Cabbage Roll

This cozy restaurant is the epitome of what it means to have outstanding service, food and atmosphere. They were gracious to accommodate our borderline-late arrival for the time they stopped serving food and closed, and the wait time was very minimal. The food was delicious and we enjoyed every single bite! It even got an emphatic “mmmm!” from our toddler. If we’re ever in the area again, we’d definitely come back to The Cabbage Roll.

Great little German restaurant. Feels like you stepped back in time. Very intimate dining with very authentic food. I had the Variety Plate which was one cabbage roll, one Polish sausage with coarse ground mustard, one Pierogi smothered in grilled crispy onions. Come with two sides, I chose hot German Potato Salad ( incredible!) and Red Cabbage which was also incredible. I don’t often rave about side dishes but these were great. All the food was fantastic and delicious. Service was friendly and excellent. Owner came out to see if we were satisfied; we were! Deserts looked really good but I was too full from the meal to indulge. Definitely on my list to eat at next time I return. It is definitely “Food Worth Stopping For”.

Amazing German food and the service was great! I had the Variety plate which included a cabbage roll, a pierogi and a polish sausage with 2 sides. I had hot German potato salad and German potatoes. It was sooo good! Will definitely be back

If I could give 6 stars I would. This is such a lovely place, like going back to grandma's kitchen. A family and very proudly owned german heritage place. The food was exceptional, freshly made, perfectly flavored. Everyone was so attentive, they made a simple lunch a delightful experience

Great little restaurant in a cool old building. The food was great, the desert was delicious, and the service was amazing. We drove all the way from Lawrence KS to try the food and it was well worth the drive.

We tried Cabbage Roll for the first time today. Very neat little restaurant with very wonderful staff and service! Andy even gave us cookies and a drink while we waited on our to go order 🙂The food was really good and the dessert was amazing. We will definitely be going back soon! The only disappointment is not getting some goulash or hamburger cabbage soup as well!

Had such a wonderful meal and visit at The Cabbage Roll Deli today! So great to meet Andy and the staff - did we just become best friends? I'm sure you make all of your customers feel like dear old friends. Such a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to go back!! And the food is amazing!! Thank you so much!

The Cabbage Roll has a mom and pop German restaurant feel. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious and is exactly as you would have if you were in Germany. I highly recommend the Cabbage Roll when you visit St. Joseph, Missouri.

I was salivating with anticipation to try this restaurant as my husband read on reddit (I know 1st wrong move) that this place had authentic German Cuisine. Having served 7 years overseas in the military, I was VERY excited so we drove over an hour to try !! Arrived and seated ourselves, which later found out was not appropriate. The staff was nice. Decor looked like a souvenir shop and was draped with flags and memorabilia. The dessert case looked tasty, we did not partake. Our party of 4 each ordered Jagerschnitzel, which had a red wine sauce, something that is not customary in Germany (usually has a mushroom cream sauce) . The wine was NOT cooked out. The breading was not crispy as the sauce made it mushy. My side of German fried potatos was plain fried potatos, not seasoned but well cooked)- in Germany, you would have bacon and onions added it had none. The warm potato salad tasted fine, more like it came out of a jar and was warmed in a microwave. Overall, none of my party was impressed with the food or finished our entree. The check with drinks cost $86. We will not be returning not recommending to anyone in the future.

Very authentic German restaurant. Feels like you walked back in history. The food is modestly priced and incredibly delicious. I chose the Variety Plate: One Pierogi, one Polish Sausage, and one cabbage roll, with two sides. I had hot German Potato Salad (killer) and red cabbage (also killer). Service was great, very friendly. If you like German food and want a small intimate restaurant to dine in, this is your place. Open Monday -Friday, 11 am to 1:30 pm,

Happened to wander in out of curiosity while my wife got her hair cut and colored next door. The space is small but has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. I was quickly greeted by a very friendly lady that was more than happy to answer my questions after I explained that I was new and more curious than anything. That was good because it was very close to closing time (lunch only) and since everything is made in house there wasn't much available. I took a look at the menu and saw the cabbage soup which as it turned out was still available. I was happy to take it to go and oh so glad I did! Delish! I can't wait to get back to take other items for a test drive! The Cabbage Roll is a real gem and given the old world atmosphere, exemplary service and food items made in house, from scratch every day I HIGHLY recommend it. Pro tip: They accept Apple Pay! Remember, it's lunch only so hours are limited and totally worth the effort to make it in.

