Laufenbach Stuben in Monschau

Fantastic food and very welcoming service. Owner is german but it’s completely OK to communicate in English.

We had a group meeting there with 11 people. Many thanks to the owners and their daughter. Everything was wonderful, from the coffee and cake to the delicious dinner. I haven't eaten so well in a long time. ❤️

A quaint room, attentive service and amazing food! What more could you want?

It's wonderful that family-run businesses like this still exist. Everything is still cooked from scratch. The parents, even at 70, are still working in the kitchen because they can't find decent staff who want to work in the restaurant industry anymore. It's a scandal in Germany. The service was incredibly friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. We were so grateful to be able to get a table for just the two of us. Thank you so much, all the best and good health, especially to the parents!

Delicious food, friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Eating like grandma used to make: True! Home-style cooking of high quality. The restaurant sets itself apart from the international-Mediterranean standard with down-to-earth German dishes. Here, you'll find authentic roasts and roulades with dark sauce. Along with mashed potatoes, dumplings, sauerkraut, red cabbage, and more. I had the grilled knuckle of pork with side dishes and Monschau mustard. A poem; I haven't had such a delicious meal in a long time. Even vegetarians will be satisfied and full with a variety of side dishes. The landlady is very friendly and accommodating. We even managed to get a table at short notice. We'd gladly return.

Some meals fade with time, Bites and grins align. Laufenbach, it’s that moment again. I finally have pictures, and they say a lot. The food is served piping hot, each dish arriving separately on clean white plates and bowls. The colors pop vividly, as if every component is being honored. I came to get what I wanted, and I got it. It’s the consistency that elevates restaurants like these from the rest. Every visit confirms it. Steady cooking, no shortcuts, everything in its place. This is perfect.

Positive: Super friendly service. The roast pork was a disgrace. The meat quality was very good, but it had nothing to do with roast. The sauce was a total disaster. The bread dumplings were from Pfanni, but the waitress was honest enough to announce them.

We stopped by by chance and were absolutely thrilled. The food was delicious, and the hostess was very friendly and accommodating!

Very, very tasty! Highly recommended! Good food and great service! A great recommendation for Monschau!

The food was really delicious. We had goulash and roast beef with our choice of vegetables. The staff was friendly, and we received excellent service. It wasn't busy because we were early (Wednesday evening). The restroom facilities were very clean. This restaurant isn't located in the heart of Monchau's Altstadt, but it's definitely worth walking a bit further.

Very friendly service and great food just like mom used to make.

Although the kitchen doesn't open until 6:00 PM, we placed our order as early as 5:15 PM. The food arrived quickly. The service was truly excellent, very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended. We will definitely come back.👍

Really good German cuisine. Very friendly service. It was lovely here! Unfortunately, the kitchen is closed between 2 and 6 p.m.

The meal was delicious and plentiful, and excellent value for money. The waitress was very friendly, and we had a great time on the terrace, next to the little stream 😊

Very tasty. Just like grandma's.

Not welcoming tourists - cash only.

Very tasty, and the service was very attentive. The ambiance is a bit dated, very rustic. In conclusion: if you want simple, home-style food, this is the place for you.

Very nice hostess and great food. My friend's knuckle of pork was delicious, as was the sauerkraut. My roast was tender. The dark sauce may seem a bit artificial, but I found it tasty. The wines were good. Absolutely excellent value for money.

Top-notch food Top-notch service Lovely German cuisine

The staff is super friendly. The food is truly amazing. I can 100% recommend it...

Pork knuckle was amazing! Recommended and not fully booked like all other restaurants

Very quiet restaurant, serving grandma's favorite Sunday lunch, hearty and comforting. Very pleasant and professional service.

Excellent food, friendly service, delicious beer, and good value for money. We'll be happy to come back!

Great! Had dinner twice. 5-minute walk from the "Red House." Dog friendly - Dog friendly - Honden vriendelijk Very friendly and attentive hostess.

Heerlijk ouderwets Duits eten; uitstekend bereid en zeer vriendelijk opgediend. Maar liefst 2 keer gegeten in twee dagen…

Friendly staff, German cuisine, and a pleasant atmosphere.

