Traumkuh - Burger & Poutine in Essen

Very nice place specializing in burgers. Everything is very well-kept and quality with prices appropriate to the service

Since I travel a lot in Germany for work, I take the opportunity to try out new burger shops in different cities. My conclusion: Traumkuh in Essen is by far the best burger shop in Germany. Why? Many people claim to do everything themselves - at Traumkuh this is not an advertising promise, but rather normal standard. The patties are a decent size, juicy and are smashed just right without losing any of the meat juice. The buns go perfectly with it, they are fluffy but not too dominant, so that the taste of the burger comes into its own. There is also a difficult but nice decision: crispy fries or really good sweet potato fries - both absolutely recommended! My honest conclusion, without a bought opinion like some YouTubers: 5 stars and the best burger in Germany. At least. I'm looking forward to my next visit if I'm in the area.

Some of the best burgers I've eaten so far. The patties are so well prepared. Had one today with MARSBAR on it. Yes, you read that right. Mars bar.... Extravagant and incredibly tasty...

Insanely good burgers and extremely good garlic fries. Clear recommendation!

Their chili cheese burger is hands down the tastiest I've ever tasted. If you stop by, I highly recommend you give it a try!

The ambiance and service are very good. The food is delicious :)

It was absolutely delicious, but the portions are rather small. The price-performance ratio could be better. But the atmosphere was really nice.

Burger was very tasty, can highly recommend the bison burger. Fries were good.

Self-service. The service was so well - friendly is different. Too bad. The food was ok to good. However, this would not be my first choice for dinner in the future.

Delicious! The burgers are very tasty. The fries are the best I've ever eaten. I can only recommend it!

Der Burger war OK, aber weder groß noch überragend. Einrichtung und Ambiente verstehe ich nicht. Ich finds komisch. Bedienung gibt's nicht, man holt sich sein Essen selbst ab. Dafür war es recht teuer. Wie waren uns einig, dafür stimmt das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis nicht.

44 € für 2 Burger mit matschigen Pommes finde ich übetrieben. Dazu gibt es nur Wasser, kein Bier, kein Wein und das alles in Selbstbedienung. Die z. T. recht positive Kritik können wir daher nicht nachvollziehen. Einmal reicht.

The restaurant is busy on weekends and there aren't too many tables. When you're done eating, someone is usually ready to take your place. You order at the counter, there are no waiters. In my opinion, the price-performance ratio is "normal", but not particularly advantageous for the customer. So, it's very pretty and specializes in burgers, but the decoration makes you think more of Asian food like sushi. I ordered a chili burger and my companion ordered a classic burger with fries. Personally, I liked the chili burger better because the classic burger tasted 80% like the famous Joppie sauce, which I found a bit boring. Generally the meat is good.

Our favorite burger restaurant in Rüttenscheid. The service is super friendly and the food is absolutely amazing. 5/5 stars for the super tasty burgers and the homemade fries!

The burgers are amazing! Highly recommended

I was in this restaurant a few days ago. Ambience really nice and effortless. Pain Point: CASH PAYMENT ONLY! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find out about this before my visit. When I got there it was too late and unfortunately I had to go to another restaurant.

Simply one of the best burgers ever – always reliable and delicious. The drinks never disappoint either! The staff is friendly and the service is impressively quick.

Very good, can only be recommended

Dream cow lives up to its name! The burgers are juicy, the meat is of top quality, and the sauces give the perfect kick. The fries are also super crispy. Plus a modern, cozy atmosphere and friendly service, recommended!

This burger was absolutely delicious - by far one of the best I've ever tasted! The team is incredibly friendly and the service is first class.

Very tasty burgers and poutine, really nice staff. I can only recommend it

Traumkuh is a restaurant with a strong Asian flair. The impressive interior and the extremely friendly staff left a positive impression. What was interesting was that there is a 2 euro discount on the set menus - something you rarely see in other restaurants. The selection of burgers was also varied. The highlight for us was the patty – first class with juicy meat. However, the sauces didn't go well with the burgers. We had sweet potato sticks and a house drink, both of which were delicious. Please note, however, that only cash payment is possible here.

The burger was delicious and made with seemingly fresh ingredients. The fries were also delicious.

Very well maintained and super clean restaurant. The staff was also very friendly.

