Werkstatt

Have been going to this place, repeatedly, shortly after it opened for business. I was so excited that the neighborhood I have been living in my entire life was acquiring different cuisines. Werkstatt does not disappoint. Right down to the specials board, the food is traditional with a home cooked feeling. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Head on over if you are in the area. Always start with the cheese board if you can, goes great with the wine or beer.

My thoughts on this restaurant have already been expressed by others. Previous diners guided me to this place. Their cooking maintained standards, I should note. Efficient assistance and pleasant demeanor. We'll come back to taste more options.

Werkstatt is a beloved neighborhood spot, offering a laid-back atmosphere with standout dishes like the Lamb Shank, Pretzel, and Pastrami Hash. A perfect weekend destination for regulars, it’s a great place to meet friends and enjoy top-notch service. The Roasted Chicken with fries and salad is a must-try if you’re looking to impress. Add a whiskey sour to make them extra happy. A true community favorite for over a decade!

Any time we go for a walk in Brooklyns' Prospect Park, Museum, Zoo by the park or just in the area in general we get tired and hungry. Eventually we will choose a place to eat and chill, preferably close to where we ended up, and somehow that "close" is this place, even if we had to walk another 45 minutes to it ;) If you're into unique, Euro-centric quisine with home-style cooking, you're home. Cozy, with a feel of a local bar turned a tavern (bar portion is still there, no worries), road-side attraction decore with a ton of crazy crap on the walls. Outside seating available if you prefer sidewalk but the view is just a local street so we stay inside. Why I come here is a warm friendly staff, great food and drinks. They mix a great cocktail (my wife is hard to please on that so I trust her) and a good choice of draft beer. Excellent desserts, for which I almost never have room. They also don't mask tips under some sort of "fee" and then on the bill ask for "additional tips", which is a pet peeve and I avoid those places if I can, I'm thankful they don't do that. Small note - its cash only or American Express, in case you're out I think they got an ATM machine on premises. You can always get their number off Google and find out, I do that before taking a risk visiting a new spot. In short - atmosphere, people, staff, menu and final product is our total satisfaction makes this place a no-argument winner when we're in the area, deciding where to anchor for a spell.

Delicious Austrian food in a rather ugly part of Brooklyn. Pork schnitzel was delicious (can't believe we ate the whole thing!) and sides were really good. Most notable was the delicious potato salad. Kielbasa was grilled perfectly and tasty. Good selection of wine and beer. The orange zest Grand Marnier flan was very good, but a tad too sweet. Service was a little scattered but friendly, and it's a cute place with a good vibe. Family friendly.

I committed to returning after my first visit. The menu has stars but no failures. Every employee demonstrated real friendliness. The staff is courteous in a laid-back atmosphere. I hope to return and try more of their food.

Always a tasty experience! Tap beers are refreshing. Bavarian pretzel soft, fresh, delicious with dipping sides. The soups, french onion ,butternut squash, Cold borsht and cucumber Dill are so good! Many main vegetarian dishes to choose from. Their salads are delicious for a main dish, especially the burrata salad!

Just came home from Werkstatt. It was my first time trying Austrian food. Everything was delicious and very attentive service. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend their chicken liver mousse and salmon with leek risotto. We will definitely go back again!

I've been here several times dining indoors and outdoors. Ambiance indoors is eclectic, 6 fun. Outdoors: loud due to traffic. Staff is always attentive, and they leave a decanter of water at the table to allow yourself to pour refills. They specialize in modern German fare and drinks. Lots of variety on the menu and drinks as well. Today, we enjoyed a unique cocktail chicken liver mouse, soup, the Werkstatt burger, and chicken schnitzel. Very large portions with leftovers. Just the mains would have filled us up. I'm really not into German cuisine, but that's not their fault. Everyone I take her loves it! I love their cod schnitzel and Werkstatt burger, but not their fries.

