Outstanding service and good smoked sausage, but what really shined were the krautburgers. As good as my mom's, and that's saying a lot. (She ran Grandpa's Cafe in Berthoud for over a decade) I was truly impressed. We came with a 2 year old and a 6 year old, and they were helpful and accommodating. These mom and pop shops NEED TO BE SUPPORTED. read more

Fast service- order & served food right away. Limited menu- jalapeño sausage filled bun with kraut - plenty of mustards overall it was good - chose meal deal reasonable pricing too read more

Lauer Krauts - Jalapeño sausage bun- patio seating - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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This place is awesome. Friendly family staff, delicious kraut burger/bierock, and combine with some soup for a hearty, delicious meal.

First of all, we walked in the door and were not greeted with a hello, smile, nothing, just are you going to ear it here or take it to go. Now I tell you, not one person was in line as we walked the 5 feet from the door to the cash register clerk, awkward! As a full blooded German I have to say the krautburgers were below par. The bread was dry and overcompensated the filling, there was maybe Three tablespoons of filling. Guess I will stick to making my own. read more

Ah what can I say about Lauer Krauts other than it delicious! I mean how can you go wrong with a #2 Jack which is a kraut burger with pepper jack cheese, a side of your choice and a drink! I went ahead and got the German potato salad for an upcharge but hey warm potatoes with bacon and a light sauce yum! And then there is the desert menu which rotates daily! The cinnamon rolls are so good she has tagged them as sinnamon rolls because it feels like a sin to eat one! The jailhouse cake is another must try! We've been eating here for 23 years and it never disappoints! Robin the owner and the rest of the staff are always so friendly and welcoming! If you are looking for a local spot with roots in the community look no further! read more

A nice small mom and pops business that has some very tasty food . Very reasonable in price and always so friendly. Only 3 tables inside and another 3 outside so it's a small but very worthy place. Please support small business! read more

So we don't live too far from there we do go there all the time mostly on Thursday to get there hotdog with chili absolutely delicious. It's a real treat. The ladies that work. There are the nicest people to be around. . What a great spot. Their soups are great. Their chicken noodle is wonderful. Very small only a few tables inside so pick a nice day and sit outside and have lunch. read more

cool little spot with killer kraut burgers and great sausage, really friendly staff and good service, I will be back!

Loved it! We had kraut burgers, potato soup, and shared a German chocolate brownie. All so very yummy. All the employees were super nice and helpful. It's a small dining room and patio area that is immaculately clean. We were there for a late lunch and a steady stream of folks came by to pick-up to-go orders. A very pleasant place to grab lunch. If we're ever in the area again, we'll certainly stop here again. And it's a Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives place! read more

I was here before Guy Fieri and I knew that the green bean soup was a trip to Flavor town. I love going on Monday to get the green bean soup, an American cheese kraut burger, and desert of the day. This day, a Tuesday, I asked if there was any leftover soup from Monday. There were 3 qts and I got one to go. I then brought home a huge slice of rhubarb cake and 2 kraut burgers for lunch with the husband. This is a homey diner; it is fun to listen to the banter between the locals. The ladies who work here are always smiling and helpful. And now that Guy gas been here, you get to see his poster and merchandise. read more

Lauer Krauts - My favorites to go. - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

I had sort of resigned myself to having a series of only okay / good enough dining experiences on my Colorado vacation. However, our flight didn't leave till around 3 PM on our last day, and Lauer Krauts came up on Yelp with great reviews, so we decided to try it for lunch. Let me just say that Lauer Krauts CAME THROUGH!!! The food and especially the warm and welcoming service was absolutely phenomenal. It's a smaller space located inconspicuously on a side street in Brighton, Colorado. There are only 3 tables inside and a couple of tables outside. The menu is small, featuring mostly kraut burgers and wrapped sausages, and is posted on a few boards behind the register. There's also lots of Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives memorabilia around, as the restaurant was featured on the show. We walked in and were warmly greeted by a sweet lady who my mom immediately pegged as a former resident of Wisconsin from her accent (my mom was right, lol). They had a nice laugh and she explained the menu to us. Three of us got kraut burgers; mom and fiancé got theirs "original style" (cabbage, kraut, and ground beef in a homemade roll) with chips; I got my kraut burger with pepperjack cheese mixed into the roll. I opted to try the homemade potato soup as my side. My dad got a sausage roll and chips. We also got the German chocolate brownie as a dessert. Our food was delivered to us by the sweetest adolescent boy named Aaron. He was so sincere, professional, and friendly; it was obvious he took his job very seriously and it was such a pleasure to see a young person enjoying taking on service work. He explained the house made sauces and seasonings (try the honey mustard!) and made sure we didn't need anything else. He came back a few minutes later with a piece of their new pear kouga (a bit like a pear cake/strudel) cut into four pieces. They just wanted us to try it and let them know what we thought - no problem there, lol! The food was just as phenomenal as the service. The kraut burgers are NOT burgers in the conventional sense; they are much more like stuffed rolls. That being said, the homemade bread is soft, pillowy, yeasty and just delicious. The kraut is faintly sour and the meat is cooked well. Dipping it in the honey mustard or other homemade sauce brings it home. The potato soup was rich, creamy, and obviously made fresh. My dad liked his sausage roll, too. The German chocolate brownie was moist and had deep, dark chocolate flavor. And the pear kouga!! I am so glad they brought some out for us. It was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the fruit and the butteriness of the crust. The price was right at less than $10 bucks a person for a hearty meal. The family matriarch, Lori Lauer, came out and chatted with us as we were finishing up, making sure we enjoyed our food, etc. She shared with us about their immigrant family, their history working in the sugar beet fields, and the history of the restaurant. She was absolutely delightful, gave each of us a warm smile and a hug and made sure we placed a pin on their map to represent where we were visiting from. :) Delicious food, great prices, and absolutely soul-warming service from a fascinating and welcoming family make for an experience not to be missed. We will make the drive back out to Brighton just for a Lauer Krauts fix whenever we make it back to Colorado. read more

Lauer Krauts - Pear kouga they brought out for us to sample. - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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I grew up eating kraut burgers and theses are the best. Quick dinner and menu had great offerings..

Finally made it to Lauer Krauts for lunch with my better half. This place is famous for their kraut burgers and their desserts.... Not to mention their cinnamon rolls. Super pleasant place to have lunch. The staff members were all very nice not to mention the customers we interacted with. Just a few (4) tables in the dinning area with some outside seating, which wouldn't be a bad thing on a nice warm day. The entry to the restaurant is south facing along with the tables outside which makes for a nice warm cozy atmosphere. As for the menu, there are several variations to choose from as far as the kraut burgers go, not to mention some sausage & hotdogs wrapped in dough. The dough wrapped kraut burgers were excellent though. Don't forget to try the homemade soup too...next time we're in, definitely getting some dessert and a cinnamon roll, if there are any left. read more

Lauer Krauts - My lunch date at this eatery.... - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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This was my second time there and it was as good as the first time. The staff was very friendly and food was great. Looking forward to going back read more

Food is amazing, the service is amazing. Lauer Krauts is overall a fire place to get some lunch that you don't normally eat or see places. My only complaint is they close too early!!! read more

Quick fresh and not expensive. Apparently Guy Fieri was here and I got to say watching his bit on that the burgers looked bigger on tv but anyway I highly recommend. Also the brownie for desert is really good! Only 3 tables inside and a little bit more outside so take into account read more

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It has a devoted following. The bread is pretty good, but the filling (meat & sauerkraut) was to sparce for me.

This place is special. Burgers were excellent but the cream of potato soup and bread pudding may be the best I've ever had in my life. Staff was super friendly, too. We will definitely be back! read more

Heard about Lauer Krauts on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives a couple of months ago and knew I needed to make a trek over to give em a try - especially considering my family makes "kraut buns" basically identical to their kraut burgers. We were not disappointed! Great service. The kraut burgers were hot, flavorful and completed by the addition of mustard - very traditional. They had several kinds available including their made-in-house honey mustard. The warm German potato salad with bacon and green onions was tasty as well. We didn't get to try their famous cinnamon rolls as they apparently make them on Thursday's and we stopped in on a Wednesday. We did grab dessert to go - their Jail House Cake, but haven't tried it yet. Go see this place for yourself and enjoy a German Kraut Burger/Bun! read more

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These are ok they are small and need to have two to feel satisfied. They do have soup and the day I went were heavy, cream based soups. The lack on side options. There is a place in Greeley that is better than this place. read more

Lauer Krauts - Better Food - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

