(Translated by Google) A beautiful, traditional café, in which you feel transported back into another time as soon as you enter. With delicious, home-baked cakes you can really slow down and feel like you're in a Viennese café. From now on every Sunday is a must. (Original) Ein wunderschönes, traditionsreiches Café, in dem man sich schon beim Betreten in eine andere Zeit zurück versetzt fühlt. Bei leckerem, selbstgebackenem Kuchen kann man herrlich entschleunigen und fühlt sich wie in einem Wiener Caféhaus. Ab jetzt jeden Sonntag Pflichtprogramm.

(Translated by Google) My chocolate bananas are finally also available in smaller versions. I like. Simply the best café and confectionery in Cologne. Here you can still taste the craftsmanship. (Original) Endlich gibt es meine Schokobananen auch in kleiner Variante. I like. Einfach nur das Beste Café und Konditorei in Köln. Hier schmeckt man noch die Handarbeit.

(Translated by Google) Excellent. The ambience is a journey into the past. (Original) Excellent. Das Ambiente ist eine Reise in die Vergangenheit.

(Translated by Google) Traditional and well-kept café with rustic original furnishings from the 1950s. Very tasty cakes and smaller dishes. Here you can still drink filter coffee, which is very good. The audience ranges from young to old. (Original) Traditionelles und gepflegtes Café mit uriger Originaleinrichtung aus den 1950er Jahren. Sehr leckere Torten und kleinere Gerichte. Hier trinkt man noch Filterkaffee, der sehr gut ist. Das Publikum reicht von jung bis alt.

(Translated by Google) My favorite neighborhood pastry shop. I love the cakes and the atmosphere. (Original) Mein Lieblingsviertel Konditorei. Ich liebe die Kuchen und die Atmosphäre.

(Translated by Google) I'm so happy that you guys are still as great as ever and that it looks like it used to be. For 25 years I keep going back to you, even if I now live in Berlin. (Original) Ich bin so glücklich, dass ihr immer noch so toll seid wie immer und es so aussieht wie früher. 25 Jahre gehe ich immer wieder zu euch, auch wenn ich jetzt in Berlin wohne.

(Translated by Google) Cake ? Only from here! ! (Original) Kuchen ? Nur von hier ! !

(Translated by Google) Very tasty and nice cafe. Traditional café and confectionery in Cologne. A must! Delicious pralines, cakes, pies and an excellent lunch menu with changing weekly menus. (Original) Sehr leckeres und schönes Café. Traditions Café und Konditorei in Köln. Ein MUSS! Leckere Pralinen, Kuchen, Torten und einen ausgezeichneten Mittagstisch mit wechselnden Wochenspeisekarten.

I love this place! We visited Cafe Wahlen when we were first in Cologne seven years ago and I was keen to return. We finally made it this weekend and it was just as wonderful as ever. Great cakes and friendly service in traditional surroundings make this a slice of old Cologne that’s not to be missed. Hopefully we won’t have to wait another seven years for our next taste!

Wonderful cafe experience!

