This spot has potential but missed the mark a bit! Was craving for a nice good Bavarian Pretzel to…read moretry out as it's something that's a must when you think of German food. Gave it a try and felt like we receive nothing more than a frozen pretzel that was heated up and sprayed with butter in a can with salt sprinkled on top. Once I saw the butter spray can I knew. This local spot is more on the dingy and dirty side, inside and out. My experience while waiting for the order, while observing the interactions between the employees, didn't give a customer friendly vibe nor did anyone crack a smile. The funnel cake did look amazing as it was being prepared fresh to order. But I think if you wanna try a good Bavarian pretzel, might be better to try another local spot or restaurant as this pretzel was a large 10 inch one but was nothing better than a frozen store bought pretzel it seems.

I like my pretzels crunchy and a little knotty! Had to stop…read moreat Alpine Pretzels and try their 10 in Pretzel with cheese sauce. Twisty, warm, half salted and soft inside was the perfect pretzel for me. This place is small nothing fancy. They make the pretzels fresh and funnel cakes. Waited a couple of minutes and ate my pretzel at the outside seating area.

We stopped by Hofbräuhaus for an authentic German meal, and the entire experience was lively,…read morewelcoming, and full of personality. We ordered the Wurst Platter, which came with Hungarian sausage and Weisswurst, sauerkraut, a crispy potato pancake, and spaetzle. It was hearty, flavorful, and a great option for anyone who wants to sample several traditional German favorites on one plate. Our server, Madi, was absolutely amazing. She had excellent suggestions, patiently answered all of our questions, and even brought out several beers for us to sample before we decided which one to order. She was kind, personable, and genuinely funny, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere is unmistakably German, with traditional décor, a festive beer-hall feel, and live music that added so much energy to the room. Everything we saw coming out to the surrounding tables looked delicious, and people were clearly devouring their meals and enjoying themselves. It was one of those places where you could immediately tell the food and atmosphere were making everyone happy. Gutes Essen, kaltes Bier und beste Stimmung, Prost! (Good food, cold beer, and great vibes, cheers!) Overall, this was a fun and memorable dining experience with great service, comforting food, and an atmosphere that feels like a celebration. I would definitely return, especially with a group, to try more of the menu and enjoy the live music again.

Really cool environment with a great view of the river…read more The food wasn't great at all...unseasoned and expensive. Went here for lunch and it was $75 for 2 meals and a kids meal? The service was great with very friendly employees.

This was my first time visiting Helen, Georgia. We came here with a group of friends that all spend…read moretime at Oktoberfest some time ago and were looking to reconnect without having to fly to Munich. THIS was my favorite place of the stay, and the most authentic. You sit at benches/picnic tables, the food is spaetzle and schnitzel, the drinks are reasonable and the feel is pure German. If you have ONE stop, do Bodensee...and if you're staying for the weekend, make this your last meal. Highly recommended!!

We had a great time. There were several options of the menu, and a kids menu for our little one…read more Service was great and there's a small parking lot towards the back with available parking if you get there early enough. Staff here is lovely. Even though we got here one busy night, everyone was attentive to what we wanted. The little one got a chicken tender plate with fries and a side of veggies, and my husband and I split the platter for two. Our waitstaff forgot our veggies, but quickly helped resolve this when we brought it up. The veggies came out tasting delicious. The platter for two was great, tons of meats and a great side dish of gut friendly foods. I wish the sauce was on the side, but it was a nice flavor. The reason for 3 stars was the musical entertainment. I wish there was an option for 3.5 stars, I don't think 4 stars accurately represents this restaurant. The musicians were so talented and got us all excited to be there. It was great to hear some guests know some songs, which added a unique atmosphere to this restaurant. We'd def go back, but prefer another German restaurant when visiting Helen.

