I try to come here once a month, and I've never ever been disappointed. Whoever is in the kitchen deserves a raise and a half because the food is truly and consistently fantastic. The vibe of the place is also wonderful and occasionally they'll have a polka duo play live music (and if you're nice they take requests!) read more

The food, service and ambiance is outstanding! We love the variety of foods on the buffet, because everyone can get what they want and as much as they want! We always leave happy and full! read more

Chai was amazing we love her sweet and amazing spirit. And the food is phenomenal. We will be coming to schmitz many many times in the future read more

What a wonderful stop while on our way to Nashville. This German restaurant is everything I could have wanted. Great ambience, great weight staff and wonderful food. Right in the Germantown neighborhood with parking. I ordered the cabbage rolls, which had a delicious filling topped with a delightful tomato sauce. The mashed potatoes were seasoned and delicious. My husband had the sauerbraten which she had been yearning for since he saw the menu. As he is a fan of German potato salad we ordered that as a side. Boy, was it good! Slightly warm with a bacon flavor. I have to say, all of the food was perfect. Since we heard so much about their cream puffs, we ordered two to go one vanilla and one chocolate. I have a recommend that if you go to Schmidt, you get the cream puff. They are so big we could've shared one and probably should have. read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Cabbage rolls with a side of green beans and mashed potatoes - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Schmidt's definitely gets busy. Even mid week. We had to wait about 20 minutes or so for a table. We were seated at a small table. Lots of tables seem to be squeezed in. While cozy, it wasn't too bad. Before we sat down, We were checking out the sausage case as well as desserts. We decided to go with a more traditional German meal and not the sausages. I had the Sauerbraten. It was tasty as so were the sides. Nice to see if was served with the traditional red cabbage. Overall, quite good. We did get a dessert. That was okay, maybe a little disappointing after our meals. We were finishing our meals as they were setting up for what I assume is a small band for some good ole' German drinking fun. read more

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Okay... NOW I understand why Schmidt's Sausage Haus has been buzzing around Columbus for YEARS. You hear people talk about this place so much that eventually you start wondering: Is Schmidt's really that damn good, or has the hype just taken on a life of its own? Well, I finally pulled up to find out for myself. And yep... BELIEVE THE HYPE. First thing you need to know before walking into Schmidt's: COME HUNGRY! Because apparently portion control is not part of the business model here. We're talking a WHOLE LOTTA MEAT! The portions are serious, the food is packed with flavor, and this is definitely not the place you come to pick around at your plate. Loosen that belt a notch and be prepared to put in some work. What impressed me most is that sometimes a restaurant becomes so famous that eventually the reputation becomes better than the actual food. Not Schmidt's. They've earned that reputation. Great food, generous portions, a cool atmosphere, and the kind of meal that makes you understand why Schmidt's Sausage Haus has been a Columbus favorite for so long. I walked in thinking, "Let's see what all this hype is about." I walked out thinking... "Okay Schmidt's... I GET IT NOW." Definitely worth checking out -- just bring your appetite because Schmidt's is NOT playing around with the meat! read more

Excellent authentic German food with reasonable prices with friendly and straight-forward waitstaff. Chicago does not have a ton of places with currywurst so when I saw this on the menu, I immediately bookmarked it and made it a priority to check off. Our family of four had dinner on a Sunday at 5 pm. It was an early dinner time but there were already several tables dining in. We were immediately seated and tried the sausage and white bean soup, currywurst with fries, wiener schnitzel, and giant chocolate cream puff. Everything was delicious and brought back fond memories of my past business trips to Germany. My one complaint is that the giant cream puff could have been fluffier but the chocolate cream was incredibly light and smooth. read more

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Don't miss this delicious bit of delicious German history. Classic menu, with mustard and horseradish right on the table. Brick and well worn wood just feel lovely. Great menu and a Deli. read more

