Student Prince Cafe and The Fort
About
Family-run spot, serving German food & beer since 1935, with a huge collection of steins in the bar.
Opening hours
● Closed now · opens 11 AM
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Local time zone: America/New York
Rating breakdown
What visitors say
Been years since I've been here. It's still as amazing as it ever was. The food was just incredible. I mean everything. Michael our waiter was the best. Attentive funny informative and extremely nice to us. You can't ask for a better meal or better service with prices that are still decent for the quality of the food.
Had a great time for a party of six. Walked in and they accommodated us on a Friday night. Recommend you make reservations. Beer menu is top notch. Had a Boch and the Hunter’s plate special. Jeff, one of the servers, was the best! Provided suggestions for beer and mains. Was spot on !
Wife and I came down on a Friday from Boston. We and we didn’t know what to expect. First off, the interior blew us away. Stained glass behind the server definitely set the tone, this was a traditional German Restaurant. Not afraid to be old school, you will be stunned by the charm and woodwork all around you. You don’t get this kind of atmosphere back home. Since we are both Catholics, we can only get seafood for meat options on Friday. We both got the Baked Scrod and it tasted great. We also…
So fun! Server was great and explained what he thought I should get. I chose the Wurstplatte. Everything was great! 10/10 would recommend!
As a first-time visitor to Springfield, discovering The Student Prince Café and The Fort was the perfect introduction to the city's rich history and local culture. This place is an absolute hidden gem that feels less like a standard restaurant and more like a lively museum where you can grab a great drink and a hearty meal. The moment you walk in, you are hit with an incredible old-world European charm. The walls are completely covered in rich dark wood, vintage collectibles, and hundreds of…