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Schroeder's Cafe

240 Front St
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 421-4778
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Halleck Street
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11am-9pm , Sat 4:30pm-9pm

Message from Schroeder's Cafe

Schroeder's Cafe

The Oldest and Largest German Restaurant on the West Coast

  • Since 1893
  • Lunch, Dinner and Polka
  • Group Menus up to 300 Guests

When Henry Schroeder opened the doors of Schroeder's Restaurant in 1893 he started a tradition that has spanned over a century in San Francisco. The devastating earthquake and fire that bolted through San Francisco on April 18, 1906 destroyed the restaurant?s structure, but not its spirit. In April 1997, Jana and Stefan Filipcik, immigrants from the Czech Republic, bought Schroeder's. They come from Reichenberg, a part of Germany prior to World War II. By adding light side dishes, fish and vegetarian meals, they are proud to continue the family tradition of this special place in San Francisco. ***Please see our website for a complete history and for our polka dancing schedule and Oktoberfest dates!***

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Editorial Review for Schroeder's Cafe – by Lorraine Sanders

In Short
Operating in various locations within the city since 1893, this restaurant has a long history of serving hearty Bavarian dishes to downtown diners. In a dining room punctuated by Herman Richter murals, a rosewood bar and decorative beer steins, patrons sup on classic offerings like Weiner Schnitzel, bratwurst, Hungarian goulash and potato pancakes, while the less adventurous stick to American staples like burgers, steaks and grilled salmon. Several meatless entrees on the menu satisfy vegetarians.

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The Extras

One Friday evening each month, the restaurant hosts a live polka band with folk dancers and offers drink specials and polka lessons.

Parking

After 5pm, the garage at 250 Clay Street charges a $6 flat rate for parking.

User Reviews for Schroeder's Cafe

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/22/2008 Posted by nchong800

I have visited Germany twice in the past year and loved it, I would live there, but besides the point, I thought I'd bring my husband to this place for his birthday. It was amazingly fun with the polka band, large portions of beer and food, and the "schtick" is that the server is abrupt like. This is all show, the waitstaff is actually really nice and accomodating, you just better know what you want when they come around to take your order. My husband loved this place so much that he brings all his friends for their birthdays to Schroeders and they love it as well, das boot is amazing but you should check out their 5 liter monster stein of beer, beware of falling in! Great food, great atmosphere, it's fantastic.

Pros: All around fun place when they have their polka band

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

03/09/2008 Posted by TheoSF

As a German who appreciates good food and nice people I would not recommend this place to anyone. Food was lousy, the service was extremely rude. No more words needed!

Pros: None

Cons: Food & Service

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Editor's Review

Generous portions of authentic German food and culture define this Financial District eatery.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

One Friday evening each month, the restaurant hosts a live polka band with folk dancers and offers drink specials and polka lessons.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11am-9pm
  • Sat 4:30pm-9pm

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • German

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Catering
  • Business Dining
  • Dine at the Bar

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