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This was my first time going here with my husband, we had been fishing on the water during the day and decided to go somewhere we never have gone before and we both love German food considering his grandfather was German and I grew up in Germany. There was not anybody else eating there except a guy getting ready to leave when we were sat at a table. The food was ok and the waitress was great but there was an older lady there that was staring at me in almost disgust that I believed worked there, as she was not in dress attire as the waitresses. When we were at the register my husband was being polite trying to make small talk about our relevance to Germany and she was completely shrugging him off ignoring him not even cracking a smile till he handed her the tip and she looks to me and says, next time you come in here you can't wear that that's meant to be worn at the beach. I was wearing black mid legnth shorts with a bathing suit underneath a black tank top that had a cut design on the back which was not inappropriate not to mention there was NO sign of anything having to do with dress attire by customers. I was in shock and felt judged and ridiculed as a mother, wife, and responsible adult. They have lost our business and any one we know who enjoys German food as much as we do. We will never be back there again.
Simple, authentic. Does not try to be something it isn't. Meals are excellent!
Always treated like family when we visit. Wait staff is great, owner(s) are on site to ensure everything goes well. Varried menu, good prices, real German Beer! The food is authentic. So pleased we scheduled our Holiday Party there! You won't be disappointed.
As Always Great Service, and Great Food. I returned from Germany in 1995 after an 8 year tour there. This is the first "real German" food I've found in the USA. Their Gravy, Spatzle, Red Cabbage, Potato Salad, Schnitzels...You Name it, It is awesome. Call ahead to ensure they have openings or make a reservation. I now travel in businness to the Newport News area and I've been known to eat there every night. Try it, you will NOT regret it.
Have been here many times over the years and once again it was great! I love their spaetzle and order it with whatever else I get. A friend always gets the goulash and was not disappointed this time either. Their Hazelnut torte is a must if you have room for a dessert! The other reviewer is correct about a lack...
This place was great!They had awesome german wine! Our service was very prompt. We were not there more than 15 minutes before our dinner came out. The...
Went here for dinner tonight, there were six of us in our party, we had reservations and were seated immediately. We were the only diners in the restaurant...
One of my favorite places in the Hampton Roads area when I lived there. Especially the carrot soup! Nice quaint atmosphere and waitress was very friendly. Thought the food was authentic too!Looking forward to visiting again!
I have been to this restaurant a few times before. I have to say I really enjoyed the food on other occasions. I have gone here because I know and enjoy German food. Having been to Germany several times I know what to expect in a good schnitzel. In the past this restaurant did not disappoint, but my last time...
Some friends invited us to eat out with them at this restaurant and after YEARS of my husband refusing to go because he HATES German food, I talked him into it for a fun night out. I had eaten there, and enjoyed it, YEARS ago but not since our marriage 20 years ago have I returned since it has never...
This is a real jewel in the heart of Newport News, VA. Don't be deceived by the decor, which needs an upgrade, but wait for the food! I lived in Austria and I know the real thing. If you love German food, you will love this restaurant. The hazelnut torte is NOT to be missed!
The desk clerk at the Country Inn in Newport News highly recommended Das Waldcafe. The wiener schnitzel was great. It took a while for the food to come out, but I was warned of this before going. But I enjoyed the beer while I waited. Excellent food!
If you are in a hurry or are easily annoyed by less than speedy service then this is not the place for you. The waiters and waitresses are not the most experienced and dining can take some time. However, If you like good homemade German food Das Waldcafe is worth a stop. The Jager Schnitzel is very good and so...
Returned last night after a year or so, with some trepidation given the preceding review.
My experience was entirely different. Service was prompt, exact, courteous, and attentive.
The spaetzle was, again, just perfect! Yes, some prefer the bread crumb-dusted spaetzle, but this was what I remember from five years living in Germany, and indeed, better. Buttery and firm and delightful!...
Long time fan but last visit a total disaster due to incompetent waiter and clueless manager. Wasn't informed that they were out of our favorite meal until after we waited 25 minutes to order and were served our drinks. Now starving family wants to go somewhere else. Mgr insists I pay for my beer although i haven't touched it. What...
