About This Location
Schmidt's Sausage Haus is a beloved Columbus institution in the historic German Village neighborhood, famous for its authentic German cuisine and enormous cream puffs. The restaurant occupies one of the oldest buildings in Ohio, constructed in 1886, which previously served as a stable, slaughterhouse, packinghouse, and meat company before the restaurant opened in 1967. The Schmidt family has operated the business for generations, maintaining their traditional recipes and Bavarian atmosphere.
The Ghost Story
The friendly ghost at Schmidt's has been affectionately dubbed "Grandpa" by staff who have encountered him over the years. The general manager once heard a loud noise and discovered four chairs mysteriously sitting back-to-back in the middle of an otherwise empty room. Even more startling, when he looked at a wall mirror, he saw the reflection of an elderly man smiling and waving at him - though he was completely alone. Grandpa seems to enjoy watching over the restaurant, perhaps a former owner or beloved employee who couldn't bear to leave. His presence is considered benevolent, and staff have come to accept their spectral coworker as part of the Schmidt's family.