(Translated by Google) Alright The coffee was good, the service was reserved and very polite. The inventory is appropriate and the overall atmosphere is very harmonious. However, despite "stale" it can be polished up: The carpet is totally trampled - a basic cleaning would help here (and cleaning every 3 months). The toilets and urinals were very clean and cannot be criticized at all. There was warm water, paper towels and liquid soap, so everything was there. The sanitary area of ​​the men (I did not see that of the women ...) could, however, be renovated and cleaned again more thoroughly: It looks like a barracks (and also smelled a little like it ...), the cabin wall was above dusty, as are individual points that cannot be cleaned daily. For me, the café is enough as a means to an end: drinking coffee and eating cake. It would definitely not be a highlight of a day trip for me. (Original) Passt schon Der Kaffee war gut, die Bedienung zurückhaltend und sehr höflich. Das Inventar ist passend und die gesamte Atmosphäre sehr stimmig. Jedoch, trotz „altbacken“ darf es gerne aufpoliert werden: Der Teppichboden ist total zertrampelt- hier würde eine Grundreinigung Abhilfe schaffen (und die Reinigung am besten alle 3 Monate). Die WC‘s und Urinale waren sehr sauber und können absolut nicht beanstandet werden. Es gab warmes Wasser, Papierhandtücher und Flüssigseife, also alles vorhanden. Der sanitär Bereich der Herren (den der Damen habe ich nicht gesehen...) könnte man allerdings etwas renovieren und nochmal gründlicher reinigen: Es schaut aus wie in einer Kaserne (und hat auch etwas danach gerochen...), die Kabinenwand oberhalb war staubig, so wie einzelne nicht täglich zu reinigende Punkte auch. Für mich reicht das Café als Mittel zum Zweck: Kaffee trinken und Kuchen essen. Ein Highlight eines Tagesausflugs wäre es für mich aber definitiv nicht.

(Translated by Google) There are really delicious cakes here. For me the best from Cologne. From the inside, the shop is also a highlight. The atmosphere is like visiting grandma. It definitely has charm. Only the service could be cordial or friendly. This should be worked on (Original) Hier gibt es wirklich sehr leckeren Kuchen. Für mich der beste aus Köln. Von innen ist der Laden auch ein Highlight. Die Atmosphäre ist wie bei Oma zu Besuch. Das hat auf jeden Fall Charme. Lediglich die Bedienung könnte herzlicher bzw freundlicher sein. Daran sollte gearbeitet werden

(Translated by Google) The best cake selection cafe from the 50s 60s very nice (Original) Die beste Kuchen Auswahl Café aus den 50er 60er Jahren sehr schön

(Translated by Google) Top! gladly again... (Original) Top! gerne wieder...

(Translated by Google) This is the nicest cafe that I know. If you want to enjoy a flair from the 50s, you can experience it here. (Original) Das ist das schönste Cafe, dass ich kenne. Wer in einem Flair aus den 50zigern genießen möchte, kann das hier erleben.

(Translated by Google) Very tasty Engadine and strawberry cake 😊 (Original) Sehr leckerer Engadiner und Erdbeertorte 😊

(Translated by Google) I've always enjoyed coming here since I was a child. The nut butter cream cake is a very special highlight for me. Nice atmosphere and super friendly staff. (Original) Seit meiner Kindheit komme ich immer wieder gerne hierhin. Die Nussbuttercremetorte ist für mich ein ganz besonderes Highlight. Schöne Atmosphäre und super freundliches Personal.

(Translated by Google) Café Wahlen is an institution. Wonderful atmosphere, very nice service and the cakes and pies ... Incredibly delicious. (Original) Das Café Wahlen ist eine Institution. Herrliche Atmosphäre, sehr netter Service und die Kuchen und Torten... Unglaublich lecker.

(Translated by Google) Delicious cake and friendly service (Original) Leckerer Kuchen und freundliche Bedienung

(Translated by Google) Simply delicious, fantastic cakes 🎂. A must for everyone in Cologne! (Original) Einfach schmackhafte fantastische Torten 🎂. Ein muss für jeden kölner!

(Translated by Google) One of my favorite cafes! Such a great ambience. One mail! (Original) Eines meiner Lieblings-Cafès! So tolles Ambiente. Einmailig!

(Translated by Google) Really old coffee culture ... Great cakes ... Very friendly staff 👍 (Original) Richtig alte Kaffeekultur... Tolle Kuchen... Sehr freundliches Personal 👍

So we went here ..with pretty high expectations (cos of all the good reviews). If you've had never went here before, it's pretty hard to "find out" their system to order. U get the drinks when u sit at the table. But for food u need to go to the front. There u get a little paper (ticket) which u have to give to the servers. Then u get the cake. But if you don't know how it all works, you wait a long time to get anything except drinks. Even if you want to to ask the server for the bill, it takes ages (as they run around without looking at anyone). Other than that, the cakes were good (Eissplittertorte). Not as good as expected, but good. They've got a huge menu tho. Coffee was excellent. The style is very old-fashioned, which is pretty nice aswell. Dogs are aloud also, which is a big plus.