This has been my favorite place as long as I can remember ! Rouladen, spaetzle ,and the rotkraut are my absolute favorites!
Authentic German food. I've always enjoyed the food here. The founder of the Das Waldcafe is from Germany and her children run it now, but with much of the...
I really wanted to like this place, especially after reading recent positive reviews. It didn't start off well when we asked to see the wine list, and they had no German wines by the bottle, just a variety of cheap jug wines by the glass or carafe. This is the first German restaurant we've been to where they didn't have...
I am on a never ending quest to find the same type of German food I enjoyed whilst visiting Germany. I tried this place tonight and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Jagerschnitzel with salat and spaetzle. Th Jagerschnitzel sauce was delicious , the spaetzle divine but the salat was lackluster. A bit of greens in a bowl with about...
Went to dinner here with my husband last Friday night. The building and decor leave much to be desired, but the food and service made up for them. We were immediately greeted as we walked in and shown to a small table.
Since we lived in Wiesbaden for some time, we both decided to order the Schwein Jaegerschnitzel (pork cutlet...
Another good dinner. Went here last night and had another good dinner BUT I was dissapointed that the mushrooms they serve on the Jagerschnitzel are canned!!! Really you can't pony up for fresh mushrooms?? My daughter had the fried chicken which is good but the coating really does need a little more seasoning. We had the soup of the day which was a beef dumpling that was DELISH!! My husband had...
Recommend reservations with a large group (over 4 diners) or on weekend as restaurant is small and busy. German tavern has additional seating in back of building. Service was excellent efficient. Food arrival was a little slow but was so good that it was worth the wait! Plenty of excellent German beer available while you wait and they will provide...
My husband and I have been to Das Waldcafe many times. In reading some reviews I am not sure the reviewer has had authentic German cuisine, I have grown up with German food, Sunday sauerbraten or on special Sunday's rolladen. We have brought many friends, last night two couples joined us, one with roots in Bavaria. Everyone was pleased with...
My boyfriend and I had dinner here at Das Waldcafe last night. I treated him for his 23rd birthday, and since he had lived in Germany for 5 years in his youth, I thought this to be a really nice evening for him.
When we first entered, we noticed 2 tables being serviced by one young man. The cafe is...
To be fair, I don't have a lot of experience with Berman food. But, the menus I recall have much broader selections than this restaurant. I don't eat veal, and 75% of the menu was veal dishes. Other than two pork cutlet dishes, there was fried chicken or shrimp (which might have been different somehow but there weren't any descriptions)...
Best German food around always made from scratchread full review »
Hubby and I went here with some friends. I had never had German and was looking forward to my first experience. We were seated immediately and our orders were taken quickly. This is where the good service ended. It took a while for our drinks, which we didn't mind because we were talking. A rumble from our stomachs about 30...
German is a relatively bland cusine. But, this restaurant is not that great even keeping that in mind. The spatzle kinda reminded me of dishwater. The salad was not very good - iceberg with a vinegar and oil based dressing. If you're searching out german, you might like it, but if you're just looking for a place to eat and...
I was hesitant to bring my party of 5 to the restaurant on a recent Saturday in May given some reviews I've read. We were all so glad we went. Service and food was excellant, very fairly priced food and wine. The lights could be dimmed and the music could be a bit less of a marching tune but we...
Das Waldcafe is a cozy, unpretentious restaurant that has been consistently good in the 21 years we've been dining there. They have a nice variety of traditional German dishes, serving sizes are generous, and prices are reasonable. The service has always been good, but the food is freshly prepared, so don't expect "fast food" speed on the delivery to your...
Decor was very understated, subdued conversations, but the place filled up while I was there, so evidently the locals like it a lot.I spent a few years in Germany, and can fairly state the food is very authenitic and well prepared. Not as big a variety of dishes as I hoped. Service was fine, not fast. As in Germany, they...
This a great restaurant! Price are high, but the food is well worth the
price.
I love the Jager Schnitzel and German potato salad.
