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Category: German
Neighborhood: Hayes ValleyMon-Sat. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Gooden Tag!! (I don't speak German, nor do I know if I spelled that right)
Whatev, get over it and get yo' ass over to this place. My parents from back and east and my brothers are coming in over the holidays and yes, I already booked us a reservation. Single ladies, if you want to see some hot manly men in SF, you need to get a group together a dine at this fantastic establishment. We are talking Bratwurst, porkchops, and imported beer= man magnet. But that's not the only reason why you should go. The food is awesome, my mouth is watering thinking about it.
Trust me, you will get Auf on it!! ( he he he)
I know it's unfair to rant about a place if you don't like the type of food to begin with but I'll try to be as objective as I can with my review of Suppenkuche.
I never really liked German food. I think it's the sauerkraut. And I am not a big beer drinker either. I was going to give Suppenkuche a good review for the festive (sometimes rowdy) ambiance, friendly and fast service and adorable decor BUT their dessert just sealed the deal. I was hoping for some German chocolate cake but was disappointed with a forgettable black-forest-type cake.
Been there done that.
This place is awesome!
I would do 5 stars if I wasn't standing at the bar for an hour (stools, anyone??), but the place is great just the same!
I was nervous about the food because I'm vegetarian, but the food was fantastic. I had a salad, and the spaetzle, which is a bit like German-style Mac N Cheese, which paired perfectly with my boot o'beer. Gotta love it.
No better place in SF to get your Doppelbock on when you're celebrating the 20th anniversary of German unification!
Don't feel like actually chewing your food? This is like bread in a glass. It's how monks survived fasting during Lent. I'm serious. That kind of sounds like cheating. I wonder what they did to get around not having sex. Oh, wait....
Pretty solid place.
Portion size: Big, shared the venison with a friend and we still had leftovers.
Food: Sauteed Venison Medallions in Red Wine Plum Sauce
with Red Cabbage & Spätzle - Venison had the sauce on the side. Very filling. Tasting just like the food I had in Germany. Don't love it, but it tasted legit.
Drinks: Many types of beers on tap. I had the Radler (beer with lemon soda). Loved it!!
Atmosphere: Fun place. Loud. Good place to grab beers and drink with friends.
They are known for their boots filled with beers. I even saw pitchers that you can fit your head in. The 5-6 of us ended up sharing a rectangular table with 2 people. Pretty cozy table, but that was fine with us.
BEERFEST! + great food = Suppenkuche.
...The kitchen closes at 10pm = No late-night menu= :-(
Excellent (German) beer selection? Check!
Incredible brunch on Sundays to cure a hangover? Check!
GIANT PRETZEL? Check!
Food:
Some of my favorites (other than the aforementioned giant pretzel with delicious cheese spread) include the meatloaf with onion gravy, potato pancakes, beer with woodruff syrup in it (tastes like marshmallows, mmmmm). I haven't met a meal I didn't like there. Rich, but not heavy; filling, but you'll have leftovers; simply honest food with high quality ingredients.
Service:
Friendly, cute, usually very attentive. A couple times it was a bit slow, but the atmo is so much fun. Love the ceiling decorations that change with the seasons!
can you say SPAETZLE?! OMG! I had spaetzle for the first time and it was so good. It tastes like pasta tossed in butter. Any Carbivore would love spaetzle. =P MMM!
The restaurant is small and you share a bench/table with other parties. I ordered the bratwurst plate and it tasted like...bratwurst. I think the spaetzle won my heart over that the bratwurst didn't get enough love. Although I'm not the biggest fan of sauerkraut, I enjoyed theirs. It had pieces of salty ham in it, which balanced out the sour flavor. I'd definitely come back and try more of their food. If you don't mind the really loud atmosphere, you'll enjoy yourself here!
Downside is it can be a long wait. I think it's worth the wait. Enjoy!
Nothing's better than food.
Unless it's German food.
I'm not talking about the heavy, laden meats and starches that you prejudging bastards all THINK that I am talking about. Serious German food is about flavor, method and taste.
This is where you can get serious German food with authentic atmosphere. In San Francisco.
I lived in Deutchland for a year, and were I able to be gainfully employed and housed longer, I would be there now. That's right, I'd turn traitor. It's gloriously gorgeous - but most of all, I'd be there to eat.
Since leaving, I have missed my German favorites like schnitzel, hot sauerkraut and the bountiful salads. No one does a salad up like they do.
