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After a tour of the New Glarus Brewing Company, the clerk in the souvenir shop recommended Glarner Stube to my mother, brother and me, so we took a chance. Good decision!
We got here about 11:30 on a weekday morning, walked past the bar area to the dining room, and were seated right away by some very friendly staffers. We immediately noticed the rich wood paneling and the fun Swiss/New Glarus decor: beer steins, shields and crests, farm tools, plates, figurines, etc. It was very cozy and intriguing, but not at all stifling or tacky. Our food came pretty quickly, and not a moment too soon: By 12:05, the dining area, nearly empty when we arrived, was nearly full of (I assume) area businessmen on their lunch breaks.
I had the portobello mushroom sandwich with fries, and it was the best portobello sandwich I've ever had. The portobello cap had been lightly marinated or seasoned in a subtle, slightly tangy mixture, which complemented the mushroom flavor without overpowering it. The portobello was nearly blackened on one side, but it didn't taste burnt, and it was less drippy -- in a good way -- than similar sandwiches elsewhere. The melted slice of Wisconsin cheddar on top was just right, but the huge slice of onion on the side was a little much. The bun was hearty and stood up to the moisture of the mushroom without wussing out. The fries, batter-dipped and fried, were also among the best I've tried.
My brother had the vegetarian sampler with roesti, but I'm not a huge fan of hash browns or of Swiss cheese, so I won't comment on the bite of roesti that I tried. For what it's worth, Glarner Stube appears to be surprisingly vegetarian-friendly, and I bet it would be just as good for dinner as it was for our lunch.
My mother, brother and I all loved the service, the atmosphere, and the food. We hope to return next summer!
Great Fondu, love the owners. Wiener Schnitzel is to die for and their burgers are also really good.
We weren't sure what kind of food to expect in this little village, so we were pleasantly surprised by what we ordered at Glarner Stube. Great Swiss/German food in a very cute, quaint place.
We started off by ordering the cheese platter, which was the one dish we were slightly disappointed with. First of all, the cheese didn't come out until after our entrees were served and even then the waitress didn't describe or even IDENTIFY the cheeses on the platter. The salads that came with 2 of our meals was very good, though.
Then the delicious entrees came out: my brother ordered the meatballs, which were good, especially with the gravy. We ordered the schublig, which we was incredibly flavorful. Nicely ground, fresh, meat and the accompanying mustard went very well with it. We ordered 2 rostis with those entrees based on the recommendation from a worker at the New Glarus Brewery, and though it was good, we weren't mind-numbingly blown away by it, like we were led to believe.
We also ordered the reuben, which I was kind of reluctant to order since I was craving a wiener schnitzel but was scared off by the price. But the reuben was one of the best reubens I've ever had--the meat was thick cut, which I like a lot, and there was just enough swiss, dressing, and saurkraut to balance each other out. And the rye bread was buttery and crisp. Delicious. And the kid's hot dog meal was pretty good for its price.
If you're in New Glarus you've got to try Glarner Stube. It's a cozy and wonderful, local bar/restaurant with very tasty food. It was so good I didn't even mind that the patrons at the bar were smoking and going crazy from the Brewers game on TV. We can't wait to eat here again.
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Accuracy: 10/10
Taste: 10/10
Consistency: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Overall: 9.5/10
Ruth Chris, Tornado Room and Smokey's Club got nothing on this place! Hands down the best NY strip I've ever had; 16oz of heaven. Fried cheese curd are unbeatable.
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By no means am I an expert on New Glarus nightlife. However, Glarner Stube has a few things going for it.
First of all the vibe is totally chill, but from my experience, this is the case throughout Wisconsin. Second, the owners are really cool. Nice guys who've owned the place for a decade or two. Third, they have this cute little tradition where you attach a silver dollar to a thumbtack and a dollar bill and throw it at the ceiling, getting the tack to hold the dollar in place.
But most importantly, they serve Wisconsin Belgian Red from New Glarus Brewery. In all my travels and in all my experiences, this is the finest beer on the planet. I had bought a few bottles from the brewery earlier in the day, but wanted to fill my stomach with the stuff before departing. Like most Belgian beers, they are served in 750 mL bottles. And despite its ruby red color, and floral boquet, it's really, really heavy beer.
