Herkules Terrassen GmbH & Co.KG in Kassel

We only drank one coffee here, which was poured from a coffee pot, even though there were several fully automatic coffee machines in the back. The “bar manager” had a “very special” sense of humor that had a hint of unfriendliness. I had the feeling that the crew seemed very disorganized and there was little knitting. This could have been done better. The location and furnishings do not reflect the quality of the service and food.

You feel transported in time. This restaurant could have been the same 40 years ago, but that's what gives it its charm.

Nice location, but the experience falls flat. Staff offered little guidance, with a brusque “you should know how it works” attitude at the entrance. We were misinformed about seating—told outside was self-service, only to find the best outdoor spots were full service. Bratwurst was pricey, slow to arrive, and tasted average at best. No itemised receipt, and overall, the service felt disorganized. Perhaps worth a stop for coffee and cake with a view, but not recommended for lunch—especially for international visitors.

The ice cream prices are exorbitant. 3 € for Flutschfinger is a no go for children's ice cream.

Review This restaurant is a classic day-trip destination that primarily attracts tourists – and that's exactly how it presents itself in its appropriate ambiance. The outstanding view is particularly noteworthy, making the visit definitely worthwhile. The culinary offerings at this restaurant are of a solid standard. We had a light bite – potato rösti with salmon – which was beyond reproach. However, the food wasn't a taste explosion, but rather down-to-earth and expected. The menu is typical for such restaurants, with a focus on coffee and cake, which fits well with the concept. The service was friendly and attentive, and the price-performance ratio was absolutely reasonable. If you're looking for a cozy spot with a great view and want to treat yourself to a little refreshment, this is the place to be – but don't expect culinary highlights.

Very unfriendly staff, failed job!

The service is unfriendly and you wait 20 minutes for a waffle and you can't sit down anywhere

Ordered rump steak. No cooking point was requested. Was rather served through. The leek on the plate was poorly processed with a dull better. Some of the salad was not washed properly. Fried potatoes were not really warm and dry. There was only a small selection on the menu. In addition, no alcoholic drinks were offered. Service took your wishes into account. All in one but I'd rather not do it again.

Dedicated staff. Nice ambience. Self-service outside. Indoor service.

Not recommended Service was terrible and the order didn't come

Today was the first and - unfortunately - also the last time at the Hercules Terraces. We were loudly welcomed by a short, portly gentleman and given a seat. There was no friendliness or discretion here.

I will never go there again!!! Cake was inedible and not fresh!!! It was still frozen hard 😜. I gave it back, in the end the cake was on the bill, but we didn't pay for the cake 😉

Insanely good potato soup and very friendly staff.

Very nice atmosphere, very courteous operation/service. The food tastes great. I can only recommend it. :) Combine it with a walk and enjoy the view!

At the beginning very fast and friendly service. But it decreased significantly afterwards. The meal also took an extremely long time and didn't go beyond normal tourist food. It's a shame, there's a lot more potential in the store!

A very nice restaurant and cafe. Very friendly staff. Unfortunately it will be closed for a few months due to a change of operator. I hope a new one can be found quickly.

Closed! Let's see when it opens again and how the new operators get involved.

Great view. Stopped in for a coffee and drinks. The service wasn't good. Not very attentive. There were people behind the counter, but you still had to wait. Card payment still not possible.

Was a great evening. Service very good, friendly, attentive. Cocktails drinks taste great. Food is also very tasty and beautifully prepared.

We have eaten here several times. The portions are a pleasant size, the food is really tasty and there is something for the kids to paint with. With a view over Kassel it is a really nice atmosphere. We always like to come back.

A nice restaurant with a great view. The food, drinks and espresso at the end were excellent. The head waitress or chef de rang was competent, attentive and friendly, The service employee who brought me food and drinks was rather listless. At least he was having fun with his colleagues.

Positive: Great location and view, plenty of parking, the modern part of the restaurant is nicely decorated. Great selection of cakes. Also suitable for large groups with reservation. Negative: The quality of the food wasn't that good, we even had to send a dish back. This was not calculated at the end, very good! Maybe you should limit the selection on the menu and pay more attention to quality. We would come here again for coffee and cake, but not for lunch.

No card payment possible even though they have the device!

Yes the atmosphere is good But the service was very terrible, infamously unfriendly personnel, poor customer service

The quality of the food was very poor, we had schnitzel three times and potato pancakes once. Schnitzel was sometimes still very pink and very chewy. The two potato pancakes that were included with the children's menu were good.

