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    Lauer Krauts

    4.4 (228 reviews)
    InexpensiveGerman, American
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Mary Jo S.

    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.

    Pear kouga they brought out for us to sample.
    Bailey B.

    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.

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    C S.

    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.

    Gil S.

    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

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    Shelly A.

    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!

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    Loved it! Great friendly, helpful staff, and the Beirocks were fantastic! My wife loved the green bean soup, great place thank you!

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    Great family ran restaurant. Had the gazpacho soup and Kraut burger. Great homemade dough. Local secret gem. Will be back.

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    Awesome food. Great Service. Delicious cabbage burgers. The soups and desserts are amazing.

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    Stopped here on our way to Colorado Springs. Just like Grandma Leinweber's. The German Chocolate brownie was to die for!

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    Not all it's hyped up to be. Bread is undercooked kinda gooey flavor is meh. I was not impressed.

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    Wonderful little surprise packages. I eat here every time I'm in the Brighton area. Try them with the honey mustard, they are the best!

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    I love their homemade soups, the best is the chili! So good, and the staff is always so inviting and helpful. Try the giant cinnamon roll!

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