Klara — Kitchen & Bar in Hanau

was delicious but also really expensive - price-performance ratio is right in my opinion

Beautiful, rustic location. Service is very ambitious and on the ball. The food is consistently excellent. The price is right. €95 for three people, including a main course, dessert, and drinks, is absolutely justified, given the restaurant's location. We'd be happy to go back. 👍🏻

Great place with excellent coffee, teas, and lemonades! The food is also very good and fresh, and they always offer new things depending on the season! I love it because it's cozy and you can have a great conversation! There's also something going on in the evenings! Perhaps a bit more presence from the service staff so you don't have to wait long, and paying would be quicker if they simply offered a different service concept so that you can always see someone to answer questions or accommodate requests. The guys and girls are otherwise very friendly and helpful! I'll be happy to come back! Thanks!

Unfortunately, the matcha cocktail didn't taste good at all—it was just milk with mango syrup, but no matcha.

As a woman traveling alone, I wanted to enjoy a piece of cake, but after sitting down at a free table by the window, I was very rudely told to sit at the kids' table in the corner, since I was, after all, alone. I then left without ordering. It was a real shame.

It's more about the ambiance than the food. These days, you pay €11 for a piece of bread with a fried egg, and it's carelessly slapped onto your plate. I'm out, unfortunately!

Rude staff. They constantly turn us away with the line, "We've already had our last round, we're closing." It says online that it's open until midnight, but right now it's 10:11 PM, and despite repeated reminders, it hasn't been corrected online. I'm very angry and disappointed!

We were here for lunch. We received a very friendly welcome upon entering and were immediately escorted to our table. Upon asking, we were given food recommendations, and we were more than satisfied. Everything was delicious, and the waitress was very friendly and accommodating. If we ever come back to Hanau, we would stop here again and try the extensive breakfast selection.

A cozy restaurant in the heart of downtown Hanau serving regional and freshly prepared dishes. Whether it's brunch, coffee, lunch, or dinner, the food is always delicious. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and the homemade bread is simply unbeatable. Friendly service, delicious dishes, and a relaxed atmosphere. I've been coming here for years and always enjoy it. Highly recommended! ❤️

Right in the heart of Hanau at the Saturday market 🌞wonderful atmosphere 🥂 Top-notch food and service 👍🏻

Generally a nice place for lunch or breakfast. The service has improved significantly, is much faster, and always friendly. Unfortunately, it's unpleasantly loud due to the lack of acoustic elements. The bread hasn't been stored sufficiently for the past few weeks. This makes it too wet/sticky and inedible. I hope this improves. Update: At breakfast, they've now reduced the ingredients for the same price. The usable area has been reduced by 25%, just bread, one slice less cheese... The green sauce is so thin or stretched that it runs off the bread...

"Unfortunately, the schnitzel was cooked in a deep fryer, the green sauce was too runny. The fried potatoes were tasteless—overall, disappointing."

Unfortunately, I have to join in the wave of disappointment. We used to go to Klare at least once or twice a week. At some point, the bad food started. The excuse was that a new chef was there. The last three times weren't any better, unfortunately. Even the overly friendly staff didn't help.

Always happy to come back - great spot - usually a bit longer waiting time...

Today, after a long time, I went to Klara with friends again; it was a fantastic evening. The food was excellent. For starters, we had the feta cheese and tomato pancakes... super tasty and slightly spicy. Then we had the hand cheese bratwurst, the tomato sandwich, and the mushroom pancakes... all super delicious. The drinks were also delicious. But the service was particularly noteworthy. A super nice, friendly young man was at our side the entire evening. Incredibly motivated and attentive. We ended up chatting with him, and it turned out he'd been working there for 9.5 years. My friend initially said he was young and motivated and hadn't been there long, but I said, "No, I don't think so, I know him." I've seen him here several times, and I was right. It's great that after so many years, you still enjoy your job. 👌🏻🙂💓👍🏻

Nice restaurant in downtown Hanau. The menu may be small, but I think it offers something for everyone. The homemade bread is worth mentioning, which tastes amazing... The food is delicious, and the price/performance ratio is good, but it's bordering on justifiable. The staff is pleasant to look at, but could pay a little more attention to the guests...