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Myself and a coworker made a plan to come here, we walked around German Village beforehand, and then made our way here before it got too busy. We approached the hostess stand, she smiled and showed us a table for two next to the window. I ordered a Hefeweizen, which turned up quickly; it was cold and refreshing as I perused the menu. I was hungry, so we ordered a lot- Pretzel Bites, Bratwurst and Jagerschnitzel. The food was incredibly good, our server friendly and attentive. The place was absolutely buzzing I love to try German restaurants across the country, some are hit or miss, but this place was solid and I will definitley be back upon my next visit to Columbus. read more

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Wow wow wow I left here extremely satisfied with the food, the service and the atmosphere. Definitely a must try if you are in area read more

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Buckeye Icon We "discovered Schmidt's Sausage Haus on a visit to German Village in the 1960's, and it remains a Columbus favorite. To be certain, there are other great restaurants in German Village, as well as a plethora of excellent Columbus restaurants. There is something special about Schmidt's, and my dear wife is always pleased. Bahama Mama still attracts us after all of these years; however, the buffet is advised. Perhaps the best Cream Puff in Ohio. read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Can you ever go wrong here? Good beers, delicious food, yummy desserts and sometimes live music. The service is always fantastic and on each visit we try a new menu item and are never disappointed. read more

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We were surprise to learn the German influence in Ohio was big and so we definitely wanted to check this German restaurant out - thanks to Yelp. We definitely came for those incredibly huge cream puffs! We headed here the 1st night we got to Columbus during our roadtrip thru Ohio. It did not disappoint! We loved everything we ordered. They even have a buffet if you want to try a little bit of everything. Parking is limited and mainly street parking read more

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An iconic location in right in the heart of the German Village of Columbus, OH. It's a must do on your list when you visit Columbus. We tried the beer & the Old World Sausage Sampler. The service was amazing; the team did a great job. The ambiance just worked! As a veteran of Bavarian style German restaurants, this place was spot on. The curry wurst was the superstar in my opinion, followed by the smashed potato and the warm sauerkraut. I didn't particularly like their sausages, and the potato salad wasn't what I was expecting. I'd still definitely recommend this spot; far more positives & an experience in itself. read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Curry Wurst - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's called German town but there are only a few restaurants and a couple shops in this residential neighborhood. However- this place in particular is a must stop! We loved everything we ate. I don't think you could go wrong with anything you choose. It's nice they let u pick your sides and there's a lot of sides to chose from. Prices are decent. And then of course we had to get a GIANT cream puff and a German choc cake to take back to the hotel. Loved the giant puff so much we went back the next day to get another one to eat for dessert. This was my fave restaurant during couple days in Columbus. read more

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This was mu first time dining here. It was busy for mother's day. A friend had invited me to lunch so i was excited to give it a try. Today they had a buffet so we went for it. There was a small salad selection, mac and cheese, a variety of sausages and potato options. Everything tasted fine, I'm just not a huge fan of german food. Overall it was a nice dinning atmosphere. However for me, I'm not sure I'd be back. It is just not my vibe. read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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So while in town you have to eat right? Well I came in because I have read lots of good things about Schmidt's so I had to try. While sitting in the waiting area I spoke with several people that highly recommended the buffet. You must know I am not a buffet fan, but had I tried it. Very impressive and the food was very good. I will say if in the area again I may just try off the menu as I ate way too much food. Simeon my waiter was truly a rockstar. My cup never went empty and he made the meal better just by helping out. If you see him working I am sure he will impress you with his work ethic and friendly demeanor. I highly recommend stopping in for some food. Parking is limited so keep that in mind. read more

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Delicious and authentic German food! Service was excellent and quick! Will definitely be returning the next time I'm in the Columbus area! read more

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Really cannot be beat. Having been to Germany The food, staff, and atmosphere are really top Notch and charming. I loved the sausage sampler. The beer flight was really good and I loved sitting at the bar with the "wooden" beer fridge. Would definitely go back in an instant. read more

