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German Gourmet
5838 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, United States
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German Gourmet
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Ca
Review №1

Yum! The made to order food was fresh and delicious. The grocery store had a variety of items from mustard, noodles, sauces, beer, wine, candy, etc.. The meat counter was full of delectable choices of sausages, lunchmeats, cheeses being serviced by a polite and efficient staff. Pull a number ticket once youve made up your mind what youd like from the meat, deli meats, bakery. We each had a different dessert which all were very good. Currently, indoor eating is not an option. Parking was easy enough however gets full and is busy.

Ja
Review №2

Came here to get the Deutscher sub. Was not disappointed! Great authentic, hole in the wall German grocery and deli. German beers, wines, dry goods, candies. Excellent deli counter with all the German meats you can dream of! $8 with tax for a sandwich isnt bad at all! Please support these local and independent establishments or else they will be gone forever!

As
Review №3

I adore this place. Great place to get all your German groceries and deli items, I hope this place stays open forever or else I don’t know what I would do….great Sandwiches and candy selection as well as alcohol and noodles and cheese and meat and even fresh bakery items. I need to come here more often now that I’m thinking about it

An
Review №4

This place is always awesome for our German fix. Whether its German food, deli items, chocolate, bread, beer, toiletries, clothing, beer steins or knick knacks, theres something for everyone. We come here often enough to have sandwich cards for stamping and buy other essentials as well, if you can call beer, cold cuts and chocolate necessities. We would go broke if we came here as much as we liked. 🍻🍫🥪🇩🇪💳💸

Er
Review №5

Such a great store! All the German branded food and products you could want. They also have a meat counter/deli.

Aa
Review №6

Small shop but has an amazing selection of meats, chocolates, alcohol, and various other imported goodies. The kitchen closes a little early, so make sure to stop by on your lunch break. I have never had a bad experience ordering food to-go from here. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their products.

Ke
Review №7

Really like this place. Im going to have to find reasons to be in the area at lunchtime so I can explore the menu more. I had the weisswurst and nuernberger sausages. Liked the weisswurst better but both were good. They have 18 different sausages to choose from! As well as sandwiches and desserts.

Sa
Review №8

I have ordered bratz for St. Thomas More Cathedrals Oktoberfest for years and have been very satisfied !

Le
Review №9

Delicious sandwiches and sides. Good service.

IR
Review №10

Quaint German Delicatessen with a wide variety of German products. I took my mom who was like a kid in a candy store. This place is cramped and it was very popular on a Saturday. Bring your patience for the deli counter as the line gets long. Apparently the tickets are for all the counters - the deli, the cheese and the dessert counters. The staff is quick and helpful. They also have a selection of wines and beer. We will be going back as my mother will need her German food on the regular. :-) I enjoyed it as it brought back memories of my childhood with my German family and traveling to Deutschland.

Wi
Review №11

I love this place. The food and pastries are outstanding and the large beer selection is an added bonus. In the picture I added, those particular beers are from a brewery in Germany where everything has a smoked pork flavor, an interesting change. I enjoy it, and specifically recommend the Marzen. Enjoy.

Ei
Review №12

We picked up breakfast to go, as well as some snacks, deli meat, and a strudel. Everything was really good. The roesti (potato, onion, bacon&ham) was fantastic. The strudel was pricey considering the size but overall we were happy with the purchases and like supporting local business!

Da
Review №13

European foods from many countries can be found here - as well as house made specialties. Elsker det

Ju
Review №14

Great place to find German imported foods. They have beer, wine, etc. They also have a great deli. I go there to buy bratwurst and sauerkraut, but they have a lot of sausages, salads, cheeses, etc. They dont have a super inviting storefront, but its a nice store with friendly staff.

Ma
Review №15

An interesting selection of German products. The best variety of DArbo jams/fruit spreads.Masks not required if vaccinated. Helpful staff. Counter wiped between each customer. Complementary hand sanitizer at the checkout counter.

pe
Review №16

Always a good time at the German Gourmet. Imported beer, brats and everything else you need for an authentic feast.

De
Review №17

Great hot sandwiches. Have gone there twice, each time for two sandwiches. After getting sandwiches a second time, it was worthy of a review. It helps that they offer a rewards program (a punch out card where 10 sandwiches purchased gets you an 11th for free). Only six more to go! If youre not familiar with the words or types of ingredients, just ask for a recommendation. The person answering the phone was helpful.

Mo
Review №18

I wish this was close enough to go every day, but anytime were in VA we stop in. Loaded up on German wurst, beer, baked goods, curry catsup, and more.

Ge
Review №19

This was our first visit to this German grocery store and deli. It offers a great selection of candies, meats, snacks, alcohol, and various other items. We ordered a couple of sandwiches, a Tyrolean and a Bratwurst, from the deli; both were fabulous. Prices are reasonable for the unique selection of goods available. We plan to return soon.

