Werkstatt

Okay, we were there again Saturday night. It was crowded, which I was happy to see, but everyone was very happy, and the owners greeted everyone like valued guests. It was like a Brooklyn version of Cheers!
The Austrian food continues to be amazingly good. The chef came up with an Austrian Fried Chicken which is quite wonderful. But don’t sleep on the non-​Austrian food. Thomas (the chef, with very impressive credentials) came up with an amazing Ramen noodle concoction. Not soupy, which is what I feared. Ramen with Beef and Veggies, and the noodles were meaty and delicious.
The grapefruit beer continues to be delicious and addictive. The chicken liver dumpling soup (Leberknoedel?) was wonderful. I just wish I could have eaten more. There are so many things we missed out on! I want to try the house-​made Bratwurst. I want the Giant Pretzel again. I want to try the Kielbasa and Calamari combination. I want to try the Chicken Liver Terrine. Guess we’ll have to come back again.

The music was loud and bad. I asked them to turn it down — I was dining with my dad (who is 90 years old) he doesn’t hear well.
The owner instead of turning it down — told me if I wanted the music to be turned down — I should rent the room.
whaa?
I should add — they were blasting «Play that Funky Music White Boy».
The food was good but the evening was miserable — the music was so loud.
The co-​owner (his wife) tried to reason with me — «We have to play the music loud otherwise the conversations get too loud.» I told her the reason people talk so loud — is because they are talking over the music.
Trust me — the restaurant was empty — we were there — my 90 year old dad, myself, my kids and one other 80+ couple. No one in the room wanted to hear Play that funky white boy at any volume.
Every restaurant I go to with my dad — I ask them (nicely) to turn down the music — every time — folks are apologetic and turn it down immediately. Here? I got major push back and serious attitude.

I decided to try Werkstatt with my foodie sisters. We shared a bunch of dishes and enjoyed them all. I went back with my wife and kids and we ordered as broadly as we could; shared everything and enjoyed the experience. The food, the desserts and the drinks from the bar were all excellent.

Werkstatt is fantastic Austrian fare and you can really do no better in this regard than here. A chef with an impressive legacy, a series of rooms and space with attention to cool detail, and a staff that knows what they’re doing and really cares about your overall experience. It is also worth mentioning that the bar is really cool and gives me the feeling of somewhere I definitely love to hang out and hoist some Steins. I loved the schnitzel and the burger, but the day-​to-​day specials were also fantastic. Get off yer butt and head on over there!

You should go to Werkstatt because this place because it is really good.
The décor is rustic and masculine right down to the motorcycle hanging on the wall
They have a great selection of beer on tap as well as good cocktails. I have eaten the
HOUSE MADE BRATWURST W/​SAUERKRAUT & POTATOES
It was really good and for desert I had the
Orange Crème Caramel w/​Grand Marnier and I thought I was going to die… in a good way. Check it out.

LOVE the décor and atmosphere with this place. They do a really great job of transporting you to Austria. Definitely feels authentic and the food is, well; delicious.
Came on a sunday. they have a brunch deal for $ 15 which comes with a cocktail (i had a generous glass of bloody mary, they also have grapefruit beer!), coffee and a breakfast entrée. I had the green eggs and ham. the boyfriend had a sausage and egg dish. But, of course, we over ordered and ALSO got a GIANT PRETZEL AND BRUSSEL SPROUTS.
do yourself a favor and get the brussel sprouts. it’s delicious. i can eat 3 bowls of it.
the brunch dishes were all solid, but the brussel sprouts stood out for sure. i’ll be back to try other items! (Schnitzel, bratwurst and goulash spaetzle)

This place is Awesome. Been there several times, both with one or two people and once as a larger party. The staff are great and remember you if you come back. The food is tasty, with generous portions. Great schnitzel. Brunch was also very good. Terrific beer selection, nice atmosphere, cool décor. Hope they will stick around for a long time.

I’ve been to Werkstatt a few times because I live in the neighborhood, and I must say, being a German I know my German and Austrian dishes, and unfortunately Werkstatt couldn’t deliver what I expected. Especially for the price points. I had better German food in other parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. The pretzel is good, but average. The Rösti potatoes where blend, the goulash was ok and the Spätzle weren’t anything special. The chicken liver terrine was good, just wish they would have toasted the bread a little. The best was the Apfel Strudel. They have beers and wine on draft. Staff is nice. Ambience feels very German. It gets pretty busy and a lot of kids. Especially on the weekend. I would only go back for drinks.

came here shortly after they opened with a quite large group — everyone loved it, food and service were great and the interior is very appealing.
I wish I could give it 5 stars, but with no Austrian beer on draft (or in a bottle, for that matter), I just can’t.
we’ll be back soon, although it’s not a bit of a trek for us.

Lovely service, ambience, and delicious food! Nice selection of beers as well!
Welcome to the neighborhood — so glad that you are here!