Better go to other restaurants - you're not valued as a customer there! We have a voucher issued for the former restaurant "Frau Trude" (Große Dechaneistraße 24, 63450 Hanau). Yesterday, we tried to redeem it and discovered that it was refused both at the original restaurant (under new management) and at the restaurant "Klara Hanau" (Am Markt 8c, 63450 Hanau), currently run by you as the former operator – with the explanation that they were no longer responsible or unwilling to accept the voucher. The refusal to redeem the voucher – without a fair or at least mediating solution – is, in our view, not only disappointing but legally questionable. The fact that the former operator continues to run his own restaurant makes the blanket rejection all the more incomprehensible. What particularly annoys us: We were looking forward to the restaurant visit, but since we don't live in Hanau, we traveled especially for the occasion – and ended up frustrated, standing in front of two restaurants where no one was willing to take responsibility. The experience was not only disappointing, but also damaging to our business. I have regularly used both restaurants, Frau Trude's and Klara's, for business meals in the past and have even recommended them – that will change after this incident.

I happened upon Hanau by chance and was looking for something for lunch. Such an original menu, including the lunch specials. Everything is truly fresh and lovingly prepared. The bread basket with warm homemade bread and dips. The salad plate is fantastic. Delicious homemade sodas, especially cucumber and lemon, or delicious draft beer and regional wine. The service is super friendly! Would be my regular if I lived here 😊

We love going to Klara; we recently had brunch. The sharing platter is large, and the homemade chocolate cream is especially delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive; we always feel at home. And Klara's homemade bread is to die for; I get one almost every week because it tastes so amazing!

Today, as we often do on weekends, we went to Klara for a drink. The waiter came to our table to clear the empty glasses of the previous guests. We greeted him and said we'd like to order something. To our great surprise, the waiter (a bald man) very rudely told us to wish him a good day before ordering! Very rude and not friendly at all! We will never go to Klara again and cannot recommend anyone to let such a rude person ruin their day.

I think the food here used to be much better in 2020 but otherwise everything is fine

We were served by Rohat and were more than satisfied with the service. The food is also excellent. We love coming back here!☺️

The outdoor seating here is really lovely, right on the market square. The menu isn't extensive, but it still offers a great selection. The presentation, portion sizes, and taste were excellent. It's been a great addition to Hanau's city center for many years.

We went there for breakfast and really enjoyed it. The food was excellent and the service was very friendly.

Everything was great, I would recommend it to anyone. Just relax and enjoy. The service staff are so friendly.🥰🥰

I always enjoy coming here for breakfast.

There were four of us for breakfast and we ordered the large breakfast for two people each, including salmon. Breakfast arrived and my husband remarked where the salmon was... it came out quite curtly, but there was more sausage on the platter... sorry, things like that have to be said beforehand... salmon is the best thing about this not-so-cheap breakfast. The reservation didn't go smoothly... I had specified that I wanted to sit upstairs (there is a special space for requests when booking online), but we were given a table downstairs by the entrance even though the upstairs table was nowhere near full... apart from that... the service was very friendly and quick and the air was filled with the smell of delicious homemade bread, and the homemade jam and chocolate spread were also top-notch.

Very nice and friendly service. The drinks arrived very quickly. We had to wait a bit for the food, but it wasn't a problem since the waiter informed us. The food was delicious, and we'd be happy to come back.

Nice location... nice staff... just not my thing.

Very delicious, regional breakfast. Highly recommended. High-quality products, whether baked goods, meat, or sausages. I'd be happy to come again.

Unfortunately, I can't rate the food since I didn't eat anything. I had a crema coffee and a green tea, both of which were delicious.

My girls and I often go to Klara ☺️

We sat on the terrace for almost 15 minutes and no one served us. It wasn't really busy. Then we went to Cafe Central.

