Came highly recommended, Definitely did not disappoint,The Diagnostic was on point, The service was Great,Enjoyed doing business here, Very professional,And Vehicle is in great hands, Will definitely recommend to Family and Friends....... read more

Came upon this spot during an evening walk through Ditmas Park and thought it looked promising, all alone on the corner of a large busy and then running down a small side street. Looked like real neighbor spot. I popped in for a drink and the bar and immediately felt at home. The bartender was friendly and got into a nice conversation with a couple at the bar. The menu looked interesting but I already had dinner planned. Tried the potato pancakes as an appetizer and saw that they looked well made, but unfortunately this batch had been fried a little too long. Will try again because they have potential (not my grandmother level but not bad). Look forward to going back again soon. read more

Everything about this place takes me back home. My mum has Hungarian roots so the food I grew up with was all Schnitzel, goulash, chicken soup etc. I have passed by Werkstatt so many times with the intentions of going in but have yet to find people to come with me. Finally, I pulled some friends with me and put my foot down. We're going to Werkstatt! So we walk in and honestly, all bars look the same, but this one just felt like it was more European pub style. I was loving it. We were seated right away with menus and water right after. Our waitress (Forgot her name but she's been there since they opened) was super attentive, nice and helpful with our decision of what to order. We settled with ordering some cocktails, wine, and for food we got the Chicken Soup, Chicken Liver Mousse, Goulash, Salmon, Side of Veggies and Side of Roasted Potatoes. For dessert we ordered Apple Strudel and another dessert, I forgot the name but it was great. The chicken soup was so hearty and flavourful, I almost thought I was eating my mums homemade soup. The Chicken Liver Mousse was something else, almost like a dessert, so tasty and sweet. The goulash, omg the goulash! You must must get the goulash if you are here for dinner. The meat was top notch, absolutely phenomenal and instead of potatoes they used spatzel which gave it this awesome twist yet still incredible. Ah! Just thinking of it I want to run back and get some more. The fish honestly reminded me of my mums salmon, it was so similarly cooked. Beautiful flavors in the spices they used to cook it in. Perfectly cooked at a medium temperature. I know I'm raving about this food, but honestly guys, this is what great food should be like. Not a single dish was left over or had any crumbs left on the plate. I really enjoyed the dinner we had here and honestly can't wait to come back for more. Especially now that I'm 45% fluent in German :p Really guys. This is a must go to on your bucket list. read more

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Gosh, I love this place! Every single thing from the specials to the regular menu items are great. Even better, the servers are so attentive and the owners are regularly around and check in with diners to make sure they're having a great experience. Portion sizes are generous and desserts are fantastic, too. Over the past few years coming here, my favorites are: pork schnitzel, bolognese special, pretzel, rhubarb cobbler, lemon cheesecake, spatzle, salmon, fried mushrooms...pretty much everything! read more

Consistently wonderful experience. Great food, great ambiance, exceptional staff. Try the goulash!

If you like Austro-German type food it is great. Ambience good. Wait staff good. Parking easy on Coney Island Ave.

I got the schofferhofer grapefruit beer, excellent. Happy hour is from 5pm to 7pm. The ambiance is really nice. The place has a cozy vibe to it. The burger option on the menu is really good. read more

Werkstatt - Schofferhofer grapefruit German beer - Austrian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yum! open and pretty full menu in these covid times. food was pretty good although I will say the fries were cold and maybe a little less fresh than would be expected only living on the opposite corner of the restaurant but! we were pleased. cant wait until the calamari app is back! read more

This is my first time in 7 years visiting Ditmas Park - it's a beautiful neighborhood and a nice walk to the restaurant! When I walked into this restaurant, I immediately knew the food would be good - the room smelled SOOO GOOD!! Everybody's plate looked delicious as I walked by the ambience is beautiful. Anytime I go to a new restaurant, i try to be as basic as possible to get an idea how good the chef is - so I got the Rosemary chicken. DELICIOUS. Well seasoned, tender chicken. I want to try the kielbasa with mashed potatoes it looked and smelled so good. Next time. Desserts are superb, I got the ice cream sundae, my friends got the lemon creme cake... I don't even like ice cream, but this tasted like high quality milk and/or cream and didn't leave a gross sticky aftertaste that typical sugary ice cream does (hence the reason I don't like it). The lemon cream cake was a beautiful slice,that too I want to try next time. NOTE: They only accept American Express or else cash. So make sure you take a friend that has either one - and sign up for venmo lol!! read more

