Benders Brat Haus Menu

  • Beverages
  • Sandwiches and Krautburgers
  • Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Ham and Cheese
  • Fresh to Go
  • Sides and Extras
  • Desserts

Healthy Meal suggestions for Benders Brat Haus

  • Beverages
  • Sandwiches and Krautburgers
  • Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Ham and Cheese
  • Fresh to Go
  • Sides and Extras
  • Desserts
  • Hayley H.

    My dad and I ventured to Benders last summer for some good ole brats and warm German potato salad. I wasn't disappointed, but I felt that it was typical German cuisine with nothing really special. I do give them props as there aren't too many German restaurants in the area. If I specifically wanted a brat, Bender's would be my choice.

    (3)
  • Eric O.

    My girlfriend and I tried it out. We liked Benders a lot. Her only complaint was the brat was a little overcooked and a tad dry... I had the Krautburger and it was awesome! Prices and service are great. We will come back when in the mood for a quick bite of good stuff.

    (4)
  • Scott R.

    Bender's is awesome, I used to eat here all the time when I lived in Denver. I visited their new location while in town for the holidays. I showed up just as they were closing for Christmas, and they agreed to fire up the grill just for us even though they were in the process of closing. The brats are great, very tasty but not overly-greasy like other brats I've had. The German potato salad is delicious and very unique. I got some brats to go and grilled them for my family later that night, and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be back whenever I come to Denver.

    (5)
  • Brian D.

    This place is so clean it looks new. I LOVE that.

    (5)
  • Christi S.

    Have to admit, first of all, that I'm not German...so I may not know what I'm missing...but I find the krautburgers at this place to be AWESOME!! I didn't know what to order at first, I'm usually a "brat at the ballgame" kinda girl...but I decided on the burger and boy was I glad I did!!!! My husband absolutely loves the brats from here! I have to credit him for finding the place as we are not from CO, and he talked me into going for lunch a while back. Been going regularly ever since!! The only drawback, is that we have a 5 year old...and there isn't too much on the menu as far as "kids fare" goes. So he has to suffer through a tough skinned "hot dog" or an over-sized burger. Poor kid. LOL I'm sure one day he'll thank us for it. :)

    (4)
  • Michael W.

    I see no reason not to give this place 5 stars because of 5 words: Double Brat Sandwich with Cheese.

    (5)
  • Bradford P.

    This place has some excellent sausages. I had the double Italian sandwich with chips. It did not disappoint. The line looks a bit overwhelming but it moves very quickly. We were able to make it back to the office within an hour. The staff is super friendly. The only suggestion I would offer is that they offer a larger variety of sausages. I only saw bratwurst and Italian on the menu. I will definitely be back when visiting the area.

    (4)
  • Blythe K.

    My favorite lunch place in Aurora. Very limited menu, and with good reason. The brats are delicious and you shouldn't come here unless that's what you're getting. Fast service, good prices. Strange though, it's usually at least 75% male clientele. Makes it a sausage-fest in more than one way.

    (5)
  • mike m.

    This place is the Brat Bomb. They make them fresh, cook them fresh, have quick service. Get the Double Brat w/cheese sandwhich! You will love it. You can also get Brats to take to your home party.

    (5)
  • Ron K.

    Excellent brats, homemade everyday fresh. If your really hungry get the double; great service.

    (5)
  • David W.

    My client says "I have a great lunch place that serves really good brats...". I think to myself "really good brats in Aurora, CO?". I'm in! Bender's doesn't look like much from the outside, but the line out the door speaks volumes about the yummy goodness this little place cranks out. Despite the fact they are known for their brats, I went with the Runza (Krautburger). I was expecting a burger with kraut on it. Not the case. I received this hot-pocket-esque soft as a pillow bun filled with kraut, onions, and beef. Delicious! I can honestly say that I have never had anything quite like it. Yum. To accompany my Krautburger, I choose the Warm German Potato Salad. Once again, I have never had anything quite like it. Yum Again! I've had cold German potato salad before, but this was just on a different level. The decor is.............. ah shit who cares about the decor this place has some kick ass food that I'd sit on crates in order to get some. The service was extremely courteous and very fast. I most definitely will be returning to Benders! 1 Runza 1 Soda --------------------- $7.00

    (4)
  • Chris M.

    Some of the best Brats I've had. The only thing negative I can say is the place is crowded with people trying to get Brats themselves, so I won't deduct a star for it.

    (5)
  • Cash B.

    Let me start by saying that this place would get 5 stars if the atmosphere was a little bit better. The walls have no identity, seriously there's flags from every college football team in the country, there's teams AND their rivals on the same wall! Get specific here owner guy, we know that you don't like all of those teams and it just comes across as cheesy. Healthy brats. That's right, I said it. HEALTHY BRATWURST. I can't remember the specs on these things but they are like 1/3 the fat of a normal store bought bratwurst, INSANITY. I got the double brat sandwich with the warm potato salad, pretty much a perfect lunch and not having to bus your own tables is a plus. We've since been back to pick up some more brats just to cook on our own, and let me tell you, cooking them on the grill is even better than eating them at the restaurant.

    (4)
  • Robert G.

    Bender's Brat Haus in Aurora, is a small 'mom and pop' type German restaurant that is the last of a dying breed-real authentic food, not the corporate crap we are all so use to. They feature home made sausages (to die for) and other meats along with German potato salad and many great side dishes-all made in house! The staff is super friendly and it boast a wall of pennants of practically every college team in the country. This is the type of place that Guy Fieri from Food Network would love to visit if he knew about. Not only am I impressed with the food and that the owner keeps telling me that I look like Bruce Willis, he actually calls me, "Brucie" ; but my friend from Wisconsin says that many of the dishes are served there as well and are very good. Near Buckley Air Force Base it may be a little bit out of the way for some folks and they are only open during the day and closed on Sundays, But, this little gem is well worth the trip, if you love home made cooking with a German/Wisconsin flair. Hey, what's wrong with being treated like a movie star anyway? It's just an added bonus for me.

    (4)
  • Harvey L.

    Bender's is something very unique to Aurora. A locally owned business that offers something different than the standard fast food joint: Wisconsin style brats served on an excellent roll that goes well with a dab of brown mustard and kraut. The brats are delicious, but I think it's the roll that makes the sandwich. Always fresh, they have just the right bite. Definitely worth a stop if you are anywhere in the neighborhood.

    (4)
  • Erin J.

    Such good food! My dad and I have stopped there before baseball games just to get GOOD brats and stay in the baseball spirit. The potato salad is so delicious that my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

    (4)
  • A J.

    Meh... that about sums it up... Called and got take out, ordered a double brat and a krautbuger w/ a side of warm german potato salad. I gotta admit, I thought that it would be much better than it actually was. The krautburger was pretty bland and last I checked, you need more than chopped cabbage for kraut (it had zero tang or bite to it). I ate one of the brats out of the double brat and decided to take the other one and the rest of the kraut home to the dog cause I sure wasn't going to eat it. And the warm potato salad seems like they cut up boiled potatoes and dumped some generic dressing on the top of it. The place is new, nice and clean, but that's about all it has going for it. It's too far off the highway to detour for bland, uninspired food, I will not be back.

    (2)
  • John B.

