Willkommen Bier & Wein Garten

Good energy and plenty of sunlight at this spot in the thick of Market St in the Castro. We enjoyed the famous beer cheese with pretzel, and I enjoyed the variety of beers on tap. They let you taste, which I appreciate since it lets me be certain that I'll enjoy the full pour. Free wifi for people that want to get work done, clean bathrooms, outdoor seating, and a few games to enjoy with your beer + food. TV's up too for sports viewing - all in all a solid place!

We had a wonderful experience hosting our Pride reception at Willkommen. From the start, Victoria and her team were incredibly helpful, responsive, and accommodating — they made the entire planning process seamless and were present throughout the event to ensure everything ran smoothly. The space itself is beautiful and inviting, with plenty of natural light and a relaxed, open atmosphere that was perfect for our gathering. Our guests loved the food — the German sausages were a hit, and it was a huge plus that most of the sausages and beers were gluten-free without compromising on taste. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and thoughtfully presented. It was a fantastic venue with an equally fantastic team behind. We’re so grateful for Victoria and her team’s support.

What a fantastic spot to explore all kinds of beers! The sausages are absolutely delicious, and the staff is super friendly. I feel really lucky that this place is just next door to my hotel!

Threw a party for some friends coming in from out of town—people loved the venue!. Food was awesome and they accommodated a guest with a restrictive diet. I want to echo the positive experience of setting up the party with Victoria. It was really easy to plan and the staff were incredibly welcoming. Thank you for the wonderful night!

The food was excellent! Beer was ok but nothing exceptional but the food more then made up for it. We had the schnitzel, wurst, donner plate, pretzel, salad. It was all excellent but schnitzel is the star with the beer fondue sauce and cheesy gratin. The music was a little loud but they have games at the booths if you want to relax and hang for awhile.

A wonderful little place in the heart of San Francisco. I loved the atmosphere and location. Many choices for local-made German Style beers. But the coolest part to me was they had a bunch of games you can play with friends. The German food was also excellent and the service was attentive without being intrusive.

The schnitzel is super good. The gravy that comes with it is perfect. The sauce in the SF style hot dog is also super good. They get their gravy and sauces right. There is also a good selection of beer here with nice decor. Great for taking someone on a casual date.

3 visits. I mostly like their pretzels with beer cheese sauce. Overall the place is too loud for me. I know that is diff preference for everyone. good sausage selection but a bit pricey. Most recent visit I tried the pork schnitzel which was good. I was dissapointed that they had a broken ice machine. So no ice for soft drinks. Again preferences. This is more of a beer place so not many soda drinkers around.

a delightfully cute brewery with light, airy indoor space. the vibes were immaculate here! there are also many games available to play. seems like a great place to come with friends. the service was also very friendly. i only tried the pineapple cider but it was really tasty! highly recommend and can't wait to come back

Amazingly delicious food, lots of veg*an options despite it being a German-based sausage restaurant, great service and an overall lovely atmosphere. It's a bit on the pricy side but we were not unhappy at all with it because of how good the food is. We'll be back with plans to try more awesome delicious things.

I was the first one in on the day of my visit. It was a sunny day so I opted to sit outside. I ordered the Freudian Sip, a well balanced malty and hoppy Vienna Style Lager. The service was quick and friendly so no complaints from me.

This place always has space for a large groups, so great to come to if you're throwing a gathering last minute. In my opinion their food and beer is just okay and is overpriced. That being said, their happy hour prices are decent.

Fast. Convenient. Fun. Plenty of different types of beer. Affordable. But nothing spectacular. It can also become a bit hard to order if the crowd is big. In short, I recommend it for a quick bite with friends if you're into beer and German food.

How much fun the staff is. Food was great especially the wurst! They need to bring back the kase spatzle!! A big plus was being "inside" with our pup!

