Mediocre: parking (basically only limited metered on the street) and service (can be painfully slow…read moreafter ordering although usually friendly when you can wave someone down) Exceptional: cozy/hardy atmosphere and mouth wateringly great food. Been here several times and each time I'm blow away how juicy, crispy, flavorful, or fresh everything tastes. I've never been even remotely disappointed by anything I've ever ordered. It is absolutely on par with the food I ate in Germany so whenever I want a throw back, I come here! I bring everyone here that's interested in quality German food. Price tag is a little hefty but for me, but as an occasional treat, it's well worth it. And the portion sizes are nothing to scoff at so I always feel I got my money's worth.

Used to go a lot to play Skat with my German journalist friends before the pandemic…read more Now: been back for the US-Ecuador game with friends yesterday - and was deeply disappointed by service, ambiance - we were in a back room with no air - and sadly the food also. There was nothing really authentic about their curry wurst. Despite the sauce was really good, I would never order again. I was cramped between others and as the designated driver, I asked for some ice water. The server, still expecting as all others, a tip of 18% plus, would not want to serve, he asked me to help myself on a water station. That would mean that all others would need to get up twice - for me to get a water. I understand that particularly during the World Cup, they do not need my/ our business. Thankfully, there are many options. I wow to never return.

Hey Pretzel is our favorite place to get amazing, fresh baked pretzels (cacio e pepe ones are THE…read moreBEST!) They also have some sweets (cookies and zebra cake!) on their menu which we've ordered for gatherings, celebrations, and gifts! Everything is baked to order and their items are always crowd pleasers! Highly recommend!

Heyyyyy PRETZEL! I love your name, it's super cute. After having a four pack or super tasty, warm,…read morechewy freshly baked pretzels delivered to me, I love you too! If you like pretzels and live in the area, don't think just order :)

The ambience was very chill and the server we had was very upbeat and attentive. They have a wide…read moreselection of German beers and we tried two of them. They were pretty good. We didn't get a chance to order food so next time maybe we will try. Overall the party we attended had a good chill time outdoors. Pro tip* I recommend wearing flat shoes if you will be outside as the area is on a slanted paved area.

The one star is for our server alone -- she was very kind, attentive, and honest, even if some of…read moreher recommendations ended up being a little misguided. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. I ordered the chicken schnitzel with mushroom gravy, my boyfriend got the Hungarian brat with spaetzle, and our friend ordered the Hungarian brat on a roll. Starting with the schnitzel: it wasn't completely terrible, but it definitely wasn't good. The breading was some what soggy and sliding off the chicken, and the chicken itself had almost no seasoning besides an odd lemony sourness. The mashed potatoes were honestly awful -- extremely sour, like they were overloaded with sour cream but missing butter, salt, or any real flavor. I LOVE mashed potatoes and only managed two bites before giving up. The red cabbage was overcooked, mushy, and had a slightly off taste. Overall, the schnitzel plate was maybe a 2/10, and those points go solely to the fact that the chicken itself was technically edible. My boyfriend's meal somehow managed to be worse. The bratwurst was fine, but tasted frozen and reheated rather than fresh. The sauerkraut, according to him, "tasted like dirty socks." The spaetzle was genuinely offensive -- mushy, overly bland, and tossed with what looked like hydrated diced mushrooms that literally tasted like dirt. I honestly questioned whether it had gone bad. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself felt dirty and had a strange smell throughout. It honestly seems like a place locals may still visit out of habit or convenience, but it no longer reflects what I imagine it once was. It's unfortunate, because there's something special about a restaurant that's been around for 65 years and still tries to maintain its old-school charm. Sadly, the food and cleanliness just don't live up to that legacy anymore. Save your money unless you're only stopping in for an overpriced German draft beer. We definitely won't be back.

My friends and I went to try something different than what we usually eat…read more We ordered an array of items and watched the other tables to see what they were getting lol. The service was excellent, we enjoyed our lunch, the parking was ok (street parking). I would come back.

Among the best restaurants, or maybe the best German restaurants, on some list I saw this was among…read morethe places I had identified ahead of arriving in L.A. We were daunted by the 1.5 hr drive to where we were staying and hoped that eating closer would save some time later. It did! Rasselbock is a bit hidden away but we found it with street metered parking nearby. We had arranged for a reservation but we hardly needed it. The place was mostly empty when we arrived. Music was thumping, and not German music. It was classic rock but a touch too loud. So keep that in mind. I appreciated that they had Erdinger beer. That's some of the best beer around. I chose the non alcoholic since I had a drive ahead. I was told it might not be cold enough and the server brought me the bottle to sample it by touch. I cheerfully noted Germans don't drink very cold beer and it was fine. My wife and I ordered schnitzels, she chicken and I pork. She had the Oma's potato salad - which with mustard and mayo really would not have passed muster with a real Oma like mine. She reported it was good anyway. I had spaetzle and cucumber dill salad. The kids both had a bratwurst, salad and fries. On the whole the schnitzels were good. Not entirely authentic but USA-good enough. I'd say the same for my spaetzle and salad. One kid liked the bratwurst, one didn't. I found what I tried of the sausage to be pretty good. The stone ground mustard was particularly good. Service was a little slow to start but the food came quickly and we were off. A 4.2 rounds to a flat 4. German food is hard to come by anywhere, so I welcome it. Especially with a good selection of beer. They serve multiple sizes included a liter "mass." Sounds great but I think those days are behind me. Definitely worth a try.