Extremely disappointed with this once loved local restaurant. I've been a fan of Werkstatt since it first opened but lately this neighborhood restaurant has become quite outrageous with its ridiculous policy of only taking reservations for parties of 6 or more. The last straw was my dining experience here today. We were a party of 4 but one individual was late and the owner/hostess refused to seat us. This seemed extremely illogical since we would require a table for 4 regardless of whether we were 3 or 4. Her comment that she "could turn a table in 15 minutes" was both outrageous and rude. Best of luck with your business but I'll never eat here again.

We tried Werkstatt tonight and while we were not blown away by the food or service, it is a solid Austrian restaurant. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere quite relaxed. We never felt rushed but did feel it would have been nice if we did not have to flag down a server to refill our water or for the check. We ordered potato latkes that came with sour cream and apple sauce (Happy Hanukkah!). They tasted as latkes should taste. We then both had chicken cutlets which were tender but a bit bland. We don't eat Austrian food often so perhaps that is how they are supposed to be seasoned. The cranberry sauce and potato salad that came with the cutlets were delicious. Next visit I plan to try their famous pretzel and either the bratwurst or the Käsekrainer-Bratwurst burger.

Stopped in before catching a show at Kings Theater. Charming neighborhood vibe and interior and super friendly and attentive staff. I had a Werkstatt burger w Gruyère and a side of delicious bacon-onion marmalade and my companion had chicken schnitzel. We also split an arugula salad with lemon garlic dressing and Gouda as well as a side of potato salad. Everything was terrific! Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!

I have never had Austrian food before but we visited Hungary earlier this year and fell in love with the food there. We got so excited when we saw they have goulash and paprika chicken here. We got the braised beef goulash and the calamari and kielbasa. The Austrian goulash is a bit different than the Hungarian ones I've had in the past. It's thicker and even feels more like a sauce stew than a soup. We wanted to savor every drop of the sauce and it pairs so well with the spatzle. The beef was so tender and juicy and the spice captivating. I am a sucker for calamari but I surprisingly liked the kielbasa better than the calamari within the appetizer dish. Our first visit was a take out order and it was packaged nicely. The inside is very cozy and a pub-like atmosphere. I highly recommend giving this place a try! Can't wait to come back again and try their chicken paprika and other dishes as well. They do have a preference for cash payment.

Solid Austrian spot with hearty, delicious food. The service is friendly and there is a good beer selection. Some of my favorite items are the Werkstatt Burger, the Schnitzel and the Käsekrainer-Bratwurst Burger. I would also recommend the pretzel. The ambiance is laid back and pleasant.

The food, service, and ambiance are always great. Had a very enjoyable meal here with two friends in their back room, which is big enough to host a party 20 or so, but it's cozy with its high ceiling, big skylight and decor. The staff were exactly what you'd want. Knowledgeable, friendly, but not too friendly, attentive but not too attentive, you get the idea. Relax, take your time enjoy a great meal. It's a neighborhood favorite that I really should go to more often.

Great winter meal! Such warm ambiance and delicious food accompanied with amazing beer! We love this spot!

The service was amazing and the food was amazing! I always thought German food was just bratwurst and schnitzel but there is much more than that! Pickled cucumbers and cabbage, plus potato salad! And Schofferhofer on tap which tastes way better than the canned stuff! They even make Christmas cookies!!! We came for brunch and ended up staying for dinner! I highly recommend this authentic German restaurant!

It's been about 3 years since my wife and I are here and we were able to go back this past weekend with friends of ours and it was absolutely terrific! We started with the world's largest pretzel to share - and for my entree I ordered the pork chop and fries - it was delicious. The service was excellent and the back room was loud but not terribly noisy - the apple strudel was tasty For sure we will be back

The food and service here were wonderful. The missing star is for the server not warning our group that the Mushroom Appetizers are BOILING HOT INSIDE. You will not feel the heat from picking it up or using your fork to pick it up. I'm on my 5th day of not being able to use the right side of my mouth, the burns are so severe. If you do order this appetizer, cut the Mushrooms open in your plate and let that steam escape and the boiling liquid drain out before attempting to eat it. I wish the server had warned us. The rest of the meal was delicious.

Fantastic and consistent -- delivery always hot. The matzoh ball soup is a family favorite.

