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Hofer's of Helen

8758 North Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
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Ranked #6 of 42 restaurants in Helen
Cuisines: Bakery, German
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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Clarkesville, Georgia, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

When my cousin visited recently, we decided to take her to Hofer's for lunch as she was born in Germany & spent part of her childhood there. She was amazed when we entered this little restaurant as it reminded her of restaurants in Germany, from the décor to the large pastry case out front. After lunch, she commented about the... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Hofer's is not only a bakery but a full service restaurant. We liked it so much we went back the following morning for breakfast. We had the same waitress (didn't catch her name) and found her to be very friendly. An easy walk from the downtown area, Hofer's is worth the trip.

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Winter Haven, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

When our family goes to Helen Ga. we love to eat at Hofer's. The food is very good and they also have an on site Bakery. If ever in the area I would definitely recommend eating here.

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Ft McCoy
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Food was excellent,generous portions. Staff was great and a fabulous bakery. Bathrooms very small and cannot accommodate a wheelchair.

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Williamston, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We visit Hofer's every time we come to Helen, and they never disappoint. This trip we both had the farmer's breakfast with coffee, and came back the next day for pastries. My wife loves the Linser tortes, and I usually get an apple fritter, which are highly addictive (fair warning!). The atmosphere and the food remind me of many small... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Ah, just thinking about the amount of apple fritters I indulged in on our trip to Helen makes me a wee bit embarrassed, but mostly just happy. My husband and I visited Hofer's at least 4 times during our week long trip to Helen. We only ate in the restaurant once, for breakfast, and I would say it was just... More

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BETHLEHEM, GA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Big disappointment. The lindser tort cookies, were a huge disappointment. Made out of "regular" dough instead of the traditional hazelnut dough. Also got a cream cheese pastry that had no cream cheese on the inside or if it did, we couldn't find it. For a German Bakery that's supposed to be so famous, we were TRULY DISAPPOINTED!!! Don't know why... More

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Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013 via mobile

We had a decent breakfast (over priced) but I was startled when the waitress stated, "we don't offer bacon". Then it turned out that the only sausage was sweet. Even so later that same day, my 81 year old husband walked a mile there and back during rainy weather to get sandwiches and was first told that they were serving... More

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Benld, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We ate here twice, once for breakfast I had Mountain Climber's Breakfast wife had Pregel and Lox both were excellent, second was for lunch which was just average for german food, what makes this place is the bakery and the meat market, fresh brotchen and farmers bread every morning. The inside dining room is very small at most 15 tables... More

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Midland, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Excellent waitress, tasty snitzel, fantastic bakery items, all in same location, free parking ( hard to find in Helen in high season.

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