Residenz Cafe & Restaurant in Weimar

Traditional coffee shop in a historic location and centrally located in Weimar.

Very nice terrace with sunny and shady spots. The interior is very nicely decorated. The asparagus soup is highly recommended.

Delicious vegan breakfasts & other purely plant-based dishes.

A good place, historic like everything in this city. The service was good. The person who served us was a bit serious but correct. The food wasn't bad, although I expected a richer side dish. I didn't like the taste or consistency of the mashed potatoes; it was undercooked. What I loved was the tomato soup; it was delicious. The place is very pretty, and they gave us a private room for everyone, which was very nice.

For many years, I've enjoyed the "Resi" on my visits to Weimar. Always friendly, always very attentive, excellent service, truly delicious food and drinks, great coffee... Perfect location!

Simply amazing, wonderful!!! Sitting outside in the sun. It's rare to find such friendly service. The blonde lady here is a real sweetheart :) Thank you ♡♡♡, we'll be back for breakfast.

The location is nice, but I found the vegan options very limited. A small portion of red cabbage with two potato dumplings for €15 was too much for me and unfortunately didn't fill me up. It was tasty, but a plant-based protein side dish was missing.

We were there for a family celebration with over 20 people, and everything went smoothly and in a good mood. We loved that they also offered vegan and gluten-free cakes, something that most cafes haven't yet embraced these days. Thank you for the lovely afternoon.

Very friendly service, cozy atmosphere, delicious breakfast. We'd love to come back.

Friendly service and nice ambience

Yes, you can sit very nicely right next to the park on the Ilm

My dad, partner, and I were so impressed with our visits (May 26-28) that we came here for breakfast and lunch three days in a row. The food was always very good and fresh, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Especially the lady with glasses and a barrette in her hair. She was so wonderful and made us feel like they were happy to be there and to serve us. We'll be back next time we visit Weimar!

Breakfast was delicious, the waiters were lovely, it was cozy and a perfect start to the week.

Ridiculous... It's completely overpriced and the quality is terrible. We had the vegetarian "breakfast for lovers." So, of course, we didn't get the ham, bacon, or cooked ham, and instead got cheese. They charged an extra €10 for that, which is outrageous. Who even calculates these prices?! The staff were unfriendly, and the restrooms are disgusting! Not recommended!

We celebrated a family celebration in the Green Salon of the Residenzcafe with afternoon coffee and an evening banquet with 14 participants. The preparation with the management about the process and the menu went great. Whatever came out of the kitchen was the first choice. The waiters were guest-oriented, competent and friendly. We are all completely satisfied. Thanks alot. Simply perfect. ~ Ga Weimar family

Gute Frühstücksauswahl. Faire Preise. Angenehme Atmosphäre. Tischreservierung empfohlen. Service sehr gut. Junge engagierte Mitarbeiterin ( Azubi) , die mit Freude bei der Arbeit ist.

The location is very cozy. Breakfast is, as always, very good and plentiful. The service is very courteous, except for one small thing from the employee. We'd love to come back.

Breakfast for every taste We booked a day before. Even though it was busy because of a major event, we were given a nice table and the staff were super friendly and attentive. We ordered different breakfast options and it was very tasty and varied. We can only recommend Resi and will definitely come back.

Absolute recommendation. Delicious food. Nice people.

Leckeres Frühstück, große Auswahl, auch das vegane Frühstück war ausgezeichnet, sogar für die sonst gerne Fleischesser Fraktion der Familie. Das Frühstück war sehr abwechslungsreich und reichhaltig, Getränke sehr lecker. Der Service super freundlich und schnell. Schade, dass wir das Café erst am letzten Tag unseres Aufenthaltes kennengelernt haben.

Reservation was possible without any problems. I reserved by email. Inquiries and changes were also confirmed by email after a telephone conversation. That speaks for professionalism. This was confirmed during the welcome and escort into the Goethe room. Here we ended my birthday with a delicious breakfast. A festively set table rounded off the delicious breakfast. Freshly squeezed juice, homemade fresh lemonades. Otherwise every wish was fulfilled. Even with freshly boiled eggs... Simply completely satisfied, thank you to the entire team. Always happy. Jörg Beck plus all my guests

The restaurant is easily accessible in the center of the beautiful city of Weimar and has a long tradition. The service was excellent, the food was very tasty. There is nothing to complain about.

