Zum Schneider
(212) 598-1098
107 Ave C
New York,
NY
10009
40.7279
-73.9786
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Zum Schneider
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Maybe the East Village didn't need a beer garden, but it certainly wanted one. Seat yourself--a squeeze on weekends--grab a handful of sourdough pretzels and choose from a dozen hard-to-find German beers. A varied crowd craves the foamy pilsners and fruity Schneider Weisse wheat beers, but happy hour takes an even happier turn when schnitzel skeptics boldly bite into bratwurst with mustard potato salad, a classic Wiener schnitzel or sweet red cabbage and schweinebraten (delicious roasted pork with a crispy, bacony crust). No drunken sing-alongs here--guests are more mellow and merry than raucous and revved, especially after the apple strudel.
User Reviews
TThomas
March 13, 2009
The best German food I have had since I was in Munich. The white sausage and the Hofbrau beer were excellent. Have been here several times, going during the day is key as it is typically not as crowded which can be an issue since the place is not that large. But overall the waitstaff was very pleasant and the food was excellent.
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Anonymous
December 08, 2008
If it's German food you crave and you want to stay in the East Village, Zum Schneider will suffice. They serve basic German bar food such as wursts, pretzels, deli meats and salads and they have an excellent beer selection. The interior is on the small side, but in the warmer months there is outdoor seating. Friendly staff!
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farmerpeggy
October 15, 2008
I've read some great things about this place but unfortunately didn't pick up on the fact that you need to get there early (at least on days when they have live music / during Oktoberfest). We arrived around 3pm and were told by some very big bouncers to wait in line -ok, no biggie. The place looked packed and people seemed to be having a great time - huge beer steins, german food, dancing on tables + tuba players! We waited for over 40 minutes and a waitress came over to us with what looked to be a list. As I started to say, "can I put my name on the list" she quickly turned away and nearly jumped on, then screamed at some people behind us in line who were heckling her ( I probably would have too). The problem was that she then came back to my group and continued to scream, (but at us!) saying that we should be glad the line wasn't longer, we were all ungrateful etc. etc. etc. As we had been more than polite and at that point really just wanted a big glass of beer, we left, went around the corner and split a couple of pitchers. I'll definitely be back some other time and I'll remember to get there earlier rather than later. I'll also look to avoid the waitress with the purple headband and the whistle!
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Know Before You Go:
The extensive beer menu may change, particular for special events--like the annual Oktoberfest festivities, celebrated every fall beginning in late September.
The Extras:
The extensive beer menu may change, particularly for special events--like the annual Oktoberfest festivities, celebrated every fall beginning in late September.
Fun Fact:
Owner Sylvester Schneider missed the all-are-welcome atmosphere of the biergardens back home, so he created his own, right down to the trees and communal wooden tables.
Know Before You Go:
Zum Schneider is cash only, so be sure to hit an ATM.
Category:
Restaurants, Beer Gardens, Bars & Pubs, Brew Pubs, Neighborhood Bars