Suppenkuche's got the standbys. Buttery spatzel, flavorful meats and all the fixings, including brown bread and butter. Appetizer of potato pancakes with applesauce - simple, but so right.
Let's get down to it: dinner. We had a menagerie of chicken schnitzel (which was the one UN-authentic thing - as you rarely see chicken anything in the Deutchland), crispy potatoes, wild boar with mushroom sauce and the star, which is of course what I had; the venison. Tender, buttery venison. This meat wasn't "gamey" at all. No game. None. Served with a cherry wine reduction, hot red sauerkraut and spatzel, this was a seemingly humble dish that delivered sweet, sour, savory scintillation.
This is a German Traditional place, you will sit at long tables with people you don't know. You will drink beer from a boot bigger than your body. You will eat too much. You will LOVE.
Ich liebe dich, Suppenküche. Du machst mich so glücklich!
( I love you, Suppenküche. You make me so happy!)
Yes, the wait is long, but there are too many overriding pluses about this sweet, sweet place I've been dying to try for awhile. My boyfriend's birthday seemed like a good occasion, even though it's definitely loud inside, and there's communal seating at nice wooden tables. So if you're looking for something a little more quiet and private, go elsewhere. If you want a genuinely tasty meal whatever the occasion, come here.
1. Serious comfort food. Oh my God. If I had a German grandma, she would serve me something along the likes of what Suppenküche offers. Dipping the pork sausages in the spicy mustard, raking in the sauerkraut before whipping up some of the smoothest mashed potatoes I've seen and tasted = heaven in my mouth.
We also split the half chicken with roasted stuffed dumpling, which is one of the specialties for November. It was a little more salty than I would have liked, but the chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumpling looked and pretty much tasted like stuffing, which combined, was so rich I felt kinda guilty. It came with crispy potato pancakes as well.
Next time I'm with friends, I'm definitely going to order the huge pretzel.
2. Bier, bier, bier!!! Only the best - German and Belgian. Before actually SEEING the Das Boot, we were pretty determined to split one. Holy shit batman, the thing is huge! We agreed when we come with friends, we'll be ordering it STAT.
3. Great service. Yes, the wait was long and the hosts/servers were pacing about everywhere, but they were very nice. AND the food came out pretty fast.
Grilled pork sausages plate = $14
Half chicken = $17.50
Two half-liter beers = $16 ($8 each)
Total with tax and tip = ~ $54
Prost!
A girl can only dream of saying Schnitzel and Spatzel in the same sentence when ordering a meal. Kind of rolls of the tongue with such delight....It's really quite sad that those are the only German words I can pronounce effectively and without spitting uncontrollably across a table.
I've been to Suppenkuche several times. Most recently with a girlfriend for a nice afternoon in Hayes Valley. And I can say that each and every time, I have been pleased with the service, atmosphere, and most importantly the food!
The restaurant is set up in communal style tables, so if you don't come in a large group, you will have some neighbors--usually friendly locals. The restaurant gets very crowded. Dinner is served from 5-10 daily and my advice is: Get there early! The restaurant gets very noisy and boisterous, so come in good spirits! This is not the place for intimate conversation.
My favorite dishes are obviously the Schnitzel and Spatzel. The Jagershnitzel is my recommendation as it comes with a mushroom sauce over the breaded pork and without the sauce, the Schnitzel can be a bit dry for some. The Sauteed Trout in Lemon Butter Sauce is also one of my favorites when I'm not in the mood for pork.
Suppenkuche only takes reservations for 6 people or more and usually there is street parking available nearby.
Hope you try this delicious restaurant!
As a fan of good beer and German food, Suppenküche is probably one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. I really like their beer selection, which includes less well-known brews from Germany. The setting feels like a modern indoor beer garden with the minimalist wall art and wood benches. Both the main and side dishes have been consistently good in my experience, which puts it a step ahead of Walzwerk (great sides, ho hum mains) and many steps ahead of Schroeders (go for the beer, not the food).
One reason I wouldn't give five stars is I'm excited to eat here about once every 6-12 months. More often and I think I would get burned out. Also, I don't always have a big enough group (minimum of six) to make a reservation. Otherwise, wunderbar!
