Berliner Berliner

November 2024: Stopped by for dinner and tried the Kreutzberger which is a hot link sausage with coleslaw, sweet peppers, and brown mustard. I got the 3 item special with Berliner potato salad and chips. The sausage was great. Lots of heat from the hot link. I also tried the pistachio cake which was very tasty 😋. We brought the food next door to Tornado. Food went very well with the 🍺. Service was friendly. Would definitely come back again for more delicious food!

As a German, I can say it’s really a great place to enjoy original and authentic german sausage. You will love it. The burgers are also the best we had in town. Highly recommended!

Great sausages! This is neat hole-in-the-wall kind of place with cool decor. The owner/operator is so cool and provided the best service. I've already returned and I brought my fiancé. He was absolutely over the moon with the amazing sausages and service. I wanted to edit this, my original review to add praise.

Berliner Berliner is one of the most unique vegan spots in SF. I had the vegan bratwurst sausage on a vegan bun, topped with sauerkraut and onions, and it was absolutely delicious. The bun was crisp, the vegan sausage hearty, and Christine (owner) served us a wonderful mango sweet treat afterwards that she made on the spot just for us. As we were leaving, she even brought our French bulldog a little sausage treat! We will certainly return many, many times.

In my experience the best burger in SF. It would be only top 7 in LA, but the burger scene in SF is so weak that this restaurant is definitely top 1. The burgers are big, the patties have the right size, all ingredients are good too. They are available only on Tuesday and Saturday. On other days you can order hot dogs, they are ok, but better to wait for the days with burgers. The restaurant has only soda. If you need beer, you can buy it from the bar next door.

Super cool little brat spot! Don’t come here if you’re looking for a basic hot dog, these are some amazing sausages! The lady who owns it is very friendly and makes every dish with care!

Very unique and special burger / dog / sausage place. Been around for quite a while. Recommend a visit if you around.

This place makes me happy. Everything I've gotten here has been amazing. So good. They're always efficient with my orders and the owner is super duper kind to my dog. Yay!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 Christine had closed shop for good. Time to move on to other, less stressful endeavors. Everyone stopped by to give their sincere good wishes. She was an institution in the Lower Haight for over 5 years, taking over this very spot she used to work in, serving up more of her German traditional fare, walls decorated with an abundance of delightful kitsch, & knowing most people's order by heart. I was lucky enough to be gifted a sausage sandwich from her remaining stock. Christine is one of a kind & will sorely be missed.

Great place for German sausage. They don't have seating but if you order drinks from the bar next door you can sit at their outdoor seating. It's usually just one person cooking and taking orders so the food can take a while, but everyone I know who has eaten here has said it is some good German sausage so probably worth it. I usually get the doner but they have many other options.

We stumbled upon this place kinda close to closing, and it was pretty packed! I was hesitant when told it was going to be at least a 20-minute wait, but Christine (owner) insisted we stay, and we glad we did. We had already ate dinner but was still hungry. So we decided to share a cheddar brat and a fresh warm pretzel with honey butter. The brat was one of the best sausages I've had in the Bay Area. It had great flavor and snap. Plus the amount of topping options really make it customizable. We went with raw red onions, Bavarian mustard, cherry peppers, bacon sauerkraut, and mayo, and absolute explosion of flavors. The pretzel was fresh and tasty with the honey butter, not sure if I'd get again, because I'd much rather eat more protein lol. We also got a can on la croix, and our total came out to $22 after tip. Not bad for a really tasty meals. My phone ran out of juice so unfortunately was unable to take any pictures. What I really loved about this place is how cozy it was. The art on the walls to the amazing music selection. It felt like I was stepping into a friend/family kitchen, and Christine was so sweet and kind, and a one-woman show! Props to her for making such delicious food and providing exceptional customer service. The space has a few bar-style seats so if it's busy, it might be tough to grab a seat. There are outdoor tables that belong to the bar next door, so she said if you order drinks next door, they'll allow you to eat there. Per Christine's recommendations, I'll definitely be back to try their doner wraps and cheeseburger (Tuesday's only)

Amazing food, atmosphere, service, everything. Will be missed. Good luck Christine!