Klara continues to score highly with its truly beautiful location and extremely friendly, attentive staff – that's definitely a big plus and creates a pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately, this visit was rather disappointing from a culinary perspective. I was particularly surprised by the price increase for the Handkäsebrot (hand cheese bread): €17.50 for a slice of bread with some sour cream, a few onions, a single lettuce leaf, and some Handkäse (hand cheese) is hard to understand, even with rising prices. Even more shocking is that the portion is significantly smaller than before – it feels like it's been halved. The fried chicken on salad was also disappointing. While the salad was plentiful, it had obviously been marinated in the vinaigrette for a while – it was all very mushy. The chicken itself was unfortunately dry and not very juicy. Conclusion: I've been happy to pay a little more here in the past because the quality and experience were good. After this visit, however, that's unfortunately no longer the case. A real shame.

We've enjoyed eating here so far. Unfortunately, the quantity of the delicious sweet potato box was reduced by a quarter and the soup was served lukewarm. When asked whether the reduction was intentional, the answer was contradicted.

Super delicious breakfast, very friendly staff.

The location with the ambience is great. The menu is manageable and the food was quite okay. Service was friendly.

I had a mushroom cream schnitzel with fries. Although it was probably fries with schnitzel as a side dish ;) The taste was delicious but I would have liked more schnitzel and fewer fries for the price. Drinks are good. Service was very friendly and attentive. The ambience is nicely done.

Overall it's great, only the price level is slightly excessive in my opinion and the service isn't the fastest either. But the food is good and the atmosphere is nice too.

We really enjoyed having breakfast at Klara Hanau's, it was a bit more expensive but the cheese and the various dips were also of great quality, unfortunately everything was gradually taken away and replaced with something else, which is of course a real shame.

Brunch, Friday morning: The hummus sandwich for around 11 euros was very, very tasty. The crusty bread also tastes excellent. A friend had the veggie breakfast. It's a very generous portion. For the topping, you will definitely need a roll or slice of bread 😕. There was also a latte macchiato with vanilla. For 5.40 euros the taste was ok. You couldn't taste the syrup. However, I found the price too high. Otherwise there is an elevator, it was relatively "empty" so we didn't have to wait long. The service was great.

Super tasty and at the end we got some good bread

I think Klara's is just great, the staff has always been friendly and I've never experienced it any other way. I can't even imagine what some people wrote about how unfriendly they were. I can't believe that.

Very friendly, personable and accommodating staff. Aaliyah made our evening very enjoyable. The quality of the food was very good. 🤗

We were in the restaurant on April 12, 2025 around 10:20 p.m. and actually wanted to eat something. Unfortunately we were informed that there was no more food - which would have been perfectly fine. Since there was no menu on our table, I grabbed one from the shelf to take a look. Suddenly I was shouted at by a slightly larger employee in a very unfriendly tone: “If you're going to take the menu, then put it back!” - completely inappropriate and disrespectful. My husband and I were completely perplexed and felt really attacked. This is no way to treat guests. We then left the restaurant straight away. Very disappointing - this kind of treatment is not possible at all.

Reception for April 12, 2025, approx. 10:20 p.m. – Restaurant “Klara Hanau” On the evening of April 12th around 10:20 p.m. I was in the “Klara” restaurant with my husband, hoping to end the evening nicely with a cozy drink. Unfortunately, we were treated in an extremely unfriendly and disrespectful manner by an employee. As we sat at the table, we picked up the menu - whereupon the lady, who was a bit stronger and had long hair, pointed out to us in a harsh tone that the kitchen was already closed. That wouldn't have been a problem in itself, but her manner was extremely inappropriate. I then calmly put the card back, whereupon she said again in a very rude tone that I should “put it back properly if I’ve already taken it out.” That was not only inappropriate for us, but also hurtful - we didn't feel welcome at all at that moment and left straight away. Such behavior is absolutely unacceptable when dealing with guests. Respect and friendliness should be a given in a restaurant - especially when guests don't ask for the impossible. I really hope that the staff behaves more professionally in the future, as this will deter guests rather than invite them to come back.

A nice place to spend time outside on the terrace, especially in summer. Be sure to try Kaiserschmarren. The forecourt is also beautiful.

