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

Checkers Old Munchen - Cuban schnitzel with red cabbage and cold German potato salad. - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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

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What can you say about this great German food spot located on Atlantic Blvd in Pompano Beach, Florida. I can't think of enough causes to drive up and have some of the Pork Schnitzel, Warm Potato Salad and Red Cabbage! Honestly I have been coming here for years and can tell you that the food is excellent and affordable. Add in the fact that they have a full bar, and you have a recipe for a real good time. The atmosphere is amazing as well as everyone tends to be having a great time and all the beer steins on the walls (and I do mean everywhere) really add to the Bavarian feel of the place. Feel like joining the beer challenges, no problem as they have "beer boot" challenges of varying sizes. Prior customers that have completed those challenges have their names displayed in their walls as well. Overall, I have to say the food and drinks here are great so you won't be disappointed if you have a hankering for some good German food! The service and staff are also very friendly and if the are full you can always eat at the bar. One thing to look out for is parking as you may end up parking in the street as they do not have much of it available in the rear. No worries though, if you just drive half a block down you can park in front of an open field which works well. So if you are in the area and feel like some good German food and drinks, feel feee to check them out! Wishing you all a great time at Checkers Old Muncheon. Enjoy and Bon Appétit m'es amis! 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

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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

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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

Checkers Old Munchen - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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

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We ordered the special, which oddly was not posted and the waiter didn't know anything about it I was looking forward to the pork, but it was well done! Super dried out and completely flavorless Such a disappointment We've gone there every year. but I won't be returning read more

I've noticed a decline in the quality of the food recently. It's a shame to see such a change from what it used to be. Additionally, the service has been quite slow during my last few visits. I hope these issues can be addressed soon. I will not be back Dined on 3/21/26 at noon 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

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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

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I ate here today for the first time. There are happy hour deals on drinks and food. They have affordable burgers for lunch that sound fun. I really wanted to try their staples; I had the apple soup, potato pancakes, chicken schnitzel, cabbage.. it was all delicious. And the servers were very warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be back. For the soccer fans out there, they play the games on their TVs. There is plenty of seating and good beer and cocktails. read more

Surprisingly good German food on East Atlantic in Pompano. The service was friendly and good, the place humming with business on a weeknight, and the food was delicious. I had the veal schnitzel with very good, red, cabbage, and spaetzle.. my friend had a platter that included different types of wurst and the split pea soup was really good. By my estimation, I'm not you too better than the other German restaurants in Broward County. 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

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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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Haven't been here in awhile. It was always good food and service and a fun cute place to be. Very reasonable prices. 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

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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

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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

Checkers Old Munchen - Veal Schnitzel w/ Sauerkraut & Spatzle - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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So .... We always celebrate my mother in law's birthday. She was a lovely woman who really appreciated German food. New to this area so was surprised to find there are very few authentic German food restaurants. My search did uncover Checkers Old Muchen which had the look of an authentic old world restaurant but it was over an hour away. Always willing to take a road we set off with high hopes of a good meal. Sooooo very worth it. Simple decor with beer steins covering every wall (surprisingly NOT dusty or cobwebbed) it was reminiscent of our favorite NY German restaurant. Staff was very attentive offering advice on dishes and portions. Each dish was nicely done -- the onion soup had a lovely apple flavor that enhanced the overall soup. The Caesar salad had large chucks of Parmesan and the Sauerbraten was thick cut but still moist and flavorful. Definitely heading back soon to try more ! read more

Nice ambiance, waiters super nice , enjoyed the pretzel bites ! Live music was fun!! ... will be back ! read more

This place was absolutely fantastic!! We had been talking about coming here for awhile, and I am so happy that we finally made it in! We went on a Friday night, 3 people, no reservation, and were seated right away. The staff, as well as our waitress, were so helpful and friendly! Since it was our first time, she answered all our questions and suggested some great dishes. We started off with the sausage sampler: Bratwurst, Knockwurst, pepper & cheese Bratwurst, chicken & apple sausage. They were all absolutely delicious! I got the chicken schnitzel as my entree and it came with two sides. I chose the mashed potatoes and cheese spatzle. First time for the spatzle and I loved it. The rest of my party also enjoyed their meals! We couldn't not get dessert and the homemade apple strudel was so darn good! The vibe here is super fun and upbeat! There is so much to look at on the walls. They have a beer drinking challenge where you have to drink certain ones and then you get to have a cup on the wall! Plenty of seating for both small and large parties. I can't wait to go back! read more

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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In the mood for good German food? You found your place! Great service, clean, friendly and very good food. I have had better (Fredricksberg, TX, Las Vegas, NV, Midway Utah).... But it is Florida! The red cabbage is very good and the warm German potato salad is amazing. They give you pretty large servings so, I'll try to save room for dessert next time!! read more

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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Great place to have German food. We have the variety platter of sausages and I love the pork schnitzel. You have to try it.

