Werkstatt

All 59 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Currywurst, kielbasa, bratwurst burger and giant pretzel from Werkstatt in Ditmas Park3 pts
“In fact, almost everything I've ordered there was very good, with the odd exception of a jägerschnitzel special that came with strangely thin, flavorless gravy.”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Windsor Terrace, Kensington and Prospect Park South8 pts
“Werkstatt for schnitzel, pretzels, and beer. Great savory brunch too”
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in:Immigrants of NYC, what restaurant in the city has the best version of your home country’s food?8 pts
“I love the Spätzle! I also like the various Bratwurst and Currywurst options. There is a delicious salmon with risotto and fabulous spicy roasted brussel sprouts.”
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in:Not THE BEST Restaurant5 pts
“surprisingly good Austrian food and a great neighborhood vibe.”
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in:Currywurst, kielbasa, bratwurst burger and giant pretzel from Werkstatt in Ditmas Park4 pts
“Their pretzels are insanely good. I love them.”
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in:Are there any good pretzel carts anywhere?3 pts
“Good pretzels, I like the beer gardens.”
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in:Any nicer German/Eastern European restaurants in NYC?3 pts
“The owners are friendly, and their food is solid.”
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in:The summer always makes me crave fried foods for some reason. What are either some of the most exemplary versions of common fried foods you've had or the most interesting or uncommon but still standout fried dishes?3 pts
“Cod schnitzel at Werkstatt”
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in:Besides ice cream shops and parlors, what restaurants are making interesting ice cream sundaes?3 pts
“I'm obsessed with the poire belle Helene at Werkstatt in Brooklyn”
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in:Immigrants of NYC, what restaurant in the city has the best version of your home country’s food?2 pts
“Beef tar tar. 🤤”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?2 pts
replying to u/that_was_way_harsh: Sentimental choice: Taro Sushi on Flatbush Avenue. I'll admit there are other places that do what they did, but I went so many times back in the day that they gave my husband and me employee shirts on their last day of operation. 😭 More "this left a hole in the city, not just in my heart": Blaue Gans. I know Wallsé is still around but I loved the more casual but still high-quality food and the completely chill atmosphere at BG.
“Have you tried Werkstatt? Great neighborhood Austrian with incredible desserts.”
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in:Best bite you had in 2025?2 pts
replying to u/paulderev: Blintzes special at shalom japan Mushroom quesadilla at nenes taqueria Halva crunch ice cream at Russ and daughters cafe the Maqlubah at Ayat West lake lamb dumplings at mission chinese Boat noodles at pye boat noodle Cheesecake at Sherlyn’s bakery The schnitzel at werkstatt
“mmm I haven't had Werkstatt for awhile, great schnitzels!”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Flatbush and East Flatbush1 pts
“Werkstatt is a great, neighborhood, Austrian joint in Victorian Flatbush that makes a solid schnitzel and a great Bratwurst burger.”
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in:The summer always makes me crave fried foods for some reason. What are either some of the most exemplary versions of common fried foods you've had or the most interesting or uncommon but still standout fried dishes?1 pts
replying to u/macramelampshade: Cod schnitzel at Werkstatt, anything fried at Kenka but especially croquettes and other yummy garbage lol
“The fried mushrooms at Werkstatt are also incredible. And of course all the schnitzels.”
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in:What popular meals are missing in NYC?1 pts
replying to u/eurtoast: Der Pioneer in Kensington is a pastry focused German bakery but they make bread as well. Right around the corner from that is Werkstatt - they are an Austrian restaurant.
“Did not like werkstatt a lot personally, had hoped for a thicker Australian breading and richer meat.”
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in:I am having a huge craving for fried calamari. What are some standout places to get it, like either personal favorites, cheap but somehow still good quality, more-massive-than-average portion sizes, or ones that are served different than with the typical tomato sauce or aioli?1 pts
“Calamari and kielbasa at werkstatt in Brooklyn”
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in:Best bite you had in 2025?1 pts
“The schnitzel at werkstatt”
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in:One. Fancy. Burger.1 pts
“Werkstatt Burger in Brooklyn -- pretzel bun, blue cheese, amazing fries”
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in:Which NYC restaurants do you go to for ONE THING and why ONE THING only?0 pts
“best pretzel in nyc”
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post40 year NYC resident - Here are my Brooklyn Favorites - Mapped237 pts
“A versatile Austrian/German like no other in the entire city.”
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in:Any nicer German/Eastern European restaurants in NYC?34 pts
“Excellent.”
