Suppenküche: A Premier Supper Club Experience in San Francisco

Suppenkuche in Hayes Valley is such a fantastic find in Hayes Valley! The vibe inside is super cozy, warm, and friendly—perfect for a relaxed meal. We kicked things off with a bunch of appetizers, and they were all so good. The deviled eggs were creamy and packed with flavor, the messy fries with mushroom gravy were pure comfort food, and the Franks and Brussels sprouts were solid crowd-pleasers. For the main courses, we went with the Wiener Schnitzel and Pork Knuckle, and both were absolutely delicious. The schnitzel was perfectly crispy, and the pork knuckle was tender, juicy, and huge! We left feeling super satisfied and would love to come back in the future. If you’re in Hayes Valley and craving some hearty German food, this is the place.

Great schnitzel option in San Francisco. The staff is always pleasant and welcoming and the menu is straightforward. They have a good beer selection too and I found a favorite of mine in their list. Schnitzel is crunchy and super thin, you can ask for "light fry" which brings it out a bit lighter. Add an egg on top and you'll have a hearty brunch. The pretzel and mustard is always a good starter.

Absolutely a vibe!! Family-style atmosphere, great beer, good food. There were 2 birthdays the day I went and it was glorious to have the entire restaurant sing along. Their mains are fairly standard, quite on the expensive side, but it's good food to eat along with a drink. They serve a huge variety of beers and I approve of their witbier selection. Come here for a good time. Great place to hang out with a friend or just by yourself!

A brilliant little neighbourhood place with lovely staff, strong beer, and sausages for days. The food’s nothing fancy—think proper currywurst and sauerkraut—but it hits the spot. Gorgeous lighting inside, especially as the sun goes down, and bonus points for the outdoor record player spinning vinyl. Beer comes in three sizes (go big or go home). Wholeheartedly recommended.

Suppenküche’s food is delicious and thoughtfully made. Their beer is also excellent and the vibe is very mellow. 10/10 would most definitely recommend!

The waitress was excellent. Especially delicious favorite beer to choose from. Fast good service. The atmosphere is minimalist German simple style. I didn't like one thing - there were four men sitting next to me who were laughing and talking so loudly that at the next table the restaurant's customers even banged their cutlery on the napkin holder. This spoiled the meal a little - you couldn't hear each other at the table. But of course - sour stewed cabbage with sausages is a true German dish

Suppenküche delivers on homemade taste and quality for German comfort food classics, plus a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. I grew up on German food, and Suppenküche is the real deal. The food may look simple, but a lot of dishes are quite labor intensive. That’s why it can be hard to find some of these classic dishes in Germany even, unless you’re invited to someone’s home. Take for example the Sauerbraten (my order), which requires marinating meat for multiple days. While it was on the less sour (more mild) spectrum, the meat was very tender. The flavor of the red cabbage (Rotkohl) side was on point (well spiced with Juniper berries) and I could tell the Spätzle were homemade. Everything was well seasoned without being too salty as is common in a lot of restaurants. To end, I had to try the Apple strudel, which is tricky to execute properly and get the perfectly thin crust. It came with vanilla sauce and was not too sweet, perfectly showcasing thin layers of apple with raisins. I can highly recommend this restaurant for a hearty meal, even if you know German food and may be skeptical that it will rival Oma‘s cooking.

A great place to get together with people from the community, get some free vegetarian food donated by food runners, and be entertained by either musicians or comedians. Happens almost every other Friday. Come and go as you please.

SF's Premier Supper Club Free Entertainment and Dinner. All volunteer run. Vegan, Vegetarian. Food, Performances, Community Best free Vegan dinners in SF! 2nd & 4th Fridays since February 2013.