This is an awesome place in an unexpected neighborhood. My bartender was incredibly friendly throughout my solo meal, and he had great recommendations as well as passion for the beer and the menu. I love wit beers, so he recommended the wit beer with grapefruit. Perhaps it just hit the spot, but it was one of the best beers I’ve ever tasted. I literally could drink that for breakfast every day. I chose the delicious wiener schnitzel for my meal, and it was accompanied with an heaping portion of sauerkraut. The place, the service, and the food — all perfect.

Amazing and authentic! Service and food complimented each other very well.
We’re from jersey and this is worth the trip!
If you’re looking for a comfortable place to grab some delicious food and have an overall great experience, this is the place to go. Thank you, Robin!

Went here on a Friday night with a few friends. Waitress was really nice and knowledgable. She really helped us out since we could not understand some of the language on the menu.
Was a bit disappointed because they were out of matzoh ball soup! We all got a few things to split:
The giant pretzel was delicious and soft however I the cheese dip was a bit overpowering. The smoked white fish appetizer was DELICIOUS! I am not in love with mushroom sauce generally, but this one worked with the fish, highly recommend.
I enjoy trying out specialty drinks so I ordered the Werkstatt cocktail which contained grapefruit beer and sparkling wine– was very refreshing.
Will be coming back again soon to try out more on the menu!

The following statement is possibly the greatest compliment I have ever paid to a restaurant/​eatery.
The matzoh ball soup almost tastes like my grandmother made it.
I’ve eaten matzoh ball soup my whole life, it is easily a top 5 food for me. Everyone in my family makes it, including myself and I have never ever paid for matzoh ball soup anywhere and thought it was comparable to home made. That includes Jewish delis and diners. I’d come back for the soup alone
Otherwise, the place is real nice and slightly out of place on Coney Island ave. The service was just fine and environment was nice as well. The pretzel was good but I was not a fan of the cheese dip. The schnitzel was crispy and tender, but I didn’t like the sides. Bland potatoes and cucumbers. I also tried the goulash, and was not impressed.
Maybe I’m not the best person to review this place. It serves the food I grew up with and that’s set some really high standards.

Great new place, even if a little off the beaten path. Warm and cozy. Shared 2 plates… Homemade brat snd the risotto both delicious. Bartender and hostess (?owner) very friendly.
Fyi
1.only one bathroom
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Tasty, hearty food, for the most part, though the wiener schnitzel could’ve used more flavoring – was rather bland. The giant pretzel was wonderful, freshly baked and piping hot, and we really enjoyed the liptauer cheese that accompanies it. The paprika chicken with spatzle was also good.
Healthy portions, warm service and interior (larger than it appears from the outside), and stick-​to-​your-​ribs food, just in time for the cold weather ahead.

Soooo good! This place is really cute and easy to find parking. The owner is very friendly and one of the nicest people ever! This place just opened and it’s one of my favorites already. The pretzel is a must have no matter what! They also make extremely delicious matzah ball soup. The grapefruit beer was a delight! I will def be back.

Its an easy 5 stars!
Came in for a Monday night dinner. Its Monday night special dinner menu and its great.
Food was amazing. Drinks good. Waitstaff was friendly and Robin, the owner was also Very friendly. They are still trying to figure things out, make total sense.
Give them a chance and visit ditmas park new addition.
You will love the atmosphere here!!!

Here sits a polished Werkstatt, lovingly assembled.
On spying the menu, I wondered if the prices were a bit high for the location. After our food requests, the waiter told us of a wrinkle with the order and deftly smoothed it over. On discovering layer and layer of delicious chicken, the Schnitzel was proclaimed winner. With toasty strudel on the way, there was enough for lunch the next day.
I’ve since been to a restaurant arguably fancier but definitely lower value and half hearted service.
Robin is very welcoming and naturally present in the house. Thomas has wisely lined up a balanced variety of beer on tap. All the staff have been warm and inviting.
Werkstatt has a feeling more hearth than eatery.
I will return to this solid establishment, with pleasure.

Ditmas Park is changing fast, and there’s no better way for a neighborhood to announce that it’s a cultural hotspot, relevant and modern other than with its own Austrian restaurant with draft beer and wine. Yes, WINE ON TAP and it’s exactly what Brooklyn and I needed.
On opening night we had the chicken schnitzel and home made bratwurst. Both were well prepared, but I’ve got schnitzel on my mind. It surprised me with how good it was from first bite. Thin, breaded cutlets of chicken lightly fried then piled on top of each other. Two could easily share a plate and be satisfied as you get about 3 – 5 substantial slices of schnitzel in one serving.
The owners, Robin and Thomas, were nice enough to let us see the space and sample the beer before opening day. It was the first time I had a stout. Theirs is almost creamy with distinct notes of chocolate with no bitterness. The grapefruit beer is made with about 3% alcohol, also super light, fruity, and delicious. These beers make for great brunch drinks because of their lightness, so you can start drinking as early as you can get there.
The only way to end anything good is with sweetness. For dessert, if I can have a strudel, I most likely always will. This strudel does not meet standards. It does not satisfy. It by far surpasses all expectations… baked fresh and served warm with a side of cream. You do yourself a disservice if you eat here and don’t get it. You do yourself a disservice if you don’t drop by at all.