There's nothing particularly fancy about German Cold Cuts, the unassuming shop across from the Westfield Promenade in Woodland Hills. The smallish space offers shelves filled with traditional German ingredients and candies, but also carries a strong deli counter with everything from creamy European cheeses to cuts like olive loaf. Better still, they're available to be made into sandwiches, with options to throw in a bite of German pastry at the end as well.

Van Nuys German Deli is a 1970's-era institution, a classic Valley sandwich staple that's predictably short on charm but long on flavor and fun. Step into the old storefront for a collection of fan favorite ingredients to take home, then order up a big sandwich from the deli counter to really round out the experience.

An offshoot of La Brea mainstay Wirsthaus, Hermosa Beach’s Brat & Brau has quickly made itself at home in the beach city. Just a few steps from the bustling pier, the casual handmade sausage and beer joint is an ideal place for refueling after a day soaking in the sun.

As a more low key option for West Hollywood, Loreley doesn't play up the German beer garden angle much. That's okay for in-the-know locals who head in for a leafy setting filled with casual bar bites, lots of German beer, and plenty of outdoor seating. [Closed as of January 2018]

Wirtshaus is a long-running German favorite, with its deep wooden vibe and big steins of beer. During the restaurant's annual Oktoberfest celebrations it's easy to find lederhosen and accordion music, but all year long the place is busy sending out platters of sausages and pints of German beer.

It’s easy to feelwillkommenin Red Lion Tavern’s kitchy space. The chatlet-inspired confines are the place to enjoy heaping sausage platters enjoyed alongside steins of good German beers.

Germany’s favorite street food takes center stage at Grand Central Market staple Berlin Currywurst. With a selection of sausages stuffed into a bun with sauerkraut or served doused in curry sauce, this easy-going snack is an idyllic lunch on the go.

Located in the hippest neighborhoods in the City (that is the Arts District and Venice, of course), Wurstkuche is far for your average German beer garden. That’s largely thanks to a menu of exotic sausages to run from the classics to a rattlesnake and rabbit variety.

An offshoot of Wirtshaus, this Long Beach newcomer is fitting in nicely with the neighborhood thanks to its colorful interior design, ample outdoor seating, and a menu of hits like schnitzel and big soft pretzels.

One of the shining stars of the Long Beach restaurant scene is 4th and Olive, an Alsatian eatery that’s known for everything from their increasingly famous pretzel on down. Add in the fact that the restaurant actively hires veterans to run the place, and you've got a feel good story that tastes even better.

Pasadena's Der Wolfskopf (known to locals as just Der Wolf or The Wolf) is far from an authentic German experience, but that's okay. The place is comfortable for locals to head in for a drink and maybe some live music on weekends, while those seeking a more dedicated European experience can stick to the imported beer list and grab a pretzel or other snacks to boot. Don't skip on the spicy Polish kielbasa either.