Wir kennen das Resi nun seit 20 Jahren, und leider hat sich die Qualität kontinuierlich verschlechtert - inzwischen soweit, dass das Frühstück, dass wir dort in dieser Woche aßen, uns nicht nur den Tag, sondern auch den Magen verdarb. Bestellt haben wir das sog. Fitness-Frühstück (Brötchen, Joghurt mit Früchten), Mini-Pancakes und eine heiße Schokolade. Kurz gesagt: Qualität durchweg unterirdisch und Service schlecht, keine gute Kombination. Qualität: Weizenbrötchen (viel Luft, wenig darin), flüssiger Honig als Aufstrich, das Joghurt mit Sprühsahne versüßt, die Früchte aus der Dose, die Mini-Pancakes cross gebraten (= trocken statt fluffig). Service: kurz angebunden und schlecht organisiert - z.B. kam zuerst der Brötchenkorb und 15 (!) Min. später das restliche Fitness-Frühstück und weitere 30 (!) Minuten später die Mini-Pancakes. Schade - keine Empfehlung mehr.

Extremely delicious food, extremely friendly service! Particularly recommended: Thuringian Mutzbraten, Kaiserschmarrn

Highly recommended. Coffee with delicious cakes and cakes. We'd love to come back.

Super friendly service staff. That would be worth more than five stars. Unfortunately, the breakfast was a bit small and baked rolls for that price are not possible.

Went in for breakfast with a group of 10 people. There were frozen rolls. The service staff could have been a little friendlier and quicker. Ambiance is very nice.

We went there for breakfast specifically because of the vegan scrambled eggs. Nice atmosphere and very attentive service. The food was good and beautifully prepared, if you are relaxed and not stressed about time it is a nice stay. We would come back.

On Sunday, April 13th, 2025, we were looking forward to visiting the Residenz Restaurant again for a long time. The terrace was only occupied by a few guests. The waiter, tall and slim with light blonde hair, kept looking in the direction of our table, but unfortunately we were simply ignored! After 25' we were greeted with just one word: MAP??? As he ordered, he turned away to wipe down the neighboring table. I had to place my order at the next table. The waitress certainly doesn't talk too much, is unfriendly and creates anything but a feel-good atmosphere. He doesn't advise the guests, but takes the order as they walk past and seems annoyed. One gets the impression that this grumpy person has probably chosen the wrong profession. Through his apathy and apathy he creates a cold, unfriendly atmosphere. As a service worker, you should be able to respond to guests and have a healthy dose of politeness. What a shame! The Resi was always a good address.

Am Sonntag, den 13.04.25 haben wir uns seid langem mal wieder auf einen Besuch im Residenz Restaurant gefreut. Die Terrasse war nur mit wenigen Gästen besetzt. Der Kellner groß, schlank mit hellblonden Haaren , schaute zwar immer wieder in die Richtung unseres Tisches, aber leider wurden wir schlicht und einfach ignoriert! Nach 25' wurden wir nur mit einem Wort begrüßt: KARTE??? Bei der Bestellung wendete er sich ab, um den Nachbartisch abzuwischen. Ich musste meine Bestellung zum Nachbartisch aufgegeben. Die Bedienung redet mit Sicherheit nicht zu viel, ist unfreundlich und schafft alles andere als eine Wohlfühlatmosphäre. Er berät die Gäste nicht, sondern nimmt die Bestellung im vorbeigehen auf und wirkt dabei genervt. Man hat den Eindruck, das dieser grantige Mensch wohl den falschen Beruf gewählt hat. Er schafft durch seine Apathie und Teilnahmslosigkeit eine kühle, unfreundliche Atmosphäre. Als Servicektaft sollte man auf Gäste eingehen können und eine gesunde Portion an Höflichkeit mitbringen. Sehr schade! Das Resi war immer eine gute Adresse.

We've known Resi for 20 years now, and unfortunately the quality has continually deteriorated - to the point that the breakfast we ate there this week not only spoiled our day, but also our stomachs. We ordered the so-called fitness breakfast (rolls, yoghurt with fruit), mini pancakes and hot chocolate. In short: Quality is consistently subpar and service is poor, not a good combination. Quality: wheat rolls (lots of air, little in them), liquid honey as a spread, the yoghurt sweetened with spray cream, the canned fruit, the mini pancakes cross-fried (= dry instead of fluffy). Service: short and poorly organized - e.g. the basket of bread rolls came first and 15 (!) minutes later the rest of the fitness breakfast and another 30 (!) minutes later the mini pancakes. Too bad - no more recommendation.

Beautiful restaurant and great service.

