Student Prince Cafe and The Fort

Been a few times, always enjoy the veal jager schnitzel, although this time the mushroom gravy was a bit grainy. Giant German pretzel is always good. Great Brussels sprouts. Dishes list the sides that come with it, but you can switch sides to whatever you want. Service is usually great, our waitress this time wasn’t the best though. Great atmosphere, enjoy all the antlers and decor.

The food was five stars, the service was five stars, and the atmosphere is also five stars. Everything was clean everything looked nice, even the bathrooms were clean. The food was excellent. The wait times were not long. Our waitress did an excellent job. I already know what I want to order when I go back again. Which will hopefully be soon. Five stars all around.

Great place ! Our waitress was awesome. Food was great. Pork shoulder / steztle was great Schnitzel was great Brat slider was great Potato’s on the schnitzel was great. Ghoulish wasn’t the best , hence 4 stars. I’d still give it 2 snaps up in a circle and a twist <🫰🫰>, but the goulish: hated it !

Really awesome restaurant that serves mostly german style food. We got the pretzel and alligator bites. Pretzel was fluffly and crunchy, the alligator bites tangy and spicy. Really good entries. As a main dish we got the Salmon and one of the house specialities, the braised pork shanks. One of the best foods I've eating on my visit to the US.

Had heard of this place for a long time from my husband and it did not disappoint. The setting was so historic and had an "old world" vibe. All three of our teenagers finished their plates and the schnitzel(veal) was delicious. The salad included a generous bowl of blue cheese. We also had the big pretzel and cheese bites which were quickly gobbled up. Our server was friendly and attentive. The apple strudel and sticky toffee pudding were both great way to finish the meal. Looking forward to returning.

This place is the real deal. Well worth the visit. I lived in Germany for three years and it was wunderbar to get authentic, delicious German cuisine.

We've been here a few times now, and it never disappoints. We went the other night on my birthday as this has become my birthday go-to. I had the lamb shank with mashed potatoes, and I requested a side of red cabbage and cucumber salad. These were not the sides that came with it, but they were more than willing to accommodate my request for different sides. Stacy got the bisen burger And it was so big she had to cut it up to eat it. We usually don't have a problem parking, But it was a bit crowded tonight, so we used the valet. When we came out, the car was parked right in front of the restaurant. The service here is just spectacular all around. I really enjoy dining at the Student Prince. I only wish it was closer. 😊

I enjoyed the pork paprika schnitzel with a flight of beers. We shared a giant pretzel. All the food was delicious. Service was fantastic and fairly quick for a packed Saturday night crowd.

The Student Prince is a product of a world that doesn't exist anymore. It's a Valiant hold out to when restaurants embraced unique identities. From when you walk in and you see the walls lined with one of the most Impressive collection of beer steins and a keen eve can spot here and there the infamous Das Boot! From Beer Fest. The food is hearty and rich. The menu leaves you feeling satisfied and full the wait staff is attentive and knowledgeable of German cuisine. They know their dishes and they know the subtle differences between the schnitzels and the brats. I had the Pork Shank with a side Caesar. Since I am diabetic. The pork was tender well seasoned was covered in a rich brown gravy. Their Caesar was perfect romaine, Caesar dressing, croutons parm cheese and bacon... a nice twist giving a nice salty savory flavor to the salad. My wife Sauerbraten and it was tender and flavorful. The spatle is also great. Overall it was a great dinner paired with a nice white wine and a Jack and Diet Coke for myself. If you are downtown and want to make your dinner a culinary adventure into Germany. This is a must.

One of my favorites of all time! German beer choices are excellent and I love German beer! All the people who work here are excellent! I've been coming since 1983 as I have a German brother in law who introduced me this place way back when. I miss the original owner Ruprecht but Student Prince still thrives and food is always high quality. Plus, it's like eating in a museum. Those beer steins all over the place are very cool to look at!