    So...I finally got around to visiting the new location. Bright, clean, easy access, and totally lacking character. So I took away a star. The food and service is still great - it's hard to improve on what is close to perfect. But I really miss the slightly dingy, worn around the edges atmosphere of the old location where they'd been for many, many years. I had many little league post game lunches there with my wife, and now grown, married and moved away son. I guess my attachment to the old place is as sentimental as practical. I'll give the new location some time to develop character, and earn it's fifth star back; but for now it's like visiting a common fast food joint, with much better food.

    (4)
  • Paul Z.

    It was 11:25AM and the lunch line was already out the door. I overheard other patrons saying, "it used to be just this room, then they expanded and added this new seating section." In this long, but fast moving line with me were the kind of guys I imagine eating Brats, Hot Dogs, and Burgers on a regular basis. There was a large contingent of law enforcement personnel (plain clothes), Army / Air National Guard (in camouflage), and other All-American, Ford F-150 driving type fellas. Two friendly women took my order - a cheese burger, baked beens, chips and a coke. I was given a number and in less than 5 minutes my delicious, perfectly cooked burger was on my table. I can't recommend this place more highly. It was one of the better burgers I have had and the price was very reasonable. My meal was about $8. I imagine it's a favorite among locals and living in Wash Park, I see it as well worth a 25 minute drive to meet a good friend for an All-American (or German?) meal. I can't wait to go back and try a brat.

    (5)
  • MJ M.

    Brats were good. Bread/Buns were good. The warm german potato salad was a huge disappointement. If you have never had authentic warm german potato salad then I guess it would be ok but this is not what we expected. Prices were decent and service was so-so. I would probably not go here again as I feel you can get a brat just as good at the cart outside any home depot. Highlight of the visit: The autographed sleeveless t-shirt signed by Huey Lewis and the News in a frame!

    (3)
  • Emily E.

    My favorite item here is the krautburger, which is basically a beef and cabbage (not sauerkraut) pierog. The brats are still excellent. They've added a few other sandwiches to the menu, including Italian sausage and actual hamburgers. Their new place is much brighter than the old one, and lacks the shabby/dingy charm that has given others pause in the past. The parking lot is easy to get in and out of from either direction--another improvement on the old location. Oh, and for those who care--there's beer.

    (4)
  • Doug Y.

    Hahahahaha! The people writing bad reviews for Bender's just don't get it. The name of the place is Bender's BRAT House. This isn't a fancy-schmancy restaurant and If you don't like brats, don't know what a homemade brat should taste like... then, why the hell are you eating here? Jeezus-duh-for-gawd-sakes why??? This is not the Panera "we serve soups that came out of a bag" cheese sandwich making place or we serve only Continental Brand Sausages or only Johnsonville brats. Look at the menu when you walk in. "Sheboygan style brats" as in Sheboygan Wisconsin. As in a style of brats that has been around since the 1920's. Friggin' people these days! Gawwwwdammit! Calm, must remain calm... Okay, so you see I thought we had lost Bender's 'cause I used to eat their food when they were down on Sable(?) when I used to have band practices out here. Well, my drummer moved and I gotta admit I forgot about them and when I tried to find the spot again it was gone. Well I had to come clear the hell out here to Bum-fuck Aurora for work and low and behold! Not more than a couple blocks from where my drummer used to live... Friggin Bender's!!! Yay and boo. Could you guys have moved any farther away from the rest of humanity? Sheesh! So yeah, If I'm out ever clear the fock out here again I'll def stop in but until then... well... maybe I'll come all the way out here again for a brat but for crissakes guys!

    (4)
  • Eric And Jennifer R.

    The menu and ordering process was confusing. Or I'm just retarded. We ordered a krautburger with cheese which was posted on the board. The girl at the register said they don't serve cheese with krautburger. My husband said that it was on the board. The girl quickly said, "NO, we don't serve it with cheese." Ok. The brats are average. The warm and cold German potato salad was ok. The beans were delicious. My in-laws are German. They speak, eat and sing German. I love mom and grandma's German food. I was not impressed with Bender's food. I still like Helga's for German food. However, many locals love their food. It comes down to preference. I would eat here again but would not be high on my list.

    (3)
  • Matthew M.

    Great place to grab lunch and their brats are pretty darn good. I lived in Germany for six years and always love to stop by here to get some German brats every once in a while. Their German potato salad is not my favorite (it is a little different than what I am used to), but the baked beans are to die for!

    (4)
  • Steven E.

    Great brats, and if you have someone in your crew that does not like brats, they have great burgers too. Great toppings. Great small town atmosphere in the restaurant!

    (5)
  • Sloan R.

    I don't know...ya I guess it's fine. Definitely looses some gravitas location-wise by being in Aurora. If it were in downtown Denver I would probably conclude that it tasted better. just being honest. Wunderbar. I probably won't come back....nah, I might. We'll see.

    (4)
  • Jodi A.

    Love Bender's ! The menu is simple and has been the same for years. The quality has remained consistant. I heart Krautburgers and spicy brown mustard ! When I make them at home though, I add some hot sauce to the cabbage and ground beef and onions while I make the filling. Good comfort food on a chilly day !

    (4)
  • Gabe M.

    This place is great! Clean simple menu Fab brauts on a hoagie roll, warm ptatoe salad pretty good very unique. Next time I'll try the Krautburger.

    (4)
  • Mary C.

    the brat was overly flavored with pepper.... the warm german potato salad was soupy....

    (3)
  • Ellen L.

    Very popular place with everyone in the neighborhood. The decor is welcoming and I love all the help- yourself condiments. A must try.

    (4)
  • Marla K.

    It is what it is! Clean, fast, and ultimately...a grilled brat on a bun. Great clean strip mall location, open 10-4 and small, fast, and noshable. The hot potato salad is small cube/ diced red potatoes in a sugar/vinegar dressing, mild...and is portion sized in its own container. The brats good, soft round roll...good too. No crazy unexpected magic going on. The kratbuger is a dough pocket with ground beef & cabbage inside. It's a little small and generally bland as you would expect flour/cabbage/beef to be. Think of knish meeting a pierogi. This place is simple and good. I'd like to see them with some 'house' mustards..it would be an up-sell for them.

    (4)
  • Nikki K.

    This place has amazing brats! A great family owned place to eat! Simple but great meal! They also have great homemade cookies!

    (5)
  • Heather G.

    My friends took me here for lunch as I am a huge fan of krautburgers and trying to find a good place to eat them. So far, I have yet to find such a place. Again, if you have really had a krautburger or German potato salad or sausuage, you cannot give this place more that 3 stars. The sausage was overcooked, took a couple of krautburgers home, underseasoned, and the potato salad way way too sweet. It was crowded and people in this neck of the woods swear by it but, definitly not only have I eaten better, have made better. Won't be back.

    (2)
  • Stuart U.

    The Brats here are great! The staff is friendly and welcoming. Great job!

    (5)
  • Matt B.

    I better bang this review out before the food coma sets in, and I had a single. It's not that it's an unusually large portion or anything. It's just so down to earth good that I feel the need to curl up in a lil ball and nap in a aura of culinary bliss. Had the single Brat sandwich with a bit of kraut and some mustard (what else is there for a brat). Also had the hot german potato salad. Both were excellent. The brat had a good solid flavor. The bun was tasty. The potato salad was flavorful and satisfying. It had perfectly cooked red potatoes in a slightly sweet, slightly sour dressing. The whole meal lacked complexity, and the simplest things done right are the most challenging. These guys do it right. On top of that, it's dirt cheap, driving the value through the roof.

    (4)
  • Rikki M.

