Love the Black Forest. It’s our favorite restaurant, we have been coming here for years. The food is always fabulous and the dessert...Apple Strudel is the best I have ever had. Can’t wait to eat out on the patio in the Spring. Charming atmosphere, delicious food and great service can’t be beat!
Who knew a German restaurant was the place to go for healthy, affordable food on a cold winter's night? The Apples and Potatoes with Ham sounded good, but it exceeded all expectations by being delicious and filling but not heavy at all. The Sauteed Mushrooms were also a winner, a small pitcher of Glühwein warmed up the three of us for under $10, and the pumpkin cheesecake with homemade whipped cream was pure bliss. This is a perfect spot to kick back and relax with hearty food in a homey atmosphere. Five stars.
Karly H (Exploring the lakes!)
+5
Can’t believe I haven’t been here before. Such a cool atmosphere. The patio looks amazing. Great to stop by for October fest. We came for my friend’s birthday and the accordion player sang to her. Such a fun unique experience.
Gute Zeiten or Good Times now and for sure in the past. Very iconic German food staple in Minneapolis. Family enjoyed the food - home made sausages were perfect and smoked right, pretzel was perfect- out of dipping cheese tho. Potato pancakes were tasty with apple sauce and sour cream. Warm German potato side and sour kraut. Beer garden would have done great to enjoy outside, but was raining. Decor is authentic German decor. Servers were great and engaging. Atmosphere was lacking a bit maybe rainy evening not many diners and music was a bit odd. Love to go on a nice evening with a crowd.
Decent! We stopped in on a whim while walking by and were pleasantly surprised by the charming interior and tasty German dishes. My favorite was the lentil stew with sausages which was hearty and hit the spot. The sausage was smoky and filling. The pretzel tasted freshly baked and came with an earthy mustard and cheese sauce. The mushrooms were a bit on the salty side but deliciously savory, especially when balanced with the tender, warm sauerkraut and the more mild sausage. Very reasonable prices and decent service on a Thursday evening. I’m curious to try more of their menu. Glad to have this staple of Eat Street!
The food was wonderful, and we had an excellent server, Cait, who answered all our questions about the menu and dishes. I would highly recommend a visit to Black Forest Inn for hearty, delicious meals. The atmosphere is very unique and makes for a pleasant experience dining or having a drink at the bar.
I was so excited to come here because I miss my home. And I have to say I’m pretty filled up with good food now and satisfied. The Pork shank was a little fatty and over cooked but besides that it was ok. Spätzle were ok too! Reuben Sandwich was really good. Next time I wanna try the beef Rouladen and Gulasch!!! Also, the server was really friendly and rocked the whole floor by himself
Best German food on the west side of the Mississippi. A proud hot potato salad establishment.
Traditional German food. This place is a staple in uptown Minneapolis. Pretty tiny place so make sure you find the right time to go. Stupid warm/hot and cozy I recommend you wear shorts and a tank top even in February. Ask for Underberg after your meal;)
It was pretty busy at dinner on a Saturday evening (we had a reservation) and we weren't given beer meus initially so I was not able to order a beer because the server didn't return after we placed our orders. The food and atmosphere were terrific. Although it was full, it didn't feel crowded or too loud. Sidenote: There was an interesting bathroom with two toilets in an open space.
I loved the atmosphere of this place, as it was adorable and quant. Very peaceful and nice to be able to visit without shouting over loud music or bar noise. The food was authentic German. Attentive wait staff. If you like German, make this a destination.
I hadn't been home to MN in 15 years. When I found this treasure still open, I was thrilled. The food is top-notch, service excellent, and it felt like coming home eating at my Oma's. Just yummy, delicious meal. Next time I come home, I will stop in again.
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