I was visiting New York, I ordered food from this restaurant and it was my worst mistake, I have been sick to my stomach for three days vomiting, headache, cold in my body, diarrhea. I'm going to Freeport to have a blood test done and see in my stomach if I contracted a bacterium. Very bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sussy Baka
Really good! I like the pretzel bun with a German beef sausage. Very good New York hotdog.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Parziale
Great dogs. Highly recommend
J S B
Never got to order. They were so rude I lost my appetite.Thursday April 14 3:30 pm
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
LORE
We were expecting to have a good time, but it was a total disappointment. The online menu we looked at was nearly a year out of date. The place was dirty and the service was poor—the staff had absolutely no knowledge of the menu. We were expecting authentic German sausages, but the quality of the 'wurst' was gross and the fries were bad. It is overpriced considering the atmosphere, the service, and the low quality of the food. Definitely not recommended
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Teresa Drusin
Fun spot
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jared S
I lived in Germany, in both Berlin and Cologne, two cities where currywurst is essentially a local institution. Since moving back to New York years ago, I’ve always appreciated having a place on the Upper East Side where I could quickly grab a currywurst or a sausage that at least scratched that itch.
That’s why I’m genuinely disappointed after my first visit since the renovation, shifting from the old pickup window to a dine-in format.
When I walked in, the place was basically empty, except for one patron sitting at the bar finishing whatever he had been served. I went to the counter and waited to be acknowledged. The woman working behind the counter was on a phone call and, despite me being the only customer who had walked in, she didn’t pause the call, greet me, or ask what I wanted. There was just this general indifference, the kind of “you’re interrupting me” vibe that makes you feel unwelcome the moment you step inside. Eventually she simply stared at me until I said, “I’d like a currywurst, please.”
What I received was honestly shocking. She put the sausage in what looked like a panini press for about a minute, then only partially sliced it and poured curry sauce on top, cold. I took one bite and it was clearly undercooked, the sauce was cold, and the sausage wasn’t even cut properly, just big chunks instead of the normal currywurst slicing. The photo shows exactly how it was handed to me.
I would have asked her to please heat it properly, but she disappeared from view again to continue her phone call, and there was no real opportunity to even address it. What’s especially frustrating is that it would have taken only a couple extra minutes to do this the right way, especially since the store was empty and walk-in traffic at that hour seemed minimal. Serve the one customer in front of you well, then go right back to your call. Instead, it felt like she simply didn’t care about the food, the service, or the customer experience.
To add insult to injury, the credit card checkout prompted me for a tip, and the total for this was $11. Eleven dollars for something I literally threw away because it was inedible.
This is such a bummer because I love the deli next door and this has always been one of my favorite little corners of the Upper East Side to visit. The Stube, when it was a pickup window, used to be great. I could pop up, grab a quick wurst or snack, and be on my way, fast, friendly, and consistent. Now you have to go inside, and in my experience it meant dealing with an unpleasant interaction and getting a cold, undercooked wurst with cold sauce.
I really wanted to like the new setup, but based on this visit I can’t recommend it, and I won’t be returning unless something changes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Chris M
The smoked kielbasa on pretzel bun was great, can’t wait to try more of this menu
Food: 5
Kevin Zambrzycki
Moving to a custom-build menu was a mistake. There are fewer ingredients to choose from, and it complicates the ordering process. The staff isn't well-equipped to handle the change and failed to direct customers inside to order, leaving people confused outside. We’ve been coming here for years, but I don't see a reason to come back after this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Kenneth Stein
I’ve taking a liking to Currywurst so I decided to try one before heading to the MET museum nearby. The place is literally a hole in the wall with stool seating against the wall. The Currywurst was nothing more than a large sausage, in a pretzel roll, with curry sauce; nothing special. What gives this a poor review is Christmas music was extremely loud. An unfriendly female employee said there was nothing she could do and promptly disappeared. This place shouldn’t subject their patrons to this.
Save yourself the trouble and just go to Germany. You’ll pay way less and it will actually taste good.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
scott mcclain
Really disappointed. Food was cold and hardly even cooked. We will not be going back.
Cazal Arnett
Approaching the menu posted outside, my cashier gestured for me to enter where I ordered and was encouraged to opt for a pretzel bun. The chef took great care to prepare my order and the presentation was appealing. As I dined in, the cashier spent time in an employees only area and reappeared as I finished! 🇩🇪
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Celice
The meals here hit that perfect spot between fancy and comfortable. The employees' care shows in everything they do. This place balances quality and cost effectively. They maintain sensible costs, provide good service, and cook great food. All requirements are fulfilled here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Juan King
My meal here changed what I expect from restaurants. The dishes here surprise and delight. A place that surprises in the best way. Good atmosphere, incredible food, and friendly service team! This place exceeds typical standards.