Super nice restaurant. I would even say it has the best view in all of Kassel! The staff was a little confused but super friendly and helpful.

I can only recommend the waffle, preferably without topping as it tastes so delicious on its own! A nice terrace to sit outside. And big portions.

Food was good, service staff could have been trained a bit more. The leather chairs were extremely worn out and the armrests were worn and very sticky. I was glad I was wearing something long-sleeved so I didn't have direct contact with the chair.

“Cash only” at the kiosk - that's no longer up to date. Typically German and something from the 90s... Get a card reader and arrive in the 21st century!!! Update to the answer: I had a network - and there is a remedy for something like this too. There are WiFi repeaters and the like - sorry, but that's no excuse, just sitting out the problem at the expense of potential customers. Especially at such a visitor magnet, you should make sure that you are technically up to date. For the tourist it looks like: "Look at the Germans, they're still making cash..." Update on the response from the operator: There are WiFi repeaters - they don't cost €100... Where there's a will, there's a way!

A wonderful view over Kassel from the terrace.

The sights are really great. The food, if it can be called that, was sumptuous but not eatable. Schnitzel was served with fried potatoes and then I suspect that the frying pan had to be refilled. It was so greasy that there was a lot of oil on the plate and the schnitzel was literally overflowing. The next thing is that card payment is not possible at the kiosk and at the ticket sales for the Hercules. It was still possible in the restaurant but independent of the kiosk.

📌very crowded 📌Little parking spaces 📌mega view

Our food was relatively expensive, generously portioned and tasted too bland for us. But the view of the city of Kassel was magnificent.

We were there at the weekend, but ate in the outdoor restaurant. We were charged 15 euros for a bratwurst (very thin) with fries and a small coke.

Absolut keine Empfehlung! Unser Essen war teilweise absolut ungenießbar. Zum einen wurden teilweise Bestellungen falsch aufgenommen und dann auch noch darüber diskutiert. Zum anderen war das Essen teilweise schlichtweg nicht essbar. Ein Gericht war versalzen, zwei andere schmeckten verdorben. Auch war das Essen an sich nichts besonderes. Der „gebeizte Lachs“ schmeckte genau wie Räucherlachs aus dem Supermarkt, das Schnitzel war ein Schweinefleischlappen mit Panade usw. Die betreffenden Gerichte wurden zum Glück storniert. Auf die Frage, ob es noch ein Nachtisch sein darf, antworteten wir selbstverständlich mit einem klaren Nein.

Great food not far from the Hercules monument. The location and views are excellent. (September 2023)

Very rude supervisor in main restaurant.No way of speaking to clients. Maybe my dark skin was a problem for him. No card payment accepted at kiosk. Place your order and wait for your number to be shouted out across the valley by a grumpy takeaway cook.

Digital payment only from 10 euros 🤔. Welcome to the 21st century. Otherwise a beautiful place that I would have liked to have enjoyed with a drink.

We were here for the first time. The food is ok but the price would be a bit too high for the quality. The plates were so hot that we had to stop our toddler from eating because touching the plate would have caused an immediate burn. I found the service to be rather weak. Employees who move chairs and tables with cigarettes in their mouths, as well as rather flippant communication with customers, do not fit into the atmosphere. Because this one is really great, especially because of its great view. We would come again, but more for the view and to refresh ourselves with drinks. Unfortunately, there are only paid parking spaces in the immediate vicinity.

Very nice view at the back, nice terraces, interesting range of food, etc. It was a pleasant stay right next to Hercules at the water games.

No one noticed us and did not bring a menu, and they forgot about us, and when we came, it turned out that they gave us the wrong menu and they left and forgot about us again. When I came to take the order, it turns out that there are no steaks and the meat kitchen ran out 20 minutes ago (when we already sat down at the table). I don't know how long we sat, but we left. During this time, it was possible to at least accept the order and be in the process of preparation, instead of every time you are approached, something new turns out to delay your meal.

They have typical few light dishes. But a good service, provided by the receptionist.

Unfortunately, the food wasn't particularly fresh, hardly seasoned and generally just not good... The view and service, however, were great.

Completely renovated restaurant with a beautiful view of the city of Kassel. Price a little higher than average but very high quality

Very good food, great view of Kassel. Recommended!

