Steve E
This was our first visit. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly. The staff was engaging and thoughtful. The food was amazing! For appetizers we had the Sauerkraut Balls and the Deviled Eggs. The deviled eggs are made fresh right there at the restaurant. For the entrees we had the Brauhaus Bratwurst and the Sauerbraten.
We drove nearly an hour to try this restaurant. It was worth the trip. We will visit again to try different items on the menu.
… moreIan Petersen
We went here for the first time after a recommendation from my parents and we pleasantly enjoyed ourselves. The vibe is a cozy German bar. We had soups to start: chicken schnitzel soup and German potato soup, both of which were good. Then I had chicken schnitzel and my partner had the sausage platter. We both really enjoyed our meals. The chicken schnitzel and spaeztle were crispy than what I was used to but overall very good. The red cabbage had very good powerful flavor. We want dessert but we’re too full afterwards. We would go back to this place.
… moreMichael
Really easy to find street parking. Friendly greeting as soon as we walked in. There are tables for a sit down meal but we chose seats at the bar. Menu has a really good variety of German dishes. The beer selection was also really varied and offered several excellent German beers. If you’re brave enough, you can order a 2L boot for your beer selection. We ordered the pork schnitzel sandwich and a Reuben. Both were really delicious. Quite an interesting and tasty restaurant. We will be back again soon.
… moreEd Barbour
Great Beer!
Great Cheese Curds!
Great German food!
I went with a work friend early on a Monday evening and through the course of dinner the place filled up! The service was attentive. Our beers, fried cheese curds and entrees were all served quickly. The atmosphere was calm, the music was subdued, it was easy for two old men to hold a conversation. Definitely going back soon!
… moreTom S
Worst restaurant EVER. Here’s why :
This is a Sports Bar disguised as a German restaurant with a half dozen tvs in a tiny space. The music was blasting, leaving the people to yell over the music.
Food :
The people at tables were not eating, only drinking beer. Most tables were empty during prime time. Same thing outside.
Beef rouladen was tasteless and impossible to chew. Disgusting.
Service :
Mediocre at best. Not much attention to the customer.
Beer :
The Dopplebock bier was the only good thing out of this mess.
… morePhred DeBraun
We split a bunch of appetizers and they were delicious and plentiful. The service was spot on. It’s great to have quality German food in the area. Spaten on tap seals the deal!
… moreLaura Wagner
We had a wonderful time. The food was good and service was friendly and on point.
… moreIoanna Krassas
Delicious food and very friendly staff! Great menu and variety of beers. I will definitely come back!
… morePat Corbley
Went there to see one of my favorite entertainers. Bar was noisy, but that’s to be expected. Food was OK. The crust on my sandwich was a little hard, but was an ample amount. We sat at the bar and service was excellent.
… moreMichelle Foy
What’s not to love about this place! Schnell’s Brauhaus is an authentic family owned German pub and restaurant in downtown Palatine. There is ample parking around the pub and seating both inside and outside. They feature a large selection of German beers on tap as well as wines. All food is made in house and they have German specialties like beef rouladen, schnitzel in beef, chicken or pork, sauerbraten and their in-house made sausages. The inside is typical German hand carved wooden bar, seating and motif. It looks like a lodge you would see in Düsseldorf, Germany. The food was very nicely prepared and was delicious! Everything from the potato pancakes, the sauerkraut, schnitzels and strudel. We tried the veal and chicken schnitzels and both had very generous portions with very flavorful sides. We really loved the red cabbage as it was sweet, a little sour and really complimented our meals perfectly. We really liked that they took a healthy approach by using oil instead of lard to prepare all of the items! The hot apple strudel desert was made with real hand peeled chunky apples and was absolutely delicious. If it wasn’t so busy I probably would have asked if they could sell me a strudel to take home! Tyler our waiter was super friendly, very attentive and made sure we had a fun dining experience. As it’s Oktoberfest season during the time we went and very busy, I noticed the small staff worked hard as a team like a machine to help each other with whatever was needed! The whole staff went above and beyond to make sure you had a good time. We sure will be returning to try more of the other items. Schnell’s is German dining and drinking at its very best! Don’t forget to order the apple strudel! This place doesn’t disappoint!
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