The Student Prince Cafe

Name: The Student Prince Cafe
Address: 8 Fort St, Springfield, MA, United States, 01103
Telephone: (413) 734-7475
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

463 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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Since 1935, Student Prince has offered largest selection of Bavarian and German beers paired with American, Seafood, Steakhouse, and European-inspired cuisine.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(413) 734-7475

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, German, American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(413) 734-7475
Website
http://www.studentprince.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
8 Fort St Springfield, MA 01103
Neighborhood
Springfield, Massachusetts
Cross street
Main Street. Note that Patrons must pay for The Hampden Street parking lot
Parking details
"Valet parking is available Wednesday-Saturday 5:30PM till close Metered street parking and paid parking is available in the Hampden Street lot."
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fort Sampler (Fort Favorite!)$23.00
Giant German Pretzel, Onion Rings, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Potato Pancakes, Apple Sauce, Beer Cheese Sauce
Chef's Buttermilk Chicken Tenders$12.00
Lemon, Mint & Garlic
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$11.00
Sea Salt & Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Butterflied Shrimp (Fort Classic!)$12.00
Jumbo Shrimp (4), Choice of Cocktail or Süß Und Saure
Fried Camembert Cheese (Fort Famous!)$12.00
Imported Bavarian Camembert, Honey Mustard
Baked Giant German Pretzel$12.00
Honey Mustard, Jalapeño Beer Cheese
Potato Pancakes$9.00
Golden Fried, Sour Cream, Apple Sauce
Bratwurst$11.00
Haus Made Bratwurst, Haus Sauerkraut

Soup & Salads

Goulash (Fort Classic!)
Braised Beef, Potato, Onion & Pepper, Spicy Tomato Broth
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.00
Garden Salad$7.00
Mixed Lettuce, Carrot, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber
Soup de Jour
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$7.00
Wedge Salad$11.00
Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Fried Onions, Tomato

Our Famous - German Specialties

All Entrées Come with Your Choice of 2 Sides

Hungarian Beef Goulash$22.00
Traditional Stewed Beef, Hearty Brown Gravy
Sauerbraten$21.00
Süß Und Saure Pot Roast, Red Wine Vinegar Marinade, Pan Gravy
Braised Pork Shank$27.00
Pork Gravy
Kassler Rippchen$23.00
Bone-In Grilled Smoked Pork Chop, Brown Sugar Glaze, Apple Sauce
Braised Lamb Shank$27.00
Lamb Demi, Carrots, Celery

Würste

Comes with Your Choice of 2 Sides

Rupprecht's Classic Bratwurst$21.00
Haus Made Pork and Veal Sausage, Aromatics
Wurst Plate$24.00
Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Chef's Choice Sausage
Knackwurst$22.00
Two Beef Knackwursts, Garlic, Light Smoke

The Schnitzels

Choice of Chicken, Pork | Veal +$4.50 | A La Holstein (Fried Egg) +$2. Comes with Choice of 2 Sides

Paprika Schnitzel$22.00
Hungarian Paprika, Bacon, Onion, Cream
The Classic Schnitzel$24.00
Lightly Breaded Pan-Fried Cutlet, Lemon & Anchovy Garnish
Kaiser Schnitzel$21.00
Lightly Breaded Pan-Fried Cutlets, Mushroom Gravy, Lemon Garnish
Harz Mountain Jäger Schnitzel$21.00
Simmered in Red Wine & Mushroom Sauce

Haus Burger

Comes with Your Choice of 1 Side

Classic Cheese Burger$14.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onions Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Brioche Roll

Seafood

All Entrées Come with Your Choice of 2 Sides

Boston Scrod (Fort Famous!)$23.00
Fine Crumb Topping, Lemon
Seared Salmon$28.00
Cider Glaze
Crab Stuffed Shrimp$27.00
Butter, Paprika, Fine Crumbs, Lemon

Haus Specialties

Ask Your Server for Today's Daily Specials

Everyday Special - 10oz Filet Mignon "Fontaine Style"$48.00
Roquefort, Sauce Au Poivre, Crispy Onions, Choice of 2 Sides
Friday Only - Beer Battered Fish & Chips$19.00
Tartar Sauce, Lemon Choice of 1 Side
Friday & Saturday Only - Prime Rib
Choice of 2 Sides
- 12oz Prince Cut$32.00
- 15oz King Cut$42.00