    Yum!! Went for lunch with my husband, and I have to say-I was surprised they were so packed. I like German food, but it's always some rendition of meat and sauerkraut, but I had the italian sandwich and though it was really simple, there was no sauerkraut:) My only problem was that eating a sausage on a sandwich bun leaves a little bit to be desired, there's more bread than brat. Having said that, I really enjoyed the brat sandwich, and I think I'll go again-my husband had the "Three Pig", and he was sucking it down....making love might be a better description of what I saw going on in the very same booth as me....in fact it made me jealous. There, I said it. I'm jealous of a pig. **Military Discount**

    (4)
  • Kellen B.

    Amazing place! Been coming to Benders for 10+ years and it's always good. Easily the best brats in Denver. The newish location is a lot bigger than the old spot and nicer looking. If your having a BBQ this is the love to come for your food. Their baked beans are awesome and their fresh sausage and brats cook so nicely on the gill at home. THE only place to go for brats. Weather you want some to take home and cook or just to dine in.

    (5)
  • Alan N.

    Tiny little place but it's pretty good here. They have a good selection of brats, but the hoagies or whatever that they use is too much, I ended up throwing away about half of the bread but that just might be me. Try this place out, it's pretty good!

    (4)
  • JJ S.

    Had a brat sandwich and coleslaw...all delicious! Relaxed atmosphere too. Will be back!

    (4)
  • Nika G.

    I've been to Benders many times, and finally decided to write a review on this awesome place. I will go out of my way to get some of their delicious bratwursts. Everything is pretty straightforward on the menu - pick your brat, pick your bread, and grab a seat. Homemade horseradish and sauerkraut, dijon mustard, and some onions and peppers - you have yourself an incredibly meal. If you're looking for a quick, delicious, homemade, and authentic meal Bender's is your spot!

    (5)
  • Shea S.

    Having grown up in WI, me and brats go way back. Bender's gets my stamp of approval with a very tasty bratwurst and some great sounding sides. I had the double brat, which was a little awkward on the round bun, but it all worked out in the end. The bun was a great brat-friendly bread, while the warm German potato salad was the perfect side. I just wish they weren't so far out of the way. However, it's a fairly easy stop if going to/from the airport from the south side. Almost docked them a star for having far too many OU and Ohio State pennants up in a single establishment. Let it slide due to the interesting diversity of other pennants. You're lucky, Bender's.

    (4)
  • M K.

    This is just based on a one time visit so far. Usually I like to try and go a couple of times before I review a place. Went on a Wednesday at peak of lunch time. There were a few people in line and while I wished the line moved a little faster, I'll trade a bit of speed for friendly customer service, which I received. I ordered the 3 pig sandwich with a drink. Sandwich was very good, and full of flavor. I especially like the buns - they hold up with the grease from the brat and liquid from toppings well. Felt it might be slightly over priced @ $11 for a brat and drink but still within the realm of worth it every now and then if you're having a craving. Restaurant was pretty clean with two or three tables needing bused when I got there, and were attended to during the 25 minutes I was there. Definitely worth a try, and I'll definitely be going back to try other stuff and update my review.

    (3)
  • Big M.

    Great place to eat! My favorite is the 3 pig sandwhich! One of my favorite lunch spots and they give a military discount :)

    (5)
  • Sarah H.

    I've been meaning to try out Bender's for a while now based on the positive yelp reviews and well, the fact that they serve brats and I really like Brats. If I was scoring just on the basis of the food, I'd give Benders three stars. I appreciate that the brats are made in house and made fresh, but they weren't that different than other brats I've had and I was very disappointed that they offered no variations - seems like if you're a brat house you should serve at least 4-5 different kinds of brats. The brat was served in a hamburger bun which was good and fresh but too much bread-to-meat ratio. The toppings bar offered a decent selection - mustard, ketchup, saurkraut, horseradish - but the latter two tasted strangely watered down. The reason Bender's gets scored down to a two star is because of the service and cleanliness. We tried four tables before we found one that wasn't covered in crumbs and toppings and the floor was equally disgusting. The same was true for the topping bar. We told the guy at the counter we were new but there was no explanation of how this place works, how to order, where to find toppings. And when we left without our table number he sarcastically told us to take it if we wanted our food. Which seemed rather unecessary since we were one of two groups in the restaurant at the time. The price is decent for the food you get, but if I ever come back to Benders, I'll definitely stick to take out to avoid the bad service and icky atmosphere as much as possible.

    (2)
  • Her R.

    Hot dog was alright, but not worth $6, price is not expensive, but not worth it on this hot dog. Bread is good but not long enough to cover brat. What really brings their product to a cheesy level is that is not prepared in the kitchen, but you are supplied with a bunch of little packets, 7-11 style. On the plus side, which is reason I give them 2 stars is because they grill the brat. Definitely not going back.

    (2)
  • Dave G.

    Brat Haus? The moment I saw that in the name, I knew I had to come. It doesn't say Sausage Haus or Dog Haus. Brats are in da Haus. Hundreds of them behind a glass case, made in haus, ready to go either on their grill or to be sold by the pound for you to take home to your grill. I have to say, I'm not up on my Brat history and had to look up Sheboygan, which is a county in Wisconsin known for their Brats. I can't personally vouch for Benders doing their brats exactly how it's done in Sheboygan, but I would assume that anyone being so specific about their brats, knows exactly what they are doing. yelp.com/biz_photos/bend… Apparently in Sheboygan, they only grill their brats over a charcoal grill and while I didn't check if Bender's is using charcoal, this was a nice flame grilled brat. I went with the double as other yelpers have recommended. It's a large Kaiser Roll with just the end cut off to let you know which end is up. It clearly is meant to hold 2 bratwursts, or you'll have way too much bun. It was a very fresh roll and held together nicely even topped with kraut, onions, and mustard. The Brat was very tasty, but actually on the lean side, which I found surprising. As my eyes scanned around the room, I saw a sign posted next to the display case that bragged how Bender's Brats are low in fat and only 170 calories per brat. I'm not sure this is a good thing as you aren't exactly trying to be healthy when choosing to eat a brat, or in my case 2 of them. yelp.com/biz_photos/bend… This is an order at the counter place, take a number, then they bring you your brat plain. From there you can take it up to their fix ins counter, which I must say is a little too close to the drink area and creates a bit of a log jam as it's very narrow here. They have kraut, onions, horseradish, cherry hot peppers, yellow or brown mustard, and ketchup. The Brat comes with a choice of side, I went with cold potato salad. I'm just not a big fan of warm German potato salad, but I see other yelpers saying it's very good. I wish I tried the baked beans as they looked good too. Something else that caught my eye, and I will try if I make a return trip, a Kraut Burger. I've never heard of a kraut burger before and I didn't see anyone order one while I was there, but the yelp descriptions sound good. They did have a special on the menu that as a yelper, I should have tried. 3 pigs - it was a sliced brat with grilled ham and topped with bacon. I decided it was best to keep it simple on this visit and leave the specials for the regulars. But perhaps I missed something awesome! The menu is fairly simple here, brats, mild italian sausage, beef hot dog, burgers. That's about it. If it works don't fix it. Lots of military customers eat here as it's near a base and they offer military discounts.

    (4)
  • Jesse R.

    Came in for a krautburger and potato salad fix and left happy. Its a quiet place with fast-food style ordering, but not fast-food style food. The ingredients were great, down to the home made ketchup. My little one had a hot ham and swiss sandwich and the ham was fresh and tasty. We'll be back again for the brats next time.