I was visiting New York, I ordered food from this restaurant and it was my worst mistake, I have been sick to my stomach for three days vomiting, headache, cold in my body, diarrhea. I'm going to Freeport to have a blood test done and see in my stomach if I contracted a bacterium. Very bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Really good! I like the pretzel bun with a German beef sausage. Very good New York hotdog.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great dogs. Highly recommend
Never got to order. They were so rude I lost my appetite.Thursday April 14 3:30 pm
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We were expecting to have a good time, but it was a total disappointment. The online menu we looked at was nearly a year out of date. The place was dirty and the service was poor—the staff had absolutely no knowledge of the menu.
We were expecting authentic German sausages, but the quality of the 'wurst' was gross and the fries were bad. It is overpriced considering the atmosphere, the service, and the low quality of the food. Definitely not recommended
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fun spot
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I lived in Germany, in both Berlin and Cologne, two cities where currywurst is essentially a local institution. Since moving back to New York years ago, I’ve always appreciated having a place on the Upper East Side where I could quickly grab a currywurst or a sausage that at least scratched that itch.
That’s why I’m genuinely disappointed after my first visit since the renovation, shifting from the old pickup window to a dine-in format.
When I walked in, the place was basically empty, except for one patron sitting at the bar finishing whatever he had been served. I went to the counter and waited to be acknowledged. The woman working behind the counter was on a phone call and, despite me being the only customer who had walked in, she didn’t pause the call, greet me, or ask what I wanted. There was just this general indifference, the kind of “you’re interrupting me” vibe that makes you feel unwelcome the moment you step inside. Eventually she simply stared at me until I said, “I’d like a currywurst, please.”
What I received was honestly shocking. She put the sausage in what looked like a panini press for about a minute, then only partially sliced it and poured curry sauce on top, cold. I took one bite and it was clearly undercooked, the sauce was cold, and the sausage wasn’t even cut properly, just big chunks instead of the normal currywurst slicing. The photo shows exactly how it was handed to me.
I would have asked her to please heat it properly, but she disappeared from view again to continue her phone call, and there was no real opportunity to even address it. What’s especially frustrating is that it would have taken only a couple extra minutes to do this the right way, especially since the store was empty and walk-in traffic at that hour seemed minimal. Serve the one customer in front of you well, then go right back to your call. Instead, it felt like she simply didn’t care about the food, the service, or the customer experience.
To add insult to injury, the credit card checkout prompted me for a tip, and the total for this was $11. Eleven dollars for something I literally threw away because it was inedible.
This is such a bummer because I love the deli next door and this has always been one of my favorite little corners of the Upper East Side to visit. The Stube, when it was a pickup window, used to be great. I could pop up, grab a quick wurst or snack, and be on my way, fast, friendly, and consistent. Now you have to go inside, and in my experience it meant dealing with an unpleasant interaction and getting a cold, undercooked wurst with cold sauce.
I really wanted to like the new setup, but based on this visit I can’t recommend it, and I won’t be returning unless something changes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The smoked kielbasa on pretzel bun was great, can’t wait to try more of this menu
Food: 5
Moving to a custom-build menu was a mistake. There are fewer ingredients to choose from, and it complicates the ordering process. The staff isn't well-equipped to handle the change and failed to direct customers inside to order, leaving people confused outside. We’ve been coming here for years, but I don't see a reason to come back after this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I’ve taking a liking to Currywurst so I decided to try one before heading to the MET museum nearby. The place is literally a hole in the wall with stool seating against the wall. The Currywurst was nothing more than a large sausage, in a pretzel roll, with curry sauce; nothing special. What gives this a poor review is Christmas music was extremely loud. An unfriendly female employee said there was nothing she could do and promptly disappeared. This place shouldn’t subject their patrons to this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Save yourself the trouble and just go to Germany. You’ll pay way less and it will actually taste good.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Really disappointed. Food was cold and hardly even cooked. We will not be going back.
Approaching the menu posted outside, my cashier gestured for me to enter where I ordered and was encouraged to opt for a pretzel bun. The chef took great care to prepare my order and the presentation was appealing. As I dined in, the cashier spent time in an employees only area and reappeared as I finished! 🇩🇪
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meals here hit that perfect spot between fancy and comfortable. The employees' care shows in everything they do. This place balances quality and cost effectively. They maintain sensible costs, provide good service, and cook great food. All requirements are fulfilled here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My meal here changed what I expect from restaurants. The dishes here surprise and delight. A place that surprises in the best way. Good atmosphere, incredible food, and friendly service team! This place exceeds typical standards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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