Don’t be deterred by its location: Schnitzel Queen has the best schnitzel in town. A Corktown staple, the teeny tiny eatery is known for its hulking schnitzel sandwiches. Owned by Bernard Untergasser and Teresa Milczarczyk (she’s Polish; he’s German), the space is outfitted with five stools and is only open for lunch, meaning that you best be prepared to wait. The lively Teresa, however, won’t let the boredom set in: she’ll eagerly regale visitors with the screenplay-worthy tale of how she and Bernard met (hint: it involves a holiday, an airport kiss and months of letters requiring translation). Stepping far outside the boundaries of its nine-grain bun, the pork schnitzel ($7 to $10) — or chicken, should you desire —can be gussied up with any variety of fixings. Laid over some fresh greens, our schnitzel was topped with some fried hunks of onion and bacon. A slathering of mayo added the final touch. So go in and get schnit-faced; trust us, it’s encouraged.