Big beers and awesome food. The beers were awesome, and the food was much better than I expected. There's a sign in front, claiming this place has the best pretzel, and they're probably right. I would come back here solely for the pretzel; it was fluffy, crispy on the outside, and not loaded with salt. We also had the weiner schnitzel, which was good, as well; it came with a variety of tasty condiments. Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Food quality: 5/5 Food quantity: 4/5 Price: 4/5 read more

What a lovely place! Cozy and very "neighborhoody" - and just good food. We got takeout -- matzoh ball soup, a huge pretzel, a burger, and a special salad. All delicious. The pretzel was soft and warm and came with mustard and a cheese sauce. The matzoh ball soup came with huge matzoh balls and was a good portion. We had a grapefruit beer while we waited. Friendly service. read more

Works every time! A great neighborhood restaurant. It's hard to decide what to order because I can't eat all the dishes I crave. This visit we ordered a variety pack and shared. We had their amazing Pretzel, the brussels sprouts, a butternut squash soup that was on special and their chicken snitzle along with a few glasses of their wine on draft. Everything was comforting filling and delicious. The butternut squash soup was not standard and what we were expecting but was well spiced and has good texture because of the house made croutons. Their pretzel is one of the best I've ever had--soft and salty served with a tasty aioli. The snitzle was classic served with a light salad and is very satisfying. I'll be back soon! read more

Werkstatt - The king of pretzels and a nice glass of red wine on draft. - Austrian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this restaurant! We've been back several times. Music is great, drinks are great but the FOOD is out of this world. Tasty and plentiful! read more

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Absolutely loved this place on all fronts. Good vibe with "vintage" German/Austrian signs, décor throughout the restaurant and bathroom. Really friendly staff. Good drink menu with some really cozy, warm winter drinks. And the schnitzel was incredible - perfectly fried, and the pickled sides (potato, coleslaw, etc.) complimented it oh so well. Didn't care for the fruit jam thing, but to each its own. read more

Terrific place on Coney island Ave. We ordered the Pretzel.. Wow it was great!! the Goulash was very good, and so was the burger! service was great as well. read more

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So why all the 5 star reviews here? Because this place is freakin terrific. Schnitzel? Yum. Chicken Paprika with spaetzle? Whoa! Excellent salads? Yup. Cold and enormous draft beers? Amen. A hot - in fact very hot - mulled wine with rum on a cold night? Mmmmm. Sacher tort, linzer tort, a perfect poire belle Helene? You got it. My only issue is it's going to take me a while to eat my way through the entire menu. read more

Ditmas Park is changing fast, and there's no better way for a neighborhood to announce that it's a cultural hotspot, relevant and modern other than with its own Austrian restaurant with draft beer and wine. Yes, WINE ON TAP and it's exactly what Brooklyn and I needed. On opening night we had the chicken schnitzel and home made bratwurst. Both were well prepared, but I've got schnitzel on my mind. It surprised me with how good it was from first bite. Thin, breaded cutlets of chicken lightly fried then piled on top of each other. Two could easily share a plate and be satisfied as you get about 3-5 substantial slices of schnitzel in one serving. The owners, Robin and Thomas, were nice enough to let us see the space and sample the beer before opening day. It was the first time I had a stout. Theirs is almost creamy with distinct notes of chocolate with no bitterness. The grapefruit beer is made with about 3% alcohol, also super light, fruity, and delicious. These beers make for great brunch drinks because of their lightness, so you can start drinking as early as you can get there. The only way to end anything good is with sweetness. For dessert, if I can have a strudel, I most likely always will. This strudel does not meet standards. It does not satisfy. It by far surpasses all expectations... baked fresh and served warm with a side of cream. You do yourself a disservice if you eat here and don't get it. You do yourself a disservice if you don't drop by at all. read more

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*Cash or Amex only* I've never had Austrian food before but hello Werkstatt, you've made me a convert and want to eat Austrian brunch every single day. I came with a friend on Sunday for brunch. It was fairly empty and definitely a place where you can sit down and hold a comfortable conversation. The location is more residential/quiet than most and has an old America kind of vibe. I ordered the green eggs and ham while my friend ordered the French toast (stuffed apricot- sounds amazing already)! Now, this was no Dr. Seuss moment but it was darn fantastic. For $15, you get complimentary ice coffee, your entree of choice, and an oj/libation of choice. I like creamed spinach but I LOVE Viennese creamed spinach. There's just an extra elevation of creaminess and heartiness. Broken yolk + ham + rösti potatoes + creamed spinach = breakfast bliss For quality and value, Werkstatt is definitely one of the top brunch contenders in Brooklyn. I can't wait to come back to take a stab at their dinner and other brunch options! read more