This place is great! In my experience, it's hard to make Austrian food both exciting and affordable. Werkstatt's vibe is really welcoming and fun, with an entire motorcycle hooked on the wall. The staff is friendly, and the food is excellent. We'll be back to try more dishes, but the mussels were absolutely perfectly flavored. I had a Sacher Torte, which was a bit on the drier side, but usually, this kind of cake isn't super moist but more on the compact side. I did get to try the Farmer's cheese strudel of my other party, and that one was served in vanilla sauce, which is also a traditional way to eat it, and that dessert was just the bomb, I'll get it next time! I highly recommend it. As someone who has tried a lot of Austrian food in Austria, this place is perfect when you hit a bit of nostalgia.

When looking for a birthday day spot, I thought this place was going to be spacious, the spread would be mind-blowing, and the staff to be friendly. What we got was pretty close? The restaurant was a bit out of the way for us to reach and although it was on a main road, it wasn't obvious to locate if you didn't look up to see the sign. We were hoping for a table in the back so we could hear each other better but they refused to seat us without the full party so we wound up sitting tightly in the front and had to watch ourselves with our volume because the table behind us kept throwing stares at us whenever we laughed. The bartender suggested a Czech beer that was light and fruity, perfect for a hot night. Goulash was my go-to, but I was a tad disappointed with the flavors and the meat. The cheese plate had enough to go around but the grapes looked like they had seen better days. I guess the next time I choose where to get the party going is going to be away from this neighborhood. This is the 2nd time we've been around the area for birthdays and it's just not very pleasant; the vibe was just off one too many times for us to return.

I don't find myself seeking out Austrian food very much-- I'm just not a meat and potatoes gal, but Werkstatt is too homey a place to pass up. Now after a couple of visits I'm very glad for their place in the neighborhood for their grapefruit beers and excellent brunch platters. There's actually plenty of vegetarian and seafood options on the menu so even this pescatarian was able to find something to nosh on. I've been to other Austrian restaurants before and Werkstatt's interior matches the others-- dark mahogany wood tables and exposed brick walls. I like their outdoor seating during warmer months-- it's a great place to ogle dogs, people watch, and enjoy their delicious food on a quiet side street. On my last visit I tried the cod schnitzel, which came with tartar sauce, potato salad and cabbage salad. I'm curious to try their leek risotto, pan fried brussels sprouts, and gebackene champignons during future visits.

Party of two did not need a reservation, so we just stopped by . They have plenty of seating outside and inside. Our waiter was friendly and attentive . Pretzel was really good and drinks are unique and tasty. I had jalapeño tequila drink and my bf some of them specials drink: all strong and tasty. Werkstatt burger was juicy, my cod schnitzel had too much breadcrumbs but May be it's just me. The salads were good We do recommend this Austrian restaurant!

The bratwurst burger and spatzle were incredibly savory and delicious. The place was staffed with attentive and knowledgeable servers. I also loved the wooden lodge-style decor. If you're in Flatbush, head to Werkstatt!

We love coming to this place in Brooklyn. The food is great! Do try their sausages which come with different salads such as a cucumber salad, and potato salad. Try also their grapefruit beer! I recommend to sit outside during the Spring, and Summer times.

clean and friendly staff. The food was delicious and portions where good, they have schöffergofer on tap. I would have taken pic but ate before I tho8gh of it..I order the cod schnitzel came with pickle cucumbers which where super delicious

Werkstatt presents a unique cuisine option that stands out against the norm in the neighborhood. The food ranges between good to pretty solid in my opinion and that was a shared consensus among the rest of the dinner party. I ordered the braised beef gulasch with spatzle - very filling and comforting. My partner went with a classic, the chicken schnitzel, which she enjoyed. The vibe is very chill and makes for a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy a meal. No complaints on the service front. We didn't feel rushed and that along with everything else made for a good dining experience.

A very nice Austrian place, I haven't tried food like this before but I was impressed. Friendly staff. I was surprised by the fact there is a whole motorcycle hooked to the wall. Savory and delicious burgers. Overall a great place

The best food in the neighbourhood! Consistently tasty food made from scratch. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and the service is excellent. I definitely would recommend! Cash or Amex only but there is an ATM in the restaurant.