The location is really nice, but the service is the last thing.

Totally lousy food. The worst potato salad I have ever eaten. Something that had been poured out of a bag. It was separate and completely tasteless.

Tolle Lage. Sehr schönes Restaurant. Leider unfreundliche Bedienung und der bestellte Salat war welk und etwas sandig. Wir würden nicht nochmal dorthin gehen.

Unprofessional, unfriendly service staff. The food was not edible. When a complaint was made, they said that's just how it's done. Under all guns!

Efter at have vandret herop med håb om lidt lokal frokost, fandt vi en Zanderfilet med bønnemos, sauce boullabaise - og chorizo pølse! En eksplosion af velsmag!👍 Total genial!

Order: 4x drink, 2x main course, 2x soup, 2x children's meal. After 15 minutes 3 drinks arrive. Missing drink comes after asking twice after another 10 minutes. Shortly afterwards the two main courses arrive - 4 minutes later the two soups. When we asked why the soup came at the same time as the main courses, we were told off that we didn't say that and she couldn't know that. Another 15 minutes later I asked the other waiter where the children's food was - at a loss. He asks. Come back quickly and say there is no children's meal bonus. But he takes care of it immediately - and he did. By the time the children's dinner is cooked, the little ones have already eaten our food and soup and are no longer very hungry... The original waitress is conspicuous by her absence and doesn't need to apologize. Well, tourist trap - you only come there once anyway.

A fundamentally solid visit. The starters were really well prepared and tasted really delicious. The service was initially very attentive and consistently very nice, friendly and competent. Unfortunately, the service became less and less visible and reorders of drinks were forgotten. Unfortunately, the main course couldn't keep up with the starters. The taste was good, but the plates were either left under the pass for longer or kept warm in some other way. The sauce had drawn on the skin and the plates were unusually hot (not like they came from a plate warmer, but rather like they had been under a heat bridge or in the Holdomat for too long. Unfortunately, for the price, it's not exactly what you should expect. Nevertheless, it was a beautiful evening with a unique view. We would definitely come again.

Unfortunately it's just average, although the basic requirements are excellent. A pity

Aus Anlass eines Geburtstags waren wir zum Abendessen wieder in den Herkules Terrassen. Wir waren von der persönlichen Begrüßung über den liebevoll geschmückten Tisch, das herausragend gute Essen, die Überraschung zum Dessert und die gesamte Betreuung durch Frau Hahn und ihre Helfer total begeistert. Es ist schwer, so etwas Gutes zu finden und noch dazu in so einem fantastischen Ambiente und einer ebensolchen Umgebung. Wir werden wieder kommen, das ist sicher.

Last year when we were visiting Kassel, we stopped off at the Terrassen Restaurant and dined there to our complete satisfaction. The service was very attentive and friendly. Today, however, we were deeply disappointed: 1. We were not greeted as guests by the staff (nor were other guests) 2. The manager showed no flexibility when we wanted to order waffles because he said it was. Already too late for that, even though the “Fresh Waffles” sign was still on the glass display case. 3. We also observed that the staff gave the impression that every move was too much (e.g. to serve a coffee). We were there around 5 p.m. and the restaurant is open until 10 p.m., so you would hope that the manager and staff would be more open to guests than they were right before closing time.

Unfortunately there are no parasols on the terrace in this weather.

The supply of the coach went smoothly. I didn't like the food. But it was also difficult to please everyone. Fried potatoes were barely fried.

Fine food that came spontaneously Without reservation The service can be improved EC card only inside is very bad The drinks come slowly

The staff on the beautiful viewing terrace were friendly and took a photo at our request, BUT: instead of the bratwurst with potato salad we ordered, we got currywurst with fries, AND: the menu said juices 0.2 liters and "as a spritzer 0.3 liters 3.90 euros" . I ordered a spritzer and it came in a 0.5 liter glass for 4.90 (but it wasn't even on the menu!) Waiter: "If no size is specified, we'll bring the largest one" = close to cheating. I also had 3 Muslim guests with me, there is no beef sausage instead of bratwurst, so the only choice for them was tarte flambée, fish or sweet waffles = weak. Unfortunately, taking a seat 45 minutes before the start of the water games was not enough to see the start on time.

I had a very tasty cheesecake - unfortunately we could only pay with cash.

The view of Kassel is wonderful. The food (tarte flambée) was very good and the cake for dessert was also very tasty. The staff was very accommodating.