This is the one and only German eatery in the area and we treasure it! On a very hot day went for dinner -- the schnitzel with home fries and sauerkraut is authentic, absolutely adore the cucumber salad! Enjoyed a signature cocktail for dessert. Hubby had a beer and we rolled out into the heat. We will be back!

Awesome experience. I had the Wedge salad and veal shank and both were fabulous!!! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area!

Shellie was the best waitress ever. The inside was super cool. The food was amazing, especially the schnitzel with paprika sauce. I definitely want to come back, they are super warm and welcoming and great food.

Good overall. The beer is certainly German and perhaps main draw. The goulash is good, and the Jaeger Schnitzel was ok. Disappointed in the spaetzel however - breaded? Great little waitress. And outside the endless stines, liked the interior.

It is my fault for coming to a German restaurant and ordering a burger. I was looking for a burger, and there really wasn't a lot open mid day during the week. At least not the day I was here. Student Prince was near my hotel and the reviews were good. Didn't find much about the burger, but they had two on their lunch menu, so thought it would be a good option. I ordered their Haus Cheeseburger sans the garlic aioli and asked for mustard instead. I also went with the tots instead of fries. It came out and looked very impressive. The tots were great. In my opinion, tots are hard to beat. The burger was disappointing. It had caramelized onion on it, that were completely unseasoned, the burger patty was greatly under seasoned, the bacon was sparse and SO thin that it added absolutely nothing to the overall sandwich. I ordered the burger medium and though it was technically correct, it was over cooked on one side and under on the other. The cheddar cheese was placed on the undercooked side and wouldn't melt. Luckily I could pull it away and add some salt to the meat to give it a little something. The service was really friendly and they had tables set up outside which was nice. The weather was perfect to enjoy the outdoors and it was really dark inside. I have coworkers who love this place...but they go on about the German food. So, don't be like me and order the burger.

Great food. Got chicken schnitzel ceasar salad and german sampler with brat, smoked pork chop and beef goulash. Blonde beer was good too. I gotta come back and try the other foods.

Went for lunch the other day at the Student Prince. The food was excellent. They have a luncheon special for $23.99. We opted for that and I had a cup of Goulash which was excellent. Next I had the Paprika schnitzel, you could have chicken , pork or veal. I had the pork and finally dessert , Apple strudel. There was not one complaint. The service was excellent and our waiter couldn't have been more helpful. The restaurant was clean, and inviting. The only complaint was the cost of the drinks. 16.50 for a Lemon Drop was rather high. So yes I will return but minus the drink.

My father used to take me here before he died for my birthday, one of the best steakhouses in the state/ possibly on this coast lol

What a fun spot! A friend recommended this place to me while on a work trip. I happily went for lunch and did the 3 course lunch special! The service and ambiance of this place is bar none! What a great find! First I had the Goulash for a started, it had a wonderful taste to it...so so flavorful!! For my main course I got the Veal Kaiser Schnitzel, as good as it tastes in Germany!! For dessert I had the Sticky Toffee Pudding, was a recommendation from the waitress, I'm so glad I listened to her. It was to die for! I highly recommend this spot! 10/10!! Prost!

I've been going to the Fort for over 50 years and never in that time thought about writing this kind of review. I drove over two hours for to sole purpose of going to the Fort. The Fried Cheese to start was good, as always. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for my entré, the Jaeger Schnitzel. The spätzle was salty and over spiced. The schnitzel was not good cut of veal and the gravy was a bland generic brown gravy, not the hunter's gravy from past years. I guess my question revolves around whether the long-time recipes from the Fort still exist and if they do why are they not followed. Yes, the ambience is still great as are the waitstaff. I just seems that the food quality standards have slipped dramatically. I certainly hope they can get their mojo back.

Such an iconic location. It's like having fine German fare and drink inside a cool museum. A group of 6 of us savored every bite of our schnitzel and goulash. Our waitress was outstanding in her knowledge of the menu and the interesting history of the establishment. Can't wait to go back next time in Spfld.

