Werkstatt
“My friends had the chicken schnitzel, goulash, matzoh ball & chicken liver dumpling soup and all of them loved it.”
“The owners, Robin and Thomas, were nice enough to let us see the space and sample the beer before opening day.”
“The matzoh ball soup was simple, w/ a fine broth & very satisfying.”
Werkstatt
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Feeling my Austrian roots & so is NYC w/ the opening of Freud & Schilling. Werkstatt is the real deal w/ an Austrian chef at the helm. Brunch is a treat.
Ate:
Matzoh ball soup
Green eggs & ham
Rose
Total $25
The corner spot on CIA is super charming. I'm surprised it wasn't more crowded at brunch, but the rain might have kept the "carriage crowd" at bay. The matzoh ball soup was simple, w/ a fine broth & very satisfying. The green & eggs & ham are a riff, with creamy spinach & Rosti potatoes. The housemade hot sauce is out of bounds Zehr gut!
Came here for valentine's dinner with my wife. Parking was easy to find. Small little restaurant with nice decor that kind makes you forget you are in new york city.
Had their chicken liver terrine and pan fried brussels sprouts for appetizers and beef gulasch and pork filet wellington. The chicken liver terrine was delicious. Not too salty and was flavorful. The brussels sprouts were a little too oily and tasteless. The beef gulasch was good. The beef was tender and flavorful. The spatzle was interesting. Really like the texture and kind of like pasta. The pork filet wellington was pretty unique. The pork was moist and tender. The pastry puff kind of fell apart but if you put it back together with the pork, it tastes something out of the ordinary. In the end we with with the chocolate cake for dessert. Not too sweet and had a texture similar to a brownie.
Overall, this is a unique little restaurant. Food is above average. Service is fast and friendly. But note that they only take cash or american express credit cards
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.
We stopped in for some late night tapas and drinks. The draft selection featured both domestic and foreign craft beers. I opted for a witbier from Belgian which was superb.
We shared the chicken liver pate, salami, and liptauer. The liptauer is a creamy cheese spread mixed with paprika giving it a balance of savoriness, creaminess, spiciness, and smokiness. I'd certainly recommend it.
The service was friendly, knowledgable, and attentive. Note that only cash and American Express are accepted.
LOVE the decor 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 entree. 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)
The food at this place is always delicious. I've frequented Werkstatt a handful of times in the last few months, and I have never been disappointed in the least. I've come for brunch and dinner and I can't even tell you which was better. Neither was better because the food at this place is always delicious. Oh, I'm sorry did I say that already?
What should you order from here? Probably one of each or 2 of each if you're with a friend. Don't get me wrong, portions are filling, but since you'll be sitting so long trying to decide on your dish, you may as well just try it all. Every choice is a good choice. The flavors, the textures, the atmosphere and the ambiance is all spot on.
I also had my last birthday here which was about 3 months ago. I reserved the long table in the back by the fireplace. The waitress we had was very attentive without hovering. She had a smile on the whole time, even when I bugged her to take some pictures of our group. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Is it possible this place gets better? Well it does. As some of you know, I know nothing about alcohol except that it makes me feel all funny inside. I typically don't like the taste of anything with alcohol unless I can't taste the alcohol. But if it's time for brunch and you're in the mood for a Bloody Mary, you need to try this one. Not only do I like the taste of it, you may even find me drinking 1/3 of it. (Seriously though, a drink of alcohol to me means tilting the glass so that it drips on my lip and then licking my lip. Me and alcohol…..we just don't understand each other.
In conclusion, eat here. You will not be sorry.
I really loved the brunch and the service was top notch. I have to admit, the owner was lurking around on an early sunay afternoon, but i will take that for good food, so why did I mention it, because it was the only thing that made me un-comfy. The service was top notch, the food was great, the deoration from the the dining room to the bathroom is really a great layout. oh by the way, I ate the eggs , sunny side with country ham and creamed spinach and a side of bacon. everything was top scores for a brunch dish, it was light on the po-tay-toes, but I don't give a $hit about potatoes so whatevs….. all in all. better than decent brunch spot, the location is a level up to their score, but even still, if it was somewheres else, the service and food were great and can't be denied. Do it. if you haven't had brunch or any meal here then go and eat, i am certain that it won't be a disappointment
I love this place! It's the only one in the neighborhood that I keep coming back to. Pro-tip: always sit in the back for dinner. Nice and cozy in the winter, and they have outdoor tables in the summer.
Food is always solid. Goulash, Kase Spaetzle (best way for an adult to get away with eating a plate of Mac and cheese with bacon as an entree), all the veggies, and the SPECIALS.
There is always gold on the special board. Tonight there was a tuna Vitello, with turkey breast instead of veal, served on an arugula salad. This was a perfect summer dinner!
Wine selection is pretty good. The Pinot Noir from Vienna is delicious. Also, the grapefruit beer is quite good.
Perfect place for dinner with friends, also a solid date spot. Enjoy!