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The food was phenomenal! The services was perfection. The whole vibe of this restaurant is top tier! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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While on a road trip to Colorado, my wife and I made sure to stop in the historic German Village area of Columbus, Ohio. We first visited the information center where they showed a short video about how the German settlers came to Columbus. Before leaving, we asked where we should eat for a true German experience. The person there immediately recommended Schmidt's Sausage Haus, saying there were other good places, but Schmidt's was the place for authentic German food. We walked over and were seated right away. Our server greeted us and returned quickly to take our drink order. We both had iced tea. He also told us about the buffet and suggested we take a look before ordering. We checked it out, but it just didn't appeal to us that evening, so we ordered from the menu instead. My wife ordered the potato soup, and I ordered the Old World Sausage Sampler: "A combination of four sausages from famous recipes of the J. Fred Schmidt Packing Company served over hot kraut und pork with German potato salad, chunky applesauce, und split top bun." When the food arrived, it looked amazing. I honestly don't remember exactly which four sausages they were, but every one of them was excellent. The sauerkraut had great flavor, and the warm German potato salad was outstanding. The applesauce was good too, although I personally prefer smooth over chunky. I actually mixed some of the applesauce with the sauerkraut and really enjoyed that combination. For dessert, we took a couple items to go. My wife had the cream cheese tort with cherry topping, and I had the famous cream puff. The tort was okay, but the crust wasn't my favorite and the cream cheese filling was just average to me. The cream puff was definitely better. The shell was perfectly done and the filling was good, although I was hoping for a little more rich vanilla custard flavor. I think a chocolate topping would have made it even better. Later I found out they also offer a chocolate version, but our server never mentioned that option. Our server was very friendly throughout the meal. The only small thing that became a little repetitive was him saying "All right, all right, all right" after every item we ordered. Overall though, we really enjoyed our experience and were glad we stopped. The sausage and German potato salad were especially memorable, and I'm honestly considering ordering some of their sausage and potato salad shipped to us this summer. read more

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Had dinner here last week with my coworkers (a group of 4) and was quoted a 20-minute wait on a Wed evening, which was fine as we got to explore the other shops in the adorable German Village, unique gifts and chocolates galore. Our table was actually ready in less than 10 minutes, and we were given options of ordering off the menu or taking advantage of their buffet. We decided on dishes off the menu, my colleagues getting the chicken schnitzel (these were loaded with cheese), and for myself the hunter schnitzel with my choice of sides being german potato salad and green beans & spatzle (which had more green beans than spatzle in the mix). These dishes came with generous portions, the breaded pork loin particularly tasty and filling. I wasn't too big a fan of the tangy vinegary flavor in the potato salad, but I enjoyed my meal nonetheless. We couldn't leave without taking some dessert to go. I selected the peanut butter and fudge cream puff, a large pastry which just called to me from the display case in the front of the restaurant. It wasn't outstanding, but it was satisfying enough. My coworkers who got the plain cream puffs were a bit disappointed, so I'm glad I went with the chocolate covered pastry. There was also live music with a duo of musicians dressed in german attire playing the tuba and accordian inside the restaurant. This added a nice touch to the lively atmosphere. The place isn't perfect, but it had an inviting ambience, service was attentive and helpful, and the menu offered a nice variety of delicious german fare. read more

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This is generally our first stop when visiting Columbus. Get there when they open if you can because they fill up fast. We always go for the lunch buffet and share a cream puff pastry afterwards($5-half price if you get the buffet I believe). Located in the scenic German Village it's a popular restaurant and a the best neighborhood in town in my opinion. read more

Had a thoroughly enjoyable experience--almost authentic, though the place attracts diners from around the world. There are no reservations accepted and the service was excellent. We started with soup, then had bratwurst and a four-sausage platter for our main courses. For dessert, we shared an apple strudel with ice cream. Everything was delicious and very satisfying. The total bill, including two beers and tip, came to $100. There was a buffet option available for $25, but we chose not to indulge to avoid overeating. Highly recommend visiting! read more

