Schilos Delicatessen

Can't wait to return! I've been here twice and had amazing experiences both times!!Sampler was great...was not expecting the Reuben balls to be so good but they were! Pickles and cheese were fresh!! Pretzel was soft and perfectly salted! Don't sleep on the German sausage! The avocado toast was perfect!!! The chicken sandwich may have been the best we ever tried! And you should absolutely try the German potato salad!Order the Paralyzer--that Root Beer is soooo good!! Try something with it! And the best thing you can put in your mouth is that hot mustard!! Our server was freaking unbelievable and we didn't have to wait to be seated! The Bloody Mary bar was to die for amazing!!! My bestie really enjoyed it and we will be going back!

Schilo's (She-lows) was definitely a hit with the fam today! Nothing like starting the morning with a frosty mug of homemade root beer! It was delicious, and I can only imagine how good it'd be as a float! Just know not all dishes are available until 10:30AM, but even so, such great food for the morning! Kiddo and hubby got the breakfast schnitzel and turned it into a biscuit sandwich of joy. Really nice crunch on the schnitzel, not heavy or greasy, and the biscuit was nice and fluffy. I got the Reuben on gluten free bread, and I loved how much bite it had. Lots of vinegar and pickling from the sauerkraut with some solid pastrami. The Russian dressing was also really good on the sandwich and also to dip the sandwich in, because...why not? I haven't had pastrami for so long, so this was such a treat to have a Reuben! We will definitely be back. Service was lovely, so friendly, staff were so welcoming and kind! I loved the atmosphere, the decor, everything. Great place to eat with kids!

Well, the reputation proceeds itself. The biscuits and gravy are really good. The fried chicken with biscuits and gravy, EVEN BETTER..... highly recommend. What i will say needs some major improvement is the coffee. First I thought it was rotten creamer. Til people at my table had the same experience and their coffee was black. There is something really wrong with coffee tasting sour....how is it even possible?Other than that, it was just a good diner with good classics. Super friendly staff and a cool local vibe. Definitely a good place to stop into while in San Antonio.

I gotta say this place is a winner. The service was good, the restaurant is clean, and the food is fire. I recommend the Rueben fritters, there amazing. Also the chicken schnitzel is fire. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town.

We were looking for a fun breakfast place in San Antonio and discovered Schilos. This German delicatessen is located on street level, not the RiverWalk, and has a wonderful menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is the oldest restaurant in town. We visited for breakfast and stepped inside this cozy local establishment and were welcomed and seated promptly. The menu for breakfast has a nice variety of options without being over the top. I tried the breakfast schnitzel. It was just the right portion for me. A crunchy, breaded pork schnitzel filet topped with an over easy egg and accompanied with a fruit cup and biscuit. It was tasty and filling. Paired with a bottomless cup of their local brewed coffee this was just right for breakfast. There's a display case near the counter with a variety of dessert options but at this hour of the morning dessert wasn't on our mind. Next time for sure.

An institution endures. Sitting at the bar in a spot that has served lunch for 117 years is a satisfying experience even before the food arrives. Schilo's is hard to beat for Old San Antonio atmosphere, and the staff is as friendly as you will find anywhere, anytime. Our favorites are the veggie omelette or the Reuben with extra kraut, but everything on the menu is worthy (chicken and dumplings and root beer on days when I can ignore my health plan).It's just a great way to step back in time and enjoy good food with family, friends, neighbors and tourists. Always worth the trip, even when there is a wait.

Delicious breakfast tacos and potato pancakes!!! We enjoyed the pancakes and coffee and quick service. The booths and decor are really neat. It's quite cold in there so bring your jacket.

My new favorite local spot in San Antonio! I've passed by it for years while coming to the downtown area for conventions, but never stopped in since the lines are always out the door! After today, I can see why the wait is always so long, and it's worth the wait! If you get the pretzel, the side of beer cheese is a MUST! I could pour it on everything it's so good! Out of the 3 types of schnitzel, the pork was my favorite! (But the others were delicious as well!) I've been told by some family friends that 'you have to get the cheesecake'...and I'm so happy I did! The portions are big, the prices are very reasonable and the staff was very friendly! The ambience is an old school German delicatessen, just as you would expect. If you're in San Antonio, the is a MUST for lunch!

My dad and I were at the Briscoe museum nearby and surprisingly all of the museum employees highly recommended this place for lunch. There was a line outside the door, but it was no more than a 20 minute wait. I loved how the outside and inside looked very vintage and historic. The waitress and the hostess were extremely nice. My dad and I enjoyed the freshly made in house root beer. It was honestly not that carbonated like the bottled ones in the store and very easy to drink. My dad is a root beer fanatic, so he loved all the refills. The food was amazing. We were recommended to try the reuben sandwich and the schnitzel sandwich. Both had phenomenal flavor and cooked to perfection. We tried the cheesecake for dessert and it was made differently but still a great way to end our wonderful experience. A definite must try if you're downtown

A nice German restaurant in the heart of downtown, not far from the River Walk.Lots of locals and a rich history.Stopped in for breakfast before visiting the Alamo. The schnitzel was a little dry but the biscuit was light and fluffy. The potato pancakes were kinda doughy. I think the potatoes weren't wrung out before frying. Apple sauce was homemade and tasty. $4 for a cup of coffee was a little steep. Our server was very nice and helpful.