Awesome food, uncomfortable tipping process.

The food here is great and a good value too. I ate here twice, recently, just before leaving Germany again, for home. The Leberknödel Suppe (liver dumpling soup) was just right, warm & meaty. And the Käsespaetzle (cheese noodles - more delicious than the simple name implies) was lovely too, with all it's gooey, cheesy goodness, with fried onions on top, of course. The next time, I had Schwäbische Ramhschnitzel (Loin of pork with mushrooms in a cream sauce, served with homemade egg noodles /Spätzle) Also delicious, it felt comforting, like Mom's home cooking (if Mom is German 😃). This is a neighborhood favorite of the natives, so the atmosphere has that aged and well loved, homey vibe. The front of house is ruled by an efficient & capable, though terse waitress. My one concern is around the tipping process. It would be fine if you knew to expect it - perhaps a sign saying that tipping is appreciated - as tipping isn't assumed everywhere in the world. But when you are asked - as you are paying, "how much would you like to tip?", it's jarring and uncomfortable in it's directness. She went on to suggest an amount for the tip to be added to my credit card. The event went by so hurriedly that I just threw out a number without having a moment to consider it. Overall, the meal is now a sweet memory, however the ending was unfortunately a sour note.