Tünnes und Schäl Brauhaus & kölsche Gastwirtschaft in Köln

We loved the vegetarian and chicken schnitzel here! They had vegetarian, vegan and chicken options (great for Indians). The service was great too 🤍

Unpolite staff! I checked the menu but didn’t find the coffee on it, so I asked for an american one and the lady wasn’t nice at all asking me what I meant as “american coffee” because she only serves “normal coffee”. Then I wasn’t allowed to drink from my personal bottle so I had to ask for a glass of water… Well that’s the final price for a coffee and a glass of water. I couldn’t see the price of both in the menu so it was a surprise!

The escalope was very oily and covered in soot from the fryer. Smoke from the fryer was rising from the entrance floor.

While looking for lunch and a Kölsch beer, we stumbled upon "Tünnes und Schäl" by chance. The service was very friendly and attentive. The server even took the time for a little chat. Very nice. The food was delicious and the portions were more than generous. Excellent value for money.

The food was very good in a lovely setting. Unfortunately, the service wasn't so great. Plates were cleared away even though we were far from finished eating. After 45 minutes, we were "politely" asked if we were finished, as they would otherwise give the table to someone else. We had reserved for two hours. Conclusion: Good fast food

It was lovely staying with you. We'll be back.

Great beer, food and helpful staff. Had the schnitzel, pork knuckle and the marinated beef, all were delicious

Delicious food, quaint Cologne-style restaurant

Amazing. Salad dressing was the absolute best! Staff super friendly and food just as great. 10 out of 10, recommended.

Great food, very cozy! (lots of vegan options too!)

Friendly waiter, delicious food and a good atmosphere. Relatively noisy when all tables are occupied.

A small, quaint pub, just like you'd imagine in Cologne. Cozy and totally authentic. The food and service are top-notch. "Himmel und Äd" is the best in all of Cologne for me. And I've tried many. We've been there twice in the last week and will definitely be back. @Joe Greetings from the Gladbachers

10/10 recommend !! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were so kind. My friend ordered the Sauerbraten and I got some sort of breakfast schnitzel, I don’t exactly remember the name. We tried each other’s dishes, and we were both in love. Everything was so good and the food came out really quickly. My friend conveyed that I had a nut allergy to the staff, and he assured me that there were no nuts in the whole restaurant. As someone with life-threatening food-allergies who is often limited when it comes to dining out, this restaurant was a great find. Location : less than a 10 minute walk from the Cathedral and Central Station. Perfect spot! Beer : My friend and I ordered some “Kölsch”. Again, we don’t remember the name, but it was delicious.

Excellent value for money, both in terms of food and drinks. Very friendly and attentive service. Pleasant background music. Overall, a highly recommended restaurant in Cologne's Old Town at Alter Markt. I'll gladly return.

Exactly what I needed! Just a living room with delicious food.

It was delicious and everyone was super nice. We'll be back! 😀

Everything was perfect for us. Friendly service, delicious drinks and food, we ordered more sauce because it was so delicious. It can definitely get loud; we had two women sitting next to us and we could understand every word 😉

The food was very tasty...the Sauerbraten was amazing and the Kölsch was super good

We happened upon it by chance and had an excellent meal. The local service and traditional Kölsch beer rounded off the visit. We'll be back.

The staff was mostly friendly, but I would immediately throw out the lady who stood behind the counter chewing gum with a decidedly long face; that sort of person is unsuitable for the restaurant industry!

The prices are just as high as everywhere else these days. But the portions here are absolutely huge! I can't imagine anyone not getting full here. We tried the Sauerbraten and were absolutely thrilled. It was so tender, you hardly needed a knife. Highly recommended! 👍👍👍

The food was very good; I can only recommend it. The service was good; we were there promptly whenever we needed something. The price-performance ratio is good.

