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Suppenküche
German Restaurant$$$$
Hayes Valley, San Francisco
"get the wienerschnitzel, potato pancake and some real german suds."(27 Tips)
"Get the potato pancakes and anything with spåtzle."(25 Tips)
"Authentic German food and super helpful staff."(6 Tips)
"Really like the Jagerschnitzel"(6 Tips)
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Andrey KlenMarch 2, 2015The restaurant definitely lives up to its hype. Super busy but friendly, awesome staff. Waiters entertain little kids and take them on the kitchen tours. And yeah, beer and food are delicious.
Ashley RoseJuly 9, 2017Fun, loud German eatery with plenty of beers on tap (served any size you want!). Food was tasty- part of the joy is being sat at communal tables and meeting your neighbor.Upvoted Mar 2
They won't seat you until your entire party is there, so make sure your friends all arrive on time! Potato pancakes a must, & ask to sub for spatzle if your plate doesn't already come w/ it. Trust me!
The best schnitzel I've ever had outside of Germany, I always ask for extra lemon because I eat the entire thing (seriously it's big). Potato pancakes to share + great German beer on tap- One of my favorite neighborhood spots. Authentic German food and beer, friendly service and cozy atmosphere. Dinner is awesome, but they have a great brunch menu on the weekend as well.
Nick LashinskyJune 5, 2015Hot Bavarian pretzels with cool cheese dip - show stopper. The bread is unlike any bread, it's better. The Venison w plum sauce is out of this world.
KatyFebruary 28, 2015You really can't go wrong with comfort food- and german food is the ultimate comfort food. Try the spätzle, a pasta dish with plenty of cream and cheese, with a Radler to wash it down!
BommyMay 29, 2016Pricey and very limited vegetarian options. Warm pretzel, potato soup, and wiener schnitzel are solid. Skip the potato pancakes.
Chris SMay 14, 2015Potato dumplings with pork and mushroom gravy were amazing. Excellent spaetzle. The schnitzel wasn't quite right, but it was still pretty good. Gravy might be from a mix. Worth a stop
Eugene AeroFebruary 16, 2015Schlenkerla doppelbock oak smoke: 10. Sauteed venison medallions in red wine plum sauce: great texture 8. Red cabbage: good, but too sweet for large quantities 5. Spatzle: too egg-y, personally 3.
Russell Allen EsmusAugust 8, 2014The food is ok, the beer is good. It's extremely noisy. It is not fun to go on a date. It is very fun to go with a large group in which you can compete with the noise. Order a boot of beer & share it.
Share the DAS BOOT with your friends if they can't handle 2L worth of beer! Make sure to order the pretzels while you wait for your entree!
Larissa VidalDecember 4, 2017I had no idea German food could be so tasty. My gluten free plate of some kind of Marsala beef and sauerkraut could easily have fed two giant football players. Yum!
Trust this tip by a German: Drink the Kölsch on tap and the Schneider Weisse from the bottle. Potato pancakes and the Schnitzel were both good. Get it with the Spätzle though.- J JohnMay 20, 2020The German food here was delicious and took me back to my childhood in E. Europe. Excellent service too. All the schnitzels are great.
Time Out San FranciscoAugust 18, 2014The menu, which covers spätzle, schnitzels & dense, dark breads, is authentically German, and not for the faint of belly. An impressive array of flavoursome German beers is served in tall steins. Read more
Even if it looks packed, if you're a small group you might be able to snag a spot in the alcove behind the bar. Really authentic and fun German.
ElysiaJune 18, 2015The potato pancakes with homemade apple sauce were so good! Also shared the Hacker-Pschorr Weiss — great beer for a casual beer drinker like myself.- Shirley LiuMarch 28, 2016Genuine German food endorsed by a German I know :) Really like the Jagerschnitzel, trout, and potato pancakes!
Runqiu CaiDecember 23, 2015Pork sausage is delicious. Excellent service and great for large groups. Groups should order das Boot
AFAR MediaJune 5, 2015The quality of food and the prices are fantastic. Make sure to order the pretzels with cheese. Read more
Shawna MattisonJanuary 12, 2013The ravioli and potato pancakes are delicious, and if (like me) you're not too knowledgeable about German beers, the friendly staff always has great recommendations.
