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As someone born and raised in Franconia in Bavaria, I was really excited to visit Waldmann Brewery and experience what I hoped would feel like a taste of home. While I can appreciate the effort and the atmosphere, the food just did not quite hit the mark for me personally. The dishes felt more American influenced than traditionally German, and overall they lacked some of the authenticity and flavors I associate with Bavarian and Franconian cuisine. Unfortunately, we did not really enjoy the food as much as we had hoped. That said, the history and character of the building were genuinely impressive. The restoration work and historic atmosphere were easily the highlight of the visit and made the experience worthwhile from that perspective. I think people looking for a local interpretation of German inspired food may enjoy it more than someone expecting a more traditional experience.
Such a fun brewery/gastropub in St Paul! You have to love the space. It's an old firehouse and the patio in the nice weather months is fire. Parking can be tricky; there's not really a lot here, so you have to get lucky with the street. Staff are great here. They are always fun to chat with and will make recommendations if you need them. On our most recent venture here, I tried the spaetzle. Hubs had a burger and got the beer cheese soup. I had a bite of the soup and it was so good. The spaetzle was a little plain, but so tasty. You gotta try a beer here too. I had the hefeweizen, which I loved. Definitely stop in the summer and enjoy the patio if you have the opportunity.
Beers and food combo. This is easily in the top 3 breweries I have ever been too! Let's start with the food Appetizers you must try are the Bavarian pretzel and bring a crowd so you can get the charcuterie board!! adding the beer cheese for three dollars is definitely worth it. It's pretzels, huge and they're made fresh and you definitely could tell. Most of the time I like to share so I like to do the wurst platter, please try the curry wurst. It's the best one ,the jalapeño cheddar is also a crowd favorite. Beers: every time you come in they have their classic he advising beers and they have a bunch of seasonal beers. Right now, I'm a big fan of the Dunkel, definitely a winter style beer. I'm a big fan of their milled wine. It's hot on tap in the winter. In summertime, I'm a big fan of the Kolsch! It's really hard to go wrong with anything! I think it brings his brewery full circle is that you're in the historic house and it's a very cool setting. It's a great place to meet a bunch of people eat some food and have some beers. Have some great conversation. The staff is very attentive and very knowledgeable. It's a very simple. You get some food have a few beers and that's what woodburning stove in the winter. It's very cabin rustic vibes. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to go if you haven't been there before you'll understand why when you try it.
Are you looking for German food? A quaint little spot? A place that feels like you are being transported to somewhere other than Saint Paul? This is your place!! It's nestled in between other houses, so if you don't pay attention, you could miss it! This is street parking and make sure you watch for signs so you don't get a ticket! There is no reservation option, so be prepared to possibly wait, as this is not a large place. With that being said, not plan on staying super long either. This is not the place to just sit after your meal and chat. There will be others waiting for your table! Plan on a max of 60-85mins. The service here was good. They treated you like you were a regular, which added to the cozy feeling of this place! We sat at the bar. My boyfriend got some beer and he loved it! The bread and butter was very simple but perfectly done! The sausages here are delish! The walleye tasted fresh and the veggies were perfectly cooked! Overall, this was a very fun little spot to find in Saint Paul and definitely with the trip!
Great service, amazing vibes, I love this place (except that I always spend a pretty penny when I go here). I love the food here. The platter is great for trying a variety of things and I highly recommend sharing. Four brats doesn't seem like a lot of food but it really it. Definitely feeds 3-4 people. Also a great spot to just have a beer, bring your pet (patio), and chill.
Great beer, good food, amazing patio, all with a little history to the building. First, it is a brewery so I feel like I should mention the beer. I love the German styled beers! The Dunkel is fantastic! Beautiful dark lager that is malty and toasty without being too heavy. I also tried the Waldmann Pilsner and it didn't disappoint. This Pilsner is full of flavor and delicious. Food was really good. Both the Tangy Beet Salad with chicken and the House Schnitzel was very good. Both plates were generous portions. The Greek Yogurt and Feta were a good touch to the salad. The Schnitzel sat on a generous portion of Spatzle. The Spetzle is so good that it is almost the star of this dish. I love the historic charm to this place. The patio is beautiful and check out their music schedule I would love to watch an artist perform out on the patio. All of this with great service too!