A La Carte Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes$4.00
Haus Made Sauerkraut$4.00
Buttered Noodles$4.00
Brussel Sprouts$4.00
Haus Made Spätzle$4.00
Apple Sauce$2.00
Cucumber Salad$4.00
Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage$4.00
Haus Made French Fries$4.00
Home Fried Potatoes$4.00
Vegetable of the Day$4.00
Coleslaw$4.00

What 463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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PopS
New England
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I had Hungarian goulash - very good! - made right with the correct spices... :-) Ambiance and atmosphere were same as it was over many years - still enjoyable for me ...
LC
LarryC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Everything was enjoyable with the exception of one area, the sides we picked with the meals weren’t very good: potato salad was mostly raw potatoes with paparika over the top. The sauerkraut looked and tasted like what u buy at the store heated up, nothing like Germany has. Nice place, good beer,
MZ
MarkZ
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Add a star if your of German heritage. We absolutely loved our evening, and I would ask for the waiter Jeff. He has been there for over 25 years, and is very entertaining. Have a beer and enjoy a fantastic meal!
DS
DarleneS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Great Food and Great Service!!! One of the best places to dine!!!
LN
LouisN
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing customer service!!! The food and beers on tap are delicious! If your in Springfield you have to stop here. Thank you.
RJ
RichardJ
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for authentic German cuisine. Lots of interesting wall hangings, vases and steins.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We brunched outside with friends. Great ambiance, live music, awesome and engaging staff and delicious food and mimosas! Was a fabulous time!
MM
MarkM
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there and we will go back
RB
RobertB
New England
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Sat outside under tent. Fun atmosphere with a great vocalist performing on stage. Food was outstanding as always. Only drawback were the juvenile motorcycle riders revving their engines at the end of Fort St. The Student Prince never disappoints.
LG
LikesGermanFood
New England
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was having a celebration! The food, staff, drink and vibe all contributed.
SM
SteveM
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Food was outstanding. It was quite noisy due to a large party (25 people) seated right next to us. This also had the effect of overwhelming the kitchen and wait staff.
JK
JeffK
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch food and service. The outdoor setup on a blocked-off street was a delightful surprise. Live music was a bit loud. Waiter Dennis was world class.
n
neil
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service at the Student Prince. We split the generous portion and there was plenty of food. Great beer selection.
S
Seth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit!
FC
FredC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience overall from seating to paying the bill was very good.
DN
DebbieNewFlorida
New England
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was great. Traditional German in the heart of the city. They have also closed the road and put up a huge tarp decorated for May Day with lots of outdoor seating. We did not sit there but it looked lovely. The food and service were wonderful. A great experience. We will go there again.
PV
PamV
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience5
Buffet food needs to be much hotter!!!!!!No one likes cold fish no matter how tasty the sauce or fresh it is.Stop clapping and singing happy birthday to everyone,it's NOT "On the Border",if I wanted that atomsphere we would have eaten there!Rupert NEVER would have allowed that and Andy would be cringing.
S
Scales
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The wait staff is the best in the city Attentive and knowledgeable Special thank you to Jeff and Nancy for making our night outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This was a fun, festive location. We were celebrating university graduation, as were many others apparently, so it was very crowded. Our server worked very hard and did a great job. We did not opt for the brunch buffet, but it appeared to be well stocked. Our food was very good & authentic German fare.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, everything was perfect at the Student Prince. I hate brussels sprouts, unless I am seated at this fine restaurant. From our appetizers through our meal, excellent beer and a spring time themed chauvinette, my wife kelly’s birthday meal was a present for both of us! Service is it always something special, and after a long hiatus from Covid it was so nice to be back in the Fort indeed!
IB
IanB
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Fun atmosphere, ok food but nothing super-special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was wonderful!
JK
JosephK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, drinks are top notch, food & service is excellent & the inside should be made a historic landmark. The sampler appetizer is huge!!!!
NL
4NLB
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Authentic German food and beer in eclectic atmosphere. We can’t wait to go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beer options are great, good they have a sampler option in case you are not familiar with German beers. Food was fantastic, any choice from the menu is great but the Pork Shank was delicious!
T
Tbone3
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food, Great People- very enjoyable experience.
CE
CaitlinE
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining at this restaurant and we can honestly say that every dish was delicious! The chicken paprika schnitzel, Hungarian beef goulash, and kassler rippchen dishes were all fabulous! We also thoroughly enjoyed the homemade potato pancakes as an appetizer. We will definitely return!
D
Derek
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love German food. I lived in Germany for a summer as a kid and flew there many times in the Air Force and as an airline pilot. I’ve eaten a lot of German food….This is the best German food I have had on this side of the Atlantic. It is totally authentic. Well worth the trip to Springfield. Restaurant is beautiful. I will be back to try more.
MS
MarkS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and atmosphere. You will spend some money but will leave full and happy. Our go-to for birthday/anniversary/holiday dinners.
MM
MichaelM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Brunch was fresh and delicious. Varied offerings provide something for everyone.
SS
StevenS
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this place is amazing. My first time having brunch on Sunday, the food was really good and so many choices. I'm excited to go back.
PM
PatriciaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome brunch buffet. We went as a family with my 3 and 4 year old daughters and they loved it as well. Food choices suited everyone and the mimosas for the adults were enjoyed.
PN
PatrickN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great experience. Prompt and courteous staff. Great food and an amazing drink menu.
RF
RileyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service from everyone was excellent. The food was more than enough for two from a single order. The taste of the food was fantastic and very authentic. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for authentic German food.
SJ
ShelbyJ
New England
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great!
G
Grecat
New England
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience3
Hadn’t been there in years. Food was over cooked and just blah. Service was great
NM
NatashaM
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We sat at the bar
Z
ailaineZ
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Only disappointment was the German potato salad…not what we’re accustomed to! We had a great evening - 16 of us celebrating a family wedding anniversary. Service was terrific. We’ll be back!
DC
DC44
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
In these current times service is not usually what it used to be. However our service was outstanding at The Student Prince Cafe. I’m sorry I do not have her name. She was on point all night. Could not ask for better service. Outstanding!!! Also I can’t say enough about the food. Everything was great and all 10 people in our party were very satisfied with our dinner. Keep up the good work.
a
auebob
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique eatery. Would be worth a visit even if the food were not great, but everything about the dining experience was wonderful. Food was fabulous, service was top notch, and the ambience cannot be topped. Just wonderful.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Student Prince Cafe using the Order Online button. The Student Prince Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (413) 734-7475.

