Great food, drink, service and atmosphere. I couldn't ask for anything more! The brats and homemade noodles were wonderful. The table settings are perfectly old fashioned. read more

My partner's food did not arrive. Our server was very casual about it. He finally got it and it was burned. He never got his bread. Our food (3 others) was only adequate. Nothing to recommend. The worst part was that there was no attempt to do right for my partner. No apology either. We will never return, and whenever we joke about food or going out to eat The German Restaurant is mentioned to groans and rolling eyes. read more

German Cafe - Outside facade - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

Authentic German food. Food was excellent. Sadie took good care of us. Two thumbs up.

This place is so cute inside and out. They offer authentic German cuisine and the wait staff are dressed in traditional clothing. It has a very homey feel . The prices are reasonable and the portion's are decent size. I had noodles with sausage ( not sure the name) my husband tried the schnitzel with a mushroom gravy served with noodles and a large German beer. We were both unable to finish our meal and took left overs home that were delicious the second time too. This is a fun place to go to when visiting French Lick, we'll be back. read more

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'Ok' German food which is very heavy on the meat and potato options. I really wish there were more vegetables to choose from like cucumber salad or brussel sprouts. The decor has a 'grandma house' feel to it. A bit cluttered but fun to look at. The service was good but we also were there on a slower day and there seemed to be only one server for the entire restaurant (we were there for early lunch on a weekday in October). The gravy on our pork tenderloin honestly tasted like a dry mix packet of gravy from the grocery store. Maybe it was homemade but it had that taste to me. One thing I absolutely cannot overlook at any restaurant is a sticky floor. When I walk and I have to consciously remove the sole of my shoe from the floor, I cringe. It means they likely did clean the floor but not good enough. Also I wish the entire menu used German instead of anglicized names for dishes. This is a missed opportunity to educate people about German food culture. read more

Super cute inside! The service was good and friendly. Cute German employee outfits. I ordered the Polish Sausage with Spaetzel and it was great! Wasn't expecting the sausage to be so big. The spaetzel does not look great presentation-wise, but trust--it's good I promise you!! read more

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This place is adorable. It's like you are sitting in someone's home for a wonderful dinner. We enjoyed the food. Service was on the slow side so make sure you leave yourself plenty of time. read more

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We were here for lunch and had potato pancakes and one of their daily specials, a Polish sausage sandwich. the potato pancakes tasted homemade and were OK but the sausage was cut up into thin strips instead of being served intact like most sausages. Service was on the slow side. Decor was mixed. The place had a lot of seating but this day there were only 3 groups having lunch. Free parking. Good enough but nothing special. There were other German dishes on the menu but we just wanted a light lunch. Full bar. read more

German Cafe - Interior - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

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We had a change of plan because we didn't realize our preferred restaurant was in a different town so we decided to stay in town and see what it had to offer. We had this place recommended by somebody at work. When we first entered on a Thursday night it was not that busy. The maître D/front of the house did not seem too friendly and it took a while for us to get seated. Our server on the other hand was super friendly and nice. We ended up, selecting the buffet option for two, which gave us a variety of different sausages, German sides, and potato/noodle dishes. I will preface my review, saying that I have never been to Germany before to eat authentic German food. I have tried other German restaurants in United States. I found the sausages to be above average. The pork schnitzel was OK. The meatball was super dry unfortunately. The German noodles tasted like gnocchi and it was not that good. The other sides were on par. I can't say that this is the best German meal I've ever had in comparison to other places I've been. I really wanted to give it a high rating however, the food is average, but the server was top notch. read more

German Cafe - Buffet for 2 - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

German Cafe is truly amazing! The food is always good each time we visit. The platter for 2 people is our took choice. Quiet place without the loud sounds. read more

German Cafe - German Food. Platter for two - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

Took my wife out to our favorite German restaurant. Drove over an hour to get here,love this part of the country. Ordered the Grosse plate as usual for her birthday. Yummy. Afterwards she had the carrot cake which she has ordered many times.(not good today). Sent the cake back for being undercooked. Asked to have cost of it removed from our bill. Son in law manager (Michael Davenport) refused and argued the desert was good. Server had mentioned business was slow and not to expect a refund prior to manager's meeting us at table. Until today this was a special place. Our loss, your $6 gain. read more

We came at an odd time, so my reflections are probably inaccurate for the most part. Our poor waitress was running her legs off to serve other people popping in unexpectatly as well. read more

Awesome food, great service, excellent atmosphere! Everything was absolutely amazing! read more

German Cafe - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

Great food, atmosphere, and dining experience here. Attentive service. Highly recommended!

