I am a sucker for a German deli and was so happy to have found that Big Bear has one! The range of products available was not as extensive as some of the German deli shops I've enjoyed visiting, but there was still plenty to try and enjoy. Our family arrived for an early lunch during the week and it was pleasantly quiet. The service was incredibly friendly and efficient too. I ordered the Knackwurst sausage plate ($15). Everything was delicious, the yellow mustard and saurkraut being the "cherry on top". Wonderful German deli with good food, friendly service, comfortable and clean seating, and a nice dog friendly patio too. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Old German Deli - Knackwurst Sausage Plate with Potato Salad ($15). - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

We love this place and always try to stop by for lunch when we are in town! This trip we got the Turkey pesto and the Reuben sandwich. Both were very good, I think the turkey was a little better. The Reuben was good but a little too much dressing (I guess I should have wiped it off). The potato soup is always a must! Also got a stein of beer, the wheat ale they offered, and it was great! The line can get a little long but the people are always super friendly and try their best to get the food out quickly! read more

The sandwich and cucumber salad was excellent. the outdoor seating was charming. The young lady working there was friendly and helpful. She gave me a bit of turkey for my dog. Wonderful dinner. read more

Awesome place Away from the main tourist places Best salami weve ever had Potato salad was delish and the kraut according to my wife was the best she's ever tasted Had the schinkenwurst (might be spelled wrong) and it was a great tasting sandwich Wife had the german salami sandwich and omg the salami was... go taste it and youll agree awesome Great german beers on tap and in the cooler Owner was so sweet Please give this place a try youll agree and you will be back I know i will read more

Really liked the sausages and sandwiches here. But our favorite thing was the mustard. Really unique flavor in this mustard. Really wish I would've taken some to go. Service was great! Plenty of seating inside and outside. They also have a great selection of beers. Gotta try it out! read more

Old German Deli - Sausage Platter. Yummy! - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Found Old German Deli as a unique lunch option at Big Bear. They have dedicated parking with both indoor and outdoor seating options with a bathroom. We ordered the Schinkenwurst cold cut sandwich with a side of potato soup and a Sausage Platter (two sausages: Polish Kielbasa and Currywurst) with a side of potato salad. The potato salad was excellent - a bit different from traditional salad with mustard and small chunks of sausage. Both sausages were tender and the Polish Kielbasa was snappy. My favorite was the mustard dip - it was both sweet and tangy, I wish we could purchase it! Workers were friendly and food came out quickly. Would recommend for a quick bite near Big Bear Lake! read more

Old German Deli - Menu 11/8/25 - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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One of our must stop lunch places when visiting Big Bear. We stopped by for a to-go lunch order on a late afternoon in late December. There was no wait in line. We ordered: Schinkenwurst, Bavarian loaf, Roast Beef, and the German chocolate cake. The mustard on the side is delicious. They also sell snacks. Parking and finding seating can sometimes be a challenge during peak lunch hours, however the food is worth the visit! read more

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We arrived right after they opened and were the first customers. The store was decorated with old German pictures and decor. There were European type candies and snacks available to buy. It was a homely restaurant. The service to get our food was a bit slow. Instead of ordering individual sandwiches, we ordered the Sausage Platter to share. We chose the Polish Kielbasa and a Knackwurst sausage. It came with a small pretzel bun, warm sauerkraut, a pickle spear, and potato salad. Their potato salad was not mayonnaise based and made with grain mustard and some sausage. It reminded me of cold, chunky mashed potato with sausage. Hubby preferred the kielbasa because of its deep beefy flavor. The Knackwurst (pork & beef) was lighter in flavor. The warm sauerkraut had good flavor and went well with the sausage and pretzel bun. We ordered a small pretzel to try and it was perfect after eating all of the pretzel bun. The apple streudel was served cold. Hubby took it back to our hotel room and warmed it up. It was yummy. Too bad we didn't have any ice cream. Hubby also wished he could buy the sausages in bulk to take home. read more

