The German Diner In Washington Where You’ll Find All Sorts Of Authentic Eats
When you think of German food in Washington, you might think of Leavenworth. But while our Bavarian village has plenty of spots to get a tasty bratwurst, there also happens to be an unassuming diner in Lacey that serves German fare to die for.
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The diner is owned by Mirjam Spring, who is also the chef.
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She first opened a restaurant in South Florida, but when she moved to Lacey to be closer to her sister, she opened German Diner here.
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The schnitzel is all made fresh when it's ordered, and you can really taste the difference.
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The most popular pick is spätzle, freshly made egg noodles, which are sometimes topped with cheeses or a sauce.
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Mirjam is also a fantastic baker, baking cakes daily from German recipes. You can even custom order them for special occasions.
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The eatery is closed on Sundays.
German Diner has quite a following, but it certainly doesn’t look like much from the outside. This just proves you should never judge a restaurant by its unassuming exterior.
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