Mein Gott! This food was so good. We had everything in the form of the Grosse Platte. We lived in Germany for a few years and attest this was authentic. The server was attentive and sweet. The German fest music was hilarious. The decor is very homey. The servers are all great at explaining the menu to those who aren't familiar with German food. Highly recommend! Get a real German beer. Prost! read more

German Cafe - Perfect German beers! - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

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Small but cozy. Authentic German menu options. Spätzle and kraut were good. Large portions, inexpensive. Service was friendly and accurate. Food prep is slow but it was fresh. read more

Super fun stop on a Saturday Harley ride with friends. They have a great selection of German favorites in a really unique storefront building in the old part of French Lick. Take a weekend drive in the country, tour West Baden Springs and stop in for some awesome bratwurst and sauerkraut. read more

Food was trash it was cold and had to be reheated, the waitress was rude and hostile.

Very traditional German food, service is a bit slow, but friendly, just be sure to bring your appetite!

What a cute little German restaurant within walking distance of the French Lick Hotel! It feels like you're walking into someone's home. The kind waitress explained the menu to us, and my friend and I opted for the German platter for two. It was PLENTY of food, and it's a bummer we couldn't take it with us in to go boxes, because everything was delicious. Dining options are limited in the area, and I'd recommend checking this out. If you're staying at the Resort, the 24 hour trolley will bring you here, too. read more

German Cafe - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

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The service was terrible. The food came out cold. we were one of the few tables in the restaurant and we still waited over 90 minutes for our food read more

It feels like your coming into grandmas house. Super friendly and family vibe. Service was slow. No water or anything for 15 minutes. It was a Friday but it did affect the tip. Food was very good. The potato patty with apple sauce n sour cream was off the hook. The brat pork and beef were great. Food is a solid 4. Service was a miss for me. read more

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I just got back from Germany and this food was like I was back there! I was with a group of 4 and we got their Grosse Pointe buffet dinner. So much delicious food! If you want to try a little bit of everything, the dinner buffet option is a perfect! We went during dinner hours so it was busy, but they do take reservations - recommended for larger parties. Our waitress was super helpful and friendly. read more

One of our favorite restaurants! The food is delicious and the staff we've had have always been super nice. Just know to reserve a pretzel in advance on Saturdays, they run out quick. read more

Always a great place for lunch. Not as crowded. Food is excellent. The German beer choices are good. The dark is the best. read more

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Ok so I can't judge how well they do German food, but this wasn't good. Very fried. I think I ordered the spaetzle and it tasted like plastic. If you like German food, it might be very good. read more

This is the second time our group has eaten at German Cafe. I'd say you either love it or hate it. Those in the group that love it outvoted those that don't. Both times we ordered the sampler platter (grosse) which I believe means large, and it is. You should ask how it works. They charge by the person and I think each even interval of people adds more meats. People really like the sausage and brats and also the sides. I personally don't think the snitzel has a lot of flavor. This time I ordered the entree of goulash. It is very good - good flavor and the beef is very tender. I also think the meatballs are good. Kids didn't seem to like the hot dogs (which looked like the knockwurst to me. The chicken nuggets are the cheap mystery meat version. The kids that ate off the platter liked it. read more

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Cute German restaurant in downtown French Lick. They had a sign in the door they stated they were short staffed, so please be patient. I took a seat at the bar and waited a bit for service, but understood and wasn't put off. The same person was bartending, hosting, and serving and she was crushing it. I ordered a German beer, Hefe Dunkel which was the perfect pairing for my lunch. I ordered a combo of the rahmschnitzel and zweibelschnitzel. It was soooo good. Definitely check this place out. Also, keep in mind the staffing shortages affecting a lot of the service industry. read more

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Such an awesome meal! If you enjoy great German food, you have to stop in German Cafe. The atmosphere felt like I was walking into my grandma's house, so welcoming. Our waitress was very attentive and kind. We had four adults and two kids, and everyone loved their meal. The four adults shared the Grosse Platte, it was outstanding!!! What a great way to sample all the menu has to offer and there was plenty to fill everyone's belly. My personal favorites were the Knackwurst and the Kartoffelsalat (German potato salad). Topped off with a Weihenstephaner Original Premium. Highly recommend. read more

German Cafe - Weihenstephaner Original Premium, DELICIOUS! - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

Ate at this restaurant as a group. The food was ok. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. The waitress was very nice and helpful.

