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The Student Prince Cafe & The Fort Dining Room

8 Fort St, Springfield, MA 01103-1208
413-734-7475
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Ranked #7 of 325 restaurants in Springfield
Cuisines: German
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Jackson, Mississippi
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32 reviews 32 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I loved the food, it was just like mother made it from the "old country". However, the server seemed in a great rush to take my order and serve me, which is the reason I'm not giving this establishment a 5. The ambiance was unique and interesting and I'm glad I happened upon this restaurant during a business trip. It's... More

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Avon, CT
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274 reviews 274 reviews
180 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 101 cities Reviews in 101 cities
471 helpful votes 471 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I last reviewed this restaurant in 2005. As it has always been one of my favorites I am updating my review of a dinner we had two nights ago. Aside from an unwelcoming and downright rude "host", the meal and dining experience were very good. We sat in the main dining room to the left of the entrance. The room... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Went with a group of about 20 for appetizers and drinks. Drink was obviously bland and not top shelf brand of gin that I asked for, appetizers were boring. One of the wait staff just pushed by me and did not even attempt to say excuse me.

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Amityville, New York
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

We were told by friend to try this resturant. Since we all like German food we gave it a try. It is very authetic and 'OLD WORLD". Service was good and we had a great meal decor is definetly German. Well worth a visit if you enjoy German food. Very diverse German menu with several continental entrees. It is alillye... More

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Stafford Springs, Connecticut, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

First off I want to say that when you order a beer in a restaurant where the meal you are going to eat is over $20.00 the waitress should bring a glass with it. The mashed potatoes were very dry and tasteless, the bacon wrapping the teeny tiny filet soggy and limp and the gravy tasted like a bouillon cube... More

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Northampton MA
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We had the most amazing food at the Student Prince. Started with the Fried Camembert which was really good!. The Cucumber salad has wonderful mix of Dill and sweet vinegar. The warm german potato salad is truly amazing. Our Entrees were both Schnitzel. Chicken and Kaiser. The Kaiser came with a mushroom gravy that really made this a special dish.... More

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Springfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Excellent food and have been here for ever. There are 3 German restaurants in the area and they are all very good.

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Newington, Connecticut
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36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We were in the Springfield area and decided to try The Student Prince Café for a late lunch. Really liked the ambiance. Very old world, warm and inviting. Seemed to be an abundance of dining areas and also two rooms with nice large bar areas. We dined in one of the dining rooms. Couldn’t have had a nicer more accommodating... More

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Boston
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31 reviews 31 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

From the moment you walk in the front door to the moment you reluctantly leave, you will enjoy the old-world charm of the Student Prince. The wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the décor is beautiful and the food is wonderful, whether you love German food or not. There's nothing to add that the other reviewers have not mentioned, from... More

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New York City
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

German and Continental cuisine. The bar is adorned with a spectacular collection of steins and glassware. The restaurant has picturesque stained-glass windows.

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