Nice atmosphere, a lot of locals, friendly staff and tasty cakes !

This place is more about the experience than the quality and taste of the cakes. We’ve been here twice and both times the cakes were dry and not that brilliant… the coffee itself is a bit old fashioned but still, if u are looking for this atmosphere, go for it.

A time machine to travel a few decades back! Felt like visiting my grandma. Lovely atmosphere and great service.

What amazing cakes and pastrys! Served by the most helpful, kind and patient people! This is a *MUST* visit on every Cologne trip. 🤗

Such a wonderful cafe... The historic atmospehe amazed me and one of the best ones I had it in Cologne. The waitresses were kind and helpful in English. I tried raspberry cheesecake and it was very delicious. Definitely visit here

Very nice atmosphere, nice desserts but sulky waitresses.

Lovely old-fashioned café in downtown Cologne with huge selection of cakes. For those of us, disliking loud and trendy places, this is the place to enjoy.

Great place. Old school and fancy. The prices are moderate, but defenetly worth it. The pastry is just amazing. A really cool place to escape the mainstream.

Best Location. Handmade cakes and sweets ‼️

Very old school café. Interesting for people watching. Delicious cakes.

Best German style Cafè in the world. Very Cologne, very kitsch, very delicious tortes.

Really nice location, good cakes and coffee

Delicious cakes with lots of seating. The perfect place for the traditional "kaffee und kuchen "

Quiet older environment. Coffee and dessert was excellent.

Very nice environment and super nice personell. The desserts where amazing

This place will take you 50 years back in a bourgeois style, sipping coffee and eating delicious cake, right next to an old lady having her glass of red wine at 11:00am on a Sunday morning while reading the newspaper.

Immer wieder gerne !!! Hier wird der Kuchen mit Liebe gemacht ! Einfach toll !!

(Translated by Google) Unique ambience Fantastic cakes and pies and a delicious lunch menu. I can only recommend it. always my pleasure. (Original) Einzigartige Ambiente Fantastische Kuchen und Torten und Super leckerer Mittagstisch. Kann man nur empfehlen. immer wieder gerne.

(Translated by Google) Good ice chip cake. But 3.50 euros is almost over price, performance. (Original) Gute EissplitterTorte. Aber 3.50 Euro sind fast über Preis, Leistung.

(Translated by Google) Good cake. A little retro. Cozy. (Original) Guter Kuchen. Ein Bisschen retro. Gemütlich.

(Translated by Google) Nice ,, antique ,, ambience very delicious cakes and super nice service staff (Original) Schönes ,,antikes,, Ambiente sehr leckeren Kuchen und super nettes Service Personal

(Translated by Google) Café from a different time - today not only for older women, but also a lot of young, hip audiences. Reading students and young academics enjoy the high-quality confectionery products and the excellent coffee - but also young families and - of course - like the older women for many decades ... (Original) Café aus einer anderen Zeit - heute nicht nur für ältere Damen, sondern auch viel junges, hippes Publikum. Lesende Studenten und junge Akademiker geniessen die hochwertigen Konditorei-Produkte und den exzellenten Kaffee - aber auch junge Familien und -natürlich- wie seit vielen Jahrzehnten immer noch die älteren Damen...

(Translated by Google) Very good atmosphere, delicious cakes, very good coffee., Inexpensive, very nice and hospitable staff (Original) Sehr gute Atmosphäre, leckere Kuchen,sehr gute Kaffee., preiswerte, sehr nette und gastfreundlich Mitarbeiterin

(Translated by Google) A traditional cafe that has remained unchanged for years and of the best quality has the charm of a Viennese cafe (Original) Ein Traditions Cafe seit Jahren unverändert Kuchen von bester Qualität hat den Charme eines Wiener Cafehauses

(Translated by Google) As always, a pleasure and a little journey through time. (Original) Wie immer ein Genuss sowie eine kleine Zeitreise.