One of the best hamburgers I've eaten in my entire life! Really excellent with meat cooked to perfection and juicy. Even the sweet potato fries and homemade maracuya juice were perfect. Go for it!

For me this is the best burger shop in NRW so far.

One of the best burgers in the entire area! Quite juicy, great meat taste, very good burger bun! Respect - great shop! I still have to deduct a star when it comes to the overall experience - for 2 reasons: 1. There is no table service. Which is why the rating for the service is of course lower. 2. I was told that you couldn't cook my burger until medium rare, it had to be cooked through. I don't think that's so good. Not as juicy and tasty as it could be. If that were to be changed, it would be the top address in the Ruhr area! Nevertheless, the store is at the top. UPDATE: I was there again - and this time the burger was fried medium. Had a chili cheese burger. And it was perfect - it really couldn't be better! Juicy and tasty. Awesome part! Therefore I have to increase the rating to 5.

One of the juiciest and tastiest burgers I've had. The offering is small but nice. I think self-service is totally ok because the shop is small and cute, but still has a super cozy and relaxed atmosphere.

My order of a chicken burger was served quickly and it tasted really good.

Brilliant menu, first class experience, excellent service.

A fantastic selection of burgers. The veggie burger was delicious and the fries were crispy and tasty

The fries are delicious but the hamburger is just okay. It's a very depressing place.

The service was excellent. The burgers were tasty and generous in size. There were plenty of fries. Overall, fantastic value for money.

The dishes are delicious and the service is excellent. Everyone is incredibly friendly and accommodating.

The ambience was fantastic and the burger was delicious.

Weekly menus that spice things up. Great fries. Fresh ambience and tasty drinks. Not cheap but worth it.

In general, I like Traumkuh as a burger shop. The burgers and fries are fine, and the sauces we had were also delicious. I also think it's great that there are special burgers that change every month (be sure to pay attention to this). Otherwise, I have to say that I found the music to be a bit too loud at times if you wanted to have a conversation. It felt like it was a little more expensive than comparable stores. 23€ for a burger, fries, drink and sauce, I found it a bit too much given the portion size, but still within reason. You can figure it out, but perhaps a note about self service and what should happen to the dishes after the meal would be helpful. But all in all worth a visit.

The ambience was wonderful. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it!

Very tasty, unfortunately no card payment!? I found it funny. Otherwise very nice. Friendly staff

This vegetarian burger is without a doubt the tastiest I've ever tasted! The toppings and flavors are truly innovative.

I have to say this was the best burger I've had in a long time. The beef was incredibly juicy, the cheese was perfectly melted and the fries were deliciously crispy. This store is really a hit!

Personally, I was very disappointed with the food, the ambience was nice.

Impressed with their friendly service and also the prices were very affordable.

Great ambience, friendly staff and super fast service.

The ambience is lively and pleasant. The staff is incredibly efficient.

I was really craving burger so I decided to order and to my surprise it was delivered quickly. As for the taste, the burger was juicy and delicious. Will definitely order more here.

It looks very nice here. The music is very pleasant and the food tastes great. Everything is homemade and fresh, you can taste it too. Would love to come back.

One of the best burgers I've ever eaten! Tasty and visually appealing. The staff is efficient and friendly.

Great burger and fries, the ambience was perfect too. The service was super fast.

I love their burgers! The meat was incredibly juicy and tasty and the team made sure I had everything I needed. Absolutely worth the money!

Despite self-service, a location that is worth visiting. Burgers were awesome.

Cheeseburger and fries were a hit! Juicy burger with good flavors, fluffy burger bun. Fries as they should be: soft and potato-like on the inside, crispy on the outside, not greasy. You order at the counter. There is a fridge with drinks bottles next to it. We'll definitely be back.

Chili cheese burger is my favorite on the menu and I always go here with my friends to eat their delicious burgers

A cozy and well-known place with friendly staff who always greet you with a smile. The food is delicious and it is an excellent choice for quality fast food. Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere and the service was super fast.

The best burgers in town! The crispy bacon and melted cheddar on my classic cheeseburger was amazing. The service was excellent too!