Hello, we had 4 seats reserved by the window on the 1st floor with our guests on Wednesday. Today we were informed when we arrived that all service people were needed outside and we were not entitled to this reservation. After heated discussions we were allowed to stay. I wanted to order a “Strammen Max” at 12:02 p.m. Apparently the kitchen was already closed. When I only ordered an appetizer, the waiter was very reluctant to respond to my order. He probably would have preferred a main course. The men's toilet was in a completely filthy condition. For example, the toilet seat was stained yellow from urine. I cannot recommend Klara more highly. I was ashamed of my friends

We were there today with a larger registered group. We asked on the phone if we wanted to eat warm food - we said no, we wanted to come for coffee and eat cake. There was exactly one type of cake available - a no-go according to the previous agreement. The service was attentive and friendly, but you have to ask about a lot of things in the kitchen.

Service staff speaks to you as if you, as a customer, were a criminal. Table for two is free without a reservation. There are two of you and you just say no. I can only offer standing tables. And the tone, like you're a criminal.

We went there for breakfast. The service was quick and friendly. The food was good, and the portions were quite generous. The location is good. We parked in the parking garage beneath the market square, and if you take the right exit, you're right in front of the café.

Very nice lady in service. The menu is manageable and the quality is okay. Prices for the food are rather high. Thanks for the nice evening

We spent a very nice spring evening here. The place/square has a southern touch when you can sit outside and overlook the square. We were here with 🐶, which wasn't a problem. Service was very friendly and attentive, food came quickly and was of very good quality. We would have liked to try Kasierschmarn, which the neighboring table told us was excellent. Unfortunately we were too full after the main course 🥂

Very tasty food, prices a bit high but still within reason, especially when you consider the quality of the food! Large selection available! We had a super nice waiter who worked in Cologne for a long time and really understood his job :)

Waren hier weil wir zu einem Fest am Vorabend in Hanau weilten also am Morgen Hunger haben eine nette Dame aus unserem Hotel gefragt die uns dann Café Klara empfohlen hat wir dorthin und muss sagen sehr lecker sehr frisch und sehr guter Service ein Café mit Großstadt Flair toll weiter so

I've been there many times and the food and salads are always tasteful and beautifully presented. Very nice visible staff.

Amazing pub, great staff, good food, nice place to hangout in the middle of Hanau.

Great vegan selection and fantastic quality of dishes and drinks. The service often takes quite a long time as there is always a lot going on there. Otherwise perfect

A lot of staff who don't feel like it. At first there was no space outside (which of course the staff can't do anything about). They were then sent in. We went upstairs and sat down. Two or three employees passed us at the top. After 10 minutes we asked if we could be served. Then the top was closed. We waited downstairs for 15 minutes and then left. The food is OK. Ambience cool. Staff rubbish!

Quick coffee to brighten up and the we are off again! Really nice place in the summer time in the middle of the square of the square of Hanau. 👍

Very tasty food. Great atmosphere. Great drinks always happy

I can HIGHLY recommend this place ❣️ Casual, light, delicious...... 👌🙋‍♀️

Nice ambiance – unfortunately, the wait time leaves much to be desired. A notice that it would take longer would have been helpful. Wait time for a yogurt was 45 minutes. Truly sad.

A nice little bright spot in Hanau. Good food, lovely ambiance, and absolutely fine service. Only the entrance to the restaurant is a bit odd, as you're immediately intercepted by the bartender (with a ponytail) behind the bar, even though you haven't even entered the restaurant yet. It didn't really leave a pleasant impression. And the restrooms could be a bit more well-maintained. They're obviously not cleaned very often. All in all, though, highly recommended.

I went back after a year. The service was still poor. Too few staff, and they were either poorly trained or didn't really want to work. The food was so-so, and unfortunately far too expensive for what was offered.

