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Cafe Katja

Austrian Restaurant$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Cafe Katja

8.6^/10

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Ranked #7 for dumplings in Lower East Side
The experts at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Sausage sampler is the best deal in the house!!!"(8 Tips)
"Yummy spatzle, cute decor, and the nicest service ever!"(13 Tips)
"Emmental sausage and the cheese Spätzle"(5 Tips)
"a stein, a pretzel, and some schnitzels - perfect combination"(15 Tips)

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pretzels
good for dates
sausage
beef goulash
pork belly
cute
casual
bar
sandwiches
great value
comfortable
creamed spinach
liverwurst
salads
homemade food
mashed potatoes
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white asparagus
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Sarah C. WeissFebruary 5, 2010
Fantastic Austrian food! Start off with their warm pretzel that comes with delicious cheese and mustard. FYI, it's a small restaurant that doesn't take reservations. Great prices and amazing food!
TreyOctober 9, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Ask for Naomi. Drink a boot of beer.
DoubleDeuceJune 3, 2015
Where else are you going to get Austrian food that isn't just schnitzel? Nowhere, I say; this is where you want to eat!
Byrne HobartJune 13, 2011
Don't say no to the asparagus menu. But try to squeeze in a sausage sampler plate--best pork belly I've ever tasted. Bring lots of friends, and share.
Serious EatsApril 4, 2013
Casual but upscale spot for Austrian-inspired cooking on the Lower East Side.
Amanda KellyFebruary 18, 2015
Casual and inviting spot! Check out their ambiance with the virtual tour. Read more
Pooja SharmaDecember 14, 2021
Authentic Gluhwein and delicious pretzels imported from Germany
Isabelle ZeeJanuary 14, 2014
a stein, a pretzel, and some schnitzels - perfect combination
Katherine ChiuAugust 22, 2014
1/2 liter of grapefruit beer? So good. Order the Schofferhofer if you like fruity beers!
Ron HermanneNovember 1, 2019
Everything. Excellent Food. Best Service. Love this place.
Joe DAugust 3, 2016
The emmentaler sausage is a Weiner injected with cheese. What an invention; what science.
Food RepublicJune 4, 2012
Emmentalerwurst has cheese INSIDE. INSIDE!!! Also, exceptional quark dumplings. Great with a stein.
Veronica PicciafuocoFebruary 11, 2012
This place is always packed but the owner is SO nice (and the food so amazing) that I never mind waiting.
Charlotte HaighDecember 19, 2013
The salmon and Riegele beer were both amazing! Great date spot.
Andrew D.June 3, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Try the Conchita Wurst, Erwin's favourite!
Medusa KrakatoaSeptember 6, 2013
Erwin Cooks! A new cooking show by the owner/chef of Cafe Katja, Erwin Schröttner. http://youtu.be/Kjj0wMUM6lo
Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
Winner of Best Use of Quark in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Cheese dumplings with sausage - dairy lover's feast!
Daniel ShawDecember 17, 2017
Try the wine
Gabriel SeidelJanuary 15
Meatballs should be on the lunch menu… on all menus.
Daniel SchauenbergNovember 10, 2013
legit German/Austrian place. Get the beef goulash.
Shannon LeslieAugust 23, 2011
Homemade liverwurst appetizer is impossibly delicious. Katja is a wonderful hostess! Read more
Chris MaliwatDecember 15, 2016
Quark Dumplings - Grubstreet's #44 NYC dumpling
Phoenix 💥💥💥November 7, 2014
Try the sausage sampler..
Brian SchechterApril 4, 2011
Come hungry. Sit at the bar. Get the spatzle, the dumplings, the kale and beer.
Alex MitowDecember 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Come for German food, stay once you realize it's Austrian.
Judy CariJune 12, 2021
Been here 25+ times
Always a great solid place for brunch!
Andrew D.August 1, 2013
Been here 50+ times
The meat balls are the dog's bollocks! Fantastic!
Mariya MiaApril 20, 2014
Deliscious food, friendly staff at fair cost
Karl HobartMay 21, 2011
Their white asparagus, Emmentaler sausage and Jever on tap are incredible!
JillianOctober 12, 2016
Fun switch up. Shnitzel and all the fixins 😋
Elevine BergeJune 5, 2014
Hurry there now for the white asparagus season! An own dedicated 'Spargel' menu 🙌
Sanj ChakravortySeptember 4, 2015
Bratwurst and Rosy Cheeks
Kændi SimJune 16, 2013
Cute Austrian place; love their liverwurst!
Katerina AnnaNovember 10, 2015
The food is not good therefore it's very expensive for what it is. Nice space, maybe for a drink?
Stephen GrazianoApril 12, 2015
Nicely repped Austrian wine choices
Christine LustigApril 19, 2015
Best German food!
polDecember 23, 2014
Nice ambiance and drinks
Andrew D.January 18, 2020
Been here 50+ times
The only place to be in NYC, when it’s snowing! Gemütlichkeit! ❄️⛄️❄️☃️❄️🍺❄️🍻❄️🥨❄️
Ranjan RoyFebruary 1, 2014
Schnitzel is incredible
Michael TyznikJuly 13, 2013
Best Wiener schnitzel I've ever had.
Robert JamesApril 5, 2010
I eat here at least twice a week. I recommend the Beef Goulash and Austrian Meatball. SO GOOD! Read more
Nichelle StephensMarch 3, 2013
Service is excellent. Brats are tasty.
Jason ThalackerJanuary 18, 2015
two words: sausages and beer served by the boot ;)
LukeNovember 1, 2015
Ok neighborhood spot, but not worth a trip on its own
MsAntheaAugust 30, 2010
Terrific staff. Great food. Intimate setting. Austrian gem in the LES.
lisa readJanuary 12, 2013
Sausage sampler is the best deal in the house!!!
Gabriel SeidelJanuary 15
Meatballs, beer & sausage.
Cassia LoharJune 8, 2014
Get the beef goulash!!!
Ranjan RoyOctober 11, 2014
Weiner schnitzel is ridonk.
Brian MasefieldSeptember 20, 2014
A+ all around. Amazing service, food, drinks. Go, go, go.

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