I can comment mostly on the food as I get takeout though they always nicely greet me when I come to pick up. Having tried the Gravlax, Goulash and several other dishes I would say the food is excellent quality and quite tasty. Have come many times and tried things like the pretzel, which is really good and Ahi Tuna. Can recommend their food and as I try new things happy to report the quality stays good across the board.

Great place for good German/Austrian food! I had the burrata salad and Brussel sprouts - very flavorful and delicious. My German beau had the spitzel and beer of course. German gives the thumbs up!!!

I am in love with their chicken schnitzel. The breading a delectable and the side salad is fantastic. For me the best apps are the Brussel sprouts or the cauliflower. I would 100% recommend coming here

Food is always fantastic. Love the smoked whitefish for brunch. Mussels are great for dinner. Best burger in the neighborhood. Cozy vibes, great atmosphere, great service.

The food and our server were amazing the manager was overtly rude and racist. The microaggressions were not so micro. She was disgustingly rude and cold, barely made eye contact when barking at me and my (Asian) family as we were settling in with a wheelchair and stroller, waiting for the rest of our family, but was welcoming to my white cousins and only spoke to them, ignoring us. Loved the pretzels and fried mushrooms and my green eggs and ham were delicious! They also have a delicious Austrian soda that is very hard to find according to my Austrian cousin in law! !

Ok, but not going back. Went here a few times before the pandemic. One of the best meals I ever had was when they first opened -- the chef or owner even came out to talk to us. The food was always great. Fast forward to July 2022 Went with a group of 5. I'd been talking this place up to my friends for years. It was dinner time but the dining room had lots of open tables. We were met with a cold, unpleasant staff who seemed annoyed we came in or weren't regulars. Our server wasn't even nice leading us to our table and wouldn't look at us as she took our order. She seemed down-right angry when we ordered apps, mains or needed another drink. The bar backs seemed also to be annoyed and trying to rush us running over the second a fork was down What first made Werkstatt different was their unique European/American fusions and powerful flavors. I ordered the beef goulash. A few in my party orders the Werkstatt burger. On this night for the first time, the food was bland and unspecial. The rest of party felt similarly. If it was just the food, I would chalk it up to an off day, but the staff was so unwelcoming, I'm just going to steer clear.

Good food good service! They treat you nicely. Good to know Werkstatt Is here. It has a nice atmosphere. I will give it five stars.

The food is really delicious. Start with a cocktail. My fave is the pear martini. Share an appetizer like a pretzel. The soups are phenomenal. My fave is the onion soup. Soup specials are great too. Best entrees are the goulash, salmon and chicken. If you ordered a cocktail and soup, you might want to share an entree. The chicken comes with fries and gravy. Sometimes I eat the fries and bring home the chicken. When I feed my leftover chicken to the dog, the chef wakes up and says, "Someone is feeding my cuisine to a dog!"

As one of the top rated restaurants in Prospect Park South, Werkstatt delights as a unique brunch offering in the NYC metropolitan area. We didn't start off with the best impression though; we tried to do outdoor dining and sit down at a bench with 2 small tables. The waiter came by and said for our group size, we were supposed to sit at the small table on the curb, but it only had 2 chairs. I was confused and told him I'd rather sit at the bench, and we can just put the 2 small tables together anyway. Eventually he said ok, it's just a rule the manager has, so he'll give us 2 separate checks at the end (which luckily he didn't do). For the record, the outdoor dining space was only about 1/3 full at 2:20 pm when we went. Because I came in my family of 4, we got to try a few different things. In total, we ordered the French Toast, Eggs & Sausage, Werkstatt Burger and Chicken Schnitzel. The toast was a bit too sweet, as the banana slices (which are already very sweet when ripe!) are caramelized, and it comes with candied orange peel. Other than that, I liked the apricot and strawberries. The savory dishes were great -- no complaints there. However, it was strange how the Werkstatt Burger fries didn't come with ketchup, so I had to ask for it. Additionally, when my dad dropped his fork and asked for a new one, it took at least 5 minutes for that to arrive. When our swing water bottle ran out, it wasn't refilled until I asked. I would say overall, the service could be better. The food is great if you order the savory stuff, and remember to bring cash or American Express unless you are okay with being charged an extra 4%.