So with a restaurant that has 1000 reviews and tons of information already I don't know what I can add which hasn't been said. I was in SF on a business trip and met up with a friend who lived in Hayes Valley. First night in SF we hit up Suppen Küche for a meal. This was actually my second dinner of the night after having a light bite to eat with my boss at the hotel. Even though I was pretty full from dinner #1 that didn't stop me from being completely devouring every last morsel of my Bratwurst, mashed potates, and sauerkraut. The food was hearty, delcious, and went down amazingly well with my stein of dark German Köstritzer Schwarzbier. It had to be good considering I was already full from that earlier meal! The tables are communal the atmosphere feels like a big loud party and there was hail storm going outside during dinner in beginning of March. So it was a yummy memorable dinner.
I went here with my family for my 26th birthday! It was a lot of fun! Great beers and great food! Meat, potatoes, and sauerkraut!! They take reservations for groups over 6 people, with seatings at either 6pm or 8pm, other than that it's first come first served.
Bring your appetite! And lots of room for beer!
So I thought Schnitzelhaus Restaurant on 9th St had the best GERMAN food in town, but I thought wrong! and Schnitzelhaus is no longer open for business! Suppenkuche is a great place to meet your friends for dinner and BEER. They do not take reservations and many groups come in parties of 4+ so come before the crowd or expect to wait at least 45 min.
They do have a bar that you can wait around at.
Our party shared a large PRETZEL and each person ordered an entree. No DasBoots at our table but it was exciting to see others carrying them in their hands.
I had the porkchop w/ mash potatoes and sauerkraut. I thought it was cooked perfectly but it was very salty. I would go for the weiner- schnitzel (crispy breaded porkloin) for next time. The waiters work hard and are very attentive. I am not sure how they maneuver so quickly in that crowded space. Lots of laughter and fun!
A brunch at Suppenkuche is the perfect way to get a San Francisco German eating experience. And you aren't quite gonna be breaking the bank either to get a complete meal. Matter of fact, the 4.5 hour time slot on Sundays is the only time you can enjoy a brunch at this fine establishment.
My group had a sauteed porkloin in mushroom sauce served with spatzle, a veal/pork sausage in a butter sauce w/ pretzel, and a cut up sausage entree covered in tomato curry sauce. While all the entrees were superb, I would definitely go back for the pork sausage in the tomato curry sauce (which doesn't taste like curry at all). The sauteed porkloin was breaded and the spatzle was a first time experience for me. And the butter sauce was more like a buttery soup bowl with a couple tender veal/pork sausages thrown in.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the "made in germany" sweet mustard that was probably for the pretzel but I also used it for the warm fresh bread they served with the meal. I didn't really enjoy the hair that was in my entree but regardless, can't wait to Suppenkuche again sometime soon!
What the whaaaaaaaaaat.
So, I have never eaten German food before. I've never been to Germany, nor have I watched fellow diners drink a 3 liter glass of beer. I feel like I've crossed two out of three of the above off of my list.
What to say about Suppenkuche? First of all, I know it's totally immature of me, but the name makes me giggle. Secondly, I have been told that when I'm eating something I really like, I tend to look angry. I must have looked FURIOUS at Suppenkuch because my meal was A. MA. ZING.
I decided to start simple since it was my first German meal. I went for the bratwurst with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. I ate EVERYTHING on my plate. This usually does not happen. But once I started eating, I could not stop. The bratwurst was so flavorful and juicy and stayed nice and warm the entire time. The mashed potatoes are not your run of the mill fare. They were excellently prepared and went fabulously with the bratwurst and sauerkraut.
Omg, writing this review is causing me to salivate.
The staff! Our waitress was really great. She didn't judge my ordering style... which consisted of me pointing at my desired menu selection and saying "can I have this one."
I can't wait to come back to Suppenkuche. The good food, family style seating and welcoming atmosphere made for a comfortable and satisfying dining experience.
I wanted to try something new so I came here per my friend's recommendation. I was a bit skeptical walking into this place because it was loud like a bar with not many seating for dinner eaters.
We actually just sat right down at the bar behind the bartender and ordered our dinner. Still it was a bit strange mainly from expectations of a 'dinner' venue.
When the food came I was so amazed by the German sausages and the mushroom stuffed pork loin (Current special) that all that discomfort just immediately vanished. When I took the first bite of the grilled sausage with a bit of mashed potatoes, I was like ... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMFG!!!!!!!!!! And Pfiener beer that's ice cold! I am SUCH a fan of this place.
