Cuisine: 7 Service: 8 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 After reading all the reviews, I had to come here and try this place out. On a Monday around lunch, the backyard was about one third full when we showed up. Everyone looked like they were enjoying their food and drinking Kölsch. Everyone talks about the pork chop, so I had to order it and give my own opinion. This was a solid pork chop and the onions certainly enhanced the dish. Unfortunately, my piece came lukewarm at best and definitely not as juicy as if it would have been right out of the oven. The version I had was good, but not worthy of all the accolades. Other than that, we tried Metthappen (raw pork tartare), which was somewhat bland and mushy. Had to add a lot of salt and pepper for more flavor. With that said, the liverwurst and blood sausage were both excellent. In the end, I did not love the bread, but the pickle was great. Service with a smile, the servers were very kind and patient. They will gladly let you take your time to order while they fill your next glass of Kölsch. If you want them to stop, many people have mentioned, just put your coaster on top of your glass. read more

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This is the diveyest dive bar ever and it is so unbelievably fun! It's loud, crowded and hard to get a table! They keep your beer full, the food is amazing! Get the pork chop for sure! Cover your cup with a coaster or they will keep bringing you beer! read more

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Food was decent but not great (my bratwurst was overcooked) other food I saw go to tables looked good. I will go there again as the beer was good and the ambiance too. Waiter was very pleasant a d service great read more

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This was my first visit to Lommerzheim. I ordered the pork chop (the options are fatty vs. lean; I chose fatty and recommend it) and potato salad. The food was absolutely delicious and that was the biggest pork chop that I have ever seen. The service was good. There was a steady stream of customers that continued to arrive after I was seated. So the waiters very friendly, but it was clear they were quite busy and needed to keep moving. The restaurant doesn't accept credit cards, so be sure to bring cash to pay the bill. I mostly enjoyed the ambiance as all of the customers seemed to be enjoying themselves and their meal. However, a major drawback for me is that there was no air conditioning or fans and the restaurant was uncomfortably warm and stuffy. I certainly understand that it's an older building that's been renovated, but I'm sure there has to be a solution to help get air circulating in the restaurant. This is the primary reason that I decided on a 4 star review versus a full 5 star. Overall, I enjoyed myself and would go back. read more

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Excellent atmosphere, service, the food is genuine and delicious. The beer is just as good and keeps coming until you tell them to stop. Get there early if you want a table for dinner. Well worth the wait and highly recommended. read more

Affectionately known as "the pork chop place across the river" by hundreds of American freight pilots, this is one of 2 must eat places in Köln. I give very few 5 Star ratings, but this juggernaut pub delivers the most amazing thick cut, moist and flavorful pork chop on the bone you will ever experience during your life on this earth.... yeah, it's that damn good. read more

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The dam porkchops. WTF. 12 EUR for a tasty-ass, juicy pork chop that's large enough to feed me and my wife. Get the chops with grilled onions, side of fries, ask for their home-made curry ketchup, and open your throat to let the Kolsh beer in. The service and place is a bit on the rough side, but that doesn't mean the waiter wasn't friendly... it's definitely a neighborhood bar visited by locals. No pretentiousness here so don't come here in fancy clothes. This place is another gem that I found while visiting Germany. Did I mention the dam porkchops were only 12 euros??? read more

Lommerzheim - Pork chop and fries... 12 euros wow! - Dive Bars Near Me - Cologne, NW

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A great local option if you want to go where the locals go. A local pub and restaurant. Nothing fancy Lived up to all five star reviews! Get the fatty option pork chop with onions on top and definitely try the curry ketchup and the mustard. Remember if you don't want another beer, put a coaster on top of your beer glass! read more

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Be there when they open at 4:30 or be prepared to wait. Very limited menu, pork chops or huge sausage with limited sides. All are great. This is a local place, off the tourist areas. Service is brisk but friendly, you will never be out of beer. If you want real German local place, this is it. read more

I sometimes feel like restaurants can have two of the following: good food, low prices, or convenient service. This restaurant has good food and low prices but it took forever. Our baby fell asleep when we arrived at the restaurant and we ordered immediately, hoping we could eat in peace before he woke up from his nap. We waited for 70 minutes and the baby woke up from his nap before we received our food. It was good food though and 30 Euros for a dinner for two is a great deal. It was so busy and this was a Monday night. People were standing in many of the hall areas and on the stairs waiting to be seated, with glasses of beer in their hands. It must be a zoo on the weekends. read more

I visit Cologne once a year for a conference, this time I stayed near the Koelnmesse. I'm always looking for authentic German grub, local atmosphere. Lommerzheim fits the bill. It's a local pub. Just a block or two off the beaten path in a more residential area, Lommerzheim has a home feel and great food at a good value. Note that this is a cash only establishment. You shouldn't need more than €25 per person. The atmosphere is a pub, the staff are great. It's warm if you're inside so dress casual and light. The staff aren't big on conversation, especially if you don't speak German, but they are very friendly and provide great service. The pork chop (Kotelett) is the main item on the menu. They offer a moist or lean version: when faced with that choice for meat I always choose moist. They also offer with glazed onions (zwiebeln) piled on top (yum). Kotelett come with fries or potato salad. I can get fries anywhere but German potato salad (outside of Germany) opportunities are rare. Food was great. My pork chop was a tad dry for my taste, but I'm a bit of a pork chop snob. I also prefer grilled vs. fried pork chop. That said it was great and I would (and likely will) do it all again. Of course when in Cologne I have to have many glasses of Kolsch beers to wash down whatever pork dish I am eating. Lommerzheim serves Kolsh the same as every other restaurant: in small glasses that you can't keep track of until you look down at the coaster and see nine tick marks and wonder why you feel so relaxed. read more