Amazing place lots of variety and choices, have never been disappointed. Highly recommend the Kratburgers with cheese

Great service and food. Love seeing a local place that has stood the test of time! Space is small so we usually take it home but have enjoyed the outside tables on a pretty day too! read more

Stopped in the other day for a few kraft burgers. Amazing as always. I can't believe they offer sauce as there is no way I would ever alter the Amazing flavor of these. Great job to every single person who works there. I was also very impressed with the young man training at the register. Good honest folks. I could only wish they were closer to my house. Love you all, keep up the good work read more

Awesome traditional flavor. The owner recommended the "original." It was savory with a homemade taste. Their in-house made honey mustard was very good as well. The BEST bread pudding I've ever had. The flavor was peaches and cream. Served warm with a fresh little cup of cream. AND you can take it all to go!! Affordable and friendly service. I can't wait to come again! read more

Love love love Lauer Krauts whenever I am in the area I ALWAYS stop in and pick up a few for home. They are always so nice when you come in and inside dining is always full. Such a fun place to visit! read more

Somewhat of a cute little place. Nice people but I find the food very bland. I have eaten there several times over the years each time hoping I would be having a better taste experience. After last time it's not worth the effort. I had to take my German sausage, wrapped in a dough blanket home to finish cooking it as it was not completely cooked. The sausage was not quite done and very tasteless likewise the bread wrapped around it. Besides dipping, a reheated sandwich in a mix of garlic-butter and onions, this was pretty tasteless and very disappointing. read more

The "Jailhouse Cake" is DELICIOUS! Staff is always very friendly and makes you feel welcome in their cozy little establishment. :) FYI: This specific cake is only available every other Wednesday. read more

Really good filling German-style hamburgers. Stopped by to buy a dozen Lauer Kraut burgers for my daughter to take back with her to college in South Dakota. Triple D site visited by Guy Fieri. read more

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Authentic German food. A must try the bratwurst! A small location and easily missed if you don't where to look but definitely worth the effort to find! read more

First let me say the service was amazing! The food oh my, you can't go wrong with anything from this place. The soup special changes daily, depends on the day you stop by! Let's talk about the cinnamon rolls, oh my, oh my! Hot and fresh out the oven mmmmm. They where featured on Diners Dives and Drives. A must visit read more

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Ordered a kraut burger and a german chocolate brownie so darn delicious , almost as good as my grannies !!! Definitely a must try read more

Lauer Krauts - Kraut burger - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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Great food and great service will be back soon! Looking for the taste of homemade they have it gotta try it!

Saw Lauer Krauts on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and wasn't aware they were here in Brighton before that. I grew up with my grandma and mom making these kraut burgers and immediately felt a connection when I saw them. Since they are local I wanted to definitely give them a try. They are exactly the way my family made them and I am glad I saw them on DDD. Definitely worth stopping there and grabbing some great food. read more

Excellent spot for delicious and unique lunch!! We had the Jack krauts and potato salad on their sunny little patio. They were doing a brisk take out business as well! read more

Great Food, Great Service, Locally owned and AWESOME!!

Such authentic homemade German kraut burgers and soups. Must try the burger with their mustard! They offer pick up of hot or cold, in case you want to stock up or eat later. Never a long line with excellent customer service and super clean atmosphere. Enjoy lunch inside or on their quiet patio. read more

Food really close to my Nana's. Great service. Recommend trying good German fast food

This is one of the most unique restaurants in Brighton. Their food is good, service is good and fast.

The food is great just the prices are little extreme for me is all... But otherwise great staff and good food.

I found this place thanks to Yelp, honestly I probably never would have found it on my own. It's tucked back in a neighborhood near the Brighton Senior Center just south of Taco Rapidos. Anyway, the food is great. The burgers are really tasty and the daily soups are a must. For around $7 you get a burger, soup and a drink. Pretty good value if you ask me. The people are amazing, always friendly and kind. I recently took my family there on a day that it had rained. We wanted to sit outside so about 4 of their staff members grabbed towels and quickly dried the tables and chairs located on the patio. Then checked on us every so often to make sure we were still doing okay. I would have to say this is one of the best quick lunches you are going to find in Brighton, hands down. P. S. - For those not familiar with kraut burgers they are a mixture of fresh ground beef, cabbage, onion wrapped with bread dough and baked. Very tasty! read more

Lauer Krauts - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado