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If you're looking for a spot that feels like you just stepped into Germany without leaving town, Mönchen Checkers is it First of all, the boot challenge is such a fun touch -- you can literally drink from those iconic beer boots, and if you complete the list, you get half-off beer for life. Yes, lifetime. That alone makes it worth coming back again and again. The food? Honestly amazing. We tried the fish & chips, and it was perfectly crispy, fresh, and super satisfying. Paired it with a grapefruit beer, which was refreshing and slightly tangy -- such a good combo. Pro tip: always check the board for specials. They've got rotating items, and you don't want to miss out on something unique. The vibe is what really seals it though -- walls lined with traditional German steins, cozy seating, and that authentic Bavarian atmosphere. And the service? Super friendly, welcoming, and genuinely makes you feel like you're a regular even on your first visit. Overall: great food, fun experience, awesome drinks, and a true German vibe. Prost!
It was a rare cool, overcast, rainy, day in South Florida so we were seeking something hearty and warm. We have dined here and brought various friends here so we knew this would be a good lunch choice. I had the combination plate,(spelled Kombination), with bratwurst, sausage, sauerkraut, and potato pancakes. You get sour cream and apple sauce for your potatoes. With a short wait, while servers took orders from a group of about 30 patrons all the way from Cooper City, our meals were ready. So glad I chose this delicious combination! Parking is available in the back and some Atlantic Avenue street parking! Danke!
Interesting spot for German food! My wife was craving schnitzel and luckily I found this place. We went for an early dinner without reservations. There's a very small lot in the back and we got the last spot when we arrived. Not sure how far you look for parking if it's full. There's outdoor seating... for maybe events or when it's better weather. It wasn't crowded inside and we got seated right away. It did fill up by the time we left though. Fun decor with steins all over the walls. I got a German mule since I'm not a beer drinker. It was fine. For food, we got the potato pancakes app, my wife got the pork schnitzel, and I had veal schnitzel with spatzle and red cabbage. Potato pancakes were served with sour cream and apple sauce. It was very filling and we only got half way through our entrees. Schnitzel was huge with gravy. The berry sauce (can't remember the name) and red cabbage were nice to cut the friedness/grease. Spatzle was nothing like I expected. Tasted so alien to me but also wish the portion was larger! Service was good and workers were friendly. This was the first German restaurant I've been to and would definitely come back to try other dishes. There was a Groupon available so it definitely helped the overall price point of the experience which I would have felt was on the high end for the entrees otherwise.
My Love said...I am taking you on a date. It's a surprise. Closer to the restaurant he said. I'm taking you to Checkers. I fully believed he drove us 40 minutes to a Checkers fast food restaurant, but I love him and didn't want to gripe! I was more than pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be the extraordinary German restaurant Checkers Old Munchen! I enjoyed the ambience and beer stein decor. The staff was friendly. And the food and German beers were top notch. Best Checkers ever lol
Terrific German place that's an institution in Pompano Beach. Great food and ambience 5 star food: usually German food is a bit too heavy and starchy for my preferences, BUT their Chicken paprika is pretty amazing, as is their pickled cabbage 5 star service: the Brazilian man who was our server was sweet, funny and very helpful. In fart everyone my small group interacted with was without exception incredibly nice 4 star ambience: inside it has a moody brew pub feel. Outside parking can be a little tough on a busy night. There's a small lot behind the restaurant and more spaces on the street and in lots for closed offices nearby
First, Kelly was an outstanding server. The food was delicious as always. The special schnitzel was a Cuban with ham and Swiss cheese. And let's not forget the apple strudel, just Lucious.
I will complain that we had reservations but took 25+ mins to get seated. The food was delicious!!! Attitude of the waitress could have been better. Music entertaining. When I get back to Florida I will be sure to stop again.
Great authentic German food. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I will be back to try breakfast too.
This restaurant has the best German food and atmosphere in south Florida. There is a large population of German nationality here. The restaurant has expanded to include three storefronts. They are opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a large menu of German specialties and beer. My favorite is the Bavarian platter which has a sampling of veal schnitzel, sausages, and sauerbraten with two sides. They have several appetizers such as potato pancakes, pretzels, sausages and cheese. My favorite beer is War Steiner. For beer lovers they serve a large boot shaped glass. Save room for desert, because the apple strudel is excellent.