The food was good, the service was good! We were the last ones in the place. The beer and wine selection was great and most of us had the roulade. Very tasty!
My only suggestion would be better outside lighting, we drove past the place twice.
2/22/2012 We had 7 in our group. The food was delicious! The service was wonderful. Our waiter "Paul" was very nice and helpful. Overall it was a great experience and we had a really good time. The restaurant itself was a little hard to find but was quite clean. I enjoyed the evening!
Das Waldcafe is definitely off the beaten path and we had a bit of difficulty locating the restaurant. That was the only negative thing I can say about Das Waldcafe and the evening in general. I was joined by my father and his girlfriend on their recommendation for some truly authentic German cuisine. We arrived around 6 on a Sunday...
The German food is really excellent. Almost every patron seemed to know the owners and servers in the restaurant. It was pretty crowded so service was slow, but we enjoyed the extra time to visit with relatives we hadn't seen in a while.
Try the Rouladen - Authentic German Cuisine!read full review »
This is the best German food I've ever had.read full review »
As Germans living in the States for a couple of years we were longing for good old German "Hausmannskost". We heard about the Waldcafe and its good German food, so we gave it a try. When we found that place we were shocked by the interior : everything is very old and and in need of refurbishing. We hope nobody...
Some of the earlier reviews left me worried. However, upon arrival, service was prompt and complete, the food arrived in reasonable amounts of time, and the food was OUTSTANDING! Best spaetlze I've ever had and I've eaten it from Heidelberg to Grafenwohr and a lot of places in-between.
The atmosphere is just like a little German gasthaus, which is to...
My husband and I love German food. We called for reservations. When we arrived on a Saturday night, the restaurant wasn't even half full. The waitress had an attitude, and we waited over 30 minutes for our drink. We left after waiting over 40 minutes for our food. No one ever brought us bread, our salad, or checked on us....
Good Food, Apathetic service. Came here on a Friday night. We were seated by the host, in plain view of the host stand. There was a large party in the front of the restaurant and another large party in the back room. Food was tasty and hot, but service was poor and very slow. Even though the host was in sight of our table at all times, he never asked if we needed refills on beverages, if our...
It has been several years since I have eatend at Das Waldcafe and I was concerned about the mixed reviews. Our dinner was great, and yes due to a dinner party in the back room the service was a little slow. However, who should be in a hurry when they have good company and conversation! I am really glad I...
Ive been going here since I was a kid. I only remember the decor changing once in 30 years, but Im not rating on that, I am rating the food. I have tried probably half a dozen German restaurants and this one is by far the best! The food tastes fresh and is always more than I can eat. I...
I use to eat at this restaurant back in 2000 to 2005 and the food use great. So we decided we'd like so germany Style food and went to eat there June 3, 2011. I ordered the Jägerschnitzel W/ Spatzle - The gravy was blunt, no favor and floury - no germany fave or tast at all.
She got a...
My boyfriend and I go here every now and then to get our fix of delicious German food. Our favorite are the dumplings and spaetzle, The meals are nothing fancy, but they seem to be authentic and they are filling and tasty. You get 2 sides with each meal, so it's definitely a good value. The one thing this place...
I went there last night with a friend and our children. We asked to be seated in the back room near the play area. We ordered drinks and our food and then a few minutes later the server asked us if we could turn off the TV in the play area because customers don't like it. Then a grumpy old...
This establishment has a good reputation among locals, but, I really can't see the reason for it. The restaurant is located beside a busy road in a rundown, old frame building. The interior is spare and plain. There is no atmosphere inside or out. The food is average and certainly not worth the drive or the price. But the weirdest thing of all is the service. It borders on the hostile. From...
There really isn't much to say. The location hard by a busy road lacks any class or ambiance. There is no atmosphere inside to speak of. The service borders on the unacceptably rude. None of this wouldn't matter if the food was good, but it isn't. I spent many years in Munich and I think I know a thing or...
I gave this place one star and it is highly over-rated .Never made it to actual dining - maybe it is good. First waited for 15 minutes before being acknowledged. After we got seated, we spent another 15 minutes to be acknowledged by a waitress who informed us that it will be at least 2 hours (!!!!) before they can serve us.When I called o make reservation nobody told me that it takes that...