I was exploring in Castro on Easter weekend and found this wurst restaurant! It is very similar to Wursthall in San Mateo but different options of wurst and dish options. I really enjoyed the Brussels sprouts and the wurst with fries with cheese on top! I also really enjoyed the vibes here, the aesthetic was so nice and it's a really great place to hang with friends or family! However there was only one server while we were there so it was a slow for service. But overall great experience!

My first time here! Food and beer was pretty decent but unfortunately had a really bad service experience, our group felt like we were being ignored by our waitress at each step of the way (being asked our order without having been brought any menus, having to go up to the counter to grab ourselves utensils) so our overall experience wasn't too enjoyable. Want to come back to try more of the menu, but going to avoid friday night rush next time!

Aaaaand we're back to 3 stars. I had just gotten excited about the gluten-free fish & chips and started coming back regularly to satisfy the craving after coming to terms with my former favorites being removed from the menu... and now it's off the menu too. The front staff hadn't even heard of it. At this point, I think I'm done using this place as a local go-to. NOBODY has rice flour gluten free fish & chips- do you know how awesome that is for someone who can't eat fried things, ever? You don't, or you wouldn't have removed it from the menu. I just want a little consistency in my weekday neighborhood spots. The staff is always awesome here so I have nothing negative to say there but for slightly overpriced food, I just need more.

Let me be clear: the problem here is me. I don't know why, but I just can't seem to figure out how to order food at this establishment. I walk in with the same basic plan every time: I want a sausage (say, a bratwurst or a knockwurst), in a bun, with mustard and sauerkraut. Nothing wild. No sides. No aioli. No caramelized onions. Just a sausage. In a bun. Like a hotdog. And somehow. EVERY time. I fail. I use my words. I try to speak clearly. I even prepped for this latest visit by consulting AI. I studied. I practiced. I made sure I wasn't the problem. But alas, I walked in and said: "One bratwurst, one knockwurst." The person behind the counter looked at me like I had just invented language. "Brockwurst?" No, not Brockwurst. I don't even know what that is. But I pressed on, "Never mind, just two knockwursts." He asked if I meant the "San Francisco style." (A menu item with all kids of stuff including sides that I don't want) I said, "Basically, yeah -- but without the sides or caramelized onions. Just mustard and kraut." Foolish me. What I received were two sliced sausages in trays, mustard and sauerkraut in little plastic ramekins, no buns, and one quizzical look when I asked, "Why is there no bun?" "Like... a pretzel bun?" he asked. Yes. Sure. That thing people put sausages on. A bun, man. It was like I had asked for spaghetti. I tried to make the most of it and ate some of the knockwurst (which was good) but I couldn't do it. I just... left. Left the tray. Left the beer. (Keep the tip.) Because clearly, I am not smart enough for this place. If you're someone who thrives in an environment where menus are puzzles, and every order is a decoding game, this is your Disneyland. If you're more like me, just hoping to wing it with words, stick to one of their 4 menu options. Or be prepared to draw picture of a hotdog. I'll take my business somewhere less intellectually demanding. Someplace where they'll meet me halfway to figure out this "knockwurst in a bun" business.

Truly authentic German food in a laid-back, no-fuss spot where you can count on a hearty meal. Order the schnitzel and sausages, they never miss. Their beer list is top-notch (and the cider is a hidden gem). We've come here multiple times with friends, and it's always a great hangout.

What a fantastic spot to explore all kinds of beers! The sausages are absolutely delicious, and the staff is super friendly. I feel really lucky that this place is just next door to my hotel!

We did not refuse to pay a fee. When we reached out, we offered to pay. Ted is the one who wanted to offer the space for free. Thanks for trying to absolve yourself of responsibility by lying about the situation

I love how you can get your Wurst multiple different ways. We tried the Bavarian plate and the SF style. I was tempted by the nachos, but decided against it. The potato salad on the Bavarian plate stole the show. It's so simple but so good. You order at the counter or find a spot to sit and order using QR code. Once your food is ready, the bring it to your table. The dining area is made up of long tables with benches so great for a large group.