They charge 4 euros extra for ketchup and mayonnaise with the menu. Haven’t seen so ridiculous of a price policy. French fries were at the same time burnt outside and boiled inside? How could they manage to do that so? Some find it fancy because they burnt the potatoes with skin and added some green, but real burger lovers won’t like it anyways. Burger was mediocre. Lots of fat so you can think a tiny burger is filing and delicious. But is was only so-so and tiny (look at the picture). I’ve paid 34 euros for two burgers one french fries (burnt not edible) and one bottle of coke (330 ml) It was 40 with ketchup and mayonnaise.

Fast delivery and the burger was hot when it arrived. The packaging was nice too.

When I'm craving a burger, I go here. The ingredients are incredibly fresh and the patties are always juicy. I can only recommend it.

This was the absolute best burger I have ever eaten! Even as I write this review, the taste remains on my palate. If you want to savor every bite, this is the place for you. The burger was incredibly juicy, flavorful and delicious!

I didn't expect to be so impressed, but these burgers exceeded my expectations. Every bite was juicy, full of flavor and incredibly filling. Additionally, the service was excellent.

We wanted to eat here in December. We thought we would be served, but you have to order your food at the cash register. We didn't want that those evenings. We ate somewhere else, but next time for a quick bite in a nice and beautiful shopping street we will definitely go back to eat here!!! Beautiful interior, many food options and a cozy atmosphere!!

Burger was tasty, fries could have been better

Very tasty burgers, a bit expensive. Advertised menu discount was not honored but it was too busy to complain.

Ordering was easy and delivery was super fast. Both the burger and the fries tasted great.

We went out for burgers on business and chose the dream cow. Top service and friendly advice. The food came super quickly and the portions are super big. The quality of the burger in terms of meat, cheese, etc. is great. The lowded fries were awesome Here you can enjoy a burger in a great atmosphere

The burgers here are authentic! They are fresh, juicy and seasoned just right. The imaginative toppings are also a hit, each of which gives the taste a distinctive touch.

Super delicious food and nice service. Bring your own food and drinks. Nice atmosphere nice little restaurant. I'd love to come back.

So the burger tastes really great but is way too expensive. But the big thing is that it has simply become too expensive. I hadn't been there for a while now. These prices are extortionate. Burger with extra patty 15 euros, then 5 euros for 3 fries on the plate and 2 euros for a sauce, old 2 euroooo for a dollop of sauce. I think the owner is probably a Porsche driver or something, otherwise the prices can no longer be explained. Burger with double patty, what felt like 3 fries on the plate, 2 sauces and a drink for just over 25 euros. Next time I'll go to a real restaurant.

Delicious burgers, fast service and friendly staff.

The food tastes good, unfortunately the portions have become smaller and the price is unfortunately far too high. You get more for your money in other burger shops. It's a shame.

The food is quite okay. The burger has definitely become smaller, which I find very disrespectful considering the prices. I paid just under €55 for two menus. I don't know where we ended up, but it's definitely way too expensive.

highly recommended if you are in the area!

The burgers are really delicious! French fries, delicious sauces. I recommend it to everyone

The store deserves its good rating. Everything is great! I would recommend the chili cheese fries to you. For me they were a bit better than the burger.

Food was very tasty, can't fault it. I also found the ambience nice. The only complaint is that the portion of fries was pretty puny.

I'm still a fan. The best burgers! :) Edit: My husband and I actually love the burgers and poutine here. We definitely order 3 times a week. Unfortunately, things have gotten worse. The patty is no longer crispy and smashed and the meat poutine is no longer juicy and flavorful. What a shame!!! Is it a recipe adjustment or simply colleagues not properly trained? Please, please change that again, I'm actually your biggest fan ❤️

Simply incredibly good burgers! However, you should know that there is no service, you order and pay at the counter and pick up your food yourself when it is ready. There's a beeper for that. I don't think that's great, BUT these burgers are worth it!! Absolutely recommended.

Der Cheesburger war so wie es sein sollte, es wurde mit dem Rucola nicht übertrieben die Menge war Perfekt.

Burger very tasty, portion size OK, rather a bit more expensive

Too expensive for what is offered and self service. The taste is quite okay

The staff is really very nice and relaxed. But the food was burnt see photo. And oversalt the fries. The ambience is good but it smells strongly of food. I wouldn't go there again for the food.