Highly recommended! Very unassuming from the outside! But appearances can be deceiving... Very, very tasty! 👌🏻😃 Rustic menu in a beautiful, spotlessly clean, rustic setting! Super friendly and attentive service!

A big 🌟 in a small place! The food was simply delicious. At first glance, it seems down-to-earth, but also has unexpectedly unusual nuances (like the seasoning of the Brussels sprouts or the plums in red wine). The concept is that you choose two side dishes for your main course – so clever! Why isn't this more common? We were thrilled with the Brussels sprouts. The knuckle of pork was excellent. I personally didn't like the only thing that I liked was the streaky smoked pork. We called spontaneously on a Saturday evening and were allowed to come by at 8 p.m. The outdoor seating is great, but the interior was also very inviting. We were served by the owner, a nimble and cheerful woman. Hopefully, the restaurant will stay open for a long time and more people will be found to work here 🙌🏼 Due to the limited staff, the wait was rather long. But it was more than worth it. We were full, happy, and not poor.

Excellent traditional German cuisine and first-class service. The best restaurant during our four-day stay in Monschau

The restaurant is very quaint, and the food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed the mustard soup. The wait was relatively short, and the owner was very friendly. During a pleasant conversation, we received additional tips for excursions that were well worth the effort.

A wonderful alternative to the monotonous schnitzel, trout, and spaghetti in Monschau itself—a bit outside the old town, but precisely for that reason, easy to find and without the crowds. Plus, delicious food and friendly service—what more could you want...

Based on the positive reviews, we went to the Laufenbach-Stuben for dinner on April 30th with our brown Labrador. I had reserved a table by phone. Very dog-friendly. Nice interior and clean. We had the Sauerbraten and the vegetable schnitzel, both of which were delicious. Good value for money. We would recommend the Laufenbach-Stuben.

What a discovery in Monschau! The Laufenbach Stuben may not be the hippest place, but let's be honest, you don't come to Monschau for 'hip'. You come here for the sincerity, the friendliness and the friendliness, and that is exactly what you get in abundance at the Laufenbach Stuben. A Warm Welcome and New Family From the moment you step inside, you feel the warmth of the owner and her team. It is like coming home to family. The food is honest and delicious, the beers are good and the local wines even better, all for a very reasonable price. And the best of all? At the end of the evening you go home with new friends and great stories. A Place Where Dogs Feel at Home Your four-legged friend is also more than welcome, as long as he behaves within this new family. In short, if you want to experience Monschau as it really is, then you have to have been here. It is a place where you will definitely come back, time and time again!

Very small and quaint. We waited about 45 minutes for the food, but it was perfect. You're happy to wait an extra 10 minutes for that. Reservations are a must.

Four generations of us visited the restaurant. It was actually by chance, but definitely not our last visit. It will be a must-visit on every visit to Monschau. We had a delicious meal and experienced fantastic service and friendliness. Many greetings and THANKS again to the landlady and the kitchen staff. My grandson has already eaten all the cookies 😉 PS: GREAT gravy.

Delicious food in all its simplicity. As if you were sitting at your grandmother's table again.

Very tasty, good food. Very friendly staff. Very clean.

Absolutely. The only reason it lacks a fifth star is because of the long wait. The food was delicious. Very solid German cuisine.

Away from the crowds...a quiet location. Very quaint inside, with lovely outdoor seating. Everything seems very well thought out! The owner is extremely friendly and very dedicated. We felt very comfortable and would definitely return!

Nice, courteous, friendly staff

Amazing place to enjoy traditional German food. We took grilled pork knuckle and it was delicious. The service and atmosphere were also great. We will definitely come back when we are in this area again:) P.S. You can pay only with cash here, so make sure you have it with you.

Nice meal. And very friendly hostess 😊 German cuisine is often greasy, but in Laufenbach Stuben you can get normal dishes.

Hier kann man wunderbar echte und leckere Hausmannskost genießen. Die Karte ist übersichtlich, was absolut positiv gemeint ist, und lässt eine flexible Zusammenstellung der Beilagen zu.

Gut, die Karte ist übersichtlich - aber es gibt gute Hausmannskost. Klassische deutsche Gerichte, und wir hatten sehr leckere Roulade und Rindergulasch, mit Knödel und Rotkohl. Nichts auszusetzen! Und eine nette, charmante und zuvorkommende Bedienung. Dazu ein tolles Kellerbier vom Fass - der Abend war für mich gerettet.