On top of it all, our 'server' was the bartender and he was super nice and very helpful with the order. Thanks!
German food is the best food for wintertime. Theres nothing better than Bratwurst and a good beer. Its rare to find a German gem in California, Suppenkuche is definitely one of them.
Kaiserschmarren is my favorite dessert so be sure to try it.
Hayes Valley landmark. One of the few German joints in the City or at least one of the few well known ones.
Ambiance (5): Very festive with long tables that I assume should be reminiscent of Oktoberfest. Similar to Schmidt's but much more crowded, which I think is a plus. However, one complaint, the wait for a table is outrageous. An hour and a half wait, ouch!
Food (4): Food was similar to Schmidt's; lots of carbs and some protein. The mashed potatoes were solid and are a perfect vehicle for the sauce that accompanies the protein. In my case I had the meatloaf wrapped in bacon and with egg. The egg was not a plus, but the bacon took it to another level. My girlfriend had the pork sausage which was awesome, but I was surprised they didn't have more sausage selections like Schmidt's. Blutwurst, anyone? A buddy had the venison and he complained it was too well done. And finally, the potato pancakes were well executed; imagine perfectly crisp hashed browns discs with some apple sauce. The beer selection was varied and they have lots of size options, including a handy size chart with silhouettes and all...kind of like the old plane silhouette charts from WWII (saw it in a movie once).
Service (4): Friendly staff, prompt service, no complaints.
Value (4): At first I thought the prices seemed excessive, but the portions are good and I didn't mind them at all in the end.
Overall: Strangely enough this place is far different from Schmidt's. Sure, German beer on tap, long wooden tables, but the menus were vastly different. The carb-protein-kraut combo was the same but Schmidt's had more sausages and just seemed drier, if you will, compared to Suppenkuche's plates which always seemed drenched in some kind of gravy sauce. Not that that is a bad thing, but they are vastly different food experiences. You should try them both.
FUCKING. AWESOME!!!
and by the way, any involvement in the holocaust... bygones
( @ 1:55 http://www.youtube.com... )
I would love to give this place the five stars it richly deserves. The German food is absolutely delicious, the specials are interesting (wild boar sausage makes an appearance from time to time), and the solid selection of German beers goes very well with the food.
But I cannot give Suppenkuche five stars because its a**hole patrons are ruining it. My last three or four visits were marred by ongoing frat parties throughout the place. It was so loud that I could barely hear my companion, even though we could not have been sitting more closely. Suppenkuche desperately needs to get the "bro" factor under control.
I go here every time I'm in the bay area. The beer "boot" is the most fun I've had drinking with a friend. Not only is it a built-in game, but the beer itself is great -- lots to choose from on tap. I don't eat too much meat normally, but when I do, I now always hope it takes as amazing as the venison here. Of course, this hope is never met. Really, this restaurant has incredible flavor. I've never had such authentic German food (I'll report back after I've traveled to Germany).
OMG is this what Germans eat everyday? I tried potato pancakes with homemade apple sauce and Wiener Schnitzel which were SO amazing. $18 for Wiener Schnitzel is pretty expensive though, esp since it tastes exactly the same as TonKatsu :)
They have a variety of beers to choose from, which are overall pretty good and interesting. I don't recommend their flavored stuff though, it's a little too sweet for me. Oh, and the place is super cramped. Make sure to get a reservation beforehand!
There are already a ton of great reviews for this place so I'll be brief.
1. Awesome German food. The sausages with mashed potatoes or the wienerschnitzel are my favorites
2. Beer. In the liter mug. Or the boot. Having just one beer is a lot of fun here.
3. Communal seating. If you don't have to work tomorrow, have just one beer and make a ton of new friends. Unless you're uncomfortable talking to strangers in which case this might not be a fun place. that is, until you have your one beer in a boot.
Don't forget to rotate the boot on the last gulp.
Finally i made it here to try the cuisine of my homeland.
I can say, it's authentic and yummy.
German cuisines vary a lot across the country, a lot like in the US. There are different specialities everywhere. So the potato pancakes you can get pretty much all over Germany, they are just made a little differently everywhere. Pretzels and white sausages are Bavarian and so are a lot of the wheat beers.
I was lucky enough to get a Koelsch from my German hometown of Cologne.
Did you know that only breweries with a view of the Cologne Cathedral are allowed to brew Koelsch?
