Best German street food in the State of Iowa

Every bite from German Taste brings a little bit of Berlin to your tastebuds. Our main chefs, Gerd and Chris, serve up authentic German street food at farmers’ markets across Central Iowa, featuring their signature currywurst, grilled brats, and handmade extras from May through September.

Das Menü
(Don’t worry, it’s the same in English.)

Menü
The Original Currywurst
The Original Currywurst
$13.00

#1 German street food — sliced German sausage topped with our house-made curry ketchup and a dash of curry powder.

German Bratwurst
German Bratwurst
$13.00

Grilled bratwurst in a bun, served with Sauerkraut and your choice of mustard, ketchup, or plain.

Brat Burger
Brat Burger
$15.00

Brat burger on a bun, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and cheese.

Brat Reuben
Brat Reuben
$15.00

Bratwurst topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and house sauce on marbled rye.

Bauern Frühstück (Farmer's Breakfast)
Bauern Frühstück (Farmer's Breakfast)
$13.00

Bauern Frühstück is a bold, no-fuss farmer’s breakfast — crispy pan-fried potatoes, eggs, bacon, and onions — all tossed fresh off the grill and finished with a touch of herbs for that warm, hearty start to your day.

Eis Kaffee
Eis Kaffee
$10.00

A sweet and creamy German-style Eis Kaffee made with cold coffee, rich vanilla ice cream, and a swirl of whipped cream on top.

Warm Potato Salad (à la carte)
Warm Potato Salad (à la carte)
$5.00

Warm, creamy German-style potato salad with chives and paprika, served à la carte — included with every meal, or grab an extra on the side

Wo wir als Nächstes sind
(Where you'll find us next.)

We pop up at a few farmers’ markets around DSM, but no need to chase us down. Check the calendar to see exactly where we’ll be and when we’ll be there.

Zwei Köche.
Eine Mission.
Voller Geschmack.
(Two Chefs. One Mission. All Flavor.)

What started as a craving turned into a calling — After tasting mass-produced schnitzel at a local Oktoberfest, Gerd knew something had to change. So he found a 125-year-old German butcher, perfected his own currywurst recipe, and hit the market circuit. Along the way, he met Chris — who grew up learning recipes from his German and Italian grandmothers — and the two built German Taste: a seasonal street food stand dedicated to sharing the real flavors of Germany, one plate at a time.