The ambiance is definitely solid German beer garden / beer hall vibes, with kitschy decor and over the top "church round table chairs", but it's all kind of fun, if a bit "extra". Small Bavarian flags are strung everywhere making it always ready for Oktoberfest, regardless of the time of year. The service was very good and friendly, offering to answer any questions. In our case, we were a 16 year old teen from Germany, and I've lived in Germany for two years. My spouse and I have visited many times. All the service was prompt without being overbearing. The food was good. The schnitzel was very good (pork schnitzel), both with and without the wild mushroom sauce. The potato salad was a little weird but tasty; never had potato salad quite like that in Germany. The spätzle was very tasty, but rather huge chunks. It's normally a lot smaller and more uniform, using a Spätzle-Hobel. This looked more like the dough was broken up by hand. Again, still quite tasty. Wine and beer selection were good, with most things sourced from Germany. read more

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Delicious food. I got the German pancakes, they were incredible; soft and fluffy on the inside, the bottom was slightly crispy from the pan. They used high quality maple syrup. The restaurant has a super cute ambiance. Very well decorated in a rustic germain style. Very unique and enjoyable. Service was quick and friendly. This is a great restaurant for brunch, especially if you're looking for a new and exciting place to try out. read more

Bronwyn - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Cool spot, but a little bit overwhelming on the inside. I went here as part of the October fest celebrations, and was impressed by their selection of beer and Jagermeister combinations from Germany. At the end of the day, they really only had pauliner, but this was enough to have a good time. I was also impressed by the kasespatzle on their menu, but did not have a chance to order it. Service on the patio area was fine, but sparse. read more

Bronwyn - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

For our twentieth wedding anniversary my husband and I tried axe throwing and we ended the night by walking across to Bronwyn for a traditional German dinner to celebrate all the bullseyes . We were in luck because it was so quiet. The bar was full but the tables were not and we were able to sit outside on the side patio. It was great weather and not too loud. The service was very attentive and I was able to try three draught beers in tiny boot shaped shot glasses including an interesting Smokey one before settling on the house lager which is my comfort zone. When we were leaving the party at the bar was taking group shots off a SKI . The service was great, the food was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was fun. I'd definitely go back and I recommend highly! read more

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The menu isn't huge but everything we tried was fantastic, and to me that's even better than a large menu. Interior is all styled like Oktoberfest-pub, but the food is much better than I'd consider "pub-quality". Nothing against pub food, Bronwyn just nailed it on our visit a couple weeks ago! read more

Went for the special Oktoberfest menu. Seating was outside under heaters, which made for a brisk but comfortable meal. Great German beers on tap and the food was all excellent. My husband got the king's feast and was stuffed on about half of it. I got the shnitzel with warm potato salad. Dessert was a German chocolate custard. Service was festive,in dirndls and lederhosen, and also very attentive, even outside. Recommend! read more

Bronwyn - Konig's Teller (King's feast?) - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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We visited Bronwyn on a Sunday evening during the Oktoberfest celebrations. The restaurant is true to the German theme and is very compact between a small bar area and dining room. The patio may double the effective seating when in service. We waited a few minutes for our table to be cleared before being seated at a table tight to the wall. We appreciated the band playing through the meal and the lively atmosphere on a Sunday. Pacing was slow throughout the meal, but expected when the restaurant was at capacity. We enjoyed our entrees and portions were appropriate that we finished two entrees and appetizer without leftovers. read more

I like that they have food service after 9pm. Came late after work and was happy to try a local German restaurant. Maybe it was late or an off night but the food wasn't great. I ordered the Salat salad: beets, arugula and greens. The salad tasted as if the all of the greens had been individually salted. I picked at it as I ate the warm German potato salad I'd ordered. I wish they'd have cooked the bacon more, found a few fatty pieces of bacon in it, a turn off for me. Overall it was ok because I was hungry. The service was great at the bar. I might return for another try and order the salad with dressing on the side and ask for bacon on the side too if that's at all possible. read more

Prost to this delightful German-themed food haus right in the middle of Fluffernutter Square! Decor, staff, and atmosphere are welcoming. Bretzel, spaetzle, and shnitzel were all excellent. Along with a couple cocktails and a stout beer worthy of Munchen. Top it all off with a German chocolate black cherry mousse and we were stuffed like Augustus Gloop. Adorable and delicious pub in busy Somerville. read more

