Wirstshaus has the best selection of German beer. They have a full bar so you can get whatever you…read morewant. We love going there for the food. I love their traditional Bratwurst and their salads. Their Caesar is my favorite. They also make great pretzels. All of their food is good and try the chicken soup. It is tasty. The place is just so cute and it is kept spotless. The bathrooms are always clean and stocked. The service is wonderful. The entire staff is great and they can guide you through the menu. They are fast but they don't rush you. It is just a comfortable place to be. Some nights that have live music which is such fun. I think they have a TV but I avoid it, but I know they show sports. Everything on the menu is great. If you love German food and the best selection of German beer, this is the place for you.

Located down from the Grove is Wirtshaus. The German place is very good. First, service was good…read more Second, Great Outdoor seating. Third, Big bar. Last But not Least, REAL GERMAN FOOD. The Jager Schnitzel was wonderful. Crispy, juicy chicken, with that deep, rich, creamy, mushroom sauce! The Red Cabbage gives a great sour/vinegar to cut through the richness/fat. The spatzel was good. The potato pancakes were small, but deliciously crunchy, soft, salty. Loved the applesauce, sour cream and lemon, brightens it up. I also tried my daughter's French fries, great double fried! The flan special was good. Very Sweet. *Overall, you want German, come here*

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.

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 always pass by this Wetzel Pretzel place everyday before and after work. I would look at their…read moredisplay counter their new items on display not to mention their big colorful tv like where they show their new products. As I see it, they always have freshly baked bread... they even have burger, which is good. When I passed by last week, I see a new product on display...mozzarella wrapped instead of hotdog. And it was really good. Though I got the bread a little burned it is still good dip in salsa sauce. The staff here are very nice and very diligent in their work. They are constantly baking and keep the store very clean. Their drinks are very refreshing and filled up always. When you pass by the Union Station you won't miss this store .

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.

This place has good coffee and a good atmosphere, but other items are not worth the price.read more

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

This place is hands-down one of the best spots around if you're craving hot dogs and a great beer…read moreselection. The hot dogs were seriously amazing -- packed with flavor, perfectly made, and easily some of the best I've had. On top of that, their beer selection was really impressive, with plenty of great options to choose from. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the vibe. It has an awesome atmosphere that makes you want to hang out, relax, and stay awhile. Great food, great drinks, and a fun, welcoming energy all in one spot. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a cool place to eat and grab a beer.

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.

Amazing! I come through, and Mohammed Khan is so personable, excellent, immaculate, and gives…read moreamazing welcome service! And the food is splendid! You will enjoy!

Great service, very generous people and their cinnamon pretzels are banging!! the vibes in there…read moreare chill too I also love the jalapeño pepperoni pretzel here it's gas:))

Kiley had a wonderful attitude and was very knowledgeable about the products. She also made…read moredelicious pretzels quickly. Her positivity went a long way. Fresh hot pretzels in a short time was refreshing compared to the Brea location that takes 20 mins to have anything ready and often served with terrible attitudes.

No wait on a Saturday evening and they baked my pizza bomb from scratch. I appreciated the…read morefreshness and didn't mind the 10 minute wait as it was very tasty. I do think it's a little small for the price but it is a fun pizza bake version of the Costco chicken bake. Plenty of parking and seating indoors. Some outdoor seating as well and right across from the Regals theater. Nice staff