Last time I was here was over 10 years ago. I had the same schnitzel and it was still as good as i remembered. Perfect place to sit after going to the tenement museum for a perfect day. read more

A truly horrible experience: 1) We had to ask the waitress to call the manager because we were going to be charged high dinner prices for lunch, although their website states clearly that there is a lunch menu. Wiienerschnitzel was already expensive at $27 but we were given a menu that charged $36! The manager finally agreed to charge us their website prices. 2) Never have we had such terrible Wienerschnitzel. The menu does not state that its not the real thing- at these prices it should be made of veal. Instead, we found out from the waitress ,at the end, as we were paying that it was pork! It was as hard as rock- almost impossible to cut without heavy sawing action! Not well seasoned- just like cardboard. Then the potato salad was not an Austrian type but just a plain old American potato salad. The best part of the meal was the cold tap water Be forewarned, this is not a place to have an Austrian meal!! To put this al lin perspective, we have been to Vienna dozens of times and have had an incredible number of schnitzels in our lifetime. We are so sad that NY's really good Viennese restaurant, The Schilling, closed some time ago.. Now that was the genuine article, great food at an affordable price! read more

Came here on a friday summer night and the vibes were great. Definitely busy, definitely would've helped to have a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside. Food was incredible, drinks were yummy, overall amazing. I love this city in the summer! read more

A perfect spot for an LES brunch, Cafe Katja perfectly blends old-world with new. We stopped in on a Sunday morning and settled in at one of their bierhall style sidewalk tables, before enjoying a couple refreshing brunch drinks. It was spargel season, so we had to try some of the finest white asparagus with garlic green sauce, which might have been the highlight of our meal. After enjoying that along with a boiled pretzel, we tucked in to our mains, eggs for her and a hearty schnitzel with cucumber salad for me. German perfection, along with some of the best sidewalk watching in the city. Cafe Katja is a classic. read more

A favorite in my neighborhood! Good ambience and a cozy spot for group dinners. Staff is friendly and food is delicious. read more

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Love the easy vibes and food is really good there you should try out :) Servers are always welcome you nice! read more

Cafe Katja - Pickle Plate and Pretzel the mustard is so good... - German Near Me - New York, New York

I love coming here ever time I visit NYC. The food is truly amazing - everything tastes so pure, so fresh , so delicious. I'm a sucker for Blood Sausage, one of the specialties tonight and it was fantastic as expected. A tremendous variety of Austrian and German beers and wines, but i'll stick with the Elderflower Lemonade. Wifey had the goulasch tonight - it's my usual, and was terrific as always. Do yourself a favor - if you love Austrian Food, make this your second home, if you've never tried it you are Long overdue. Service is always friendly and the Cafe interior could be in any Alpine town. read more

Cafe Katja - Front to back, Gulasch, Blutwurst, roasted veggies and Frittaten Suppe. - German Near Me - New York, New York

Returned here a few days ago and they had a special menu centered around asparagus... it may not sound exciting to many, however, your opinion is bound to change if you try any of their special menu items. For starters, these asparagus are white and huge, they pack a flavor unlike any asparagus I've ever had in my life. They're juicy, slightly sweet and hold their crunchy texture. I ordered the Wienerschnitzel, which was served on top of a few of these special asparagus spears, with a lingonberry jam to accompany the entree. It was delicious and so satisfying. read more

Beautiful cozy space perfect for a warm night with friends or a romantic date. Large portions, good traditional Austrian fare of all sorts, friendly a service. The owner was very helpful in getting me a reservation to celebrate a special occasion as well. Will be back! read more

Amazing ambiance, good service and good food. I enjoy coming here immensely, my only criticism is the pretzel. I've had better in the city, it was over heated and not the most thoughtfully prepared item on the menu. read more

Highly recommend this charming restaurant. First for the food second for the ambience and the service is charming. Several items on the menu. Remind me of what my mother used to make. Classic and also memorable. read more

Cafe Katja - Goulash blood sausage, roasted vegetables, and a chicken soup with sliced crêpes. - German Near Me - New York, New York