An
Review №20

Wonderful place! Get there before the kitchen closes at 3!

Es
Review №21

I went on a Saturday and they were struggling. Supply chain be damned, but half the shelves were bare and the credit card reader was down. Throughout those hurdles, the staff were super. They turned a meh into a yeah.

He
Review №22

.. are you serious?? if you are German or like German food and such..🇩🇪🙌😀👍🏼this is the best German food place/ store that Ive been in in the last 10 years and I lived in Germany for more than 25 years! the selection is like nothing Ive seen before! pricey of course but thats to be expected! go and visit them! also the staff was very friendly.. more than enough parking

LE
Review №23

Always a Nice selection of groceries goods

Be
Review №24

It is a great European deli carrying many European food items you cant find elsewhere. The fresh cut deli meats & cheeses are a must. Yes, it is pricey but it is worth it.

Da
Review №25

Mustard, brats, beer selection, reislings and more. I am probably going to be a weekly visitor here, absolutely amazing

By
Review №26

Great specialty store, with dine in and takeout sandwiches and sausages.

St
Review №27

Awesome service and incredible food and beverage.

Na
Review №28

Lots of great German items that remind me of my childhood. Good variety of wines, sweets, deli meats, baked goods, and cheeses.

Mi
Review №29

Best place for authentic German goods.

Wo
Review №30

Too expensive, rude service, understaffed, too long wait for just a sausage. No self-service at the meat and sausage counter, old fashioned!! Comon, wake up you man behind the meat counter. Customers run out the store because you are working too slow.

Sa
Review №31

Love coming here and picking up treats and items for an authentic German meal. Highly recommend!

Jo
Review №32

Wow this place is cool. Amazing on Christmas too. The sausages and sandwiches are amazing. Lots of kinder and chocolates and goodies for kids to enjoy too.

Wi
Review №33

Excellent selection of authentic German food, beer and delicious meats.

Ju
Review №34

Always friendly workers and good quality products, though some candies are overpriced.

JJ
Review №35

We visited for the first time after Christmas. It was busy, too many people in the store. Good for business but it was impossible to social distance. The shelves were 80% empty, I guess cleaned out from Christmas so I couldnt find anything I needed. Deli was busy, seems popular. Shelves/shopping areas were awkward/cramped/narrow. I will definitely go back but during safer times. Even before Covid, I was never one for cramped stores where you cant comfortably shop.

De
Review №36

Very nice selection of groceries. Good baked goods. German beer and wine. Excellent customer service.

Ky
Review №37

Love this place...botnall sausages are made in house but then again they source so High quality meats...think boars heads less drunk more archived and classier older brother...get there early for the pretzels and delicious German dark bread...great German wines (reislings and Gewurztraminer) and German beers you wont find anywhere else.

Ma
Review №38

This place has a bunch of great selections to pick and choose from. The spice selection is plentiful and numerous and one of the spices they had was a great replacement for a brand my mom and I have been scouring the web for for years. Just make sure to check the expiration dates as some of them are pretty close to expiring.Prices are also a little high, but thats to be expected when dealing with imported products, especially ones from Germany.Overall Im highly satisfied with their selection of traditional meats and spices from German cuisine and its definitely worth the 40 mile round trip to restock my supply of ingredients!

Da
Review №39

Quite unpleasant personnel at the registry. No greetings, no eye contacts, sad faces like youre their foe or something. Al least nod with your head or something, dude. The passages bewteen the shelves are way to narrow. More hygiene would be nice, especially during this times. Way too pricy.

Je
Review №40

Their sandwiches and deli meats and cheeses are the best in the area.

Al
Review №41

Friendly staff, great selection. They can be a bit pricey but thats to be expected of a place like this. All the meats and baked goods Ive gotten have been worth the cost for sure.Their takeout menu items are also wonderful.

se
Review №42

Excellent service. Shout out to Cliff & Mike!!

T
Review №43

We always stop when were in town to pick up some imported German food products.

Gl
Review №44

Nice place. Good selection of German products.

Ma
Review №45

Amazing as always. Love their sandwiches.

an
Review №46

Love this place, reminds me of growing up and their German sandwiches bakery items are always a tasty alternative to normal food venues in the area.

Sa
Review №47

Literally my favorite place in Alexandria. I try to come at least every two weeks for their awesome sandwiches.

Sa
Review №48

Disappointed, I grew up eating desserts from German bakeries and was disappointed to try the cakes. They were dry and could be much better, not sure if they bake these here or get them from a third party vendor but they can do better for the price.

an
Review №49

LOve this small place. I am from colombia and love coming here to try nice hams and cheese. Costumer service is excellent. Lots of imported beer too.

Ge
Review №50

Great German food. Premium cold cuts and Chicken salad. Friendly staff and good prices. Sandwiches are superb but kitchen closes early 4:30 pm

Da
Review №51

Order payment with a credit card was a long, unpleasant experience (lots of background noise made it hard to understand the cashier), while the phone wasnt answered when I arrived for curbside pick up. Needed to stand in line in a not overly large space to get my order. Will have to purchase elsewhere where the process is easier.

Al
Review №52

Great little store! Great food selections, chocolate selections and more! I highly recommend coming here!

Mi
Review №53

Love this store. Even w/the virus issue, theyre always helpful & smiling. Even w/shortages due to import they manage to keep the shelves stocked w/most of the items. Great German foods & treats😋

An
Review №54

Very cool place. Lots of delicious and authentic options savory and sweet. My husband and I love the saurkraut.

Ja
Review №55

Great place. Incredible brats and brotchen. Never miss the chance to get great German food. Is the best have had stateside.

Ma
Review №56

I had the Tyrolean with Potato Pancake and sparkling limonade. The people are very friendly and helpful, the food top notch. Highly recommend

Gu
Review №57

Great selection of products. Love the breakfast and lunch menu, also the deli meat and cheese case.

Le
Review №58

Great selection of German and Swiss meats and sausages. If you want brats, this is the place to go. Also a good selection of beer and wine, bread and candy. Good selection of German/Swiss boxed mixes for potato dumplings and egg noodles. They also serve sandwiches at a small cafe in the store. Check out the cakes and tarts!

Ro
Review №59

Great specialty market with German specialties, including a variety of fresh sausages.

An
Review №60

Lovely little German grocery store. Plenty of deli items, bakery items, imported goods, beer, beauty items, confections, and so on!

Re
Review №61

Perfect for those looking for a wide variety of German made products (especially deli and sweets)

Ro
Review №62

Good selection of Germsn meat, cheese Bread and other items

El
Review №63

Consistently good products and friendly service. If you long for real German products this is your place. Easy access, plenty of free parking.

Ja
Review №64

Been going there for years. Great choices in everything German. Service is top notch. If you dont give them a five you must live in Germany :)

Ri
Review №65

My first time going shopping here it had lots of german foods and meat prices are good for what they sale staff was very polite and the place is clean if looking for german foods that you want to try to cook then this is a good store

fa
Review №66

The Best Deli selection, fresh, delicious and friendly staff. Mortadella is my favorite, and I can only get it here. I am so excited to try everything.

Jo
Review №67

Great if youre looking for a change of pace from the same ole sandwich shops you always go to. Good selection of German deli sandwiches. Food was good, not to die for but good. Price was good.

Jo
Review №68

What a special place! Its in a 1970s retro looking building on the side of a road, which doesnt do it any justice, in fact I would say its an injustice. That as an aside, the place has fresh meats, pastries and a huge assortment of German and Scandinavian foods and drinks. Its definitely a treat that I wish I knew about before.

Ma
Review №69

Good German store with all of the necessities. The downside is the Asian gentleman with the glasses. I have been in there on several occasions and he always gives me nothing but attitude. If it were not for him this place would be 5 stars all day long!

Ma
Review №70

A great store to visit, especially before holidays. I was impressed by the variety of cold cut meats, offered in two medleys: American and German. I am vegetarian, but my husband loved the sausages, ham, salami, and other specials. Cheese is soft and fresh and smells great. I also got wine, chocolate, salmon pate, cakes, bread, caviar, butter, gem, pudding, etc. Going to the German Gourmet store may leave your pocket empty, but it is obviously cheaper than going to Germany

Er
Review №71

Excellent selection and wonderful customer service! The black forest hot sandwich was delicious! Add in a side of cucumber salad and beet salad and you have the perfect meal!

Je
Review №72

Great selection and fresh deli!

Ch
Review №73

Great little German Deli. Their Sandwiches are awesome. Highly recommend!

Ke
Review №74

Top brats and potato pancakes

Th
Review №75

Although I have never been to Germany this place made me feel like I took a trip there. Such an authentic feel with a wide variety of goods. Everything from chocolates, beer, baked goods, meats and more. You can aslo dine in cant wait to visit again.

Ka
Review №76

Wonderful little shop that carries hard to find German and Swiss items, a variety of beer and wine and fun German themed gifts. The best part though is their delicious home baked goods and deli. They have THE BEST Bavarian potato salad and excellent sausages.

Ke
Review №77

Perfect place for liquor chocolates and blueberry perseveres

Je
Review №78

Being pretty much the only game in town, this store stocks a nice selection of German beer, chocolates, meats, candies and other sundries. Prices are on the premium side but in some cases it is the only place in the D.C. Metro area that carries the item you are looking for. You can find some of the beer at a better price at one of the local beer & wine chains, but I dont mind paying a few cents more to support a local small business in lieu of a large chain

Ra
Review №79

I simply love their dishes. I always get awesome customer service there. The place is clean and the cashiers are always very friendly. Will visit here again.

