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returning to my hometown after 40-year absence, I was dismayed to find that German cuisine has practically vanished. Why? Considering our German heritage, I grew up finding it everywhere, now only a few. Schneithorst closed, Bevo Mill discontinuing dishes, Dream Palace in Waterloo (literally across the road from corn stalks!) only carries sausages (ignore their online menu, hasn't been updated in years). Don't know about one in Millstadt in Ill. Sunset 44 does carry sauerbraten, though they have strange way of serving it--in bowl like a side dish rather than on a plate--but they're not a true German restaurant. Any others I don't know about? Reason for absence?
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Ronnie Dobbs
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There's a place in Jeff City.
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There is a newer brewery in Olivette, on Olive that is owned by Busch and his German wife. They have quite a few German items on their menu. I have not been there, so I can't testify to their taste or how faithful they are to the German originals. Although, I believe they have gotten some good reviews. https://www.greatheartbrewing.com/food-menu
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George Zipp
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I've been twice. It's a good quality meal. Like almost everything else these days it seems pricier than it should be. I think my brat dinner, which came with a side if I recall was 28ish dollars. Had a schnitzel meal the other time and it was over 30. They have good beers which they may, or may not, brew in house or for themselves somewhere. Decent ambiance, good service. I wonder if the location will be a problem long term. It's in a strip mall on Olive between Old Bonhamme and 170, pretty close the Dobbs, that side of the street.A reader wrote: ↑26 Jan 2026 11:14 am There is a newer brewery in Olivette, on Olive that is owned by Busch and his German wife. They have quite a few German items on their menu. I have not been there, so I can't testify to their taste or how faithful they are to the German originals. Although, I believe they have gotten some good reviews. https://www.greatheartbrewing.com/food-menu
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Those prices seem quite reasonable by today's standards. I don't know why the location would be a problem. It's centrally located, easy to get to from both 170 and 270.George Zipp wrote: ↑26 Jan 2026 11:38 amI've been twice. It's a good quality meal. Like almost everything else these days it seems pricier than it should be. I think my brat dinner, which came with a side if I recall was 28ish dollars. Had a schnitzel meal the other time and it was over 30. They have good beers which they may, or may not, brew in house or for themselves somewhere. Decent ambiance, good service. I wonder if the location will be a problem long term. It's in a strip mall on Olive between Old Bonhamme and 170, pretty close the Dobbs, that side of the street.A reader wrote: ↑26 Jan 2026 11:14 am There is a newer brewery in Olivette, on Olive that is owned by Busch and his German wife. They have quite a few German items on their menu. I have not been there, so I can't testify to their taste or how faithful they are to the German originals. Although, I believe they have gotten some good reviews. https://www.greatheartbrewing.com/food-menu
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George Zipp
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If you think a 28 buck brautwurst is reasonable I don't know what to tell you.abuxb wrote: ↑26 Jan 2026 23:16 pmThose prices seem quite reasonable by today's standards. I don't know why the location would be a problem. It's centrally located, easy to get to from both 170 and 270.George Zipp wrote: ↑26 Jan 2026 11:38 amI've been twice. It's a good quality meal. Like almost everything else these days it seems pricier than it should be. I think my brat dinner, which came with a side if I recall was 28ish dollars. Had a schnitzel meal the other time and it was over 30. They have good beers which they may, or may not, brew in house or for themselves somewhere. Decent ambiance, good service. I wonder if the location will be a problem long term. It's in a strip mall on Olive between Old Bonhamme and 170, pretty close the Dobbs, that side of the street.A reader wrote: ↑26 Jan 2026 11:14 am There is a newer brewery in Olivette, on Olive that is owned by Busch and his German wife. They have quite a few German items on their menu. I have not been there, so I can't testify to their taste or how faithful they are to the German originals. Although, I believe they have gotten some good reviews. https://www.greatheartbrewing.com/food-menu
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BalotelliMassive
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German and Cuisine don't belong in the same sentence unless it states that German cuisine doesn't exist.