Restaurant is a institution in Springfield. Wonderful menu of German food. Service is exceptional and great alcohol choice (German Beers) If in Springfield you should eat at the Fort (What Springfield people call the restaurant)

Such a great find in the heart of downtown Springfield Everything was delicious from start to finish. Potato pancakes, goulash, Rüben Sandwich, Schnitzel Sandy . And the grand finale was Apple Strudel with ice cream. Our waitress Stephanie was amazing. Very attentive and friendly. We even got a bit of information on this historical restaurant. We will definitely be back!

Didn't seem there was much choice in downtown Springfield. Wow...great spot, great vibe and really amazing food! Had the pork chop w/sauerkraut and potatoes. Maybe the best I ever had, and the price was very reasonable. Guys behind the bar were attentive and actually talked during my visit. 3 thumbs up!!!

Step into history. If a restaurant could talk I'd want to hear what this one has to say the most. The decor on the walls, on the ceiling and in the cabinets were mesmerizing. Honestly they should give tours of the place. Valet parking was a breeze, the guys were really helpful, parking would be daunting. The bar was very lively, live music tons of beer options, I stopped counting the taps. Very good vibe. Our dinner for 11 was flawless. Everyone loved the food, special mention to the rogfort cheese dressing (spelling?) They make it at your table, it's like nothing I've ever had. So good. Waiter was a ham, loved him. Ok now for the problems. It's too far away from us to make it a frequent visit. Unfair.

What a nice restaurant! They offer valet parking which is great and the restaurant itself has a cool German vibe. We were seated fairly close to our reservation time and had wonderful meals. I wish I had posted this review back in September when we went as I would have remembered the names of the dishes we had, but seriously, if you're in the area definitely check it out. Make a reservation though as the place is busy.

My family and I visited this restaurant a few years back, and I was excited to come back. During our previous visit, I felt cramped and very much packed in with my family and other guest. This time, I was initially pleased to see that we would not be crammed into the sand little corner. Despite making a reservation far in advance, we where crammed in a long table in a hallway. Our waitress was very attentive. I love the big pretzel and the desert menu.

Fanatic food and great service! I had a great meal. I especially appreciated the complementary valet parking.

This restaurant is located in the downtown area on a street closed off to traffic. We had an early dinner around five on a Thursday, and there was ample nearby street parking. The restaurant offers valet parking. They have a large outdoor space that is in the street and inside seating. The outside has a canopy and is nicely decorated. I had the veal schnitzel with the mushroom gravy, and it complemented the schnitzel. It was a large piece of meat. My husband had the lamb shank and that was very good too. The fried Camembert cheese appetizer was good but not exceptional. Service was good.

From exceptional to average. I was encouraged by the Yelp reviews, so I I ordered 4 lunch sandwiches to go. Quality and quantity did not meet my expectations. I suppose I should have ordered from the dinner menu and left it at that.

I hate to give 3 stars. People are nice. Beer is good. Sides are good. But the snitzel is just not crunchy. Had it twice. Never crispy. Too bad. Gotta make it in hot oil. Just YouTube it.

The food is not good! But maybe all German food is bad. I don't remember it being bad like this when I lived there. The one thing Germans do right is cabbage and bread. The cabbage and kraut were terrible, worse than anything you'd find in a can from Aldi. I sent two dishes back. The pretzel was damn good and this is why I left 3 stars. Piping hot. I would say go for the company. People at the bar were super nice. Great selection of beer and German and Austrian wine. They could've had some German music playing. Also the staff needs to seriously learn a few words in German. Basic pronunciation would level this place up.

We stopped here after visiting the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If we didn't have such a long drive ahead of us, I would have been more adventurous and tried a cup of the goulash or one of the many German dishes on the menu. Instead, I had the cheeseburger which was good, prepared as I requested. The rolls they brought out while we waited were fluffy, light goodness.