Tastes like home! Friendly, great service and amazing food! Get the variety plate, you will not be disappointed. Sadly, no room for the delicious looking desserts, but will definitely be back! Thank you from your Vegas friends!

Andy, the owner is right up front--the staff is super nice. Very laid back and casual atmosphere. I got there right at 11 and by the time I got my order to go, the place was filling up nicely--Probably 4-5 tables out of the 8 tables in the front part of the restaurant were in use. Pretty diverse, age-wise--a couple ladies in their 20s, a group of 3 in probably their 30's. Older group of 4 in their 60s-70s. Food wise, most were getting one of the two weekly specials--Fish and fries or Cheeseburger and fries--They do have menus on the tables, and I look forward to trying the Schnitzel and Pierogies next time, but since I was only aware of the specials we got the burger and fries to go. Hard to do a burger wrong, but I did appreciate that they seemed to be hand made smashburgers--edges had that crispiness that a good smashburger has, and crinkle cut fries, which are infinitely better than fast food fries. The real star of the show though, was the dessert case--SO MANY different cakes/pies/tortes/etc. The GF and I are fiends for cheesecake, so I got a slice of praline cheesecake and a slice of snickers cheesecake, which we both loved. Andy confided if I liked cheesecake, to be sure to drop back in--he had made 12 more earlier this week. Price wise--it is what it is--about $35 total for the two of us--minimal tip since I got it to go, but I am always willing to pay more for a local small business, especially if it's good and this was definitely good! Next time I will order ahead and then go pick it up, as it did take about 20 minutes since everything is made to order. Overall I'd give it a solid 8/10, and will be going back.

I have rated them before as one of the best German restaurants in the Midwest no. 3 behind one in Omaha & one in Milwaukee. Wonderful people, food like my German mother & grandmother made. Simply amazing. Since I will stack my German heritage up against anyone, do not believe the later come lately folks who disagree with my comments - they obviously never had authentic German food before! You will not be disappointed. The only two negatives are the small dining room size (the go early) & the fact that they do not serve supper...last I knew.

Wonderful. Only downfall is its an hour away from us but thats not their fault at all. Were in town on business and stopped in for lunch. My husband is 3rd gen removed from germany and 2nd american. It was so delicious! I had the cabbage rolls because it IS in the name after all! They were fantastic. Fresh cooked cabbage over a tightly packed roll of seasoned ground beef and fluffy filling rice. with a side of fried potatoes and kraut. The kraut was perfect to throw on everything. the fried potatoes still had their skin so they got major points from me as the skin is full of nutrients and flavor too. My husband practically inhaled his schnitzel. He said it was the most tenderized and easy to eat meal it was smooth like butter. He really enjoyed it. Our meals came with lovely grain breads. complimentary cookies were included at payout. We ordered two desserts to go. Strawberry-Rhubarb pie and chocolate brownie with icing. The desserts like everything are made in house and they have a good size dessert case. Both were worth the every cent. That pie was something straight out of a summer daydream. They have clean bathrooms. And plenty of seating. We got there shortly after opening on a Thursday and the place was beginning to fill by the time we finished up. Owners on hand and cooking and serving! They clearly are devoted to their customers, the food and bringing smiles! I commend any business owner who is so passionate and committed to what they do that they are hands on 100%. We came back a second visit didnt mind the long drive. We got more desserts. I encourage everyone to visit frequently. great place!! And they make desserts IN HOUSE! kraut too.

Delicious food served by an awesome family! The cabbage rolls and hot German potato salad were outstanding. Wish I could have ordered everything on the menu.

We stop here really often. The staff goes above and beyond in service and friendliness. The traditional German food reminds my 3/4 German heritage husband of his grandmas cooking. I love the schnitzel with the sweet and sour red cabbage the best. However it's ALL very good. Be sure to try the fresh desserts too. We're partial to the German chocolate cake, but once again it's all fabulous!! Thanks again from Ohio.

Outstanding experience food is excellent Friendly -clean -caring- Wonderful kind staff and owner So so Happy to eat great food from scratch Cooks that know what they're doing

What a find! The owner/chefs have run this home cooked gem for over three decades. The food delicious, the atmosphere charming, full of locals, open only for lunch. Don't miss it!

a great place to eat. friendly staff an great food. if ur looking for good german food this is the place. i came from Pennsylvania to see family an we always come here. spent 6 yrs in Germany an loved it

Good food nice people very clean place service was excellent Could be remodel but who cares food was good and place clean

Food is cooked from scratch and is very delicious. Great German menu. Service is fantastic. Small quaint restaurant with walls of interesting history. I highly recommend The Cabbage Roll Deli.