Delicious food. The beef goulash was very tasty. Combined with the noodles and red cabbage. Delicious! For dessert the Herrencreme; a kind of liquid vanilla pudding with pieces of chocolate and rum in it. Nice, very knowledgeable service. Small family restaurant. You have to have some patience. The kitchen processes the requests one by one. Really different from the obligatory schnitzel and fries. Recommended!

Summary: A real alternative to restaurants with a traditional menu, because they still serve home-style cooking... In detail: We were there on a Wednesday evening. We made a reservation by phone for 7:00 PM and asked if we could bring our dog. A table was no problem, and a medium-sized dog was no problem. We had smoked pork with mashed potatoes and red cabbage, and beef goulash with boiled potatoes and red cabbage. Both dishes were very, very tasty. As a fan of delicious sauces, I was in my element with the goulash. To be honest, I was almost ready to lick the plate clean 😋🤣😂🤣 The service was very friendly, attentive, and even gave us tips for a visit to the High Fens while we were paying. If we were staying longer, we would definitely have come back. With only four days, we'll give the others a chance too 👍🏼

I don't find anything bad. Dogs are also allowed.

A wonderful, slightly out-of-town restaurant that we would come back to at any time. Class!!!!

Yes, highly recommended. Had a knuckle removed from the bone with sauerkraut and potatoes. And honey poppy mustard. Delicious

Wir waren aufgrund der guten Rezensionen in der Laufenbach Stube. Bestellt hatten wir den Rinderbraten mit Klößen und Rotkohl. Gut bürgerlich, viel falsch machen kann man da nicht, so dachten wir zumindest. Was wir bekommen haben waren 2 trockene Scheiben Rinderbraten, überdeckt mit einer geschmacklosen recht glibbrigen schwarzen Soße. Die guten fertigen “Pfanni Knödel” aus der Tüte und Rotkohl aus dem Glas hatten auch noch Platz auf dem Teller gefunden. Geschmacklich weit entfernt von frischem leckerem gut bürgerlichen Essen, eigentlich eher gar kein Geschmack. Leider hatten wir nach einem anstrengendem Tag riesigen Hunger, der es dann letztendlich auch reingetrieben hat. Viel mehr kann man dazu leider nicht sagen. Woher die 4 1/2 Sterne und die vielen guten Rezensionen herkommen lässt sich nicht wirklich erklären, vielleicht von der in der Tat sehr freundlichen Bedienung. Vielleicht haben wir einen schlechten Tag in der Küche erwischt. Wiederkommen würden wir allerdings nicht. Schade.

Heerlijk gegeten. Typisch Duitse gerechten. We zijn vergeten om een foto van de menukaart te maken, maar die was bijna gelijk als op foto's die eerder door anderen zijn gepost (de prijzen zijn nig wwl wat "geactualiseerd"). Vriendelijke bediening.

Super delicious food. Very nice service.

We came here spontaneously on a Wednesday. We were served very warmly. The mustard soup was a dream, and we also thought the roast pork and sauerbraten were sensational. I would also like to point out that extra sauce is served in a container so that you can add the gravy as you wish.

Top food, clearly made with love. No frills but honest good food. And luckily something other than the well-known schnitzel. Never knew, but rose kohl is Brussels sprouts. And perfectly prepared. Service cheerful and open. Highly recommended.

Sehr gemütliches Lokal mit klassisch deutscher Küche. Das in Monschau übliche Dreigestirn mit Schnitzel, Steak und Burger bleibt hier Gottseidank außen vor. Stattdessen gibt es gute Hausmannskost wie man sie heute kaum noch findet, man merkt das hier mit Herz gekocht wird. Auch mit dem Gemüse gibt man sich Mühe. Gut dass es das Lokal gibt.

Google review for the Laufenbach Stuben in Monschau: We recently dined at Laufenbach Stuben in Monschau. Overall the food was solid, we had knuckle and sauerbraten. The knuckle was good, but unfortunately the sauerbraten was not what we expected - the meat was very tough and could hardly be cut. What should be highlighted positively is that the service was very friendly and attentive. Even though we had to wait a little longer for the food, the sauerbraten was taken off the bill as a gesture of goodwill, which we thought was very fair. Overall, a mixed experience with upward potential.