Student prints is amazing. The Venus schnitzel was great. The servers was amazing and very helpful. The vibe was giving old school vibe check!!

We celebrated my wife's birthday. The food and the service were outstanding. I have been going here since 1975 and they never disappoint me. If you like German cuisine they do a fantastic job. They make a great steak dinner.

Student Prince had been a favorite for most of my life. For me, 40 years ago it was the place to get good European beer. Now it's a good place to satisfy my German food craving. Having worked in Germany, I can tell you the food is not as good as top restaurants in Germany. However, the food is good and it keeps me coming back. The menu contains the usual German options we find locally. At last visit, my wife raved about the short ribs. My adult daughters and I had three different versions of schnitzel. My veal was fork tender. The interior decor makes you think of a German restaurant. Lots of great stuff to look at on the walls. The waitstaff is friendly , but were stretched thin the night we were there. The hostess felt she had to lie to us a couple times concerning why we weren't being seated until 40 minutes after our reservation. Valet parking guys were great. Use them as parking is a bear in this neighborhood. Summary: good beer, good schnitzel!

Great pork and or lamb knuckle. As good as I have gotten in Cologne. Place can be loud. One time we were right in front of the band.

The atmosphere and decor was one of the most unique I've ever seen - felt like I was transported to a traditional Germany restaurant! And the food was *Chef's kiss* amazing. We split the German sampler appetizer, which I'd recommend as a way to try multiple appetizers at once! The Brussels sprouts and giant pretzel were my favorite parts. When it came to the main dishes, I was debating between the Schnitzel or the Hungarian beef goulash, and ended up going with the goulash. It did not disappoint! The beef was so flavorful and hearty, and the sides (sauerkraut and red cabbage) were super yummy as well! The only downside is that this place is very not vegetarian-friendly. My vegetarian friend asked for a vegetarian pasta dish we had seen on a prior menu, and it ended up being essentially Mac & cheese with some Brussels sprouts on top - so unauthentic! That was disappointing but our waiter was very nice, and removed that dish from the bill.

Had lunch - cool old world vibe. Was expecting a diverse German Wine list so that was disappointing. Service was fine. Food was good. I was hoping for more but it was OK.

I have been here a couple times for some events I have held there. They can accommodate large parties which is great. There is a full bar and lots of space. During the holidays they do change their menu though. I always get their potato pancakes and a salmon salad. They decorate for holidays as well. Make sure you have a reservation before going because it will get crowded fast.

Typical old as hell German Restaurant that has been open forever. But, of course, the food is excellent. Beer selection is ok. Atmosphere was great before the war. The first one. I enjoyed the Kaiser Schnitzel and Hungarian Gulash

Pretty cool local bar - here for a short overnight and heard all about this spot. Schnitzel was deliciouso!

A delicious lunch at the Student Prince. A big thanks to Shellie our waitress, gracious and friendly. When we ask for suggestions, everything she suggested was a hit. We left the restaurant very happy and satisfied. A cozy restaurant ambiance.

Mind you tonight (also another one two weeks away) will have what's called a "Hunter's Dinner" & I preordered my spot, went & I'm gonna say everything I had (including leftovers of dessert) is worth it. Nevertheless in February they have game meats which normally you wouldn't have unless you were in the mood or something but even if you come here for another Germany/Bolivarian dinner I'l say no disappointment unless you decide the wrong item or something. Now photos which I am presenting are from the dinner tonight & few other things but overall I hope that what I mentioned helps out. Oh in the meantime meal there was a rabbit one & forgot to take the picture-MY BAD!

This place is a must if you're in Springfield, especially around the holidays. They have carolers that walk throughout the restaurant singing. They have fantastic staff that are very good at what they do. The schnitzel is fantastic but they have everything from giant pretzel to baked scrod on the menu. Many good German beers on tap. Free valet parking at the front door.