I came here on a Tuesday night with a few friends of mine. Pretty empty, so was really easy to find a large table for us. Service was also fairly fast. I personally found the food quite expensive and not super memorable. We got a few of the wursts to share, and they were all decent. Overall a bit too salty for my taste, without anything to really counteract/balance out the salt. I also got the schnitzel which was decent. Pretty crispy exterior, inside was tender. Flavors weren't amazing though. Overall, would be happy to stop by for a beer, but probably not for the food again!

Bring back the Beet Ruben! Not only my favorite vegetarian sandwich in all of San Francisco, but I think of all time! I can't believe it's been taken off the menu again. Which leaves me with nothing to eat here, because FYI many vegetarian's don't want fake meat, beyond meat is very unappealing. This was one of my favorite regular spot, but now there's nothing here for me to eat, and I really hope you bring back my favorite sandwich soon! Please please please!

Their beer selection is pretty good. Was super surprised that a German beer garden type place that opens before noon wouldn't offer a Radler. They wouldn't even make their own despite having beer and lemonade (or lemon-lime soda if you're more into that version) on the menu. Took their Döner to go after meeting with friends, that was pretty good. I wish the cabbage was a little more acidic (from vinegar or lemon juice) like I'm used to from my days in southwest Germany, but it was still a quality sandwich.

I've walked past here countless times, and finally decided to give it a try. This place is great for people watching and has a nice comfy vive to it. You can order using a QR code, where a server will bring drinks/food out to you, and you can pay using the QR code as well. They have a good variety of beers and all the ones I tried were good. I also had one of the spicy brats and it definitely had a kick to it. The chips were also good, and overall the prices are reasonable for SF. Definitely a good option for a more casual meal/drink!

Came here with a friend for a few casual drinks. Great vibes and beer selection! The place was fairly empty on a weekend night so very easy to get a table. We didn't have a chance to try the food but had a great time! I'd recommend to anyone looking for a casual drink in the Castro/Mission area!

A dog friendly indoor beer garden (yes dogs allowed inside). Friendly and helpful service where they allow you to taste before you buy. Beautiful decor with communal tables too. Self-service on tap water, board games and sinks outside the toilets are nice amenities. Oh yes, the beer and bratwursts are great too. They have a nice x-section on beer, from pils to IPA to wine. German-style food choices compliments their beer nicely. With the communal tables - we have enjoyed coming here with just 2 people to meeting here with a big group. We will return!

Fun little local beer spot with a lot of good beers on tap. I love that they have great vegan/vegetarian options. I'm my favorite is the beyond brat sf style and the beet Reuben sandwich. Fast and easy counter service as well.

The space is very open and full of light. Seating is plentiful with an extended bar top and lots of tables for 8 that can be communal during higher times. They have a pretty good variety of beers on rotation. Tried the Hefeweizen and a cider, both were very good and drinkable (4/5). For food we opted for pretzel sticks (3.5/5). Would have preferred a Bavarian knot but the pretzels were good and the beer cheese sauce was tasty. We also got two sausage plates- one SF style (5/5) and one Bavarian with red cabbage and German potato salad (5/5). The SF was amazing! I could have eaten another one with the tasty cheese and onions. I wish I would have upgraded to fries instead of chips though, or asked if it was an option as I saw fries with another platter nearby. We had three different sausages and all were very good. This seems like a great spot with lots of event taking place throughout the week. If we were locals, I'm sure this would become a frequent stop.

Love this place. Thank you for bringing back the chicken sausages! They are fantastic and go so damn well with your delicious brews. You space is lovely and bright and the service is always friendly and happy to help. Thank you again!

Really interesting restaurant and creative interior! This is a brewery and restaurant in one. I ordered the burger and stayed for a drink. The employee that took my order was an older woman and wasn't exactly friendly or welcoming. The food was good and the restaurant had numerous games to play. Overall great place but workers can do a better job in regard to customer service.