Fun, classic German beer spot with great service! In a small, warm, cozy space, they do table service with classic German food and beers. They have some wines as well, along with some non alcoholic options. The beer selection was a bit limited, and one beer was also tapped out. The food was super authentic, and our service was quick. It's got a dark bar vibe, so in the later evening probably not super family friendly, but we sat in a more private dining area and were offered a high chair, so we felt comfortable with a quiet baby. If she fussed, we likely would have stepped out to preserve the atmosphere - something to keep in mind! Great spot if you're craving a cozy beer bar.
History, charm, ambiance - this place has it all. We've been here many times and it is a local gem to say the least. This particular visit was for the German New Years toast! The gorgeous tree, fire pits a-blazing, folks bundled up and enjoying the outdoors, all to bring in 2026 with a festive toast! The chilled beers and mulled wine were flowing and the restaurant was also buzzing with good eats and warm seats! This crew is always friendly and welcoming.
Loved visiting here! Their lager is one of my favorites -- super crisp and refreshing. The food is good but pretty basic -- more like beer-friendly snacks (sausages, chips, etc.) rather than full meals. The vibe is so cute, especially in the winter! Cozy, inviting, and definitely a great spot for a casual date night. I'll be back for the beer and atmosphere for sure!
I've been to Waldmann twice now and had great experiences both times! Although the indoor seating is somewhat small, we were able to get tables for 3-5 people right away both times. The indoor seating is quaint and showcases its history. The outdoor patio is beautiful and quiet, with large picnic tables and smaller tables. The beer is good and the food is great! We recently got "Amos's Lunch" and added a pretzel. It was a great charcuterie spread. They didn't skimp on the meats and cheeses- it was enough for 5 to share! I am not usually a fish person, but I LOVED the smoked trout that came with it. The staff were super friendly. The one down side is it's mainly street parking, but that won't stop me from coming back!
If you like beer you have to go here! One of the oldest buildings in St. Paul let alone one of the oldest breweries. These people really know beer. So well crafted, so unique. You might as well be in Germany The food is good too and the ambience is just so unique. A real treasure!!
Olde building, intimate yet spacious seating, nice service, and the food was fulfilling/generous.
Stumbled upon this cool brewery with my in-laws. As soon as you walk in it takes you back to the late 1700's if that's what it looked like back then. It reminded me of one of those east coast pubs that takes you back to colonial time. That's the ambience. Drinks - we all had different beverages. A bunch of us had beer and others had wine. I had a rose and it was great. Food - we had the Ploughman platter. It was delish and everything was so fresh. The different mustards are really interesting too. The entrance for this establishment is around the back. See pic for entrance as well as parking info. We'll be back to try more delish options! read more
Definitely start with the freshly baked Biergarten pretzel with mustard and cheese dips. Yum! I had the chicken schnitzel, and was surprised when I got a fat chicken breast instead of a thinly pounded piece of meat as I've had before in Germany. But it was juicy and crispy, so also good. The tender, fluffy spaetzle tastes light and buttery, with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. We also had the käsespätzle with bratwurst; which my husband likes. The burger comes with bacon and a generous piece of lettuce and tomato. read more
1 year ago
What a patio! We've had a lovely evening amongst accommodating staff (Michael was terrific). Dog friendly in the Biergarten area. Such lovely ambiance to basque in history, music, and delicious drink. Musical talents to boot! read more
2 years ago
Met the owner, he was very knowledgeable about the building & history about the city. Awesome guy. Beer is great. Beers were crispy & fresh. Ordered trout dip. The dip was delicious, nice smokey taste. Pretzel had a couple sauces to use. All good. I'd strongly suggest visiting before a Wild game or if you're in the area. read more
My husband and I were attending a concert in St. Paul, so we decided to head to Waldmann's German restaurant and brewery...based on reviews from none other than...Yelp itself! :D I'm not typically a huge fan of German cuisine, so I was a little reluctant, but my husband talked me into it, and I'm really glad he did! We decided to order the wurst plate and the käsespätzle and split them, and to my surprise, the dishes were absolutely delicious. The wurst plate had a yummy sausage (we got the vegetarian one) that was cooked to perfection and super tasty, even though it was vegetarian (I'm the meat eater in our duo). The käsespätzle, a cheesy German noodle dish, was equally amazing - I'd never had it before and was very impressed - definitely not mac and cheese! Our server really took care of us - stopping by several times to make sure our drinks were refilled, etc. One of the highlights of our visit was the outdoor seating and live bluegrass music - and the weather happened to be really nice to top it off. Waldmann exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant and TASTY evening out. read more