Best place on this old-town square in Cologne. We went with a Cologne native, who pronounced our table "the best in all of Cologne." Why? - because of the owner, who promised us a "stress-free zone," badly needed because we had been turned away from up the street, and because we had a mentally-diminished family member with us; because the table looked out on the square, but was quiet; because the food was echt kölsch and tasty (the chanterelles were particularly good and dense in the soup); the overall atmosphere, a charmingly antique narrow shop in the old town of Cologne. Highly recommended.

Thank you so much for the hospitality we experienced. The food was delicious and served quickly. The waiter was quick, friendly, and very attentive. This certainly won't be our last time here. We'll stop by again on our next trip to Cologne.

It used to be one of our favorite places to eat when we took a trip to Cologne. The schnitzels were freshly pounded and prepared. The food was honest, down-to-earth, fresh. The waiters seemed friendly and enjoyed their work. Now, after a long time away, we were there on the weekend. The food and service were OK, but no reason to come specifically. The waiters did their job, but didn't seem particularly friendly or motivated. The two men behind the counter were more concerned with their phones than with the drinks. Only one older gentleman seemed motivated to do his job. Apparently, the owner has changed. What was once a pub with charm, heart, and, above all, quality has now become a restaurant like the ones you find on every corner in Cologne.

The tagliatelle with chanterelle mushrooms was abysmal. Absolutely no flavor, overcooked, saltless, a lump on the plate with a few tiny mushrooms... Absolutely terrible! We'll never be back.

Anyone who values ​​a good day will steer clear of this ‘café.’”

I wrote my review in three languages ​​(Russian, English, German). This establishment has terrible food, violates human and consumer rights, and they can even rob you!!! 🔥28.09 (at 18.00) we are from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, visited Tünnes und Schäl Kölsche Gastwirtschaft waiter Joe, chose based on the principle of "less people" - not noisy, not a lot of smokers, when choosing from the menu, the waiter constantly rushed us, saying "if you don't order within five minutes - leave, you can't just sit here", then it got even worse ... the food is simply disgusting, I couldn't eat beef soaked in vinegar (apparently to knock down the smell of rotten meat) and decided to return the whole dish, Joe came up, poked his fork all over the dish and said "you can't return it, and anyway, this is our traditional dish", "eat what you can and leave the rest", I persistently try to explain that I didn't eat anything, because it's impossible to eat it. We then asked for the bill. Joe came right away to pay without giving us the bill. We paid, and then he carried the bill for another 10 minutes, pointedly ignoring my requests to bring me the check (the total was €61.20). We finally got it at 6:47 PM and hurried to leave this horrible place, forgetting the box (which we'd bought while strolling around Cologne) on the table. Joe returned three minutes later, saying he hadn't seen anything. We went inside, and the girl at the bar (she said it was her first day) spoke Russian. I started telling her everything that had happened (Joe kept shouting something at her in German), and I asked her to call the police. After that, our box was instantly found. What was that? What happened to that man? He treats everyone who doesn't speak German like that. He's a THIEF, he treats people from other countries badly, he's a bad worker, so the place was practically empty... I'm contacting the owner of the place - Stefan, please contact me and tell me what you've done about this. September 28 (6:00 PM) We're talking about a restaurant and a small gastronomic establishment in Kasachstan. Our customer is Joe. We want to know how local people feel about the "wedding" – we're going to ruin it and not even talk about it. Bereits bei der Auswahl aus der Speisekarte drängte uns der Kellner ständig und sagte: "Wenn Sie nicht innerhalb von fünf Minuten bestellen, müssen Sie gehen. Hier kann man nicht einfach nur sitzen." Danach wurde es noch schlimmer… Das Essen war einfach schrecklich. Ich konnte das Rindfleisch, das offensichtlich in Essig eingelegt war (wahrscheinlich, um den Geruch von verdorbenem Fleisch zu überdecken), nicht essen. Ich wollte das ganze Gericht zurückgeben. Joe kam, stocherte mit der Gabel im Essen herum und sagte: "Zurückgeben geht nicht. Das ist unser traditionelles Gericht. Iss, was du kannst, den Rest lass einfach liegen." Ich versuchte hartnäckig zu erklären, dass ich überhaupt nichts gegessen habe, weil es einfach unmöglich war, das zu essen. Wir baten um die Rechnung. Joe kam sofort, ohne die Rechnung, und forderte direkt die Bezahlung. Wir bezahlten, aber auf den Beleg mussten wir noch etwa 10 Minuten warten, während er demonstrativ meine Bitte ignorierte. Die Summe betrug 61.20 €. Um 18:47 erhielten wir endlich den Beleg und verließen diesen schrecklichen Ort. Leider vergaßen wir auf dem Tisch eine kleine Box, die wir beim Spaziergang durch Köln gekauft hatten. Wir kamen nach drei Minuten zurück – Joe sagte, er habe nichts gesehen. Wir gingen hinein und sprachen mit der Barkeeperin (sie sagte, sie sei am ersten Tag im Job). Sie sprach Russisch, also erzählte ich ihr, was passiert war. Währenddessen schrie Joe ständig etwas auf Deutsch zu ihr. Ich bat sie, die Polizei zu rufen, und plötzlich tauchte unsere Box sofort wieder auf. Was war das? Wie kann sich ein Mitarbeiter so benehmen? Ist das normaler Umgang mit Gästen, die kein Deutsch sprechen? Ist Joe ein Dieb? Oder behandelt er absichtlich ausländische Gäste schlecht? Ich wende mich an den Besitzer des Lokals, Stefan: Bitte kontaktieren Sie mich und teilen Sie mir mit, welche Maßnahmen Sie in diesem Fall ergreifen werden.