We started today with friends at Resi. The selected "breakfast for lovers" with Prosecco and orange juice was lovingly prepared, varied and thrilled us. We were also served, almost looked after, by a super friendly waitress. Thank you!

We went there twice during our vacation, for lunch and breakfast. Really delicious vegan food! Super nice service, there were pens and painting supplies for the Lütten and a large selection of Pixi books.

The customer service is zero , unfriendly with foreigners

We had breakfast there yesterday and celebrated a birthday. The table or table in the “Green Salon” was perfect for several people. The service was very attentive and friendly. We'd love to come back!

We've been coming here for years and it's always nice. Above all the service! We can heartily recommend it to everyone.

Super delicious food, very friendly service. We'll be back!

Unfortunately not from today's experience.

Unfortunately, the service leaves more and more to be desired. Some employees are very motivated. Others make you feel more like a burden. Here's hoping things get better for this venerable coffee.

Used to be a nice café with good food and coffee. Well, yes. Been here again after a long absence and what can I say?: That was the last time. It's a mishmash of service. Some nice and some annoying. We ordered two things (tea and cocoa). Half was forgotten. After an extreme failure, that was it. Too bad. Hopefully things will get better soon.

Wenn es möglich wäre, würden wir mehr als fünf Sterne vergeben für das hervorragende Frühstück, mit dem wir heute, kurz nach 08.00 Uhr, im Resi starten durften. Nebem dem wunderschönen und gemütlichen Ambiente sowie der Frühstücksauswahl, die keine Wünsche offen lässt, ist jedoch herzuheben , dass wir vom Serveceteam mit grosser Herzlichkeit empfangen und insbesondere von der für unseren Tisch zuständigen Mitarbeiterin liebevoll umsorgt wurden. Besser konnte man den Tag nicht beginnen. Vielen Dank dafür!

Very friendly service! Great food! And a fantastic ambience! Thanks for the lovely afternoon!

Great evening, nice crew - keep it up!

It wasn't our first time at Resi and it definitely won't be the last time. The breakfast is very good and nicely prepared. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Simply highly recommended!

Four of us ate at Resi and were served excellently. The food was fantastic, something we didn't know from Resi. We will come back. Definitely recommended, please keep it up. We also knew the Resi differently in the past.

Never again...staff just doesn't work at all.

Dear staff of the Residenz Café and Restaurant, Our company's annual kick-off meeting took place in your house with 17 people from January 9th to 10th, 2025. We really enjoyed our stay with you - the location is great, the staff are super friendly and the food is delicious!!! Thank you very much for everything - the Residenz is a real insider tip!!!!! Eva Dewens from Aichtal near Stuttgart

Neujahr 2025 Wir sind eine sehr entspannte lustige Truppe aber dieser Besuch zu Neujahr 2025 war der Gipfel. Kellnerin war dermaßen unfreundlich unprofessionell lustlos dann sollte man sich eine andere Arbeit suchen dahin zieht es uns nicht mehr.

Always happy, my number 1 in Weimar

Cake was very tasty. The rest inedible. Unfortunately it's a bit old. The waitress (older woman with blonde hair) was extremely rude and disrespectful. Especially towards POC’s. No recommendation!

The food was cold, carelessly prepared, the duck breast was well done. Everything warmed up. There shouldn't be a trained chef in the kitchen, but rather a warm-up assistant. We're never going there again. It's a shame, because it used to be good there.

Had lunch and coffee here and was fantastic. Very busy but staff were very attentive and quick to ask if all was ok whilst we wait for food to arrive. Nice atmosphere with great view of Schloss so well worth dropping in.

A nuisance. The food was cold, the duck breast was well-done, carelessly presented, puree and dumplings from the bag. The price-performance ratio is not right here. One wonders whether there is a cook in the kitchen or a warm-up person who has not learned the trade.

Wir verbrachten heute einen erschütternden Abend im Resi. Von der eins gehobenen Gastronomie ist nichts mehr übrig. Das Essen lauwarm, auf zwei Limo danach mussten wir eine halbe Stunde warten, die Minze auf der Zitronen-Ingwer-Limo war vergammelt. Zwei ältere Herrschaften verließen geraume Zeit nach ihrer Ankunft verärgert das Lokal, weil niemand Notiz von ihnen genommen hatte, eine Dame am Nachbartisch bekam das falsche Essen, etwas weiter entfernt rüpelte eine Bedienung Gäste an, die sich offenbar beschwert hatten. Ein Blick in andere Bewertungen der jüngsten Zeit bestätigt das desaströse Bild, das sich uns bietet. Sehr schade und hoffentlich ändert sich das irgendwann wieder, denn das Lokal gehörte lange Zeit zu den gastronomischen Glanzlichtern in Weimar.