Really like this place. Old fashion-y German restaurant. Has a cute outside patio with a live German band, which was pretty cool, although way too loud. Couldn't talk at all while they played. The food is delicious! Started out with some potato pancakes and an order of fried Muenster cheese that comes with a tasty raspberry sauce. Both delicious and surprisingly neither was very heavy considering what they were. For entrees, we had one sauerbraten, order of schnitzel, and 2 combo plates. Everything was delicious. Apple strudel for dessert also yummy. Can't wait to return!
If you are looking for a traditional German restaurant, look no further! We discovered this hidden gem when we lived nearby. We had gone for dinner numerous times over the years when we lived near and we also brought many friends and family over the years. When we recently returned to the area for a visit we went for dinner and I am happy to say It was just as delicious as always! When my husband and I went for dinner we had the same server from several years ago. That was a nice surprise. When you are seated they serve some cut up pretzels with mustard as you are looking over the menu. To start we ordered two German beers. For appetizer we ordered potato pancakes which is served with applesauce and sour cream. For dinner I ordered sauerbraten with spatzle and red cabbage. The Sauerbraten is a German pot roast that is marinated for two days and topped with a sweet & sour gravy. It is always consistently delicious and fork tender. After dinner, even tho I was completely stuffed, I couldn't leave without having their warm homemade apple strudel which was served with vanilla ice cream. Everything from beginning to end was delicious. My husband and I noticed that since we had been there last they had expanded the restaurant. We were happy to see that our favorite German restaurant is still thriving. Parking in this area can be tough but we found plenty of parking across the street. Keep in mind the restaurant isn't huge nor is it fancy but it's good and gets crowded in the winter months! If you would love to have some delicious authentic German food I highly recommend Checkers Old Munchen. The history of the restaurant Is described as the following: History: Established in 1982 Checkers Old Munchen was started by Detlef Neuman in 1982. He was a Chef at a 5 star rated hotel in Munich. He passed away and his tradition and recipes have been continued by Mathew Moore, who has owned the restaurant since 2007. In 2012, Checkers Old Munchen had a fired and was closed for 9 months. We gutted the entire restaurant and built a new restaurant with the same charm. In 2015, Checkers Old Munchen was named Best German Restaurant by New Times.
Everything was as good as it was last time, with the exception of this time having been harassed by several house flies and one fruit fly. Otherwise, the food and service were excellent. Please take care of the fly problem.
27 days ago
What a place to celebrate Oktoberfest in October at Checkers Old Munchen! They have authentic German food and Oktoberfest beers on draft. My favorite is the Schofferhofer grapefruit and the Paulaner Oktoberfest that is fresh, crisp, malty, with a satisfying finish. I ordered and especially enjoyed the chicken schnitzel dish. You have to order the appetizer of Kartoffelpuffer, which is homemade potato pancakes served with sour cream and applesauce. Everything was absolutely delicious and full of authentic German flavor. The service was fantastic, and the staff were warm, attentive, and very accommodating. The interior was uniquely decorated with beautiful beer steins of all different shapes and sizes, creating a festive and charming atmosphere. There is also additional seating in the back under a large tent, making it a wonderful spot to gather with friends and enjoy the Oktoberfest festivities. I highly recommend Checkers old Munchen for its delicious German cuisine, great beer, excellent service, and an authentic Oktoberfest experience. read more
I really enjoyed everything about this long established German restaurant. They have been here forever and I visited a few times in the past with no regrets. Now it's time I visit more often. The ambiance is wonderfully German and although I have never been to Germany, the menu appears to include all things German. We were greeted and able to choose a table near the window. Our server was new but very friendly and helpful. We ordered a pork schnitzel and bratwurst dinner with sides of red cabbage, sauerkraut, hot and cold German potato salad. Our meals came out very quickly and we enjoyed everything on our plates. The menu included many different types of schnitzel along with sauerbraten, bratwurst and other recognizable dishes. We also had a piece of German chocolate cake for dessert but had to bring it home to finish it Parking may be a little tough during the season but all in all, prices were very fair and we had a great evening. read more
5 months ago