We visited this restaurant based on a recommendation What we thought was really great was that we were allowed to take our dog into the restaurant Even though everything was fully booked that evening, the gentleman from the restaurant on the phone offered us to come anyway and get a table after waiting a bit When we arrived at the restaurant, we got a table straight away without waiting The service is very courteous, pays close attention and is attentive. If the glass at a table is empty, you will immediately be asked if you would like anything else. What should also be mentioned is that we were immediately given a bowl of fresh water for our dog After deciding what we wanted to eat, we ordered dinner and a snack Unfortunately, this dinner took an hour to get on the table Taste is debatable. We didn't like the gravy. The smoked pork was very tender and the mustard tasted great Price-wise it's okay Toilet facilities were completely clean and new

Good food, friendly service Cash only

Super renovated old building, small menu with very tasty food and decent portions. Plus a wide selection of drinks and friendly service. Gladly again!!! And today we had very tasty mulled wine 😉

Top of the Bill The best in Monschau

They serve very tasty food here. The staff are friendly and helpful. The only downside was that it was very hot because the heater was on quite loudly when we were there. That made it not very comfortable to sit there for a long time.

Great menu that is different and doesn't always just offer schnitzel and steak. Food was very nicely prepared. Reservation recommended

Great food, a memory that will stay with me Unfortunately, the recipes were not available to borrow

Wir waren heute mit 4 Personen hier essen. Wir hatten Sauerbraten, Rouladen und Köhlerbraten mit Knödel, Rotkohl und/oder Gemüse. Alles war sehr sehr lecker. Die Soßen haben spitzenmäßig geschmeckt und waren (außer die vom Sauerbraten) G l u t e n f r e i. Beim Sauerbraten waren Printen in der Soße, das hat aber ebenfalls sehr gut geschmeckt. Auf Nachfrage bzgl. Tripadvisor hat uns die Wirtin mitgeteilt, dass sie sich selbst nicht da angemeldet hat sondern irgdein Gast hat sie angemeldet. Somit kann sie hier auch nicht angeben dass sie überwiegend glutenfreies Essen serviert.

Delicious real German food…cosy atmosphere and friendly staff…

Heerlijk authentiek Duits eten , geen kleine porties, gezellige sfeer en vriendelijk personeel…. Echt de moeite waard om eens te gaan eten …

The best goulash I've ever eaten! Portions could perhaps be a little larger, but the taste is outstanding and the price is also completely reasonable. I would particularly like to highlight the friendly owner/operator of the shop!

Good basic food. Important note: only cash payments accepted! With only one ATM available, it’s important to make sure you have cash.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Laufenbach Stuben and it was simply a wonderful experience! The atmosphere is incredibly cozy – you immediately feel comfortable and welcome. The service is exceptionally friendly and attentive, you can tell that Jessika and her team really care about the guests' well-being. The meal was a real treat - it reminded me of the festive warmth of Christmas. The dishes are prepared with a lot of love and are incredibly delicious. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, with a great, savory note that was reminiscent of a feast. A true taste experience! A little note: you can only pay in cash, but that doesn't take away from the great experience. I will definitely come back and can only recommend this restaurant to everyone!

Very friendly, very pleasant and above all super tasty!

The food was very good, the service was very personable and consistently friendly, attentive and accommodating even though she had a lot of work to do. The restaurant is cozy and clean. For us, by far the best restaurant in Monschau that we got to know in three days.

Fantastic!! We had beef goulash and roast. Very tasty and we could choose 2 side dishes, depending on our taste! Very fair price and friendly, competent service!

Very nice service, goulash and sauerbraten were very tasty. The dessert was great too. Otherwise there are lots of schnitzel dishes everywhere. We felt very comfortable. Thanks

Probably really good for Monschau conditions. Advice: Eat and stay overnight outside the tourist village! More and better service at better prices! The roast was nothing for "like mothers", just average, would lead to closure in Bavaria! The service was really bad, it took 60 minutes for the soup!