Loved this little diner! I had this place bookmarked before we even got to Missouri! My husband was born and raised here in St. Joe so he was very aware of how good the food was here! I had the 2 Cabbage Roll meal and my husband had the Cabbage Roll, 1 Pierogi and Polish Sausage meal. Each came with 2 sides so we split them all up. We had Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, Fried Potatoes and Hot German Potato Salad. Hands down the Red Cabbage and Fried Potatoes were the best!! The owner was extremely friendly and asked us to pin our state of RI on the US Map hanging on the wall and sign his Guestbook! If you are coming through St. Joe, be sure to check this place out!!! We will be back the next time we are in town!!!

This place...oh this place is where you make memories! When you first walk inside you can feel that small restaurant/diner feel. Something that has escaped us as newer generations start their businesses. The walls are adorned with many little objects in cases like German ashtrays and figurines, a German smoker, pictures, flags, etc. so much to look at and enjoy. The owner was a very nice, welcoming and friendly person. Along with everyone else that was working there that just makes you feel like you are friends coming over to dinner. I have read some reviews where people were whining about 'oh, it didn't taste like the food in Germany'. Germany is a big country and the food is different in all four corners, so perhaps those reviewers need to travel a little more before they are so quick to judge. Not only did the food definitely remind me of Germany but they also put their own spin on it. So even if it doesn't taste exactly like your 'German Grandma's' recipe, hers probably also doesn't taste like my German grandmother's recipe too. After all, everyone cooks differently. So if you want a break from the typical run-of-the-mill restaurant/eatery and prefer to be treated as an actual person, check this place out. The ambiance, the friendly and warm welcoming and the food is EXACTLY what makes this place special. If not your cup of tea, I am sure the McDonalds down the road will take your money.

Soda delivered in a can with glass of ice small interior but smells amazing They do take reservations for larger groups Lunch specials 699 cheaper than fast food and fresh and healthier The 3 older guys running the place were great and very informative

Should have skipped the 50 minute drive and relished my previous memory. A year ago I had an excellent lunch; iced tea, cabbage rolls, fried potatoes and red cabbage. Today only the iced tea was good. Today the fried potatoes were old and only slightly warm, the cabbage rolls appeared old and partially cold and the red cabbage was somewhat undercooked.

We were looking for a place on our drive from Kansas City to Omaha and this place hit the spot! A family-run local restaurant off the beaten track, with lots of charm, friendly proprietor and delicious food. Order the Variety plate!

Home style German food. Worth a detour when you're traveling I-29. We stopped with the family for some Schnitzel, sausages, pierogies and all the delicious sides. Like eating at my Oma's house in Germany. The owners were so nice and gracious with our 2 small children even offering some cookies before we left. We also dropped a pin on their map and signed the guest book! Thanks for the wonderful pit stop. I encourage travelers to stop and enjoy!

If you're ever in St. Joseph, Missouri and are looking for something different to eat, we stopped at a German restaurant called, "The Cabbage Roll". The food and service were outstanding . They've been in business for 34 years.

This lace is Amazing!! Owners are so friendly, you'll feel like family! Food is sooo delicious too!!

Neat hole in the wall. Best part is you don't need a passport to be in part of Germany

What a find! Loved the food and pray that they reopen. So sorry for the passing of one of the owners. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and the desserts are homemade.

This place is so cozy and cute. The man (presumably and owner) who took care of us was so friendly. The food was extremely delicious! We tried a variety of items off the menu. The Jagerschnitzel had a very delicious gravy and the pork was so tender. The polish sausage sandwich came with a tasty side of mustard and kraut. My kids loved the red cabbage, and my husband loved the cabbage soup. You should definitely check this place out.

An absolute hidden gem in St. Joseph. I've been to Germany a few times and fell in love with the food. The Cabbage Roll food is authentic and wonderful! Everything is homemade and delicious!!

My girlfriend and I were in St. Joseph visiting her son and we decided to try it out. The service was very friendly and the food very good. I had the Brat sandwich gf had the cabbage and hamburger soup son had the jagerschnitzel and his girlfriend the sausage combination. Food was very good and the people so nice. Definitely recommend this place! They gave us two pies as a little freebie. Delicious.

What's not to love about this place? We love the food, the owners, the staff, and their other patrons! We love their display of unique family heirlooms and collectibles. I'm so glad we found this restaurant!

