Brats Berlin

The shittiest brats i’ve ever had! It’s just boiled, not Grilled… waste of $ 8! Sometimes you wonder how these food truck stay in business and where they got their culinary skills from? I guess when you don’t want wait in line for the good food truck you you can eat here

This is a food truck.
They specialize in non normal meats like alligator, snake, pheasant, etc etc
What we got:
1. Alligator — It was okay. The texture was different but it wasn’t anything amazing.
2. Rattlesnake and Pheasant — BOOM this is why you get 4 stars. The meat was tender and sweat. Who would have guessed? Lots of flavor, not typical, very good.
They top off the brauts with greens and veggies. Very delicious and unique if you want to try some non original meats.

Horrible customer service & Horrible food. We ordered the Rattlesnake & Pheasant brat. Their menu nicely printed on their truck specifically states the Rattlesnake & Pheasant comes with Jalapeño & Onions, the chick taking my order asks if I want Saurkraut, grilled onions, or grilled peppers. I say «Sure, all three with the Jalapeño’s that come with the brat», She says «we don’t have jalapeño’s» (with an attitude)…not «I’m sorry, we’re out of Jalapeño’s, is that ok? we can substitute it for another topping» RUDE RUDE RUDE!
Tried to order a small order of fries, they were out of fries
Tried to pay with a card (since they had a sign indicating they take debit/​credit payments), was rudely told they weren’t accepting credit/​debit payments as if LIFE required me to carry cash with me at all times. It’s not my fault your machine is down. RUDE.
I kept my cool and continued to be polite, cause I’m just awesome like that.
I thought the quality of the food we ordered would cancel out the rudeness and unprofessional customer service we received from the chick at the food truck. NEGATIVE GHOSTRIDER! The rattlesnake & pheasant brat was super dry, no flavor at all, and the bread was super stale… complete FAIL
WON’T BE BACK and would highly NOT recommend this food truck.

So I didn’t have many choices Monday at the Beckman truck event so I decided to try this place. I got the Cajun brat which was very flavorful & had a little kick to it. I got it w/​the grilled red & orange peppers. It was good. It’ll cost you $ 5.50 for just the brat. It was a 1 man show but friendly.
It’s good. Not sure something I’d have to have again or anything.

Decided to be adventurous and tried their Kangaroo Dog. I added grilled onions and red peppers to it.
For $ 8.50, this is a bit much for a hot dog. Even their normal non-​exotic dogs are $ 6.50.
I enjoyed this Kangaroo Dog, as did my boyfriend. It tasted similar to beef, with a somewhat stronger aftertaste that I guess tasted like… kangaroo. I don’t really know how else to describe it, but it was good. You shouldn’t be afraid of kangaroo dogs!

You get a one for showing up, a two for being nice dudes.
I’ve seen these guys around a few times, usually when I’ve already eaten, or just not feeling it. Tonight was one of those poor line-​ups at the OC Fairgrounds so I finally got to try them.
Hurray…erm maybe not.
They were super nice and got my food out to me immediately. (Yes another reason they built up to a two) I went with the traditional style Brat. It was a nice size, I have to say that. Brat bananaing up like morning wood separating itself from the bun. That’s where I take my first bite. Chomp… ewe…it’s lukewarm. Yah!!! Lukewarm. Woo Hoo… despite only waiting a scant 45 seconds to get my brat it still managed to cool down to lukewarm. What an amazing little trick. Upon further ingestion I note there isn’t too much flavor there. It tastes not unlike those brats you can get at Von’s or Ralph’s on sale two packages for $ 6.
The Bun… so after my bite of disappointment I take a full bite into the bread sauerkraut and all those things that should create yummy goodness. But again, I’m disappointed. The bun is a little hard and crustyt, and what the hardness isn’t covering is completely is a slightly stale taste. Think buns in a warmer at a gas station… think 7 – 11. From there I took a few more bland bites and decided to give up and put my little Deutsche Hobby Kit in the trash.
I won’t bother eating with them again, and will learn to be me a little more skeptical of places that aren’t busy in the future.