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This place is a Columbus institution, or so I am told. Deep into German Village, if there can really be such a thing. Small parking lot, minimal street parking. Go early or late to avoid parking hell. The building is clearly part of the charm. Old brick and wood, updated with more modern materials and spaces as time marched on. The staff are friendly, efficient, and BUSY. Most dressed in "authentic" German attire. The tables are too close together and the air alternates between the smell of sausage and sweat. The food here, as most restaurants, is the main attraction. Generous portions, standard German fare. Nothing spectacular, nothing bad. Just solid decent food at a slightly higher than decent prices. I suspect I gave this a 4 star review because I suffered from anticipointment. It was good, very good, but not as good as I expected. As a Cincinnati resident I am very familiar with German food and somehow expected to be WOWed. I wasn't. The cream puff was good. Not the epitome of dessert perfection. But good. I wouldn't necessarily drive 90 minutes to go back, but would return if I were nearby. read more

The food here was absolutely AMAZING! The service and environment are so well thought out and cozy. We picked the buffet and ate way too much. They have a great selection of beer! We were able to buy a jar of horseradish to take back home to TX. We bought a vanilla cream puff and a chocolate one. After coming out of our food coma we had the vanilla puff and it was great. Can't say the best I've ever had but it was good. I'm hoping the chocolate is better. Both were baked too long imo. Our waitress was so beautiful. She treated us like family and recommended only the best. I love the dress attire. read more

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The Food the service the casual good vibes and the live German music keeps us coming back! They have a deli built right in with fresh sausages homemade to go with amazing pastries, German cake you name it! Never make the mistake of NOT taking a Buckeye Cream Puff home!! The pretzel nuggets are a must! Perfectly salted, baked fresh and then Flash Fried for the perfect crisp factor, but still soft inside . I suggest the Sausage Sampler Platter This German Gem was established in 1866 and is still always busy. Genießen!!! read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Schmidts Famous Pretzel Nuggets - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I ordered a frankfurter platter at the fair while volunteering for the day. The sauerkraut was my favorite part. I love the texture of the potato salad, but my appetite always wants mashed potatoes with sauerkraut! The frankfurter hit the spot - it's close to a regular hot dog flavor - as I do not like more seasoned sausages. Thanks for having a hearty meal available at the fair! read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Frankfurter platter at the Ohio State Fair - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This ended up being my boyfriend's favorite meal of our trip to Columbus, Ohio. Located in the charming German Village, Schmidt's Sausage Haus and Restaurant served up some seriously good, freshly made sausages. The currywurst was delicious and absolutely worth trying. We each ordered the sampler platter to taste a variety of sausages -- definitely the way to go. The braised cabbage, though, wasn't my favorite (a bit too mushy for me), but everything else made up for it. The fresh bread and flavorful sausages had me cleaning my plate... minus the cabbage . The homemade chunky applesauce was a standout -- not too sweet, with a fresh-from-the-orchard taste that I loved. By the end, I was so full I could barely move. My only regret? Not saving room for dessert. Their display was insane -- giant half-pound cream puffs and strudels that had me drooling just looking at them. If you're in Columbus, this spot is a must-try for comfort food lovers. read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Old World Sausage Sampler - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Sampler was good. Allowed me to see what this place was all about. Apps were good..definitely get the pretzel bites. Beer selection was great. Staff was very good and friendly. Cream puff worth trying but you will want to share. The area round it was great to check while we waited since they will text you when your table is ready. Only con is dinner took a very long time...we were there close to 2 hours. read more

The food is amazing, 2 of us had the buffet because we wanted to try all of there meats and the German sides. I enjoyed every that they had . The rest of the family had the Schnitzel dinners and we took all of the different desserts back to the hotel to enjoy later cause we were too full. The waitress was fantastic. The service was excellent. We had to wait about 20 minutes to get a table but hey, I didn't think that was bad for the night so we didn't have for Friday night that's pretty decent. I love the ambience of the restaurant is really unique and that everybody wears German outfits to go with the theme. read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My husband and I brought our 2 kids (3 and 1 years old) to Schmidt's and loved it. They had a buffet which was perfect for me to try all the different bratwursts. My 1 year old was able to eat at the buffet for free and loved everything that she tried. My 3 year old had a hotdog and waffle fries. The sizing was pretty big but it was so yummy that he ate every bite. My husband got the Bahama Mama and loved that too. For dessert we have one of the peanut butter/ chocolate cream puffs, and it was so hard for us to not get a second one because it was GOOD (and I'm not even a huge chocolate person). They said they don't have a buffet every night, so if you're looking to try a few different things on their menu, I would definitely suggest calling ahead to make sure they have a buffet because it was well worth it. read more