Werkstatt - French toast, green eggs & ham! - Austrian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My husband and I dined at Werkstatt for the first time this evening and loved it. The restaurant has the cutest decor and exudes a warm feeling. I ordered the Red & Green Oak Leaf Salad and the Chicken Paprika dish. My husband ordered the Matzah Ball soup and Wiener Schnitzel. Everything was delicious and the service was perfect. We plan to return in the near future for another fabulous dinner. read more

Got the pretzel($13) and the bratwurst($19) the pretzel was soft and straight out of the oven warm. However they were both incredibly buttery, I've had lots of pretzels in Germany but not all of them had this much of butter coating on it. Tasted awesome but if you are someone who don't usually eat much butter, this might be a bit too much for you(for example me). read more

Werkstatt - Giant Pretzel with Liptauer Cheese Brunch - Austrian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Here sits a polished Werkstatt, lovingly assembled. On spying the menu, I wondered if the prices were a bit high for the location. After our food requests, the waiter told us of a wrinkle with the order and deftly smoothed it over. On discovering layer and layer of delicious chicken, the Schnitzel was proclaimed winner. With toasty strudel on the way, there was enough for lunch the next day. I've since been to a restaurant arguably fancier but definitely lower value and half hearted service. Robin is very welcoming and naturally present in the house. Thomas has wisely lined up a balanced variety of beer on tap. All the staff have been warm and inviting. Werkstatt has a feeling more hearth than eatery. I will return to this solid establishment, with pleasure. read more

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ambience was nice , glad it's an option in the neighborhood. but i thought the food prices were a bit high. if i'm paying $20 for a burger it should be incredible. read more

When I saw an Austrian restaurant pop up in our neighborhood map a few months ago, I was convinced it was a tech glitch and moved on. Fast forward 6 months and what comes up on a short walk from our apartment? This place! Walked in on a Sunday evening, my wife and I sat at the bar in lieu of waiting for a table. Dan, the bartender, came right over and a wonderful evening ensued. 1 Manhattan (with Bullet, their regular is Makers beware), 1 Werkstatt cocktail which is so dangerous. Tastes like boozy grapefruit. Ordered the chicken schnitzel and the Spetzle. Both came with great sides, really great. Potatoes, cucumbers that had been marinated, cabbage, and a bit of salad. We cleaned our plates. Kudos to these pioneers, keeping it simple and low key to match the the neighborhood they are serving so well. Will be back soon! read more

Werkstatt - Austrian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Can't believe we just discovered this place! Amazing burger, great fries, delicious pickled vegetables, and the chicken liver mousse is off the chain! Super fast delivery as well. read more

MY FAMILY WENT TO WERK STATT at 509 Coney Island Ave,Bklyn,NY. 11218 RESTAURANT YESTERDAY. MY SISTER-IN-LAW IS severely ALLERGIC TO GLUTEN SHE ASKED FOR the CHICKEN LIVER AND WAS SERVED RYE BREAD WITH IT! SHE ASKED FOR SOME VEGETABLES A FEW CARROTS OR CELERY TO EAT WITH IT AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO SUBSTITUATIONS! Gluten free means gluten free ergo not served with bread. THE WAITER WAS SURLY! WE BELIEVE IT WAS BECAUSE HE WAS GARANTEED A 20% TIP REGARDLESS OF HOW BAD HIS SERVICE WAS! The place is relatively expensive! The menu gave no description of the foods in depth. I ORDERED THE PAPRIKA CHICKEN WHICH WAS SERVED LUKEWARM (NOT HOT) AND CONSISTED OF A PAPRIKA CREAM SAUCE OVER TWO CHICKEN LEGS (VERY GOOD-SIZED PORTION) BUT NOT TO MY LIKING though the spaetzle was very good. The chicken WAS BLAND WITH NOTHING TO MAKE IT SHINE OUT IN ANY WAY! The chicken tasted as if it was boiled not baked IT WAS VERY REMINISENT OF AN INDIAN DISH OF CHICKEN TIKKA I'VE HAD WHICH IS ALSO SERVED WITH A CREAM SAUCE. My cousin and son enjoyed their hamburgers and a pretzel both of which are pretty hard to mess up. My brother got the fried veal cutlet, the onion soup was good, my wife got the pork tenderloin, my aunt got the chicken schnitzel. The risotto with brussels sprouts was ALSO very good. The chairs were very wobbly due to poor maintenance/loose screws which the owner manager changed for me! If one had broken beneath me this review would be much worse than it is so far. The last time I was there three or four years ago I must have had the goulash because I was told in truly clear terms that Jagger schnitzel with hunters' sauce would never be served there as it is a German dish! I apologized immediately. It is an Austrian restaurant The meal came out to $354.00 which included a $50 tip. Which really was not earned! It is unfortunate because my brother wanted to celebrate my 70th birthday and it just did not turn out as well for me as the last time I went there. The beer was good and the food for me mediocre. They only accept Amex or cash! From my past experience a restaurant that requires ONLY cash or AmEx cards only usually has/or had a cash flow problem and cannot afford the additional fees the other credit cards insist on. It also limits the clientele to those who have the cash on them to pay or in their bank. Amex pays its creditors in full every month from my past understanding. read more