However, this didn't stop me from downing the first bottle in quick order. Or the second. I got half way through the third, and slowed down a bit as I got so full, as well as groggy. But I forged on and finished that bottle as well. The bartender said in all their time they've served it, they've never seen anybody drink like that. I wear this fact like a badge.
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Stopped by for lunch after touring the New Glarus Brewery. Super homey interior with swiss knicknacks and verrryyy friendly waitstaff. We got a coupon for a free 8oz New Glarus beer with our tour, so we cached those in and ordered some cheese curds to start. These were unlike anything we've had so far.. they were about 8 times the size of normal curds, and dipped in a slightly sweet and light batter (it reminded me of funnel cake batter, but my companion wasn't convinced). They were delicious, and very mild. I can't believe the two of us polished off that whole plate (which was easily a pound). Our one complaint is that the dipping sauces offered were ranch dressing and ketchup.. I had mine plain.
He ordered the bratwurst sandwich with kraut, and I got the swiss style schnitzel sandwich. The schnitzel was seriously amazing. It was grilled (not breaded and fried) and topped with sauteed onions. The pork is local.. so flavorful.. so moist! The bratwurst was less like an american style brat and more like a bavairan weisswurst. It had a very fine grain and mild flavor.
The prices are reasonable too at ~$7/sandwich. I'm sure we'll be back.. the food is definitely craveable!
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I have an obsession with New Glarus. Between you and me I used to pluck daisies and daydream about running for mayor. Turns out New Glarus doesn't have a mayor. When I was a kid I thought I would grow up to be a dinosaur. Once I found out that dinosaurs were extinct and even if they weren't there was no way I could become a dinosaur, I was devastated. Same story for my New Glarus political ambitions. Sigh.
All this is a long way of saying that New Glarus is a special place, and the Glarner Stube is the Hope diamond of the town...without the freaky curse...I think. If you're dining at the Glarner Stube you're obligated to get the fondue. Here's hoping you're not eating with a chip on your shoulder because, honestly, the fondue should fill you up. If you're going to fondue then I suggest you either make that your meal or split an entree with a pal. If you don't have a pal start gabbin' at the bar. Someone will come to your aid. If that doesn't work then call me. Guaranteed I have nothing better to do than eat fondue with you.
If fondue isn't your thing then try a traditional Swiss dish. Not so hot if you're meat averse. Vegetables are only a wicked rumor in the cantons of Switzerland. I cannot recommend the deep fried cheese curds highly enough. Same goes for the New Glarus beer, which is damn near impossible to find outside of Wisconsin.
The Glarner Stube is also famous for its gigantic urinal, billed as the largest in the Midwest. Whether the Midwest includes Ohio and/or Kansas is beyond me. Whether the urinal is in fact smaller than the one in the Mutiny in Chicago is of no interest. I do know that I have four postcards that depict the famous urinal. Pretty sweet, right? Now if only I had someone to send them to.
Glarnerphiliac Insider Tip o' The Day: The Glarner Stube closes every February or March. (I think it's March.) The family that owns the place goes snowmobiling for a month.
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If you are visiting the quaint town of New Glarus and you have a hankering for some super heavy ethnic food, look no further than the Glarner Stube. With places like this serving super buttery sauced meaty favorites like wiener schnitzel and sauerbraten it's no wonder that our friends in the North have a reputation for being on the jolly-side. This place is bubbling with Swiss charm and a side of butter (maybe you'll find some green beans in said butter). If you're planning a hike through New Glarus Woods the next morning, I say knock yourself out! If you can finish an entree, however, you may have a problem.
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I don't go anywhere near New Glarus without getting to the Glarner Stube- their cheese fondue is a top shelf experience. The place has great atmosphere, nice people work here, and the bar is cozy. This place is as close to perfect as you'll find.
As far as the urinal goes- it's a kind of weird fact about the place. It's the last reason anybody should come here- if you want to see an identical urinal in a place that's not worth visiting for any other reason on most nights, go to the Mutiny on N. Western Ave in Chicago, or Lamplighters in Palatine, Il- both those places have identical urinals, but nowhere near the pleasures to offer that the Glarner Stube has!
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There claim for the largest urinal in the midwest might be false. The place that holds that honor in my opinion is "The Mutiny Corp" in Chicago http://www.yelp.com/bi...
