Max Stark in Köln

Yes, I can recommend it. A great restaurant in Cologne!

I was there with a guest. What matters to me is that if my guests are happy, I'm happy too. Typical Cologne cuisine, everything was delicious and served quickly. Unfortunately, the waitresses were slow, as we would have liked to have eaten more if we could have. Still, 5 stars for the atmosphere.

It's asparagus season..... food was 👍 great asparagus

We had reserved a table for four for Saturday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Upon arriving at the restaurant, you immediately realize why we were only offered a 1.5-hour table when we made the reservation: It's a small, very busy place, with many guests either standing or eating. Accordingly, it's quite loud in there. The service was super friendly and quickly refilled the Kölsch glasses as soon as the glasses were empty. We had the 700g pork chop and the pork knuckle. About the pork chop: The biggest pork chop I've ever seen anywhere. It was delicious, but not as good as the knuckle. The knuckle was also huge, the skin was nicely cooked, and there was plenty of meat on the bone. I would definitely order the knuckle again. Conclusion: A small, fine, noisy brewery, sociable, and ideal for consuming plenty of Kölsch and delicious, hearty food.

Beautiful brewery, great service, and delicious Kölsch. Always happy to come back...

Amazing local beer! Delicious food! Good service! Definetely recommend this place!

Un restaurante alemán más tradicional. Un montón de mesas embistió tan un poco apretado, pero más que compensado por la calidad de la comida. Encantadora camarera amable y servicial que se encargó de los 10 tipos en la mesa bien. Mi plato de lomo de cerdo era encantador

A rustic pub in Veddel (center) with the best Kölsch for me, Päffgen....the food is also good and not too expensive

A cozy, original brewery. The food was great and arrived quickly, Köbes was super attentive and chatty. We are already looking forward to the next time. We can ONLY recommend it. Cologne tradition is very important there, lived and cooked. My husband was happy about the thrush brode from the Päd. P.S. You don't stay dry 🍻

Here I recommend our chance hit. The woman "dä Köbis" didn't let us starve and certainly didn't let us die of thirst. The Touris aud KR thank you very much for the great service. We'll come back when we get the chance and make a reservation (you should do that, it's better!)

Cologne brewery with giant knuckles and a Köbus that lives up to its name

The Max Stark is a traditional brewery in the best sense of the word. The kitchen is recommended. While others, such as the Malzmühle, only use ready-made products in their "kitchen", Max Stark clearly focuses on quality. Even a regular bratwurst is a delicacy here.

Det lykkedes 2.gang at få plads I dette velbesøgte spisested med tysk mad. Eifeler Rinderhüft steak og selvfølgelig KÖLN ØL I de små 0,2 l glas.

We were there for the first time and were absolutely thrilled. Price/performance is excellent. There you can still eat great food for your money and have something on your plate. We'll be back!!

A typical Cologne location where the Kölsch is a must😊 The tables are a bit cramped, which makes the ambience more pleasant. A reservation is definitely necessary. The selection of food was very large, very tasty with homemade tomato ketchup and a fair price. We felt very at home with the friendly service. Thank you for a great stay for the first time in Cologne

Absolute must, super good food with variety. If there's a lot going on, the Brauhaus volume shouldn't bother you. Very good price/performance ratio. Just crazy!

Beer is good but I don’t like the food I order.

This is how a brewery should be!

The greatest service ever Nadine 11 out of 10 points

This place is amazing! You can feel the real atmosphere of Cologne, people are so friendly and nice and the food is so delicious! You can eat the real Rheinischer Sauerbraten vom Pferd with the original meat of Horses! Really Incredible taste! 🤩 I really appreciate it and recommend 🙏😊

Super nice atmosphere, very good food and very friendly staff, I would like to stop by there more often 🥰

Excellent restaurant in the city center. It is close to Köln Hbf station. I liked it so much that I went twice during the 4 days I spent in Cologne. Very well prepared traditional German food, fair prices.

Everything is just right here: very good food, quick and friendly service, quality and price are in a good relationship

Hervorragende Küche! Spargelcremesuppe vom Feinsten! Krustenbraten mit Wirsing und Bratkartoffeln und Himmel un Äd standen dem in nichts nach! Dazu ein sehr aufmerksamer und freundlicher Service! - Preis-Leistung großartig!