    (5)
  • Narissa P.

    Awesome brats! This casual eatery is perfect for lunch and they have burgers too! Writing this review is making me hungry.

    (5)
  • Rachel R.

    Coming from out of town, I had no idea what to expect. From the outside, it looked a little divey, maybe questionable food.... But once inside, I got the picture! Brat What? YES! You will be in meat heaven. Brats, burgers, sausages oh my! I was impressed with the warm potato salad and chili as well. Bender, you made me a brat believer

    (4)
  • D R.

    I was a butcher in Wisconsin for 8 years of my teenage and young adult life. Used to hand 'roll' 300#s of brats a week ... Johnsonville aint the gold standard for Wisconsin brats. I work for a German company ... it just so happened a German brought me to this place for the 1st time today. What else do you need to know .. :) Benders is the gold standard for Denver area brats ... location is on dark side of moon, buuuuut, I'll be taking the time to wear a path over there fairly routinely. The warm german potato salad is great too ... the condiment bar is the shiznit. Will they put one over in Edgewater or Wheat Ridge location. Or more specifically : the abandoned corner lot on the NE side of 29th and Sheridan. :) I'll eat there frequently, I'll promote your products. Word of mouth is on Bender's side ... This place warms my heart ... it really does. Another great product from the great state of Wisconsin goes national. Go Packers ... :)

    (5)
  • Scott C.

    This is by far my favorite place to eat of all time. Anytime I am hungry and in that part of town I stop at benders. The staff is great and the food is better.

    (5)
  • Lindy S.

    Nobody has reviewed the krautburgers yet, so.... THE KRAUTBURGERS ARE ALSO REALLY GOOD!!!

    (4)
  • Kevin H.

    Just like back home :-) Best brats in Denver and the potato salad(s) are terrific. This is a great place to sit down but still get a quick meal.

    (5)
  • Emily D.

    Love this place! Amazing brauts. I always get the braut meal on that amazing delicious, home baked kaiser roll, so I can't really comment on the other menu options but I imagine they are great. Family owned business and great service. German potato salad is delish! As far as atmosphere goes, just a basic deli, great for lunch, nothing special decor wise, but clean and cute with college penant theme. Lots of clientele from the air force base. Keep up the good work, Benders!

    (5)
  • Angry C.

    Awesomeeeeeeee

    (5)
  • Lisa V.

    My husband eats here all the time and loves it. I wasn't as impressed, but that says more about my preferences than the restaurant. The potato salad is VERY unique. The man behind the counter cheerfully offered me a generous sample to try, and I decided to give it a shot as my side. (When in Rome...) I believe these brats are high quality. so if you're craving them be sure to give this place a try. Just not my cup of tea though...

    (3)
  • Brenda P.

    They specialize in Brats and Italian Sausage, but they have a few other items on their menu. They also have German Potato Salad. Close to Buckley Airforce Base, so lots of military personnel eat here during the lunch rush. The food is always good, and the service is fast. This is the standard stand-in-line-place-your-order-get-a-number-take-­a-seat type of restaurant. The restaurant is of adequate size so you won't have trouble finding a table, even during the rush.

    (4)
  • Kristi B.

    I guess I expected a restaurant but it is more fast food-ish. Menu is minimal but the brats were really good. Expect just brats though and a few sides.

    (3)
  • Jessi H.

    This place is terrible. Do not go here if you expect to order food and have it at least put together as in a sandwich made into a sandwich instead of a few slices of cheese slapped between two pieces of bread with lettuce and pickles in separate baggies. I honestly do not think I could be more unimpressed. Absolutely awful.

    (1)
  • Michael B.

    We finally discovered Bender's after being in town for 7 years, and I'm glad we did. They keep the menu simple, doing what they do best, and the food is delicious. Plus you can have them wrap up some fresh brats or Italian sausage for later.

    (4)
  • Dana B.

    I work nearby and have been attempting to try more local restaurants that are not chains. I had the plain bratwurst and really enjoyed the flavor! The restaurant is clean with plenty of seating and decorated with all kinds of sports teams and colleges. There are a couple flat screens with ESPN. It's located in the Bristol Village plaza, near a nail place, Crossfit gym, wing place, and Asian diner. You can tell this place gets busy! Luckily, I arrived before 11:30am and beat the crowd.

    (4)
  • Vince R.

    Tried both sausages and the were both very dry inside and way under seasoned. The cole slaw tasted like it came out of a five gallon bucket right off the food service truck. The people were very nice if that helps.

    (2)
  • Julie L.

    After waiting all morning for my truck to be serviced, I was seeing double from hunger. Not a huge brat fan I decided to check Bender's out anyways. I'm always up for a good workout but not when it comes to my jaw muscles. Although the single brat was good in flavor, the bread was very chewy and the outer skin of the brat was very tough and the edges too well done and almost hard. Just under $5 for a single brat and chips which isn't bad except I was still hungry afterwards. On my way out for now for lunch #2.

    (2)
  • Brenden W.

    Awesome food and great value! These are the best brats I have had. I even had to buy some for a bbq at work, they were a hit!

    (5)
  • Amber G.

    This place is amazing. Best brats Ive ever had. They are flavorful and have a great snap when you bite into them.

    (5)
  • mike s.

    Stopped by here on a whim. Had the kraut burger, which isn't a burger and doesn't have kraut. Or sausage either. It is a stuffed pastry with meat, spices and cheese. Very good! Staff was very friendly and food came fast. Really good condiment station with good mustard and good kraut! I mean the kraut was really good - not too much vinegar and not too wet. Only reason that I didn't give a 5 star is that the prices are about $1 - $1.50 more than what they should be. Especially given the strip-mall location, rent can't be that much right? That is unless the meat is all-natural, but I don't recall reading that (and so I could be wrong on that), thus it seems pricey.

    (4)
  • Cobra K.

    I really wanted to like this place. Overall assessment from group I came with was that the brats and the italian sausages were just okay. We kept comparing to Johnsonville Brats and some of us preferred the Johnsonville ones. Ordered the double sandwich with chips (one italian and one brat). Topping can be found across from the fountain drink dispenser...pickled relish, sauer kraut and onions. Brats were nothing to write home about. I almost don't want to write about them in this review...they were just okay. Place is clean and busy...staff were friendly and the food came out fast! Fits the need for the 1 hour lunch break, but would recommend going somewhere else. Taste just wasn't there.

    (3)
  • Lori P.

    The staff was helpful and friendly. Restaurant itself was clean and bright. I like the idea that you can buy their fresh brauts to take home and grill yourself. The German potato salad was DELISH ! Maybe mine was the exception but my braut seemed a little on the overcooked side. Extremely tough skin and dry. At some point I'll be back to give it another try , but for now there are many other options that are better.

    (3)
  • John W.

    What can I say? Going to Bender's was a special treat for the Raytheon lunch bunch. We had to get there EARLY (11 am) or the line would be too long to make it within an hour. We'd also kid anyone one who ordered anything but a brat (like a krautburger) but everything on the menu is good. The windows says they are Sheboygan style and I wouldn't know. I do know they are good. They come as singles or doubles (both come on a BIG bun) and usual sides of a sack of potato chips delivered by one of the girls working there (known around our shop as Bender's Babes). The Krautburger isn't a burger. Its hamburger and veggies in a kind of sealed bread pouch. Good tasting even if you get made fun of for ordering a burger. The potato salad is excellent. Its warm or cold and I can't tell you what is better. I took my dad here when he visited Denver. My older sister asked him about the visit later: "Where did John take you?" "To the hot dog place." "what did you think?" "It was good." Believe me when I say this is a ringing endorsement from someone who still can't find clam chowder he likes (not enough clams and too many potatoes). I'd order a pound of brats as Christmas presents for both my dad and my brother-in-law. Strange to be sure, but its something unique that they can't get and its good.