It was a little chaotic on a Friday night with a long cluster instead of a line and one guy working the place, but it was yum! The energy is part of this place. They had run out of a lot of things by the time we got to order, then it was another long wait to get the food, but the guy was nice and patient despite the hectic mess of the crowd. Food was yum but maybe a bit small for the price point. Still a fun place to check out while you're out!

Today is it's last day. I'm so sorry to see it go. The place and the owner have been institutions in the neighborhood. I wish her luck and good fortune in the future.

Great German food! I got the traditional hot link with all the toppings. Great spot to grab a bite and a beer from next door (the bar next door is cash only). There was only one person running the shop, and they put your brat on the grill when you order, so a little patience is required.

A match made in Haight: take some delish German food next door to enjoy it with a rotating selection of craft brews on fresh taps at Toronado's

Yes this was Rosamunde on Haight. The manager was able to buy the sausage restaurant and make it her own. It's homemade like her grandma. The apple potato salad is her grandma's recipe. The owner Christine knows her sausage and I like sausages. Don't call them hotdogs! I have had the beer sausage and she encouraged me to come back and have the "doner" pronounced "doona" sausage which is a mediterranean kebab meat sausage on a gyro. It's a popular street food in Germany. What happened in USA was...hotdogs...and the bratwurst revival! I think it's fun. Serves hamburgers too. Be friendly with the owner. She gives me discounts. A fun SF experience. You can see and hear the sausages sizzle.

You will forswear your aspiration to be an Oscar Mayer wiener after you get a taste of the delicious sausages on offer here. Check the board to see what's in today. They range from wild boar to habañero chicken, to vegan. Burgers (beef and veggie) on Tuesdays. I like the Tuesday cheeseburger but you have to show up before they run out. Favorite sausages are the wild boar, bratwurst and weisswurst. They have a traditional German potato salad which has some meat, and a vegetarian version with apples. both are very good. Service is friendly. You order your sausage, then after a few minutes on the grill when it's ready you'll be asked what toppings you want. See the board for options. Say "it's for next door" and they will put it in a paper tray so you can take it to the bar to eat with your beer. This is a tiny storefront with a few stools plus a parklet, so if you are with friends, the bar might be a good idea. Or they can wrap it up to take home.

Situation - Lunch on a Saturday - Ordered the Haight Street Doner (with Chicken) Pros - My food was delicious - The chicken was cooked well Cons - It did take a little around 20 minutes (but it was worth it)

I was just so happy to be back here ... and this coming from someone that does not even eat meat!! They gave all kinds of hot dogs including 4 different vegan varieties and they are seriously the best ever!! It's a simple hole in the wall where you walk up, the owner takes your order and they make it fresh for you! Amazing bread, fresh ingredients- I had the Italian with spicy peppers that definitely has a kick but in a good way! You can eat right outside or enjoy next door with an amazing beer at Toronado!! Love this place !!

Totally over-rated. The chef is so nice but what he provides Just premium hot dogs with different toppings and veggies.

Everything was overcooked. Might be the cook but not a good meal. I asked for a brat and I got this chopped up tiny sausage. Potato salad used to be a lot better.

Got dinner from Berliner Berliner last night. Ate it next door at Toronado. Food is excellent. German comfort food with great vegetarian and vegan options. The owner is very nice and ran a bowl of soup over to my table at the bar.

The owner here is super sweet! Definitely a small mom and pop shop with neighborhood warmth. Plus they went all out with halloween decor. We tried the berliner doner and mighty beer. I really liked the sauce and pita bread that came with the doner but I preferred the sausage on the mighty beer. Overall, great lunch spot and super cozy!

