Im alten Zollhaus

Friedlandstraße 22-24, Aken, Netherlands

Im alten Zollhaus has been doing its thing since 1876, which in restaurant years is basically forever. It started as a schnapsbrennerei in the old customs house that used to mark the border between Aachen and Burtscheid. Now it's a family-run spot that leans hard into urige Gemütlichkeit, which translates to cozy in a way that actually feels earned, not staged. The menu is a mix of local classics and Mediterranean stuff, with 26 main dishes, 14 veggie options, and 13 tap beers to work through. So whether you're here for a proper regional dinner or just a drink at the bar, there's room to make it your own. They also do catering and can host events for up to 160 people, plus you can rent out the whole place if you're planning something bigger. And if you're stuck on a gift, they sell Genuss-Gutscheine, which is a fancy way of saying "gift card, but for a good meal." It's open daily from 5 pm, kitchen until 9:45 pm (9 pm on Sundays and holidays). Nothing fancy, just a solid spot with hist…