Was a bit disappointed in food. I would go back for a German beer at the bar. Be prepared for that.a communal dining experience. Will beer eat outside for a bit more space. Preferable. read more

Cute little place in Somerville with fun Oktoberfest vibes and decor. The schnitzel was good and it was large enough for two people. The portions were big and could be shared with a full table. read more

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German style bar foods, plated very aesthetically. We got pretzel, wieners, potato pancakes, mushroom flatbread. Everything came out very quickly and tasted great. We sat at the outdoor picnic tables and it was such a cute secluded seating area. Cocktails were great and decently strong! read more

Bronwyn - Mushroom flatbread - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I'm surprised this place made it through Covid and beyond. The menu selections are just weird and the place looks like it's twenty years past due for a deep clean and a paint job, but this is Somerville. I also don't appreciate the automatic 20% gratuity they sneak onto the bill. We will not be back. read more

Love a fun decorated restaurant and this was exactly that! It was a whole woodsy German pub feel that my friends and I were so craving one particular weekday! From their ambiance to food and drinks, everything was spectacular! I felt like I was transported out of Mass! I got their spitzle, a thick flour like pasta that's pan friend which was such an interesting and fun texture and so good! My friend got the schnitzel which was giving jollibees mushroom patty if you've ever been there, and I relished every second of chewing that thing! I wish I could've seen this place decked out for Oktoberfest, I'm sure they go crazy with it! read more

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Overall: what a vibe! Never been to Germany but this spot has some classics! Obviously can't pronounce half the dishes, but the beers and grub are can't miss. Food: start off with a classic pretzel and dip in the mustard or cheese. It ain't your normal Auntie Anne's as it has that chewiness typical of pretzel that's been freshly made. The Spaetzle is incredibly interesting as it's basically poutine disguised as potato pasta noodles. It's still pretty delicious as it has that gooey cheesy bacon mix with a mix of some curds? The Schnitzel is a whopping pork cutlet that has a really flavorful mushroom bechamel like sauce. The pork itself isn't too dry and it's done pretty thinly so the fry is incredibly crisp. It also comes with two huge scoops of potatoes. Dijon mustard really brings out the best in the potato. Drinks: huge range of beers and their Weihenstaphen comes in three different boot sizes! The cocktails were also pretty tasteful as well. Ambience/Service/Decor: I'm surprised there were no Munich or Dortmund banners hanging as it had the sort of vibe. The service was incredibly quick and nice giving our large party space to finish the food and enjoying the time. read more

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Great German food with a cozy atmosphere. The portion sizes are a bit small for the price, but the quality more than makes up for it. If you're looking for a hearty treat, the spätzle is a must-try. They also have a phenomenal selection of rotating Central and Eastern European beers. The decor adds to the charm, and as far as I know, there aren't many (if any) other major German restaurants in the Boston area. If you're in the mood for something different, Bronwyn is worth a visit - great for a date night, too. read more

Sooo bummed, mostly at myself but also at Bronwy for sneaking in the mandatory 20% gratuity and then myself tipping an additional %20 tip. My fault for not paying attention. The seating outside was freezing and I was told they wouldn't get outdoor heaters because they're too expensive. So imagine how I feel knowing I brought my fiancés family to sit in the cold and tipping 40%. Especially when we had to get up a couple times to go find our server. read more

We walked in later in the evening and got seats outside. The server was nice. I got the Stiegl, a refreshing grapefruit radler, and we shared the Langos. The Langos was delicious. read more