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in:Immigrants of NYC, what restaurant in the city has the best version of your home country’s food?23 pts
“German/Austrian: Werkstatt”
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in:Restaurant recommendations for hungry Europeans16 pts
“These are my usual reccos for visitors (some already mentioned).”
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in:Eating around the world!13 pts
“Werkstatt - Austrian”
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in:What’s an absolute gem of a place you don’t hear talked about very much in the city? 11 pts
“there’s so much good food around here no one seems to know about. Bonafini, werkstatt, wheated, and broncaccio’s sandwich shop all immediately come to mind.”
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in:Any good restaurant near Kings Theater?7 pts
“**Werkstatt** for excellent Austrian food”
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in:Currywurst, kielbasa, bratwurst burger and giant pretzel from Werkstatt in Ditmas Park7 pts
“One of my fav restaurants of all time, I was there for brunch today lol”
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postBavarian Food Recs6 pts
“I just had some Bavarian food (@ Werkstatt in Brooklyn — cannot recommend more) and I am blown away.”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Windsor Terrace, Kensington and Prospect Park South6 pts
“My favorites: Brancaccio’s, Wheated, Batata, Werkstatt, Jalsa, Le Paddock, Hamiltons, Double Windsor, SYKO”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Windsor Terrace, Kensington and Prospect Park South6 pts
“Werkstatt for literally everything, it’s my favorite.”
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in:Any nicer German/Eastern European restaurants in NYC?6 pts
replying to u/Formal-Fly2522: ooh this is pretty close to me. menu looks awesome.
“Werkstatt is soooo good”
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in:Best fried chicken cutlet6 pts
“Werkstatt”
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in:Where to eat in/near Kensington6 pts
“Werkstat is great setting but just ok food.”
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in:What are some restaurants that definitely *don't* skimp on the portion sizes?5 pts
“I usually waddle home from Werkstatt in Brooklyn”
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in:Currywurst, kielbasa, bratwurst burger and giant pretzel from Werkstatt in Ditmas Park5 pts
“Love werkstatt.”
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in:Favorite restaurant name??5 pts
“Werkstatt”
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in:Where to eat in/near Kensington5 pts
“Werkstatt is great.”
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in:Dinner near Kings Theatre3 pts
“Werkstatt is decent German.”
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in:Currywurst, kielbasa, bratwurst burger and giant pretzel from Werkstatt in Ditmas Park3 pts
“Love this spot”
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in:Any nicer German/Eastern European restaurants in NYC?3 pts
replying to u/Formal-Fly2522: ooh this is pretty close to me. menu looks awesome.
“it's very good but i'd call it more casual fare than fancy.”
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in:Any nicer German/Eastern European restaurants in NYC?3 pts
replying to u/Lock_dot_yo: Werkstatt just below Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Austrian, technically. Excellent.
“I second workstatt.”
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in:Any nicer German/Eastern European restaurants in NYC?3 pts
replying to u/Lock_dot_yo: Werkstatt just below Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Austrian, technically. Excellent.
“I love werkstatt, but it’s not insanely upscale.”
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in:40 year NYC resident - Here are my Brooklyn Favorites - Mapped3 pts
“Werkstatt is so good!!”
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in:Best veal parmagiana and wiener schnitzels in New York?2 pts
“Werkstatt.”
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in:What are your three favorite bars and restaurants?2 pts
“Restaurants: Werkstatt (Kensington), Jalsi (Kensington), Gersi (Carroll Gardens)”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Windsor Terrace, Kensington and Prospect Park South2 pts
“Dunya kebob, jalsa, werkstatt, king mother”
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in:Currywurst, kielbasa, bratwurst burger and giant pretzel from Werkstatt in Ditmas Park2 pts
“I'm admittedly not the best photographer, but everything was great. It's a fun vibe in there and they look to make it as authentic as possible.”
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in:Bangers and mash, Irish stew, soda bread and bread pudding from Lonesome Club in Windsor Terrace2 pts
replying to u/macramelampshade: I’m gonna go try this place but I feel like it’s going to be a let down compared to Werkstatt a few blocks away lol
“yeah, you should stick with werkstatt.”
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in:40 year NYC resident - Here are my Brooklyn Favorites - Mapped2 pts
replying to u/Raginghangers: I have a sense you might live near me (Ditmas park) and have similar taste- great list! (Although had a meh experience at cafe kesteral abd have found hainan chicken uneven)
“You lucky to have Werkstatt. Such a perfect neighborhood joint.”
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in:Where to eat in/near Kensington2 pts
“I am not a fan of Werkstatt”
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