Fall Festival Foods In New Braunfels

Raise your hand if your favorite part of visiting New Braunfels in the fall is chowing down on pork schnitzel, Kartoffelpuffers, fried Oreos, and sausage-on-a-stick! 

Many fall festivals may have been canceled, but the food hasn't been! Don't get your lederhosen in a bunch or cancel your trip – you can still enjoy your favorite German treats when you visit New Braunfels. This page will be regularly updated throughout October, November, and December.

Check out the following events and locations for your chance to feast on your favorite fall festival foods.

German Food Fest featuring CCSCF's Famous Pork Schnitzel

What: A take-out menu featuring sausage on a bun with sauerkraut, pork schnitzel with German potato salad, beer-battered chicken wings, apple strudel, and German chocolate cake.
Where: Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation @ 655 Landa Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 (Take-Out Only)
​When: Every Thursday in October + Tuesday, October 27th, November 5th, & November 12; pick up between 4:30pm - 6:30pm
How: Place your to-go order by calling (830) 629-4547.

Decktober Fest at Bubba's Big Deck

What: Pork chop on a stick, sausage on a stick, roasted corn, fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and Dunkle Warsteiner beer on tap – plus live music, vendors, and games!
Where: 6000 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
​When: November 6th, 7th, and 8th at 6:00pm
How: Just show up! Check the Facebook Event for details closer to the big weekend.

Potato Pancakes by the Rotary Club of New Braunfels

What: Potato Pancakes, with or without sausage.
Where: McKenna Events Center @ 801 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 (Drive-Thru Pick Up)
When: Saturday, November 7th from 11:30am - 7:00pm & Sunday, November 8th from 12:00pm to 7:00pm
How: Order in advance here.

Oktoberfest at Fiddler's Gruene

What: Traditional German food, German bands, and plenty of beer and spirits!
Where: Tavern in the Gruene @ 830 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
When: November 13-15 from 2:00pm - 9:00pm
How: Purchase tickets for $5 here. Onsite parking will be $10 (cash only) and proceeds from parking will go to local nonprofits.

Kaffee Haus: Pick-Up or Pic-Nic on the Grounds

What: The old favorites of koch kaese, potato soup, and brats will still be available, as well as big pretzels!
Where: Old Town at Conservation Plaza @ 1300 Church Hill Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130
When: November 9-13 from 11:00am - 1:00pm
How: Call (830) 629-2943 to place your order in advance. When you pick up your order, you can take it to go or enjoy it at a picnic table at Conservation Plaza.

Wurst Haus at The Pour Haus and Downtown Social

What: Food vendors, live music, German-style beers, stein hoist competitions, lederhosen, and much more!
Where:  Pour Haus; 343 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
When: Through ovember 15
How: Show up! Lederhosen optional, but recommended.

NBFFA Halloween Fundraiser

What: Sausage and pork chops on a stick. Plus trick or treating! 
Where: Gruene Harley Davidson @ 1288 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 
When: October 31st, 2020 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
How: Just show up before they sell out! 

New Braunfels Little League Pork Chop on a Stick

What: Pork Chop on a Stick
Where: Comal County Fairgrounds
When: November 14 from 11:00am - 7:00pm; November 15 from 11:00am - 5:00pm
How: Drive thru line will start at the Grant Street entrance and exit on Common Street. Must use QR code on their website and Facebook for orders -- no cash! 

Guadalupe Brewing Company

What: German brews, food, and tunes.
Where: 1586 Wald Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
When: November 13 & 14 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
How: Reserve a table online.

Alpine Haus Restaurant

What: German Restaurant featuring traditional dishes like Sauerbraten and Rouladen, plus schnitzels, Reubens, and more!
Where: 251 S. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
When: See alpine-haus.com for restaurant hours and menu.

Krause's Cafe & Biergarten

What: German classics & Texas favorites plus a huge selection of local & German beers. A local favorite!
Where: 148 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, Texas 7130
When: See krausescafe.com for restaurant hours and menu.

Adobe Cafe

What: Jalapeño Cheddar or Traditional Akaushi Beef and Pork sausage links! Served as a shareable appetizer or as an add on to fajitas. 
Where: 124 IH 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
When: See adobecafenb.com for restaurant hours and menu. 

Muck and Fuss

What: Bratwurst Sausage Dog served on a French roll with kraut, Dijon mustard, and caraway seeds. Served with a Wurstsalad – made with sweet & sour German bologna, fresh apple, pickled red onion, and parsley. Best paired with Altstadt Brewery's Amber Ale.
Where: 295 E. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
When: November 12-18 during restaurant hours. See muckandfuss.com for full menu and hours of operation.

Mozie's 

What: Grab a Reuben or a Big Dog with our homemade Sauerkraut and wash it down with a Warsteiner Dunkel while you watch the game!
Where: 1601 Hunter Road, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
When: See Mozies.com for restaurant hours and menu.

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar

What: Snack on Gruene Bros. 'Best' Wurst Sausage. Live music on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. 
Where: 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
When: See GristmillRestaurant.com for restaurant hours and menu.

2Tarts Bakery

What: Beer-shaped and "Prost!" cookies, sausage "Pig in Ponchos"
Where: 139 N Castell Ave #300, New Braunfels, TX 78130
When: Contact 2tarts for availability.

Bless Your Tart Baking Co.

What: Beer-shaped, "Wurst Year Ever", and Hat cookies
Where: Visit their website
When: Contact Bless Your Tart Baking Co. for availability.

The Phoenix Saloon

What: Beer-soaked bratwurst on a toasted bun with spicy mustard, sauerkraut, and fries.
Where: 193 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
When: This weekend - November 13-15 until sold out!

German Plate at Landa Station Bar & Grill

What: Two sausage links, German potato salad, and sauerkraut.
Where: Senior Citizen's 381 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
When: 11:00am to 9:00pm, 7 days a week while supplies last. Call (830) 629-0707 for availability.

Wurst-n-Taschen & Ruben-Taschen by the Downtown New Braunfels Rotary Club

What: 2 plate options! Wurst-n-Taschen with pita, brat, sauerkraut, sautéed onion & pepper; OR Ruben-Taschen with rye or white pita, pastrami, American cheese, kraut, & special sauces. German Chocolate Pie. 
Where: McKenna Events Center @ 801 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 (Drive-Thru Pick Up)
When: November 9, 16 & 23 from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
How: Drive up event or pre-order online here.