Bronwyn - Langos - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Stopped by here after axe-throwing across the street and am so glad I finally got around to trying this spot! It's a cute German bar/biergarten and restaurant with a fun atmosphere and great food. I definitely won't claim to be an expert on German food, but we were all super happy with our experience, and I would definitely visit again. We started with the pretzel and haus sausage appetizers. The best part of the pretzel was the sauces, but the sausage was sooo tasty. The spicy mustard served with both was spot on - I would buy this stuff by the jar if they were selling it. For entrees, everyone opted for either the Brondog, Bronburger, or the Schnitzel. The schnitzel was my personal favorite, it was cooked perfectly with the creamiest mushroom sauce. (I later learned that Bronwyn's chef won an episode of Beat Bobby Flay with this dish a while back, pretty cool!) The Brondog is another famous dish, it was featured on the Travel Channel as one of America's best hot dogs, and it certainly didn't disappoint. As you can guess, everything here is pretty heavy and the entrees are served with a mountain of potatoes--definitely come hungry. The prices are a bit high, but you get what you pay for. There's a nice beer and wine selection, and all the fun European decor and outdoor seating are the icing on the cake. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but was sorely disappointed by both the food and by the mandatory 20% applied to the bill. My husband and I ordered their German pretzel with mustard and cheese sauce (11$ including the cheese sauce) the pickled eggs (7$) and a white wine for me and a non-alcoholic pineapple drink for him. The pretzel came out looking and feeling like it was frozen and just heated up. The exterior was chewy and interior was not soft. Cheese sauce was bland. Germany is known for their amazing pretzels and is simple to make, so the fact it wasn't even homemade made me rethink of coming back. You get two Pickled eggs sliced in half. They tasted decent but could have tasted more pickled. Drinks were fine. I felt for the price it was expensive for the quality. And the mandatory 20% tip no matter the service or number of people in your group was a turn off. Will be back maybe for the German beers and cute decor but that's it read more

Bronwyn - Pretzel and pickled eggs - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Came here for the first time and the restaurant was doing a special menu and the whole restaurant was decorated for Oktoberfest. Food was delicious and the food came out ultra fast!! Server was excellent as well. We will be back! read more

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Came here for brunch with a couple adults and a baby. I had made reservations ahead of time for a Sunday morning at 11am (right when they open). They were very accommodating and gave us a seat that would accommodate the bassinet. The menu is unique with lots of German classics, including their cocktail menu. The service was fast and attentive. Everything we ordered tasted great and they were able to accommodate menu changes due to food restrictions. Definitely will be back. read more

Bronwyn - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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This was my first experience trying traditional German food, and it definitely won't be the last! I've always heard good things about Bronwyn, so my partner and I were excited to try it out one Friday evening. We didn't come here with a reservation, but were still able to get a table immediately. After getting seated, the service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a rush so it didn't bother us too much. We ordered a pretzel to share and then our main dishes were the bratz dog and schnitzel. The pretzel arrived first, and it was everything I expected. The pretzel was soft and warm, paired perfectly with the tangy mustard sauce. It had the right amount of salt on it too, which I appreciated. However, the star of the show here was the schnitzel. Honestly I would come back here just for this. It was so crispy and flavorful, cooked to perfection and served alongside a delicious potato-based mash. The bratwurst was also very tasty (and they gave us a TON of delicious potatoes on the side) and left us completely full by the end of the meal. Overall this was a great dining experience that would be perfect for groups of all sizes! It's a bit pricey, but well worth it. read more

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We had a trip planned to the northeast flying into Boston last fall. I had seen Bronwyn's on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Our group loves German food so it was unanimous to go try it for lunch when we landed. It was an absolute terrific experience. We arrived, the place was packed and we had no reservations. However, the owner and her staff took great care of us and got us a table as soon as they could. The place looked like an authentic German pub with rustic wooden tables and chairs, an awesome bar and servers in traditional German wardrobe. Really put you in a German mood. The food was absolutely delicious. The schnitzel, sausages, sauerkraut and German potato salad were terrific. Overall it was one of the highlights of our trip. If we are ever back in Boston, we will surely visit again! read more

Truly horrendous food, as someone who lived In Germany I was horrified by their "takes" on items all the way down to the schnitzel with a gross creamy sauce all over it that you would never actually get in Germany. The pretzel also gave off out of the package/frozen food vibes and the mustard it came with had so much horseradish it practically maced my throat on the way down. A few side notes as well, the decor is dusty and unkempt and does not lean towards a clean environment at ALL and I had to have my husband go and un prop the bathroom door that for some reason was open and airing out right next to the table the bartender had us sit at. I could literally see the toilet from my seat. My husband got the burger and it was also just very very bad. I'm convinced that there is no real chef at this spot and they most certainly wouldn't serve such expensive low quality food. For my husband to barely touch his plate and leave means it was really bad.... We went next door to June Bug to try and save our horrendous dinner night and that place has excellent cocktails and food. So so so disappointing to have wasted any time or money here. They should be embarrassed they charge people and even include a service charge (no surprise) for what they are serving. read more

