After seeing it in Triple D, we knew we had to schedule it in with our road trip...and soo glad we did!! Super friendly staff and owner. After trying just one, we had to order 1 more AND then take 3 more up to my family. Don't forget to sign her guest book and place a pin on the map showing where you traveled from. Can't wait to go back!! Thanks for such a great exprience :) read more

Found this place on yelp with great reviews and it didn't disappoint! Very friendly staff, excellent kraut burgers, soup and german chocolate brownies! If I lived closer, I would eat here very often. read more

The Lauer Krauts truck at Prospect Sound Bites in Longmont had the longest line of all the trucks so we had to try it. It's pretty good, solid and filling. We just had the original which was enough for both of us. The pickle was the star of the show for me, but homemade-tasting sauerkraut was great, too read more

Lauer Krauts - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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My daughter lives about a mile from this place and I was so happy that she was open to trying a krautburger this past Friday! Yum! I was introduced to krautburgers in college and was thrilled that this place is so close! It is a new fave! Well worth a side-trip off of I-85! Hard to believe how long this place has been here! Visit for yourself to find out how long! read more

Good place good people and good food. I come here often. I definitely recommend Lauer Krauts. It's probably the only real food in Brighton.

As a German, I can vouch that this is NOT German food. The burgers are ok, but again - besides having sauerkraut stuffed inside - it's most definitely not German food. My husband ordered 4 burgers and he was given one small container of mustard (barely enough for one burger). When he asked for more, they said he would have to pay for any additional mustard (again, he bought FOUR burgers). Very stingy and overall overrated. read more

Great local place. Service, food quality, and taste is amazing. Easy to miss this little place if your not looking for it. Don't make that mistake Support local read more

I've seen this restaurant as I searched places to eat near me then was recommended to eat here by a local. So glad I did it was DELICIOUS I had the krautburger w/ jack cheese and their homemade potato soup. I'll definitely be back SOON!! Ladies were sooo friendly and service ! read more

The staff here is always friendly. They have great amazing food. Quite little place. The breakfast krauts is one of my favorites. The gazpacho soup is full of flavor and amazing. read more

This was my first time going here and it is delicious! I got The Jack and clam chowder soup and my husband got The Jack and the German Sausage Bowl. It was all very good! Tiny little place in Brighton and I noticed they have a large collection of VW bugs inside which is cool. Looks like a little hotdog place if I had to compare to something. The only thing I would say is I couldn't see or taste the cheese in mine but it was in there for sure I wish they used more cheese. read more

Lauer Krauts - German sausage bowl Friday special...mmmmm! - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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Awesome Lauer-Kraut burger. It has fresh hamburger, cabbage, onion and Lauer-Kraut in homemade bun. Going to take home a German Sausage wrap and a hot dog wrap to try later. read more

Lauer Krauts - Guy was here!! - German Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

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So tasty... delicious ground beef, cheese and cabbage baked inside a soft dough. Add some spicy brown mustard and you're in heaven. So worth it!!! read more

Love their sandwiches and their soups are amazing! This small local eatery is one of a kind with amazing food and deserved to be on triple D. Their breakfast sandwiches are awesome!!! It's a great treat and has recently become a new comfort food. read more

Wow. I saw this place on D3 and was only place I'd seen that made "Kraut Burgers" very similar to an old meat pie recipe I have, so we had to stop when opportunity came around. We were absolutely not disappointed. The bread is soft and sweat, the meat is flavored perfectly and the combination is just delightful. Now I am not a potato salad guy, but was made to try the German Potato Salad and it too was delicious. I tired the American and the Jack (named for cheeses added to recipe) and both were flavorful and made my detour totally worth while. Five Stars all day read more

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

If you're looking for a small family owned lunch spot with delicious and affordable food, look no further. Cozy and local with a small outdoor patio seating. I love the kraut burger with cheese. Order extra's for yourself! You'll want it. read more

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

Exceeded expectations. I ordered the original meal with chips and a drink. Very filling and satisfying. read more

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Wonderful place. The owners and staff are sweet, awesome people who treat their customers like family. We go there for their breakfast often and enjoy chatting with people. The kraut burgers are good - some reviewers have said they're bland, and they can be but they're really meant to be eaten with their homemade mustard which is yummy! read more

Lauer krauts is an amazing locally owned shop! Their daily soup specials are always a great option to go with their kraut burgers!! The staff is also always very friendly read more

Love stopping at this place while passing they town. It's a must go! Family owned classic kraut burgers, just like mom use to make. It's worth the short trip off the highway. read more

I have been to Lauer Krauts (with my Wife) on a couple of occasions and, frankly, I don't get the hype. Sorry, I just don't. We both lived in Germany (Mannheim and Heidelberg) for years and, as I recall, the food in Germany had TASTE. I had the "Kraut Burger" and couldn't taste much but the breading. My Wife had the Dog and again - little taste. The people that work there are the nicest people in the world - VERY friendly and helpful. My 2 star rating has NOTHING to do with the staff or the atmosphere. It simply is the food. Honestly, Runzas are better. entschuldigung Sie Bitte, for the review. I was just expecting much better "german" chow.... read more