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This is a place you must try! I was transported back in time with the musicians that were playing traditional music. They have an incredible place indoors but their patio is super cute and has large wooden tables. For parking you'll have to do street parking so keep that in mind. This is a dog friendly place as well you just have to enter through the patio. I came here to order the pretzel but after much thought I figured I'd try the smoked trout dip and save the pretzel for when I bring my kids. It was an AMAMAMAMAZINGGGGG dish. It truly does make you want to eat your vegetables even tho I should do that more often. I had the cheeseburger and shockingly enough it was quiet light. My thought is that it has to do with the type of bun they use which taste more earthy. If you do some sort of sandwich pair it with their potato salad because it's delicious. I tried the pulled pork as well and it had such great flavor. That dish had the roasted potatoes which made me more convinced the way to go is potato salad. I do love that they offer special non alcoholic drinks and I was able to enjoy a sparkling drink with their home made berry syrup. I can't wait to come back and try their pretzel and cheese board. I will be making this my summer place to come for sure. read more
3 years ago
Went for Oktoberfest and it was a vibe! Super fun events and competitions, music, and food. I think I got a sour beer (I know not very German) but it was so hot out that the Oktoberfest sounded too heavy. Friendly staff as super cute European feel! read more
Another stop at Waldmann's to use our pubpass and another great experience. We had our grand pup with us and she was quite relaxed here as well. Their patio is lovely. Most parties share a table with other parties. We found a table near the back fence which gave our dog a little more room. I chose the Bordeaux wine which was very good...deep, rich berry taste. I had a craving for spaetzle and ordered that with a brat. It was good but a little too brown and white for me. Needed a veggie of some sort to color up the meal. Husband had the walleye. It was delicious and very beautifully presented. Even the people next to us were asking 'what is that, it looks delicious'. I also loved the win glasses. Need to buy some of those for my own personal use. We were there early and it was packed. Also parking is a bear so be prepared to drive around or walk a bit. read more
9 months ago
As soon as you enter on the side door you feel as if you've walking into someone else's kitchen. Instantly home cooking is on its way. That's how I feel about German food a. It's the literal version of meat and potatoes. We had the wurst plate of brat and curry. The brats were fine. The curry presence was there but did not overwhelm. The "real" mash potatoes were second to none so was the garlic mushrooms. Minneapolis likes dips with the fresh pretzels and you can't go wrong with that same with the Pilsner. The spatzle was ok. read more
Post brunch and seeking to find a place to grab a brew and stay a while, Waldmann Brewery seemed to be the natural (albeit only) option at the time. Waldmann Brewery is the place to go if: ++ You crave a space that has more history than most school history text books! Waldmann Brewery is the oldest commercial building in St. Paul. Having been built in 1857, six months before Minnesota became a state, and nearly four years before the Civil War began - every board in offers a glimpse into its rich history. As you enter you may hear some jazz wafting on the breeze while the oil lamps will light up the space. Rumor has it, there's a rather iconic bison mount upstairs that I sadly didn't get to see. ++ You're seeking a killer patio space that checks all the boxes! This patio is huge. There's a ton of tables (both individual and community style), string lights help to light things up at night, and fire pits will help to keep you warm. ++ You yearn for a modern take on classic beer styles! Sometimes less is more. Waldmann Brewery offers up a relatively smaller selection of brews, but you can tell they strive for perfection in those brews. Be warned that they follow metric sizes, but will gladly help you pick the size you want. I opted to sip on a half liter of their pilsner. It was a bit heavier than what I usually expect from a pilsner, but it was crisp and just what I was thirsting for. ++ A drool worthy food menu built around both seasonal offerings and upcoming events is your calling! I didn't choose to eat during my visit, but I did browse the menu. They offer something for every size appetite, including shareable options for groups. Waldmann Brewery def made a great place to read and sip on a classic brew before making my way north! Cheers, St. Paul! read more
I love this spot! We had to do street parking which wasn't a huge deal. I wanted to give my partner an "authentic German experience," and decided on this brewery. The food is simple and delicious. I ordered a vegan bratwurst and my partner ordered the classic bratwurst with mustard and sauerkraut. The mustard is more like crushed mustard seeds with oil and seasoning rather than a typical American mustard from the bottle which was fun!! The seating is amazing. We got to go upstairs and it was so cozy. Service is great with lots of visits to our table to check if everything was alright-- very fast and efficient. Thanks!!! read more
