YUM! I am allllll about soup, so when I walked by this place in Heidelberg (just off the…read moreHauptstrasse) on a recent trip, I knew I had to eat there. Came back the next day and loaded up a bowlful of one of the daily specials. I got the small bowl and it was PLENTY, I can't even imagine what a large would have looked like! I loved that you could choose which toppings you wanted -- fun! The shop next door shares ownership, so you can choose which place to sit in and order from both. Definitely will be back!

This place is super awesome! The food is yummy and the staff is super great. I found it to be a…read morelight meal that is still satisfying and won't weigh you down. Compared to lots of places I visited in Germany, this is by far the most progressive in terms of food. They have really good selection o

Lovely little sandwich place behind the cathedral and you can make your own! It's important to me…read morebeing lactose intolerant and they spoke enough English for me to choose the toppings. I had chicken, carrots, olive spread and goat cheese on a roll. Excellent large sandwich for the price. Really good mint tea in the bottle too.

Like other great finds in Germany Schnitzelbank was a Yelp recommended find. Tucked into a side…read morestreet off the main drag we found our way back to this hidden gem. With only a few tables in the place you quickly make new friends and end up dining next to strangers. We originally sat with a couple of local Germans and after they left a musician from the local college joined for her meal. Great schnitzel options here and true charm stood out for us. Would highly recommend this place to others in Heidelberg.

Schnitzelbank is the highest rated restaurant in Heidelberg, and with just cause…read more We lucked out coming here around 1430 HRS because we just missed the lunch rush and just beat the early dinner crowd. The weather was beautiful for sitting outside. I wish I had gotten our server's name because he was outstanding. Friendly, witty, and willing to help navigate the menu - he made our dining experience even better. We started with a couple of local wines that were amazing - a red and a rosé. Some bread and butter came to our table with our escargot starter and side salad. The bread and starter were delicious. Our snails were hot and garlicky with plenty of juice to sop up. The side salad was also very tasty and fresh. For our mains I went with the Schnitzelbank Platter and my lady went with the Pepper Schnitzel. My platter came with a local delicacy called saumagen, as well as roasted pork, sausage, roasted potatoes, and sauerkraut. The saumagen was the highlight for me. Our server was also excited we got it. It is a local offering consisting of various meats and other items wrapped up in a stomach and served as a loaf-style meat. The pepper schnitzel was also outstanding - the sauce was indeed peppery, but it didn't smother the schnitzel, which was breaded nicely and not dry, as some schnitzels can be. And after all that food, still, an apple strudel. This was so worth it. I don't even like sweets in the USA, but in Europe, they are something else. This was something else. We had a lot of great meals on our trip, but this was probably the best. Not just for the food, but for the overall experience, it's easy to see why this is the shining star in Heidelberg.

Usually five soups on offer in addition to salads and bagel sandwiches. At least one soup is…read morevegetarian, sometimes vegan. All veg items are clearly marked. The restaurant is small and pleasant; it used to have unusual seating, but has normalized now. Its location is right next to a large Alnatura, a German natural foods chain (sort of like a Whole Foods in the US). If you're in transit through Mainz, reckon on about 15 minutes to walk there from the main train station.