    (5)
  • Emily E.

    My favorite item here is the krautburger, which is basically a beef and cabbage (not sauerkraut) pierog. The brats are still excellent. They've added a few other sandwiches to the menu, including Italian sausage and actual hamburgers. Their new place is much brighter than the old one, and lacks the shabby/dingy charm that has given others pause in the past. The parking lot is easy to get in and out of from either direction--another improvement on the old location. Oh, and for those who care--there's beer.

    (4)
  • Dave G.

    Brat Haus? The moment I saw that in the name, I knew I had to come. It doesn't say Sausage Haus or Dog Haus. Brats are in da Haus. Hundreds of them behind a glass case, made in haus, ready to go either on their grill or to be sold by the pound for you to take home to your grill. I have to say, I'm not up on my Brat history and had to look up Sheboygan, which is a county in Wisconsin known for their Brats. I can't personally vouch for Benders doing their brats exactly how it's done in Sheboygan, but I would assume that anyone being so specific about their brats, knows exactly what they are doing. yelp.com/biz_photos/bend… Apparently in Sheboygan, they only grill their brats over a charcoal grill and while I didn't check if Bender's is using charcoal, this was a nice flame grilled brat. I went with the double as other yelpers have recommended. It's a large Kaiser Roll with just the end cut off to let you know which end is up. It clearly is meant to hold 2 bratwursts, or you'll have way too much bun. It was a very fresh roll and held together nicely even topped with kraut, onions, and mustard. The Brat was very tasty, but actually on the lean side, which I found surprising. As my eyes scanned around the room, I saw a sign posted next to the display case that bragged how Bender's Brats are low in fat and only 170 calories per brat. I'm not sure this is a good thing as you aren't exactly trying to be healthy when choosing to eat a brat, or in my case 2 of them. yelp.com/biz_photos/bend… This is an order at the counter place, take a number, then they bring you your brat plain. From there you can take it up to their fix ins counter, which I must say is a little too close to the drink area and creates a bit of a log jam as it's very narrow here. They have kraut, onions, horseradish, cherry hot peppers, yellow or brown mustard, and ketchup. The Brat comes with a choice of side, I went with cold potato salad. I'm just not a big fan of warm German potato salad, but I see other yelpers saying it's very good. I wish I tried the baked beans as they looked good too. Something else that caught my eye, and I will try if I make a return trip, a Kraut Burger. I've never heard of a kraut burger before and I didn't see anyone order one while I was there, but the yelp descriptions sound good. They did have a special on the menu that as a yelper, I should have tried. 3 pigs - it was a sliced brat with grilled ham and topped with bacon. I decided it was best to keep it simple on this visit and leave the specials for the regulars. But perhaps I missed something awesome! The menu is fairly simple here, brats, mild italian sausage, beef hot dog, burgers. That's about it. If it works don't fix it. Lots of military customers eat here as it's near a base and they offer military discounts.

    (4)
  • Jesse R.

    Came in for a krautburger and potato salad fix and left happy. Its a quiet place with fast-food style ordering, but not fast-food style food. The ingredients were great, down to the home made ketchup. My little one had a hot ham and swiss sandwich and the ham was fresh and tasty. We'll be back again for the brats next time.

    (5)
  • Narissa P.

    Awesome brats! This casual eatery is perfect for lunch and they have burgers too! Writing this review is making me hungry.

    (5)
  • Shea S.

    Having grown up in WI, me and brats go way back. Bender's gets my stamp of approval with a very tasty bratwurst and some great sounding sides. I had the double brat, which was a little awkward on the round bun, but it all worked out in the end. The bun was a great brat-friendly bread, while the warm German potato salad was the perfect side. I just wish they weren't so far out of the way. However, it's a fairly easy stop if going to/from the airport from the south side. Almost docked them a star for having far too many OU and Ohio State pennants up in a single establishment. Let it slide due to the interesting diversity of other pennants. You're lucky, Bender's.

    (4)
  • M K.

    This is just based on a one time visit so far. Usually I like to try and go a couple of times before I review a place. Went on a Wednesday at peak of lunch time. There were a few people in line and while I wished the line moved a little faster, I'll trade a bit of speed for friendly customer service, which I received. I ordered the 3 pig sandwich with a drink. Sandwich was very good, and full of flavor. I especially like the buns - they hold up with the grease from the brat and liquid from toppings well. Felt it might be slightly over priced @ $11 for a brat and drink but still within the realm of worth it every now and then if you're having a craving. Restaurant was pretty clean with two or three tables needing bused when I got there, and were attended to during the 25 minutes I was there. Definitely worth a try, and I'll definitely be going back to try other stuff and update my review.

    (3)
  • Rikki M.

    Yum!! Went for lunch with my husband, and I have to say-I was surprised they were so packed. I like German food, but it's always some rendition of meat and sauerkraut, but I had the italian sandwich and though it was really simple, there was no sauerkraut:) My only problem was that eating a sausage on a sandwich bun leaves a little bit to be desired, there's more bread than brat. Having said that, I really enjoyed the brat sandwich, and I think I'll go again-my husband had the "Three Pig", and he was sucking it down....making love might be a better description of what I saw going on in the very same booth as me....in fact it made me jealous. There, I said it. I'm jealous of a pig. **Military Discount**

    (4)
  • Kellen B.

    Amazing place! Been coming to Benders for 10+ years and it's always good. Easily the best brats in Denver. The newish location is a lot bigger than the old spot and nicer looking. If your having a BBQ this is the love to come for your food. Their baked beans are awesome and their fresh sausage and brats cook so nicely on the gill at home. THE only place to go for brats. Weather you want some to take home and cook or just to dine in.

    (5)
  • Alan N.

    Tiny little place but it's pretty good here. They have a good selection of brats, but the hoagies or whatever that they use is too much, I ended up throwing away about half of the bread but that just might be me. Try this place out, it's pretty good!

    (4)
  • JJ S.

    Had a brat sandwich and coleslaw...all delicious! Relaxed atmosphere too. Will be back!

    (4)
  • Nika G.

    I've been to Benders many times, and finally decided to write a review on this awesome place. I will go out of my way to get some of their delicious bratwursts. Everything is pretty straightforward on the menu - pick your brat, pick your bread, and grab a seat. Homemade horseradish and sauerkraut, dijon mustard, and some onions and peppers - you have yourself an incredibly meal. If you're looking for a quick, delicious, homemade, and authentic meal Bender's is your spot!

    (5)
  • Big M.

    Great place to eat! My favorite is the 3 pig sandwhich! One of my favorite lunch spots and they give a military discount :)

    (5)
  • Sarah H.

