I happen to be at the restaurant's 33rd anniversary dine out experience. They've been at the same spot since 1993. I remember going there a couple of times and the setting is timeless - the only thing new is post covid-19 are the outdoor parklets for outdoor dining. The vibe is great, a feel of being transported to a neighborhood German bar restaurant, somewhere in Bavaria if you dined in. The staff is friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable of all the great dishes that is truly German. I ended up having sausages and fries with my draft fruh Kolsch beer. Congrats to the owners for another successful year in business! Danke! read more

Suppenküche - Fruh Kolsch Draft Beer - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

Suppenküche is a fantastic German bierstube pouring a wide range of classic brews, all perfectly suited to the hearty, comforting food coming out of the kitchen. The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a place like this as it is lively but not loud, cozy but not cramped, and always buzzing with good energy, from the staff through to most of the patrons on any given night. The menu is a greatest-hits tour of German comfort food. The deviled eggs are a must to start your meal and the wienerschnitzel is my personal go‑to as it is crispy, moist, and so flavorful every time I've had it. The jägerschnitzel is another standout if you are feeling something a little lighter and saucier as it rich and savory in all the right ways, and the sausages are always banging and perfect alongside a big stein of beer. It's the kind of food that feels made for long conversations and slow sipping. What really elevates Suppenküche, though, is the people. The staff are super friendly and clearly know their stuff, always ready with a beer recommendation or a menu suggestion and the patrons tend to match that vibe; if you end up at the bar or sharing a table, which is pretty common if you come with a small group, you're likely to find yourself chatting with someone new before long. There's honestly no better way to make new friends in SF than bonding over schnitzel and a great German beer at Suppenküche. read more

Suppenküche - Wienerschnitzel (left) and one of the Specials - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was craving German food in the Bay and came across Suppenküche in Hayes Valley. The vibe immediately transports you to a Bavarian Wirtshaus -- a cozy, rustic tavern meant for beer, hearty food, and long communal meals. It was bustling when we arrived, with options to share a long communal table, sit at high tops, or wait for a private table. I especially loved the heavy wooden material focus throughout the space from the wooden beamed walls and tables. - Pretzel with Obatzda -- my favorite dish of the night; I haven't had an authentic pretzel in years, and while this one was smaller than those in Germany, it had a crisp exterior and soft interior; the obatzda (Bavarian cheese spread) was rich, savory, and the perfect complement - Wienerschnitzel -- classic breaded cutlet served with bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes); nicely crisped without being greasy, and a comforting, savory plate overall - Jägerschnitzel -- available breaded or unbreaded; the champignonsoße (mushroom sauce) added great depth and moisture to the meat; it came with a small portion of käsespätzle, though I did notice the schnitzel itself was noticeably smaller than the Wienerschnitzel - Buttery Lettuce Salad -- simple but surprisingly delicious; fresh greens with a light, clean dressing that balanced the heavier dishes well The interior is cozy and tavern-like, definitely capturing that old-world German pub feel. Overall, the food was solid and a comforting reminder of my heritage. I don't usually comment on scent, but the air inside did carry a slightly musty pub note and aged wood which can get quite stuffy with the lack of steady ventilation and beer wafting through the air. Still nice to see more German representation in the Bay Area dining scene. If you're looking for a rustic Bavarian-style meal in SF, Suppenküche is worth a visit. read more

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I've been coming here for years, but I recently celebrated my birthday here with family and friends. For many, it was their first time. What I love about this place is that it's small and cozy inside, with stretches of ongoing conversations. I've never been to Germany, but the owner mentioned that the vibes inside the restaurant remind him of some of the restaurants back in his hometown. If you're coming here with a group of friends I recommend a bierstiefel (das boot) to share. Food-wise, this is my favorite by far in SF when it comes to German. You can walk-in, and staff is super friendly and good at providing recs! read more

Suppenküche - Carrot soup, Wienerschnitzel Bratkaroffeln & Gruner Salat, and sausage platter - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great spot for German cuisine (which is very difficult to find, even in a city!). The schnitzel was pretty good (not a standout compared to what's available in Germany but still good) and the semmelknodel was delicious. The restaurant felt like it could be located in Germany, which made the experience very fun and unique. read more

Suppenküche - Wiener Schnitzel - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing ambiance like a cute Bavarian resturant, and a really fabulous tap list of German beer! The service was good and the vibw was very fun. I loved the pretzel and the potato cucumber salad. The obatzda was very Camembert forward. I got the potato pancakes, which were a little disappointing. They were so thick that the edges were too crispy to cut through, and the solid was very gooey. All in all a fun dining experience and I would love to come back for the beer, salad, and atmosphere :) read more

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Fun vibes. I'm not a huge German food fan but I did have a nice meal there on Friday night at their 33rd year Anniversary party read more

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Amazing German beer in the Bay Area! The service here is very quick. The tables are communal so be prepared to share the table with a stranger if you have open seats. The restaurant is very busy and fast paced. The staff is busy waiting on all the tables. The menu has something for everyone to choose from. The pretzel and sausage platter was ok to me. Nothing too crazy special. I came for the beer, not really the food. The beer selection was amazing. That is what i was excited for here. I got the St Bernardus Tripel and the Hofbrau Helles which all hit the spot and brought me back to my Belgium/Germany travels! read more

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This is a very authentic German joint in the happening Hayes Valley hood. Great beer and super friendly service with good support on beer selection. The Leberkäse was very good, but the schnitzels even better. Great sides, big beers, and solid portions all served at large solid-wood communal tables. read more

I come here for the chicken schnitzel, but stay for the vast draft beer selection. Although the servers are often busy, they'll certainly help you navigate the menu and suggest a few beers. The vibe here feels like a kneipe but with a causal fine-dinning edge. Shoutout Kat, Victoria, Mark, and Christiana for being the best! read more

Suppenküche - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

wow i absolutely adore trying new things & i've never had authentic german food before! i love how cozy it is and how helpful & friendly the staff is. i'm not rly a beer girl, but i rly liked it here! read more

My favourite German restaurant in San Francisco. Super cozy vibes and a fantastic selection of beers that come in unique cups! Literally everything on the menu is delicious so you really can't go wrong. I can't wait to go back! read more

Suppenküche - Bratwurst & Leberkäse - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here today and sat outside. I walked inside when I arrived to flag down a waiter then sat down and ordered. The secondary waiter took my order and was quick the other server who was the main one, rarely came outside. I get it's cold outside. The main waiter finally came out and I asked her for the bill and a box. Immediately she closed the bill using a handheld device in front of me and I gave her a fairly generous tip because she was standing there. I decided I wasn't going back there ever. Never. read more

Really good authentic German food. And beer! Great service. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

This spot is a true Bavarian treasure. We were out walking all afternoon and he was craving brats. Suppenkuche absolutely delivered. For our first visit, we enjoyed everything--from the cozy, stylish space to the incredibly friendly service with thoughtful recommendations. I was relieved to find solid vegetarian options, and the pea soup and Brussels sprouts were both delicious. Many items do have meat, but expected. The drink list is impressive, and the homemade hot mulled wine was a standout. We'll definitely be back--and happily send friends their way. Filling, but comforting is my take away. read more

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They do what they promise well - which is German food with no fuss. My partner loves their potato pancakes with apple sauce. He likes their schnitzel too. I had their weisswurst which was quite good - super juicy and tender. The pretzel it came with was solid as well. Don't come here if you're not in the mood for classic German food (e.g., there aren't a lot of vegetables or lighter options). Probably not the best spot for vegetarians or vegans. read more

Went here tonight for the first time! It was a busy evening of business. We sat outside of the restaurant at the little nice outdoor seating table. The lighting was really dim and bright it was very romantic. We ordered the messy fries and the cheese button pasta and the 2 bratwurst plate!! It was so delicious OHMYGOODNESS. Our server was so kind and attentive. And thoughtful. I'd love to come back and visit again! read more

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One of my favorite go-to for potato pancakes!! Crispy on the outside and finely shredded on the inside - comes with sour cream and a big bowl of cinnamon forward, apple sauce! They also have Black Forest cake!!!! Two of my favorite food items in the world, what can be better?!? ... a dog friendly, heated outdoor patio! Makes a happy trifecta for me :) Service was functional and friendly. I noticed default tipping is 22% here, as a heads up, when handed the Toast payment terminal. I liked the Turntable tunes for outdoor ambiance! read more

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Pork knuckle is a real traditional German dish and it's absolutely incredible. The meat is tender, juicy, and full of flavor with perfectly crispy skin. Definitely something you have to try. Check out their special menu -- and of course the beer is very fresh with real German quality. Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing beer read more

Suppenküche - Pork - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

this is my favorite place in SF, good drinks, food, and atmosphere. Always packed thoigh but I bet its a great spot for the world cup

The only German place I've tried in SF, and I'm pretty happy this is located in the heart of the city in lively Hayes Valley. I've been to Suppenküche a few times and always get the same thing -- Jägerschnitzel (which is a pork loin with nice and flavorful mushroom gravy and spatzle on the side) and potato pancakes! I've had better jägerschnitzel on the East Coast, but I like the balance of flavors here (and it's not too salty!). The potato pancakes are very scrumptious esp with the apple sauce and I've often contemplated ordering several more... It can get pretty loud and crowded in here (a lot of groups) and service is on the slower side - but definitely worth a try if you're looking for German food in the Bay. read more

Suppenküche - jagerschnitzel - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Lovely atmosphere for a casual dinner in Hayes Valley. This us a great place to try german food and a variety of beers. The dishes were actually really good and the fries with mushroom sauce were amazing. The tables are usually communal seating unless you are seated by the bar. Staff is friendly and has good vibes. read more

The Wienerschnitzel was great. The beers are phenomenal. Be careful if you sit at the bar though. Your bill may get expensive. Some local guy came and sat next to me and the bartender served both of us at the same time and they chose some extremely expensive beers without disclosing the prices or sharing a menu. Actually, they may have shared a menu for all I remember. They serve in the traditional German beersteins, of course but as I recall we had Weizen glasses. Probably we started with hefeweizin because that's my favorite beer. According to the German tradition, wine is best after beer, so I try to follow that regimen unless I've already had too many. I've also been here with family and it's a great family place. Lively atmosphere with lots of banter. 'Just like a Bier Stuben in Germany. read more

We loved this German bar. It had a great selection of beers and food. We really enjoyed the deviled eggs with beets, potato latkes, chicken schnitzel and chicken bratwurst with potatoes and sauerkraut. We had a fun time and will definitely be back. read more

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Great place with authentic German cuisine. Have met people at the shared tables. Definitely recommend

I was missing Prague recently and was craving some potato pancakes and gravy. Luckily I knew just the spot to try, as I had always walked by this restaurant but never actually tried it. I came on a weekday for a late lunch so it wasn't too busy -- to be honest I think going at night would probably be a better vibe. It took a while for the food to come out considering there weren't a lot of people there. I think the food didn't quite hit the spot I was going for, but it wasn't bad by any means. I probably would prefer trying out a new place over revisiting, but if you're in the area and want to try a European fare, check this place out! read more

Suppenküche - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great vibes and great for large groups! There's heaters if you're sitting outside too. Beer is super reasonably priced and the food is great to share. Sausage platter comes with 4 which doesn't seem like a lot but was very filling. The fries was tasty too. It reminded me of poutine as there's Swiss cheese, gravy(?), and mushrooms. read more

Suppenküche - Fries - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great spot for a cozy vibe, some comfort food, and a beer. I love all their dishes, but highly recommend the bratwurst and the trout. Everyone who works here is so friendly, and the service is typically efficient. read more

Suppenküche - Pretzel - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great beer, great food and awesome service. Highly recommend if you enjoy German beer and German cuisine

I write to tell you if you don't try Suppenküche while living in San Francisco, you're doing yourself quite the disservice. Mainly to your palette. The potato pancakes/latke's, are the perfect starter. There is not a dish you can go wrong with. But my favourite, the Sauerbraten. If you're looking for something with a lively atmosphere, beer that goes perfect with your menu, you mustn't miss Suppenküche. For those afraid of sharing a table, give it a try. Bavarian cuisine at its finest. read more

If you like traditional German fare, look no further. From pork knuckles to schnitzel, this place offers a lot of what you'd find in Germany. Everything was amazing. It's really a hidden GEM in the SF Bay Area. Great value for the price and a must try! read more