Greatest Wetzel's Pretzels to exist right next to the waiting hall and bathrooms at Union Station…read more Had dragged my brother on a crazy transit journey since 6AM, and by 5PM we hadn't eaten food or drunken any liquids. I offered to buy him some cinnamon bites and a lemonade. Staff are so unbelievably kind, when I received this bag of cinnamon bites I could have screamed. It felt like a newborn baby was handed to me. This bag was huge and every bite was COATED in cinnamon sugar. And he had put in extra napkins and a fork without asking. Our lemonade was delicious. Since it's Union station there's a lot of security around and not many places to sit down and enjoy this gift from God. But we finished our bag of cinnamon bites by the time we pulled up at our home station an hour later. No pictures because we feasted like rabid wolves.

Located conveniently inside the L.A. Union Station, this Wetzel's Pretzels is a good spot for a…read moresmall snack of refreshment. Compared to grabbing something equally priced at the nearby convenience store, you can get a warm pretzel or a fresh slushy lemonade. At my recent visit, I got the regular lemonade. The lemonade was $5.99 for a pretty decent-sized large cup. The lemonade is super slushy and has a good amount of lemonade it in. It lasted me until I had to catch my next train, so sip away! Staff are also friendly here.

I absolutely adore this place and have been going nearly everyday for about a year. The service is…read morewonderful and it's easily the best coffee in Sawtelle. However, recently they've been playing AI generated music and it's very disappointing to hear. I would much rather hear one song on loop over and over again, than a playlist of AI slop. This coffee shop is so warm and cozy but the change in music really takes away from the space and makes me not want to come in. If you're cutting corners with AI, where else are you cutting it short? I hope this is something that changes because it is my favorite cup of coffee in town!

The Bottom Line: 4 stars: A nice eclectic spot for interesting and unique Japanese-inspired coffee…read moredrinks and snacks. Location 4 stars: In the busy Sawtelle area. Surrounded by many competitors and many great Asian restaurants and Japanese novelty shops. Parking can be a challenge. There are limited metered parking spots on the streets and many paid parking garages nearby which I would recommend. Parking on residential streets is at your risk only as they have complex rules about when the parking is allowed and when it requires a resident permit. You may get a ticket worth several trips to paid parking garage :D Venue 4 stars: Medium-sized facility with indoor and outdoor seating. Eclectic indoors with high ceilings, unique coffee roasting/grinding/brewing paraphernalia, and large woven burlap (aka jute) coffee bags, adorning the walls. Very unique! Food and Drinks 4 stars: Some very unique offerings, such as Red Bean and Sweet Potato Lattes, and a large selection of pretzels with interesting fillings, including Jalapeno Cheese, Red Bean Cheese, and sweet Potato Cheese. They are however limited on sandwiches and pastries. We had the Cold Brew Iced Coffee, the Sweet Potato Cheese Pretzel and the Jalapeno Cheese Pretzel, and all were great. Prices are on par with similar coffee places.

Great beer selection Best one in the city!!!…read moreEverything os tasty and great definitely recommend

10/10 forgot this place existed! I've been to The Venice…read moreBeach location but boy was this a perfect spot after a show at the Moroccan Lounge. Perfect little tucked away joint with the most delicious dogs. So flavorful, a variety of wild options to choose from. Guys up front are always first for recommendations for food or beers on tap, highly recommended to go with their choices! Super nice and friendly staff! You order first then go sit down. The mustard choices are also super rad offering a different variety! Perfect munchies spot after a late night show! Ordered the Louisiana Hot and Fries with Chipotle catch up. For sureeeeeeee amazing

I usually don't go to breweries since I rarely drink, but I would go back again just for the food…read more I had a Wilshire burger and upgraded to the truffle fries. Also some Brussel sprouts and a salad. My friend had the salmon and the dirty Cherry Coke. Service was pretty good considering it was super busy for St. Patrick's Day. I really enjoyed the food and I do recommend this restaurant if you would like a nice burger.

Good times during St Patrick day with friends. They were able to accommodate a large party and it…read morewas chaotic but staff was super friendly and attentive. Got a red pallor IPA and dark lager with bar food. Music was minimal so we didn't have to shout over each other.