The German Cafe

Wilmington, NC · German restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Wilmington
#308
of 753 restaurants
City Percentile
52%
rating percentile
Address
The German Cafe, 316 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone
(910) 763-5523
Website
www.thegermancafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The German Cafe is a restaurant located in Wilmington, NC. It is one of 753 restaurants listed in Wilmington. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Wilmington city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The German Cafe

Experience a taste of authentic Germany right here in Wilmington. The German Cafe, a beloved local institution since 1985, invites you to savor a rich tradition of European cuisine. Nestled in the historic Cotton Exchange building, this charming... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Ron Fritter Jr · Oct 2025

Stopped in for lunch at The German Café and really enjoyed it. I had the Reuben sandwich with German potato salad and an imported Celebrator Doppelbock—everything was excellent. The Reuben was flavorful, the potato salad had that perfect tang, and the beer paired great with the meal. Finished with an apple strudel that was warm and delicious. My only wish is that the menu had a few more options to choose from. Overall, a cozy spot with friendly service and great food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rob Longo · Sep 2025

The German Cafe is located in the historical Cotton Exchange Building. The atmosphere is relaxed and calm. Quiet lighting, interesting German decor. The restaurant under new ownership was established in 1976. A nice menu and excellent food. We enjoyed every mouthful.

★★★★★ 5.0 Nicole Summerall · Dec 2025

We just happen upon this place. It was a wonderful surprise. Hands-down, the best potato pancakes ever and the homemade Napoleon was dynamite! The purple cabbage and cucumber salad are not to be overlooked.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lorena Slavings · Feb 2026

Waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu . Service and food were both excellent. I would highly recommend this eatery.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Danh · Sep 2025

I visited this location for a work lunch, great spot to eat with friends, family, and cohorts. A little bit on the darker side in terms of lighting only. The rest of the cafe is great. The staff members were very kind and attentive. It was my first time eating German cuisine so I have no point of reference; the kraut may just not be my thing but it was edible for sure. The German potato salad was a bit bland, but again, it was my first time having it. The pork schnitzel was amazing though. I highly recommend that. The menu you get inside is a bit limited versus the menu that’s posted on a wall outside that displays all the menus for restaurants in the cotton exchange. For what it’s worth, everything available did sound interesting and I would love to return and try them out. The Reubens

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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