GourmetLiveDecember 9, 2011Food blogger Stephanie Stiavetti of The Culinary Life recommends Suppenküche because it has "a deliriously tasty fusion of traditional German cuisine and modern American culinary creativity."
Diego RufoMarch 24, 2011The Portabella Mushroom dish (with Spinach & Feta and a red pepper sauce) – YUM – I live for it! The Cheese Spätzle in a rich onion butter sauce would put anyone into food coma. Simply amazing! Read more
Not all German beer is craft beer but some of it qualifies and Suppenküche will have it. This is high quality German beer and it tastes surprisingly fresh.
c bMarch 4, 2012brunch? order the large bfast with cold cuts. wrap the meat and cheese in the lettuce, dip in mustard, and hey presto, Teutonic lettuce wrap
Megan KoehlerDecember 31, 2014I love the spatzle, red cabbage, beef with cranberries, pork loin... Really all the food is outstanding, it's just extremely loud.- Joey CombsJanuary 27, 2016Authentic German food and super helpful staff. Get a brat with kraut and mustard and an ice cold beer. Prost!
Grace WangJanuary 5, 2019Great beer and food, but the room with the bar can be too loud to easily converse.
Love this place. Been coming since 93. Beers good. Food always is solid. Love me some potato pancakes
Shannon CoulsonJanuary 22, 2014The best German food I've had outside of Germany. The Spätzle is AMAZING and the potato pancakes are absolutely delicious
Often crowded this German spot never disappoints. You can often find seating 90 minutes before closing (avoid the line at 5pm)
Janae SJuly 20, 2022I ordered the Kartoffelpuffer and Apfelschorte! Cute, cozy vibes - definitely recommend
- Stewart AlsopOctober 6, 2011Try the Crispy Potato Pancake - The photo doesn't do it justice, but that's apple sauce on top. And the potatos are really crispy -- the combination is outstanding.
Ben RussoDecember 25, 2014While I love all their carbs (bread, pretzels, bread dumplings, spaetzle), their meats are touch and go.
Mitch RuskMay 22, 2011Their brunch menu is full of sausage and eggs and general awesome! Its a must visit. Be friendly cause they will seat you family style. It makes it that much better.- Bjoern WeidlichJune 23, 2015Took my German mother here and we decided it's the most authentic German food outside of grandma's kitchen!
Köstritzer is a phenomenally good dark beer. Not at all hoppy, but instead smooth, refreshing, and has a great taste.
NoahAugust 19, 2014Veal medallions and an unfiltered wheat beer is the best way to end a week. Potato soup is great too.
Sasha SolomonSeptember 16, 2016my favorite german place in the city. my fav is the brat and i always get the apfelsaftshorle
Alex KeslingAugust 16, 2014Really good German food can just hit the spot perfectly, and these guys know how to deliver.
nils jansonDecember 7, 2015Wiener Schnitzel and Nürnberger Bratwurst are excellent. Try the Obaztda to start!
Can't go wrong with the bacon-wrapped meatloaf and an Augustine Maximizer. Thank me later!
FoodSherpas.comAugust 22, 2011With every Sf trip, Suppenkuche is a must. Try to plan a your trip with a Saturday involved, since it's the only say they serve their special Suckling Pig in Bier Sauce. More at http://is.gd/SKinSF
James MathesonDecember 18, 2011Solid traditional german. Opens at 5. If u arrive at 5:07 you get seated at 7pm so be prepared (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Rachel FeldkampJune 10, 2014Wiener schnitzel, jaeger schnitzel, mushroom with spinach and feta- really can't go wrong ordering
Ayaka NonakaJanuary 14, 2014Potato pancakes with apple sauce are the best. Big enough to be your main too.
Iliya TsekovFebruary 4, 2016Smoked beer, lentils soup, lamb chops, ... Everything we tried was really nice
Basil ShadfanMarch 15, 2015So good! Any schnitzel and spaetzle but everything I've tried has been great
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(415) 252-9289
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Vincent Tang - 5.7
"My new favorite neighborhood spot. Staff are so friendly. Great place to watch a game. They have 5 flat screens at the bar!"
Buffie H - 8.1
"Great beers and food! Our waiter was friendly and helpful in finding a beer that suited my taste. The food was as creative as German food can actually get 😅 views are beautiful as well!"
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