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It's Spargelzeit in Germany from the end of April until June 24th and Katja is the place to celebrate it here in NYC. What is Spargelzeit ? It's the celebration of the white asparagus (Spargel) season that is so beloved in Germany. Katja has several dishes on this tender vegetable that is less grassy tasting than its green cousin. Traditionally, it's eaten with hollandaise sauce and boiled potatoes but I always opt for sliced German ham. A small is good enough for a light meal. It is pricey at 27 dollars but the asparagus are imported from Europe and they are thick. You'd be hard pressed finding good looking ones such as Katja's in Whole Foods, sadly. Cafe Katja makes their spargel perfect. Tender and with just the right amount of butter that is barely noticeable but gives a slight salty creamy taste. The accompanying ham I choose is similar a French style boiled ham so it's not too salty which will take away the flavor of the spargel. For an app I get liptauer. It's a smooth whipped slightly salty cheese that is perfect for smearing onto the toasted rye bread that comes with it. A substantial size plate , it also comes with a variety of radishes and pickled vegetables. I got the wine that is recommended for the spargel. It was good but I'm not a sommelier so I can't tell a good wine from a bad one hahaha. However , if beers your thing i do like their assortment here. Here's where I give a star off. I never cared for the service. They seem aloof. Barely a smile and I had to stare at my empty water glass for far too long. Also , handing the bill without me asking is rude. It wasn't like I was there for long and they had plenty of seating. Also, they sat others down for drinks 10 minutes before closing so I was politely asked to pay and go for no real reason except for maybe bc I was a solo diner. Also, although I was seated outside, the parties both on my left and right lit up cigarettes and the waitress turned a blind eye. Who wants to inhale a mouthful of nasty cigarette smoke when biting into some good food ? read more

Cafe Katja - Liptauer. $16 in 2025. A tangy whipped cheese. Good. - German Near Me - New York, New York

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I can not get enough of this restaurant!! It's one of my all time favs for not just the cozy ambiance but the food itself. Their entrees come with certain sides but they're so flexible with switching the 2 sides for others on the menu which I can't say for other restaurants similar. I always have to get spatzel and here I can just swap out a side to get my fix! The servers here are always amazing, but the last time when my fiancé and I sat in the cozy booth corner, we had an amazing waitress that was so kind to us and actually chatted with us when we interacted with each other. I really regret not getting her name because she was impeccable!!! We told her this was my fav restaurant in the city and she even let us try some drink (it's like a post dinner digestive alcohol- forgot the name) on the house! I'll always come back to this place and recommend it to anyone! read more

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Outstanding in every way! Amazing authentic austrian food, friendly lively ambiance. Attentive service, just excellent!

The food here brought my German-speaking friend to tears. The sausage platter was ausgezeichnet! The apple streudel was divine accompanied by schnapps. Great atmosphere on a Friday night. Highly recommend! read more

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Hubby came for the schnitzel while I satisfied my Kale Caesar salad cravings. The schnitzel is not as thin as we'd like it to be, but hey - it's their own spin. The Kale Caesar is huge - good for sharing (for two). The staff is friendly and attentive. It's in a great location on the Lower East Side. The atmosphere is not too loud, and they have a great selection of drinks. Great for couples, group dining, even solo. read more

Cafe Katja - Wiener Schnitzel - German Near Me - New York, New York

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Cafe Katja is a solid restaurant with good and friendly service. I can see this place as a great place to gather with friends who like beer and wine German style. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and there were plenty of places to sit. Some of the tables are in odd positions relative to each other, which may make maneuvering around a little tricky without bumping into other patrons. However, the German ambience is unmistakable and they have a very large u shaped bar that may wrap all around, but I did not see all around the bar area. I arrived when only the brunch menu was available. Wienerschnitzel was on the brunch menu, but not Jaegerschnitzel. So I opted for the beef Goulash with Spaetzle noodles. Accompanying the Gulasch, I ordered their dark beer, Koestritzer, an excellent pairing with the Gulasch. The Gulasch had nice chunks of tender beef in that savory stew or sauce, with the Spaetzle noodles offering a firm al dente, slightly buttery counterpoint. The slight sweetness of the stewed beef allowed the palate to be washed down with that beer, highlighting its slightly sweet malt. The malt and richness of the stewed beef come together nicely and is great comfort food for these colder months. The full menu looks promising and Cafe Katja is a place worth revisiting. Prices are reasonable and will allow you to revisit without fear of overcharging. If you live nearby, this would be a reliable place to be a regular and experience the full menu. A good value and very solid three star experience. read more

