Schubert’s Downtown Restaurant

Great local place with lots of history to it. I was there for breakfast. They do have organic eggs option that is easy to miss.

We ate lunch here on a Saturday and it was great! We also learned you can get breakfast all day long, so will keep that in mind. They have a large menu of soups, sandwiches, salads, specials and desserts all written on the wall. Since we were there for lunch we decided on a cup of soup (butternut squash/​apple) and a grilled cheese. There must have been 5 different grilled cheeses listed but I chose brie with a berry jalepeno jam and my dining companion had the gouda with caramelized onions. The grilled cheese sandwiches are made with their homemade bread and both were excellent! The bakery case was sparse so they must sell out early. Next time I would definitely like to try something. Service was friendly and fast even with it being the Fall Festival. Try this place, you won’t be disappointed!

Schubert’s is another local hidden gem in Mount Horeb.
The atmosphere has a vintage blue plate diner/​lunch counter feel to it. There is a counter you can sit at, or a combination of tables and booths. The seating is limited and fills up fast for weekend breakfast/​brunch hours. There isn’t much room to wait indoors, either. So if you have to wait for a table, be aware you may be standing outside to wait.
The food is delicious. Schubert’s has a breakfast and lunch menu as well as a bakery. They make doughnuts, bars, breads, and rosettes that you can purchase and take with you. The menu is full of fresh foods that incorporate seasonal fare along with daily specials. Service can be a little slower during busy times, but that’s to be expected.
As a local, I like stopping in during the week for lunch or breakfast, when the vibe is much more laid back and homey. Weekends can get very hectic with visitors. If you are wanting to stop from out of town, try going during a weekday if you can.
Also, Schuberts is only open for lunch and breakfast. I kind of wish they were open for dinner, too, as the availability of good sit down restaurants in the area are slim.

mediocre food. Bad service. uncomfortable furniture. Skip this, lot’s of places on main st.

Very good baked goods. The veggie hash was very good. The BBQ was pretty bland – would not recommend. Great variety in the menu, which is fun. The server was nice but also very very slow.

If I could give Schubert’s 5 ½ stars I would, but the app only goes up to 5. Heck, I’d even give them a 10 if I could.
Service so friendly you feel so welcomed. The organic eggs are not an extra fee and that’s already a sweet, big plus. Guess what else is not an extra fee, gluten free bread!!! If you ask for gluten free bread they don’t charge extra! Every restaurant and diner across America should take a page from Schubert’s book and learn a little something.
Ok, let’s get down to real business. We ordered the Carrot Dill soup, the Watermelon Gazpacho soup and the Curried Squash soup, and they were ALL AMAZING! Each and every single one of them was so well made and tasty.
For the main dish I had the Mexicana Hash (without the chorizo — since I don’t eat meat, got mushrooms instead) it was so good and filling.
The prices are very reasonable and the diner has an old school ambience feeling to it, it’s very authentic and welcoming.
The only gripe I have with Schubert’s is that they’re not open for dinner. Why???
If you’re in Mount Horeb, Schubert’s is a must visit.

Great food and great atmosphere. It feels like you are stepping back in time, but the menu is modern diner food with a Scandinavian touch. Baked goods and rosettes are great. Good soup and sandwiches too. Breakfast is good, I loved the biscuits and gravy and lefse wrap.
Nice option to upgrade to local eggs too.

Good coffee, good service. Kitchen was closed so unable to eat from the menu but we tried their pastries and lefse and they were some of the best. Overall great place to stop!

Schubert’s is such a great idea, a small town diner with authentic ‘food,’ BUT IT ALWAYS DISAPPOINTS. My main complaint is the agonizingly slow service. Yet, I return, hoping my last visits just caught them on a bad day.
So on my last adventure to Mt. Horeb, I browsed the nearby bookstore, gallery and the always interesting Duluth Trading Company, giving the lunch crowd time to finish. Even then, sloooooow, despite the empty tables. And the last straw, the nicely prepared chicken wild rice soup with grilled Gouda w/​carmelized onions, as tasty as that sounds, arrives barely luke warm.
I plan to try the Mexican diner down the street on my next visit as I love Mt. Horeb’ Main Street and can’t stay away.

Cute place, but that’s where the good ends. Plate w 2 eggs, toast with rancid butter and hash browns was $ 16. Totally soaked in grease. Way over priced. Side of hash browns were $ 7. Those others saying this place is reasonably priced must be eating at some high end places for breakfast. Suggest you avoid this place unless you want some expensive greasy grub.

