Schroeder's Cafe

03/24/12

Hungarian Goulash, a side of potato

by dfwdean

Hungarian Goulash, a side of potato pancakes and dark German beer: doesn't get better than this late night dining.

09/22/08

Fun place to throw birthdays for adults

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

03/09/08

Don't Do It!

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

07/25/07

Enjoyed a Great Lunch with my Dad.

by scoobydu1969

Back in May, my Dad came out for a visit, and we dined at Schroeder's after shopping at Embarcadero. I had the Hungarian Goulash with Spatzle, he had the German Meatloaf. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and the space is beautiful. Murals adorn the walls, the bar and sideboards are a beautiful wood and brass, and the restaurant is lit with glowing antique German light fixtures. The place reminded us both of the types of restaurants my grandfather and great grandfather took us to in Chicago. A must try!

• Pros: Great beer, beautiful space, locally owned.
• Cons: Parking can be difficult

12/20/06

Romantic and Lively with Affable Hosts and Servers

by wendolyne

I love the big burly gentleman host with the ready smile and kindly ways. I'm just a fool for a handlebar moustache! I've lived in the City for 12 years and somehow had missed this place--I feel like Indiana Jones discovering a lost treasure! During a recent visit my friend ordered Kassler Rippchen and I'm not ashamed to say I couldn't keep my fork off of his plate! If you like to eat and you like to make merry, this is a terrific place to enjoy hearty fare and learn how to polka.

• Pros: Delightful waitstaff, tasty morsels, music, and polka dancing!
• Cons: Some biddy's skirt brushing your schnitzel as she whizzes by in a polka frenzy.