Willkommen is a German restaurant that serves wursts and beers, located in Duboce Triangle. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. They offer a wide selection of beers on tap, and really good sausages. I got the SF style which came with relish and cheese - it is very cheesy, but the relish added a good touch. The SF style also came with barbecue chips on the side - overall this dish was pretty filling and satisfying. The service was generally pretty good - we were served our drinks and dishes pretty quickly. However they did mix up our drinks once - and my friend had ordered the Berliner but ended up getting the curry wurst. Overall this restaurant is great - the mix up may have been a one time incident, and the food was very tasty, so I will definitely be visiting again!

The best item on the menu and the reason we go to Willkommen is for their amazing Beet Reuben sandwich. The beer is tasty as well. I hope they reconsider keeping the beet Reuben on the menu, as we love bringing our vegetarian friends there on the regular.

Food! Great selection of sausages and a modern take on Bavarian food. Doner, currywurst, and today we tried the Brussels which all were amazing. They went through a new remodel with new staff and it's been fun coming in and seeing things evolve. It's definitely heading in the right direction! This is a place you truly meet the staff Victoria Evan Ted Ambar all are fantastic! The whole staff is honestly. During the day this place is light and airy and at night it gets moody and trendy. Warning: this is a place that loves its electronic music. It works well but it's a part of their dna so be ready lol Will keep coming back. My partner and I had a private event last year for our dual birthdays and it was amazing. Recommend

My friends have been telling me to come check this place out, and I was not disappointed! First off, the vibe is so cool. Very open and airy. Fun pops of color. They have a large selection of draft beer, so I got the "Hello Sexy" , which was pretty good! Then I got the SF Style Wurst which is this delicious sausage served on a French roll with amazing toppings. It came quick and hot! So good. Finally, I had the pretzels with two dips: beer cheese (my favorite) and spicy mustard. The staff were also so nice and gave great recommendations. It was the perfect lunch in Duboce. Highly recommend!

Willkommen is a casual German beer garden with a menu of sausages and other German-inspired fare. The Arugula Salad was a simple mixture of arugula, strawberries, goat cheese, and almonds, along with a sour green dressing. The Bavarian Plate came with braised red cabbage and a warm potato salad flavored with bacon. For our sausage selection, the Red Hot Brat was a super spicy pork and beef red pepper bratwurst; and the Beyond Brat was a vegetarian pea and fava bean sausage, which I thought was even better than the meat. In general, the food here was rather simple and of average quality--the red-skinned potatoes in the potato salad were slightly undercooked, the Red Hot Brat was super spicy without being flavorful, and the Beyond Brat was burnt on the outside. The best part about Willkommen was the fun, casual atmosphere (there were even activities like foosball and board games), but the food left something to be desired.

Wilkommen was a central spot for some of my friends group so it was the go to place to meet up for dinner and drinks up for a while. I had a free afternoon and decided to go for lunch today since it's been a while AND because I've yet to find a sandwich like the holy schnitzel. It's simple but the combination of flavors is just so good. The fries are always on point and I got a shandy today which was refreshing on an unusually warm day. You order through a QR code (Toast) and the guy working the front of the house was friendly and fast, I never had to wait too long for my order. It was fairly quiet, someone had a laptop out (working presumably) and there was something on the TV but I've yet to be here when it's uncomfortably loud. I'm not a beer lover but I can always find something I enjoy on their menu.

I've been here a few times for drinks and snacks with friends. Every time I've visited I have not been disappointed. Wilkommen is a spacious, and nicely set up bar with Biergarten style seating. The interior is nicely decorated with plants, and fun lighting. What stands out to me is the beer selection - they've got quite the spread of drinks ranging from sours, to lagers, porters and even ciders. The staff I've met in the afternoons have always been very friendly and easy to talk to. They're also very knowledgeable about their beer selection and let you try samples before going all in on a drink. All in all - this is a perfect spot to pop in to for a quick drink or to catch up with some friends. 4/5

Great location on Market Street in the Castro. Modern and clean interior with lots of windows, and also tables outside to watch the scenery... Order at the counter or you can scan the QR code at your table too... great option. Friendly service all the way around. Our food was good. The sausages had good flavor. Will have to try more next time!

