Whimsical, but then again one would expect that from a brewery that features a little hop-seeking…read moregnome on its labels. A lot of Belgian breweries are surprisingly tiny operations, but that can't be said about the Chouffe. In 2006, the brewery was purchased by the much larger Duvel Moortgat, and it shows. This brewery and its surrounding area is really quite the enterprise by rural Belgian standards - there's the brewery itself, a tap room, another tap room that serves food, an adjacent full-service restaurant with a stocked trout pond behind it, and a gift shop. This all seems a bit "commercial" and United States/Disney-esque, especially after you've been traipsing around Belgium and rural France visiting decidedly non-commercial breweries that half the time were closed, much less have a freakin' gift shop. There's even a pond with a little island with a gnome-hut on it. It would have to try pretty hard to be more cutesy. Still, there's something to be said for this kind of corporatist professionalism, even if it does somewhat resemble visiting the Epcot Center, if it had a "Belgium" pavilion. You don't have to worry about it being open, which was a constant problem in visiting other breweries throughout the region. There will always be a wide, complete range of its beers available, both for on-site consumption and to take home. And of course, plenty of merch and swag featuring that lovable gnome! A Chouffe tulip glass is a must - and there's even Chouffe coffee and cream liqueurs available, of which we purchased a couple small samplers. Of course, there's also the beer. Even after the Chouffe's purchase by a larger brewery, the flagship La Chouffe strong blonde ale hasn't suffered all that much - it's still one of the better examples of the popular "Belgian Strong Pale Ale" style. I think it's got more going on than either Duvel and Delirium....more fruity, spicy, yeasty, while at the same time being a little cleaner than a La Fin Du Monde. I'd still rank it as my favorite easily-accessible example of the style.

I have lived in Europe for years and have come to accept poor service at restaurants…read more This one took the cake. I sat there for more than 20 mins and was not approached one time for service. There were multiple tables that came in after me and folks were served directly. I am 6'11" or 210 cm tall. Clearly the biggest person in the restaurant, so there is no reason I could not have been seen. Huge let down after traveling from Hawaii to my favorite brewery.

Best , Flammeküechen ever. Also the Pitta (flat bread) pizza is to die for. Microbrewery and…read morerestaurant since 1608... No one knows food and drink like this place. German and English spoken

Delicious food complimented by awesome customer service…read more The restaurant was nicely decorated and welcoming.

If you're looking for great locally brewed craft beer in Kaiserslautern, then head over to Brauhaus…read moream Markt in old town. Cool vibe, friendly service, and great beer! During the Autumn and Winter months, this brewpub offers dinner specials during the week. For beers, recommend ordering their beer flight to find your favorite on tap. Prost!

Love the chicken sandwiches and good customer services. They have great seating for big groups and…read moreoutside seating for good weather.

What possesses a man to boldly state that he will return here 3-4 times in the next 10 days?…read moreStiefel Brau's rumpsteak with potatoes and salad. My friend claims it has the best rumpsteak in town. It would be mighty hard to beat this steak. I know. I ate it and savored it. Cooked to order, it rests in a bed of peppercorn sauce. My favorite part about this rectangular slab would be the crisped rich tasting top. Next would be the sauce. Slice some steak and dip lightly. And then the potatoes. Delicately stacked, sliced 2-3 mm thick, speckled with ham, delicious. My friend even ordered more a la carte. Yes, they do allow that. It also came with a side salad, but who cares? Eat the steak, maybe 2.

I had the pleasure of dining here while on a study abroad trip to Europe. The prom schnitzel was…read morecrisp, flavorful, and filling without being heavy. The ambience was wonderful, and the wait staff was attentive. Although I don't drink, members of my party raved over the beer selection offered. The only thing that kept me from giving it 4 stars instead of 5 was the dessert. The apple streusel was okay, but the creme brûlée was not good at all. Instead of caramelizing the top sugar it was burned. Overall though, I would definitely come back.

You must call in advance or schedule inside for a brewery tour. They do have tours in English…read more This was my first brewery tour. I was expecting taste tests of many beers, a more in depth explanation or the brewing process and seeing it be made. Instead, you're shown video after video of "how its made", but applying to really any beer. They welcome you with a non-alcoholic beer and you don't get more until the very end. The tour itself was cheap, and the guide was kind, but it really didn't feel worth the time or money. It was very quiet and uncomfortable the whole tour. Felt like a cold, modern library tour. The best part was the bar at the end, which was beautiful. But not much to take from this besides a bottle of beer and overpriced souvenirs.

Make sure you find out when the English tour is :) we were just stopping by, and the very nice lady…read morein front let us into the tasting room (the best part) we had free beer and chit chatted with the very friendly bartender. Learned (in our own way) about the beer by asking questions. Poor bartender probably never has 2 words spoken to him :( he enjoyed our company as we did his! Try the green juice. Non alcoholic but made specifically from a plant in germany. Very unique. The locals were drinking it too. Very sweet. Gift shop is nice too of course!!

While visiting Trier, Germany, I had a craving for schnitzel. I stopped by this cafe to grab a bite…read moreto eat and luckily, they had lots of schnitzel options! This cafe was full but we were seated immediately. Our server was friendly and efficient. Though my German is not great, the server was patient and we met in the middle as he spoke some English. I had the chicken schnitzel with French fries and crème brûlée for dessert! I enjoyed it and will return if I'm back in Trier!

This place has become sort of a tradition for me. Each time I visit Trier, the first night dinner…read morein the city is always at Kartoffel-Kiste. They never disappoint. They may be potato in name but don't miss out on their meats. The steak with garlic butter is tender and cooked to perfection. The Leberkaese and Wurst is also excellent. Then the potato dishes seem to go on and on. There are so many items it may be difficult to make a decision. The staff is always happy to assist with suggestions. There may be tourists here but also many local people since good food is good food no matter where you are from. Dieser Ort ist für mich zu einer Art Tradition geworden. Jedes Mal, wenn ich Trier besuche, ist das erste Abendessen in der Stadt immer in der Kartoffel-Kiste. Sie enttäuschen nie. Sie mögen dem Namen nach Kartoffel sein, aber verpassen Sie nicht ihr Fleisch. Das Steak mit Knoblauchbutter ist zart und perfekt gegart. Der Leberkaese und Wurst ist auch ausgezeichnet. Dann scheinen die Kartoffelgerichte immer weiter zu gehen. Es gibt so viele Dinge, dass es schwierig sein kann, eine Entscheidung zu treffen. Die Mitarbeiter helfen Ihnen gerne mit Vorschlägen weiter. Es kann hier Touristen geben, aber auch viele Einheimische, denn gutes Essen ist gutes Essen, egal woher man kommt.