One of my favorite breweries I've been to (and I've been to too many lol)!! First of all, St. Paul is a beautiful city. Not quite the crazy hip party going type of city, but still giving great vibes. WALDMAN is right next to a bridge that overlooks the part of the city and a river. Nice to walk down to anticipate the amount of calories you'll be drinking. This building is straight out of history! It was built in 1857. The floors are the original! The building itself is a must-see. We stopped by for snacks .. 2 hour snacks.. lol We enjoyed the company of our great server, Cory. He was great in conversation and service. Thanks for the crowler! Beer. Amazing. GERMAN BEER IS MY FAVORITE! They must have a great brewmaster cause each of the tastings were awesome. Snacks. Amazing. Got the smoked trout and it was great!! Check them out! read more
Fun place that allows dogs and has some good brews! We stopped in here because we got the Sidewalk dog version of the pub pass and they were included. The staff was super friendly. It's mostly a German menu and even a lot of their wines are German imports! They were a little bit spendy depending on what you were getting, but most of their food and their beer is reasonably priced and tasty. The pretzel was great! Be careful of the horseradish mustard though, I'm a huge horseradish fan and it still burned some of my nose hairs out! read more
known for their adorable house-like location in St. Paul with German style beer. The beer was definitely German style so know what you're going into before you get there of course but overall we found a few favorites within the flights. They actually have a large sized menu of stuff to choose from. We settled for a pretzel with mustard and added the cheese on the side. + pickled cucumbers which I will never say bad things about. The pretzel was smaller than I expected - maybe an Instagram vs realty thing. The mustards were great (berry mustard was one flavor) but the cheese disappointed me. I expected more of a beer cheese style dipping, this one reminded us of the same consistency of cheese crackers when we were younger. Did we still eat it though? Duh! It's cheese! The patio was large and had plenty of room for seating, this is truly the perfect patio area and place for fall Oktoberfest vibes. We were hoping to explore inside but it seems like due to Covid they maybe aren't letting people sit inside? Or maybe that's how it's always been here? All in all, the staff was working hard to serve you and keep everything safe and covid-friendly! One can never complain about that - kudos! read more
2 years ago
My first time here! It was a great experience, we sat in the back in the "beer garden" where there was live music and heaters for when it gets cold out. We had German beer which was delicious and our waiter was helpful and patience! It looked really cozy inside as well. Will come back here read more
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6 years ago
Not comfortable flying during a worldwide pandemic? No problem. Try all of the great eats in your backyard. First one on the list? This German jem in St Paul. The beer is fabulous and the food is even better! I still dream of the herb spatzle! And all of the wurst's are the best!! The garlic one of the day I went was my favorite. The beet salad was refreshing and something I'd order again. Their biergarten is lovely. Lots of space. The service was good. I want to return and make my way through their menu. You really can't go wrong whatever you choose to get. köstlich is German for delicious so is Waldmann's!! Make a reservation! They do an excellent job with covid restrictions. Prost! read more
2 years ago
Another great spot. Handicap accessible. Love the patio. Ordered the Walkman Schnitzel. Staff is friendly. read more
1 year ago
Waldmann Brewery is a fun German restaurant and brewery with a huge outdoor area, yummy food, and delicious German-inspired brews located near downtown Saint Paul. We love coming here to sit in their outdoor "garden," which is both dog and kid friendly, listen to some music, and enjoy some hearty German brats and other specialities. We also really like their beer, which generally has a more German/Eastern European slant to it, but pairs perfectly with the food. They offer some "family style" platters, meaning this is a good place to bring a larger group. Service is fast and friendly, and prices are reasonable for the experience. read more
Stopped by for the live music and their October fest beer. We loved the event! I had something called a Hog Wing, resembling a pork chop on a stick. For the October fest they had a set menu and beer, so I would like to come on a regular night to try the rest of their beer and food. read more
4 years ago
Truly authentic German place with a wide selection on their menu. It's also located in a cute house right behind bad weather so you can do a little brewery hopping like we did :D We got takeout since dogs aren't allowed inside, but only outside on their patio. The hostess was very nice and even gave us seat pads for us while we drank our beer and coffee outside, both of which were great. We got the wurst basket with a jalapeno cheddar brat and potato salad - a big helping of sauerkraut was on the brat and the spicy - sourness was a fun combo. We got the jumbo pretzel with this heavier cheese sauce which I didn't think went together that well since it felt dry but both tasted good on their own. I ended up dipping the pretzel in their yummy honey mustard :) I'd definitely return again to order something different and recommend it to anyone who loves German food! read more
2 years ago