(Translated by Google) You travel back in time. Large selection, friendly service, not very cheap ... (Original) Man reist in eine andere Zeit zurück. Große Auswahl, freundliche Bedienung, nicht ganz günstig...

(Translated by Google) Cool cafe (Original) Cooles Cafe

(Translated by Google) I've been there a few times now and every time I ask myself: why actually? The waitress has always been really unfriendly, slow and grumpy. I tried desperately to make the women smile: no chance. The cakes consist primarily of cream and the cappuchino is hardly drinkable. The café doesn't get another chance from me. But when it comes to flair, I agree with everyone: it's really nice and quaint. (Original) Ich war jetzt ein paar Mal da und jedes Mal frage ich mich wieder: warum eigentlich? Die Bedienung war bisher wirklich immer unfreundlich, langsam und mürrisch. Ich habe verzweifelt versucht, den Damen ein Lächeln zu entlocken: chancenlos. Die Kuchen bestehen vorrangig aus Sahne und der Cappuchino ist kaum trinkbar. Noch eine Chance bekommt das Café von mir nicht. Beim Flair gebe ich aber allen Recht: der ist wirklich schön urig.

(Translated by Google) Lace cake (Original) Spitzen Kuchen

(Translated by Google) For all the cafes in the old fashion style like large selection. Not that cheap though (Original) Für alle die Cafés im old fashonstil mögen große Auswahl. Allerdings nicht ganz so preiswert

(Translated by Google) ..... a MUST in Cologne! The finest cakes and the atmosphere from grandparents' times (Original) .....ein MUSS in Köln! Kuchen vom Feinsten und das Ambiente aus Großeltern Zeiten

(Translated by Google) Always a pleasure. Simply cult in Cologne (Original) Immer wieder ein Genuss. Einfach Kult in Köln

(Translated by Google) Delicious cakes and cake selection. Cute rustic cafe in the middle of the rings. Be sure to try Florentine cake and hot chocolate (Original) Leckere torten und Kuchen auswahl. Schnuckeliges uriges cafe mitten auf den Ringen. Unbedingt florentiner kuchen probieren und die heisse Schokolade

Old fornitures and carpets in the tea room, tablecloth stained, I had a very bad esperience trying to have my sunday breakfast. They served me coffee and orange juice quite fastly ...but i had to wait around 20 minutes to have my toast and my piece of cake... orange juice was terrible... american coffee neutral...toast wasn't a toast apple pie was good. In the end: 1cofee 1toast 1piece of cake 1orange juice 19.50€ the electronic receipt had an entry added with a pen... no credit card accepted..

(Translated by Google) Especially space in Cologne, super quality cakes and service (Original) Besonders Platz in Köln, super Qualität Kuchen und Service

(Translated by Google) Rather something for older semesters ... but there is good cake (Original) Eher was für ältere Semester...aber es gibt guten Kuchen

(Translated by Google) A must. Cult. Very good homemade cake. (Original) Ein muss. Kult. Sehr guter selbstgemachter Kuchen.

(Translated by Google) Classic. 1950s ambience. Mixed audience. Delicious pies and cakes. (Original) Klassiker. 1950er-Jahre-Ambiente. Gemischtes Publikum. Leckere Torten und Kuchen.

(Translated by Google) Food, cake very neat, service very good (Original) Essen, Kuchen sehr ordentlich, Service sehr gut

(Translated by Google) Super delicious cake ? Old style charm! Mixed audience and very cozy (Original) Super leckerer Kuchen ? Charm im alten Stil! Gemischtes Publikum und sehr gemütlich

This place is really authentic. The food is good too!