I was trying to figure out if this was going to be a 3 star or 4 star review so I went with 3 on this one because the more I become a foodie, the picker I'm getting.
So, why DID I leave it only at 3?
1000+ reviews on Yelp should equal a place that rocks my socks off hardcore, but when I arrived to meet friends this last weekend I was kinda disappointed.
So I arrive, and as I expect, the place is JAMMED but not to the extreme of not being able to move at least, so that was good.
Waitress at the front kinda gives me the "May I help you" look so I answer "Just meeting friends for dinner" without her saying anything to me quite yet when she responds "Well, do you have a reservation?", "No, what's the current wait?", "Actually we're done taking customers for the evening but if something opens up, I'll let you know, in the meantime you are free to eat at the bar"
It's now 8:30 on a Saturday, ANY place that has stopped taking customers MUST have awesome food and although I wasn't quite in the German mood, I'd figure I'd find something that would do.
So I pony on up to the bar and start chatting it up with the bartender, younger guy like myself that knows one thing more than anyone I've ever met.
Beer Selection.
I was served some of the most unique Bavarian suds I've ever had and even got to check out the "you must be in the know" menu of hard hard hard to find treasures, so 5 stars goes to that.
I was VERY dissapointed with the food though, perhaps it's what I had, which was the Lentil Soup with Farmers Brat and bread. Just kinda tasted bland and meh, like I said, NOT what I was expecting from 1k reviews.
It lost another star because every time someone (or a group) finishes some sort of boot, everyone in the restaurant cheers and the person takes in some sort of false sense of accomplishment, it's a boot for christs sake, it's NOT that hard to drink on your own.
I was impressed though and did cheer for the guy that finished the 5 liter beer, now THAT was an accomplishment, until that is, I saw him get sick just outside but whaddya gonna do?
Perfect weinerschnitzel, perfectly poured Kostritzer Schwartzbier. Friendly and accommodating bartenders. As someone who once worked at what is quite possibly the most uptight and least fun German restaurant in the world (Kaiserhof in SD), I have a special appreciation for doing it right! Love it.
Two of my colleagues and I had dinner here the other night. We were seated immediately at a communal table which was to our surprise since it was just after the Oktoberfest weekend fiasco...though we noticed we had just beat the crowd as people began filtering in shortly after we were seated.
I thought the ambiance and decor of the place, though it is small, minimalistic, and you're seated with strangers, was strangely welcoming and comfortable once seated and settled in. It feels like a place where you can imagine a fireplace keeping you warm from the cold winter evenings with a bunch of friendly people dining and drinking beers. The dim lighting is also pleasant. The only thing is that the noise is a tiny bit overwhelming but given everyone is probably a little buzzed off of beer, it's not a surprise.
I ordered the Jagerschnitzel (fairly thin cuts of pork floured and flash fried then drenched in a creamy mushroom sauce served with a side of Spatzle and a butter lettuce salad) which I thought was very good and hearty...though I haven't had much German food so I don't have much to compare it to. The pork was very flavorful especially with the tasty, creamy mushroom sauce that it was drenched in. The Spatzle I found to be somewhat more like gnocchi in its texture. It was especially good with the mushroom sauce. The lettuce salad though covered in olive oil, was refreshing to have with the heavy meal. I also had a bite of the Weinerschnitzel which my colleague ordered. It was a veal, thicker in cut, that was breaded and fried. I thought it was okay but definitely not as good as my dish and much heavier.
After our meal, I saw the giant pretzel and wished we had ordered that but there would have been no way to even get through a quarter of it given the portion of our meals were HUGE let alone the size of the pretzel was GINORMOUS!
I will definitely go back again!
This place is not for those looking for a quiet healthy dinner. Be prepared for a rowdy crowd, a packed, and I mean like the Judah line after outsidelands packed, restaurant, and at least an hour long wait on the weekends. If you happen to make reservations, you're lucky, they fill up a month in advance for the weekends, and if you do get one, they will encourage you to not linger, as they keep the patron rotating from start of service to close.
But, let me tell you. It's all so worth it. If you can go with a crowd, order Das Boot. It is literally a glass boot full of beer, and it's a real crowd pleaser.
The food is traditional german food, and everything is rich and heavy and awesome. The sausage dinner with mashed potatoes is great, as is the cheese spaetzle, the wiener shnitzle, and potato pancakes, and on our last visit, the special of the roasted chicken stuffed with potato dumplings.