Di
Review №80

Lots of things from Germany: food and beer of all kinds. Pretty expensive, but lots of choices. Good cold cuts and cheeses. Staff is helpful and friendly. Parking right outside makes it very convenient. If you are missing your time in Germany, this is the place for you.

Da
Review №81

Fresh made breads and authentic groceries from germany including beers and wines.Moreover they serve breakfast and lunch on site or to go. The eating area is very small and will not accommodate more than 20.The food offerings are not extensive but they are delicious. The picture below is breakfast priced reasonably at 8.00.The staff is always super nice and the store appears to makntain completely authentic foodsHighly recommend this place for a variety of reasons. Happy food and happy people.

Da
Review №82

Great place.

Gi
Review №83

Overpriced.

Je
Review №84

Amazing selection of German groceries. They have a great bakery and delivery selection as well. We also had lunch there and the customer service was excellent will definitely be returning more frequently. Plenty of parking in the back as well.

Ju
Review №85

Ive passed by this place many times and decided to stop today. For those that are familiar with the Italian store, this is equally as great but focused on German stuff. I ate a delicious weisswurst & pastry. Will definitely be back.

Ju
Review №86

Consistent high quality, been coming here for over a decade

Er
Review №87

My go to for German food shopping. Their homemade brats are some of my favorites ever, and they have many other styles if you want. All your traditional German meats are here, and usually they have more than one variety (we picked up three kinds of Liverwurst for a recent Oktoberfest breakfast). Rolls, cheeses, condiments, candies, beers, its all here. Service is efficient and friendly. You can also get sandwiches or sides ready to eat from the deli and have it on the spot in the small seating area.

Ma
Review №88

A special treat to visit this wonderful taste of Germany. Very helpful staff. All manner of sausages, cheeses, and specialty baked goods, as well as German condiments and seasonings. Lots of imported chocolates, candies, beers, and fine German wines from the Rhine and Mosel. Cant recommend them more highly. Great visit every time.

So
Review №89

A lot of European goods, imported chocolates, wine, beer, specialty salads and sandwiches, excellent customer service

Je
Review №90

Absolutely loved this place. Decided to take a road trip to visit this store and I was very pleased with it. I found some great items. Northeast Tennessee doesnt have any stores like this. I will be back and possibly order online also.

Al
Review №91

Very nice place great food and service

Ol
Review №92

Great selection of German food and beer!

Ju
Review №93

Authentic German food! Best brats around! Various lunch platters to choose from. Imported German foods, candy, beer, and wine which justifies the prices. Staff speaks German and is incredibly friendly. If you were stationed overseas or otherwise miss a taste of Germany this is the place to visit.

Ed
Review №94

Very friendly and helpful service, assortment of goods from different German speaking countries. My main attraction is the assortment of sausages made in-house. I especially liked an Austro-Hungarian sausage called a debreziner (?), like a tastier hot dog.

Sc
Review №95

Amazing selection. Good prices. Brought back so many memories of my childhood in Stuttgart.

st
Review №96

Great shop with German specialities. Specially the cold cuts, cheese and sausage selections are superb! Very friendly and helpfull staff.Highly recommended

Wi
Review №97

Awesome find! We had some sandwiches while there and took home some awesome sausage to grill. The beer selection is on point and there is an extensive selection of German candies and food. Try the homemade bratwurst!

Br
Review №98

German gourmet is your one stop shop for an amazing German cuisine. They are a nice little shop with a great assortment of wine and beer. Their deli is delicious, and the staff will even prepare meals which you can eat in their dining area. The bakery is heaven, I can not get enough of the Portuguese rolls (You have to get the Portuguese rolls). They also sell nifty novelty items like the beer steins. Although this place may be a little pricey, it is 200% worth it. You can tell the staff all take pride in their work.

Ka
Review №99

I love this place, its as german as german could get in the states they even have my favorite chips... driving an hour and a half for some bratwurst...TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!

JH
Review №100

So many good things in here; the cold cuts, the sausages and the cakes.. highly recommend getting the wieners (steam them dont boil; and serve with just some mustard, crispy onions or kraut. The Napoleons cake... that cake is just a rich piece of wonder with the sweetness of the vanilla custard cream and the crispness of the pastry. Half the size does suffice to knock you into a glycemic stupor though but its oh so enjoyable

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  • Address:5838 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, United States
  • Site:https://germangourmet.com/
  • Phone:+1 703-379-8080
Categories
  • Grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–7PM
  • Thursday:9AM–7PM
  • Friday:9AM–7PM
  • Saturday:10AM–4PM
  • Sunday:9AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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