An absolute recommendation! In my journey to the tastiest burger in North Rhine-Westphalia I seem to have found the final destination. First of all, the concept: You come in, order your food at the front counter, you can choose: - Burgers with beef, chicken or vegetarian - Then the fries - Add the sauce/dip - Then the drink If you place the order, you pay it straight away, get a beeper for the table and be alerted as soon as the food is ready. You can get the drink yourself from the fridge. There is no service, which is why I can't really give the service any points. It wasn't the case that the store was full and you didn't have time for it. So I think it's a shame, because you could definitely earn a few extra € in tips here. There's no point in waiting behind the counter. The fact that you pay in advance also reduces the profit, because if I like the burger I'll definitely round it up by several euros. But that doesn't mean that the service was bad in this case. He just wasn't there. The lady behind the counter was still absolutely friendly and always had a smile on her face! Now about the food: Where do I start? The burgers are prepared immediately when you order, fresh and just so incredibly delicious! We tried the normal beef burgers here, Something Bison was the name of the dish. This was by far the tastiest burger I have ever eaten in my life. World class! The meat was perfectly fried and super juicy, the combination with the slightly sweet bun, the spicy sauce on the burger and the cheese rounded off the experience. Plus the home-made, freshly made fries and a dip of your choice. We both felt full for a long time. The price: No need to complain. I paid around €40 for both menus with double meat. Absolutely fine for two people with a drink. Keep in mind that you were full afterwards, I usually eat 2 burgers easily. Here you could eat full and satisfied for your money. Ambiance: The shop is dark and stands out with its artificial but extremely well-made cherry blossom trees. It invites you to linger, the atmosphere is calming and decelerated. The seats are comfortable and the tables feel high quality. The shop was absolutely clean and well maintained. Conclusion: An absolute recommendation. You MUST eat this burger. Visiting on October 31st, 2024 at around 3:00 p.m.

Super nice service and the most delicious burgers ♥️ Fries and iced teas/lemonades also very good!

Chili cheese burger is my favorite on the menu and I always go here with my friends to eat their delicious burgers.

Ate here twice during Spiel because it was just so frickin' good. Personally, I think the Juarez 187 is the best burger, and goes perfectly with both the garlic fries and the sweet potato fries (with Samurai sauce!). Making reservations for groups larger than 4 is a must, but we were able to get a table for two without reservations and no wait!

Sorry, pure disappointment!! I can't rate the service at all (you have to place the order yourself at the counter and pick up the food yourself) The fries tasteless Unfortunately one of the worst burgers I've eaten.

Had dinner here with my husband this evening. A really wonderfully decorated little cute restaurant. I had the Korean Fried Chicken Burger, unfortunately I didn't like the sauce at all. I approached the staff to see if I could perhaps exchange my burger. They were very understanding and nice and fulfilled my wish immediately. I now went out happy with a full stomach :) the second burger was very tasty as were the fries and drinks :)

I have tried many burgers. Dream Cow definitely has the best ones.

If you love meat, this burger joint is a must! The chicken burger was absolutely fantastic. The service was quick and the staff incredibly friendly.

I've never had such a delicious cheeseburger before. The dressing was great and the homemade fries with the chili mayo sauce were simply amazing. Cozy atmosphere and nice service. Wherever the opportunity presents itself, I'll definitely take a look.

Great atmosphere with very tasty burgers. My recommendation chillie cheese/M bison burger. Never disappointing.

The burger and fries were soooo delicious 😋 only the drinks could be improved somehow 😉

Absolutely delicious self-service burgers in a questionably modern (?) hipster eatery. The burgers were really top notch and are highly recommended. You order at a counter, from which you also have to pick up the food yourself. Unfortunately, the interior design with all the artificial flowering cherry trees seems a bit too cluttered. It is also questionable why plastic flowers are standing on the tables in (already turning green) water. I will definitely go back. The burgers are definitely worth it!

I'll be damned, but the reviews reflect exactly what it is. Basically the perfect burger joint. Simply perfect

The burgers were well topped and tasted good. The homemade fries were good too 🥳 Nice decor and friendly service. Gladly again 👍🏼

Homemade, delicious burgers at a high price level. Self service, definitely with a queue through the restaurant. Pick up after buzzer message. In summer there are also places outside.

Food tastes good, is tasty but very expensive

Beef burger was good but jam inside it, didnot complement. Knoblach pommes was awesome

Very bad branch, much better in Frankfurt! Also very bad service.