Fantastic setting, food, and service. It's a great place to have a casual meal with friends but also a perfect choice for a celebration. This may be my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn/NYC.

First, the good: The service is friendly, they have outside seating, and they allow dogs. There are several authentic dishes on the menu that I don't frequently see at other establishments. I enjoyed the Käsespätzle and a spicy ginger beer. The less good: Austrian mustard is the predominant flavor you're going to experience here. Anything we put the tiniest bit of mustard on (bratwurst burger, the "best" pretzel) was overtaken by the mustard's intensity. Without the mustard, the food was a bit bland, but with it, mustard was all you could taste. The potato pancakes were served room temperature and very oily. I tried a bite, but did not care for them at all. Werkstatt only accepts Amex or cash. In 2023, I don't understand NYC restaurants that don't take Visa and Mastercard as well. It's annoying to need to use their ATM and pay an ATM fee to them just to eat there. I'd rate them 3.5 if I could. If Austrian food is your jam, it's worth checking it out. I'm not sure it's mine.

Came here for dinner around 7:45 on a Thursday evening. Most of the tables were taken indoors but were promptly seated by our server. Our server checked for our Covid vaccine cards and each table had a Covid partition. The restaurant is small and casual. It has a nice vibe and is a great spot to catch up with a small group or go on a date. We ordered the potato latkes to share, the Saurerbraten special and Wiener schnitzel for entrees and a creme caramel for dessert. Everything tasted delicious and fresh! Portions are very generous. I had quite a bit of leftovers! Service was pretty spot on but not overbearing. Our server even gave us a complimentary underberg digestif at the end of our meal and was super nice. All in all nice spot! Will definitely be back!

I have ordered the matzo ball soup to go so many times and every single time the lid isn't fixed on tightly and it spills everywhere. The couple of times I've eaten here, the server was pretty rude as well - food dining in was mediocre and taking out was a bit better. They only take American Express or cash, weird system.

Some of the best food and bev in the neighborhood and the service is OUTSTANDING! Perfect hearty fare and welcoming atmosphere

Could not have asked for a better dining experience than what we had at Werkstatt!! We were lucky to snag one of the outdoor tables, which had a heat lamp, and was perfectly tucked away on the sidewalk. Our waiter, Carson, was so knowledgeable about all the beers they had (and it turns out it was only his first day!). We indulged in a few over the course of the evening that were all absolutely delicious--highly recommend the Weihenstephan! We ordered their famous pretzel (probably one of the best I've had in my life, including ones I tried in Germany and Austria), the calamari and sausage (such an unexpected but tasty combination), the paprika chicken and spätzle (so savory and rich, and the spätzle made my gf tear up because it reminded her of her grandma's), and topped it off with the apple strudel (not overwhelmingly sweet, perfectly balanced and delicate). Everyone we interacted with, from our waiter to the guy clearing our plates to Robin (the manager/owner perhaps?), was so delightful and kind. The place got busy but they kept everything flowing and somehow managed to get people seated pretty quickly at the handful of outdoor tables. 12/10, can't wait to come back here and eat again!

Went to Werkstatt to celebrate a couple of birthdays. Food was excellent, especially the duck liver. Soft and tasty. Also, can't forget the pretzel. Perfect crust and soft inside. Service was excellent, though waiter did seemed a bit overwhelmed due to number of tables they had to serve. Even though, they did well. The only negative I have is the noise level. It was a weekend evening so expected noise, but it was overpowering. Couldn't hear each other-around 8 of us-and had to scream. I would recommend going here on a less busy time when noise level should be more conducive to hear. That would make this a perfect experience.