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This is a completely goofy take but it makes complete sense coming from you gio.BalotelliMassive wrote: ↑28 Jan 2026 15:00 pm German and Cuisine don't belong in the same sentence unless it states that German cuisine doesn't exist.
In other news, St. Louis Italian food is some of the worst in the country. Mama mia!
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Try Adolf's in Desoto and Goering's in Sullivan
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What would you like with that, sir—potatoes, potatoes, potatoes, or potatoes?BalotelliMassive wrote: ↑28 Jan 2026 15:00 pm German and Cuisine don't belong in the same sentence unless it states that German cuisine doesn't exist.
On a side note, I spent a lot of time in Austria. My Austrian colleagues hated it when I ordered wiener schnitzel. They thought I was stereotyping them and would implore me to order something else.
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George Zipp
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Spent a few days in Vienna a couple of years back. My two food memories were going to a cafeteria style place where all the food is behind a counter and you just order and order for the table to share. I feel like the style of the place has a unique name.Bighorn66 wrote: ↑29 Jan 2026 15:19 pmWhat would you like with that, sir—potatoes, potatoes, potatoes, or potatoes?BalotelliMassive wrote: ↑28 Jan 2026 15:00 pm German and Cuisine don't belong in the same sentence unless it states that German cuisine doesn't exist.
On a side note, I spent a lot of time in Austria. My Austrian colleagues hated it when I ordered wiener schnitzel. They thought I was stereotyping them and would implore me to order something else.
And we had a sachertorte amongst other things at the famous cafe sacher wein. Waited in quite a line. Good stuff.
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I love German cuisine. And Eyetalian, Gio.George Zipp wrote: ↑29 Jan 2026 16:07 pmSpent a few days in Vienna a couple of years back. My two food memories were going to a cafeteria style place where all the food is behind a counter and you just order and order for the table to share. I feel like the style of the place has a unique name.Bighorn66 wrote: ↑29 Jan 2026 15:19 pmWhat would you like with that, sir—potatoes, potatoes, potatoes, or potatoes?BalotelliMassive wrote: ↑28 Jan 2026 15:00 pm German and Cuisine don't belong in the same sentence unless it states that German cuisine doesn't exist.
On a side note, I spent a lot of time in Austria. My Austrian colleagues hated it when I ordered wiener schnitzel. They thought I was stereotyping them and would implore me to order something else.
And we had a sachertorte amongst other things at the famous cafe sacher wein. Waited in quite a line. Good stuff.
There is no disputing the Bavarians have the greatest breakfast ever!

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I've been there, and I agree about those breakfasts!Bighorn66 wrote: ↑29 Jan 2026 20:05 pmI love German cuisine. And Eyetalian, Gio.George Zipp wrote: ↑29 Jan 2026 16:07 pmSpent a few days in Vienna a couple of years back. My two food memories were going to a cafeteria style place where all the food is behind a counter and you just order and order for the table to share. I feel like the style of the place has a unique name.Bighorn66 wrote: ↑29 Jan 2026 15:19 pmWhat would you like with that, sir—potatoes, potatoes, potatoes, or potatoes?BalotelliMassive wrote: ↑28 Jan 2026 15:00 pm German and Cuisine don't belong in the same sentence unless it states that German cuisine doesn't exist.
On a side note, I spent a lot of time in Austria. My Austrian colleagues hated it when I ordered wiener schnitzel. They thought I was stereotyping them and would implore me to order something else.
And we had a sachertorte amongst other things at the famous cafe sacher wein. Waited in quite a line. Good stuff.
There is no disputing the Bavarians have the greatest breakfast ever!
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You have obviously never had jaegerschnitzel or goulashsuppen.BalotelliMassive wrote: ↑28 Jan 2026 15:00 pm German and Cuisine don't belong in the same sentence unless it states that German cuisine doesn't exist.