Hofer's Bakery & Cafe is an absolute must if you're visiting Helen! We stopped in for a quick snack…read moreand were blown away by how fresh and authentic everything tasted. We ordered the pretzel sticks with their beer cheese, and they were incredible. The pretzels were warm, soft on the inside with the perfect chewy exterior, and the beer cheese was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It was the perfect snack to share while exploring downtown. We also couldn't resist the bakery. We picked up a raspberry Linzer cookie, and it was phenomenal, buttery, perfectly baked, and filled with just the right amount of sweet-tart raspberry jam. Before leaving, we grabbed a bottle of their blueberry maple syrup to take home, and if it tastes anything like everything else we tried, I'm sure it'll be just as amazing. Their bakery cases are packed with fresh breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, jams, and other specialty items that make it hard to leave empty-handed. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and beautifully fits Helen's Bavarian theme. The smell of fresh bread greets you as soon as you walk through the doors, making it feel like an authentic German bakery. Even with how busy it was, the staff kept everything moving efficiently and were friendly throughout our visit. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, a snack, or just to browse the bakery, Hofer's is well worth the visit. Between the fresh baked goods, delicious food, authentic atmosphere, and unique take-home items, it's easy to see why it's one of Helen's most popular spots. We'll definitely be back on our next trip.

This was our first time visiting Helen, Georgia. We came as a group that went to Oktoberfest a few…read moreyears' back to remember the good times without having to fly to Munich. One of our friends found this place highly rated and we added it to the list. My favorite part was the store outside that had all of the german goodies you could want for sale, and lots of delicious treats. For lunch, I got the chicken salad on a croissant with a side of red cabbage.I recommend this place for breakfast or lunch, it's authentic and good.

For a grille and bar place, it was good. My wife's burger was humongous and she couldn't even…read morefinish it. I had the all beef hot dog. The sauerkraut was really good and the roll was toasty. The "German" potato salad I ordered had bacon and was actually very good, although it reminded me of an au gratin dish. Service was great. I had an Arnold Palmer and our host brought me the pitcher... cause I was very thirsty at the time. The environment is great. There is outdoor and indoor seating.... You choose and they have fans outside if it's too warm. It was a good spot to get a bite to eat while visiting.

I always enjoy going Helen but find great restaurants seems to be a challenge. Either the food is…read moreunder-seasoned or just not cooked well. This place was beyond disappointing. The food almost tastes freezer burned and the burger I had felt fake and dense. The only food that felt edible were the onion rings. I would come for drinks only but there are so many cool bars in Helen I probably won't be back. Points to the extremely nice and bubbly waitress. She took great care of us and made us feel welcome. If you're looking for quick drinks with an outdoor setting that has great people watching than this would be a fun place to start the night or after an extremely drunken night where the taste of food doesn't matter much.

This place is out of business! I alerted Yelp to this fact months ago, but it is still showing up…read moreon Yelp as a valid restaurant.

I came here today now that they are open for lunch. The outside decor and siting areas are amazing…read more They have their own parking which is awesome for Helen. I'd strongly recommend the corn nuggets for an appetizer. They were a solid 10/10. The patty melt was also great with their sauce on it however the Mac and cheese wasn't my favorite. Definitely come by and give this place a shot you won't be disappointed

Food was great. We enjoyed the pretzel with cheese sauce, chicken schnitzel, bratswurth, potato…read moresalad, and buttered noodles.

Our server was a professional. You know how you get good and great servers, then you get the ones…read morethat just have another level to them. We had two different schnitzels. Both delicious, German potato salad was great, red cabbage unique but very good and same with the Sauerkraut. This is going to sound like I lost my mind. The Riesenbrezel, big pretzel. Herb butter and beer cheese, one of the best things I've had in a long time. Crazy, but it was delicious. Like the rest of Helen, beautiful place clean and well maintained.

Family friendly German and Czech food. We had our dog with us and they found us a placed outside on…read morethe covered porch. The food was good, with good portions. Service was friendly. My grandson loved his spaetzle, my daughter loved her brats. The goulash was good, but not great: I'll have something else next time. Did not go inside, so I cannot speak to noise or ambiance. The porch was nice, though.

This restaurant had a great atmosphere, very warm and inviting. The food tasted great, especially…read morethe fried cheese kebab and cherry milkshake, those are must tries. The service was OK it wasn't too fast but alright.