This was a dang fine truck to get my lunch from. If you have ever been to Wurstkuche in LA, a lot of the sausages are similar on the menu for Brats Berlin. However, somewhat disappointingly, the prices for the truck were actually higher than the at Wurstkuche. They offer a combo meal of a sausage, Belgian Fries and a drink for $ 11 (provided you get the regular sausages). Not horrendous, but for example, the «traditional bratwurst,» which is what I got from Brats Berlin was $ 6.50. At Wurstkuche a very similar bratwurst is $ 5.75. Maybe I’m wrong on this, but I would think that a brick and mortar restaurant, with waitstaff, rent, etc. would normally have a higher price. Brats Berlin also had an alligator, rabbit and jalapeño sausage, just like Wurstkuche but the Wurstkuche sausage is $ 7.50, while Brats Berlin charges $ 8. Not a huge deal, I’ll grant you, but for a weekday lunch on the go, I tend to want to keep it at $ 10 or less. While I know the Jones Soda (which is the drink I believe comes with the combo) is supposed to be a cut above the big brands, $ 2.75 seemed a bit steep so I steered clear of that. Enough said on that. I don’t want you to have the impression I disliked it. Obviously with 4 stars I did like it. I would give 4.5 stars if I could. (Are you listening Unilocal?)
Anyway, I decided to not go with the combo because I wanted to experience more of the food. I figured I could drink something once I got back to the office. I got the «Traditional Bratwurst» with grilled onions and yellow peppers; with each sausage you can get two toppings (again similar to Wurstkuche). They also offer red peppers and sauerkraut. With it I got the large Belgian Fries. I am quite glad I did it this way. It was quite satisfying. The sausage came on a nice roll that wasn’t too bready, not too soft, and not too hard. The bratwurst was cooked perfectly. It had nice flavor, yet mild. It was also quite big; bigger than the grocery store brats you find. Mine filled up the bun, but it never got soggy from fat from the sausage. Essentially, bun and brat worked in perfect harmony. The onions and peppers were nice too. They had a variety of mustards available at a condiment stand, but as far as I could tell they were not labeled as to what each type of mustard was, so I had to more or less guess as to what each was based upon my admittedly overly vast experience eating German sausages. The fries were phenomenal. The large was a pretty healthy dose of fried spuds. They were crispy as I had hoped. They were mildly seasoned such that I could tell they seasoned them, but they weren’t covering up the other attributes of the potato. They tasted good with and without ketchup.
Also, I believe that kudos are deserved for the artistic work done on the truck itself. It was creative, yet I am sure also has the practical effect of having this truck stand out in a crowd and being eye-​catching.
They came to the 7^th and Fig lunchtime gathering of trucks. I sure hope they come again. I want to try the kielbasa and the andouille.

Had the opportunity to try this truck at the Oktoberfest at the Fairplex in Pomona.
Ordered the spicy cajun bratwurst with sauerkraut and grilled onions along with their belgium fries. The «snap» of the bratwurst and mild spicy flavors came together well this combination. Belgium fries were ok, too dry IMO.
I’ll order here again if they cross my path.

Brats Berlin is a cool, chill food truck that has potential with a focused menu and a sense of some good taste. However, I’m not totally convinced that it’s all the way there as the taste and the value are still not there yet.
The Brats Berlin truck serves… bratwurst and a lot of it (they had around 6 or 8 different variations). It costs $ 6.50 and comes with two toppings. I had the Louisiana Andoullie with grilled onions and sauerkraut. There’s also fries for around $ 3 and $ 2 for drinks for mostly Jones Soda which is kinda cool.
The bratwurst itself is surrounded with a french roll. Overall, it was not too bad. The bratwurst had some good flavor although the sauerkraut I have to admit was a little off-​putting here for some reason. The grilled onions on the other hand were perfect. The size isn’t too bad. It didn’t make me full but was thicker than a Costco hot dog.
Brats Berlin has a great sense of décor which I think is cool and unique and giving off that Berlin Wall-​type of edge. Condiments are also available from ketchup to some kind of special mustard/​sesame seed sauce. I do wish there was a little more in terms of hot sauce and hand sanitizer.
Brats Berlin is a not-​so-​bad bratwurst truck. The bratwurst has some good solid flavor and makes up a good size. Still, for the value of the meal and the final taste, it was simply good rather than great. Perhaps it was the sides I chose or falling in love with a specific bratwurst but at least for this visit, I say its worth a try if you love sausages but just to go in with tempered expectations.