(Translated by Google) Highly Recommended! (Original) Absolut empfehlenswert!

(Translated by Google) Neat atmosphere. Great cakes. Dignified furnishings. (Original) Gepflegte Atmosphäre. Tolle Kuchen. Gediegene Einrichtung.

(Translated by Google) Nice back in time and enjoy a nice cup of coffee and a delicious piece of cake. (Original) Lekker terug in de tijd en genieten van een lekkere kop koffie en een heerlijk stuk taart.

(Translated by Google) Incredibly unfriendly. Cake like grandma's 40 years ago, only fat and sugar. I'm much too young for the shop when I am 50 years old. (Original) Unfassbar unfreundlich. Kuchen wie bei der Oma vor 40 Jahren, nur Fett und Zucker. Bin mit meinen 50 Jahren viel zu Jung für den Laden.

(Translated by Google) As if the 70s never ended, excellent cakes made with love. The interior must never be changed. A journey through time to childhood with grandma's delicacies. (Original) Als ob die 70er nie zu Ende gehen, ausgezeichnete Torten mit Liebe gemacht. Das Interieur darf niemals verändert werden. Eine Zeitreise in die Kindheit mit Omas Köstlichkeiten.

(Translated by Google) This café impresses with its wonderful selection of confectionery goods. The cakes and baked goods are the BEST you can get in Cologne. The decor is old-fashioned, but it is necessary for the very nice overall impression. If you weren't here, you MUST stop by. My absolute favorite when it comes to cakes and pastries! (Original) Dieses Café besticht durch seine wundervolle Auswahl an Konditor Waren. Die Torten und Backwaren sind die BESTEN, die man in Köln bekomm kann. Die Einrichtung ist zwar altbackeb, allerdings ist es fur den sehr schönen Gesamteindruck notwendig. Wer nicht nicht hier war MUSS unbedingt vorbeischauen. Mein absoluter Favorit, in Sachen Torten und Gebäck!

(Translated by Google) Nice cafe, but that's about it. Although almost empty, we were about 15 min. not even noticed until we went out again. We just wanted to have a coffee. (Original) Schönes Café, aber das war's auch schon. Obwohl fast leer, wurden wir ca. 15 min. nicht einmal beachtet, erst als wir wieder rausgingen. Wir wollten lediglich einen Kaffee trinken.

(Translated by Google) Authentic 4-hour affair (Original) Authentieke 4uurtjes zaak

(Translated by Google) Good quality baked goods (Original) Backwaren gute Qualität

(Translated by Google) Nice, a bit dated cafe. Very friendly and attentive service. Delicious cake (Original) Schönes, etwas in die Jahre gekommenes Cafe. Sehr freundliche und aufmerksame Bedienung. Leckerer Kuchen

(Translated by Google) Very nice cafe. Cakes and pastries a treat (Original) Sehr tolles Café. Kuchen und Gebäck ein Genuss

(Translated by Google) Good and tasty Christmas surprises! (Original) Gute und leckere Weihnachtsüberraschungen!

(Translated by Google) Everything delicious (Original) Alles lecker

(Translated by Google) Cake quality is okay. Due to the undisguised rejection and ignorance of not original German-looking or even dark-skinned guests, but a place that should be avoided. (Original) Kuchenqualität ist in Ordnung. Durch die unverhohlene Ablehnung und Ignoranz gegenüber nicht Ur-Deutsch aussehenden oder gar dunkelhäutigen Gästen aber ein Platz den man besser meiden sollte.