We stopped here on the way back from a weekend in Dubuque for a late breakfast (based on the 4 stars from Unilocal). Once again, Unilocal didn’t disappoint.
My wife had the egg white mediterranean omelet (personally, I’ll never see the point of an egg white omelet, but what do I know?). She said she would have liked to have just a big plate of the filling, it was excellent.
I had the haystack which was also excellent. Featured *real* homemade hashbrowns (not frozen, not pre-​cooked potatoes, actual from scratch hash browns). Pretty surprising as they are getting almost impossible to find. Eggs were perfectly cooked. Toast was excellent.
Two complaints…
1. Service was slow, especially waiting for food. Had to wait for a coffee re-​fills a couple of times. And it wasn’t jam packed.
2. Seemed a bit pricey to me for what you got, $ 8.50 for the Haystack which really wasn’t all that big.
Funny, they only brought one piece of toast and said we could have another if we asked (waitress said they were throwing out too much toast). However, by the time I got my second piece of toast, i was done eating. She should have said something when I ordered.
Minor nits in an otherwise excellent food experience. If I was in Mt. Horeb again, I would certainly eat here. Recommended for breakfast.

Retro without being precious or pretentious, this place is an old school small town soda fountain/​casual restaurant and is worth visiting just for the atmosphere. As a bonus, the food is great. Don’t miss getting a chocolate malted. If you only have one in your life this is the one to get if you have the chance.

Yum!!! Great food, great service, cute place. They serve breakfast all day and are a bakery with tasty treats. Great price too. The food was delicious. I would definitely recommend it!

Service was very disorganized. We waited an hour for our food. Food was ok, but not worth the wait.

The restaurant looks just like it did in the 70’s when we took family trips through town. Nice to know some things remain unchanged. It’s like stepping back in time. Love the breakfast’s. The persian rolls melt in your mouth.

Schubert’s is a treasure in Mount Horeb, which isn’t far at all from Madison. If you haven’t been since before last summer the menu is completely different but the ambiance, pleasant staff, and delicious baked goods haven’t changed. The corned beef hash is one of the best in the area and, honestly, I haven’t tried a menu item yet that wasn’t fantastic. I love that their serving sizes are reasonable and they don’t use a lot of salt. They now offer a handful of vegetarian options and you can order soups, grilled cheese, or lunch items throughout the day. I’m a sucker for their grilled brie and jelly (jalapeño raspberry!). We usually leave with pastries, cookies, pie or bread; all made on-​site. Their wait staff is always smiling and on top of things. With everything they offer, you’ll find the prices are extremely reasonable compared to most other breakfast joints in the area.

Breakfast soup and breakfast salad?
Best. Idea. Ever.

** Update ***
Sign is now OPEN for business. Yes! Time to go test this out the new and improved Shubert;s. This place has been in the same location for over 100 YEARS!
** Update***
Sign in window says closed due to change in ownership. Updates to follow!

Restaurant Review
Mt Horeb how you are a dream town. I had the luck of coming into town during a summer festival and parade. The town itself sends your memories back to the olden days where neighbors were friendly and entertainment meant being part of a community. Maybe one day I will move here, but I digress. This restaurant is a jump back into the past. The menu has great american diner classics. The food came out fresh and the staff was super friendly. I believe the owner was playing a violin while people ate. I cannot put it into words but this was an experience that cannot be missed if you want to step back in time
Pro– Inexpensive, classic american diner dish, super friendly staff
Con– None
Hidden deal– Inexpensive across the board compared to Chicago prices. Make sure you get dessert!

Swung into Schubert’s on a Saturday morning while riding the Badger State Trail, and boy howdy, am I glad that I did. Talk about a great greasy spoon-​like breakfast, without the grease.
I managed to arrive at Schuberts while Mount Horeb was hosting an art festival. The art festival closed several city blocks in the «downtown» area, and I feared the added foot traffic would impact my experience, but I was wrong. I quickly and easily found a location to lean my bike against, and as soon as I entered the historic Schubert’s building, I was greeted and invited to sit in any place that I would like.
I grabbed a booth near the front window so that I could keep tabs on my ride. A waitress appeared with a glass of water and a menu, and told me about the morning’s specials. I browsed the menu and opted for something simple — 2 eggs with bacon and toast. I also ordered an iced tea. The waitress took my order and returned within minutes with the tea.
The Schubert’s building is quite cool — it features tall (2-​story tall) ceilings that have ornate tin work. There’s a large diner-​like bar with fixed stools and tons of tables. The hardwood floors appear to be original, and the large plate glass windows allow for plenty of sunlight and good people watching.
My breakfast soon arrived, and I was thrilled. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly — not overdone, not runny, and not greasy. The strips of bacon were hearty and meaty, and just like the eggs, cooked perfectly. My 7-​grain toast was obviously homemade, and it was delicious. The surprise? Hashbrowns. I didn’t realize my meal included hashbrowns, but I didn’t turn them away. They were crispy and perfectly cooked. A dash of pepper livened up the taste just a bit.
The meal was $ 6.75; the iced tea (which was a 32oz glass and offered free refills) was $ 2. I was more than pleased with the value and the quality. I’d go back again.
Schubert’s Café & Bakery = WIN (for breakfast)
Food = 4 stars
Service = 4 stars
Value = 4 stars
MISC = 4 stars
A solid 4-​star breakfast joint. I’d happily make the short drive to Schuberts any day of the week. Oh, and their donuts looked awesome — wish I could’ve indulged, but alas, I’m trying to drop a few extra lbs…