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Where to eat and drink well in Plauen

During our time in Plauen we visited some restaurants, cafes and pubs. Eating in Plauen, everyone will find something for his taste.

Some of the places where we felt comfortable and enjoyed the food are briefly presented here.

Neue Kaffeerösterei Plauen (New coffee roastery Plauen)

Fancy a good coffee? We were looking for a good coffee and a place where you can sit comfortably and do some work. Rather by chance we walked past the coffee roastery and the ambience immediately excited us.

Kaffeerösterei in Plauen

The visit was worthwhile, the coffee tasted – so we will be happy to come back!

Address:

Neundorfer Str. 4
08523 Plauen

Opening hours:

Tuesday – Saturday: 9 – 18 h

Mondays are roasted, the roastery is closed!

Dining in Plauen in the restaurant “Matsch”

In Plauen Nobelstraße 1-5 you can find a piece of the Middle Ages. Here are beautiful houses, a remnant of the old city wall and the restaurant “Matsch”.

Essen in Plauen - Restaurant Matsch

In 1503 the mash is mentioned in documents for the first time. The name is derived from the mash. The mash is created during beer brewing when water and malt are heated. Therefore, it is not surprising that a taproom was located in the beautiful old house since that time. The beer brewed there was stored in the cellars along the city walls.

Small fun fact – Goethe did not live there, as a sign on the house reveals. And that where he has lived, nevertheless, felt everywhere…

kein Goethe im Matsch

Today, the restaurant is the oldest inn in Plauen with a guest room and a quaint beer garden between the city wall and the building. If you want to go here for dinner in Plauen in the evening, you should definitely reserve a table. The restaurant is popular and well attended.

Biergarten Matsch

We sat in a small side room (almost like a club room) and felt quite comfortable. Unfortunately, I have not seen the beer cellar, this room is now used for events.

We drank the local Sternquell beer. A craft solid well-brewed beer without much surprise effect. It tastes!

Sternquell in Plauen

I was attracted by the “Ossi Steak”. The pork steak with with seasoned meat and cheese au gratin, served with fries. Visually not the most beautiful dish, taste not uninteresting, but for me much too cheese-heavy. The portion has downright slain me and already after a good third went nothing more.

Essen in Plauen - Ossi Steak

Patrick chose a schnitzel with fried potatoes and was very pleased.

We liked it and if only to enjoy the ambience, you should stop at the restaurant “Matsch”.

Address:

Nobelstraße 1-5,
08523 Plauen

Website

Opening hours:

daily from 5 pm
Sunday: additionally 11 am – 2 pm

Beer garden in Plauen – Vogtland garden

In search of a beer garden, we finally landed at the Vogtland Garden. The beer garden with self-service restaurant is a great tip for a break during the city tour. There are beer benches and small groups of tables under trees, there is a small children’s playground and this is where people meet. I had the feeling that only people from Plauen were sitting there, enjoying the day and meeting for a chat.

If you want you can also eat here – we were just there for a beer and enjoyed the last rays of sunshine of the day.

Address:

Neundorfer Str. 10,
08523 Plauen

Website

Opening hours

depending on weather

May – October
Monday – Friday: 9 -22 h
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 10 – 21 h

October-May
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 7.30 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm

Discovered!

During a visit to the bakery we discovered – Plauen lace can also be eaten!

Essen in Plauen - Plauener Spitze

Very sweet, chocolaty, with creamy filling and delicious!

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