Der Service war nicht gut. Reservierung wurde nicht beachtet. Das Besteck fehlte, die Getränke kamen erst nach dem Essen, ein schmutziges Weinglas musste zurück gehen und kam ohne Wein zurück, die handgemachten Pommes kamen aus der Tüte, die Suppe wurde lauwarm serviert und schmutziges Geschirr wurde nicht weggeräumt. Wir haben uns gar nicht beschwert nur immer gebeten und nachgefragt. Das Geschirr haben selbst weggeräumt, weil wir keinen Platz auf dem Tisch mehr hatten. Wir wurden daraufhin gemaßregelt vor den anderen Gästen, obwohl wir gar nichts falsch gemacht haben. Uns wurde gesagt, dass wir uns "zu viel beschweren" würden und das Geschirr nicht selbst wegräumen dürften. So etwas habe ich noch nie erlebt. So unverschämt Kunden zu attackieren, weil man selbst den Job nicht auf die Reihe bekommt, ist keine sehr intelligente Strategie. Leben die nicht vom der Geld der Gäste? Das muss man sich zum Glück zukünftig wirklich nicht mehr geben.

Unfortunately, the wait was very long and the service was poor! Breakfast took a mere 60 minutes. They didn't take any further drink orders during that time because "the place was full" (as the employee unprofessionally responded). So if you're looking for a relaxed weekend breakfast, please don't come here! It's a shame!

Great Christmas card, currently featuring fantastic beef goulash! Highly recommended, as always.

Great restaurant, delicious homemade bread, and a pleasant atmosphere. A good concept with regional products. Ideal location.

I was totally shocked by the prices. We paid almost €100 for two people, including breakfast and four drinks. NEVER AGAIN, such a total disgrace.

Very, very good food, including starters, soups, main courses, and desserts. Highly recommended. The atmosphere is also very pleasant. And the service is excellent, very friendly and quick. There's nothing to complain about and it's always worth a visit, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Highly recommended.

It was very busy, the staff were busy, but incredibly friendly and attentive. Thank you for that ❤️ Food, drinks, everything was great, and the restrooms were clean. We'd love to come back! Thank you 😘

Waited 1 hour for the food, the scrambled eggs were cold

Cool and modern decor, seating not inviting. Service was okay; the waiter was visibly annoyed and only did the bare minimum. Food was delicious, but the prices were outrageous.

It's September 2024, and I was out and about as usual, looking for something to eat in Hanau. Right on the market square, you can watch the people outside, and I was thirsty due to the high temperatures. The beer garden was half full, with two waitresses who ignored me for almost 15 minutes, and guests who arrived later already had their drinks. I managed to assert myself, and with a friendly Bavarian... question... do I know something about this place, the whole thing picked up speed. There was schnitzel with fries and a beer, all in all, a fair price-performance ratio. Even when ordering again... I had to be patient. I think that's not the norm, and I'd like to thank the entire team.

I was treated very rudely during my visit. Immediately after arriving, I wanted to use the restroom, which apparently already posed a problem. I then ordered an espresso at the counter. When I tried to pay with a 50-euro note, the shift manager explained that she didn't have any change. She then simply took back my half-finished espresso and forbade me from continuing to drink it. When I tried to complain about this behavior, I was simply told that she was the shift manager and had to act accordingly. I work in the restaurant industry myself and have never experienced such rude and unprofessional treatment. Unfortunately, I can only give one star for my visit today.

Unfortunately, our food was cold, despite exchanging it. Or lukewarm. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was great.

Very friendly, delicious food and the cappuccino with oat milk was very good.

Für ein zweites Getränk kommt keiner vorbei. Zum abkassieren kam leider niemand . Wechselgeld wird nicht zurückgezahlt. Unaufmerksam und unfreundliches Personal

Always a great place to stop in Hanau, with always new and seasonal dishes on the menu. We appreciate the consistent quality (even if my husband's schnitzel was a bit of a letdown last time). But your sandwiches, for example, are always top-notch: fresh, delicious, and seasonal. The chestnut soup had a wonderful wintery aroma. Service is always friendly and attentive, even when it's busy. Your drink prices are now approaching the limit, and it's clear why, but please try to keep them as reasonable as possible, because we love coming to you!

