We finally got a chance to try this food truck today. We drove an hour, and we did not regret it. I…read morehaven't had a Currywurst since I was 12 years old in Germany. The food brought back many wonderful memories. All tastes very good and is prepared with care. The french fries are delicious, the schnitzel taste really good. Very friendly owner and staff.

Met this guy a few weeks ago and I've been waiting for this truck to open since. I was not…read moredisappointed, super delicious German food and super awesome people working the truck! My favorite was the Currywurst, delicious sausage and the curry ketchup was insanely good. I'm hoping he'll start selling it on the side. The pommes frits were great, and the serving size was generous. My wife had the Jägerschnitzel.and loved it, best mushroom gravy I've tasted since Bamberg and a high quality cut of meat. Because we love to eat we also grabbed a loaded bratwurst (the sautéed onions and DILLIGAF beer cheese were delicious) and the pretzel was huge! Definitely going back for more, highly recommend, 10/10, 5 stars, and all that jazz!! Food was so good I forgot to take pictures.

I just visited for the first time and the food, ambiance, and service were amazing! Our server,…read moreRiley, was very attentive, friendly, and helpful with food suggestions. Samantha, the manager, also came by our table to make sure we were enjoying our meal and she seemed very supportive of the staff. I'll definitely be returning!

- Very pleased with our beer - Potato pancakes: perfectly…read morecooked and crispy - Trio of sausages: a nice spread, spicy sausage could have used more kick and kraut could have used more bite - Brussels sprouts: this was my favorite! A generous serving - pretzels: soft and pillowy I forgot our server's name but she was lovely AND attentive. Thank you! Can't wait to return and try more offerings!

Absolutely love this restaurant, from the customer service, the friendly list of the staff, the…read moreportion sizes, the atmosphere. The restaurant is a solid 9 out of 10. I would give a 10 out of 10 however I never do that because we can improve somehow however this place is fantastic.

This food truck was recommended a few times in a food group I'm part of, so I was excited to try it…read morewhen it was at an event near me. I love German food and there are not many options in the triangle. The good. The bratwurst with kraut. I didn't get a pic of this, but it was a good portion, cooked well, and very good. Unfortunately, we found the rest of our order bland, slightly burned, and underwhelming. The potato pancake, schnitzel, and mushroom gravy all really needed seasoning. I wish the schnitzel came with lemon wedges too (personal preference?). The schnitzel was cooked nicely, whereas the pancake was slightly burned in spots.

The German Cafe is located on the lower level of the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC…read more There is a parking lot, and they do validate parking. The restaurant opened back in 1985 and has been open ever since. The historic building and German theme add to the experience. The restaurant has seating on three levels, with a bar and some tables when you walk in, and two smaller dining areas on the other levels. The staff even dress in traditional attire. The architecture itself is incredible, showcasing the original 40-foot hand-carved pine beams from the 1860s cotton warehouse. Even the foundational stones holding up the restaurant space are repurposed from old ship ballast stones left behind at the 19th-century port by passing trade vessels! I chose to sit on the middle level because it was decorated with beautiful cuckoo clocks, which fondly reminded me of my own trip to Germany's Black Forest region and of visiting a clock factory there, where I saw the massive cuckoo clocks. For my meal, I ordered the pork schnitzel, which came served with warm German potato salad, sweet red cabbage, and a crisp cucumber salad. The pork schnitzel was cooked absolutely perfectly and tasted so good. I knew German potato salad was traditionally served warm, but I wasn't quite expecting the strong tang of the vinegar, though I thoroughly enjoyed the cabbage and cucumbers. To finish the meal, I debated between the German chocolate cake and the apple strudel. I ultimately chose the strudel for a more authentic experience, as German chocolate cake is actually an American creation rather than a traditional German one. The strudel arrived warm and was incredibly tasty!

I've been wanting to go here, but now I am not. I'm…read moreabsolutely disgusted to hear that a mother can't even share food off of her plate with her baby/child without being nickel and dimed for it. How could you charge extra for that? She's not even getting extra food! This is shameful. I've attached the post that was on the one of the Wilmington pages.

We really liked this place. We had Korean spicy and buffalo bites the french fries came out super…read morehot. I highly recommend any of the beers. I had the dragon fruit sour and my friend had the lemon drop shot and mango tango. It was absolutely delicious and we loved our bartender. It was this big blonde bearded guy super nice and super fast with the service would come here every time.

Our experience was extremely disappointing from start to finish…read more The service was poor. We told our server that the tater tots tasted off, but she didn't offer to replace them or make it right. Our chicken sliders were disappointing with the taste was off also missing the pickles they were supposed to come with, and we were also charged extra for the beer cheese without it being clearly communicated and didn't ask for it... The atmosphere made it nearly impossible to enjoy dinner. The karaoke was so loud that we couldn't even carry on a conversation at our table. The $4 margaritas were also a letdown. They tasted almost entirely like sour mix, with little to no tequila flavor. The only bright spot of the evening was another server who stepped in to help with our drinks and recommended a passion fruit sour, which was actually enjoyable. Overall, we left feeling very disappointed with both the food and the service. Unfortunately, this restaurant has gone downhill, and we won't be returning for food. Save your money and dine somewhere else if you're looking for a good meal and a pleasant dining experience.

Terrific beer on tap, plus wonderful selection of Cold Beer in their cooler, need to go there on…read moreThursday evening...