Authentic German food . The hot potato salad was the best I have had. Jagersnitzel was yummy Great service and extremely friendly people. The staff knew most of the diners by name.

Amazing experience from the location, the decor, the history, the staff, not to mention the amazing food!! Do yourself a favor and get as many side dishes as possible, there are so many options and all of them winners. I'm looking forward to a return visit when next we make it to town. Vielen dank!

This place is defiantly off the main drag, tucked in a neighborhood, but what a St Joe gem! Our table ordered two of the dinners and two of the specials, and loved it all. It's good stick to your ribs food but with a depth or flavor you won't get other places. The jagerschnitzel was great! Not the traditional cream style sauce style, the breading was lite and generous with the mushrooms. The pork tenderloin special made my husbands week. The sampler plate of cabbage roll, sausage and pierogi were a great mix of everything they have to offer. Don't forget to save room for desert. They have a desert sampler plate for $2 and then a bunch of great pies & cakes. Andy & the rest of the staff make you feel right at home at this 30 year old legacy of quality and family. Come for the food stay for the history & steel for the family stories.

A gem in St. Joseph. I loved the food and hospitality. The only dislike is the lack of open hours. It's open 2.5 on weekdays only for lunch. No weekend or dinner hours. I would frequent the place if the hours worked better with my schedule.

This was a gem in it's neighborhood. Tucked in a residential area. easy to find and easy parking. homely restaurant. The food is absolutely yummy, flavorful and homemade. if you go in a big group and with kids, the back room is great, spacious and lots to see. kids can literally play "I spy with my little eye'" The best part is the owners and staff, so friendly and welcoming. I love the food and the experience!

The food here is excellent. Never been to Germany, but my buddy was stationed there in the Army, and he said is authentic tasting. Only problem is the restaurant is in St Joe, and is hard to find. I live in KC but it is worth the occasional trip. If it was in KC I would be there quite often.

This simple diner has been here for as long as I can remember. Being a former resident of St. Joe I had been here in the past and recall enjoying their food. On this trip we were looking to compare them to one of our local favorite Polish restaurants. The cabbage rolls were very good; full of meat and with good flavor. The pierogi was tasty, filled, but not overstuffed. It stood out with the toppings that were added making it very good. I also enjoyed the polish sausage that was on the plate as well. Of the sides we tried, the favorite by far was the red cabbage with such an amazing flavor! I also enjoyed the sauerkraut. The German fried potatoes were good, but nothing over the top as was the German potato salad. The owner was super friendly and very grateful that we came to visit on our trip. I certainly hope that this place stays around for many years to come and can't wait to go here again on another visit!

Friendly. Authentic. Got a combo of cabbage roll & Sausage, + choice of sides (purple cabbage, hot potatoes). A Great Combination! This is why I'm partial to local family owned establishments. Know it's got to be hard competing. God bless em!

Super good food! We were passing through Missouri and decided to stop here. I'm so glad we did!

The Cabbage Roll popped up when searching for lunch - and we're so glad it did. We road trip a lot and love finding great local small businesses. This place is a gem. Not only did it have lots of gluten free options for me (cabbage rolls), my husband loved his brat sandwich...like loved everything from the mustard, to the toast on the bun. The sides were delish. The owner was so kind. We hope to visit again.

So yummy!! Really good food and really nice people. I got the pierogi and cabbage roll, was tempted by their pink cake too. Had a very fun and pleasant time

We were traveling through and looked for a place for lunch. We found this place and since the reviews were good we decided to give it a try. Well I found a slice of heaven when I walked in. We were given a warm greeting when we walked in by Larry and he showed us to a table. He gave us menus and explained what all the dishes were and how they were fixed. Being of German decent, my favorite is German food. I chose the assorted plate, had a sausage, cabbage roll and a dumpling. Two sides of red cabbage, German potato salad and fresh bread. Served fresh, hot and delicious with spicy German mustard. I was in heaven. My wife got the daily special, cabbage roll sandwich. Everything was delicious. The entire restaurant has a German atmosphere with knick knacks, Family pictures and stuff that has been collected over the years. It is far off the beaten path but, very well worth the extra time to drive to it. We will absolutely return when we are in this area again and especially on Friday when they offer a buffet.

Short and sweet. Cabbage roll for lunch. German potato salad for sides. Yum yum. I would do it again. I know it was German restaurant, but it sure reminded of my aunts Greek restaurants with the whole family working. Nice.

