A delicious taste of German culture.

4441 West 10th, Vancouver, BC    [View Map]
604-222-2775
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I must admit that I've never been to Germany, but after eating at Cafe Katzenjammer I am ready to take a vacation there tomorrow! Finding good German food in Vancouver is rare these days, despite the many German tourists who visit our city as a gateway to the outstanding hiking and recreational spaces that British Columbia has to offer. Step into a spotless dining room adorned with memorabilia of German theatre and comic books, and you'll think you're stepping into a set of a trendy German film, complete with a well chosen soundtrack piped in with German lyrics.

Cafe Katzenjammer's menu has a sampling of some of the more popular and recognizable German dishes, such as schnitzel, bratwurst, sausages, and German potato pancakes. Or for some comfort on a cold day, try their goulash which is a traditional Hungarian beef stew with lots of onions, paprika and potatoes.

With staff who are genuinely hospitable, and an open kitchen where you can enjoy watching the chefs at work, we found Cafe Katzenjammer's food to be satisfying in the sense that the flavours spoke of a land and culture more mature and refined than our typical North American fare.

	Nuernberger Bratwurst (Nuernberg's Christmas market sausage with hot mustard, sauerkraut, rye bread, and German potato salad). $8.50 (+2.95 for second sausage.) Can also be served with bratkartoffeln (panfries), or French fries instead of potato salad.
	Closeup of German Potato Salad. A real special treat - the best potato salad I've tried in a long time.? The German way to make potato salad can't be beat!
	Kartoffelreibekuchen (German Potato Pancakes) - with baked eggs and back bacon. $7.95

Reviewed by: Geoff Peters

Last reviewed: November 8th, 2005

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