Old German Deli - July 2025 - Sausage Platter, Small Pretzel, Apple Strudel Slice - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

One of my favorite parts of our yearly big Bear Bear trip is going to old German deli. As a pescatarian, they still have an array of choices for me my favorite being the veggie bratwurst that comes with a side of coleslaw and small soup. It's delicious and hearty. I'm also a big fan of the pretzel and mustard. The bread is so soft it tears with ease. There's some parking outside, but I'd say I'd rather limited. Staff is very kind, you may wait a while as their service is a little slow, but it's well worth it. read more

we visited big bear lake for the puptopia event this year. after the event, we were so hungry! yelp, once again to the rescue. we found old german deli nearby and decided to try it out. old german deli gave homey vibes. loved the patio with live entertainment :D friendly service - our food was ready fairly quickly ordered: Sausage Platter $18 Comes with your choice of 2 sausages, potato salad, kraut, 1 pretzel bun, spear of pickle & mustard -ordered knackwurst HALF COLD CUT SANDWICH & SOUP $11 Your choice of cold-cut sandwich served with a pickle, mustard, & potato soup -BLACK FOREST HAM the potato soup was the highlight of my meal. it was such a warm day, idk why i ordered soup, but also, i really wanted to try it! so glad i did bc it was sooooo delicious! it would be fantastic during the winter! the pretzel bun also very tasty. my black forest ham sandwich was okay, would def try another item next time! parking: there is a public parking lot near bartlett rd and village dr. read more

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UGH THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD!!!!! If I had to pick one place to eat in Big bear , this would be it. Their sauerkraut is unlike any other, it's DELICOUS. My boyfriend and I came in today and the girl was so nice and friendly , she was so knowledgeable on sauerkraut. The food is ridiculously good. Come here and get the sausage platter you'll be obsessed read more

Old German Deli - Sausage Platter - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

A great location, great food, esp the sandwiches. Great selection of German beer. Self order at the cashier, good atmosphere, and I would go back again type of place. read more

Old German Deli - Beer - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! My friend introduced this deli to me while we were camping in Big Bear! And I was sooooo amazed! I got the pepper loaf sandwich with a side of potato salad and I was so happy! The bread was toasted perfectly and the pepper loaf had such good flavor! The sandwich meat to veggie to bread ratio was perfect! Loved the mustard seeds and sausage that was in the potato salad! I love sauerkraut, and tried theirs, but thought it could be more sour :) I went back after my camping trip to try the Bavarian loaf sandwich and I liked this one better! The seasonings in the cold cut were so good! I got some to go, along with some pepper loaf and roast beef. Also grabbed some sausages to take home and grill! I tried their dried, cured sausages and they are AMAZING! Will definitely be back every time I visit Big Bear:) read more

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It was amazing. The cheesecake and Hot Pastrami were delicious. Will bring my friends along next time! read more

Old German Deli - Menu - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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I wanted to try something we couldn't get at home. Saw this place as we drove in but past it by. I then looked it up and decided we needed to stop. I'm glad we did. There was no wait. Got right in and ordered our lunch after picking the brain of the employee. He suggested the sandwich but I was also curious about the pepper loaf. So he included a sample for us. And I'm so glad he did. Soup was warm and comforting. Potato salad was delicious. Sandwich was super tasty! Even my not so adventurous boyfriend loved everything! They also had desserts but this girl has lost 50 pounds recently so I skipped it! But you should get it and report back. They also had jars of mustard for sale. Might grab one on the way home. read more

Old German Deli - Schinkenwurst Potato Soup Potato Salad and a sample of the Pepper Loaf - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Best sauerkraut I've ever had! And I've had a lot. Brat was good. Would be better if it were grilled but it was still tasty. So was the curry. read more

The German deli in Big Bear! It was so good. Their homemade mustard tasted so good that we had to buy a jar to bring it home. I felt like I was in Germany when I entered the building. Their waiter was very friendly and even signed in ASL to our family in attempt to have a conversation with us. Nice place to be in when you're looking for a lunch at Big Bear. read more