We have eaten here several times, but today we were unfortunately very dissatisfied. Despite the full restaurant, the service was very attentive, but did not take into account any specific requests made when eating. The vegan dumplings looked and tasted as if they were a ready meal.

Friendly, humorous service and high-quality products with exceptionally good taste. Despite the onion market and the busy times, a joke on your lips and a friendly smile on your face - that's quality.

Wir waren mit der ganzen Familie (incl. 4 Kinder) zum Geburtstags-Abendessen im „ Resi“. Das Ambiente im „Goethezimmer“ hat uns sehr gefallen, insbes. die lockere Sitzverteilung. Das Essen war sehr gut, frisch zubereitet und vorzüglich. Die beiden Damen, die uns bedient haben waren sehr empathisch und haben uns und insbesondere unseren Kindern das Gefühl gegeben, als Gäste sehr willkommen zu sein. So können wir das Personal, die Küche und das Ambiente im „Resi“ als außergewöhnlich ansprechend in Erinnerung behalten und werden deswegen auch sehr gern wiederkommen!

Waren heute im Residenz Cafe und haben den Abend ausklingen lassen hatten eine sehr nette Bedienung und einen sehr netten Barkieper , sehr schöner und gelungener Abend

Today the two of us wanted to enjoy breakfast at Resi. My girlfriend has often been a guest here because the location is very cozy and the food is delicious. I was very happy about the vegan options on the menu, the vegan scrambled eggs were good and the chai was also available with oat milk. So so far everything is great. Unfortunately, you have to say that the waitresses were all quite unfriendly. Both the looks and the tone do not seem like you are welcome as a guest. Unfortunately, that's a real shame. A great ambience and good food also depend on service.

We came here just for the tempting vegan breakfast and were very impressed. Every animal lover’s heart beats faster here. Hot meals are also available here without animal cruelty. We would like to try these next time too. :) Our waiter was also very, very attentive and friendly. Before you even sat down, the coffee (with oat milk 💚) came to the table. 😁 A must for every person who loves all animals and not just pets <3

Went there for dinner yesterday Many thanks to our charming waitress Would love to come back The Lisa

It was a great breakfast, the service was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely come back next time we visit Weimar.

There were 7 of us in this lovely restaurant where we felt very welcome. The service was super nice and friendly, and the food was very, very tasty. In addition to classics, the menu also included imaginative, interesting dishes and overall we are completely satisfied :)

Full house - and still very friendly, attentive service! Thank you!😊

Gemütliches Café, ideal für ein sehr gutes preiswertes Frühstück. Nur 2 Gehminuten vom Markt an der Residenz gelegen.

Birthday breakfast was a success. I invited my friend to breakfast on the occasion of her birthday. Reservation hassle-free. Always friendly and accommodating with the right pinch of humor. The breakfast was good, but not very good. The bacon was slightly too dry, as were the scrambled eggs. Unfortunately the tables are too small. If everything is on it, it will be very tight. Basically, it doesn't fit more than a large coffee and a small plate of cake. It could have been a little warmer, but not much. The atmosphere is great, the waitresses are nice and accommodating. All in all good but not outstanding. When you arrive, you should keep in mind that as a guest you cannot drive and park directly in front of Dad Café. The underground car park at the Dorint Hotel is a few hundred meters away and is easily accessible, and the path also takes you past the great city center. We'll be back, but it didn't make it to number one on our must-visit locations.

We actually only have the fondest memories of Resi and its food, but we were quite disappointed this time. It took a very long time. However, when the waitress is with you, the contact is very nice. Unfortunately the pumpkin pasta didn't taste good at all. The food was nicely prepared, but didn't taste like anything. Everything was missing: salt, pepper, onions, garlic, spices... there was nothing on it, not even parmesan. Ambience is still nice :;

We ate here every time we visited Weimar (very often). However, this was our last visit. At lunchtime around half past one we were completely ignored and then left without being served. In the evening around 5:30 p.m. we waited about 25 minutes until our order was taken, even two tables that came after us were ahead of us!! The food itself was completely seasoned with pepper, some of it was inedible, the dumplings were too firm and not fresh. Rostbrätel consisted only of fat and cartilage. But we were entertained. While waiting, we noticed that the cake display case was still half full of cakes (bottom) being cleaned with cleaner on top and the cleaner was spread throughout the display case. Restaurant seems to be getting old.

