German Cafe

Absolutely an amazing experience. The waitress was so nice and helpful. The atmosphere is so homely. The food was so good it was inexplainable. If you're questioning on if you should go, GO!

This is the second time our group has eaten at German Cafe. I'd say you either love it or hate it. Those in the group that love it outvoted those that don't. Both times we ordered the sampler platter (grosse) which I believe means large, and it is. You should ask how it works. They charge by the person and I think each even interval of people adds more meats. People really like the sausage and brats and also the sides. I personally don't think the snitzel has a lot of flavor. This time I ordered the entree of goulash. It is very good - good flavor and the beef is very tender. I also think the meatballs are good.Kids didn't seem to like the hot dogs (which looked like the knockwurst to me. The chicken nuggets are the cheap mystery meat version. The kids that ate off the platter liked it.

It feels like your coming into grandmas house. Super friendly and family vibe. Service was slow. No water or anything for 15 minutes. It was a Friday but it did affect the tip. Food was very good. The potato patty with apple sauce n sour cream was off the hook. The brat pork and beef were great. Food is a solid 4. Service was a miss for me.

What a cute little German restaurant within walking distance of the French Lick Hotel! It feels like you're walking into someone's home. The kind waitress explained the menu to us, and my friend and I opted for the German platter for two. It was PLENTY of food, and it's a bummer we couldn't take it with us in to go boxes, because everything was delicious.Dining options are limited in the area, and I'd recommend checking this out. If you're staying at the Resort, the 24 hour trolley will bring you here, too.

Ok so I can't judge how well they do German food, but this wasn't good. Very fried. I think I ordered the spaetzle and it tasted like plastic. If you like German food, it might be very good.

The food is absolutely amazing. When we come to French Lick we always eat here just before heading home. We love to take home the leftovers. The tenderloin was so tender and the breading is perfect. We cant seem to replicate these recipes at home. The family here are so kind.

Always a great place for lunch. Not as crowded. Food is excellent. The German beer choices are good. The dark is the best.

We've eaten here several times, usually once or twice a year when visiting French Lick. The place is charming. It can be loud and the wait staff can be more casual and friendly than a chain restaurant, where the staff has to stay on script. The last two visits, once a year for the past two years, some of the food was cold. Both times it was the meatballs and the sides (noodles, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, cabbage). I really want this place to succeed, and there are so few places like this that are a true labor of love. They've got to get the kitchen under control, though. Three stars based on reputation and our history here.

Went there March 2, 2025 a Sunday, and the food tasted very good. It was served *hot* and quickly and did I mention it was delicious?We also really liked the pretzel sticks w/ beer cheese. The flavor of the beer was pronounced and again, delicious.

We were so disappointed in every facet of our visit. Enticed by good reviews and a yen for German food, four of us set out for The German Cafe after visiting West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Hotel and French Lick Winery. Great experiences all day - until The German Cafe. Service was slow, though hardly any customers were present in the front dining room, and none in the back where we were led to seats near the restrooms.Eventually the waitress took our orders and told us that to share a plate cost extra. Ok. We assumed correctly that portions might be large and would be too much for us, so two of us opted to share a meal (pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy.). The others ordered Polish sausage and fries, and fried mushrooms. Wine, cola and water completed our orders. Three dinners eventually arrived. Fairly slow, but we are patient people. The waitress said the mushrooms (to be served with dipping sauce and garlic bread) would be coming later. Service was atrocious. No updates on the mushrooms were forthcoming. The rest of us ate what we could of a mostly bland meal. The tenderloin had gristle and the gravy was not very good - the mushrooms were chewy but plentiful - nice if you like chewy not very tasty mushrooms. Then the fried mushrooms FINALLY arrived. I wish I'd taken a photo of the too-long-in-the-fryer plate of very brown mushrooms that tasted burnt. Very little dipping sauce in the less than half fill container. Bonus! NO GARLIC BREAD! When that was brought to her attention she said, "Oh! We've been busy. I think we're out of that". Omg! No substitute was offered, and she hadn't mentioned anything to that effect when the order was placed, nor when she set the plate down and rushed off. Much later she came by and when I flagged her down she asked if something was wrong. How could she tell? Only one of four plates had been close to emptied. I explained all of the issues. We did not even ask for a doggy bag / we like our doggy too much. She said she'd pass it along. In a few minutes she was back with the bill - no explanation and no apology and decidedly no adjustment. We'd asked for the manager, but we never saw one. The waitress complained that she was too busy. I'm sure that's true, but even so, she offered no redeeming features, so - no tip, I know it wasn't ALL her fault, but she did absolutely nothing to try to make things better.We will never return, and I hope my review keeps others from a terrible experience.