TCB is the local watering hole where those wanting to escape downtown Fuquay and Varina can come…read morefor a relaxing fun atmosphere and enjoy some drinks. They have a great selection of rotating taps with a focus on German beers. They usually keep at least a couple IPA and Stout taps. They also have wine by the glass. Parking can be a bit of a pain. TCB only has two official parking spots, if there are any spots in the lot use those ones last because all of the lot frequently fills up due to Winging It next door...especially on their trivia night. So if you leave the TCB only spots open someone who can't find a spot may get one. On the bright side, Winging It takes phone in orders and will deliver it to TCB at the bar for you if you ask. Outside food is obviously welcome since they don't have a restaurant. Interesting fact, under the previous owners there was a brewery that shared space with TCB called 3rd Degree Brewhouse. They didn't survive the covid years but it was cool! They regularly have food trucks on some Fridays and Saturdays (who will ultimately steal those two parking spots). They do have some bar food including hot pretzels served with beer cheese and mustard and it's pretty good. They are super dog friendly....like if dogs bother you, don't come here. The owners dogs are sweet and behave. They are also kid and family friendly. Some of the visitors on the other hand, their owners need to train their pups a bit more. I have seen a few squabbles over the years and heard more than a few barking contests. Don't worry, they are usually calmed down fast. And I won't let you know if I was talking about the dogs, kids or maybe both. One of my favorite things is that they use Untappd. You can see their menu on there as well as check in beers as you drink them. As of writing this I have 192 check in's there across at least 6 years. I used to be a regular but I cut back on my drinking and haven't been in awhile, but I need to go to get to 200 check ins! They frequently host DJ Gino for Music Bingo which is my favorite. He also does music, karaoke, record nights, and probably some other DJ-eeyness that I'm forgetting. There are dozens of board games inside, a couple video games, Touch Tunes, TVs to watch sports, and even a golf arcade game. Outside they have corn hole and covered picnic tables with some really nice rocking chairs. Cigar smoking is allowed out front. Aside from the rotating taps, they have a huge selection of refrigerated and non-refrigerated beer, non-alcoholic beer, kids drinks like root beer and Saranack Shirley Temples, and a few other things. Tap water and cups is back in the corner. My only gripe about this place is the $2 uncharge to open a beer from the cooler onsite. Seriously bro, come one, we're already tipping 20-25% on the purchase of that $9 can, I think the bartender could open it no problem and not make it a $13-14 can of beer. This is the only bottle shop that I used to frequent that had a "cork fee" for opening beer purchased there cold. I eventually just started buying a couple to go instead of drinking them there to save the extra cost. Last bonus fact: They used to have a run club and I went a few times and was the slowest one. We ran behind Kohls in those neighborhoods. Then we'd all come over and drink the calories back on but the worst part was on run club night they served free brats with sauerkraut and mustard...so we really put back on the exercise effort.

I hadn't eaten at J. Betski's in ages and was very happily blown away by my meal last night. The…read moremenu offers everything you might be looking for: hearty big plates as well as satisfying salads, very fresh.The staff is attentive and prompt . Drinks yummy all around. My flank steak on vegetables and potatoes was a slam dunk on a sweltering night. Will visit more often, on my repeat!!!!

I have to laugh at myself for this.... I was so underwhelmed on my first visit here we almost din't…read morecome back, and now this is THE restaurant I bring people to when they visit us from out of town. It must have been an off night, I must have been grumpy, and my taste buds must have broken or something is basically all I can say for myself, but I'm SO glad I went back. J Betski's has consistently good food and their servers are always nice. They take reservations now, and you order through a QR code on the table, so it's an easy peasy experience, but if you need help there is also someone around for that. I am OBSESSED with their potato crisps and their simple cucumber salad. I get those every time we visit. They change the menu often enough to keep you interested in new things, but always have their staples available too. I'm a big fan of their Schnitzel and pirogies. My husband RAVES about their Smoked Brisket Burger. I would also argue that their Truffle Deviled Eggs are the best thing on the menu when they have them. They have great cocktails and a large beer selection. The only difficult thing about eating here is having limited space in my stomach because everything is seriously so good. Bonus: they have a dog friendly heated patio.

Found this gem of a German bakery at the farmers market! The man behind the counter was…read moreeffervescent and affable! I'm always on the hunt for a good savory pastry so I got the ham and cheese croissant and it did not disappoint. Pro tip - take your pastries from the busy farmers market across the street to Dorothea Dix Park to birdwatch and overlook the city skyline! I was slightly shocked that 2 pastries were $20 - that's the only reason it's four instead of five stars!

Meh. I could've swore that their food used to be good. Not anymore, unless I picked the only 4…read moreterrible items on the list. I had macaroons a few weeks ago, and remember them being good. These were the only items in their selection that had a price, $4, so I got two togo. The lemon bars and blueberry bars looked delicious, so I got two each for after dinner. We got 50 little neck clams, and needed some bread. Their sourdough looked good, so I got a loaf. The sourdough that we bought was literally the most dense bread I have ever eaten. Even soaking it in clam broth did not help. Tried an un-soaked piece, and it was like eating tough jerky. The dogs didn't even want it. After dinner I cut one each of the pastries in quarters to share. The lemon had a very slight taste of lemon (very very slight), and although the blueberry appears to be packed with fruit, it only tasted like soggy dough. (See pic). My last shot was the macaroon. I gave one to my daughter to split with me. She barely split it. The filling was like the mixed it with marshmallows. It stretched while the cookie crushed, and also did not taste good at all. I would like to think they got a new pastry chef that is learning, but sorry, at 42 bucks for that amount of food that was all bad, I'm not going to be another guinea pig. Oh, no one wanted the other lemon or blueberry bar, so sadly I threw them out.