If you're looking for a spot that feels like you just stepped into Germany without leaving town, Mönchen Checkers is it First of all, the boot challenge is such a fun touch -- you can literally drink from those iconic beer boots, and if you complete the list, you get half-off beer for life. Yes, lifetime. That alone makes it worth coming back again and again. The food? Honestly amazing. We tried the fish & chips, and it was perfectly crispy, fresh, and super satisfying. Paired it with a grapefruit beer, which was refreshing and slightly tangy -- such a good combo. Pro tip: always check the board for specials. They've got rotating items, and you don't want to miss out on something unique. The vibe is what really seals it though -- walls lined with traditional German steins, cozy seating, and that authentic Bavarian atmosphere. And the service? Super friendly, welcoming, and genuinely makes you feel like you're a regular even on your first visit. Overall: great food, fun experience, awesome drinks, and a true German vibe. Prost! read more
It was a rare cool, overcast, rainy, day in South Florida so we were seeking something hearty and warm. We have dined here and brought various friends here so we knew this would be a good lunch choice. I had the combination plate,(spelled Kombination), with bratwurst, sausage, sauerkraut, and potato pancakes. You get sour cream and apple sauce for your potatoes. With a short wait, while servers took orders from a group of about 30 patrons all the way from Cooper City, our meals were ready. So glad I chose this delicious combination! Parking is available in the back and some Atlantic Avenue street parking! Danke! read more
Interesting spot for German food! My wife was craving schnitzel and luckily I found this place. We went for an early dinner without reservations. There's a very small lot in the back and we got the last spot when we arrived. Not sure how far you look for parking if it's full. There's outdoor seating... for maybe events or when it's better weather. It wasn't crowded inside and we got seated right away. It did fill up by the time we left though. Fun decor with steins all over the walls. I got a German mule since I'm not a beer drinker. It was fine. For food, we got the potato pancakes app, my wife got the pork schnitzel, and I had veal schnitzel with spatzle and red cabbage. Potato pancakes were served with sour cream and apple sauce. It was very filling and we only got half way through our entrees. Schnitzel was huge with gravy. The berry sauce (can't remember the name) and red cabbage were nice to cut the friedness/grease. Spatzle was nothing like I expected. Tasted so alien to me but also wish the portion was larger! Service was good and workers were friendly. This was the first German restaurant I've been to and would definitely come back to try other dishes. There was a Groupon available so it definitely helped the overall price point of the experience which I would have felt was on the high end for the entrees otherwise. read more
1 year ago
My Love said...I am taking you on a date. It's a surprise. Closer to the restaurant he said. I'm taking you to Checkers. I fully believed he drove us 40 minutes to a Checkers fast food restaurant, but I love him and didn't want to gripe! I was more than pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be the extraordinary German restaurant Checkers Old Munchen! I enjoyed the ambience and beer stein decor. The staff was friendly. And the food and German beers were top notch. Best Checkers ever lol read more
Terrific German place that's an institution in Pompano Beach. Great food and ambience 5 star food: usually German food is a bit too heavy and starchy for my preferences, BUT their Chicken paprika is pretty amazing, as is their pickled cabbage 5 star service: the Brazilian man who was our server was sweet, funny and very helpful. In fart everyone my small group interacted with was without exception incredibly nice 4 star ambience: inside it has a moody brew pub feel. Outside parking can be a little tough on a busy night. There's a small lot behind the restaurant and more spaces on the street and in lots for closed offices nearby read more
7 months ago
First, Kelly was an outstanding server. The food was delicious as always. The special schnitzel was a Cuban with ham and Swiss cheese. And let's not forget the apple strudel, just Lucious. read more
1 month ago
Truly the best German food I've had in the states. The most difficult part of coming here is deciding what to order! Every entree is prepared fresh and you will not leave this place hungry. Portions are huge and prices are very reasonable. I always love visiting here when I'm in south Florida. read more
I will complain that we had reservations but took 25+ mins to get seated. The food was delicious!!! Attitude of the waitress could have been better. Music entertaining. When I get back to Florida I will be sure to stop again. read more
5 months ago
Great authentic German food. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I will be back to try breakfast too. read more
2 years ago
This restaurant has the best German food and atmosphere in south Florida. There is a large population of German nationality here. The restaurant has expanded to include three storefronts. They are opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a large menu of German specialties and beer. My favorite is the Bavarian platter which has a sampling of veal schnitzel, sausages, and sauerbraten with two sides. They have several appetizers such as potato pancakes, pretzels, sausages and cheese. My favorite beer is War Steiner. For beer lovers they serve a large boot shaped glass. Save room for desert, because the apple strudel is excellent. read more
