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Is Lauer-Krauts Still Open? Update (Brighton, CO)

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As of September 2026, Lauer-Krauts is listed open on lauer-krauts.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Lauer-Krauts' own website was reachable and had a same-day last-modified server date on September 8, 2026, and Google Places lists the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 12, Episode 2
  • Original air date
  • Address 26 S 6th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured Lauer-Krauts in the season 12 episode "From Kraut to Couscous," which aired May 16, 2011, pairing the German-style kraut-and-sausage restaurant with a Moroccan couscous spot in the same episode. Lauer-Krauts is a restaurant at 26 S 6th Ave in Brighton, Colorado, a small city in the Denver metro area northeast of downtown Denver. The restaurant's website, lauer-krauts.com, is titled "Guy Fieri visits | Lauer Krauts," referencing the show's visit, and lists a phone number for the business. A check of the website on September 8, 2026 found the site returning a current server response, last modified that same day, and Google's business listing for the address showed an operational status, though the site listed no current menu prices, hours or online-ordering option.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Lauer-Krauts, an eatery in Brighton, Colorado, in the episode "Takeout: Goin' Big and Bringin' Home," which aired on Food Network on 2021-03-05 and centered on large takeout orders.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 12, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
From Kraut to Couscous
What was featured
German-style sausages and sauerkraut dishes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lauer-Krauts
Season / episode
Season 33, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Goin' Big and Bringin' Home
What was featured
Lauer-Krauts' menu, on a big-takeout-order episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lauer-Krauts

Frequently asked questions

Is Lauer-Krauts still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Lauer-Krauts is listed open on lauer-krauts.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Lauer-Krauts after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured Lauer-Krauts in the season 12 episode "From Kraut to Couscous," which aired May 16, 2011, pairing the German-style kraut-and-sausage restaurant with a Moroccan couscous spot in the same episode. As of September 2026, Lauer-Krauts is listed open on lauer-krauts.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Lauer-Krauts located?

26 S 6th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Lauer-Krauts?

Season 12, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 16, 2011. The episode is titled “From Kraut to Couscous”.

Is Lauer-Krauts still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

A check of the website on September 8, 2026 found the site returning a current server response, last modified that same day, and Google's business listing for the address showed an operational status, though the site listed no current menu prices, hours or online-ordering option. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
26 S 6th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
lauer-krauts.com

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Sources

  • lauer-krauts.com — http://lauer-krauts.com/
  • Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, S33E10 "Takeout: Goin' Big and Bringin' Home" (Food Network, aired 2021-03-05)

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