If you want to see how well Germans eat and have fun, be sure to visit Max Stark. Fantastic place! Delicious asparagus soup, equally good asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, white wine and great beer. The atmosphere is indescribable. The restaurant staff was very nice. 10 stars 🙂

Great place. great service. Great hedging. the essence of the German atmosphere in one place.

This is exactly the type of gastronomy/cuisine that is sorely missed in the forced exile in Berlin 😥

Daily specials, classic Cologne cuisine. It also tasted good, the Päffgen-Kölsch is also recommended. A reservation is recommended

A fixture in Cologne pub culture for many years.

The place is suitable for a feast with friends and family. Renew the drink until a glass holder is placed on the glass. The meat in Rumpsteak and Rinderhüftsteak is a bit bland. The “Jägerschnitzel” dish received special praise. This dish contains a large piece of meat, mushroom sauce and potatoes. There is always mustard sauce on the table in a small gravy boat. There is a small problem with getting a table. Places are limited, I recommend booking in advance. The establishment is popular with local residents. Service is possible in English. I recommend visiting.

Suurbrode vum Päd wohr en Jedeech

Try Braised Rabbit Leg with carrots and boiled potatoes!!

Really rustic pub with delicious food with good portions and fair prices.

Really good meat, super nice and attentive service and nice atmosphere. Great place to try local cuisine.

Food is amazing and the service is good. Place is nice and clean too. Overall a very good experience. Nice, affordable and pleasant :)

The restaurant is not big, but cozy. The waitresses were all top 👍🏻 Unfortunately, the food didn't convince us.

Very pleasant moment. Delicious brawurst but very filling.

Spectacular, the best home-style restaurant I have ever been to in Cologne, if I come back, I will come back too. Very good Schnitzel, delicious sausages and the Goulasch tasty too.

A simple, beautiful restaurant that we will definitely visit again on our next stay in Cologne.

Today the three of us were there for lunch for the first time, Kölsch nice and cold, Food a 4 out of 5! The service was brisk. Parking is rather difficult. Come again.

German tavern cuisine to the point and authentic service, would be happy again at any time.

Best sauerbraten ever. Nice, rustic atmosphere. EVERY second person again

Actually a must when visiting Cologne! Very tasty, local cuisine served with very nice and friendly service! And all at normal prices! We'll be back!

The best German meal I had in Cologne for three days, much better than the one at Main Fire. The price was very reasonable. Two people ordered two appetizers (raw pork sandwich + creamy salmon soup), plus a roasted elbow, and two glasses of beer. They couldn't finish it, and it didn't cost 30 yet. The creamy salmon soup was too salty and average. The raw pork sandwich was very large and had a lot of meat. The elbow was less than 20 but it was so big. It had a lot of skin and was grilled very crispy. It was very good. The waiter was also very friendly and advised us not to order more, but to order when we were not full. I will eat here again next time I come to Cologne!

Great Cologne atmosphere with hearty, delicious cuisine, very good Kölsch and top staff

Simply authentic. Food at its best. Outstanding

Yes - tasty, plentiful food in a rustic ambience

A super rustic restaurant with very good home-style cooking

Quaint pub. Food was good. Very nice, funny service. It's just a brewery and a bit noisy, but I thought it was good. The best Kölsch for my taste.

Thank you for your great food ❤️❤️❤️

Super nice little brewery. A bit away from all the hustle and bustle. You feel very comfortable. Home cooking tastes really good, everything is very clean, good service. Fair prices. I'd love to come here. Nothing to complain about!!!

Local, authentic and delicious German food

Very tasty food, friendly service. Quite a mixed crowd, sometimes a little too loud, but that depends on the time.

The waitresses were very nice, quick and courteous. The food was also very tasty.

Yes definitely. If you are in Cologne you should make a detour to Max Stark. Typical Cologne pub.

One of the best Kölsch restaurants!

Really very friendly and my soup was delicious.

Rustic small brewery in downtown Cologne. Absolute insider tip if you want to eat traditional local cuisine. The food tastes excellent and impresses with its flawless authenticity. The draft beer from the Päffgen brewery ensures a successful culinary conclusion. If you go on a trip to Cologne, you should definitely eat there instead of the big breweries around the old town and Heumarkt, because I think the food there doesn't taste nearly as good as Max Stark's. Apart from that, the price-performance ratio is also significantly better here.

Very good hearty food. Generous portions and super friendly service. A tip for visitors to Cologne.

