤗

Today I went to Em Hähnche for the first time. I was surprised by the great service! A top-notch host with outstanding service and a strong sense of customer service. Great food and nothing over the top! Totally friendly and accommodating. Simply relaxed and no waiting. I'd love to come back! Stay the way you are,-]

Great team, delicious food and drinks anyway 👌 gladly again 👍

Such a cozy restaurant full of warmth...❤️ We stopped by David and Laura's ⭐️ place today with a really large group... We were personally greeted and given a very warm welcome. And it was precisely this passion and warmth that were palpable throughout. Even though they were really busy with us, we didn't feel any stress. 👌 The food was delicious😋 and we didn't have to wait for our drinks either.🍻 The "Berliners" say: Thank you for the lovely evening with you. 👍We would love to come back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing, a real Cologne pub, great atmosphere and amazing food, we'll be back

As a guest in Cologne, I stumbled upon the Em Hähnche restaurant quite by chance – and what a stroke of luck that was! As soon as you enter, you feel the incredibly family-friendly atmosphere. The staff are not only super friendly, but exude a warmth that is rarely experienced these days. You feel welcome from the very first moment – ​​almost like being at the home of good friends. The food? Simply fantastic! Fresh, homemade, and prepared with lots of love. Every bite was a delight, and I can say with complete conviction: Everything is just right here. I wish I had discovered this restaurant sooner. For anyone who appreciates good food and genuine hospitality, Em Hähnche is a must. Absolutely recommended – I'll definitely be back! ⸻ Would you like to add any personal details, such as which dish you had or what time of day you were there?

Top service! Delicious beer and great food! What more could you want?

A super welcoming restaurant, with very friendly and attentive hosts! The food and drinks were perfect.

Great food, first-class service, super-friendly staff. I'd love to go back.

Very nice, authentic Cologne restaurant. Delicious food and super friendly staff

Very nice place Hosts are full of nrtt

Great service, very accommodating, and good food. Highly recommended.

A great experience, very friendly service, the host couple greeted us personally and told us a bit about the history and name of the restaurant. The food was also wonderful.

Great shop, really friendly staff, the ambiance is rather old-fashioned but also stylishly beautiful... It's worth it...

The food is incredibly delicious. We had the frigadelles with onions and the schnitzel with fried potatoes. Highly recommended!

It was a fantastic experience! Wonderful and genuine Cologne hospitality!

Sensational pub! Great service with an iconic menu

World-class hosts, always worth a visit.

Super friendly, delicious food, best restaurant in Cologne, great host

Super friendly hosts and great atmosphere

Very nice ambiance and wonderful, personal service from the staff. Best wishes to the entire team😊

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolutely fantastic pub in Cologne! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming – you immediately feel welcome and at home. The atmosphere is warm and informal, just the right place to unwind after work (e.g., at the Ford factory) and wind down the day. Whether alone or with colleagues, you'll always find a pleasant conversation and a great atmosphere here. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience true Cologne hospitality!

Unfortunately, there aren't 6 stars, which I would have liked to give. I've rarely felt so comfortable. Super friendly service, great food, and fair prices. If you're there, ask the owner about the history and you'll be surprised. Simply fantastic, worth a visit for any occasion. Whether just for a beer or an entire evening, everyone gets their money's worth here. Thank you very much for this wonderful evening.

Great team!! You're doing a fantastic job and putting a lot of heart and soul into it!! Keep it up 👏 next time we won't be coming on a Monday!!!👏🙏 Thank you so much

An absolute cult Cologne pub! Super friendly service, very attentive, and a personal atmosphere! Highly recommended!

Small but nice, and we were very well looked after by David and his team. We had reserved the outdoor seating in advance, though.

Awesome place to have beers and food. People are great and English speaking so helpful. Loved the place. Come visit!

I was visiting for Interzum and found this great restaurant/bar outside the Hotel Qvest. Great food and wonderful service! Definitely recommend.

A small corner pub with very friendly service and delicious food. There were plenty of smaller plates, as we were there with a larger group. I'd love to come back.

Great location, freshly tapped beer tastes great, great service, always again!

The meatballs and fried potatoes were homemade and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is rustic and cozy, and the service is warm and attentive. You just feel at home. I definitely recommend it; I'll definitely be back!

Perfect for our reunion. Very friendly service and delicious food.

We were attending a training course with Ford in Cologne and were invited to this restaurant! The owners and waitresses gave us a very warm welcome and looked after us! Even special requests were accommodated! You could immediately see how passionate they are about their work! They live and love their work and their guests! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! It's worth it, from the taste of the food to the service!

Great food and great hosts. Always worth a visit👍

Great place, everything was top-notch, fantastic hosts, even late at night they still have a perfect currywurst ready, thank you, I'd go back anytime!!!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, everything was great

They cater to all customer requests. Simply a top-notch restaurant!

Typical Cologne corner bar for drinking Kölsch

Great service and nice host, praise to David and the team, we'll be back!

Very good service and great operation 🤗

Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere!