What an adorable German shop! Unfortunately they were sold out of the traditional bratwurst that I came in for. I'll be back again because family requested bratwurst. However I bought a few great German items including sauerkraut, mustard, pickles, and treats. The shopkeeper says to come back during the holidays to try Christmas treats. read more

I love coming here. Its full of food that brings back memories and creates new ones too. I love the bread they have, its a must try. Also love the sausages and other meat. Euro Sodas are also a treat. Staff is super helpful and they always have cool community notices up. I highly recommend a visit. read more

My husband discovered this store. He lived in Germany for a year and enjoys getting the quality imported products from here. My yoga class is super close to here so I like to drop in when I have time. They have a good selection of mustards, chocolates, muesli, etc. When I was pregnant, I was glad to be able to pick up non-alcoholic radlers and wine from here. On Fridays (and maybe other days?) they have treats from Hahdough which is also great since it's one of my husband's favorite bakeries in SF and Lehr's is way easier for us to get to. The staff are always friendly and willing to answer any questions I have. read more

Retail lesson not learned... closed from December 25 until the second week of January... who in the Retail world does this? read more

Lehr's German Specialties - Easter is here. We would also like you to know that our hours have been amended for the crisis to10 AM to 3 PM Tues. thru Sat. & Sun. 12-3 - Gift Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Inconspicuous from the street but a treasure trove inside: candy and herbal teas, biscuits and sausages, fresh bread and canned goods. Bread dumplings in boil-in bags, and many kinds of Dutch licorice. Give yourself a treat and check it out! read more

This is a wonderful little German grocery store with items directly imported from Germany. I love their special Christmas goodies, imported fresh bread from Hamburg and everything else. The prices are reasonable, I think, and Hannah and colleagues are very friendly. Go there and check it out! From an old Berliner, stranded in San Francisco. read more

I come here once a year to get festive season treats for my German mother-in-law... she especially liked the tea advent calendar, and the marzipans which reminded her of home. The renovated space is so much more inviting than before. I felt very welcomed by the owner / shopkeeper. It is a bit pricey compared to Cost Plus, which carries many of the things I got, but it's conveniently right off the J Church, and does not require driving to Daly City, and it is nice to support a neighborhood small business. read more

I love this place especially after learning its history. The new owners did a great job with the renovations. I go here for German muesli which is so hard to find here....and this place is Haribo paradise - so many flavors and shapes. Great location too - close to other wonderful small businesses Damansara, Maxwell Pet Bar, Henry Hunan etc!!! read more

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Lehr's has a nice selection of German chocolates, cookies, marzipan, bread, meats & sausages, and other goodies, which are reasonably priced. I love coming on Saturdays for fresh pretzels. The store has been nicely renovated and the new owner is delightful. Buying Bitter Lemon gives me "Heimweh", but at least Lehr's carries it. Vielen Dank! read more

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Went on my Sunday morning walk and decided to finally check out @lehrssf when I reached Church Street! Bought a freshly baked pretzel (ate half on the rest of my walk) and a bar of chocolate! Trust me, there were a lot more goodies that I wanted to buy! I lucked out because the owner told me that normally the fresh pretzels are delivered on Saturdays! I will definitely be back to buy more treats and definitely stop by on Saturdays for their fresh pretzels! read more

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Super cute little boutique store with fun German goodies and treats. Check out the imported sausage section in particular. It kind of feels like you're walking through a portal into a nice little European bodega and I love being able to explore some different cultural treats. Never saw the store before the renovations but now it's clean, well-stocked and well cared for. grab yourself a Fanta and some KaseKreiner (which i think translates into "cheese sausage" and is delicious). read more

I always used to walk by this place when I lived in the neighborhood a few years ago; I didn't venture in often, but it always seemed fascinating--like it was straight out of old Europe. I saw an article awhile ago about it coming under new ownership and reopening, and it looks great (https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/sf-lehrs-german-store-saved-17455624.php). Much brighter and more open than I remember. We bought some German pasta and some kids' treats. I'll definitely go back if I'm around. read more

Great selection of foods & very reasonably priced. They also stock blood sausage & the Lakrid Bulow licorice which I love. They are very friendly. read more

As a German native this store is cute and has some hard to find familiarities that I appreciate. The main issue is the insane cost for the items. I understand why but it notches this store down a star and turns this into a rare treat. read more

The store closing is soon. The cashier thinks by end of the month. They still have a lot of candy, Haribo, Ritter, Swiss chocolates and lots and lots of black licorice. Shelves are starting to look bare. A few small jars of German sausages and a couple large jars of hot dogs remain. I like the German beer steins on the shelves near the door but have no need for them. The elderly owner was price marking merchandise but I found the cashier unfriendly even though I tried to make conversation with her. She was way nicer to my White friend who used to shop there when they lived in the neighborhood. I did pick up a couple bars dark chocolate orange bars, Orange Marmalade made in Germany and Haribo gummy bears my kids loved. It is time they close shop and move on. The neighborhood has changed a great deal. read more

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As a German in SF, this place gives a true home feeling. The products are super authentic and I get the feeling that the new ownership is really open to new product suggestions! Highly recommend it for people enjoying German products. Now, if Lehr's starts making a great Döner or sells Zwiebelmettwurst, I may move to Noe Valley just for that :) read more

Very unwelcoming "neighborhood " store. I had the exact experience of racism echoed by other one star reviews. I went in here on a whim just to check it out since I have read about it in local news and figured I'd support the local businesses. When I entered there were three patrons and the lady at the register was very friendly and helpful to all of them. Not to me. When I entered all I got was a cold look. Maybe I'm the wrong skin color or age or look to be accorded the same value and respect? In any case two customers came in after me and were immediately greeted and asked if they needed any help. The store is very tiny and you can easily tell if you are not wanted like there is a laser focused on your back. Against all that I did end up buying some chocolates as a present for someone. The interaction was the most awkward I have ever experienced in my life. She rung me up and then just stood there. No pleasantries no small talk didn't even tell me how much total! Just kind of stood there waiting for me to enter my card. Wasn't offered a bag or anything. The look of this store is a bit anachronistic but I did not expect the attitude of the employee to be from the same period of time when racism sexism ageism was open and rampant in America whatever it was that caused her to take immediate offense at my presence read more

I ADORE this store! Lehr's has all the German goods you could desire. I first came here for some German gummy candies. German Haribo is the bomb! Maggie, a very kind and knowledgeable woman, is always greeting me with a smile. The amount of German foods here is mind-blowing. Every sausage we have tried has been incredibly delicious. Whether you need candy or cheese or bread or sausage or a sweet smiling face, visit Lehr's and load up i your favorites! read more

Such a charming little shop. Beautiful space with fantastic selection. The owner is warm and welcome. You can just tell so much love has gone into this place. I will definitely be back! read more

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It's always good to try new places. German specialty. I bought chicken liver sausage. Will see how good it will be. No nitrates. Got some cute chocolates for kids. Nice clean and open place. read more

I am extremely disappointed to give the " New And Improved" Lehr's a poor review, but upon entering the newly renovated space on Church Street, I was taken aback by the poor selection and noticeably absent condiments I have been used to for 40 years of my patronage. Mind you, the floor space is gorgeous and clean. Gone are the musty carpets and creepy floors. Shiny and new are the new pergo floors and re-invented space. Which makes it even more compelling of all the authentic German items I miss so dearly. Gone are the Bavarian Brot, The ever present Krakauer Sausage, Landjäger, Herring in Beet sauce, Harzer Käse, Lachsschinken, Lakrids Pastillen, Large Mackaron and schaumküsse Their response: "We are experiencing a severe shortage of Herman Goods from our Manhattan Beach " supplier and we are sorry for the inconvenience" Great, but then don't post pictures of a full store that existed before the Reno and stop misleading people about your current inventory! Sad! I would like to shop there again, especially since authentic German items are such a rare find in the Bay Area! ....... Oh Well, there is always IGourmet.com or GetmanDeli.com, I guess! What a Shame! read more

A wonderful place to peruse German delicacies. The new owners are welcoming and friendly. The quality of items is very high .... I recommend Lehr's to anybody who likes German goods read more

Nice small shop with outstanding pretzels. German may be heard between worker and patron giving that little extra for authenticity.

Such a wonderful place! This German store has a little bit of everything. German magazines and newspapers, household trinkets, shampoo and other toiletries, food, candy, liquor chocolates, fresh sausages, pate, butter, cheese, stollen, Christmas cookies, beer steins, traditional German clothing, and much more. The staff is very friendly. Each time I've been in they are always well stocked. Prices are reasonable. Street parking only. During COVID they had hand sanitizer available and everyone was wearing a mask. read more

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On a lark, I called to see if this store had the little, black licorice cats (Katjes Kinder) that I could no longer find in my home city of San Diego. And, lo' and behold, this store had them! The woman at the counter was interesting to talk with. She's a treasure trove of all-things-German knowledge. I had hoped for Vitam-R, a sort of German Vegemite, but it was not to be found here, alas. read more

Fantastic place for some German goodies. I usually buy some meats (Teawurst, frankfurters and the Knockwurst for example) and german mustard as well as other condiments. Really good selection of german sweats as well. Great music selection on rotation if you are into some classic german Schlager oldies. The lady who runs the store is great and having a little chat with her always pleasant. read more

Love this little place, deceptively small because it's brimming with authentic, imported German delicacies. So much licorice, both salted and sweet as well as Marzipan of every type you can fantasize about. We came away with some horseradish mustard (for myself) and the black licorice my husband loves. They have a small refrigerated section which has all kinds of sausages, speck, cheeses, spreads, which we couldn't buy because we weren't going home and they're perishable. But the amount of goods in this little place is astonishing. It's adorable and brings back memories from decades ago when we walked to the local neighborhood shop in Munich. The woman at the front was super sweet and welcoming, very friendly and helpful, went out of her way to come around to inquire when she heard us talk about the dizzying types of candies in one of their aisles. I took a ton of photos to showcase just the immense variety of their foodstuffs. Btw., their front window is garnished with something I believe they also sell (on order) an authentic swing. Their prices are just fine, given that most of their stuff is imported and near impossible to get at a regular American shop, e.g. they had non-alcoholic malt beverages and beers. read more

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Such a great variety of lecker German food. Each Trip their is a bit of a Germany vacation for us. Check it out.

Sorry to say, but it's just not Lehrs. They can call themselves a German store, but that's where the similarity ends. They have so few product choices for an import store. And they have people working there that can't answer basic questions about what they do carry A few fresh breads don't make the store if you don't carry imported products. Unless you're in a bind and just can't get out of San Francisco , I have to recommend the Gourmet Haus Staudt Gifts & Cafe in Redwood City or Dittmers in Mountain View. read more

The best store. They have tons of really cool things that you can't find anywhere else. And Hannah is the best!

Fantastic place. Great selection and fair price. The folk that left reviews saying the owner is rude have obviously not been to Germany and don't understand how to converse with such a place. It is no-nonsense, not a place that will stroke your ego and kiss your ass just for walking in. They don't NEED your business, the customer NEEDS their specialty goods. Understand this and you'll have a good shopping experience. read more

Finally Lehr's is back and under new ownership. I just recently went in for a little shopping trip. What a breath of fresh air. Hannah has a wonderful energy and is super friendly. She will bring products to SF that we have been missing since the day we moved to the USA 20+ years ago. We can't wait to see this business grow to the BEST go to place for German products in SF and Bay Area. read more

Great German specialities- friendly people! If you are looking for something original this is the place to be!

I absolutely love going there to get my German sweet tooth under control. Haribo macht Kinder froh und Erwagsene ebenso. read more

Lovely store, very clean and wonderful customer service. Went in for some chocolate licorice and ended up buying muesli and Lindt chocolate that was on special. Great to see these specialty stores continue to be in business in the Bay Area. read more

Sweet little neighborhood place to snag German specialities like musli and spaetzle. I came on a Friday and was delighted to pick up some fresh jam and cream filled donuts (I think they're called Berliners?). The owner was very friendly and welcoming. read more

Lehrs is a super cute one-room Feinkostladen with German products. I am very happy to find a German store in San Francisco. It reminds me of the small mom and pop Laden that used to line my neighborhood in the early 90s in Vienna, Austria minus the overbearing shopkeeper. The shopkeeper today was watching me but kindly let me browse without interaction. I observed traditionally preserved foods (think Maggi alphabet soup, Semmelkoedel mix, potato Roesti, jarred picked groceries from Sauerkraut to wieners), meats like bratwurst, sweets, and butter in the fridge, Schnitten and cookies, candies, coughdrops, lots of Schokolade (chocolate), some German-inspired memorabilia, clothing, foot soaks and lotions. I noticed Darbo jams and syrups that are a step up from Ikea's and some Teakanne tea blends. There's a shelf with some magazines and newspapers for sale, many of which are last years' editions. It's fine if you just want easy reading, but it would be nice if there were more up to date magazines, preferably educational like GEO (German Nat. Geo) or something beyond the equivalent of People. There are also Records and CDs, of music from an older era. It's conveniently all in one place, and I am glad there is a German market in SF. read more

New ownership has completely revamped Lehr's, it's modern looking now (so has lost some of it's cluttered charm) but things are much easier to price and get to now....friendly service and lots of yummy German food and other "stuff" to buy (such as the rare in America Afri-Cola) make this place a definite need to go if you're in SF and want German articles.... read more

You can walk into this store and imagine that you are in Germany and also in a time machine backward 25 years. The candies, magazines, knicknacks... its all authentic German stuff. A hidden gem in the city. First time in here was probably 25 years ago. Hard to believe how long they have been around. They withstand the test of time-- from that alone they must be doing something right. There used to be a tiny German restaurant across the ways and maybe a bit down the street Speckmans? I believe it has been gone for years now. That restaurant and this store used to complement each other perfectly. A butcher shop and restaurant across the street and and then this store for everything else: mustard, music cds, boxed foods, etc. read more

Went a couple days before Christmas to get some stollen, which I've never had, but being of German descent thought it was time I try. The ladies here were lovely helping me navigate the different flavors. Oh my gosh. I have a new favorite dessert. So much flavor and butteriness with mild rum. Nothing like our fruitcake or panettone. Go there and get some! read more