lentil beans are nearly the perfect food. this soup is a flavor and nutrition powerhouse! served with a dinner roll.
Liver Pate
a rich, delicious, liver pate made with herbs and brandy. garnished and served with rye bread.
Whole$11.75
Half$7.75
Chicken Strips
$9.50
enjoy our lightly seasoned, deep fried strips of chicken breast meat, served with french fries.
Sauteed Mushrooms
$8.25
sliced mushrooms are sauteed with garlic, balsamic vinegar and a little brown gravy. a customer favorite.
Ham And Sauerkraut Balls
a best-selling appetizer for many years, this blend of ham, cheese and sauerkraut is breaded and deep fried.
3 Pcs$5.75
Onion Rings
$7.50
you won't believe your eyes when you see these huge, perfectly browned onion rings! a delight of a snack or appetizer.
Potato Pancake
comfort food! grated potatoes are mixed with onion & parsley in our recipe.
Served With Applesauce Or Sour Cream$4.00
Two$7.25
Sauerbraten Aspic
a rare treat! this cold, rustic terrine is chock full of sauerbraten meat and vegetables. served with dijon mustard sauce and rye bread.
Whole$11.00
Half$6.75
Salads
Lentil & Spaetzel Salad
$7.75
lentils and spaetzel, with parsley and field greens are tossed in a refreshingly tart, lemon-olive oil dressing.
Wurst Salad
$10.75
a meal’s worth of salad! julienne slices of homemade sausage loaf, with onions and pickles are tossed in vinaigrette and served on a bed of field greens.
Tossed Salad With Dressing
$5.25
a savory blend of field greens served with your choice of dressing (all made here): vinaigrette, herb, bleu cheese, catalina-style french.
Caesar Salad
Made in the classic style with Romaine lettuce and a garlicky dressing made with anchovies & parmesan.
$7.50
With Chicken Breast$12.25
Herring Salad With Toast
$11.75
wine-pickled herring is a centuries-old german favorite. served with pickles and onions on a bed of lettuce.
Matjes Herring With Rye Bread
northern european treat! fillets of salt herring, along with apples and onions, are served in a rich, creamy sauce. served with rye bread.
$11.50
Half Size$7.25
Side Dishes
German Potato Salad
$5.00
our tried and true recipe of sliced potatoes, bacon, onion and cider vinegar is the quintessential german side dish.
French Fries
$5.25
hand-cut. real, good.
Spaetzel
$5.00
as seen on the food network! made with egg, flour and water, these tiny homemade egg noodles have been a staple on our menu for 40-plus years! served with butter or sauerbraten gravy.
Semmelknodel
$5.75
these seasoned bread dumplings are practically a meal themselves! served with brown gravy.
Red Cabbage
$5.00
this sweet-sour red cabbage is the best in the cities.
Fried Cabbage
$5.00
our crunchy, flavorful fried white cabbage is seasoned with bacon and onion. made fresh to order.
Sauerkraut
$5.00
may we suggest our lightly seasoned, cooked to mild perfection sauerkraut; a great companion to any meal.
Sandwiches And Casseroles
Hamburger
a big, juicy, grilled burger on a homemade bun. served with lettuce, tomato, mayo and french fries.
$8.95
With Swiss Or Cheddar Cheese$9.25
Reuben Sandwich
$12.95
best reuben in town! a big sandwich of corned beef, swisscheese, & sauerkraut on our own deli rye bread with fries.served with handmade thousand island dressing on the side.
Bratwurst Or Polish Sausage
two links of our handmade bratwurst or tasty polish sausage served with our own deli rye bread.
$9.50
One Extra Link Sausage$4.50
Rachel Sandwich
$12.95
new to the menu, but an old favorite! made with turkey for a lighter version of the reuben. enjoy with french fries. servedwith handmade thousand island dressing on the side.
Veggie Burger
$9.25
made from our own recipe, served with lettuce, tomato and mayo on a homemade bun with french fries.
Alsation Sauerkraut Casserole
$9.95
a hearty combination of potato, onion, smoked sausage and sauerkraut. served with a brötchen.
Spaetzel & Cheese Casserole
a comforting meal of noodles and three cheeses. served with a brötchen.
$9.95
Spaetzel, Cheese & Vegetable Casserole$12.00
Deutschburger Casserole
$12.25
deutschburger is made with ground beef, onions and mushroom sauce served over spaetzel, rice or mashed potatoes and topped with mozzarella cheese. served with a brötchen.
Fish & Chips
$10.50
chunks of cod are breaded & fried to order. served with malt vinegar and homemade tartar sauce. our fries can’t be beat.
German European Dinners - Sausages
Bratwurst Dinner (two Links)
our top seller, year in and year out! erich makes our bratwurst from scratch, as he has for 45 years. enjoy, with deli rye bread, black forest german potato salad, our mild sauerkraut and homemade mustard.