Very, very friendly service, the jo was great. We'll be back. Simply completely satisfied. This is what makes Cologne fun.

This weekend we had two wonderful evenings at Tűnnes und Schäl. On Friday evening, we enjoyed a delicious dinner with the hospitality of Joe, the man who brought us our food and drinks. Today we went back for after-dinner drinks at Joe's! We thoroughly enjoyed these few days in Cologne, and especially here. Hospitable, cozy, and above all, delicious. We'd love to give it 6 out of 5 stars. Love, Esmée & Elmo

Good food and great service, very friendly and committed to making the guest feel comfortable.

Extensive menu with a wide vegan selection. Unfortunately, all our dishes tasted like convenience foods. Service was quick and attentive, with a Cologne sense of humor. The ambiance inside was a bit dim and dingy, but there was a large, lovely outdoor seating area.

It's a fantastic restaurant to try local German food, the host is super friendly and the food is delicious.

Super delicious, very friendly service in a lovely atmosphere. We'd be happy to come back and highly recommend this restaurant.

For the price, the expected service was not delivered, the food was overcharged and the service does not live up to the price

Very enjoyable. Food was great and the service was very friendly. Our meals had very large portions and we could have easily shared a meal. If we are ever back in town, we will return.

Delicious food, massive portions and friendly host. Definitely recommend.

Very friendly and attentive service. The food is delicious.

Super attentive service. Large portions, delicious food, and good drinks. Thank you!

Joe was fantastic, great food and recommendations. Will definitely return!🇩🇪

The food was delicious. The service was very friendly and attentive, typical Cologne style.

Old school restaurant/pub - Joe and Xanna were suberb hosts - very welcoming. Joe loves to interact with guests. He is very witty and now is able to say "Lubbly Jubbly" so all you Brits can expect that. The attention and service was second to none. Nothing was a problem. Unlike the whippersnappers at the adjacent restaurant he was able to serve three or four tables simultaneously and still have time for a little friendly banter. I just kept going back there over the four days I stayed. The food was tasty and plentiful. I thoroughly recommend this place.

The price-performance ratio is right. The waiter was absolutely fantastic, personable, and incredibly nice. We'd be happy to come back.

Very tasty and the staff was very friendly :)

Fantastic meals, sauerbraten was delicious. Very friendly service. Definitely worth a stop.

