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Recently, my companion and I visited the Pasing Pumping Station restaurant, which had been recommended to me by a loyal reader of my website. I can only reiterate my sincere thanks for the great tip and wholeheartedly recommend a trip to Pasing. The restaurant is rather "hidden," meaning you're unlikely to stumble upon it by chance. It's relatively quick to reach by car from Munich, but if you're using public transport, you'll need to take the S-Bahn (suburban train). Even so, the trip is definitely worthwhile.
Even from the outside, it's clear that a cozy atmosphere has been created here with great attention to detail and a lot of effort. Unfortunately, it was very rainy during our visit, so the right mood – and weather – for sitting outside didn't materialize. However, as you can see from the pictures, it's simply perfect for relaxing hours under a blue sky in the spacious outdoor seating area of the Pasing Pumping Station when the sun is shining. Because of the rain, we went straight into the restaurant during our visit, or rather, we couldn't find the entrance at first. 🙂 A friendly waiter happened to see us through the glass front of the side restaurant area overlooking the outdoor seating and gestured for us to the entrance. Once inside, we walked through the cozy front restaurant area with its numerous spacious tables, bar area, and decorated walls to the back, into the "winter garden"-like, glass-enclosed area, and took a seat at an equally spacious and comfortable table with green patterned velvet banquettes and a view of the greenery.
We hadn't been seated long before the menus were presented to us. During our visit, we opted for breakfast. The Pasinger Pumpenwerk offers a generous selection, including a wide range of main courses. We started by choosing our drinks. I opted for an Apple Cool, which is usually made with ginger, but unfortunately, they had run out, so I received a mix of apple, carrot, and orange juice (for €4.90). My companion chose a fruity and refreshing raspberry lemonade for the same price, which was also very fruity. My Apple Cool, like the lemonade, was delicious, and we ordered another juice later in our visit. We even ordered a melon juice (for €4.80), which we mistakenly thought was watermelon, but turned out to be honeydew melon, though it was still tasty. From the extensive breakfast menu, we opted for the "Guiseppe Misto" breakfast (€15.50) and the "Kerndl Breakfast" (€13.80). Both breakfasts arrived very quickly and tasted absolutely delicious. There was nothing to complain about. Even the separately ordered "tasting muesli" (which tasted very similar to the Bircher muesli from the well-known [restaurant name]) was excellent. Backspielhaus The breakfast (which is similar, since the two restaurants are also affiliated) for €2.50 (in conjunction with breakfast) was fantastic. We were completely satisfied. The Kerndl breakfast included scrambled eggs with pumpkin and sunflower seeds, fresh arugula, and grilled vegetables. Really delicious and highly recommended. My companion's breakfast was also very impressive and consisted of scrambled eggs, various hams and cheeses, as well as bread, butter, and jams. (The small bread rolls are the same as those at Backspielhaus). There was absolutely nothing to criticize about the breakfast, and you can go there without hesitation.
Since we sat and chatted for quite a while, we decided to order a cake from the display case and a petit four. I should mention that I have fairly high standards when it comes to petit fours, or rather, I expect a certain taste, or at least a certain flavor profile. Unfortunately, the petit four was awful. Very sticky and sweet, and not worth €3.50. My companion's apricot cheesecake, also for the same price, was a bit too dry and not something I'd want to repeat. The cappuccino, which cost €3, was palatable, and the latte macchiato, at €4.50, was also acceptable. In my opinion, you shouldn't necessarily satisfy your cake cravings here. At the next table, a young couple were eating two cakes that looked really good, moist, and fresh. Perhaps we were just unlucky with our choices.
Regarding the service, I'm somewhat ambivalent. The waiter assigned to our table was exceptionally friendly, showed us the pictures on the back of the pumping station's menus from earlier times, told us a bit about its history, and chatted with us for a few minutes. The waiter we asked about cake, however, seemed rather bored, didn't know what a petit four was, and brought me the wrong color petit four. Overall, the service was good, but this one stood out negatively.
In total, we paid €70 including tip. Card payments are possible – credit cards are not accepted. It certainly wasn't a cheap stay, but we lingered for a while, the breakfast was excellent, though individually priced at the upper end of the scale. I can highly recommend a visit to the Pasinger Pumpenwerk, especially for breakfast – the ambiance is also well-suited for families with children, couples, or get-togethers with friends or colleagues. At the next table, two older gentlemen ordered salmon and pizza. I can only offer a limited opinion on their food, as I only saw and smelled it – and of course, couldn't taste it – but I would advise against it. Perhaps I'm being unfair to the Pumpenwerk, as their main courses are also delicious. For me, the Pasinger Pumpenwerk is a great place to spend a few relaxing hours in a quiet setting, with generally friendly service and impressive food, albeit at somewhat inflated prices. The atmosphere, however, makes up for it. I highly recommend a visit and I'm eager to hear what you think. The pictures show excerpts from the menu, including the breakfast menu, and photos of the place before the renovation. If you like a cozy, open atmosphere with an unobstructed view, this is definitely the place for you. And I'll definitely be there in the summer.
I'll be back: Definitely worth a visit for breakfast in a cozy atmosphere with a slightly quieter environment.
Place visited: Pasing Pumping Station
Address: Kaflerstraße 16, 81241 Munich
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