    I've been meaning to try out Bender's for a while now based on the positive yelp reviews and well, the fact that they serve brats and I really like Brats. If I was scoring just on the basis of the food, I'd give Benders three stars. I appreciate that the brats are made in house and made fresh, but they weren't that different than other brats I've had and I was very disappointed that they offered no variations - seems like if you're a brat house you should serve at least 4-5 different kinds of brats. The brat was served in a hamburger bun which was good and fresh but too much bread-to-meat ratio. The toppings bar offered a decent selection - mustard, ketchup, saurkraut, horseradish - but the latter two tasted strangely watered down. The reason Bender's gets scored down to a two star is because of the service and cleanliness. We tried four tables before we found one that wasn't covered in crumbs and toppings and the floor was equally disgusting. The same was true for the topping bar. We told the guy at the counter we were new but there was no explanation of how this place works, how to order, where to find toppings. And when we left without our table number he sarcastically told us to take it if we wanted our food. Which seemed rather unecessary since we were one of two groups in the restaurant at the time. The price is decent for the food you get, but if I ever come back to Benders, I'll definitely stick to take out to avoid the bad service and icky atmosphere as much as possible.

    (2)
  • Her R.

    Hot dog was alright, but not worth $6, price is not expensive, but not worth it on this hot dog. Bread is good but not long enough to cover brat. What really brings their product to a cheesy level is that is not prepared in the kitchen, but you are supplied with a bunch of little packets, 7-11 style. On the plus side, which is reason I give them 2 stars is because they grill the brat. Definitely not going back.

    (2)
  • Doug Y.

    Hahahahaha! The people writing bad reviews for Bender's just don't get it. The name of the place is Bender's BRAT House. This isn't a fancy-schmancy restaurant and If you don't like brats, don't know what a homemade brat should taste like... then, why the hell are you eating here? Jeezus-duh-for-gawd-sakes why??? This is not the Panera "we serve soups that came out of a bag" cheese sandwich making place or we serve only Continental Brand Sausages or only Johnsonville brats. Look at the menu when you walk in. "Sheboygan style brats" as in Sheboygan Wisconsin. As in a style of brats that has been around since the 1920's. Friggin' people these days! Gawwwwdammit! Calm, must remain calm... Okay, so you see I thought we had lost Bender's 'cause I used to eat their food when they were down on Sable(?) when I used to have band practices out here. Well, my drummer moved and I gotta admit I forgot about them and when I tried to find the spot again it was gone. Well I had to come clear the hell out here to Bum-fuck Aurora for work and low and behold! Not more than a couple blocks from where my drummer used to live... Friggin Bender's!!! Yay and boo. Could you guys have moved any farther away from the rest of humanity? Sheesh! So yeah, If I'm out ever clear the fock out here again I'll def stop in but until then... well... maybe I'll come all the way out here again for a brat but for crissakes guys!

    (4)
  • D R.

    I was a butcher in Wisconsin for 8 years of my teenage and young adult life. Used to hand 'roll' 300#s of brats a week ... Johnsonville aint the gold standard for Wisconsin brats. I work for a German company ... it just so happened a German brought me to this place for the 1st time today. What else do you need to know .. :) Benders is the gold standard for Denver area brats ... location is on dark side of moon, buuuuut, I'll be taking the time to wear a path over there fairly routinely. The warm german potato salad is great too ... the condiment bar is the shiznit. Will they put one over in Edgewater or Wheat Ridge location. Or more specifically : the abandoned corner lot on the NE side of 29th and Sheridan. :) I'll eat there frequently, I'll promote your products. Word of mouth is on Bender's side ... This place warms my heart ... it really does. Another great product from the great state of Wisconsin goes national. Go Packers ... :)

    (5)
  • Eric And Jennifer R.

    The menu and ordering process was confusing. Or I'm just retarded. We ordered a krautburger with cheese which was posted on the board. The girl at the register said they don't serve cheese with krautburger. My husband said that it was on the board. The girl quickly said, "NO, we don't serve it with cheese." Ok. The brats are average. The warm and cold German potato salad was ok. The beans were delicious. My in-laws are German. They speak, eat and sing German. I love mom and grandma's German food. I was not impressed with Bender's food. I still like Helga's for German food. However, many locals love their food. It comes down to preference. I would eat here again but would not be high on my list.

    (3)
  • Matthew M.

    Great place to grab lunch and their brats are pretty darn good. I lived in Germany for six years and always love to stop by here to get some German brats every once in a while. Their German potato salad is not my favorite (it is a little different than what I am used to), but the baked beans are to die for!

    (4)
  • Steven E.

    Great brats, and if you have someone in your crew that does not like brats, they have great burgers too. Great toppings. Great small town atmosphere in the restaurant!

    (5)
  • Sloan R.

    I don't know...ya I guess it's fine. Definitely looses some gravitas location-wise by being in Aurora. If it were in downtown Denver I would probably conclude that it tasted better. just being honest. Wunderbar. I probably won't come back....nah, I might. We'll see.

    (4)
  • Rachel R.

    Coming from out of town, I had no idea what to expect. From the outside, it looked a little divey, maybe questionable food.... But once inside, I got the picture! Brat What? YES! You will be in meat heaven. Brats, burgers, sausages oh my! I was impressed with the warm potato salad and chili as well. Bender, you made me a brat believer

    (4)
  • Scott C.

    This is by far my favorite place to eat of all time. Anytime I am hungry and in that part of town I stop at benders. The staff is great and the food is better.

    (5)
  • Lindy S.

    Nobody has reviewed the krautburgers yet, so.... THE KRAUTBURGERS ARE ALSO REALLY GOOD!!!

    (4)
  • Kevin H.

    Just like back home :-) Best brats in Denver and the potato salad(s) are terrific. This is a great place to sit down but still get a quick meal.

    (5)
  • Emily D.

    Love this place! Amazing brauts. I always get the braut meal on that amazing delicious, home baked kaiser roll, so I can't really comment on the other menu options but I imagine they are great. Family owned business and great service. German potato salad is delish! As far as atmosphere goes, just a basic deli, great for lunch, nothing special decor wise, but clean and cute with college penant theme. Lots of clientele from the air force base. Keep up the good work, Benders!

    (5)
  • Angry C.

    Awesomeeeeeeee

    (5)
  • Lisa V.

    My husband eats here all the time and loves it. I wasn't as impressed, but that says more about my preferences than the restaurant. The potato salad is VERY unique. The man behind the counter cheerfully offered me a generous sample to try, and I decided to give it a shot as my side. (When in Rome...) I believe these brats are high quality. so if you're craving them be sure to give this place a try. Just not my cup of tea though...

    (3)
  • Brenda P.

    They specialize in Brats and Italian Sausage, but they have a few other items on their menu. They also have German Potato Salad. Close to Buckley Airforce Base, so lots of military personnel eat here during the lunch rush. The food is always good, and the service is fast. This is the standard stand-in-line-place-your-order-get-a-number-take-­a-seat type of restaurant. The restaurant is of adequate size so you won't have trouble finding a table, even during the rush.

    (4)
  • Kristi B.

    I guess I expected a restaurant but it is more fast food-ish. Menu is minimal but the brats were really good. Expect just brats though and a few sides.

    (3)
  • Jessi H.

    This place is terrible. Do not go here if you expect to order food and have it at least put together as in a sandwich made into a sandwich instead of a few slices of cheese slapped between two pieces of bread with lettuce and pickles in separate baggies. I honestly do not think I could be more unimpressed. Absolutely awful.

    (1)
  • Michael B.

    We finally discovered Bender's after being in town for 7 years, and I'm glad we did. They keep the menu simple, doing what they do best, and the food is delicious. Plus you can have them wrap up some fresh brats or Italian sausage for later.