It was so good! The owners?? are very down to Earth and straight foward people so don't be surprised if they bust your chops a little bit or give you a bit of a hard time (Hey, you...pay attention and…
This is excellent German food and one of my favorite restaurants! Every entree & side dish I've tried has been delicious. I'm not big on desserts but I always also have the hazelnut cake, which is fabulous, with a cup of excellent coffee. The food is always consistent, never changes, so there are never any unpleasant surprises like I've experienced...
After reading the reviews on this quaint restaurant and the lack of good service, I was dreading having dinner. It didn't help that it was over 100 degrees and I did not want heavy food but a friend wanted to go there for her birthday. The restaurant is very small and there were six diners when we arrived. Our waiter...
Yes good German comfort food.. Well, I like home style German food, which is what this is, not sure German food has zest, real German food is country cooking, but like everything, you can get it jazzed up for the tourist trade, just watch Europen Vacation with Chevy Chase. I have eaten there a lot, the service has always been good, relaxed, never been ignored. I have enjoyed everthing I have...
pork was dry, the gravy tasted like water the spatzle was dry. Waitress was rude and no help at all. we will never go there again. Even the table next to us got bread, one piece of bread with no butter.
The other reviews are pretty spot-on. Good food, good service, hard to find at night due to poor lighting and road work ...
Enjoyed the food and the price was fine. The sides were possibly the best part of the meal (I had dumplings and spatzle, my wife's potato salad was excellent). Was it the best German food I've had?...
Absolutely awful service. One waitress for 40+ people. Almost two hours...
My father spent 10 years in Germany and he loved Das Waldcafe. We would eat here every time he came back to the states. The food is quite good and the service is exceptional. Try the rouladen and hazelnut cake! The only thing I hate about this restaurant is that I have to drive back through the tunnel once I...
We visited this restaurant last Friday night. It wasn't as good as the everyone had reported, but the price was right. The German restaurant in Portsmouth, Va was much better. It was hard to find in the dark because of all the construction. Reservations are a must on Friday and Saturday nights.
good but not spectacular food- more of a "home cooking" german style - think moms pot-roast - filling but not gourmet - bright family style interior - watch the drive in since the road is under construction and entrance is hard to find at night
I was stationed in Germany for 4 years and so this was a real treat. The goulash and the schnitzel were real good. I felt like I was still l...
If you love German food, then this is the best place to go hands down. It is a quiet and quaint little place and has home cooked German food...
if you are looking for a place with snob appeal... go elsewhere! this is a very homey restaurant with amazing German food... I live in Newport News and have traveled throughout the states and Europe... this is definitely one of my favorites!
I've been eating here since I was a child. It's the best German food I've found yet, and some of the best food you can find in Newport News. If you're looking for an authentic German meal, or simply a great place to stop at while in town, don't hesitate to drop by.
The original owners are semi retired, and...
Ive lived here over 20 years.
Love the food. It is the best German food around.
BUT
It is closed on MON and TUES. And the saurbraten only available on SUNDAYS. And it goes quick!!
My favorite dessert is the apple cake.
Great german food. I felt like I was back in germany. service was good and portions were large. If you blink you may miss this resaurant don't let the outside keep you from trying the food or you will regret it.
The only German style food in the area. It is close to the actual german food as you can find in the states
Took my niece there when she came to visit from Germany. She was getting homesick and so I wanted to surprise her with German food. She was so happy! The food was fresh and very authentic. Everything was wonderful. The only disappointing thing was that nobody spoke German there.
Don't be put off by the bland unimposing exterior because the food here is terrific. If you're looking for ambiance Das Waldcafe doesn't have it inside or outside. It does have great tasting German food. The soup to start was very tasty. Both veal dishes were excellent in taste, portion size, and value. The sides of German potato salad, spatzle,...