Hands down this is one of my go-to breweries every time I visit my family in MSP. I've loved German beers since I visited Germany in 2001 for a month, and Waldmann delivers top notch German biers. Their bratwursts are incredible and my favorite is the currywurst. And don't forgot their giant German pretzel with choices of three deliciously designed mustards or cheese sauce. These pretzels are large and can easily feed 4. read more
Wow. One of the best little breweries in town. I know that may be blasphemy in the twin cities filled with so many breweries but they're all hogwash as far as I'm concerned. And much like the word hogwash, those other breweries are old news. Go to waldmanns. The history alone is enough to warrant a visit. Get the big pretzel though! Super good! The beer we had was also some of the best I've had in the cities!! 100% would recommend read more
4 years ago
I think I just found my new favorite brewery. This place is a nice little hideaway in St. Paul. Because my best furry friend was with me, I didn't get to see the inside, but the patio is BEAUTIFUL and spacious. I love the vibes of this place! I got a Hefeweizen, which is always a favorite of mine when it's available at breweries. This one did not disappoint! My friend got the berry hard seltzer, and I'm definitely getting that next time. The berries were freshly muddled and bright on the palette, and the drink itself was refreshing! For food, I got the brown butter spaetzle. It came out so fast and was so good. Great herbs on it! I also got to try the pretzel, which is massive and had a gorgeous berry dipping sauce (a welcome treat since I'm not the biggest mustard fan!). Next time, I want to order the pretzel with the cheese sauce. For dessert, we split the berry strudel. I don't know how they make the whipped cream, but it was my favorite whipped cream I've ever had. The strudel itself was crispy, stuffed with berries, and so flavorful. This is a great date night spot, but it's also a great family spot. We saw plenty of both while we were there. I'll definitely be back! read more
4 years ago
Idk why this place has high reviews. We got a charcuterie board thinking it was gonna be like the yelp pics & it was a joke. I also ordered a seltzer & they didn't have any of the ingredients to put flavor in it besides ginger. I'll post a pic of what we thought we were getting & what we got. read more
This quaint brewery occupies an 18th century building that was once home to a saloon. The food was the kind of food that is stick to your ribs good including the chicken schnitzel. However, it wasn't "knock your socks off" delicious. The beer was solid as well as the pretzel appetizer. Parking is challenging but don't let that deter you. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Deliciously authentic German food, great German beers, and really attentive staff. Love the history of the building. read more
1 year ago
Had a wonderful dinner out on the dog friendly patio. The servers were fantastic. My husband has the chicken schnitzel and I had the kasespaetzle with a bratwurst. The sauce on the schnitzel was tasty! The spaetzle was surprisingly refreshing and tasty. I tend toward a more pungent palate so was expecting some bland meat and potatoes style food. Boy was I wrong! I'm glad I tried the food here. The beers were great. What a wonderful patio to checkout this summer! I give waldemann 5 thumbs up!! read more
ERMIGERD! Splurged on the Waldmann CSB, and just -wow- ... Previously had stuck to the handhelds for the most part. This was a surprising and pleasant elevation of their food experience. Chef Natalie has some serious skill. Take, for example, that pretty much everything stuck within themes of flavor, where she took fairly ordinary ingredients and made them shine. So with nothing exotic and everything seeming to fit within the Waldmann palette, these feasts demonstrated inspiration and passion for the food. It's almost as if you could taste that inspiration and passion. All four of our 3-course meals were distinct from one another. We both felt satiated without feeling too heavy or bogged down despite the decadence and richness. I usually shy away from desserts, finding them disappointingly sweet and lacking of flavor- not true of Waldmann! The desserts were also bomb. If I went into detail about the wonderful flavors, textures and nuances of these meals, it would be pages long. Instead, here's a picture of our 4 meals. read more
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7 years ago
What a unique taproom in downtown St. Paul. Great change from the industrial look most taps have adopted. Housed in the oldest commercial building in St. Paul, this brewery has three levels each with a different feel. The main level has a bar and table seating and then you can go upstairs to a split level arrangement with tables on each level. There is also patio seating. The beer is very good! We tried the dunkel, the German farmhouse ale and their Oktoberfest. All really well made and would have loved to have tried more. They serve food on site. It looks like a German centric menu with a lot of sausage and a smoked fish plate as well. We did not order food but will do so on our next trip. Highly recommend this taproom for great beers and unique setting. Within walking distance of the Xcel center too. read more
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445 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102
West Seventh
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