Lol very fun strange vibe felt very organically lower Haight if you know what I mean. Everything is great I did come on a Tuesday recently and I guess it's cheeseburger day so I ordered one and it in fact was very good and she randomly gave me a cookie.

The food was amazing and ambiance was great, and such a unique mix of flavors. We got 3 dogs and a pretzel (honey butter is a must!). Everything was so delicious and fresh! If you're in SF you have GOT to go!!! The best place ro go after smoking a J.

Over a decade ago I made a home in Lower Haight and spend many a happy night alternating between Toronado for beer and Rosamunde for an excellent sausage-in-a-bun, as the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett would have said. Toronado is still going strong but Rosamunde has moved to the Mission. But, according to staff, the former manager bought the place out and there's still a beer and wurst spot. The sausage selection is more limited than in the old days, but the rest of the menu has greatly expanded. There are more burger options, the same great sides, and some interesting combos. Went for the standard beer brat with Dijon and it was very good indeed. Particularly with a pint.

I went by at noon on a Thursday because I had heard so much about this place. I wanted to get some take out and go home with it. I waited at the door until 12:15 and the place never opened. No lights came on inside, there was no sign that anyone was inside at all. The prominent sign on the front door says that they open at noon on Thursday... I gave up and went across the street to Memphis Minnie instead. I really wanted some German sausage but hot links was nearest approximation. I'm just guessing at a star rating, I admit. Maybe they'll be open the next time I'm here.

would give three stars for the food but christine gets the fourth star. she's so sweet and accommodating. the sausages are good and i enjoyed the toppings

Delicious chicken apple sausage with sauteed onions. Absolutely delightful owner and staff!

Awesome Weisswurst! Sweet Bavarian mustard, perfect sauerkraut, lovely texture on toasted bun. Ate it next door at the Tornado, great beer selection. After i demolished that, chased it with the Nürnberger bratwurst with mango chutney. So good, make me homesick. Berliner Berliner is a treasure.

Tiny little sausage joint with a large menu of meat tubes and toppings. Everything is grilled fresh to order, so expect to wait like 10 minutes. Feels very chill and neighborhoody. Pretzel w/ Cheese Sauce: They reheated the pretzel on the grill, which is a good thing since no one likes cold pretzels. Unfortunately, they reheated it for way too long and it came out dry and crunchy. On the bright side, the cheese sauce was really good (none of this Cheez Whiz nonsense) and plentiful, so that helped offset the issue. Weisswurst w/ Curry Ketchup, Saute Onions, Bacon Kraut, Dill Relish: Love the cool pale look of the weisswurt and the hot dog like texture. This was quite plump too. The curry ketchup added a nice tang; was more on the ketchup side than the curry side though (...so don't think currywurst). The onions were nice and sauteed so not to be pungent. I couldn't really taste the bacon in the bacon kraut, but it was ok nonetheless. For me, the surprise star was the dill relish. I usually hate relish since it tastes too fake and too sweet, but I love dill pickles so a dill relish was right up my alley. It was like having a chopped up pickle on my sausage!

You can never go wrong with a topping filled dog. I wish I lived closed so I can try the menu more often. I've had it twice and it has not disappointed. I always go classic without the spicy peppers. It's just too spicy for me. Service is fast, friendly. A great snack if you are gonna watch a game at one of the bars down there.

always delicious. the sausage has a snap! generous selection of free toppings. very nice owner with a great vibe. little hole in the wall so grab it to take over to toronado for a brew. A++++

So so so good! They make everything fresh and made to order. Bratwurst and sausages fresh off the grill! I had the Mexican Chipotle dog. As a new and becoming pescatarian. I had to try my first vegan dog. And it did not disappoint. The girl working the counter warned me it was spicy. She told no lies. I'd give it a 4star spicy on a five star scale. My mouth is on fire! But loving every bit of it. And conveniently next door is Toronado beer bar is conveniently placed next door. A beer bar with over twenty beers on tap.