Lovely German restaurant with a terrace right at the foot off Schloss Weimar. Service was very lovely and food was quite good. Worth a visit!

Very courteous and friendly service as well as a delicious breakfast! We'd love to come back

Very nice restaurant, unfortunately the cake conference is

Very friendly and courteous service, delicious food. Great value for money. Definitely recommended!

Good food and delicious cakes. Good ambience, nice and fast service

The shortage of skilled workers in the catering industry has been clearly noticed. In a house that suggests high standards, one would have expected a friendly, guest-oriented reception from the staff. We were treated as undesirables. What future might this attractive establishment have with this staff?

Had breakfast twice - great selection and the staff are exactly right at their job. Top

Very nice restaurant! Excellent and friendly service.

Resi is a wonderful, cozy and stylish café - has been around for decades. Perfectly located between the old town and the park, it offers a welcome rest for the feet and of course the palate is not neglected either. From sinful cakes to a nice selection of tea, savory and sweet breakfasts and the lunch menu is recommended. On nice weekends, a reservation is helpful.

Absolutely not recommended for breakfast!!! Portions are outrageously small and not particularly tasty… if you want a nice breakfast that tastes good and where you get something for your money you should look for another place.

Very, very nice, stylishly furnished café, although there was hardly any possibility of getting a seat at the onion market yesterday, we only had to wait 5 minutes and the friendly lady at the entrance assigned us a place, comfortable on the sofa. Super friendly, fast and uncomplicated service. Super super delicious cake. Keep it up.

We ordered 2 hot drinking chocolates. It tasted very watery and hardly like chocolate. For €4.50 you would expect something better. The service seemed overwhelmed even though there wasn't much going on.

We were at the Resi yesterday. At the same time, the onion market is taking place in Weimar. The service was super nice, super quick and wonderfully refreshing. We would love to come back!

The people there are super friendly and create a super pleasant atmosphere. There are also great vegan options on the menu. The vegan pancakes are really to die for.

What friendly service in this fine delicacy!! Highly recommended!

Nice café, with delicious cakes and friendly service. However, if you know the history of the café, there are still a few pictures of the famous visitors on the wall and maybe... a little historical explanation.

We went to Resi today for my child's birthday breakfast and we received a very warm welcome. The staff was super friendly and accommodating, every request was implemented immediately. We'd love to come back. Thank you

Very friendly service, nice atmosphere, right next to the city palace. I would visit it again!

We really liked the Residenz Café. The food was delicious and there is something for every taste. The service was very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, at times it seemed a bit stressful and uncoordinated.

Always a great daily menu, delicious drinks, top service and also beautiful romantic rooms for wedding nights with very nice views from the room terrace. Clear recommendation. Updated: Even 14 years after the wedding, it's still a favorite. Good product quality, very tasteful. We still feel almost better than at home there :-)

Not necessarily recommended.. Service mediocre..and not very friendly... Food selection is manageable..there are better restaurants in Weimar..

The staff is extremely warm, accommodating and fun for everyone. The breakfast selection is impressive and there is something for everyone. Everything is prepared with love and very tasty.

It's been a long time since I've had breakfast at Resi. 1st class! Very tasty and sufficient. Great, very pleasant operation and service. So nothing has changed. 😉

Nette Location, man kann schön draußen sitzen. Lustlose Bedienung, kein Wort zuviel, aber vielleicht hatte er einen schlechtenTag. Schlechte Fleischqualität, guter Salat.

We left after a long wait, even though it wasn't full and several waiters walked right past us.

It's happened several times, including among friends, so I have to say something now! It has become an absolute bad habit in Resi to portion the loose tea so small that the result is actually just hot water with little taste. Does it have to be that way? Do we really have to save money on something like this? I hope someone responsible is reading this. There is only a pained smile from certain service staff. We love having breakfast at Resi or stopping by for a piece of cake on the weekend and relaxing. Unfortunately we are not coffee drinkers. So please!!...one more crumb of tea and you'll make the people of Weima happy!

Were there for lunch today. Very nice staff and super delicious food. We'll be back.

After many years we were guests at the Resi again. Beautiful ambience, friendly service and delicious cake left nothing to be desired.

Super delicious food, friendly staff :) We would love to come back 👍

We were here twice in a row. It's awesome. I ate the world's best bruschetta here. The rest was also great. It's a shame that we live almost 400 km away.

From booking to the great and varied breakfast to payment, everything was to our complete satisfaction. Many thanks to the nice staff who had everything under control.