Authentic Austrian fare with a flair! Loved the spaetzle with cheese. The onion soup was the best I've had in ages. Food coma after the meal -- a blissful one. read more

Came here for valentine's dinner with my wife. Parking was easy to find. Small little restaurant with nice decor that kind makes you forget you are in new york city. Had their chicken liver terrine and pan fried brussels sprouts for appetizers and beef gulasch and pork filet wellington. The chicken liver terrine was delicious. Not too salty and was flavorful. The brussels sprouts were a little too oily and tasteless. The beef gulasch was good. The beef was tender and flavorful. The spatzle was interesting. Really like the texture and kind of like pasta. The pork filet wellington was pretty unique. The pork was moist and tender. The pastry puff kind of fell apart but if you put it back together with the pork, it tastes something out of the ordinary. In the end we with with the chocolate cake for dessert. Not too sweet and had a texture similar to a brownie. Overall, this is a unique little restaurant. Food is above average. Service is fast and friendly. But note that they only take cash or american express credit cards read more

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An absolute gem just south of Prospect Park. I've been there a few times and have enjoyed each and every one has been terrific. Salad selection (cucumber potato and beet) with Schnitzel is terrific. I had the special pork chop tonight which was definitely a top 5 of any I've had in my life. Great authentic beer selection, a nice ambient bar, terrific art and vibe makes this place somewhere you'll absolutely love. read more

Werkstatt - Happy pretzel! - Austrian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The best thing that happened in my neighborhood in many years!!! Wonderful and very authentic Austrian food!! Their schnitzel is just out of this world!!! And they deliver if you want as well. A must have is their pretzel with cheese sauce!! And the Strudel is amazing!! Not expensive to boot!! read more

We stopped in for some late night tapas and drinks. The draft selection featured both domestic and foreign craft beers. I opted for a witbier from Belgian which was superb. We shared the chicken liver pate, salami, and liptauer. The liptauer is a creamy cheese spread mixed with paprika giving it a balance of savoriness, creaminess, spiciness, and smokiness. I'd certainly recommend it. The service was friendly, knowledgable, and attentive. Note that only cash and American Express are accepted. read more

Food always excellent, especially the schnitzel. Love the grapefruit beer. Sitting sometimes a problem.

Excellent service and food! I recommend the cod schnitzel! The bar feels nostalgic and warm.

Gave it another shot because I figured first time was a fluke when the manager was rude to us but unfortunately it's not the case. Second time was even worse. Food is honestly mediocre. Was forcing it because my wife is half Austrian and really wanted to eat food from my culture. I was so hesitant to leave this bad review in times of covid but honestly the way the manager treated us two times in a row was so horrid it left my wife in tears. Sadly never going back and do not recommend the food. It's extremely salty like the staff. read more

Pre-kid, Hubby and I used to love eating at restaurant bars: More often than not, the vibe was so convivial, we wound up making fast friends with our fellow barflies. And we never felt guilty if we felt like just sharing an entree the way we would if we took up a table. Flash forward to now. Somehow or another the bar at Werkstatt has charmed its way into our hearts for the occasional date night. Recently, Hubby and I cobbled together a meal with the following: Smoked Fish Crepe: Sauerkraut overwhelmed all the other flavors. Should have listened to our sweet, helpful bartender, who suggested we order it sans kraut. Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts: My favorite dish on the entire menu. It is usually an Asian twist on fried Brussels Sprouts that hooks me, but this...The smoked paprika makes it downright heady. Shared Burger with Bacon Marmalade: Definitely something I'd order again, but could've used a few more pinches of salt and I could not taste any bacon in the marmalade. Also really, really, really wish fries were offered as a side. Other dishes I have tried on previous visits: Pretzel: Huge and very shareable. As good as everyone says, but perhaps a bit pricey at $10. Matzoh Ball Soup: I grew up eating Matzoh Ball Soup with veggies and chicken included in the broth and that is my gold standard today. So while this clear-broth version was well-made, it didn't do it for me. Wiener Schnitzel: Not a memorable rendition for me. All I can recall is that it needed some salt. Bratwurst: Liked this, and the wonderful rye bread that accompanied it at the time I tried it. Goulash & Spatzle: The Goulash did not disappoint, plus I am a sucker for spatzle. On this latest visit, we did indeed make friends at the bar. One new friend gave a thumbs-up to the Chicken Liver Terrine and another loved the Calamari & Kielbasa. *****Finally, when it came time to settle up, we whipped out our Visa card, having totally forgotten that only cash or Amex are accepted. It was no fun to see our recently replenished cash supply totally wiped out. We saw the same thing happen with another customer. If Visa was accepted, we, and I am sure many others, would definitely dine here more often. read more