Amazing snap to her sausages. Generous toppings. Stop by and say hello and experience Kristine's hospitality. Will be back to definitely try her Doner sausage. Congratulations to you on your new spot.

The Sausage Shop is Dead! Long Live the Sausage Shop! If you're familiar with the area, this used to be a Rosamunde. I had a birthday start at Toronado with lunch from Rosamunde and it's always been a solid duo. But Rosamunde has gone from 4 locations to just 1, and this spot for the past two years (wow) is Berliner Berliner. They are doing an even better job. I was meeting up with my sister in Cole Valley but beforehand was on my own for lunch. I wanted to grab something that I could take to Duboce Park to watch the dogs and enjoy the sun and this spot came up. I love sausages, so this was a no brainer. What was a brainer - trying to figure out what I actually wanted. The sausage selection is really deep: Bratwurst, Beer, Hot Italian, Andouille, Louisiana Hot, Chicken Habanero, Merguez Lamb, Weisswurst, Cheddar Brat, Hungarian, Wild Boar, Chicken Apple, Wiener Beef, plus 4 different types of vegan sausages, and even special sausages. They also have specials like Berliner Doener Sausage (which I really wanted to try), Berliner Berliner Currywurst, burgers, and pretzels. One of my favorite sausages is a Weisswurst, a pork and veal sausage. I've had it served the traditional way in a bowl of hot water in Austria before, but here I will more than take it grilled as a sandwich. As part of the 3 item special, it comes with 2 toppings, so I could sauteed onions and bacon kraut, with mayo. For the side I went with the German Potato Salad. Now even they suggest you warm it up, but as I was taking it the park it was cold and yeah, you really need to serve it warm. For the "sweet treat" I got a bottle of water. It really hit the spot. Sure, I'm close to Taylor Sausage company, but I have to cook those myself. Also they don't make a weisswurst. So if looking for a tasty and affordable sausage sandwich either with your beer, in the park, or taken home, I can highly recommend this spot and can't wait to come back.

I took a stroll during lunch and saw Berliner and Berliner was open. I couldn't decide what to order and someone waiting recommended getting the burger with the combo. I wasn't feeling a burger at the time, but went with it anyways. When they handed my bag of food it felt pretty hefty. I didn't realize how big it was going to be until it was unwrapped. This was one the best burgers I've had in a while. It was just really cohesive and despite being almost unwieldy, the ratio of bun, meat, and toppings were right. I'm also a sucker for a decent amount of mustard. I accidentally ordered medium instead of my normal medium rare, but I'm not sure if I would have enjoyed it much differently. Reading through previous reviews it looks like the owner was a former Rosamund employee. I'm extra glad to support, especially during these times.

food is great. pretzels are lovely employee working at the time (long hair) was super friendly. met the owner? outside the store and she was very friendly as well(and drives an el camino)

I was in the mood for a burger and ended up getting a dog, we tried The Godfather and The Mighty Beer, both amazing in their own category, speedy service and they played some awesome music. The Mighty Beer was our favorite but that's not to take from the amazing symphony of flavors from The Godfather. DON'T MISS OUT, CHECK IT OUT NOW!

Just simply amazing. Everything is home made, made to order, made with attention to detail & love. The menu keeps getting better!!!

I've been coming to this spot for years, and now that its BerlinerBerliner its hard to imagine a better place for a sausage in SF. They always have something interesting and with Toronado nextdoor you'll never be thirsty :) The owner is wonderful, she's so nice, I truly can't say enough about her.

Just had the best vegan apple sausage lunch. Had it with some amazing sauerkraut and fig chutney, Mayo and brown mustard. The bun was also really special, high quality not out of the box standard white bread. She even grilled the outside of the bun. Excellent. Will definitely be returning.

