Hochwaldbaude

Took the roadtrain up to the top as I have walking problems. Sadly the small eaterie by the tower was closed so went to the larger one. Noting a tower fee of €1.50. Views were great despite the low cloud and eventually lifted. Noted the extensive restoration work and will come back to see progress. Steps are a bit wonky but it's being worked on. Menu displayed outside by the door so this gives you the prices upfront so you don't have  a surprise when the bill comes. Went in and made our way to a the table. Were given menus by the waiter (who seems to have been given a hard time by other reviewers). Yes, a little curt but efficient (eventually made him smile with the appearance of our small toy sheep, Mini-Me. (this is not the top of the Zugspitz with a massive eaterie and a shed load of staff and a bigger budget). He took our drink order, a large and a small beer and no, this wasn't watered down as stated by other reviewers. UK prices would have charged more than the equivalent of €5 for a 0.5l. Ordered the streudel that came with cream and ice cream and very nice too, served warm. Yes, probably put in a microwave but in a place like this I appreciate that having an oven on all day isn't practical. Partner ordered the camembert and it looked and tasted great. Yes the prices are high but this place is off the beaten track and getting supplies up there can't be easy. We've come through Covid, inflation  etc. If the reviewers are that upset why didn't they eat in Hain or Oybin where the prices are about the same (that's when their eateries are open). This place doesn't claim to be something it isn't. If your legs work and want to walk for a great view, go. Please remember to support the smaller businesses.

Ich komme ja selber aus der Gastronomie. Aber diese Unfreundlichkeit geht für mich überhaupt nicht. Aber es scheint als würde es noch zu gut laufen. Die allgemeine Lage ist sicherlich die beste im Zittauer Gebirge. Aber dann bitte mit einem freundlichen Personal.