Bronwyn - Burger and the Unebes appetizer. - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My friend and I came here for dinner on a Friday night. There is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. My friend and I opted to sit inside. We decided to share the Wurst Trio, which was plenty of food for both of us (in addition to our beers, of course). The three sausages were served on a bed of sauerkraut, and came with a generous amount of fried potatoes. It was the perfect end to the work week. It's worth noting that a 20% gratuity fee is included on the bill, even for smaller parties. I haven't had German food in Boston since Jacob Wirth closed a few years ago, so I'm happy to have discovered a new spot! I will definitely be returning. read more

Bronwyn - Wurst Trio - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Came to Bronwyn for a friend's birthday dinner. The only reason for 3/5 is because of the food - the service and atmosphere were impeccable! We had a reservation but were a large group (12), so there did end up being a wait. Once we got situated, our server brought out pretzels for the table on the house - I'd definitely recommend the beer cheese that it comes with (also because I'm not a huge mustard fan), and honestly it was the highlight of the meal! As someone who has spent time in Vienna and Berlin, the food unfortunately didn't meet expectations. I was super excited and ended up being disappointed. The schnitzel was nicely breaded, thin, and fried, but could use more flavor (as well as the mushroom sauce), and I did not end up finishing it. My partner had the wurst trio, which was not bad but was accompanied by pretty dry potatoes. I ate a lot of the sauerkraut off his plate though, I will say! Overall, for the price I'm paying ($29 and $30 for main dishes) and the mandatory 20% tip I would expect something more authentic - this leaned more German-esque than German. However, this could be a great place if you're not looking for a full meal experience and rather bar food with drinks. It is super cozy and the service was attentive, quick, and great. I would say adjust your expectations accordingly for the food. read more

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I love a good German spot!! Came here on a weekday for dinner and it wasn't crowded at all. The inside looks like a classic bier hall and there's nice patio seating as well. We only came to share a quick bite so we opted for the wurst trio and some beers. Huge selection of beers! The wurst trio was HUGE and could easily be shared with two people. Everything was really tasty and my friend and I really enjoyed our meal here! read more

Bronwyn - Wurst Trio @tubbywithtay - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Overall the food is good. But it's our first time there, we ordered too much food, also they are ALL pork based! I thought the server should remind us at least. Favorite is the beef read more

Bronwyn - Sausage, fried pork and elbow - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We visited BRONWYN (I have no idea why they capitalize their whole name.) Friday because October calls for German food. I love German food and there aren't a lot of German restaurants around. I've been there before, but this was a wonderful visit. We started with the pretzel, big soft and covered with course salt. It comes with a very nice horseradish mustard, spicy but not overwhelming. For an up charge you can also get beer cheese, but I greatly prefer the mustard. They were celebrating Oktoberfest, but I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I started with a cocktail. They have a variation on a Negroni called Czech Yourself, made with Czech fernet, gin, and Campari. Although I'm mostly Irish-German, I do have some Czech ancestry and as you well know I'm a gin guy, so I had to try it. Very nice, I actually preferred it it to the traditional Negroni. After that I had a couple glasses of Austrian Grüner Veltliner. I'm not Austrian. For dinner we split the Spätzle and the Schnitzel. The spätzle is larger than I'm used to but nicely browned and served with spinach and onions. You can add a sausage to it if you like. We added a bratwurst. This dish is delicious but huge. I took some home, and it heats up nicely in a frying pan the next day.The schnitzel was also excellent. It is topped with a mushroom cream sauce and served with warm, bacony potato salad. I would get both of these dishes again with no hesitation. I'd even get the spätzle to go because it reheats so well. For dessert, we had the Apflestrudel, apples and golden raisins stuffed into a pastry and topped with buttermilk whipped cream. With it, I had a shot of Jäegermeister, which I didn't shoot, I sipped. The staff was dressed in traditional German attire and the small space was decorated for Oktoberfest. There aren't many seats and it's crowded, but definitely charming. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was casual. It was a relaxing feast. Union Square is about the worst place to park, but once you find a spot everything is great! I'm excited to go back to try the sauerbraten and of course more of their haus sausages. read more