Really like this place. Old fashion-y German restaurant. Has a cute outside patio with a live German band, which was pretty cool, although way too loud. Couldn't talk at all while they played. The food is delicious! Started out with some potato pancakes and an order of fried Muenster cheese that comes with a tasty raspberry sauce. Both delicious and surprisingly neither was very heavy considering what they were. For entrees, we had one sauerbraten, order of schnitzel, and 2 combo plates. Everything was delicious. Apple strudel for dessert also yummy. Can't wait to return! read more
If you are looking for a traditional German restaurant, look no further! We discovered this hidden gem when we lived nearby. We had gone for dinner numerous times over the years when we lived near and we also brought many friends and family over the years. When we recently returned to the area for a visit we went for dinner and I am happy to say It was just as delicious as always! When my husband and I went for dinner we had the same server from several years ago. That was a nice surprise. When you are seated they serve some cut up pretzels with mustard as you are looking over the menu. To start we ordered two German beers. For appetizer we ordered potato pancakes which is served with applesauce and sour cream. For dinner I ordered sauerbraten with spatzle and red cabbage. The Sauerbraten is a German pot roast that is marinated for two days and topped with a sweet & sour gravy. It is always consistently delicious and fork tender. After dinner, even tho I was completely stuffed, I couldn't leave without having their warm homemade apple strudel which was served with vanilla ice cream. Everything from beginning to end was delicious. My husband and I noticed that since we had been there last they had expanded the restaurant. We were happy to see that our favorite German restaurant is still thriving. Parking in this area can be tough but we found plenty of parking across the street. Keep in mind the restaurant isn't huge nor is it fancy but it's good and gets crowded in the winter months! If you would love to have some delicious authentic German food I highly recommend Checkers Old Munchen. The history of the restaurant Is described as the following: History: Established in 1982 Checkers Old Munchen was started by Detlef Neuman in 1982. He was a Chef at a 5 star rated hotel in Munich. He passed away and his tradition and recipes have been continued by Mathew Moore, who has owned the restaurant since 2007. In 2012, Checkers Old Munchen had a fired and was closed for 9 months. We gutted the entire restaurant and built a new restaurant with the same charm. In 2015, Checkers Old Munchen was named Best German Restaurant by New Times. read more
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Everything was as good as it was last time, with the exception of this time having been harassed by several house flies and one fruit fly. Otherwise, the food and service were excellent. Please take care of the fly problem. read more
Food: absolutely blown away by the food. I'm not sure I knew what I was expecting when I walked in, but i'm so glad we came in. We started out with the veal and pork sausages, along with the potato pancake. All three were absolutely delicious with the mustard. The field schnitzel, was one of the best breaded fried cutlets i've ever had. The apple strudel was warm and inviting. I can't wait to come back. read more
If you're looking for a life-changing schnitzel experience, head to Checkers Ole Muchin. German restaurants are few and far between down here, but this place makes the drive so worth it. The veal schnitzel is out of this world and pair it with the mashed potatoes and spatzle, and you are in for an amazing treat. Pro tip - ask for extra lemons because everyone knows lemons make the dish. The walls are lined with beer steins and if you down 30 beers out of a 1 liter boot, you too can earn Das Boot! PROST! read more
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Food: This was my first time at this restaurant and also my first time trying German cuisine, so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. Overall, the food tasted average to me, nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. We started with the Kombinationen Platter as an appetizer, and that was actually the highlight of my meal. The sauerkraut and potato pancakes that came with it were amazing and ended up being my favorite things I tried that night. For the main course, we ordered the Veal Schnitzel with a potato dumpling and Spätzle. Without the gravy, everything on the plate tasted pretty bland to me, especially the potato dumpling. Once we added the gravy (which is incredible, by the way), the dish improved a lot. Still, the overall dish didn't wow me enough to want to return for the food alone. That said, others in my party enjoyed their meals much more and rated the food an 8/10. Service: We arrived as walk-ins on a Wednesday at around 6:30pm with a party of seven. Even without a reservation, the restaurant was very accommodating and seated us right away. Our server was extremely attentive and gave us helpful recommendations on what to order. A few people in our group arrived significantly late, but the staff remained patient and understanding the entire time. Since this was a celebratory dinner, we asked to take a group photo at the end, and the staff kindly turned on extra lighting so we could get a great picture. Everyone we interacted with was warm, friendly, and very welcoming. Overall: If you love German cuisine, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. If you're not particularly into German food, you might find the dishes a bit underwhelming like I did. However, the service and staff are truly wonderful, and the restaurant has a cozy, homey, intimate atmosphere that makes the experience enjoyable regardless. read more