(Translated by Google) Café Wahlen is one of those cafés that people like to visit to have a coffee or to eat a cake. With a great ambience, that is the core competence of Café Wahlen. The warm kitchen is well priced, but unfortunately nothing special. The quality of the service varies from waitress to waitress. For example, the waitress with a stronger statue is the positive example and figurehead of Café Wahlen in terms of service. Conclusion: There is definitely a reason why there are people who have been regular customers there for decades. However, something has to be changed here and there so that a good becomes a very good. (Original) Das Café Wahlen zählt zu den Cafés, die man gut und gerne besucht um einen Kaffee zu trinken sowie einen Kuchen zu essen. Das ist bei einem tollen Ambiente die Kernkompetenz des Café Wahlen. Die warme Küche ist preislich gut, allerdings auch leider nichts besonderes. Der Service ist von Kellnerin zu Kellnerin qualitativ gesehen unterschiedlich. Z. B ist die Kellnerin mit einer kräftigeren Statue hierbei das Positivbeispiel und Aushängeschild des Café Wahlen bzgl. Service. Fazit: Es hat durchaus einen Grund, weshalb es Leute gibt, die dort seit Jahrzehnten Stammkunden sind. Jedoch muss hier und da noch was verändert werden, damit aus dem gut ein sehr gut wird.

(Translated by Google) The best covered apple pie in town (Original) Der beste gedeckte Apfelkuchen der Stadt

(Translated by Google) A nice café that takes you on a romantic journey and can provide variety in everyday business life on Hohenstaufenring .... (Original) Ein schönes Café, dass euch mit auf eine romantische Reise nimmt und damit für Abwechslung im Geschäfts-Alltag auf dem Hohenstaufenring sorgen kann....

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant atmosphere and friendly service (Original) Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre und freundliche Bedienung

(Translated by Google) Great old school atmosphere and delicious cakes and pies. (Original) Super oldschool Ambiente und leckere Kuchen bzw. Torten.

Amazing desserts, very clean, stylish inside, friendly staff.

Wow! I‘ve been passing by this place so many times. I‘ve never expected that inside I‘ll find this charming cafe. You go in and end up in after WW2 Vienna. It‘s gorgeous. The prices are a bit high for the size of the portions though. I had an omelette with ragout fin for 12€. And the size was more of a starter. The desserts are excellent!

Nice place for coffee and cake!

This is a great old fashioned Café. Quiet relaxed atmosphere. Perfect waiters. And the cake is phenomenal.

An amazing place to chill, have some delicious cakes and some coffee. The atmosphere is delightful and the service is quick and everybody is super kind. 100% recommended

Amazing desserts!

One of the worlds best! The “Café Wahlen (Choices)” had made its choice towards exceptional quality and continuity for decades. As one of the best pastry shops/pâtisserie in town it offers a variety of daily fresh hand made products in a classical interior design of the 1950s. This year one is celebrating its 111th anniversary, worth a visit - every time you are around - art in taste!

This place is really nice. The people are super friendly and having a great variety of cakes. The schwarzwalder kirchtorte is not overly sweet, but really delicious.

Love the interior design. The cakes were so so, lack of flavor. Wish they would offer something new like matcha crepe cakes. (cash only)

BEST OF THE BEST. Original German Coffee House. Fantastic cake 🍰 and coffee ☕️ Don’t miss it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The most delicious cakes and pies in Cologne. The staff is very kind and friendly

We would have loved to go there to have a coffee but they only accepted cash which I didn't have with me.

Very nice spot for a break so you can enjoy a coffee or a cake.

Very welcoming place with a mixed crowd to have great cakes. Old-fashioned atmosphere and staff in a very positive sense.

Beautiful place for an afternoon tea or coffee

Really fancy cafe with good prices by Cologne standards. Had a wonderful time here with other fellow expats and Cologne residents. It's a very traditional German establishment.

The cafe has it's own charm. It feels like traveling back in time 100 years. The lunch menu was fine for 14 Euro. The staff is nice. If you are younger than 40, you will be the youngest person there.

Absolutely great selection of fine cakes in an authentic, 1950's ambiance. A great place where you can relax and enjoy a moment of nostalgia. Unfortunately, you can only pay cash. That is not acceptable in 2023.

A very nice place with style and elegance. Very pleasant atmosphere, delicious cakes. Friendly staff. Great recommendation.