The Spicy Cajun is packed full of flavor! The sausage is seasoned with Cajun spices and pepper. It’s juicy and has a good snap to it. It’s spicy, but you won’t be able to stop eating it. The spiciness does not overpower the flavor the sausage. Top it with grilled onions and sweet peppers or your choice of 2 other toppings! Brilliantly executed! Thumbs up, way up!
The Kielbasa is also packed with flavor! The sausage is slightly spicy, not much, just enough to pinch you. The sausage is seasoned to perfection and has a good snap to it as well. Get it with sauerkraut or your choice of 2 toppings. The rolls they use are soft, yet hold up to all of the juiciness from the sausage and the toppings. Thumbs up!
The Sweet Hawaiian is a newbie to the menu. If you like Hawaiian pizza or just love the play with salty and sweet, this is definitely the brat for you! Ono to da max (it’s so good, it makes me start talking pidgin)! The sausage is a rough grind, very similar to Portuguese sausage with chunks of pineapple mixed right into the sausage. The salty flavor from the sausage is lovingly balanced by the sweet pineapple. Top it with some grilled onions or your choice of 2 toppings and you’re set! Thumbs up, way up!
Last but not least, the Andouille sausage is a delight. It’s a course-​grind sausage that is packed with tons of flavor. I could slice these up and put them in a gumbo or jambalaya. On a roll, the flavor is a medium spicy and the bread flavor matches perfectly. Top it with some sweet peppers or your choice of 2 toppings. The sweetness of the sweet peppers balances out this flavor-​packed sausage. Thumbs up, way up!
Belgian Fries! That’s right, they serve «Belgian» Fries. They are the best fries I’ve ever had (sorry Palm, you just got knocked down a notch)! They are fried to a deep-​golden brown. They get their unique color from a method of frying them twice. The first dip seals the flavor in, blanching effect. The second time makes it crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Sprinkled with a little sea salt and you’re good to go. And don’t disgrace these fries with anything mundane as ketchup! Eat them in their natural state and you’ll never want anything else. Warning: they are addictive! If you think you’ll be able to share an order, you’ll be sorry. Hands at my table have already been slapped for sneaking more than their fair share! Thumbs up, way up!

I tried the bratsworth with sweet peppers and onions and fries when they were at the great park for the farmer’s market (which is every sunday!)
I actually really enjoyed the brats, which came with a french roll. It really reminded me of the brat that I had in Berlin all those years ago when I was studying abroad in Europe. The only problem was that the roll came apart really quick. This may have been my fault, since I wasn’t eating it fast enough because I was distracted by the elvis impersonator who was singing. But I think it could have benefited from a heartier, crustier roll.
The truck is hard to miss, and i think the guys who were running the truck were really cool. I will totally try a different sausage from this truck the next time I see them!

I want to try these guys again, so my rating might go up as I only had the one item.
I adhere to the school of thought that a food truck needs to be exceptional (like Kogi, Mandoline Grill or CoolHaus) while also giving good value. So while I will give them props for having one of the more eye-​popping trucks out there (although, the name needs to be more prominent) their wares need work.
At $ 6, the somewhat small bratwurst I got was not a good value. And the decent brat and onions I had were undercut by the very plain tasting bun. Also, they offer like 6 mustards but none are identified.

They do have one of the more interestingly decorated trucks around, I’ll give them that. Covered head to toe… er… bumper to fender in graffiti, I think it’s supposed to evoke the Berlin wall. It’s pretty rad.
As far as the food goes… it’s definitely not bad, but it didn’t seem that special to me. Like I said, not bad by any means, but pretty run-​of-​the-​mill brat. With that said, even a run-​of-​the-​mill brat is damn tasty, but for a truck that specializes only in brats I was expecting more snap and flavor and goodness.
Maybe it was because I went with the original flavor, but I think I’ve gotta try another one of their flavors next time I go. Try, try again.

From its carefully and artistically painted truck that runs the gamut in colors to the hip and trendy young workers aboard it, Brats Berlin has made itself a signature food truck after debuting itself on the streets recently.
While I stood in line and ruminated over the combinations of hot dogs I could make (6 types of bratwursts, 4 kinds of toppings), Europopish music came through their speakers that, oddly enough, sped up the decision-​making process. I settled upon getting a Traditional Bratwurst (I’ll be adventurous with Brats sometime in the future) with sauerkraut and grilled onions.
It didn’t take too long for the food to come out… and my Bratwurst was, like their truck, a work of art. The huge sausage is nestled in yet a huger bun, and was topped with mounds of sauerkraut and onions.
Fabulous.
I had to study my Bratwurst for a time to find an ideal place to start digging in. I found a place. I dug in. The combination of ingredients was tasteful. Nothing overpowered another thing, and hungrily munching on my bratwurst, I knew I had made a great purchase.
Try this truck, just for the heck of it, even if you don’t like Brats or don’t even know what they are (because you will be thoroughly introduced). The prices are lofty for one of their Brats, but they do fill you up well.

For now the sausages from Brats Berlin are seriously good, but the bun/​roll it comes on is too flimsy to house these robust sausages plus the tasty toppings.
We tried 3 of their selections: bratwurst, andouille and the spicy cajun. I loved all three — but the bread fell apart and was soggy and mushy.
Toppings include sweet peppers, spicy peppers, sauerkraut, caramlized onions — all of which we added to our sausages.
I hope they find a better, heartier bread soon. Otherwise they should just sell me the sausages sans bun.
Sausages are all $ 6 or $ 10.50 for the combo which includes fries and a drink. It saves you 50 cents if you get the combo.

