Lebkuchen-Schmidt

I drove to Munich to get to this place because it was highly recommended. I arrived at 5:38 PM, well before the posted closing time of 6 PM — only to find it already closed. Absolutely unacceptable. No notice, no explanation. A complete waste of my time and fuel. Extremely disappointing.

Stayed in Munich for a few days. I was trying to get some sweets, but the store wasn't open as per their opening hours. Tried multiple times within 10am - 6pm.

All was great! The staff were friendly and explained us everything about the product, the difference, the price range, etc. We even returned to buy some more, after having a taste. We loved the one with orange and chocolate!

I was absolutely appalled after reading the ingredients at home (too late, unfortunately). When a product claims to be "original" or "traditional," I expect a recipe that is decades, if not hundreds, of years old, made with ingredients that were available at the time. However, these Lebkuchen contain modern additives like glucose-fructose syrup, waxy corn starch, emulsifiers, invert sugar syrup, sorbitol (among others). I felt deceived by the marketing — this is not what I consider traditional or original. I have no desire to eat such ultra-processed food. The producer even has a dedicated page explaining the product’s contents (https://www.lebkuchen-schmidt.com/de/weihnachtswelt/lebkuchen-wissen/lebkuchen-zutaten-40/), but it highlights only the key spices and other appealing ingredients, claiming using modern technologies for recipes that are hundreds of years old. All the questionable additives are conveniently omitted. I called the hotline and was initially told I could return the purchase. However, after speaking with an employee in the shop and calling the hotline again, I was informed that food purchased in-store cannot be returned. The employee at the shop was polite and offered me some biscuits as compensation. This time, I checked the ingredients and immediately spotted palm oil. I couldn’t help but smile at the irony and politely declined the offer.

I was taking two of my friends who were visiting from abroad to buy traditional German gingerbread . It was embarrassing how one of the employees there behaved. She was all sweet to other customers but she turned to us with a frown and was barely helpful. We weren’t even there long enough for her to act that way to us. Strangest in -store experience.

Closed at 5pm. Avoid. Misleading business practices.

Friendly staff but I wish shop should have sample product to try

Best Lebkuchen in town ! Always stop by to bring some back home in Paris for family, coworkers, friends and myself 😃

If you're a fan of Lebkuchen this place has a lot to offer. I think the biggest benefit over local bakeries is their nice gift packaging (metal tins, lovely designs). Service was efficient and accommodating. I purchased both plain and chocolate covered lebkuchen and we all loved them. The sugar cookies (little star shapes) were also delicious. A great stop if you need some gifts for home.