I live in the area and frequent this great place. While it is the only German restaurant in town, they keep it fresh and authentic. Perfect Wiener schnitzel and German potato salad everytime. Run by a real German family. Separate bar area in back--dark and smokey and away from your food! Good selection of beers (German of course!) A little...
In my opinion, Das Waldcafe has the best, and most authentic, German cuisine in the area. I've never been disappointed in a meal since I first dined there over 15 years ago. The only negative is that occasionally it is very busy, and as such, may take a little while until you get your meal.
I think the last reviewer may have some misinformation. I had a wonderful meal on my last visit to Das Waldcafe, and did not see new owners. Mr & Mrs Hollingsworth were still there. My gulasch and spatzle were as tasty as they have always been. The beer was nice and cold, and the service was average. I have found this to be a great place for high quality food without pretense. The hazelnut...
I have eaten at Das Wald often over the past years, but I don't think I will be back. The last 2 times I went there (05) I have noticed some negative changes. It seems the place was taken over by new owners. None of the long time waitresses where there (i.e. the girls from Scotland & Germany) & the food quality had changed too. My Gulasch was dry & old (the previous owners would never serve old...
This is the only local restaurant that serves up authentic German food. The atmosphere is minimal, the beers are taller than the tables, and the portions are unabashedly large. I've never had a bad meal here, and there aren't too many places I can say that about.
I lived in the Netherlands for 3 years, and made many visits across the border to Germany, to sample their tasty, and hearty, fare. This is just what you will find at DasWald... very well-prepared and tasty German dishes. The surroundings are minimal and rather plain, yet every visit I have made has found fresh vases of flowers on almost every table. I've personally never had a problem with...
Having lived in Germany half my life, I always appreciate a good German meal. You can get one at Das Waldcafe. The Jaegerschnitzel is wonderful, as is the potato salad and spaetzle. In my opinion, the prices are a bit high, but I suppose one must factor in the extra money it must take to get the correct cuts of veal and pork to make all those delectable meals! When I was there last night,...
Having eaten at Das Waldcafe for the last six years, I have to take
We were raised in PA Dutch country, and have resided and traveled extensively throughout Germany for seven years. The "authenticy" of quality German cuisine at this restaurant was far below that of any autobahn gas station fast food stop. My wife's selection of a so-called veal cordon bleu was smaller than that of my computer mouse with less than the quality of MacDonalds' french fries and...
We have visited this restaurant many times, but last night will be our last visit. For the second consecutive time, the service was deplorable. This was a Tuesday night, and they were only moderately busy. Our server was rather brusque, and took 15 minutes to bring our drink order. After we had waited 40 minutes, she unapologetically informed us they were out of pork schnitzels. We...
I found the food to be authentic and generous and I enjoyed the quiet atmosphere as well. I did not appreciate the service. When my family and our friends arrived, we given the impression that we were not wanted. Although the restaurant was not busy, we were told ther was no room available because we did have a reservation. Also, I don't think our children were welcomed either. The...
this is a good place to eat although a lttle on the expensive side
Visit Das Waldcafe and you`ll get a leisure café that serves German dishes. Expect the average entrée to cost $8 to $12.
Eating & Drinking: Open for dinner.
Details to Note: Reservations are accepted. Carryout is available. Parking has been arranged for customers.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Carte Blanche
Reservations Recommended, Rated Four Star, Homemade Desserts, Full Service Bar, Family Recipes, Menu Available In Cocktail Lounge, Authentic German Cuisine
Inexpensive, honest-to-goodness German food in attractive, unpretentious surroundings. Specialties at the restaurant, which is more than two decades old, are from the Rhineland region, where owners Traudel and Jim Hollingsworth grew up. Beef, pork and veal make up most of the dishes. Traditional dishes include spaetzle, rouladen, and goulash. All the desserts are made in-house. Specialty...
With authentic German food from the Rhineland region, this place has been a local favorite for over 20 years. The menu is limited to three or four items in each category, but that is enough – they are all uniformly excellent! Just pick what appeals to you, and you cannot go wrong. Don't skip dessert here – the hazlenut cake is amazing. In the local "Taste of Tidewater" poll, this restaurant...
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