Super friendly service, we'd love to come back. You see the waitresses quite often, too, since the Kölsch always runs out so quickly. 🤣 It was really nice with you! 🤗

This is our favorite place with my father. The food is delicious, the Kölsch is the best, but the most important thing is the service from waiter Joe. You feel at home here—always warmly welcomed. Drinks arrive promptly, the food is prepared quickly and with love, and it tastes simply heavenly. A place you'll want to return to again and again. Thank you for this wonderful feeling of home, and a special thank you to Joe for the most cordial service!

Positive: The meat was of good quality and delicious. Negative: The bottle of rosé wine wasn't brought to the table chilled, and after a comment, a wine cooler with ice at the bottom and another glass of ice were brought to the glasses. The fries, in my opinion, are inedible. When they were being served, I already commented on the spots on the fries. A mixture of excessive salt and spices. Apparently, this wasn't taken seriously, and after the meal and tasting, the waiter asked if I wanted another portion. I politely declined, and they then gave me the opportunity to compensate in some way. However, the salesperson remained silent.

A very attentive waiter who loves his job. The food was good, and the location was top-notch.

Very tasty Apfelstrudel, good service, not too expensive

Drinks arrived very quickly. The meal (goulash & schnitzel) took 50 minutes to arrive despite the restaurant being quite quiet. A neighboring table received their food almost at the same time, even though they had ordered much later (similar dishes). The goulash arrived cold. The meat was correspondingly tough. The schnitzel was still hot. When it came to paying, we were practically ignored until we went to the counter ourselves, and were practically pressured to tip.

Service and food were very good

Very tasty beer and a friendly waiter.

All in all, a great restaurant. Great food, top-notch staff. We'd gladly go back.

Our waiter was so friendly and the food was delicious

Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it, as our waiter wasn't really in the mood, even though the temperature was pleasant and it wasn't exactly a blast at 6 p.m. The Kölsch glass wasn't full, the foam disappeared within five seconds, and it wasn't exactly cold enough to drink. The menu was sticky, torn apart, and promised more than what was actually served. The vegan Leberkäse was dry and almost burnt, the fried potatoes served with it were unseasoned as a precaution and only half-cooked, the vegetarian Schnitzel Bärbelchen could have used a bit of sauce to make it easier to digest, and the tagliatelle with mushrooms looked substantial. The rest of the portion was meant to be taken home, but apparently only half was packed, instead being filled into a dish with the salad. The crowning glory, however, was the authentic Wiener Schnitzel made from veal. If the knives are blunt, the meat should be tender. But it wasn't. It was neither tender, nor properly breaded, nor even flavorfully seasoned. I've made a firm decision: I won't be going there again. I feel sorry for the other waiter who was helping with serving. He seemed to enjoy his job, and it showed.

Incredible food, beer, service and location. Cabbage was a treat

The schnitzel is dope as hell and the staff very pleasant. It’s not just German food. It’s super German food.

Great place, with good outdoor seating. And the waitress (Joe) is a very nice reminder that you're in Cologne. 😊

I can only look back on my stay with great joy. What made it unforgettable for me was the wonderful employee Joe. Without him, my engagement day wouldn't have been as amazing as it ultimately turned out to be! Thank you, Joe!

The food was delicious. The waiter, in particular, was attentive and created a great atmosphere! We'd love to come back.

Food was great but unfortunately not enough for the big hunger

Very tasty, highly recommended. The waiter was also great 👍

I stopped by this restaurant just for a couple of beers, but was completely shocked by the hygiene conditions. When I went to the toilet and was heading back to my table, I saw a giant rat crossing the room. I panicked, but the waiters just laughed like it was no big deal. At that point, I immediately stopped drinking my beer and water, and called the waitress to say I was leaving because of what had just happened. I also told her I didn’t think it was fair to pay for the last drinks. Then things somehow got even worse as she looked at me and said it was just a mouse, not a rat, and that this was totally normal in all restaurants in Cologne. I completely disagree. To top it off, her manager insisted we should pay the full bill. Only after a long back-and-forth did they agree to give us a 30% discount. Please don’t go to this restaurant. It’s disgusting, and they clearly have no respect for their customers.