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

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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

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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

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Great food, great service, great ambience, great camaraderie, and great beer, and all at a great price!

Super fun and authentic German food and beer. We met another couple and had a wonderful experience. Must have a reservation since this place is very popular especially on the weekend. We tried some of the different German beers and everyone loved their choices. We shared a potato pancake appetizer and that was really good although I'm a potato pancake expert and prefer mine more crispy and less caky. Our meals were all huge and everyone enjoyed. Schnitzel is king here and we had chicken and pork, while one of us had the sausages that he loved. I had the leftover chicken schnitzel for two days it was such a hearty portion. The sides are all delicious too. For dessert we shared a strudel with ice cream. Fabulous. The place itself is an institution and the tables are a little crowded. There's a huge patio outside and plenty of room out there. Very cool experience and if you want to try authentic German food this is it. read more

Oh, Checkers!!! Nooooo! Why? How has this been allowed to happen? I picked up a to go order today only to toss all of it out upon opening the disaster that was in those styrofoam boxes. Micro waved sausage? A giant, pounded flat, BREADED chicken breast for paprikas?!? Noooo! I've been a happy, satisfied customer of this place for TWENTY YEARS. Tonight will be the last time I dine at Checkers. My heart breaks as I write this. But, this is not the Checkers of yore. I guess it's more lucrative to have it as a "nightclub" vibe than as old school yummy Eastern European cuisine. Super sad read more

Checkers has a cosy feel to it that's only improved on by the fact that it smelled of stewed apples from the moment we walked in. We chose to sit outside and the staff were wonderfully accommodating and helpful getting our large party seated. We tried some beers and the black forest martini (delicious and strong, a dangerous combination!) and the pretzel basket while we decided what to eat. We finally settled on a round of schnitzels (veal and pork) with sides of sauerkraut and spatzel, the liverwurst, and the pork shank. Everything was very good, especially the schnitzel. The star of the meal however was the apple strudel. It came out covered in mounds of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel. The filling was sweet and delicious, the pastry perfectly flaky. I'd come back for the strudel alone! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally got to with a group of friends. It has a cute atmosphere with lots of beer steins on the shelves of the walls. It also had a decent size covered outside area in the back. We went on a Sunday evening, and they had a live singer singing outside, but no patrons were eating outside. They first gave us pretzel bites with mustard like other restaurants would give bread and butter. They were tasty. I tasted my friend's apple and onion soup and it was very yummy. I ordered Lemon Riesling Catch of the Day. It came with two sides. I chose the spatzle and red cabbage. It was a nice size and very tasty. Everybody at our table was happy with their meal. The waitress was efficient but not that friendly, but maybe she was having a rough day. Definitely would come here again! read more

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Some of the best german food i've had in America. fun atmosphere with beer steins lining the walls.

Looking to taste great German food, give them a visit. Awesome German beer sat outside on the patio. Our waitress was veey attentive. We will definitely return for more yummy food 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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This is our go to german place. For us the service and food is always great. Reminds us of our trip to Munich. So perfect to sit outside in the winter and hear music. They have a Make sure you have reservations on the weekend. read more

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This was my favorite restaurant while we were down in Pompano. They has plenty of beers and delicious authentic German entrees to choose from. Portions are generous, but we were hungry, so we cleaned out plates easily. The pretzels and mustard that come out as a complimentary app were still cooking when we were finishing our meal at 5:30, but our waitress was kind enough to give us a box to go. Food comes out quick and hot. Each entree we got was very good, but I really enjoyed the cabbage rolls. The red cabbage and cucumber salad as sides were absolutely delicious. Looking forward to visiting again and coming back. read more

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