Wurstküche

Talk about a meat market: It's a wiener wonderland at this Downtown L.A. purveyor of exotic grilled sausages. Located in a brick-and-mortar corner shop in the heart of the Arts District, this German/Belgian eatery is the brainchild and partnership of cousins and sausage buffs Joseph Pitruzzelli and Tyler Wilson. Aimed at giving folks a little something beyond the basic pork and beef experience, the menu here is wildly eclectic with items ranging from the somewhat familiar (sausage sandwiches, Belgian fries with strawberry ketchup and other flavors) to the downright exotic (think sausages in…

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What to Drink:: Trying to build up the courage to sample the rattlesnake sausage? Their 24-tap selection of German and Belgian beers can probably help take the edge off.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“was really fun, the fries are good and greasy (the good way :-) )” “Just understand that parking isn't the best in the area so if you go at night expect to do some walking and some waiting in line.” “There's also convenient street parking which is always a plus.”
drinks	85.71000099182129% positive	“I'd rather buy brats and beer from a boring German deli than stand in line in one of the worst neighborhoods in Los Angeles.” “Peter's beer (the Indian pale, Houblan Chouffe) was amazing.” “Also, because it's so crowded the food can take a while, but this brings me to the final reason why this spot is so awesome- their beer selection.” “My favorite was a cucumber soda, I also liked an espresso soda they have.” “After I came back from Germany I was looking for a place where they had cool restaurants and German bars and I found this bar, the sausage is so good” “One more tip: Ignore the spiteful other reviewers who acknowledge the wonderful food and great beer selection (Belgian Ales on tap!)” “Sat at the bar and ordered a strong Belgium beer and when my food came I enjoyed a really delicious meal.”
food quality	83.33000183105469% positive	“"It's so good and popular and hipsters like it, so booooooo" I hear McDonald's serves up a really fast burger for people with that kind of attitude.” “was really fun, the fries are good and greasy (the good way :-) )” “It's not just the fries that are amazing, however, it's the dipping sauces from which there are over ten to choose from including a white truffle oil glaze, bleu cheese walnut and bacon, and Thai peanut.” “Sat at the bar and ordered a strong Belgium beer and when my food came I enjoyed a really delicious meal.” “One more tip: Ignore the spiteful other reviewers who acknowledge the wonderful food and great beer selection (Belgian Ales on tap!)” “The fries were awesome and the bacon dipping sause was addictive as was the curry ketchup.” “and have a grilled spicy chicken mango with jalepeno sausage,some Belgian fries and a nice cold Chemy White.” “With so many restaurants recycling the same few food items- Kobe sliders and truffle mac and cheese, to name a few- Wurstkuche distinguishes itself from the pack with a refreshingly unique menu.” “Also, because it's so crowded the food can take a while, but this brings me to the final reason why this spot is so awesome- their beer selection.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“One more tip: Ignore the spiteful other reviewers who acknowledge the wonderful food and great beer selection (Belgian Ales on tap!)” “Also, because it's so crowded the food can take a while, but this brings me to the final reason why this spot is so awesome- their beer selection.” “With so many restaurants recycling the same few food items- Kobe sliders and truffle mac and cheese, to name a few- Wurstkuche distinguishes itself from the pack with a refreshingly unique menu.”
service	100.0% positive	“"It's so good and popular and hipsters like it, so booooooo" I hear McDonald's serves up a really fast burger for people with that kind of attitude.” “The crew is friendly and willing to answer questions.”
value	100.0% positive	“It's an affordable escape.”

02/15/12

Wurstkuche: Mediocre sausage at double the price.

by LA Artist

What people don't know or seem to care about, is the effect they have had on the arts district. They themselves may think it's cool for them to be there, but I was the artist next door and they literally were a living nightmare and drove me out of my studio! They are the anti-artists of the arts district as far as I'm concerned and I've been there 30 years! They suck as neighbors and have brought nothing but non stop 24 hour noise, 10 times the congestion and their yuppie arrogance! And as far as their overpriced mediocre sausage, Pinks or Fab Hotdogs blow them away at half the price.

That's my review as their X-artist neighbor. See what they put the LA arts district artists through can be seen at WurstkucheSucks-dot-com

LA Artist

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11/12/11

Great nyesq ambiance

by karanortman

Great nyesq ambiance

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02/23/11

Wurstkuche must be German for Overrated

by plaidjack

Seriously overpriced. Annoying layout that creates a line and no seating. It's weird because they are paying people to take orders in line but it doesn't help anything move faster. They need to police the insanely loud dining room when they're crowded for the hoards of people sitting around that are not eating and drinking while people stand there with food in their hands.

Also, why can't I drink a beer while waiting 20 minutes outside. Oh, that's right, the horrible "hip" design.

This place is a mess. Food included. Once all the hype dies down this place will too.

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04/03/10

A good sausage soothes the soul.

by Jessica Lopez

Everyone needs a good sausage, every now and then.

Can I tell you how excited I am about downtown LA's renaissance? I'm FREAKING REALLY EXCITED! Just a few years back my only lunch options were Korean BBQ in Little Tokyo or a bag of chips from one of the many crack-head laden liquor stores near by.

Now? Now, I get to choose 2 sauces for my Belgian fries. And for that I thank you Wurstkuche. Thank you for not one but 3 veggie sausage options. Thank you for that extra side of sauerkraut. Thank you for that serving of apple beer that was just enough to be relaxing and still allow me to return to work in an operable state. And thank you even more for letting me sit in your devastatingly decorator perfect dining area, making me feel more awesome for choosing to lunch here.

Long live sausage and beer. And fries.

Pros: easy street parking, great beer
Cons: sometimes there's a line.

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03/21/10

YES!!!! Another Awesome Place Downtown!!

by rtnla

Heard about Wurstkuche from two friends who simply called it "This German Sausage Place". I soon got the name from them and went down on a Saturday Afternoon. Ordered a rattlesnake sausage and a Louisiana red hot with a small order of fries. Sat at the bar and ordered a strong Belgium beer and when my food came I enjoyed a really delicious meal. I hate that it took me so long to hear about it. Just understand that parking isn't the best in the area so if you go at night expect to do some walking and some waiting in line. It's worth the trip!

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02/15/12

Wurstkuche: Mediocre sausage at double the price.

by LA Artist

11/12/11

Great nyesq ambiance

by karanortman

02/23/11

Wurstkuche must be German for Overrated

by plaidjack

04/03/10

A good sausage soothes the soul.

by Jessica Lopez

03/21/10

YES!!!! Another Awesome Place Downtown!!

by rtnla

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