Cafe Katja - Beef Gulasch with Spaetzle noodles and dark Koestritzer beer. Great comfort food combo for a cold wintry day. - German Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for brunch after doing a Tenament Musuem tour. Service was good not amazing. The waiter who served us seemed distracted even though it wasn't partuclaraly busy. Great German ambiance. The beer and the food were also good. Beer was cold, food was hot. Bratwurst was nothing to write home about, the potato cucumber sald was out of ths world though. My fellow diners had the bacon wrapped cheesewurst which was excellent. Very good place but not the most amazing german food I have ever had. I dont think I would ake special trip to come here again. read more

Celebrated my husband's 60th birthday here with my daughter and her boyfriend -- what a perfect choice! Delicious food, festive atmosphere, and the service was absolutely chef's kiss. Our favorite dishes were the schnitzel, the eggplant parm schnitzel special, the pretzel with perfect mustard, and the herring/beet salad -- all spectacular -- plus of course all the fun Austrian beers (including the all-important giant boot-shaped stein). Our server Angel was a delight, birthdaying the crap out of my sometimes-sour spouse, who was BEAMING by the end of the night. (The schnapps, which Angel partook in with us, sure helped.) I could not possibly recommend this place more highly. We'll be back for spargel season if not sooner. read more

Small Great food The Sunday crew all speak German Clean Fun Good drinks Great service Not really handicap friendly Old building read more

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Extremely cute German/Austrian style pub. Margarita was strong, and the fried chicken was tender and crispy (also the portion was massive!) Truly fantastic service as well! So happy I popped into this little spot for lunch! read more

Not the best schnitzel I've ever had but very decent. Good beers. The schnitzel was pricey but the beer was cheap. Go figure. So so service. read more

Cafe Katja - Wiener Schnitzel with cucumber potato salad - German Near Me - New York, New York

A friend and I went for dinner on a busy Saturday night. But luckily we were able to get a table pretty easily. We started with the roasted beet salad. It was flavourful but I thought it would have been better with more cheese and not quite aa many beets. We each had the trout almondine. I love trout and really enjoyed the dish. I'd go back to try the fried chicken, hickory-smoked salmon and the spatzle. read more

Cafe Katja - German Near Me - New York, New York

Best service of all time. Waiter was super attentive. The pretzel was to die for. I didn't like my drink and they made me another one with no issue. The owner is so sweet and gave us a free shot for moving from a section. Overall 10/10. read more

Cafe Katja - German Near Me - New York, New York

The neighborhood just upgraded. You'll notice how different it is here. Their offerings stick to proven recipes. The employee truly improved my evening with her cheerfulness. I'm absolutely looking forward to visiting again. read more

Came here for dinner last night without reservations and we were promptly seated - first 80s degree day of the year so everyone was out and also the first time Cafe Katja has outdoor seating this year. First of, I want to give a shout out to our amazing waiter, Felipe. We can tell he was extremely busy since it was so beautiful out and everyone wants to eat out. Felipe has an incredible attitude, overly apologetic for the delay when it's not his fault and had great food recommendations. The goulash soup wasn't available so he recommended the Frittaten soup. We had the pretzel (the butter spreads were so yummy) and Frittaten soup to start - light and refreshing. We shared the Emmentaler sausage and Fall Spätzel. Sausage was cooked well and tasted great with mustard. I love the fall spätzel - broth was creamy and not too sweet. We also shared the Topfenpalatschinken for dessert. I personally thought the plum compote was a tad too sour for me but my German boyfriend said it was perfect. I will definitely come back here. Felipe was an amazing waiter who checked in on us multiple times and provided amazing service. Food was good and the German boyfriend gave his approval too. read more