I would imagine that some weeknights might be slow, and you'd be able to get in no problem, but part of the fun of this place is the atmosphere, and the large crowd of people all there to eat drink and be merry.
Beer out of Boots! That novelty never gets old.
Delicious German Food? That never gets old, either.
My weiner schnitzel was nothing remarkable, but everyone else in my party was raving about their dishes, so they must be doing something right.
Service was prompt, even during the Saturday Night Dinner Rush with a party of seven.
I hate reviewing places with over 1,000 reviews. I mean, I doubt I'll add anything unique and special for whoever reads this... so I'll just hit all the points you have to for a place like this:
1. GET A RESERVATION. We didnt. THinking we could "fool the system", we had one party member show up at 7, in the hopes of having a table by 8. At 830, they told us it would be 20 more minutes so we started drinking. i don't think we sat down before 9-930.
2. GET A BOOT! i don't want to hear it. I don't care if it looks big. I don't care if you're worried about the $50 deposit. And I definately don't care if you're worried that it'll get warm because you drink too slow. just do it. DAS BOOT!
3. Get the potato pancakes. We got em for free (since we waited like 50 years), but i'd reccomend them to anyone. Very tasty, and an excellent appetizer.
4. get another pint after the boot. Ok this one is optional, and you'll probably hate yourself for doing it (i did), but goddamn i needed SOMETHING to wash down those sausage!
5. The food is good, not great. If you drink a boot before your meal (as reccomended...) it'll be great. Why? Cause that's how german people eat their food. Drunk.
All in all? Suppenkuche is a GREAT place to get drunk, and a good place to eat. woohoo!
I've had the opportunity to try home cooked German food in southern Germany in the country side. For nearly three weeks, I had home cooked meals from various homes, but mainly from my hosts. Suppenkuche somewhat resemsbles the style from that region. Its not up to par, but it works. I would go back. The jaeger schnitzel at suppenkuche was really different.... my German friends tried it and they didn't like it at all. Other items were pretty good. Great beer...
I love this restaurant. I love the food and the atmosphere. I love all of the drink options. My friend Jason normally ends up with five or more different drinks in front of him. I've been going here since 1999 and I have never had a bad experience. I am a bit of a picky eater but I feel I have to challenge myself with foods that scare me... so I can say I tired it once. This was my reason for ordering the venison medallions in red wine sauce the first time. My friends couldn't believe I was going to eat Bambi. Bambi was delicious. I was surprised that it wasn't gamy at all.
So if you are feeling adventurous give it a try. All the dishes here are great so order whatever sounds good to you at the moment.
The staff here is very friendly and attentive. The owner is over the top hospitable. He is always in the restaurant and checking up on his guests to see if there is any little extra he could do. I had bought my favorite beer for my dad and when he tried it he mad a face, the owner saw it and offered to get him a beer he would like better. He asked him what kind of beer he liked and my dad told him, "Coers Lite" He smiled and got him something he said he had brewed himself. My dad loved it and still talks about it to this day.
Brunch! best brunch in the city. please don't tell anyone else. They only have brunch on Sundays and you must order the Stuffed Emperor Pancakes with apple strudel dipping sauce, they are amazing. Last time I went my friend Michelle was eating her when the owner came over and asked her if she wanted to try Nutella and she said it made them even more amazing.
Believe it or not this German restaurant is good for Vegetarians. I have brought a few who were apprehensive but are now regulars. Their egg dishes for brunch are amazing!
Now the warnings. This is a very German restaurant, It's full of loud people having fun and enjoying conversation so if you are looking for a quiet romantic dinner, look elsewhere. Also if you are a small group you will likely be seated with other people at your table. It helps keep the line of people waiting down. Very German. I think it's fun. If you get the right people sitting at the table with you make new friends. I like to talk to people, so if you get sat at a table with me and would rather not meet me. just ignore me and enjoy the yummy food. I'll get the hint.
Supposedly really good authentic German food. They dont take reservations and its always packed. Good beer and large portions.
Thank you, Yelpsters, you did it again! The week before my bday, one of my friends found Suppenkuche on Yelp. It was rated one of the best restaurants in SF for large groups. Woo hoo! 12 people on a friday night in SF, I dare you to find something reasonable that isn't a chain or Chinese.
My reservation was for 6:00. I get a text from RBL at 6:03, "if everyone isn't here by 6:15, they will give our table away." We ran.
It was pretty busy when we first walked in. I was a bit overwhelmed. It's smaller inside than I expected and the restaurant was already bustling with big groups everywhere. I didn't recognize anyone in there. I started to get nervous. Silly me, the hostess walked us to the back room where I saw RBL and two of my other friends.
We really lucked out with a terrific waitress who was super cool and understanding. The hostess came back every so often to check in on us and fortunately for me, most of my friends showed up within ten minutes of my arrival (with the exception of one, Ms. Mare). I honestly think that timing is everything. Since I opted to celebrate my bday one week late during 4th of July weekend in the City, it wasn't as crowded as it probably is on a "regular Friday night." But don't get me wrong, it was still crowded.
Anyway, to the food. My gracious friends ordered the German ravioli and potato pancakes for apps (and probably to appease the anxious wait staff while my tardy friends were waiting to make their entrance). I enjoyed both dishes tremendously. The potato pancakes had the best consistency - crispy on the outside and deliciously starchy on the inside, just like the perfect hash brown. And the german ravioli tasted like a dumpling to me, but it was still very good. I ordered the beef with red cabbage and schnitzel. It was a LOT OF FOOD. Or maybe it was a lot of beer? Either way, I highly recommend this place and those of you brave enough to guzzle a liter of beer, by all means. This is the place to do it!
I am biased. Suppenkueche is still my favorite place for beer drinking. It houses twenty of the best beers on earth at all times.
The food is truly amazing and I would suggest the venison and cheese spaetzle.
Hard to go wrong my friends, it ain't cheap but it is a great experience and if it were any cheaper the place would be so popular that you would never make it in the door.
Prost!
Great Brunch meal on a budget, most of the entrees on their menu less than $10, totally awesome for me!
We ordered:
- Kaiserschmarrn mit Afel und Pflaumenmus $8.00
Emperor's Pancake with Brandied Raisins, served with
Apple & Plum Compote
- Leberkäse mit Spiegelei und Brakartoffeln $8.00
Sauteed Bavarian Meatloaf
with one Egg sunny side up & Roasted Potatoes
- Wurstgeröstel mit Ei,
Kartoffeln, Speck und Gurkensalat $8.50
Roasted Pork Sausages scrambled with Eggs,
Potatoes & Bacon served with a Cucumber Salad
Drinks:
- Erdinger Wheat $6
- Berliner Weisse with Raspberry syrup $8
The best meal out of those 3 would be the roasted pork sausages, it looked like meat-lover skillet from Denny's but taste-wise totally incomparable! This one was really good. mine looked like a spam but definitely not a SPAM!!! and the Berliner Weisse was good, but the Raspberry beer I tasted at FO was better =)
The place was nicely decorated, very cute flowers and wheats hanging above us. Also, there were rude customers sitting beside us, but the way the waiter handled the situation was great, he's courteous and being understanding, try to apologize for the tight space that's available. So, I like their customer service.
Parking could be a b**tch, but we got lucky, got the spot in less than 10mins, so no complain for me there.
Very satisfied and will definitely come back, I think the best time to come is Oktoberfest!!!
LOOOONG wait.
Really nice beers on tap. Good food. WHY DON"T THEY TAKE RESERVATIONS!!!!!!
Cozy, comforting, and delicious, Suppenküche is where its at! Perhaps the thing I love most about Suppenküche is that I know when I walk out the door I will be filled to the brim with good food and good beer. With a layout and atmosphere reminiscent of a German beer hall patrons are seated at wooden tables with strangers to maximize the number of people they are able to serve and to give people the chance to socialize.
They serve the German classics like Gegrillte Nürnberger Bratwurst
mit Sauerkraut und Kartoffelbrei (Grilled Pork Sausage with Sauerkraut & Mashed Potatoes) and Käsespätzle mit Zwiebel-Buttersoe (Cheese Spätzle). My Personal favorite is the Bratwurst and Sauerkraut which is served with heavenly creamy mash-potatoes and spicy mustard. When you mix all four together it provides for a delicious experience, and for me it is the ultimate comfort food. Add in an impressive beer selection and good service and it is easy to see why the wait gets so long.
In order to beat the line and a crazy wait time its best to get there just as they open and then take your time enjoying the meal. Its the perfect spot for an early dinner on a Sunday night with family and friends.
Neighborhood: Mission
Category: German
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