Schmidt's Sausage Haus
A German Village institution where Bahama Mamas, bands, and old-world dining rooms still deliver a night out that feels like an attraction. Come hungry, bring visitors, and save room for the giant cream puff.
Schmidt's Sausage Haus und Restaurant is the German Village meal that doubles as entertainment: hearty platters, house sausages, and a festive dining room culture that has welcomed Columbus for generations.
It is not subtle food. It is the experience you book when out-of-town family asks for something that could only be here, complete with desserts that arrive with their own mythology.
How to plan a visit
Weekends get busy; plan for a wait or come earlier. Walk the brick streets of German Village before or after dinner so the meal sits inside a fuller neighborhood night.
Practical tips
Parking is a mix of street spaces and nearby lots. Confirm hours on schmidthaus.com. If you only know Schmidt's from the cream puff reputation, yes, order one to share.
FAQ
What is Schmidt's known for?
Schmidt's is known for German-American sausages, festive platters, live entertainment energy, and the famous giant cream puffs.
Where is Schmidt's Sausage Haus?
Schmidt's is at 240 East Kossuth Street in Columbus's German Village.
Is Schmidt's good for visitors?
Yes. It is one of the most visitor-friendly food attractions in German Village because the setting and menu read clearly as a Columbus tradition.
Pair it with the Book Loft a few blocks away for a classic German Village loop.
Know before you go
Kitchen and buffet hours lean lunch through dinner, with weekend patterns that run longer; confirm on schmidthaus.com before you go. Street parking in German Village is limited and timed, so plan extra minutes or a rideshare drop. Entrees sit in mid-range German restaurant pricing for Columbus. Late lunch on a weekday beats Saturday dinner wait times for the buffet and bakery counter upstairs.
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