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I have found that good central European food can be rather hard to find in the US, so as a huge fan of schnitzel, I was really quite excited (and cautiously optimistic) when my friend told me about this local German restaurant. We came by for an early-ish dinner (around 5:30 or 6) on a Friday; the place was quite empty, and most people actually wanted to sit outdoors, so there was only one table other than us in the indoor dining area. They had a few daily specials that the server introduced to us (the schweinshaxe sounded really yummy), but obviously we had to order the schnitzels. For the two of us, we picked the wienerschnitzel and jägerschnitzel to share. The wienerschnitzel came in a surprisingly large portion size and was super delicious. The breading wasn't too heavy (wasn't too oily when fried), and the pork was tender, flavourful, and just a very solid cut throughout. The side roasted potatoes were fine, but nothing too special (ditto for the side salad). The jägerschnitzel was also amazing :) I really loved how rich and fragrant the mushroom sauce was without being too heavy, and it went really nicely with the juicy sauteéd pork. This one comes with a side of spätzle, which is also a particular favourite of mine (and similarly hard to find in good quality in the US). Much like everything else, it was fantastic - not too oily, really well cooked, and tasted really good with the mushroom sauce. They also have a great selection of beers (on tap and otherwise), we went with the Hefeweizen which is always a solid choice (when it's the correct Weihenstephaner brand, of course!) Drink prices were pretty reasonable throughout, from what I could tell. I did think the price point was a bit high, but I suppose that's inevitable nowadays. Regardless, it was such a lovely meal with excellent, helpful, and efficient service. Their menu isn't that big, but I was actually intrigued by almost every main dish they had, so I'm really excited to come back and try more of their menu soon. read more

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Spaetzle is completely bland and flavorless, the rest of the food was good but wouldn't order this or probably patronize again.

It was a beautiful day for outdoor seating, especially since we had our dog Kona with us. The service was friendly and quick, and the outdoor ambiance was great. Our group of seven, plus Kona, enjoyed the Saturday brunch menu. I ordered a side of bratwurst and a potato pancake, which was perfect for my appetite. The potato pancake was crispy on the outside and hash-like on the inside, with a golden crispness that suggested clean oil. Comes with sour cream and apple sauce on the side. The bratwurst was delicious, especially with mustard. My cousin ordered the donuts, which were more like big, fluffy donut holes. They were delicious and filling, despite only being three. The others ordered the chicken sandwich, which came with German red slaw and a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg on brioche. The dill pickled cucumber salad was fabulous and perfectly pickled and refreshing! The portion was perfect, and it was delectable. The food was clean and simple, though I do think it's a bit overpriced--but no regrets! Pet and kid friendly! read more

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3.5/5 Personally not a huge fan of German food as it isn't my palette, but the ambiance here was quite interesting for me. We were seated next to another group (sharing a table) and for me it felt like the service was slower for my party compared to the bigger group I was seated with. Inside was dimly light for dinner and quite noisy so probably not a good date spot! I got to taste the devil eggs and the pork sausage. I've learned that the schnitzel isn't for me, but my partner said it was yummy. Also the beer was so tasty!! read more

Suppenküche - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ate here twice total and I think it's a lively place. Quite loud and sometimes feels a bit crowded, fyi. Both times I went it was the right vibe for what I needed. Great food. read more

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no surprise the potato pancakes were my favorite! Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a party of 3 and it wasn't busy until later on. Waitress was friendly and attentive. I would be open to trying out other dishes next time. Our table got the: * Reibekuchen | Hausgemachtes Apfelmus & Schmand: potato pancakes I apple sauce, sour cream & chives $16 * Semmelknödel mit Pilzsauce: Traditional German Bread Dumpling w/ mushroom sauce $13 read more

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The place has a cozy atmosphere, and the chicken schnitzel and Spätzle are absolutely amazing. We usually prefer sitting at the counter, because we can get immediate service and a more intimate experience compared to the communal tables. My only downside is the quality of the wines, which is disappointing. While I understand that, as a German restaurant, the focus is on beer, they could really make an effort to offer better wines. The current selection feels like $7 bottles from Safeway, which is a shame. It would be wonderful to pair such a delightful meal with a decent (not necessarily top-tier, but good) glass of red or white wine. read more

Suppenküche - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Everything was perfect. The food and restaurant took me back to Germany. Excellent choices for beer and wine. I wish they had options like Rindsrouladen. Or kohlrouladen. However i really enjoyed my meal. I Canon Wait to Return. EPIC read more

I think that German food isn't quite for my palette, but it was quite the experience! The restaurant was lively and crowded, which makes sense since it's designed to be a bit more communal. The service was quick, and they have a good selection of beer. Sadly though, we did end up getting charged for an extra beer that we didn't notice until it was too late. read more

Suppenküche - German Near Me - San Francisco, California