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Came here on a Saturday evening and we were seated at the bar. The place itself seemed pretty busy and packed, but our orders were taken quickly nonetheless and the service was very friendly and kind overall. The food though took quite a long time to come out and that was probably due to the amount of parties ( there was also what seemed to be a celebration seated near us with a group of more than 10 people ). We got the dinner specials which is a 3 course meal for $35 - honestly a great deal! My partner ordered the pierogi, schnitzel, and apple cake while I got the salad, burger, and chocolate mousse. All were great choices, I would love to be able to try everything though! I found the salad to be sufficient - good size, good flavor. They gave us the potato pancake by mistake and we got to keep it despite my partner ordering the pierogi which was nice of them, and both of the other appetizers were great. You can't go wrong with either! The burger was great. I loved the potatoes it came with too - perfectly crispy and flavorful. I was so satisfied with this dish and I'd order it again without hesitation. The schnitzel as well tasted fantastic, the portion size of the dish itself though was definitely less than the burger. For dessert, I found my chocolate mousse to be very rich ( borderline overly so ) but it still tasted great. Due to how full I was from everything else though, it was hard to finish. The apple cake was much lighter and I would've preferred that honestly, but if you love chocolate a lot, the mousse is delicious. Overall I'd love to come back and try more of their menu. The ambiance was nice and the staff was extremely kind and friendly, albeit the service was slower than we would've liked. Regardless, great meal and great experience! read more

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This place is great! Went for brunch, the menu is a little pricey for the serving size, but the food is GOOD. Simple clean food, pickles and schnitzel sandwich was awesome. Definitely would recommend dinner as brunch was on the light side for options, but there's nothing better than a good meal and a massive stein of good beer. 9/10 read more

Bronwyn - Bloody Mary - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

In Boston for the weekend and my daughter suggested we try this German restaurant that was across the street from the axe throwing venue we went to. The menu is not as extensive as the German restaurant I frequent in Columbia, but the food is well prepared and very tasty. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with authentic German decor and items. The chairs and table seemed very authentic amd the chairs were very comfortable. The price is right, so I would definitely try this spot out again if I wanted German food when in the Boston area. read more

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Since there are almost no authentic German restaurant options in the Greater Boston area, I really wanted to like this place. Having lived and traveled throughout Germany I was looking for a taste of home. I'm sorry to say, no such luck. Schade read more

Everything was great. Solid beer list, tasty cocktails, very traditional menu. But all the food was slightly under seasoned and salt is not provided on the table. read more

Food is delicious. We tried a few of shareables, pretty good amount. If you want to try different things, I would recommend ordering shareables. Loved the wurst, pretzel and goulash. Schnitzel, well, it's OK. Services are also good. 20% tips are added. read more

Great beer! Beautiful beer! Also loved the ambiance and the staff were very attentive and sweet. Unfortunately, I just wasn't a fan of the food. At best everything was ok but I was most disappointed in the sausages. They were all extremely dry and over cooked. I can still feel the harsh texture of each dry sausage sliding down my esophagus. Was excited to have a weisswurst but they don't have it boiled. Only a deep fried and breaded weisswurst. The potato pancakes were dense but enjoyable. The schnitzel was fine but also a little dry. I'd come back here for the beer, because the beer was good. And maybe a pretzel but I'll skip the entrees next time. read more

Bronwyn - Wurst Platter - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Nice spot for Octoberfest! The 2L boot is fun but you can also split it if you ask for an extra glass. The pickled eggs are wonderful and so is the charcuterie, although they could give a few more pieces of bread to go with the spread. read more

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This place was recommended by our Air BnB host and it was delicious. We did the three course dinner and all of the food was delicious. For the appetizers we chose the potato pancake and the pierogi. I liked the pierogi better than the potato pancake but both were good. I had never had a deep fried pierogi and it was really yummy! For the main course my husband got the brew hot dog that is basically a chili cheese dog with mustard and ketchup and he said it was very flavorful and the potatoes that came with it were nice and crispy! I had the schnitzel and it was cooked perfectly. Our server was nice enough to let me sub the spatzel for the potato salad. The spatzel was soooooooo good! We got dessert to go as we did not have any more room. We had the apple cake and chocolate mousse and it was my favorite! My husband enjoyed a beer and I had a nice cocktail. Overall a great evening, fun atmosphere, and great friendly service. read more

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Very cool, relaxed place with attentive service . The schnitzel was tasty and large enough for two.