Old German Deli - Menu - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Excellent sandwich. The OGD deal is a steal for $10. Fresh sandwiches, nice atmosphere and friendly service. I can't wait to try more menu items. read more

The hot pastrami sandwich was delicious! I ate half before I took a photo. It's not overly greasy like other places and has great flavor. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. A great little German place to sit down and grab some great food. read more

Old German Deli - Half of a Hot Pastrami sandwich and side salad - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

My boss recommended this place as a must try! I was so happy we did! I got the half Black Forest ham sandwich with potato soup! And when I was done I wish I got the full sandwich. The sauerkraut was good and so was their side cucumber salad. They have inside and outside seating. The mustard everyone talks about is REALLY good! I can't wait till the next time! read more

My husband and I appreciate German food and were excited to try this place out. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and is combined with a deli at the front. All guests order at the front and seat themselves, and the staff call your name when ready. We ordered the Currywurst, the Half Sandwich, Half Soup combo, and the Apple Strudel. Our order took quite a bit of time and at one point we thought we were either skipped or someone claimed our order, but it turns out the Currywurst was the hold-up. However, once we got our order, we were reminded of our time in Germany. The Currywurst came with sauerkraut, pickles, mustard, egg, and potato salad. It tasted delicious! The currywurst was melt-in-your mouth and tasted well with the sauerkraut. I wasn't a big fan of the potato salad as it had a kick, but my husband loved it. For the Half Sandwich, Half Soup combo, I got the Smoked Turkey (the soup was potato soup and this was the only option offered at the time). The combo came with a side of pickle and dijon mustard. The soup was delicious; full of veggies and very hot. The Smoked Turkey was also delicious; the marble rye was really good and the turkey paired well with all the veggies. And my favorite part... the Apple Strudel; the top was a semi-thick layer of dough atop apples and spices, with a soft flaky undercrust. This has to be one of the top 3 apple strudels I've ever had. Highly recommended! Everything was packed in a brown paper box, and they gave out plastic utensils even for the customers dining in. Unfortunately, they didn't have trashcans so everyone was bringing their trash to the cashier to dispose (I wonder why). Service was definitely slower than average, as our friends also waited a while for their desserts (they ordered the German Chocolate Cake and Soft Pretzel, and it took at least 10 minutes). Nonetheless, if you aren't on a tight schedule, definitely check out Old German Deli! Next time we are in Big Bear, we are definitely coming back! read more

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Needed a break in a dog friendly place. This place did not disappoint. The half Turkey Sando and potato soup were great. Washed it down with a cold German pilsner beer on Tap. It hit the spot I would definitely stop again when I'm in town. . read more

Old German Deli - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Ah man, this place is absolutely delicious! I would make the drive to Big Bear any day to eat here. My kids also said it was the best sandwiches they've ever had! (Smoked turkey and German salami) read more

Old German Deli was delicious, everyone in our party enjoyed their food. I got the Polish kielbasa with sauerkraut, pea soup (vegetable base with a kick) with a cold bottle of Bitburger pils. We shared a large pretzel with mustard, it was yummy! This place was super cute with indoor and outdoor seating and customer service was great! Gave this place 4 stars bc the Bathroom was pretty gross and unkept, with cardboard covering most of the bathroom floor. Check their hours. In the spring they were closed on Tuesday. read more

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Good food and Live music on a Saturday. I got the sausage platter. It came with my choice of 2 sausages, side, pretzel bun, spear of pickle and kraut. I picked Cheddar and Polish sausage and it was good. My entire set was very delicious. Perfectly cooked and not too dry. This place might me my go-to place in Big Bear now. read more

Old German Deli - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

The food is delicious! And I got really excited when I saw some European treats! I like the decor for Halloween too! And there's plenty of room to sit inside or outside! read more

Old German Deli - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Solid German food and beers. Highly recommend this place. Great service from the staff. We had a larger group.