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Chaotic, but friendly Take time when going there Their German "Kotelett" is huge! Prices are decent for the amount you get. Looks run down, but cozy read more

If you want to experience Cologne in a less touristy way, this is a good spot to be. The location is quaint and locally well known (established in 1959). Even though the waiters, called Köbes, can appear to be harsh and direct sometimes you should not see it as a sign of disrespect - it is just part of the real Colonial culture :) Whenever I am in town, I try to come here. The portions here are huge and cheap. This place is most commonly known for its huge Koteletts: large chops of pork meat that comes with french fries and glazed onions. Excellent! They will ask you whether you want it moist or lean. Definitely go with moist! Even though it has a higher fat concentration, the flavour comes out better... and it is easier to eat. Alternatively, a Halve Hahn can be a very appropriate small appetite filler: simple rye bread with aged Gouda cheese, super yummy. A hint for all newbies to Colonial culture: Usually, you order Kölsch with the food (compared to other places it is very cheap, just about 1.70€). If you order anything else, they will bring you Kölsch. I dare you to order something else :) Whenever your glass is empty, the Köbes will refill it with beer without asking. If you want them to stop, just cover your glass with a beer mat :) That's a great tradition! read more

Authentic German cuisine, in keeping with tradition. I had the bratwurst, as well as their pickles and traditional Colognian bread & cheese plate. Fantastic food, we were lucky to get a seat. read more

Among my coworkers, we affectionately call this pub "The Pork Chop Place". We can't read the menu, but we don't have to. All the waiter needs to know is whether you want your chop "lean" or "juicy". In this case, "juicy" is a metaphor for "fatty deliciousness". I get juicy. Fries or potato salad? Either are good choices. I was expecting the potato salad to be the American version of German potato salad with a tart vinegary taste. Not so. Really good stuff you would expect to get on a Hawaiian plate lunch. The 2" thick chop comes on-the-bone, and is pan-seared/oven-roasted I think. Soon, all of the meaty parts are gone. I don't know if it's a faux pas or not, but I do know that I must pick up the bone with my fingers and gnaw on it like it was my last meal on Earth. Great place! read more

Yelp didn't disappoint on this restaurant, delicious pork chops with fries, and beer that just keeps coming and coming. Franky made the visit much more better, very attentive and served us very well. He seems like the hardest worker at this pub. Franky makes this review 5 stars for the great food, service, and beer. Will definitely come back the next time I visit Cologne. read more

A work colleague and I went here during a trip in from the US. First, the location was very busy but we managed to seat ourselves at a booth downstairs. The server was instantly fantastic! He got us set up with kolsch, his choice, which we loved, then talked us through the menu. My colleague is a notoriously picky eater while I'll try anything. We both loved our meals here! She had the hot garlic braut with fries and I had the lean pork chop with onions and potato salad. The pork chop was INCREDIBLE! So happy I got it. I also really liked the potato salad. The portions are huge and the beer keeps flowing so bring your consumption 'A' game. I couldn't finish the potato salad and it worried the server but I assured him it was delicious and I just was very full. Highly recommend!! read more

Lommerzheim - Beer was server's choice. And it kept coming! - Dive Bars Near Me - Cologne, NW

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Great place for Kölsch and Kotelett. Very popular with locals so be prepared to wait. Good thing is that you can have beer and great conversations while you wait. read more

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Cash only. No credit cards. Now the rest of the story. Yelped on way to Cologne from Heidelberg. This place is off the tourist grid. Way off. Seat yourself on patio or inside. You may wait longer than normal but in time a waiter will approach. Look around at food being delivered to other patrons. I went for giant pork chop with a dry rub type coating. They ask lean or fat, I went lean. It is giant, comes with very strong mustard you can sample as you work toward bone of the chop. Ketchup here is a customized spice blend that you will want to create at home. I asked if they take credit cards 45 mins into my visit. They do not. Server Joe gave me directions to ATMs. He trusted me to leave, get money and come back. He said: I know you will come back. Tip reflected his trust. Love, love, love this place and Joe. Do not miss this experience and food. read more

Lommerzheim - They mark your beer count (small beers) on your coaster. After meal, you pay at bar if on patio, Joe writes charges on coaster. - Dive Bars Near Me - Cologne, NW

Wonderful german restaurant. The atmosphere was great, and the kölsch was delicious. However, the restaurant was super busy when we arrived, and there was no waiting list or seating organization. We encountered a few rude waiters before managing to get a table. Other than that it was perfect! A great place to experience select authentic German food for really great prices! read more

no english menu but lucky to have yelp ordered the pork with potatoe salad awesome flavor 5 stars pork 5 stars customer service 5 stars auto refill beer and water 5 stars just wish for english menu but i cant complain being in the middle of Germany other wise outstanding thanks yelp read more

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A fantastic meal! I had the bratwurst and fries and my husband had the pork chop and fries. Not a lot more on the menu but that's all you need. Good ingredients perfectly prepared. The pork chop memory is making my mouth water thinkng about it. Everything was so good-the food, the beer, the service. It is a short walk from the Hyatt and a totally authentic experience. I hesitate to write about it because I want to keep this special secret from the tourist hoards. read more