The food is absolutely amazing. When we come to French Lick we always eat here just before heading home. We love to take home the leftovers. The tenderloin was so tender and the breading is perfect. We cant seem to replicate these recipes at home. The family here are so kind. read more

German Cafe - Tenderloin with Caramelized onions and a dish of red cabbage. - German Near Me - French Lick, Indiana

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Food wasn't good at all. We ended up throwing nearly all of it away. We wanted to like it.

Vegetables straight out of the can with no seasoning. Gassed field tomatoes at the height of tomato season. Waitress was missing a front tooth. Flies in the dining area. read more

Went there March 2, 2025 a Sunday, and the food tasted very good. It was served *hot* and quickly and did I mention it was delicious? We also really liked the pretzel sticks w/ beer cheese. The flavor of the beer was pronounced and again, delicious. read more

Outstanding meal! We ordered the Grosse Platte and it was delicious. I've been looking for an authentic German restaurant for a while. So glad we found this one. It's a quaint restaurant with tons of eclectic decor, there was German music playing, and our waitress was dressed in traditional German wear. read more

Absolutely an amazing experience. The waitress was so nice and helpful. The atmosphere is so homely. The food was so good it was inexplainable. If you're questioning on if you should go, GO! read more

We've eaten here several times, usually once or twice a year when visiting French Lick. The place is charming. It can be loud and the wait staff can be more casual and friendly than a chain restaurant, where the staff has to stay on script. The last two visits, once a year for the past two years, some of the food was cold. Both times it was the meatballs and the sides (noodles, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, cabbage). I really want this place to succeed, and there are so few places like this that are a true labor of love. They've got to get the kitchen under control, though. Three stars based on reputation and our history here. read more

Where would 35 Porsche club members go for an authentic German meal in French Lick? Why here of course! The Porsche regional club presidents gathered together a group of foodies and we paraded into this warmly inviting eatery. We all were greeted promptly, seated comfortably in a room above the main floors and had our drink orders taken and then served promptly by the swarm of bustling wait staff people. Nice! Because this was a special request dinner, the restaurant is not usually open on Monday, to speed food service up, they served each table family style. Name a yummy German dish and it was generously served on each table. I fell in love with the perfectly grilled bratwursts and had a double helping. Their red cabbage, a tangy veggie my wife and mother in law cook with chef like perfection, was tastier than the dish served at my home! Double nice! Despite the challenge of satisfying the tastes of a large group of German food knowledgeable club members, the staff, lead by Ramona and her husband in the kitchen, these folks delivered a tour-de-force experience, receiving applause from the appreciative and fully fed diners. Sometimes awarding five stars is a stretch for some food experiences. You make adjustments for service in a very crowded place or be less critical if you feel sympathy for a missed order by a busy waiter. But these 5 stars were fully earned and posted without hesitation since the service, prices, quality, value and more important, taste was remarkable. French Lick has a destination German restaurant in town and its name is The German Cafe. Recommended... read more

Food was not great at all. Very disappointed compared to when we were there a year ago. Waitress was very nice but food was not good!! Won't go back next year!! read more

German Café is going to be your go-to for Deutsch essen in French Lick. And, probably for the couple of counties around it. They've jumped into the Bavarian family restaurant and the result is a little mixed. There are certainly the classic southern German staples: the flags, the framed photos, the server's uniforms and so on. Those are mixed with more personal effects like the names of all of their grandchildren above the entrance to the bar and the framed diploma with a job-seeker's elevator pitch next to the hostess stand. It's a mix! The restaurant itself is larger than it appears and is broken up nicely so as not to forgo intimacy for smaller groups. Like the décor, the food was a mixed bag. The fare is all traditional. The results weren't totally consistent though, ranging from delicious schnitzel to overcooked beef in the goulash. But hey, put some gravy on the spaetzle and dig in! Do make sure to get the pretzels and beer cheese, though because that was AMAZING! The beer selection is decent with primarily local iterations of German traditional brews. You won't find a ton of imports, but they're great for washing down a large meal. Service was great, particularly how thinly our server was stretched. She was also helping out with the cooking in the kitchen that night. I would definitely visit German Café again when I'm in town! read more

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