The restaurant is cozy and invitingly furnished. The service is very friendly. We found the waiting time to be extremely long in an empty restaurant. The food was okay, home cooking, not outstanding, but a little expensive

The last time the sauerbraten was this good was at my late grandmother's. Totally warm service.

Very good German bourgeois cuisine that fits into the Eifel ambience. Highly recommended. Close your eyes, taste good and you'll feel like you're at mother's table.

Inconspicuous from the outside, rustic and cozy from the inside, the food was very tasty

Delicious food, nice service, cozy atmosphere. Food is also available other than schnitzel and fries. I can recommend it without reservation.

Excellent home cooking and nice service. The best restaurant in Monschau.

Very tasty food that is reminiscent of mom's cooking, TOP 👍👍👍

Great, when you look at the menu and the prices outside you think it is quite pricey, but when you start eating you immediately know that it will be worth everything. So great.

The inn is just as cozy and the food is just as delicious as it was a year ago. There was a delicious mustard soup beforehand, then beef roulades with apple red cabbage and bread dumplings, plus an extra pot of gravy. Anyone who is not afraid to walk a few minutes from Monschau's city center to the Laufenbach Stuben will be rewarded with a delicious, homemade meal.

Food was simply fantastic Goulash with mashed potatoes and butter vegetables, Everything tasted very good. Absolutely clear recommendation!!

My husband and I came here for lunch. We were a bit skeptical since we were the only ones there—it was a DELICIOUS lunch. If you’re looking for schnitzel and bratwurst, this is not the place for you. But if you want an authentic meal that seems like it was made by a grandma, this is the place. Definitely worth a visit. I had the sauerbraten with mashed potatoes and plums in red wine and mustard soup. Absolutely perfect. Service was lovely as well and the waitress recommended some local mustard to bring home. 10/10

Delicious food (sauerbraten) and really nice service.

Fine restaurant, eat like grandma's!😋

During our short vacation in Monschau, we ate twice in this somewhat hidden restaurant, which is run with great commitment by the family that runs it. The menu and the food itself stand out from the surrounding restaurants if you like traditional German cuisine. My tips: pork knuckle and of course the excellent sauerbraten.

Where should I start, from the service to the food and the simple ambience, everything was perfect for us. It was very tasty and highly recommended!

Wil je goed eten uit Oma's tijd, moet je hier zijn. Alles is vers en zeer goed klaargemaakt. Je moet wel geduld hebben aangezien je lang moet wachtten op het eten. Maar als het er eenmaal is, is het echt engelen van traditionele Duitse vlees gerechten.

Thank you very much, dear Jenny! During our short vacation we were able to enjoy the great cuisine twice... high quality - great taste - beautifully prepared - good service at a fair price. Thank you very much - always happy - we'll be back!!!!

Just had something to drink. The service was super nice and very accommodating....can only be recommended.

Absolutely recommended. Very attentive, very friendly and above all very tasty!

Very good food, great craftsmanship, whether red cabbage or pasta or meat and sause, delicious

The service is very pleasant, although we did not book in advance, they found us a table even though everything was reserved. The food is very good, simple but with great taste and quality. The plum accompaniment is a must. We had a great time in a very pleasant setting. The dessert menu, although it is limited to scoops of ice cream, surprised us very pleasantly; the ice creams are good and only €1.60 per scoop.

We visited the restaurant because of the many very positive reviews. Friendly welcome with quick service. The smell of food in the restaurant boded well. However, after the food was on the table, there wasn't much left of home cooking. The shape and taste of the bread dumplings were similar to those from the cooking bag. The same applied to the red cabbage. Roulade with an impossible filling and the sauerbraten was gray in color with a sponge-like consistency. Roast pork with dark sauce which was not dissimilar to the roulade sauce. We were very disappointed.

Very, very slight compromises in the ambience, but otherwise just good, down-to-earth, delicious food. Hammer sauce. 🫠 We don't know if we'll come to Monschau again...but we won't forget this restaurant so quickly. 😁😋

Great food and very cozy and very nice landlady. Always happy to recommend to everyone. 🙂👍

This was one of the most delicious meals I've had in such a long time! The service was great. So chill atmosphere. Didn't even need a reservation. I had the Eisbein and kartoffelen. It was alot of food for such a low price. We've spend about 2 hours here give or take. Definitely worth it.