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What a great little spot in Brooklyn. My wife and I had the chicken schnitzel from their brunch menu. It was outstanding. The chicken was perfect- both in taste and preparation. The pickled salads that came with it were delicious. This was a delicious meal in a cozy restaurant that did not disappoint. Thank you Werkstatt!! read more

Werkstatt - Just had the Chicken Schnitzel. Delicious meal in this cozy spot here in Brooklyn. The food was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. - Austrian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this place , from inside and out ! Whatever you try is perfect, pretzel is the best! My go to place for goulash and Brussels sprouts!

This was a really nice find for a group of us on a cold day between soccer games in prospect park. When you walk in it looks like a small bar with about 15 tables and a bar but they have a back room with wood burning stove heating the room. The atmosphere was perfect. I had bratwurst with sauerkraut and potato which was excellent. The goulash looked delicious and I was sorry I didn't take up my friends offer to taste it but it's just an excuse to go back. The liver pate was a great appetizer. All washed down with a really spicy Bloody Mary! I wasn't even through my first bite when I was already planning a revisit. What a hidden gem. read more

Werkstatt - Goulash - Austrian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is our go-to-neighborhood place. The restaurant is run so well and has a great extensive menu unlike new trendy restaurants. The wait staff are so professional and efficient. There are always new and exciting specials on the board. We've been picking up and eating outside. It would be tragic if this place did not survive Coronavirus. read more

Delicious, every single time. So great having such varying cocktail options in the neighborhood. The 'specials page' daily- you can't go wrong. Fantastic service every time. Not bad, huh? ;) read more

Our complete experience here was a 3/5, but this place does serve some good food if you're looking for Eastern European fare. We came here for brunch and sat out on the patio with our small dog. We were looking to go to Hunger Pang down the street but their outdoor section was closed that day. Luckily, we called this place and they said that they had an outdoor patio that allowed dogs. The start of our experience here was rather unsavory, I have to say. The hostess told us to follow her to the back patio and then only after we got there did she tell us very sternly that we cannot bring our dog through the restaurant and that it was unacceptable. I have no idea what her thought process was when she asked us to follow her and then proceeded to lead us through the restaurant. Maybe she should have led us around the outside? It's our first time here. How were we suppose to know how to get to the back patio from the outside? This put a bad taste in our mouths before we had even tasted any of their food. Our waiter himself was fantastic and did a great job with our service. He took our orders (spatzle and egg, green eggs and ham, and a pretzel) and even gave our dog some water. The spatzle was super soft and I couldn't really even tell the difference between it and the egg. It was very buttery and delicious and came with a nice side of pickled vegetables to clear the palate. The green eggs and ham, although it didn't seem very Austrian, was very well done. It consisted of 2 sunny side eggs and a nicely fried up piece of ham smothered in spinach sauce. Flavor was great. The pretzel was described on the menu as "Best in New York" which seems to me to be a bold claim to make. It was good and probably ONE of the best in NYC, but these things are pretty subjective. This particular pretzel was a bit on the chewier side with a crispier skin. It didn't blow me away but it was a solid pretzel. Their beer selection was pretty much on par with most other beer halls. All the usual suspects were there. Eastern European beer tends to be on the lighter, crisper side. You won't find any stouts or porters here. I had the schofferhofer which is a nice grapefruit shandy that is perfect for the summer. The decor is interesting and is mostly just an eclectic collection of things mounted to the walls. The front looks like a regular narrow bar while the back opens up into a more spacious dining area. This place is good and I would totally come back again. I tend to love bierhaus culture in general and this one does hit the spot. It's unfortunate that our meal started off on a sour note, otherwise this place would easily get 4 stars. read more