Schmidt’s Sausage Haus
What the experts agree on
A German Village institution since the 1880s, famous for hearty wurst buffets ("the autobahn"), massive cream puffs, and lively beer hall atmosphere with Bavarian-costumed servers and accordion music.
“Accordion players serenade and servers are decked out in Bavarian costumes at this popular two-level, beer hall–style restaurant in an 1880 brick building in German Village.”
– Fodor's
12.0
"A word to the wise: go hungry and be prepared to leave stuffed." Full review
4.5
"For more than a century, this “classic” has put the German in German Village, and fans love its “rib-sticking”, wurst-heavy buffet (nicknamed “the autobahn”) and “epic” cream puffs." Full review
"On the cobblestone streets at the German Village, Schmidt's is home to the locally legendary half-pound cream puffs." Full review