The Student Prince restaurant in Springfield, Massachusetts has some of the tastiest pretzels this side of the Atlantic. Take a peek inside their cozy, traditional German dining room and bar to see why you should visit straight away.
The Student Prince is a traditional German pub with an old-world atmosphere and pretzels that will make you swoon.
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It was first opened in 1935 and has been going strong ever since.
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The first thing you’ll notice when you walk in the door is the restaurant’s incredible collection of beer steins.
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More than 1,600 steins line the walls; it’s one of the largest collections in America.
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Light streams into the dining room through beautiful stained glass windows.
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The bar and dining room have a cozy, warm vibe that makes the Student Prince a hit with locals.
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Of course, what would a German restaurant be without huge, soft pretzels?
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These pretzels are just what you’d expect to find at a Bavarian market. Rich, buttery and so good you’ll find yourself craving one the next day.
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The pretzels come with Inglehoffer honey mustard and beer cheese.
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But they pair equally well with some of the Student Prince’s own beer.
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This place also has plenty of other German standards to fill you up, like skin-on pork shank, paprika schnitzel, and traditional sausages.
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Though you don’t have to wear lederhosen to fit in, it helps.
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Whether you come for the beer, the pretzels, or the atmosphere, the Student Prince should be on your dining bucket list.
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The Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant are located at 8 Fort Street, Springfield, Mass. Click here to check out their website and menus. For more great old-world dining spots in Massachusetts, take a look at our list of the best traditional restaurants in the state.
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