With that a side the Glarner Stube is great. Good beers and amazing service, the bartender was so nice (her drinking could have something to do with that).
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Great place. We stopped here on a whim and it was very satisfying. Prices range from $6-9 for sandwiches to $15-25 for the main dishes. Most of the sandwiches were good. This says "Little Switzerland" all over it.
Tip: Great place to sample New Glarus beer, as they have about 6 kinds on tap... and it's like $1.75 for a 8oz. glass.
Warning: they use a lot of sauerkraut on anything that has it. Also, the fondue app is gigantic. Easily enough for 8-10 people. Oh, and watch out for the urinal... it'll get you.
Great place for dinner. Wonderful ambience and delicious food. Waitstaff was incredibly friendly. Try the Roesti, you won't be disappointed.
Though I can't claim to be an expert on Swiss food, I do know that lunch I had here was fantastic. Fondue, the Swedish hash browns (I forget the name) and pints of New Glarus Naked for $2.50.
If you're ever in this quaint little burg, check this tavern out.
Love this little town! I would never have discovered it were it not for my parents who make a fall pilgrimage every year to this quaint little town for the best Weiner Schnitzle and those potatoes, oh my! The Spotted Cow beer is definitely worth a trip too.
Love the ambiance at the Glarner Stube- so very small-town Germany! I really wish there were a place like this near me in Chicago-I would be there almost every day. Love it!
LARGEST URINAL IN THE MIDWEST.
No, I'm not kidding. Check it out at http://www.urinal.net/....
Funny thing is, that's not even the best thing about the 'Stube. Notwithstanding the fact that the restaurant is located in New Glarus, the home of "Spotted Cow", but this place cooks up some serious Swiss dishes: sauerbraten, pastetli, kalberwurst (veal sausage - savory!). You like fondue? They "due" it here, big time. The urinal...yes, it's quite a draw. But the food will keep you coming back.
If you picked up this restaurant and placed in a bustling Metropolitan Area you would have large lines around the block. Their bar & dining room has the best rustic look I've seen. It's a mixture of old swiss relics, beautiful wood grained walls, and shiney brown copper glowing everywhere. The food here is impeccable. His execution of wonderful traditional Swiss fare is so tasty and creative, most, if not all leave this place wanting to visit again. The Glarner Stube makes a true Roesti. Roesti is a swiss styled hashbrown/ potato pancake with swiss cheese & onions cooked inside of it. They have beef & cheese fondue, once you walk into this place generally, you get a great whiff of their amazing cheese fondue begging out to be devoured. The owners are the friendliest people. Gary Westby is an outstanding chef, probably one of the most talented and funniest Ive had the pleasure in meeting. If youre in a hurry, get the Beef Fondue Bowl. The schnitzel is awesome. Not typically a fan of schnitzel, but theirs is the real deal and it's done perfectly. The service is always good, never had problem here. The beer, awww sheeeeet, I almost forgot about the beer. Yes, great selection of beer, but I would go with any choice from the New Glarus Brewing Company, you wont be disappointed. Once you've drank 5 or 6 there's the largest urinal in the Midwest to accompany you. Enjoy this little treasure.
Very cozy pub with good service. Their fondue came with excellent sourdough bread. I also recommend the vegetable soup, and a friend of mine swears by a traditional Swiss potato dish that starts with an "R".....I can't remember the name now, but she says it's great! I was going to order it, but the portions here are so huge that I couldn't even conceive of putting one more thing in my mouth. You won't walk away hungry! This is probably a great place to go on a chilly day.
Favorite place to retreat for a family meal... Cheese fondue, roesti to die for, best fish fry I've had in ages, and good beer. Worth the trek. Great for lunch or dinner. Go as fast as you can! Go often!
One of my favorite places - with or without the kids. Dinner is always great - albeit fattening. The wait can be long but is usually worth it. We love the Swiss charm - feels like being in Switzerland - very unique. The Weinerschnitzel is the best I've had - and while the place isn't necessarily one you'd order salad, their Stube Salad is spectacular with grilled shrimp. The little tidbits of Swiss cheese on the bottom combined with their vinaigrette is to die for. The kids love their chicken strips. And New Glarus is a great little town to explore and shop!
Monroe, WI
Category: Bars
Monroe, WI
Category: Restaurants
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