Fantastic place, very authentic if you want to try the real beer houses without the tourist frills.

I will visit this restaurant again and again and can only be recommended.

We focused on reviews. We were very lucky that they found a table for us without a reservation. Delicious and refreshing Kölsch at an inexpensive price. We were pleased with the attentive waiter who patiently told us about the dishes. I advised on the local custom that as long as you do not cover your beer glass with a coaster, they will endlessly bring fresh beer. Great tradition. The food was amazing. If you are looking for a fine dining restaurant, this is not the place for you. They serve authentic and delicious traditional food. We have been to many establishments in Cologne, and there really is value for money here. Inexpensive but tasty.

Very good price/performance ratio. Nice location, nice service.

Very good and courteous staff, delicious food (also very plentiful) and Cologne's best Kölsch

That's funny, it has to make sense! If you want to experience a real brewery atmosphere with solid and very tasty food at reasonable prices: this is the place for you. The kitchen staff was very attentive, the beer was always full, the food (mathappen, sauerbraten and schnitzel) was excellent. But the highlight came at the end: the pancakes were a real sensation. We've never eaten anything like this before. My grandma made great pancakes, but would have lost here. You can/must come here just for the pancakes. The beer here comes from real barrels and not from steel tanks. You can taste it (we imagine). Or is it the beer? Locals claim that Päffgen is the best Kölsch on tap. In any case it doesn't make a head ;-) The ambience is a brewery, the mood is relaxed to lively (not for a romantic dinner), and the volume is definitely there. Toilets okay. Reservation recommended or a little patience. But the beers while waiting at the bar tables also taste great. Clear recommendation, we will come back.

As always, great in a Veedel’s Brauhaus 😋👍

Delicious food; Köbes and Kölsch cannot be topped

We were traveling in Cologne and we loved this place. Good atmosphere and good food at an affordable price. Also, the waitress was super friendly and helped us with everything she could. We liked it so much that we repeated the next day!

The food was very good, but the Köbes unfortunately only made a mediocre effort at serving it, even though it wasn't full.

Max Stark is highly recommended, the food is very tasty and of course delicious Kölsch.

Rustic restaurant with great service and a great roast pork crust. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend Max Stark. We had made a reservation on Friday for 6 p.m., were brought to the table and half an hour later the waiter came. I wanted to order a cutlet and he said it would take between 45 minutes and an hour to prepare and we had to clear the table in an hour. We only had 1.5 hours. Then just ordered pre-cooked mediocre knuckle. The Kölsch was rarely brought new; most of the time we sat in front of the empty glass. The toilets should be avoided at all costs. I have never experienced such a smell in the catering industry. In addition, the fabric towel roll was defective.

Eine richtig urige Kneipe mit toller, umfangreicher Speisekarte mit zivilen Preise. Das Essen ist sehr lecker. Die Bedienung ist nett und zuvorkommend. Kann man nur empfehlen.

Great food and big portions! They accept card

As always, very tasty. It's almost always packed at Max Stark, so it's worth making a reservation in advance. The service was quick and always on the go, but you didn't actually have to wait long. The food was excellent and the price was almost too cheap for the quantity you get. It is excellent every time and every time I visit Cologne I am Max's guest and will continue to come!

This is a great place. Visited Max Stark on three occasions during a recent visit to Koln and was not disappointed. The food and service on each occasion was top notch as was the Kölsch. Try and book if you can as it was packed out each time we visited but were lucky enough to get a table. Look forward to retuning.

An absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The food was simply outstanding—each dish was perfectly crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and incredible flavors. The service was impeccable, with a friendly and attentive staff that made our experience even more enjoyable. A must-visit for anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Very nice little restaurant with good food, highly recommended. But it's best to reserve a table if you want to eat.

Here you can enjoy the best brewery cuisine and Kölsch originals sitting side by side with visitors from all over the world and enjoying a freshly tapped, cool Kölsch in a pleasant atmosphere.

One of the original breweries in Cologne, delicious Kölsche Spitze food. You can eat your fill of the starters alone

Fantastic and very nice, local atmosphere, great beer, no music or TV. Interesting local dishes, like kale and herrings. Service is quite good and reasonably priced.

They do exist. Friendly service in brewery-like restaurants :-) Delicious food in a rustic setting. Highly recommended.