Definately should be on your top places to visit while in Columbus. Set in a pristine quaint location in the heart of German Village, Schmidts is a local institution, rightfully so. Expect a long wait, but using Yelp's waitlist feature made the wait much more convenient, as well as the near shops that stay open late! We were seated in one of many dining rooms, packed yet roomy at the sametime. We opted for the buffet because I wanted to taste all the sausages! Yummy!!! The Curry Sausage was so good, well, everything was so good. I have an unfortunate egg intolerance so I really appreciated the traditional Potato Salad that was OHHHH so yummy! The service was fun and prompt. Clearly he enjoyed his work! Oh, the live polka music! So much fun! We had to skip the Cream Puffs, but DANG IT! They looked scrumptious! Take some time to drive around the Village before dark. You won't regret your experience at Schmidts Sausage Haus! read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Pleanty of parking in the surrounding areas. Please be respectful of the neighbors. - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great Food and atmosphere. The employees are quick and courteous. The creampuffs are excellent read more

Great food. Great prices. Extensive drink menu. I tried a late harvest German wine I really enjoyed. My curry wurst had a nice kick to it. The waffle fries taste great with their beer cheese. The spaetzel was good. We bought a big cream puff for breakfast the next day. It was fantastic. Cozy restaurant. We had a table by the window. Saw a few people block traffic to take a picture in front of a nearby flower shop. No idea why. Service was excellent. Lorenzo took good care of us. read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Currywurst, waffle fries, spaetzel - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've been visiting Schmidt's while in town for business since 1996 and I can't believe that I haven't written a review yet. So here goes. I've done sausage plates, buffet nights and schnitzels, but my favorite plate is a perfectly tender sauerbraten with ginger snap sauce over spaetzle and red cabbage. And you can't go wrong with some potato pancakes on the side. There will be a wait for a table, but that's why there is a bar with German beers. Service is always awesome and the food is consistently on point. I'll be back next time I'm in town! read more

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I've only been here twice, and wow it's a great experience. The food is authentic and prepared expertly. I'm without question a schnitzel guy, and while everyone raves about their amazing sausages (they are fantastic) for me it's all about the schnitzel. Crispy on the outside, piping hot and tender on the inside, not greasy at all. We sat at the small bar this time and it was perfect, crispy cold beers to match. After dinner wander over to little shops and take home some chocolate treats. You can even take home sausages and deserts - highly recommend !! read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Absolutely perfect ! These guys know their Wiener Schnitzel & Gravy, crispy and tender, gravy and potatoes were awesome - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped in after the Home & Garden Show for a late lunch. Seated immediately; dining area fairly busy and waiter quickly got us menus and water. Sandwiches big, hot and tasty with lots of meat. Pretzel bun fresh and soft. Beans cooked but not mushy; spaetzle firm but soft...both mild in flavor. Another great meal...took home a peanut butter cream puff...decadent! Long standing favorite restaurant in the village...food and service consistently great! read more

Schmidt's Sausage Haus - Fat Daddy w/ green beans & spaetzle - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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not what it used to be unless you just come for desserts and atmosphere food bland and meatloaf dry

We got several recommendations for Schmidt's before our visit to Columbus, and it was definitely worth the visit! It was fairly packed when we arrived, but we only waited about 20 minutes. If you have a smartphone you can check your place in line through the Yelp app. Our server was friendly and helpful when we had questions about the menu. We both got the Weiner schnitzel. Both the red cabbage and potato salad sides were delicious, as well as the schnitzel itself. We had the famous cream puff for dessert, which was divine. Perfectly baked pastry and a very generous portion of cream. Definitely would return if we're in Columbus again. read more