Bernheim & Schwartz
“A perfect spot for Columbia students or anyone who is working in morningside heights.”
“Perfectly average little bar – not a bad place to grab a drink in the Columbia area, but I don't think it's somewhere I would go out of my way to stop by.”
“My date's veggie burger had very good flavor and visible chunks of real vegetables but the texture was closer to porridge than patty.”
Bernheim & Schwartz
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Has Pool Table: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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What I tried: Pastrami Reuben Spring Rolls, Warm Giant Pretzel, Grilled Bratwurst & Sauerkraut.
Story: My sister and I are trying to explore her new neighborhood so we gave this place a try! Pastrami spring rolls were OK but left something to be desired. They didn't really have enough pastrami. The bratwurst was pretty good, but not the best I've had. The pretzel was awesome. With all that said, I'll definitely be going back. The place is really big and the decor is great with a lot of old looking pieces.
I went to Bernheim & Schwartz with a big group (10+) for lunch, so this review primarily addresses issues related to the fact that B&S had difficulty accommodating a large party. B&S may be ok for a smaller group, but I specifically went there because they had the space to accommodate a large party and assured me it would be fine. However, I was disappointed with my experience there.
First, they brought out just my food 20 minutes before everyone else's (all 10+ people!). My food was cold by the time everyone received their meals. When I brought this up to the staff, they were apologetic and polite, but did nothing to address the fact that my meal was basically inedible and I didn't want to eat while no one had their food (they could have at least comped the relatively inexpensive dish or brought it back to the kitchen to freshen it up). Our food took an insanely long time to arrive even though we saw multiple other parties arrive after us, get their food, and leave before we had even received our food. They also can't take more than 6 credit cards and have difficulty splitting bills.
The food was ok. It's a decent hangout near Columbia, though I wouldn't exactly make a trip to Morningside for it. However, this experience was so frustrating I doubt I'll be back any time soon.
Great place for lunch! Fast service and lots of great and delicious veggie options that will make your mouth water. The veggie chili was yummy and not greasy.
Wow, this is a great addition to the neighborhood.
The space is huge but still manages to have a lot of character, with its wood paneling and different seating options (high tops in the front, beer hall benches in the back).
They have their own beers (from Greenpoint). While I found the Golden Lager a little flat, their Witt is one of the best I've had in a while.
Their menu is two notches above regular bar food. Their burger was solid, but if you're up for something special, go for the hash browns/tater tots – seriously, never had anything like it – or the huge pretzel, which comes were great cheese sauce and mustard.
Very impressed and happy with the experience!
Perfectly average little bar – not a bad place to grab a drink in the Columbia area, but I don't think it's somewhere I would go out of my way to stop by. Giving it an extra star over what I would consider an "average" rating because there aren't a lot of good, chill beer spots like this in the area, so it really meets a need.
Their beer selection is pretty limited to what I think is their house brand, and it's decent, but nothing special. Food seems like pretty typical bar stuff with a German flair. The giant pretzels are cool, but kind of feel like a novelty. I can't imagine wanting to get them frequently.
Seating is usually pretty available – most recently I walked in at around 8:30 on a Thursday and it was easy to get a drink and a seat without any trouble. Overall, if you're looking for a chill spot to grab a drink near campus, this is a solid option, but not exceptional.
My shrimp and grits for brunch were really quite solid. The grits are a wee bit too thick but the flavors are solid. My house beer, the raspberry wit was kinda eh.
This was ok… the mac and cheese would have been better without the chicken. The food overall unimpressive to be honest but not the worst I've had. Burgers looked good but I didn't get one.
Food is mediocre, as is TV placement and general vibe. The service is abysmal. Took forever to get my order, then a side order and drink were forgotten. Lame!