    (4)
  • Dana B.

    I work nearby and have been attempting to try more local restaurants that are not chains. I had the plain bratwurst and really enjoyed the flavor! The restaurant is clean with plenty of seating and decorated with all kinds of sports teams and colleges. There are a couple flat screens with ESPN. It's located in the Bristol Village plaza, near a nail place, Crossfit gym, wing place, and Asian diner. You can tell this place gets busy! Luckily, I arrived before 11:30am and beat the crowd.

    (4)
  • Vince R.

    Tried both sausages and the were both very dry inside and way under seasoned. The cole slaw tasted like it came out of a five gallon bucket right off the food service truck. The people were very nice if that helps.

    (2)
  • Julie L.

    After waiting all morning for my truck to be serviced, I was seeing double from hunger. Not a huge brat fan I decided to check Bender's out anyways. I'm always up for a good workout but not when it comes to my jaw muscles. Although the single brat was good in flavor, the bread was very chewy and the outer skin of the brat was very tough and the edges too well done and almost hard. Just under $5 for a single brat and chips which isn't bad except I was still hungry afterwards. On my way out for now for lunch #2.

    (2)
  • Brenden W.

    Awesome food and great value! These are the best brats I have had. I even had to buy some for a bbq at work, they were a hit!

    (5)
  • Amber G.

    This place is amazing. Best brats Ive ever had. They are flavorful and have a great snap when you bite into them.

    (5)
  • mike s.

    Stopped by here on a whim. Had the kraut burger, which isn't a burger and doesn't have kraut. Or sausage either. It is a stuffed pastry with meat, spices and cheese. Very good! Staff was very friendly and food came fast. Really good condiment station with good mustard and good kraut! I mean the kraut was really good - not too much vinegar and not too wet. Only reason that I didn't give a 5 star is that the prices are about $1 - $1.50 more than what they should be. Especially given the strip-mall location, rent can't be that much right? That is unless the meat is all-natural, but I don't recall reading that (and so I could be wrong on that), thus it seems pricey.

    (4)
  • Cobra K.

    I really wanted to like this place. Overall assessment from group I came with was that the brats and the italian sausages were just okay. We kept comparing to Johnsonville Brats and some of us preferred the Johnsonville ones. Ordered the double sandwich with chips (one italian and one brat). Topping can be found across from the fountain drink dispenser...pickled relish, sauer kraut and onions. Brats were nothing to write home about. I almost don't want to write about them in this review...they were just okay. Place is clean and busy...staff were friendly and the food came out fast! Fits the need for the 1 hour lunch break, but would recommend going somewhere else. Taste just wasn't there.

    (3)
  • Lori P.

    The staff was helpful and friendly. Restaurant itself was clean and bright. I like the idea that you can buy their fresh brauts to take home and grill yourself. The German potato salad was DELISH ! Maybe mine was the exception but my braut seemed a little on the overcooked side. Extremely tough skin and dry. At some point I'll be back to give it another try , but for now there are many other options that are better.

    (3)
  • John W.

    What can I say? Going to Bender's was a special treat for the Raytheon lunch bunch. We had to get there EARLY (11 am) or the line would be too long to make it within an hour. We'd also kid anyone one who ordered anything but a brat (like a krautburger) but everything on the menu is good. The windows says they are Sheboygan style and I wouldn't know. I do know they are good. They come as singles or doubles (both come on a BIG bun) and usual sides of a sack of potato chips delivered by one of the girls working there (known around our shop as Bender's Babes). The Krautburger isn't a burger. Its hamburger and veggies in a kind of sealed bread pouch. Good tasting even if you get made fun of for ordering a burger. The potato salad is excellent. Its warm or cold and I can't tell you what is better. I took my dad here when he visited Denver. My older sister asked him about the visit later: "Where did John take you?" "To the hot dog place." "what did you think?" "It was good." Believe me when I say this is a ringing endorsement from someone who still can't find clam chowder he likes (not enough clams and too many potatoes). I'd order a pound of brats as Christmas presents for both my dad and my brother-in-law. Strange to be sure, but its something unique that they can't get and its good.

    (5)
  • Alan N.

    Tiny little place but it's pretty good here. They have a good selection of brats, but the hoagies or whatever that they use is too much, I ended up throwing away about half of the bread but that just might be me. Try this place out, it's pretty good!

    (4)
  • JJ S.

    Had a brat sandwich and coleslaw...all delicious! Relaxed atmosphere too. Will be back!

    (4)
  • Rikki M.

    Yum!! Went for lunch with my husband, and I have to say-I was surprised they were so packed. I like German food, but it's always some rendition of meat and sauerkraut, but I had the italian sandwich and though it was really simple, there was no sauerkraut:) My only problem was that eating a sausage on a sandwich bun leaves a little bit to be desired, there's more bread than brat. Having said that, I really enjoyed the brat sandwich, and I think I'll go again-my husband had the "Three Pig", and he was sucking it down....making love might be a better description of what I saw going on in the very same booth as me....in fact it made me jealous. There, I said it. I'm jealous of a pig. **Military Discount**

    (4)
  • Kellen B.

    Amazing place! Been coming to Benders for 10+ years and it's always good. Easily the best brats in Denver. The newish location is a lot bigger than the old spot and nicer looking. If your having a BBQ this is the love to come for your food. Their baked beans are awesome and their fresh sausage and brats cook so nicely on the gill at home. THE only place to go for brats. Weather you want some to take home and cook or just to dine in.

    (5)
  • Nika G.

    I've been to Benders many times, and finally decided to write a review on this awesome place. I will go out of my way to get some of their delicious bratwursts. Everything is pretty straightforward on the menu - pick your brat, pick your bread, and grab a seat. Homemade horseradish and sauerkraut, dijon mustard, and some onions and peppers - you have yourself an incredibly meal. If you're looking for a quick, delicious, homemade, and authentic meal Bender's is your spot!

    (5)
  • M K.

    This is just based on a one time visit so far. Usually I like to try and go a couple of times before I review a place. Went on a Wednesday at peak of lunch time. There were a few people in line and while I wished the line moved a little faster, I'll trade a bit of speed for friendly customer service, which I received. I ordered the 3 pig sandwich with a drink. Sandwich was very good, and full of flavor. I especially like the buns - they hold up with the grease from the brat and liquid from toppings well. Felt it might be slightly over priced @ $11 for a brat and drink but still within the realm of worth it every now and then if you're having a craving. Restaurant was pretty clean with two or three tables needing bused when I got there, and were attended to during the 25 minutes I was there. Definitely worth a try, and I'll definitely be going back to try other stuff and update my review.

    (3)
  • Big M.

    Great place to eat! My favorite is the 3 pig sandwhich! One of my favorite lunch spots and they give a military discount :)

    (5)
  • Sarah H.

    I've been meaning to try out Bender's for a while now based on the positive yelp reviews and well, the fact that they serve brats and I really like Brats. If I was scoring just on the basis of the food, I'd give Benders three stars. I appreciate that the brats are made in house and made fresh, but they weren't that different than other brats I've had and I was very disappointed that they offered no variations - seems like if you're a brat house you should serve at least 4-5 different kinds of brats. The brat was served in a hamburger bun which was good and fresh but too much bread-to-meat ratio. The toppings bar offered a decent selection - mustard, ketchup, saurkraut, horseradish - but the latter two tasted strangely watered down. The reason Bender's gets scored down to a two star is because of the service and cleanliness. We tried four tables before we found one that wasn't covered in crumbs and toppings and the floor was equally disgusting. The same was true for the topping bar. We told the guy at the counter we were new but there was no explanation of how this place works, how to order, where to find toppings. And when we left without our table number he sarcastically told us to take it if we wanted our food. Which seemed rather unecessary since we were one of two groups in the restaurant at the time. The price is decent for the food you get, but if I ever come back to Benders, I'll definitely stick to take out to avoid the bad service and icky atmosphere as much as possible.