$13.25
Two Links Bratwurst With Bread$9.50
Sausage Sampler
$13.25
one each of bratwurst, chicken sausage and polish sausage plus homemade mustard, rye bread and a small scoop of potato salad.
Black Forest Inn Hausplatte
$24.25
looking for a combo plate? this is it! a generous sampling of rippchen, bratwurst, polish sausage, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and potato salad. served with a fresh-baked pretzel and homemade mustard.
German European Dinners - Very German
Kasseler Rippchen
$17.50
looking for a dairy-free option? this delicious boiled, smoked pork chop is served with a seasonal sauce (on the side), german potato salad and our mild sauerkraut.
Hasenpfeffer
$21.00
where else will you find this? traditional german-style locally raised rabbit braised in a piquant, sweet-sour sauce. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.
Sauerbraten
$18.50
one of our specialties. we marinate beef tenderloin for several days in a vinegar brine, then it is roasted, sliced and served in its own characteristic gravy with spaetzel and red cabbage.
Nieren
$16.00
for both traditionalists and adventurers. veal kidney pieces sautéed with a dash of balsamic vinegar and served in a sour cream brown sauce with spaetzel and red cabbage.
German European Dinners - Schnitzels
Veal Jäger Schnitzel
$23.50
this hearty ‘hunter’s style’ meal includes a thick slice of local organic veal, lightly floured and sautéed with mushrooms and served in a creamy brown gravy with spaetzel and red cabbage.
Pork Paprika Schnitzel
a lean slice of pork served in a bacon, onion, sour cream and paprika sauce. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.
$13.75
Two Slices$18.95
Veal Geschnitzeltes
$21.50
this meal is a great introduction to veal: small lean strips of local, organic veal, quickly sautéed and served in a creamy brown sauce with spaetzel and red cabbage.
Wiener Schnitzel - Organic Veal
our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.
One Slice$17.25
Two Slices$24.25
Wiener Schnitzel - Pork
our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.
One Slice$12.25
Two Slices$17.25
Wiener Schnitzel - Turkey
our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.
One Slice$14.00
Two Slices$19.75
German European Dinners - Traditional German & European
Braised Pork Shank
$14.00
we take the time to make this right! this large shank is served with mashed potatoes and a brown gravy. meat and potato lover’s food.
Gebratene Leber
maybe this is old-fashioned but some things can’t be improved! pan fried organic beef liver and onions. served with french fries.
$11.75
Two Slices$18.00
Hungarian Goulash
$15.25
this meal has a cult following! paprika (that’s the hungarian part) spiced stew with beef, tomatoes, onions and peppers served with spaetzel. not too spicy.
Stroganoff
$21.00
a truly satisfying european specialty. beef tenderloin is sautéed with mushrooms and onions, and served in a sour cream-brown gravy. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.
Desserts
Black Forest Torte
$6.95
our version of schwartzwalder kirschtorte is four layers of chocolate cake with cream cheese filling & kirsch-flavored cherries between the layers, topped with fresh whipped cream.
Sacher Torte
$6.95
this very rich, dark chocolate torte is made in the tradition of the hotel sacher in vienna & its conditors (pastry chefs). in addition to the rich chocolate, flourless cake, it features apricot glaze and a shiny chocolate ganache covering.
Hazelnut Torte
$6.95
a unique and delicious dessert! this airy hazelnut cake is layered with raspberry preserves and frosted with chocolate buttercream.
Creme Brulee
$6.50
a classic dessert with rich flavor & contrasting textures! creamy vanilla custard topped with a crunchy crust of melted sugar.
Apple Strudel
$6.95
our best-selling dessert! sugared & spiced fresh apples, raisins, & sliced almonds are rolled in a crisp, handmade flaky strudel dough. served with fresh pride of main street whipped cream. a black forest inn tradition.
Carrot Cake
$6.95
rich, dense, spicy and filled with carrots, raisins, nuts-this cake fills the entire food group pyramid. it is filled and iced with cream cheese-butter cream icing.
Devils Food Cake
$6.95
moist, dark and rich devils food with a buttery cream frosting, this cake was known as wedding cake for years after it was served at the wedding of two black forest employees.
Each day since May 15, 1965, we have dedicated ourselves to serving you a special selection of foods inspired by the German kitchen. By preparing these foods right here with fresh ingredients-including our own bratwurst, spaetzel, breads and pastries-we are able to offer you well-made dishes at the best possible price. Winner of countless awards for authentic, handmade German and European meals and outdoor dining. Favorites include Wiener Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, Spaetzel and, of course, Black Forest Cherry Torte. Located in the heart of Eat Street-only a short hike from downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Children's Theatre-we have been privileged to serve a wide variety of people from all walks of life. We thank you for your patronage and we hope to have the honor of welcoming you back often.