Ja, man kommt zu guten Bewertungen, wenn Mann und Frau nacheinander das gleiche schreiben. Unser Abend im Max Stark war leider nicht sehr schön. Das so gelobte Reservierungssystem hatte nicht funktioniert, bzw. usnere Reservierung schon und dennoch musste wir an einen zu kleinen Tisch, nachdem wir auch noch gewartet hatten. Soweit so gut. Essensbestellung wurde vertauscht, ein Essen fehlte, und kam dann nachträglich. Kommt hier scheinbar öfter vor. Entschuldigung Fehlanzeige, insgesamt eher selbstgefälliger, überheblicher Umgang mit den Gästen und ein nicht zufriedenstellender Abend.

Is a brewery with very good German cuisine. Delicious.

For anyone who likes it savory. A very good location, excellent food and great regional beer (Päffgen)

Everything was great all around...

Good food, typical German atmosphere. Staff not very friendly and affable.

Ice-cold puffing. Delicious food. Civilian prices. Nice specialist staff!!!!👍🍻💯 Everything unchanged, just the prices slightly increased, but everything within limits 👍🍻

The Max Stark in Cologne is a traditional brewery known for its authentic Cologne atmosphere and hearty cuisine. It is located in the Kunibertsviertel at the address Unter Kahlenhausen 47, 50668 Cologne.  Ambiance and Atmosphere: The Max Stark impresses with its rustic interior with polished wooden tables and a cozy brewery atmosphere. It attracts both locals and tourists and offers an authentic Cologne experience.  Food and drinks: The menu includes classic Rhenish dishes such as Rhenish Sauerbraten from horse with dumplings and apple compote, Himmel un Ääd with fried blood sausage, as well as a selection of schnitzels and cutlets. The generous portions and the quality of the food are particularly praised. The popular Päffgen-Kölsch is served fresh from the barrel as a drink.  Service: The service at Max Stark is described as quick and experienced. However, some guests point out that the staff can sometimes seem a bit rude, although this adds to the typical brewery charm.  Prices: The prices at Max Stark are fair and reasonable for the quality and portion size offered. Many guests find the price-performance ratio to be very good.  Conclusion: The Max Stark offers an authentic Cologne brewery experience with hearty cuisine, freshly tapped Kölsch and a cozy atmosphere. It is an ideal place for anyone who wants to experience traditional Cologne hospitality and cuisine.

Original corner pub. The food is rustic but not a culinary highlight. You don't expect it either. Just like you imagine a corner pub. Would definitely go again.

As always, heavenly. Everything tastes great. Nice, friendly service. I'll always come back here.

Traditional Rhenish inn with rustic food at reasonable prices, where the district comes together at lunchtime. The service is Cologne style without that Köbes attitude.

I loved the food, it was very delicious, I recommend the goulash for the meat part, not the soup part, and a pork. It was very well priced and strong. It is a little further from the center, but it is worth going there, it is a 15-minute walk from the cathedral. I recommend going early, we went around 1pm and waited about 15 minutes until a table was free. The place is small

An institution in the Cologne pub landscape. Delicious Päffgen, excellent brewery cuisine, good value for money and friendly service. In the evening you should definitely make a reservation.

If you are looking for classic German food and Korcsh beer taste, this is the place. 12 min from Dom cathedral. Within walking distance. The food is delicious, I leave the menu. The only drawback is that the beer is small, 0.2 cl and it runs out quickly. 2.1 euro each beer. Everyone sits next to each other at the tables, and those who don't eat are taken to the bar, be careful!

Very tasty food, best schnitzel in a long time. Friendly and courteous service. Nicely decorated, cozy restaurant. When I'm back in Cologne I'll definitely go back. Top

Typical brewery with delicious food and Kölsch, where the price-performance ratio is still right

Great brewery, delicious Päffgen kölsch and delicious food. Fast service, highly recommended

Highly recommended!🤩 Delicious food, great service and very accommodating, good atmosphere for a brewery. You should definitely make a reservation because it is usually fully booked. There is a weekly changing menu, vegetarian and typical brewery dishes. Ketchup and hot sauce are available at the tables. The beer tasted good too 🧡

das essen war sehr lecker besonders das schnitzel und der kartoffelsalat sind zu empfehlen das bier war frisch und die stimmung sehr gemütlich das personal war freundlich aber da das lokal sehr beliebt ist kann es manchmal etwas dauern