I haven't eaten such bad food in a restaurant in a long time. Very small menu, including a vegetarian dish (I find it very unpleasant). The salad I ordered was “drowned” by cheese. For me, as one of the few people who doesn't like cheese, it was a shame that this cheese wasn't listed among the ingredients on the menu. So I didn't have a chance to put this cheese down & couldn't eat my salad. The croutons in the salad were quite hard and just tasted old. My grandma ordered asparagus, which was so badly peeled that she had to finish peeling it on her plate (as best as she could). Apart from the fact that you had to pay a lot of money for this miserable meal (the salad cost €17), the service wasn't particularly friendly and we unfortunately didn't receive an answer to our "bye" when we wanted to leave. All in all just really bad so I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Wonderful place with lots of greenery, waterfalls and hiking opportunities. We walked all the way down to different stations. The climb back was of course very arduous, as there were a lot of stairs/steps and stamina was zero 🤣 but it was definitely worth it!!!! PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. It is absolutely breathtaking, both the view up to Hercules and down over the vast city. It's best not to grab your cell phone/camera straight away, but instead enjoy everything with your own eyes and all your senses. Later on the way back you can take a few snapshots to remember, but for now you can really enjoy and be amazed. Devil's Bridge is a great insider tip and unfortunately not signposted everywhere. Very, very beautiful nature, with small streams and waterfalls. The water games take place on Wednesday and Sunday at 3:20 p.m., with gigantic masses of water flowing down from the Devil's Bridge. Unfortunately this time we were there much too early and didn't have this information. So not seen either. Definitely coming back next time to see it.

We were there on June 18th. Eat there in the evening. Location and view are great. Located on Hercules. Therefore, parking fees are mandatory. Even 8.50 on water play days. The prices are high quality. Quality of the wild boar leg was great. The dressing on the Caesar salad was too watery. Salmon on homemade rösti was great.

Unfortunately, service is really not good. You're not even greeted. It takes a long time, although you can see a lot of service staff, but the tables are only half full. The apple pie was still very doughy. The location is really nice and the overall ambience.

Very atmospheric! A wonderful panorama. Cute design. There are many celebrations here. Great staff. Good portions and tasty.

Very tasty food, nice staff, highly recommended

Everything is super delicious and always worth a visit, BUT the service is very bad! You stand in line at the counter to order something and look at at least 7 people from the staff and have to wait for them to talk to each other until you can finally order after a few minutes! Today I had to wait 20 minutes for my waffle (which was super delicious)!!!! My coffee was empty! Please work on it a bit, then you'll be TOP 👍🏻

We were there today for the first time after visiting the park. Great location with a beautiful view. Unfortunately, that doesn't make up for the service, which leaves a lot to be desired. The waitress shows no interest in the guest and you look for attention in vain. The first drink order went quite quickly (there was nothing going on at the time), but after that everything took a very long time. The food was good but the price was excessive. We actually wanted to order a drink after dinner and have the menu again. We also told the waitress this. After almost 30 minutes we decided to leave as our request was either forgotten or apparently not important. What a shame! We then went to the counter to pay because we were tired of waiting. Actually a nice restaurant with a great ambience, but unfortunately the attitude of the service staff ruins it. The idea that the guest finances the company and therefore also the job is probably not the case here.

A wonderful view from the sun terrace when the weather is nice

Opening hours extend until 6:00 p.m.; We were there at 5:10 p.m. (it was pretty empty) and we were literally yelled at, telling us not to expect any food. We were taken by surprise and only asked for drinks. These were reluctantly handed over to us - and the cocoa was overpriced and watery. I've actually never been treated like that before. This is my first bad review.

Die Terrassen liegen wirklich gleich neben dem Herkules und bieten einen herrlichen Ausblick. Wir haben uns zum Abendessen in das Restaurant gesetzt. Wegen einer geschlossenen Gesellschaft leider nicht in den Raum mit dem herrlichen Ausblick. Das Essen war dem höheren Preis angemessen. Alles schmeckte sehr gut. Das Ambiente hätte einen Tick ansprechender sein können und der Service hatte offensichtlich gut zu tun. Kartenzahlung ist kein Problem. Fazit: Gutes Essen in toller Lage, gerne wieder!

Food price performance too expensive.