I walked past this spot and immediately put it on my list to visit. One week later I got my wish! The ambiance is incredible, with welcoming colors and fun music. We opted for a mixture of apps, including the waffle fries, Brussels sprouts and pretzel sticks. Everything was delicious and held surprising flavor bursts that your average fries and sprouts don't have. I wish I was hungrier so I could have tried more menu items but that's a great excuse to go back.

Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! Life is a cabaret, old chum, but it would probably be more accurate to say life here looks like a bro hangout. I think the intent was to turn the cavernous space into an indoor beer garden with at least ten German-style beers on tap from Black Hammer Brewing. That should satisfy the hipster crowd as all I saw were young males and their brewskis. I'm not much of a beer drinker, which is primarily why I haven't been in here before. That and that pesky COVID. I was lured in by their currywurst menu item, the $12 Berliner. Listen, if you ever visit Berlin (and you should), you'll find out the most popular fast food there is currywurst. The place to get it there is Curry 36 where they serve chopped pork sausage doused in a sauce made of curry powder and ketchup. All of it is placed on top of a pile of fries, and you pick the food up with a toothpick (review: https://bit.ly/3jr7QkL). I know it sounds like a junk food mess, but it was pretty delicious. Here I found the Berliner kind of meh as the sausage was lukewarm and the equally lukewarm fries were overwhelming in quantity (photo: https://bit.ly/3OW6360). It did have a big toothpick, so they got that part right. I probably needed one of their beers to wash it down, but I wasn't in the mood to drink alone and settled for a Diet Coke. Hey, maybe it takes two bros to eat it all because I left most of the fries alone. FOOD - 3 stars...a currywurst that just didn't deliver the goods AMBIANCE - 4 stars...definitely a party space if that's your mood SERVICE - 3 stars...not really memorable TOTAL - 4 stars...where is the cabaret, mein herr? RELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HrpFPC

Pretty disappointed in Willkommen tonight. This has been such a great dinner/lunch staple and after the change in their menu I will maybe only come in for drinks in the future. Their drink menu didn't seem to change but their food menu sure did. I was always happy to have a great place to eat German food but this has changed to be way less German and more American pub food. I'm sure it was for some great intention for the business but this wasn't a nice surprise for me today. Really hope they bring back more spätzle, schnitzel, and wurst options, please! Also please remove this radish option off the menu... such a weird options and the portions didn't make sense at all.

Beer yum German food tasty Burger and fries yes Good service and order with your iPhone JYW recommends

Ordered sausage and fries, after 25 mins the food still didn't come. I see people who came after me get their food and repeatedly tried to get attention of the waitstaff to check on the order. However neither of the two working this evening would bother to acknowledge me. When I finally managed to get one of them to check in on my order, it has been lost. There was no apology, just "we've been pretty busy". Asked for a refund and it took another 5 mins of silent treatment to get one.

I got to visit this place a while back and really enjoyed it. The slightly California style and mostly authentic Bavarian food was awesome and the beers from Black Hammer helped wash it down. The space is super cool and they were even bird friendly which is a huge plus for my buddy Simon! I got a plate with two sausages served with warm potato salad and cooked red cabbage. It was awesome! I had the weisewurst and Thuringer bratwurst. They were both really good. The potato salad is why I say the style is slightly California, they were like authentic warm potato salad but then it was flat top grilled to eat a bit more like country potatoes you would get at a diner. Really good but different. The beers were all great, aside from the German styles they also had some sours and west coast IPA's. I would come back just for the beers but the food was awesome too! You should check this place out!