Hard to find a good German restaurant now days but this is it! Wonderful staff and atmosphere. We ate early so it wasn't crowded yet. The food was great! Nice portions and hot! Every thing was delicious! I'm already making plans to go there again! As we left the bar was packed, but sadly we had an early wake up so we couldn't join the festivities. Till the next time!

My husband and I are frequent diners and we love the place which made it easy for me to choose the Student Prince for my husband's surprise 70th birthday party. Lexi, Jeff, Shelly and Stephanie made this experience amazing. Lexi accommodated me with anything I asked for and was patient with all my phone calls lol . The food, of course was amazing as usual . But what I would like to highlight is the fantastic service from Jeff, Shelly and Stephanie. Jeff was right there making sure everything that I requested was taken care of. He kept the party rolling, I know Jeff has been there for many many years. And he is great at what he does. But this experience will leave a lasting memory for my husband and myself. Thank you thank you thank you.

Nice quick lunch. Not crowded, seated and helped immediately. Coke was not all that great but the prime rib sandwich on the pretzel bun was great. Tater tots were my side and maybe they were cooked just a bit too much? Not terrible. One of the better meals I've had on my business trip to Springfield

The food is delicious, the service impeccable, the ambiance charming, but what really brings me to the Fort this time of year is the carolers! And the decorations. Anyone who has ever decorated anything for Christmas can appreciate the care of the thousands of Items especially in the tap room (that sounds so much classier than the bar!). The beer stein collection is Impressive. I am also charmed by the decor and I wonder as I sit in a booth enjoying my honey roasted brussel sprouts and cranberry apple mocktail how many others have sat in the same spot over the past 100 years. My shrimp came swimming in clarified butter that complimented the vegetable medley. There was plenty of butter left over after all that was were the little tails. And then the singers. I am Returning tonight.

What a fun place! So glad we went during Christmas time, got surprised with carolers. Food was fantastic, waitress was amazing and had great recommendations

Omg what a WONDERFUL experience! The food was AWESOME! The atmosphere was AWSOME! The decor was AWESOME! Our waiter, Patrick, was AWESOME, kind, and very helpful. We all, 5 of us, enjoyed everything that was ordered and enjoyed everything we poked from family members plates. The restaurant and bathrooms were all clean and the outdoor seating was so pretty and well done. We all agreed we will be back for dinner and try other dishes. Thank you! And the history of the area was ... AWESOME!!

An iconic and historic location. We are lucky it has survived the decaying city of Springfield. Great schnitzel, excellent beer and a beer stein collection that is world class. If you are in the area, go out of your way to visit this awesome restaurant.

From the minute we walked in the door and John greeted us to our server Jeffrey, everything was excellent. Jeffrey, knew exactly what I was going to ask/want even before I could ask. He took excellent care of us. The food was phenomenal, just awesome. Thank you! Rick and Holly

Real cool place. Decor is a lot of fun and from what I heard this place has been around for a while and years ago was the absolute place to go in Springfield Had the wurst platter with red cabbage and spatzle. Great job the cabbage and spatzle was some of the best I've had. The wurst we fresh, they could have been served hotter but they were great

Always a great meal Mike agreat waiter great personality my Dad use to take the family everything perfect

Fabulous German food and atmosphere. The servers are professional and knowledgeable. Great selection of beers, plenty of parking. Pricey but worth the splurge!

What a gem of a place! We had a large group of people for dinner and we had a great experience. You really step back in time when you visit the Student Prince! Old school German pub with a large restaurant space and tons of character. The place was decked out for May Day, and a group of singers were performing hits from 'The Sound of Music'. This was a special event, so I don't know how often these are held on site. Regardless, the staff was friendly, very patient, and provided great recommendations. The food was served fresh and hot. Everything was very tasty. Do not pass up the Apple strudel! It was some of the best strudel I've ever had!