I had a rat with my beer. No, really — an actual rat. My wife had just come back from the bathroom when a huge one strutted right past our table like it owned the place. She nearly froze mid-step. The staff? They laughed. Like this was totally normal. “Oh, yeah, Cologne is full of rats,” they said, as if we’d just spotted a pigeon, not a disease on legs. Look — I’m from a developing country, and even there, I’ve never seen a rat in a restaurant. Here? Apparently it’s part of the experience. If you enjoy casual vermin with your meal and staff who treat infestations like local folklore, this is your spot. Otherwise, run.

Very friendly service and really good food. We'll be back.

Delicious home-style cooking in a cozy atmosphere with top-notch service! We also really enjoyed the large selection of vegetarian/vegan dishes :)

Really bad service. We booked at 8:30 pm and had almost no time to choose our food because the kitchen closes at 9:00 pm. Why accepting a booking at 8:30?? At the end of the dinner we couldn't use the toilet because it was CLEAN! Should we use it when it's dirty then??? No words.

Good, fast service, and above all, even as a vegan from Cologne, you can still enjoy a wide selection here. I was really happy!

cordon bleu, I've never had it so bad

The steak was very thick yet well-cooked. The fried eggs are a great way to fill yourself up, even if you eat a lot. Overall, a great way to enjoy simple cuisine at Altermarkt.

It was my first time eating there, and I have to say it was more than just an ordinary visit. The nice waiter was super friendly, accommodating, and more than welcoming. My schnitzel was really good, and cooked to perfection. The ambiance was just what you'd expect from Cologne: colorful, open, and beautiful.

The service was really good, the waitress was great tonight and we felt very comfortable, we would love to come back!!

Service was slow and almost nonexistent. Then was required to go inside to pay the bill and be put on the spot when they requested a tip?! Poor taste. When I received terrible service.

Enjoyed a piece of Cologne. Right in the heart of the old town. Delicious food, accompanied by Gaffel Wiess, a magical atmosphere, and attentive service! Thank you!

kitchen closes well before 21h, made the mistake of ordering an "extra strong" cocktail and was charged double for very slightly more alcohol

Stephan is an amazingly friendly and nice waiter, the food is amazing and the atmosphere relaxed. We didn't wait more than 15 minutes for our meal, and the portions were huge (we had to wrap up half of our portions to go). I highly recommend this place and our host, Stephan.

The best local cuisine restaurant I've been to so far in Köln. Stefan is a wonderful host, very chatty. He will lift your spirits, take genuine interest in whatever you talk to him about and has the impeccable skill of making you feel welcome and comfortable. The food was exceptional and the portions are huge. I had slow cooked marinated beef with red cabbage that literally melted in my mouth. I packed half of the portion for take away. The prices are friendly relative to the portion size. The ambience is pleasant, the music is not too loud, melding with the sound of lively conversation of a pleasant and happy crowd.

Fabulous service here. Travelling as a solo female I was made to feel very welcome & was looked after by the fabulous 'Joe' I came here 3 times in my trip to Cologne, once for drinks & twice for food & drinks. I also tried many other places, but found the service, welcome, food & beer here the best. Thanks for welcoming me to your beautiful city ❤️

Stefan the waiter served us brilliantly!!!

Friendly service that caters to children. Delicious food, some with large portions. All five dishes we tried were delicious. Non-alcoholic drinks are relatively expensive—that's just the big city price.

Stefan, a great waiter from his hometown! The food was truly home-cooked, just like in the old days! A quaint taste of Cologne.

Very tasty food and very friendly service!

The schnitzel we ordered was good, the bags of mayo were a letdown, the salad had a thick slimy dressing on it, the wine list of which you got a different wine that I ordered and was also nasty sweet, the entourage is very old dusty and yellowish, toilets (gentlemen) the ceiling is hanging loose and stinks. Service funny nice in dealing with, but when paying aggressive by asking for a tip, almost forceful (not given). This is not recommended!!

