Fantastic cafe with some amazing dishes. The liebelsfrutstruk is fantastic and on the must try…read morelist. Speaking German is handy though not strictly necessary but give it a shot and the people will be appreciative of it. If you are in Essen for Spiel or any other event this place is definitely worth a look.

Although it's getting more and more expensive every year, I still love this place in Essen…read moreRüttenscheid. Their snacks are delicious, their cakes are awesome and their coffee is made with love (you'll actually find heart shaped milk froth on your americano!). In winter, Miamamia welcomes you with a hot chocolate and wafers, in summer Miamamia refreshes you with their homemade ice tea while you sit in the sun below huge trees in a park. Although there's self service, food will still be brought to your table. Just tell them your name when paying and some minutes later, the waitress is calling for you in order to bring the delicious grilled sandwich she has just made to your table. As the name is telling, mothers and their children are very welcome and so is everybody else. :-)

From the owner: herausragende italienische kaffeespezialitäten, italienisches frühstück, knackig frische salate,…read morepanini, bruschette, antipasti, dolci, ausgewählte weine, biere und softdrinks bieten wir euch in entspannter, mediterraner atmosphäre. wir freuen uns auf euren besuch :-)

A very nice find! I ordered beef medallions with fries and a salad. I am very happy with the taste…read moreand timing of the food. Really good and nice quality. The only thing I would like to see is maybe a slightly larger dessert menu, but that is my sweet tooth talking. I ordered chocolate ice cream which still hit the spot. I will 100% be back and wish we had one of these back in the states.

I love this place! Was in town for 8 days and I ate here 4 of them. Super great staff, steaks…read morecooked to perfection. Good seasoning. Only thing is the salad dressings seemed a bit watered down. But everything else was wonderful

I had a jackfruit sandwich which was amazing. Split an order of fries. The restaurant is very cute…read more The wait staff was good and charming. Highly recommend.

FOOD & DRINKS This restaurant puts a little twist on some…read morevery common fast food items and elevate them with quality and imagination. There are hot dogs and burgers with all sorts of toppings. Regular sandwiches, salads, pancakes, other breakfast items and a few more options to pick from. Good news for vegan and vegetarian eaters as well. Almost everything on their menu can be served with a meat and cheese substitute. I picked one of their PANdemic specials. The summer dog. The organic sausage wrapped around toasted flatbread was juicy. The most dominant flavor came from the cherry tomato comfit. Everything else was very settle. The salad unfortunately was drenched in its dressing and completely lost its crunch. The flatbread to me wasn't toasted long enough. Overall the taste was still very pleasant. SERVICE I have read some reviews before I went here and a lot of reviews pointed out the excellent service. Well, I can only agree. The service is outstanding. The waitress I had during my visit was very friendly, attentive and on top super cute and attractive. ATMOSPHERE The interior design alone is worth coming here for. Usually a lot of the new places go for the more industrial look. Very sleek and modern. This one is very old fashioned but in a stylish way. There are so many details to enjoy. It felt like stepping back in time. Sit, relax, enjoy your food and a wonderful service. RATING In my opinion only the execution of the food had some minor issues. Everything else was just above and beyond. PANtastic!

This has been one of the best Italian restaurants in Essen for years. Even Lang Lang and Sir Norman…read moreFoster have been spotted here. The setting is simple but elegant. This is a small and cozy place, it may seat up to 40 people. Make sure to make a reservation even on weekdays, not to be disappointed. They have a general menu which is complemented by seasonal dishes which are not on the menu. These are changed every 2 - 3 days. Front of house Franco makes you feel comfortable and explains all the dishes which are not on the menu. The wine recommendations are always good and reasonably priced. Of course you can always go for Tignanello or Sassiscaia. Simple dishes like Spaghetti arrabiata are cooked to perfection. The pasta al dente and the sauce spicy but not overwhelming. The seafood is always very fresh like the monkfish with sage and pine nuts. If you crave for a piece of meat, go for the simply grilled filet of beef. This place can be pricey if you go for the fish and meat but still good value for money.

Charming place with great baked goods. I had a great rhubarb pie and a cup of coffee. So did my…read morecousin. My brother and my cousin's S.O. had a beer. We were a multi-national group, English, German, American. The waiter accommodated both English and German.

This cool cafe is located in Zollverein (One of the few old industrial park who now is a UNESCO…read moresite). Because of this, the ambiance is super cool. One gets to eat among a huge (and converted) factory. The food was delicious. I enjoyed my potato soup and kurrywurst! The service was the low point. Worth a visit

Nice place American style, very spacious and apparently very loved by the locals who have a blast…read morein the summer in the open tables outside, as commented by the person who brought a colleague and I there. You will find all the Americana you want, but I was more focused in finding something in the menu that was not a giant burger. I choose the fish salad and seemed to be the German version of the fish and chips. I love the fried here, especially the rustic style. Maybe they grow them in the huge field outside? For the locals, seems to be pretty popular among the biker community. I would have not known or gone to this area unless was work related, so it was ok for me.

The setting: Located in a bucolic area, surrounded by farms…read moreand orchards, this place used to be a barn, but has been renovated years ago, to make it look like a road stop - hence its name. The inside: Rustic, quaint and all dark timber. Complete with US memorabilia and old signs, vintage license plates, old school fluorescent beer signs and advertising and an old gas pump. The food: Used to be better. Back in the days when this was one of the only burger places in town. Or, quite possibly I've just outgrown the frozen standard patty and am expecting a little bit more for a burger that sets you back between €8-12. To give you an example: They serve these standard sesame buns that you can get in bulk at discount retailers. My dad ordered their Sea Burger (or whatever it was called) and it was fish in a batter, a sad tomato, some lettuce and no sauce or extra seasoning. Yeah. Call that a dry burger - it was completely lacking any originality or love. I had their signature Road Stop Burger and they used to be more generous with the baked beans if I remember correctly. The patty must have shrunk over the years and it seemed lost in an oversized bun - the last remnant and witness of a better, more plentiful past. In general this burger gave the impression that it's lacking something - probably more generous toppings and some fresh, ground beef. And if that's too much to ask for - at least fix the toppings. So ... nothing that knocks your socks off. Don't get me wrong - I still kinda like this place. If only for their large Biergarten (which can be packed during sunny periods) and their unique atmosphere inside. So back to the burgers - I can't get rid of the impression that they've streamlined and downsized their food (in size and quality) to increase profitability and maximize profits - resulting in decreased quality. This is always a bad sign and prelude to 'I won't frequent this place anymore'. Same with the starter platter - onion rings, jalapeno poppers, chicken nuggets, tortilla chips - none of it seems home made. It's all frozen food, pretty bland, fried and served on a platter with a generic dip. Oh, that's so 90s. If you're looking for a more unique starter, try the pretty decent tortilla chicken BBQ bowl. The service: Is usually swift and friendly, however nothing that would set this place apart. The verdict / TL;DR: You can still enjoy a nice bottle of beer (they serve Miller - I guess it's what they consider American beer), or Snapple. All in a relaxed atmosphere and unique setting. If you're a biker, you'll meet lots of like minded people. Mind the evening rush though, this place gets packed. Food wise: I cannot recommend the burgers anymore, at least not if you're looking for quality food at a fair price. In that case: Don't put up with a nothingburger and head to one of the fine burger locations in nearby Düsseldorf.

The papaya salad is the best. It's the real deal. I came from California n this is the first place…read moreI came to try Thai food. The best papaya salad I ever had from a restaurant anywhere.

Great food. The pad thai was alright, I've had better but it was affordable and delicious :)read more