240 E. Kossuth Street
Columbus OH (German Village)
(614) 444-6808

Open Daily
Lunch and Dinner

There is a section of Columbus I never new existed. It's called German Village and is South of downtown. Cobblestone streets, old world feel, and at least one great restaurant - Schmidt's Sausage Haus. Been around since 1886.

The menu is full service German, but they are famous for their sausages, which they make themselves. I tried the "Bahama Mama" with potato pancakes (left) and the Fresh Bratwurst with green beans and spatzel (right). For desert, a half pound cream puff.

The Bahama Mama is their version of an adult wiener - coarse ground beef and pork in a natural casing, hickory smoked, and on the hot side. Served on a New England style top split hot dog bun. Exceptional.

Columbus in the 14th largest city in the US, and like any large city Columbus has its share of violent crime. German Village is considered a pretty safe neighborhood, but any Columbus criminal attorney would advise residents and visitors to stay vigilant to avoid theft crimes.