German food, like so many other restaurants here. Flavour wise a bit too simple, but the staff was very joyful.

The food was average, but the service was very friendly and the seating was lovely at the Old Market.

Yesterday, we were there with six people. It's a very quaint little restaurant, but still very nice. A bit loud for me, but that's due to my health. The staff is very nice and friendly, and the food is also very good and plentiful. So, the value for money is more than reasonable. The waiter is also on the ball, and the glasses don't stay empty for long. We'd love to come back; this won't be our last visit here. We highly recommend it.

Very bad service. We had waited for our orders very long time. They did not bring the beer and asked for money at the end. A waitor tried to handle everything by himself with aggression. Never suggested.

The restrooms were dirty and run-down, the food was unfortunately soaked in grease and completely unappetizing. On top of that, the waitress forced us to buy a liter of beer instead of the 0.5 liter, which we then had to pay for in full. Very rude and poor quality, I can't recommend it to anyone. Regarding the NeoTaste, we were told we would have to redeem it at the end. The waitress never came to our table, so we had to go up to the front to pay. I wonder if she deliberately waited until the NeoTaste redemption time was over?

The Sauerbraten (tender meat that melts beautifully on the palate) comes to the table in very generous portions with real potato dumplings and delicious red cabbage. The goulash is also well-portioned and very tasty... A delicious Kölsch beer and a very friendly, quick waiter round off the absolutely positive overall experience. We'd be happy to go again! Highly recommended for Cologne residents and non-Cologne residents alike.

Unfriendly and shouting service that was disrespectful, left immediately after I was insulted by the waiter when I ordered. A no-go.

There is a really good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes and the service is top.

Food was really great...eating asparagus yesterday was simply top...excellently good...service was top, very attentive and quick...I can really recommend it...great ambience

A nice restaurant. Unfortunately high prices. Asparagus with schnitzel €35 Grill pan 35€, that's a lot of money.

Small Cologne restaurant right on the Alter Markt. It's a shame that you can get a Bitburger with a non-alcoholic Ralder in a Cologne brewery. That's not "appropriate" in Cologne ;) Food was tasty and sufficient. The toilets could urgently use a renovation.

We ended up here spontaneously. The food was very tasty, I had heaven and earth and everything was perfect. The service was very friendly. Paired with a freshly tapped Kölsch, of course, so you can handle it.

The experience was so incredibly bad that it's hard to put into words. - brutal service, tried again and again to put on a smile, but the annoyance was really obvious. We have never been asked so vehemently to order, whether we were ready now and knew what we wanted. We could also observe this with the other guests. - When ordering, no one asked how I would like the steak. It arrived bloody. After I asked for it to be fried to medium rare, which the waitress did immediately, it came back as dry as the sole of a shoe. When I told the waitress, she cut the steak again at the table with my cutlery to prove that it was still a little pink inside... - On the steak menu we swapped the fries for mashed potatoes, which were inedible. For the life of me, I can't imagine that the puree wasn't at least diluted with ready-made powder (I asked specifically, she said it was freshly made). In any case, there was broth powder or vegetta in the puree, which was then completely inedible. It was also not mentioned that there was an additional charge for the replacement. - While we were waiting outside for our food, the waitress inside kept yelling at the bartender, so everyone had to hear the argument. - This was the only one of the several restaurants on the square that had its parasols completely covered in pigeon droppings. Conclusion: such experiences are the reason why as a guest you lose complete trust in the catering industry. This had little to do with Cologne hospitality. We regret every cent.

“Our” waitress Yonca was very friendly and in a good mood. She also asked us to move to a better place instead of right in the entrance area. The food was very tasty and plentiful. It's relatively loud in there.

The service is impeccable and the waitress is great, very friendly 😀

The service was great! We were able to ask for advice and the waitress was super nice and friendly. I recommend it 💕