People will consider Berlin Brats paint job an eye sore or a piece of art, either way it’ll catch your attention as it did mine.
The brats are DELICIOUS, the kielbasa is amazing with a nice snap to it and the spicy cajun is pretty darn good too, although I wish it had a bit more kick.
The few drawbacks are:
1. The bun is a bit too much for me. You have this great sausage stuffed into this thick bun.
2. As usual the prices are a bit high — 10.50 for a sausage combo? I could do Jodi Maroni’s for ½.
But it’s definitely worth trying out.

It looks like someone put four wheels and a order/​pick up window on a chunk of the Berlin wall and started driving it around So Cal serving up brats in it.
Regardless if you like art or if you’re a fan of zeee German style, this truck’s rather simple and pure menu will get you going.
Keilbasa and brats on a french roll? Yeah, you really can’t go to wrong with this line up of food offered up. The prices are also pretty low considering other sausage kitchens on wheels. So you need to give some praise for that.
The options that the folks offer you are pretty extensive and again, at a pretty damn cheap price. And you have some really impressive fries getting fried up here.
Then they offer Jones sodas. I’ve sort of kicked my addiction to sodas, but I can’t say no to a Jones soda. What with the pure cane sugar in it, how could you possibly do you bad? It also pairs up really well with your sausage.
Over all, this mobile food truck hits all the right notes and delivers with good quality food and even better quality service. Well worth checking out if you happen to seem them parked on the street.

The first thing that hits you about the Brats Berlin is the artwork on their truck. It’s in-​your-​face colorful, psychedelic, and includes the entire spectrum of the rainbow. If you stare at just the right spot for too long, it might send your noggin in a tailspin. Plus, let’s face it – anything that resembles the graffiti on the actual Berlin wall at least warrants a try.
With a growling stomach, I ordered the combo for $ 10.50 (or one sausage for $ 6), which includes your choice of sausage, a side of Belgian fries, and a Jones soda. Splitting with a friend, I tried both the signature bratwurst and the kielbasa. With a choice of toppings, I I opted for the sauerkraut and the hot peppers. For the soda, strawberry lime and a splurge of an additional 160 calories (but who’s counting).
Both sausages were nicely seasoned, and gave a good snap with every bite. I like how they provide a selection of several types of mustard, along with the omnipresent ketchup for the fries. I tried both brown deli-​style, ground, and regular yellow mustard, and were good compliments to the overall sausage dog.
The bun was soft and fresh, although it would’ve been great if they lightly toasted or briefly grilled the bun. Toppings were abundant and overflowing, although they seemed to lack seasoning. A sprinkle of more salt and pepper would’ve done wonders. Without much flavor, they provided a textural contrast to the sausage.
The big disappointment were the fresh cut «Belgian» style fries. Now I’ve never been to Belgium, but I’ve had what constitutes authentic Belgian fries or pommes frites. They are supposed to be twice fried, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Brat Berlin’s fries were limp, soggy, and had a burnt aftertaste. Heck, I actually couldn’t care less whether they were authentic Belgian fries or not. Just as long as the fries were freshly made and properly cooked. But it’s not a fries truck and the spotlight is on their sausages, which were solid.

YUM YUM YUM!!!
Checked this place out at a soft opening they had and it’s a win!!!
This is definitely the healthier and better way to go versus a Hollywood dirty dog. :)
You have a bunch of sausages to pick from and a toppings… who doesn’t like to customize their food?
The star is the fries. Fresh cut and twice fried with sea salt…*sigh* I love carbs. Kudos!!!

If you don’t like to read, jump down 4 paragraphs, but I promise the first 3 are worth reading (I think).
Stopped by in Fullerton for their grand opening and when I drove up to a fast moving line, about 25 deep, I knew I was in for a real treat. People came in droves and all left with a huge smile on their face from cheek to cheek.
Anytime I could find a soop’d up hot dog joint, you know I’ll be all over it. Except only this time, were talking about the Bratwurst, which is like the German bad ass older brother to the hot dog. It’s who the hot dog would call in a street fight for back-​up. But in all seriousness, these Brats were freaking good and albeit I’m not a big bluff on food trucks, I can’t wait to get my hands on another Brat.
I got the Chicken (injected with) Jalapeño & Onions topped with Grilled Onions and Sweet Peppers, combo’d with a side of fries and a Jones soda. (Yup, the combo comes with a Jones soda, sweet!). My wife got the Spicy Cajun combo with Sauerkraut and Sweet Peppers. The toppings are loaded on so much that I had to peek inside to even see the Brat. The bun has a nice fluffiness to it and balances the Brats flavor explosion very well. We scarfed them down like they were going out of style… yes, they were that good. Plenty to fill my fat butt up too.
You better believe it… 5 stars, can’t wait to try again.
PS. The truck was decked out from bumper to bumper with custom hand-​sprayed graphics and as a huge art fan, that’s bonus points in my book.