Schweinske
Schweinske is a German schnitzel restaurant chain founded in Hamburg in 1983, known for honest German comfort food at fair prices.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Schweinske is a German restaurant chain that describes itself as a 'Hamburger Original seit 1983' (Hamburg original since 1983). It was founded in 1983 by Marco Hölder and Udo Ulrich, who opened the first Schweinske restaurant in Hamburg Barmbek. The chain serves German comfort food including breakfast with homemade rolls, hand-breaded schnitzel, burgers, vegan dishes, and classics like Bauernfrühstück, at fair prices. Its restaurants are individually designed rather than standardized, and it positions itself as an uncomplicated, affordable neighborhood meeting place.
History
Schweinske began in 1983 when Marco Hölder and Udo Ulrich opened the first Schweinske restaurant in Hamburg Barmbek. The name was taken from a Berlin telephone book. The first location was a pub-restaurant offering pork dishes, warm meals late into the night, and breakfast with homemade rolls, all at extremely low prices. A year later, 'Der Schweini' (described as the true burger) was invented and remains a bestseller. The chain describes itself as a Hamburg original and has been operating for over 40 years.
Products and positioning
Honest German cuisine with northern German charm at fair prices; an uncomplicated, affordable neighborhood meeting place.
Schnitzel
Breakfast with homemade rolls
Burgers
Vegan dishes
Bauernfrühstück
Der Schweini (burger)
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