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    Hofer's Bakery & Cafe

    3.8 (737 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, German, Cafes
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Touristy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Dave O.

    Came here for breakfast, the restaurant theme is as expected, and the restaurant was uncluttered and clean we were really looking forward to dining here, lucky for us no wait although the greeting was less than enthusiastic after giving our request for a table for two as our server was getting menus and silverware when a different server stopped and told us to step behind the painted line on the floor in a very unacceptable tone I witnessed this type of behavior from her with other customers throughout our visit it was disrespectful and disgusting. It appears most of the employees have been here for a long time and unfortunately have become complacent and it shows this place is poorly managed. The food here was just okay, the smoked pork chop was pretty good but the fried eggs were undercooked and the grits were very bland, the scrambled eggs looked and tasted like there were poured from a carton but the ham was amazing and the potatoes were okay too - the fresh baked rolls with real butter was probably the best thing plated here. Our server Barbara was somewhat attentive but preoccupied and somewhat forgetful we requested straws for our drinks three times. This place fits very well with the theme of the town and looks inviting but it's likely we won't be returning - a fifty dollar breakfast including gratuity one would at the very least expect a smile...

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    Marilyn D.

    We were going to stop for breakfast but because we were on a time schedule the wait time to be seated was too long. The bakery case was available but we were looking for something more substantial. Where we did score was the Deli case. So many favorites I had to stock up. So bring your ice chests to stock up. Staff was super friendly and just wish we had time to wait for sit down meal. I was surprised that the outdoor patio was for bakery only?

    Eggs, sausage, local ground grits, and rolls from the bakery.
    Larry B.

    This will be a must-stop when we are back in Helen. Very inviting and comfortable dining room with a German touch. You enter through the bake shop to the dining room. After a short wait we were seated and promptly brought water and offered coffee. They answered questions about the menu, took our order after a very short wait our meal was delivered, hot and fresh to the table. Everything was as ordered and delicious. Tip Be prepared for the possibility of a wait as it is great food, a smallish dining area, and popular

    Went to the bakery to purchase a couple slices of cake to take to my father as a gift. The gal stacked the slices on top of one another -- not what I'd expect from two pieces of cake that were a bit more than $17. However, that isn't the reason I'm leaving a poor review. After I paid for the cake slices and was going out the door, I noticed the wurst in the case opposite the bakery. I asked the older blonde lady for two packs of weisswurst. The sign said it was $9.95, but I must have missed that it was per pound. No problem, but then the lady got out four packs and did some odd shuffling before weighing them, sticking a label on one of them and bagging them up. I paid $23.21, put the sausages in my cooler, and left. When I got home, I got the sausages out and one of the two was not vacuum sealed. Both packs had a date of 01/22 --- and I bought them on 2/20/26 -- so out of date by 4 weeks. I called Hofers and the lady said that sometimes the packages lose vacuum when they are defrosted and the sausages should be good for another two weeks, but that she would swap them out if I'd come back (nope -- over a three hour round trip to return, I was just passing through on my way to my father's house). Needless to say, I can't help but suspect the lady doing the shuffling was making sure I got the oldest sausages, and my family is refusing to eat them (due to age and one being unsealed). It's not about the money, but about feeling ripped off.

    Amber L.

    Great service. Very sweet staff who's genuinely cares. The breakfast was so good. The hash could use a little seasoning but all the pastures and bread and food were actually really good. Small spot but packs a punch.

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    Ed H.

    Stopped in for lunch and we had fantastic food and service. The crowd flowed through and we were seated after about ten minutes. The sandwich and bratwurst was fantastic. We had a cream puff for dessert and it was a delicious way to end the meal. The restaurant was quaint and had plenty of seating.

    Coffee
    Paul L.

    1 year later and everything is still outstanding. Our service was exceptional, the food is authentic and yummy. The ambiance is all German as expected just missing the snow

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    Dave T.

    This was high on our list of a must visit spot in Helen Georgia. We stopped for lunch after walking around the town looking at the numerous shopping spots. Lunch starts at 12:30 otherwise it is still the breakfast shift. We waiting in bit of a line and once we ate we knew why. There were actually 2 lines one for bakery items that you could purchase and then go, or for the sit down restaurant. For an appetizer we ordered a pretzel with mustard. For main course we ordered the goulash with noodles underneath, chicken Spitzer with homemade potato salad and green beans. Both items were delicious. You could taste how everything was made fresh. At the end of the meal we ordered desert. A slice of black forest cherry cake. Wow what a great cake. It was not super sweet and tasted super fresh. Do not skip out on desert make sure you get some. Food came fast and was hot. Dinning room is kind of on the smaller side, so get there early.

    Knackwurst on a Pretzel Roll
 Beef sausage lightly smoked, cooked and served on a
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    Thomas L.

    July 23, 2024 - 4 for lunch Fairly long wait and service a little slow and intermittent. Menu selection and freshness fantastic!! Of course rolls, bread, and baked goods awesome!!! We ordered a variety of the sandwiches: vegetarian, a pastrami, a knockwurst and then a beef or something entre?? All were fresh and perfect!

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    Hands down the best in Helen !!! We had the breakfast and the service was fantastic. We will be back.

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    So good. And worth the wait. Arrive before 8 am if you want to get a table in the first round of seating. Food was outstanding.

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    Do they take reservations?

    No they do not take reservations

    Where to park?

    There was a parking lot behind the restaurant and down the side street, if I remember correctly.

    Does this place offer take out? We would like to order and pick up food to eat at home.

    Yes they do! We did take a torte home with us. We also ate a goodie at the patio tables just this last Friday . 11/20

    Do they still have music on the patio in the summer?

    We will have live music in the Biergarten on Saturdays during June and July.

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