The Student Prince Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 463 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(413) 734-7475

Other options

Order online

8 Fort St Springfield, MA 01103

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street. Note that Patrons must pay for The Hampden Street parking lot
Neighborhood
Springfield, Massachusetts
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, German, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
"Valet parking is available Wednesday-Saturday 5:30PM till close Metered street parking and paid parking is available in the Hampden Street lot."
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.studentprince.com/
Phone number
(413) 734-7475

The Student Prince Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Apple Strudel

Classic Weiner Schnitzel

Paprika Schnitzel

Appetizers

Fort Sampler (Fort Favorite!)$23.00

Chef's Buttermilk Chicken Tenders$12.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Butterflied Shrimp (Fort Classic!)$12.00

Fried Camembert Cheese (Fort Famous!)$12.00

Baked Giant German Pretzel$12.00

Potato Pancakes$9.00

Bratwurst$11.00

Soup & Salads

Goulash (Fort Classic!)

Garden Salad$7.00

Soup de Jour

Wedge Salad$11.00

Our Famous - German Specialties

Hungarian Beef Goulash$22.00

Sauerbraten$21.00

Braised Pork Shank$27.00

Kassler Rippchen$23.00

Braised Lamb Shank$27.00

Würste

Rupprecht's Classic Bratwurst$21.00

Wurst Plate$24.00

Knackwurst$22.00

The Schnitzels

Paprika Schnitzel$22.00

The Classic Schnitzel$24.00

Kaiser Schnitzel$21.00

Harz Mountain Jäger Schnitzel$21.00

Haus Burger

Classic Cheese Burger$14.00

Seafood

Boston Scrod (Fort Famous!)$23.00

Seared Salmon$28.00

Crab Stuffed Shrimp$27.00

Haus Specialties

Everyday Special - 10oz Filet Mignon "Fontaine Style"$48.00

Friday Only - Beer Battered Fish & Chips$19.00

Friday & Saturday Only - Prime Rib

A La Carte Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes$4.00

Haus Made Sauerkraut$4.00

Buttered Noodles$4.00

Brussel Sprouts$4.00

Haus Made Spätzle$4.00

Apple Sauce$2.00

Cucumber Salad$4.00

Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage$4.00

Haus Made French Fries$4.00

Home Fried Potatoes$4.00

Vegetable of the Day$4.00

Coleslaw$4.00

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