Great spot to hang out with a large group of friends for hours. The drinks were flowing, and the vibes were good. We ordered the Pork Schnitzel Set, which we thought was pretty good for a beer hall, though the sauce could use a bit more flavor. Service was quick, with QR code ordering making it easy to get another drink when needed. Highly recommend for a fun, relaxed outing!

had an awesome time at this place The seating options are fantastic, with plenty of space to kick back both indoors and on their outdoor patio. The vibe is super chill, perfect for catching up with friends. Happy hour deals are on point, and the beer selection is solid, with something for everyone!! IPAS to ciders! Definitely a go-to spot for a fun evening! You order on your phone or at the front!

I ordered a beer and a plate of fries here a couple of weeks ago. The fries were clearly fried in very, very, very stale oil. It might have dated back to the pleistocene era. Nevertheless I ate the fries because I had been biking and was hungry. When my server asked me how my fries were, I replied truthfully that the oil seemed a little bit on the old side. Instead of apologizing and offering me a refund or a free beer or some such, she became extremely defensive, proclaiming how loyal she was to the restaurant and what a big fan of its potato products she was. After ordering a plate of said fries from the kitchen to prove her point and nibbling on one, she then added, "The most annoying thing is that you're not wrong." So, in the space without 15 minutes I was served rancid fries, contradicted when I was actively asked how they were, and called annoying. It was a pity since my first apartment in San Francisco was just a few doors down 35 years ago, and I hate to see the neighborhood go downhill.

A 'welcoming' spot in the Castro. Great atmosphere, great beer. Friendly staff, and tasty food.

Great service, excellent selection of beers, clean and community oriented, tvs with sports playing, family friendly I will go back

This place is awesome. Great service and good drinks. Good place to enjoy a beer with friends. A good space to relax.

Willkommen is a place that could be great but it doesn't seem like it knows what it wants to be. The name and description lead me to believe that Willkommen is a beer hall with a wide selection German beers and a German cuisine, this is not the case. The beers are very generic with only a couple German/German adjacent options and the food options are even worse. There's only one brat option on the whole menu! They also don't have bavarian pretzels, only pretzel sticks. I normally wouldn't complain about what isn't on the menu but if you're going for a biergarten vibe you gotta commit. On top of all of this the beers came in pints not steins, no thank you. I ended up getting the arugala salad and a side of waffle fries. The salad was fine and the waffle fries were crispy. If Willkommen committed to being a biergarten it could be a standout spot in San Francisco.

They recently changed their whole menu and only a few smaller, less flavorful sausages now. Food was okay still, but it was quite a let down from what they had before.

Every place has an off night. I just happened to hit that night. Trouble started when ordering. They were out of every item we asked for. It took awhile to put together a meal, as each time we made a request including beer was out, this was 7:15 on a Thursday night. When our hobbled together meal showed up, it included some very overcooked, mushy red cabbage and dry but over cheesy/greasy spaetze. Noise level and horrible acoustics had us finished what we could and out of the truly charming dinning room very quickly.

I'm no beer gal, but their blueberry sour is probably one of the best sours I've had! Not to mention, you get 4 for less than $20 - which is a steal given these city prices. I literally come here just to buy the beer to-go and have yet to sit and try their food!

A wonderful place to go after work or a weekend to sit and chill with friends to drink draft beer and eat German bar food! You order at the front and find a seat inside - there's plenty of benches and tables, so even if you have a big group you'll all be able to find a table to sit at together. The staff is happy to answer any questions you may have about their drinks on tap. My favorite drink was the hard kombucha - the sour sweet taste is super refreshing and it's actually pretty strong too. The food plates were big and tasty. I loved the soft pretzels with mustard! There are lots of huge windows, so it's a bright happy mood. Even though there was no outdoor seating, I saw some dogs inside. They also have some trivia and events on some nights. I'll definitely be returning in the future!