Where else can you get krauts and bread pudding for dessert? It's nice to have an option that's not a burger or Mexican food. They also are very kind and professional every time I visit. read more

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

Thanks Brett & Aaron for getting my ass out to Brighton! It was quite a treat! The service was outstanding! It is a tiny lil place with a whole lotta personality. I have a tiny lil lame appetite and when I only ate part of my burger, the employee assumed I didn't like it and brought out a brat for free! So sweet, I enjoyed my leftovers and my bf enjoyed the free brat for another meal. It was super yummy, so if you like kraut and or burgers - check it out. And the sauerkraut cookies were delish, don't be scared! read more

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

This place is awesome! Flew in from Phoenix and this was the first stop we had to make. We always try to hit a few Diners Drive-ins and Dives places anytime we travel and this was the 1st one on our list for the Denver area. I don't think there is anything a person wouldn't like here. Small menu but they do it right on everything they offer. Even the little things you wouldn't really think of, like their honey mustard and the spicy season salt. Amazing! Had to buy some of the season salt to take home. The owners mom was sitting at the table next to us and was so nice. She called her daughter out of the kitchen to say hi to us before we left. It was great meeting everyone there. We will be back next time we are in Denver. read more

Went once and never again. This food might be for some, but not for me! No seasoning and the texture was vile. I won't be going back. The service was good, which is the only reason it earned two stars. I could barely finish two bites before going elsewhere. Hard to believe diners drive ins and drives approved this place. read more

Soup, kraut burgers and the staff are awesome. The food seems "home cooked" like Grandma use to make.. Also love all the side sauces you can try on the food. If you haven't tried it, please do. Amazing! read more

Went here on Wednesday, was recommended by a friend. The kraut burgers were ok - I guess I'm not used to of having actual sour kraut in the kraut burgers vs just the sauteed cabbage. We also had gotten a bowl of the chicken noodle soup. When I look in the bowl the first thing that came to mind was the Lipton noodles & thought I wasted $2.50 but honestly to soup was very tasty and big pieces of chicken. Lastly we had the bread pudding - a little rubbery consistency but good flavor also. If I'm in town I may stop there again but not a place I'd make an effort to go to. read more

I grew up eating bierocks, and these are close. They are quite peppery, and I love pepper. They are not as good as what I grew up with, but they do the trick considering how much work it is to make them from scratch. I do enjoy the homemade honey mustard. Every soup I've had has been delicious, and their baked goods are generally quite tasty. My husband is a huge fan of their sausage in a roll. Bottom line, it's a good locally owned place that I'd rather support than a chain any day. read more

Delicious food, had the Kraus burger and potato soup. The service was also great and they were very friendly. I will be back and my fellow UNLV Reb Guy Fieri did a show there. read more

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

I should have written a review of this place the first time that I went. I ordered more or less a pig in a blanket featuring a boiled bratwurst and two kraut burgers. I ate half of the brat, and half of one kraut burger. I threw the rest away. If you enjoy the blandest of foods, this might be for you. Imagine a pita sized piece of fresh bread, with boiled cabbage, onions, and a teaspoon of ground beef. It's presented to you as more or less a homemade hot pocket of waste. I went back over a year later for the "breakfast in bread." I ordered two, made with German sausage, eggs, and potato(you don't get to choose). I also ordered a cup of chili. This was $17. The breakfast in bread was nearly identical to the kraut burger. No flavor, no taste, and the ingredients are indiscernible from one another. Ate half of one, threw the rest in the trash. The "chili" was decent, I guess, but was more of a bean soup. read more

I was turned on to this place because of triple D on the Food Network. I have made kraut burgers myself, they are a chore as well as grew up eating them and also married the son of a German imagrant. Anyways, these are not really the best nor nearly the best burgers. I guess if you have never really had a kraut burger, they are good. But far from being exceptional. We hit the place late during lunch rush this past Saturday, they had ran out of some things, which is to be expected though I was bummed they were almost out of the German Chocolate Brownies, something I really wanted to try and we got the last one. They were good. My husband got the German Sausage bowl, barely any sausage a lot of kraut and mashed potatoes. I think you really do get what you pay for as their prices were reasonable but I will not return to this joint. read more

The food here is great and the staff is always friendly. I wish the seating aria was a little larger but it is nice to eat some homemade food. A+++ read more

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!

How fun when you go to a new town and find a place like this. My wife makes a very similar 'German Bun' recipe - but Guy Fieri and Food Network have never been to our house like they have Lauer Krauts! People were friendly, food was great. Get your food hot or cold (if you're taking it home to eat). A local favorite and the woman behind the counter seemed to know everyone that walked in, except me. I'll definitely be back here. read more

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Such yummy burgers! It's small, but quaint and it hits the spot. The service is friendly and I hear the green bean soup is amazing, I will have to go back to try that! read more

The krautburgers are solid, the soup is good and the brownies are yum. The place is seriously lacking in seating, sometimes its really busy and they have random hours. I like it, but nothing to really go out of your way for. read more