About Us
A Family Tradition of Flavor & Heritage
At Lauer Krauts, we are proud to be a family-owned business dedicated to offering fresh, homemade krautburgers at affordable prices. A krautburger is a delightful German-Russian pastry pocket filled with a savory combination of hamburger, cabbage, onion, and our signature Lauer-Kraut.
Our Inspirations
Margaret Schreibvogel
Margaret Schreibvogel, our maternal grandmother, passed away before we had the opportunity to know her, but her legacy remains alive through cherished family stories. Revered as a remarkable woman, often described as nearly saint-like, she had the gift of transforming the simplest ingredients into meals that could feed many. Although we never tasted her cooking, our mother and aunts have lovingly passed down her culinary skills. We are blessed to have learned from them. Margaret, a mother of nine, worked tirelessly, caring for her family and contributing to the family’s truck farm. Her spirit and wisdom continue to inspire every recipe at Lauer Krauts.
Lori Lauer
Lori Lauer, our mother, grew up in a family of nine children—five girls and four boys. Her remarkable talent could elevate a simple bologna sandwich to something extraordinary. Our home was a favorite gathering spot for our friends, thanks to her constant culinary creations. Lori is the true inspiration behind Lauer Krauts, and her unwavering support has been a cornerstone of our journey. Without her, the courage to start our restaurant wouldn’t have been possible.
Bob Lauer
Bob Lauer, our father, is a wonderful man and our personal hero. Raised in Brighton, Colorado, he passed down the family tradition of making sauerkraut—a skill he learned from our Grandpa Martin. Although we never had the chance to meet Martin, who passed when we were just six months old, our dad has ensured that this tradition lives on, giving us a lasting connection to our family roots and our signature Lauer-kraut.
Mary Arnold
Mary Arnold, our mom's eldest sister, has always been more than just an aunt to us. Since Grandma Schreibvogel passed before we were born, Mary has filled the role of grandmother in our lives. She’s the creator of our much-loved Jailhouse Cake, and when asked why it’s named that, she simply says, “It’s full of fruits and nuts.” Her warmth and creativity have enriched both our lives and our menu.
Shirley Younger
Shirley Younger, our mom's second-oldest sister, was a beloved family member who we tragically lost to cancer about a year and a half after opening Lauer Krauts. We are forever grateful to her for sharing her famous chicken noodle soup and kouga recipes with us before she passed. Shirley was not only a dear companion, but also a culinary guide, and we continue to honor her memory by preparing her dishes. Every time we cook her recipes, it feels like we are keeping her spirit alive. Aunt Shirley, you are deeply missed.
Carol Oster
Carol Oster is my second to youngest Aunt on my Mom's side. Like all of my Moms family, she is a great cook. My Aunt Carol, who we refer to as "Auntie" really taught me how to make the majority of our soups. She is a great teacher and loves to cook too. She is very happy when she is feeding a huge crowd.
Dian Graves
Dian Graves is my youngest Aunt on my Mom's side. Aunt Dian is famous here at Lauer-Krauts for her homemade Honey Mustard. She puts everything but the kitchen sink in it. It is delicious and a favorite condiment here!
Robin Lauer-Trujillo
I was born and raised just 2 blocks from where Lauer-Krauts is located. After high school and college I worked for a family owned business for 13 years. I loved it. They had the good fortune of selling their business. As things do, they became very corporate and I wanted a change. I had always wanted to try a restaurant based on our families heritage and the kind of food we eat. My husband David Trujillo said "let's go for it". So with his love and support and that of our families, I opened Lauer-Krauts.
David Trujillo
I am so thankful and grateful to have such a wonderful and supportive husband. Without his devotion and support I would have never dreamt of opening Lauer Krauts. I will be forever grateful to him. I am the most blessed girl in the world.
History
Lauer-Krauts History
Lauer Krauts is a vision of family, hard work and time honored tradition. My Dad, Bob Lauer has been making his homemade sour kraut for more than 50 years. He learned how to make it from his Dad, Martin Lauer. Thus the name of our business Lauer Krauts. My Mom Lori is hands down the best cook I have and will ever know. She is from a large family of 9 kids, and is in her glory when she is cooking for tons of people. Both of my parents are Germans from Russia, so that is the type of cosine we serve. I have learned to make all our food from my Mom and her 4 sisters. All of which are very good cooks. I give full credit to my Mom and my Aunts for their recipes. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to learn directly from my Mom and my Aunts how to make our food. It is really a way that our family and traditions will live on for generations to come.