Super Service . Friendly, courteous staff. Were served quickly. Some of the food was really great. The greeting from the kitchen was very sour. The Vitello Tonnato had a cream on it that was a bit spicy, you might have said. The rest of the food was really great.

Today I was in your restaurant with my son. We celebrated a significant event. We were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food and the excellent examination. Our table was served by 2 young men. They were very nice. We felt cared for and attentive. Thank you for everything.

It was our first time eating here and it was very tasty. We'd love to come back.

Interesting view of the valley.

We marched all the way up from Kassel on Whit Monday and were really happy to get something to drink and eat up there, outside and with a great view of Kassel. We weren't sure whether and, if so, what kind of locations awaited us here. The long, tiring journey was worth it! We had a salmon dish and a salad with vegetarian dumplings and afterwards very good cake. Drinks were well provided, the service was very friendly, the food was delicious, the view - everything you could want after a hike like this and much more!

Very nicely located, but we only enjoyed long drinks or coffee and cake.

Our first visit to Herkules and Kassel, a lovely afternoon visit with fine cake

I was invited there by my son for Mother's Day - there were 6 of us in total. Our table was beautifully set, the service was very good, the portions were large and very tasty. The prices were OK. What I didn't like, however, were the toilets: there was hardly any toilet paper available, no soap in the dispenser and the towel paper was also empty. And the toilets themselves were very dirty and completely overcrowded. Which certainly has something to do with the fact that everyone who visits Hercules and needs to go to the toilet goes there. Very unpleasant. But all in all we were very satisfied - apart from the toilet problem. We can recommend it!

Nice place. Very tasty cake. Great view... And delicious wine and tarte flambée

The waitress was just awesome. Didn't let me finish. Finally she said that I was stubborn. I've never experienced anything so cheeky.

Even though we had reserved, we got a table in the dark and cold farmhouse room. There were still free tables in the front area. My meal was expensive and asparagus ragout with tomatoes tasted sour. Green sauce was then served as a sour cream side dish with chives and when I asked if I could have salad instead of hash browns, the answer was "unfortunately that's not possible." Unfortunately really disappointing.

So currywurst fries don't work at all.

Had the worst vanilla ice cream in the world, soapy, burnt taste, I complained but no one cared, bad service, never again!!

uncoordinated and unmotivated staff, a shame!

The service was very slow, we waited for 40 minutes or more! We ordered waffles and they arrived uncooked! The location is beautiful!

We ate delicious cake, we had cherry cake which was not too sweet and very soft, and we thought we had walnut cake but it contained marzipan. We feared it would be very sweet, but luckily it wasn't too bad. I even like it. A cup of tea, and then enough energy to take the stairs.

The terraces are beautifully located and invite you to linger. Unfortunately, the service staff cause a lot of damage. Even at the reception you had the feeling that the lady had no interest in her job. Everything was rather busy and cold towards the guest. The waffles were delicious. Unfortunately, the service staff was still annoyed afterwards because I wanted to pay by card and she now had to get an EC device. She even rolled her eyes. Unfortunately, the other lady in service was also rather cold and not very guest-oriented. It's a shame for this great location.

Service was nice, the food wasn't seasoned at all, whether the salmon dish or the asparagus dish, my rum steak didn't taste like anything, but the children's fries were completely over salted, a shame

The review concerns the service. After a long hike, we went in to eat and rest. Unfortunately, the staff paid no attention to us at all, taking care of the guests who entered after us. After a few minutes of being completely invisible to the staff, we left.

Very nice location, average food. To be recommended.

Hessian dishes - simply delicious.

The place is great. But more professionalism is needed

Came here to visit the park and attractions. We stopped by this restaurant for a meal. Even when the restaurant was not busy, we waited very long to order our food. May have been a longer wait to get our food. Prices are high, for the quality of food and overall service. I would recommend visitors to eat elsewhere before visiting the park.

Very satisfied. We sat outside because the weather was still pleasant. Self-service. 2 cappuccinos, 1 cola and 3 cakes for 22 euros, the price is great, I didn't have to queue. We'll definitely be back

The coffee and cake tasted excellent 👍 we would love to come back

We were here for the first time. It's nice that a restaurant is open on Mondays. We enjoyed the food very much and the service was courteous and quick. Gladly again.

Very bad restaurant. You don't get anything to eat 30 minutes before the restaurant closes. The waiter was very unfriendly and unprofessional. Unpleasant visit. I can absolutely recommend it to no one. You're better off at McDonalds.