Check's Cafe

Check's Cafe This Schnitzelburg institution has served a mix of classic American bites and hearty German favorites Hosting a party or large event?
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Check's Cafe is a German-American restaurant for beer, sandwiches & classic German dishes, plus happy hour. Opening in 1944, there is a tremendous amount of history and family tradition in this Schnitzelburg institution. Stop by this neighborhood gem and try one of our classic menu items like the signature chili, braunschweiger, bratwurst or pan-fried oysters. You could also hang at the bar and ex

plore our lengthy beer list. We have live music events throughout the week and live sports on TV, especially Louisville Cardinals athletics. Ask us about our catering options and private event room! Stop by this neighborhood tradition today!

05/30/2026

Our poster for the 2026 Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival!

05/30/2026
Hope to have everyone come out for a great weekend with lots of great music.
05/19/2026

Hope to have everyone come out for a great weekend with lots of great music.

This year the Kentuckiana Blues Society and Check's Cafe will host the sixteenth Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival at the corner of Hickory Street and Burnett Ave. The free festival with both indoor and outdoor acts will have four bands on Friday, June 5 and six bands on Saturday, June 6. Our schedule for 2026 is as follows:

Friday, June 5
Donovan Howard Trio – 6:30-7:30
The Sonny Moorman Group – 8:00-9:00
The Weavers – 9:30-11:00
Highway 31 Blues Band (inside Check's Cafe) – 7:00-10:00

Saturday, June 6
Farm Cat – 3:30-4:30
Cat Campbell & The $2 Pistols – 5:00-6:00
Holeshot Blues – 6:30-7:30
Toni Green – 8:00-9:00
Highway 9 Blues Band – 9:30-11:00
Tailfin Cadillacs (inside Check's Cafe) – 7:00-10:00

***No vendor spots are being offered! Please disregard all the spammers and scammers messages to the contrary!***

05/04/2026

Looking for someone who can do karaoke this Saturday 5/9 from 7p or 8p to midnight.. any recommendations would be great.. inbox checks or Megann Carole if interested.

We have 6 left get yours before they are gone.
04/29/2026

We have 6 left get yours before they are gone.

Checks Derby Bottle gift sets $39.99

Limited Supply

We still have a few left.. come get yours before they are gone.
04/28/2026

We still have a few left.. come get yours before they are gone.

Checks Derby Bottle gift sets $39.99

Limited Supply

04/04/2026

House for Rent – Schnitzelburg Area, Conveniently Located Near the Restaurant
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Address

1101 E Burnett Avenue
Louisville, KY
40217

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+15026379515

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