Came into town for the weekend, found this gem. The atmosphere should be a 6. The murals on the walls are amazing. Authentic German food đ Don't get me started on the Authentic Beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew B
This place is an east side gem in Milwaukee! I highly recommended heading here if you appreciate German beer and good environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Fish Fry, Bavarian Pretzel
Sean Boles
One of the best German restaurants in the entire Midwest
Jess M
That burger was not a joke. One of the best I've had in a while. Potato pancakes perfectly seasoned. Beautiful space inside and out. And huge draft menu. In Milwaukee from out of town and so glad we stumbled here. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Vanderbilt
On a beautiful day, the outdoor biergarten can't be beat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee Cushman
3 people in my party had curry worst, each said it was the worst they ever had. My burger was hardly warm.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Kyle Ketelhut
Love this place. Fantastic German Beer Selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica Day
Website said closed at 1 AM got there at 10:30 and they were closed
Phil R
Took my German expat girlfriend to Von Trier Beer Hall hoping for a taste of home for her and a fun summer afternoon for both of us. We got some of thatâbut not quite enough to want to come back.
The Fruh Kölsch was crisp, light, and refreshingâperfect for a warm, humid day in the beer garden. My girlfriend ordered the neon green Spekto Cooler (think Ghostbusters Hi-C in a glass) which, despite its appearance, actually tasted really good. She didnât get the Ghostbusters reference, thoughâlost in translation, I guess.
We started with the potato pancakesâor Kartoffelpuffer, as she called them. Unfortunately, they were not fresh. This was surprising given we arrived right at their opening time (1pm). Possibly the oil hadnât fully heated yet? At least the sour cream and applesauce on the side were spot onâclassic, well-chosen accompaniments.
Biggest disappointment: the currywurst. The sausage itself was decent quality, and the fries were hot and crispy, but the amount of curry ketchup was laughably smallâbarely a drizzle. It came off more like âsliced hot dog and friesâ than an actual currywurst. We had to go back inside to request more sauce, which the waitress did bring, but it was cold and came far too late to save the dish. According to my girlfriend (from Berlin), currywurst should be drowning in warm, spicy-sweet sauce. This was a weak imitation.
Service left a lot to be desired. After the food was dropped off, our waitress never returned to check on us. My girlfriend noted the staff hanging around chatting about Harry Potter and scrolling on their phones instead of tending to guests. Not exactly the attentive service youâd expect, especially when the restaurant was just opening for the day.
On the plus side, the water was niceâfresh and slightly cool, âjust like Germany,â as my girlfriend put it.
One last note: the menu seemed much more limited than what weâd seen online. After a bit of digging, we realized the place changed ownership earlier this spring. Could be a case of growing pains, but as it stands, it was more miss than hit.
I was going to give it four stars, chalking it up to an off day, but my girlfriend was adamant it be twoâand considering the currywurst was supposed to be the star, I canât say sheâs wrong. Better for a beer than a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jake Lyon
New guys are doing a good job. Limited food menu for now. Hacker Pschorr Hefeweiss is like a Blue Moon. Trivia on Thursdays. I'll be back.
Great deals, very friendly service, bartenders are great. Hopefully they all stick around after the closure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jim Bonomo
There is a sign in the window that says closed till further notice due to change in ownership. Good job updating your listings.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Erin Gray
I seriously love this place. Itâs my favorite spot to hang out in Milwaukee and the atmosphere is super cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kisha Hairston
Been a while since Iâve had a fish fry. This was a special kind of delicious. Everything came out piping hot! Drink was đȘđż They offer free popcorn also. I definitely recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rebecca Eberhardt
Waited almost 2 hours for 4 brats. After an hour wait the server came back to our table to ask what we ordered claiming some excuse, but I think they actually forgot to submit the ticket. Never offered to make it right. Overpaid for poor service and mediocre food.
Came into town for the weekend, found this gem. The atmosphere should be a 6. The murals on the walls are amazing. Authentic German food đ Don't get me started on the Authentic Beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is an east side gem in Milwaukee! I highly recommended heading here if you appreciate German beer and good environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Fish Fry, Bavarian Pretzel
One of the best German restaurants in the entire Midwest
That burger was not a joke. One of the best I've had in a while. Potato pancakes perfectly seasoned. Beautiful space inside and out. And huge draft menu. In Milwaukee from out of town and so glad we stumbled here. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On a beautiful day, the outdoor biergarten can't be beat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
3 people in my party had curry worst, each said it was the worst they ever had. My burger was hardly warm.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Love this place. Fantastic German Beer Selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Website said closed at 1 AM got there at 10:30 and they were closed
Took my German expat girlfriend to Von Trier Beer Hall hoping for a taste of home for her and a fun summer afternoon for both of us. We got some of thatâbut not quite enough to want to come back.
The Fruh Kölsch was crisp, light, and refreshingâperfect for a warm, humid day in the beer garden. My girlfriend ordered the neon green Spekto Cooler (think Ghostbusters Hi-C in a glass) which, despite its appearance, actually tasted really good. She didnât get the Ghostbusters reference, thoughâlost in translation, I guess.
We started with the potato pancakesâor Kartoffelpuffer, as she called them. Unfortunately, they were not fresh. This was surprising given we arrived right at their opening time (1pm). Possibly the oil hadnât fully heated yet? At least the sour cream and applesauce on the side were spot onâclassic, well-chosen accompaniments.
Biggest disappointment: the currywurst. The sausage itself was decent quality, and the fries were hot and crispy, but the amount of curry ketchup was laughably smallâbarely a drizzle. It came off more like âsliced hot dog and friesâ than an actual currywurst. We had to go back inside to request more sauce, which the waitress did bring, but it was cold and came far too late to save the dish. According to my girlfriend (from Berlin), currywurst should be drowning in warm, spicy-sweet sauce. This was a weak imitation.
Service left a lot to be desired. After the food was dropped off, our waitress never returned to check on us. My girlfriend noted the staff hanging around chatting about Harry Potter and scrolling on their phones instead of tending to guests. Not exactly the attentive service youâd expect, especially when the restaurant was just opening for the day.
On the plus side, the water was niceâfresh and slightly cool, âjust like Germany,â as my girlfriend put it.
One last note: the menu seemed much more limited than what weâd seen online. After a bit of digging, we realized the place changed ownership earlier this spring. Could be a case of growing pains, but as it stands, it was more miss than hit.
I was going to give it four stars, chalking it up to an off day, but my girlfriend was adamant it be twoâand considering the currywurst was supposed to be the star, I canât say sheâs wrong. Better for a beer than a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
New guys are doing a good job. Limited food menu for now. Hacker Pschorr Hefeweiss is like a Blue Moon. Trivia on Thursdays. I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great deals, very friendly service, bartenders are great. Hopefully they all stick around after the closure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
There is a sign in the window that says closed till further notice due to change in ownership. Good job updating your listings.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I seriously love this place. Itâs my favorite spot to hang out in Milwaukee and the atmosphere is super cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been a while since Iâve had a fish fry. This was a special kind of delicious. Everything came out piping hot! Drink was đȘđż They offer free popcorn also. I definitely recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Waited almost 2 hours for 4 brats. After an hour wait the server came back to our table to ask what we ordered claiming some excuse, but I think they actually forgot to submit the ticket. Never offered to make it right. Overpaid for poor service and mediocre food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
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