Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe

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Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe has anchored East 1st Street in Sanford since 2001, a festive, communal German dining room with live entertainment and a roof terrace. The kitchen leans on schnitzel, wurst, and potato pancakes, with pretzel and beer cheese, eisbein pork shank, apple strudel, and Black Forest cake rounding out the table. Guests call it worth the drive, and the extensive gluten free menu gets specific praise from diners who need it.

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