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7 months ago
My 3rd time here. Brought my mom for breakfast. Wow! She was impressed with the large portions & had to take home. Our server brought us some fresh marble bread- delicious! Our raisin bread yummy. I had the kielbasa with eggs. So good!!! Mom had eggs & grits with sausage patty's. She enjoyed the strawberry preserves as well! My hubby decided to have lunch - had pork schnitzel with red cabbage. He ate everything! We will come back for lunch! The restaurant looks very old world, like you're really in Germany! When I brought my ladies group here- we all had a great time!!! They have live music & would love to hang out for that! Shout out to Matt for making our brunch event fabulous! Will definitely plan to come back for an encore! read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
When we arrived I second guessed my decision. The restaurant was packed, but everyone had a walker with them. It was an older crowd for sure. We had to sit at the bar because there weren't any tables left! Grey took care of us at the bar and he was fantastic. He was personable, efficient, and had a great personality. The atmosphere was also five stars. It was neat seeing all the steins along the wall. It wasn't too loud, or too quiet, it was just right. The food was good, but a bit on the bland side, and took a very long time to come out. We were there almost two hours, but it was super busy when we arrived. I'd go back, Grey was worth it. I'm hoping the food was a bit on the bland side because it was super busy. Chicharrones were the best thing. Full of flavor, and a huge portion. Pork stroganoff was great as well, potato pancake was a great side item. Chicken schnitzel with spätzle was meh. Chicken was dry, spätzle was super bland and luke warm. Gravy was also tasteless read more
1 year ago
Definitely need to add this to the rotation! I wanted to celebrate something special and this was the perfect spot to do it. The server was attentive, sweet, and quick with service. I like how intimate yet homely the ambiance was! The Irish bangers and potato pancakes were cooked to perfection and were perfectly seasoned. The veal schnitzel was also fantastic and was huge in size paired with a delicious potato salad you can't pass up. The dessert was out of this world good. We got the Black Forest cake, a delicious classic, but the apple streusel really knocked it out of the park. You must try it! read more
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1 year ago
Checkers Old Munchen is a gem! The food was absolutely delicious, the ambience warm and inviting, and the staff incredibly friendly and welcoming. Overall, a fantastic experience -- definitely recommend if you're in the mood for authentic German cuisine. read more
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2 years ago
We enjoyed a delicious breakfast. I had the potato pancakes which were hot and crispy served with applesauce and sour cream ...so good . Hubby had the wurz breakfast with 3 large links, eggs, toast and home fries which he enjoyed. The cappuccino was perfect and we took apple strudel home for later. The waitress Alessandra was friendly, attentive and served us with a smile. German music playing in the background and a pleasant atmosphere. Parking lot in the back with free parking. We will be back to try some of the wonderful German delights. Very enjoyable! read more
First time ever going to an authentic German restaurant and this place did not disappoint. The decor and feel of this place when you walk in felt like you're in a pub somewhere in Germany, it was very cool. The staff was so nice and attentive and took time to answer any questions we had about the menu, decor and really anything we wanted to talk or ask about. The food was excellent. Being that this was my first time eating authentic German cuisine I had no idea what to expect. Looking at the menu i knew I've heard of a couple things before, but everything else for the most part was all new to me. The food was really good, eveything came at looking and tasting delicious. Everything was very flavorful and tasted so fresh, like they were just cooked by your grandma in here kitchen. You could really feel the love that went into preparing everything. This was an all around great experience. Definitely a spot to check out if you're in the area. . read more
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Has the renovation been completed yet? Just something I don't like eating in a place under renovation.
I was there a week ago and there was one wall that was partially covered by a tarp. I didn't know why, guess a renovation makes sense. Hope that helps.
Does the staff wear masks?
No. We are mask free but guests are welcome to wear masks.
Has there been a change in chef? I had chicken paprika yesterday and it was not at all consistent to how it has tasted in the past. It had a very weird flavor. Trying to eat leftovers today and there is a very weird taste going on. What has changed?
Both Chefs are still there and both been there for over ten years. There was a shortage on smoked Paprika which we normally use. Good news that it is back in good supply.
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