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Second time here and both times great experience. Berger was juicy, spinach omelet was well made. Great beer selection and I remember last time we got sausage and that was pretty good. Will dine here again if we're in the neighborhood. . read more

Cafe Katja - Burger and fries - German Near Me - New York, New York

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Had dinner here on Saturday...was able to get table with no reservation.. small menu...Food was ok, kind of boring menu...Nothing exceptional, this seems more of a drinking place. Service was fine. read more

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The kitchen here knows exactly what good food means. I like dishes that don't overwhelm with complexity. The worker's upbeat approach really improved my night. The kitchen produces better results than pricey establishments. This restaurant offers fair value. read more

Came here for a quick dinner solo. Service was friendly and fast. I got the weinerschnitzel, and it was just ok - it was overpriced so I expected something to really blow me away. Pretzels are great. The prices seem out of alignment for such a casual "pub-style" atmosphere. I'd return but I would try a different entrée. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday (party of 17) and was so well taken care of! Everything on the menu is great, don't even know how many dishes I tried but literally everything was yum. The drinks too. First time having German/Austrian food in the city and it did not disappoint. Highly rec! read more

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The food quality is matched by the quality of attention. All my selections have been tasty. My meal here was as good as anticipated. You'll struggle to find better staff anywhere. My family members want to become regulars. read more

I crave what they make here on a regular basis. The place exceeded verbal praise. Team members showed remarkable friendliness and supportive behavior. The ingredients shine through. I'll be back the next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

We came on a Sunday night and sat outside. We had a great experience. The service was fast and friendly. My friend and I shared the pretzel, bratwurst, and Wiener schnitzel. My other friend had the summer spaetzle. The food was good, no complaints. read more

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Service was quick and attentive even while waiting for food. This was a great experience for my first time trying Austrian food even though it is definitely more on the pricier side of restaurants. The liverwurst main taste profile for me was allspice. Personally, I was not the biggest fan, but the pickled vegetables that came with it was good. The emmentaler sausage was chewy yet tender - we heard that they make all their sausages in-house - and the dumplings that came with it were very soft. The jagerschnitzel was a little dry, but the spatzle was perfectly cooked and so conducive to eating. For dessert, we got the topfentorte, which resembled a cheesecake but lighter and with a more sour cream taste to it. The fermented cherries cut through the heavy of it. The apfel (apple) strudel was warm and the apples were not too mushy yet not crunchy. It paired well with the whipped cream on top. Overall, I would recommend the emmentaler sausage, spatzle, and the apfel strudel. The portion are large and will most definitely fill you up! read more

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The care they show in their food makes me feel good. The welcoming team adds value to every dish. The staff offer remarkable service quality. We enjoyed our food but have had better at other places. I intend to eat here again soon. read more

My wariness about this restaurant was completely misplaced. The culinary skill here is evident!!!! Each bite shows thoughtful flavor balance that impresses immediately. Is it possible to improve on this perfection? I found this charming restaurant via online platforms. read more

The food here is seriously next-level delicious. The visual environment complements the food perfectly. My choices had impressive flavor profiles. Their team provided top-notch assistance. All aspects of my visit were enjoyable. read more

Modern-looking Austrian cafe with a mix of classic cuisine and US influences. The interior is relatively spacious and there is outdoor seating too. I got the schnitzel which was a huge portion, but fairly expensive (around $30). Food was overall pretty decent, but nothing that really stood out. Unfortunately they also mixed up some of our orders, forgot to put in one of the dishes, and then there were errors on our bill which took a while to get fixed. read more

Cafe Katja - Wiener Schnitzel - German Near Me - New York, New York

A gem! I always see a ton of people sitting there during summer so thought I should give it a chance. They have terrific coffee (one of the best I've had), very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Would love to see more vegan items on the menu, especially desserts to go along with their excellent coffee. read more

Cafe Katja - Coffee and menu - German Near Me - New York, New York