Great family friendly spot in big bear. Wife and I had the sausage sampler platter it was delicious! Paired it with a beer on tap.

We got here right as it opened and got our order in first. Thank goodness...because by the time we got our order to go this place was hopping! We got the sausage plate and the roast beef cold cut sandwich. On the sausage plate i got the cheddar bratwurst and the Polish kielbasa. Both were very delicious. The sausage plate also came with a pickle spear, mustard, potato salad, and sauerkraut. I loved everything. I would definitely get it again. The roast beef sandwich was very flavorful and also came with a pickle spear and choice of side. We foot the potatoe salad as the side. It also came with a quarter of a hard boiled egg. We both liked the flavors and food. The potato salad is different as it has chucks of sausage in it, but i thoroughly enjoyed it! Definitely give it a try! read more

I felt conflicted about reviewing this place because the currywurst was actually really good and the customer service as well. However, the bathroom was absolutely horrendous. Luckily I went in there after I ate because I would have run away as soon as I saw the filthy restroom. read more

Sandwiches are great, deli meats are well above the average. Good pilsner available from a fridge and you can grab a six pack to go. What really stands out it the mustard! I am no German by no means, but I traveled this world to know the difference, the mustard is fantastic! read more

Ordered the German Salami sandwich with Split Pea soup and both are very tasty! The mustard on the side is great, I forgot to ask if they make it? I'm buying some next time I go back. It wasn't busy for lunch on MLK Day but service is good. It has a nice German Pub feel to it with stein's all over the wall plus the TV in the back room has Jackie the Bald Eagle live on the TV in her nest. So glad I tried this place out, looking forward to coming back and trying the weeners. read more

Old German Deli - German Salami with Split Pea soup YUMMY in my tummy! - German Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Revisited in the end of 2024, and the meat amount has been halved. Not sure if it's related to the upcoming Christmas holiday and they're trying to conserve or if this is the new normal. Tastes pretty good still despite the smaller portions read more

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I ordered delivery tonight for the first (and sadly last) time. I only received sides. My main courses (bread bowl sausage soups) were out of stock and cancelled without notice. They should have called to offer replacements instead leaving me without dinner. Poor service. read more

Service was great. The pea soup was way to salty but the potato soup was quite good. I used takeout but the ambiance appeared quite pleasant. I will go back to try the sandwiches. read more

After Karl & Carol, the original GermanAmerican owners retired, the deli is resumed by new owner. The Blood Sausage & Tongue sandwich is thin & small, comes with a spear of pickle, a piece of thin tomato, and side of potato salad. The sandwich is good, asked for lite mayonnaise. Nonetheless, I was volunteered in paying for $6.14 tip on this to-go order. I requested for refund, Tom the clerk said Boss is not in, and will mentioned to her the refund request. I like to see it posted on credit card record soon. read more

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Best food ever !!! So handmade, excellent quality, authentic. In a town full of gimmicky restaurants this place really stands out.

Best wieners (hot dog ) in California . Which I could have it deliver on Instacart every day

Over 3+ years later and we returned to Big Bear; and returned here to get our German deli fix! This go around I ordered their pastrami sandwich and my wife ordered their Schinkenwurst sandwich (smoked pork and veal cold cut that comes with bologna and German salami). The beers were ice cold and we enjoyed sitting at a table inside, although we could have sat on their patio if inclined. We liked it so much we stopped here on our way out of town a couple of days later and picked up another Schinkenwurst sandwich to split later that evening. I also picked up some of their German salami (yea) for later consumption (BURP), which I failed to do on our original visit 3+ years ago. If you like German sandwiches or sausages (or desserts for that matter) this is a must stop on your visit, or if you are a local that lives in this beautiful town. read more

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After living in Germany for 2 years, it has been difficult to find true authentic and delicious German food and beer. This will turn into a twice a month trip for me from the high desert. read more