The goose leg, the red cabbage and the dumplings were fantastic

A few items on the menu are extremely expensive, Otherwise, a top-notch shop

A ray of hope in Hanau. Great concept. Friendly staff and delicious food. Gladly again 😀

Klara is always a contact point for everyone who likes to sit together, have a drink and just talk. But you can also eat quite well here. From sandwiches to steaks, everything is there! Of course also salads and vegetarian dishes. Klara is dancing! Always a great event! This time DJ Mani took us to the 70s. THE “Disco Age”. Our disco time together with all its memories. “Rewinding” was a lot of fun. Keep it up, we'll be happy to come back!

Great bread and soup, also very tasty. Interesting selection of unusual dishes.

Went for breakfast. Food was good with a few exceptions (the so-called guacamole, made from peas, unfortunately tastes like feet that have fallen asleep). But why was there only strong-tasting cheese? Long wait until breakfast comes. Staff friendly but overwhelmed. Sitting on the benches is rather uncomfortable. The elevator is practical for Kiwa, walkers and co. Price-performance OK.

Kind of strange atmosphere and also way too expensive. Bouncers were incredibly rude and wanted to let my wife in, but not me...

Yesterday I was at Klara with my business partner. I recommended the delicious cheesecake with coffee. Unfortunately the coffee came first and after 20 minutes there was still no cheesecake in sight, despite being spoken to several times by the wait staff. Since the exact same thing happened to me 10 days ago with my wife, I have to write about it publicly. If someone orders coffee with cake, the guest wants both to be served together! Therefore: Service only 2 out of 5 stars. There is a lot of training needed!!! Update from November 30, 2024: My wife and I went to Klara last night with a couple we were friends with. Since everything on the ground floor was already occupied, we went to the first floor and sat down at a free table. After 20 minutes without service, I went to the counter and asked if she could come to our table. She came and said that everything here on the first floor was reserved for a company party this evening. We should leave the 1st floor. Apparently there was a sign on the ground floor that pointed this out. We went downstairs and even then didn't see a sign. Service would have been. if the waitress had taken care of a table on the ground floor. Very poor service that seems to continue to decline. We left Klara and were disappointed.

Yesterday we had a nice coffee at Klara and ate a little something. It was very tasty and the service was very friendly. Everything. Very nice.

The food was great as usual. Unfortunately, the service staff were absolutely inattentive. We had to specifically ask for menus, cutlery and drinks. The service staff spent most of their time behind the counter eating, talking and drinking. Other guests also had to wait and draw attention to themselves etc.

Unfortunately, our culinary trip around the world was a flop. Was in this restaurant yesterday for a culinary trip around the world on the theme of "Argentina", with starter, main course and dessert. Unfortunately, the Argentinian steaks and the side dishes were not recommended and were simply outrageous for the €90 that the evening cost. The steaks were completely cooked through and were sent back by the entire table and most of the other tables. The new plates and steaks were still completely raw inside, so you simply couldn't eat them. Both attempts were ordered medium grilled. The promised grilled vegetables were neither grilled nor seasoned and completely cold. Probably came from the convection oven. An attempt was then made to calm the guests' mood with more alcohol. Apparently the kitchen was neither staffed nor equipped with the equipment that a steak evening like this requires. Conclusion: Wasted money!

First visit and unfortunately very disappointing. There is probably a lack of competent staff, which unfortunately affects the overall concept of this bistro/café. Coffee took forever and was then cold, food at the neighboring table was left as unsatisfactory. Too bad.

The food was delicious, unfortunately when we ordered from the menu we were told four times that it was already out or that it wasn't available today. The waitress was very nice, but hardly ever looked over, so you had to wait 30 minutes before you could order or pay. Unfortunately it was a bit uncomfortable because the door was open.

Large breakfast platter for two, good and fresh selection. Unfortunately the music is a bit loud.

Very nice, friendly staff good food will come again.

The home-baked cakes are recommended

If you order a cappuccino here you unfortunately get a milk café, which means too much milk and not enough foam, which is a shame.

Cold mashed potatoes just don't taste good with lukewarm bratwurst

Everything is good so far, but a fried chicken is apparently just a schnitzel cut into strips. Otherwise great.

The schnitzel is good and the portion is not large. Wide selection of cocktails and beers.