My Wife and I stopped in after reading the reviews and it was exactly what we had hoped it would be when we initially read the reviews. The man working the front counter and serving was helpful and pleasant to speak with while waiting for our meal. The small dining was sprinkled with old timer locals talking about gas prices and the weather. The food was authentic and well cooked. They made this Die hard Southern man try hot potato salad and it was fantastic. We will be back!

I just had lunch here today and it was amazing! The Hunter Schnitzel, with potatoes and apple sauce tasted delicious. I am definitely coming back to this restaurant.

Good German food. Good service. Not fancy. I had the combination dinner which came with a cabbage roll, pierogi, and polish sausage. I chose red cabbage and applesauce for sides. The polish sausage was very good, and also the pierogi. Cabbage roll was fine. German CD playing continuously.

The best cabbage rolls I have ever had! Cutest little German restaurant with great hospitality, food and dessert!

We decided to go for lunch--it was such a pleasant surprise. They have friendly service, and the food is authentic German food. I especially enjoyed the cabbage rolls! The German fried potatoes, and red cabbage were also delicious. Planning to go back to try more off their menu! Cheery atmosphere.

This is a fantastic lunch spot in St Joes. It is off the beaten path, but serves up authentic German food. Not the newest of interiors, but friendly service and good food. jagerschnitzel - 9 out of 10. Served with a wine sauce and mushrooms. authentic! Warm Potato Salad and Cabbage both very good! The have several homemade deserts to choose from, we shared brownie cheesecake. Very good! Wish we would have found this place sooner during our visit to St Joes!

The Cabbage Roll provides a unique dining experience in the heart of Saint Joseph. We've lived in Atchison for nine years and come to St. Joe often for weekend dining. Since my wife and I are standoffish to chain restaurants - and St. Joe has most of 'em - we're always looking for the hometown, made-fresh-daily options. A week or so ago I asked my best girl to Yelp St. Joe restaurants, just to make sure we hadn't missed anything. When The Cabbage Roll popped up we decided we needed to check this one out. Here's our first impression . . . It's in a central city residential area, located at 27th & Lafayette. For us, way better than next to big boxers and asphalt sprawl. Street parking only at this one. Upon entering we get a brusque, "Do you have reservations?" from proprietor #1. We're mature. We both work with the public. We're not put off by too much, and we'd driven 20 miles for supper. Anyway, we politely said we'd wait and were told we could go into the other room and take a look at the buffet. We did and were then promptly seated by proprietor #2 who explained the whole drill to us. They used to be open seven days a week, but in recent years, due to familial responsibilities and the desire to ratchet back on life a tad, they're now only open on Friday nights for the buffet. They also request reservations, mainly for the practical reason of knowing how much food to prepare. When it's all made fresh, that's important and not something corporate chain restaurants - can you say Applebee's, Red Lobster and Cracker Barrel? - need to worry about. There's a salad table, if you really want it. We headed straight to the hot buffet where we filled our plates with schnitzel, hot potato salad, pierogis (sehr gut!), boiled and fried cabbage, as well as sauerkraut, peas and maybe another item or two. There were Polish sausage sandwiches, but we passed on those. It was all delicious and I got full fast, although I returned for half a plate more of another pierogi and fried cabbage. Don't expect haute cuisine; this is German comfort food. After all that, we found a little room left for a trip to the dessert table, which featured a number of home-baked goodies. All simply wunderbar! Here's where it gets interesting. German fare without beer or wine? That's when prop #2 explained we could bring our own. At this stage of ownership, they've decided they don't want the red tape and frustration of the three licenses - local, state and federal - they need to serve alcohol. That's OK. Next time I'll take my own Hefeweizen or Riesling. Remember, I said it's unique. Final verdict: If you like unique dining; if you like German food; if you enjoy old neighborhoods and kitschy buildings; if you like homemade food at a reasonable price (13 bucks per, I think); and don't mind BYOB rules; then say "Ja wohl!" to The Cabbage Roll.

This is a wonderful authentic local German lunch spot run by 2 local guys of German heritage whos family have lived there for many years. They visit their cousins in Germany and the cousins come visit them so you know it 's the real deal! The sauerkraut is the best I've ever had and absolutely loved their rye bread and I don't normally like rye bread at all. The red cabbage was excellent as was the hot German potato salad, the bean salad and the applesauce. I swooned over the raisin sour cream pie and the Black Forest Cake tasted like the slice my husband stored in his suitcase for me after purchasing it in the Back Forest region of Germany, the real deal. The German Chocolate cake was delicious. I wish I lived closer, I am sure going to miss them!!