Okay, I know their claim to fame is their incredible sausages, but my favorite is the Hansel & Pretzel! It's a large, hot pretzel served with 2 kinds of mustard, kalamala olives, little pickles, and Brie cheese! They say you can share it, but I prefer to keep it to myself!

Incredible service and what might be the best vegan dish i've ever had. i highly recommend the smoked apple sage!! seriously, if you're reading this, you should go here. i mean that from the bottom of my heart. it makes the world a better place in at least two ways. the butterfly effect is the carrier of the coin of the soul. please, don't forgot what you can't afford to forget. go to berliner berliner!

I have visited twice, and each time the ordering process was very confusing and difficult. As an example, Tuesday is "Burger night," and when I visited at 5:00, they said they had no burgers. Yet, a guy who arrived after me ordered and received a burger. On both occasions, I tried to order the special, and both times I received confused looks from the staff even though I pointed to the sign above the register communicating what I wanted to order. The food itself is okay and reasonably priced, but oh my gosh, it is such an ordeal to try to order something here. I would come back, but it's just so difficult to place an order for what you want, I will most likely not return.

Small restaurant still open on Saturday afternoon in lower Haight. Next to Tornado beer bar- convenient! Had a Haight Doner sausage in flatbread-so delicious!! Must support our small awesome restaurants

Best. Sausage. Ever. Great selection of types and SOOO MANY great toppings. The owner is amazing and Toronado is right next door. Perfection.

Not sure why this place has such high reviews, the food was legitimately terrible, expensive, and it took forever (30 + mins). The woman who owns/ runs the place was nice, but everything else about it was horrible, really flavorless and nothing more. The bar next door is worth checking out though.

One of the best burgers in town! This is why: -Made with love -It's big -They cook it the way you like it -They toast the yummy brioche bun -Grilled onions -Quality ingredients -Affordable -Friendly service Goodness

I was hungry and craving a hot dog or sausage type meal. Very unwelcoming guy who was sitting there i think. He asked what i wanted in a very fast and broken english. i barley understood him. flatly he took the time to come close and speak to me a little bit slower but only asking what i want. the menu is hard to read and stickers in chalk. after some fat talking and broken english my hunger got the better of me, i couldn't understand the guy or singing he was saying, so i just said thank you and left hungry and confused.

Christine is an angel and as San Francisco as sourdough, plus she grills up a mean sausage. Grab one and head over to Toronado for the most authentic San Francisco experience you can still get. There are vegetarian options that hold up pretty well against their meat counterparts, so don't be afraid to bring your veggie friends.

This place is everything a neighborhood grill should be. Great place and great people. The new owner is a treasure, as everyone has already said. Please support! Hot pepper topping is perfect for everything. For fans of their Cheeseburger Tuesdays, note that they are expanding to Cheeseburger Saturdays too! I'm sure if they ever branched out to fries, they'd do it right too, but no such luck yet.

A small and unassuming place with very delicious VEGGIE / VEGAN sausages!! I had the Apple sage veggie sausage with onions and mango chutney - the taste was phenomenal. They also have vegan toppings and buns available which is awesome. We devoured the food before taking a photo Remember they are cash only tho! The ATM in the bar next door charges $3 processing fee.

The 3 item special here is great! I ordered the Might Beer sausage, a German Potato Salad, and a sweet treat of the day (yogurt mango slush). The portions were large and every item was tasty. I will be coming back to try more of the many sausage choices.

Great ambience. Just like the worst shops in Germany. Really interesting selection. Settled on the the standard currywurst. Executed to a tee and with gemutlichkeit. A worthy successor to the "sausage place next to the Toronado."

It was a sad day when neighborhood icon Rosamunde announced it was closing, but former Rosamunde employee Christine Blunck quickly announced that she was going to take over the location and re-launch a new sausage spot in the same location (much to the relief of all of us locals). Like it's predecessor, Berliner Berliner is awesome. Can't recommend it enough, drop in for one of the wide selection of local sausages and be sure to add loads of sauerkraut.