An off putting experience indeed. My partner and I wanted to grab a bite and some drinks. Their main floor was completely full so we requested bar seating. The waitress noted that there no eating at the bar however multiple people were VISIBLY eating there. I requested to speak to the manager in which she gave the same baseless answer. I really don't want to assume the "obvious"..... It sad that in 2023, in said neighborhood, people visibly display such nefarious behavior. It seems not to be an isolated incident for POC.

We came for an early dinner and shared the kielbasa entree, paprika chicken, and soft pretzel appetizer. The food was outstanding, literally nothing else to say. The pretzel was soft and definitely fresh, and the chicken was perfectly done. Plus the staff was friendly. They are cash only (I think? There's a sign on the door that says so..) which is annoying, but otherwise no complaints. 4.5 stars.

Always very skeptical with German/Austrian/Swiss cusine here in NY since I am a german buy blood and grew up with the cusine in Europe. I found this restaurant because I seen a friend checked in on Facebook. So we gave it a try for Christmas eve. Our party of 5 ( 2 kids plus 3 adults) where accommodate by great hospitality trough all the staff workinf this night. Decoration is great lots of Austrian Beer advertising ( i mean what else you need lol) and a motorcycle in the wall which my Daughter was fantastic by.. Beer and wine selection great! Food !!FANTASTIC!! You can see and taste that the Chef knows how to cook his home cuisine... Potato pancakes yummy, cucumber salad super delicious just like my mom and grandmother made it... Paprika Chicken and Spätzle super delicious!!! Schnitzel OMG not deep fried in the fryer as 98% of the "german" restaurants make it here... super tender and nicely flavored, Krautsalat again just like home potato salad super tasty... Desser! Linzer Torte to die for... Many thanks und vielen Dank this was a 5 plus Star expierence from the start to end... we will be back 100...!!!

food is soo good! Family Owned, who doesn't love that. Really enjoy coming here for the staff makes you feel at home. You will never be disappointed here.

The food is wonderful i do wish I received alittle faster but once i got it couldn't complain

After passing this place on my way to the Sunday Ditmas Park Greenmarket on Courtelyou for yearrrrrrrs I finally met a girlfriend here for a late brunch last weekend. The place was super cozy! We sat in the back (highly recommended as the front was a little too close for comfort in these Covid times and the outdoor area didn't seem to be heated) which was set up like some sort of lodge. Several big tables available if you come with a larger crew. I ordered a Bloody Mary, which was large and delicious, French onion soup, and their giant pretzel, which was apparently rated the best in NYC by the NYT? Everything was delicious! My friend had the breakfast plate with sausage and a side of spaetzel (sp?) which she really enjoyed. Service was stellar, portions were large, and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely adding this spot to the regular rotation!

Tasty food, prices could be lower, but delivery services was great ! We did not eat in so cannot speak to ambiance.

What an awesome spot! My friend and I had a late dinner here a few months ago and were pleasantly surprised by the energy of the restaurant as we entered and how packed it was, even though it was well after normal dinner hours. We shared the chicken liver mousse appetizer, which had a creamy texture and was very good. I got the käse spätzle, a cheesy pasta dish that was satisfying and filling. The cucumber salad that it came with was very light and fresh, which did a good job of balancing out the heavier spätzle. We also really enjoyed the cocktails we had with our meal. Taste | 4 Atmosphere | 4.5 Presentation | 4 Service | 4 OVERALL | 4.5

Solid Germanic food with large portions and friendly staff. Interior experience is varied but not negative. Music choice at the time contrasts with the theme.

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.......

If you're looking for a charming and fun place to dine out with your folks, a date, your mailman, whomever, look no further than Werkstatt. The fine folks at Werkstatt understand the simple, necessary qualities of dining that are so often overlooked: impeccable service and excellent food. The staff are patient, accomodating, helpful, and kind. I would sincerely recommend every dish on the menu, which is itself broad enough to accomodate a myriad of dietary restrictions (e.g vegan, gluten-free). I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the drinks. Whether you're looking for a Czech pilsner or a crafty cocktail, you'll find something to put the proverbial cherry on top of your dining experience. Or would it be the goulash on top of your spaetzle...? You get the idea.