    (2)
  • Her R.

    Hot dog was alright, but not worth $6, price is not expensive, but not worth it on this hot dog. Bread is good but not long enough to cover brat. What really brings their product to a cheesy level is that is not prepared in the kitchen, but you are supplied with a bunch of little packets, 7-11 style. On the plus side, which is reason I give them 2 stars is because they grill the brat. Definitely not going back.

    (2)
  • Doug Y.

    Hahahahaha! The people writing bad reviews for Bender's just don't get it. The name of the place is Bender's BRAT House. This isn't a fancy-schmancy restaurant and If you don't like brats, don't know what a homemade brat should taste like... then, why the hell are you eating here? Jeezus-duh-for-gawd-sakes why??? This is not the Panera "we serve soups that came out of a bag" cheese sandwich making place or we serve only Continental Brand Sausages or only Johnsonville brats. Look at the menu when you walk in. "Sheboygan style brats" as in Sheboygan Wisconsin. As in a style of brats that has been around since the 1920's. Friggin' people these days! Gawwwwdammit! Calm, must remain calm... Okay, so you see I thought we had lost Bender's 'cause I used to eat their food when they were down on Sable(?) when I used to have band practices out here. Well, my drummer moved and I gotta admit I forgot about them and when I tried to find the spot again it was gone. Well I had to come clear the hell out here to Bum-fuck Aurora for work and low and behold! Not more than a couple blocks from where my drummer used to live... Friggin Bender's!!! Yay and boo. Could you guys have moved any farther away from the rest of humanity? Sheesh! So yeah, If I'm out ever clear the fock out here again I'll def stop in but until then... well... maybe I'll come all the way out here again for a brat but for crissakes guys!

    (4)
  • Eric And Jennifer R.

    The menu and ordering process was confusing. Or I'm just retarded. We ordered a krautburger with cheese which was posted on the board. The girl at the register said they don't serve cheese with krautburger. My husband said that it was on the board. The girl quickly said, "NO, we don't serve it with cheese." Ok. The brats are average. The warm and cold German potato salad was ok. The beans were delicious. My in-laws are German. They speak, eat and sing German. I love mom and grandma's German food. I was not impressed with Bender's food. I still like Helga's for German food. However, many locals love their food. It comes down to preference. I would eat here again but would not be high on my list.

    (3)
  • Matthew M.

    Great place to grab lunch and their brats are pretty darn good. I lived in Germany for six years and always love to stop by here to get some German brats every once in a while. Their German potato salad is not my favorite (it is a little different than what I am used to), but the baked beans are to die for!

    (4)
  • Steven E.

    Great brats, and if you have someone in your crew that does not like brats, they have great burgers too. Great toppings. Great small town atmosphere in the restaurant!

    (5)
  • Sloan R.

    I don't know...ya I guess it's fine. Definitely looses some gravitas location-wise by being in Aurora. If it were in downtown Denver I would probably conclude that it tasted better. just being honest. Wunderbar. I probably won't come back....nah, I might. We'll see.

    (4)
  • Shea S.

    Having grown up in WI, me and brats go way back. Bender's gets my stamp of approval with a very tasty bratwurst and some great sounding sides. I had the double brat, which was a little awkward on the round bun, but it all worked out in the end. The bun was a great brat-friendly bread, while the warm German potato salad was the perfect side. I just wish they weren't so far out of the way. However, it's a fairly easy stop if going to/from the airport from the south side. Almost docked them a star for having far too many OU and Ohio State pennants up in a single establishment. Let it slide due to the interesting diversity of other pennants. You're lucky, Bender's.

    (4)
  • Narissa P.

    Awesome brats! This casual eatery is perfect for lunch and they have burgers too! Writing this review is making me hungry.

    (5)
  • Rachel R.

    Coming from out of town, I had no idea what to expect. From the outside, it looked a little divey, maybe questionable food.... But once inside, I got the picture! Brat What? YES! You will be in meat heaven. Brats, burgers, sausages oh my! I was impressed with the warm potato salad and chili as well. Bender, you made me a brat believer

    (4)
  • Jessi H.

    This place is terrible. Do not go here if you expect to order food and have it at least put together as in a sandwich made into a sandwich instead of a few slices of cheese slapped between two pieces of bread with lettuce and pickles in separate baggies. I honestly do not think I could be more unimpressed. Absolutely awful.

    (1)
  • Michael B.

    We finally discovered Bender's after being in town for 7 years, and I'm glad we did. They keep the menu simple, doing what they do best, and the food is delicious. Plus you can have them wrap up some fresh brats or Italian sausage for later.

    (4)
  • Dave G.

    Brat Haus? The moment I saw that in the name, I knew I had to come. It doesn't say Sausage Haus or Dog Haus. Brats are in da Haus. Hundreds of them behind a glass case, made in haus, ready to go either on their grill or to be sold by the pound for you to take home to your grill. I have to say, I'm not up on my Brat history and had to look up Sheboygan, which is a county in Wisconsin known for their Brats. I can't personally vouch for Benders doing their brats exactly how it's done in Sheboygan, but I would assume that anyone being so specific about their brats, knows exactly what they are doing. yelp.com/biz_photos/bend… Apparently in Sheboygan, they only grill their brats over a charcoal grill and while I didn't check if Bender's is using charcoal, this was a nice flame grilled brat. I went with the double as other yelpers have recommended. It's a large Kaiser Roll with just the end cut off to let you know which end is up. It clearly is meant to hold 2 bratwursts, or you'll have way too much bun. It was a very fresh roll and held together nicely even topped with kraut, onions, and mustard. The Brat was very tasty, but actually on the lean side, which I found surprising. As my eyes scanned around the room, I saw a sign posted next to the display case that bragged how Bender's Brats are low in fat and only 170 calories per brat. I'm not sure this is a good thing as you aren't exactly trying to be healthy when choosing to eat a brat, or in my case 2 of them. yelp.com/biz_photos/bend… This is an order at the counter place, take a number, then they bring you your brat plain. From there you can take it up to their fix ins counter, which I must say is a little too close to the drink area and creates a bit of a log jam as it's very narrow here. They have kraut, onions, horseradish, cherry hot peppers, yellow or brown mustard, and ketchup. The Brat comes with a choice of side, I went with cold potato salad. I'm just not a big fan of warm German potato salad, but I see other yelpers saying it's very good. I wish I tried the baked beans as they looked good too. Something else that caught my eye, and I will try if I make a return trip, a Kraut Burger. I've never heard of a kraut burger before and I didn't see anyone order one while I was there, but the yelp descriptions sound good. They did have a special on the menu that as a yelper, I should have tried. 3 pigs - it was a sliced brat with grilled ham and topped with bacon. I decided it was best to keep it simple on this visit and leave the specials for the regulars. But perhaps I missed something awesome! The menu is fairly simple here, brats, mild italian sausage, beef hot dog, burgers. That's about it. If it works don't fix it. Lots of military customers eat here as it's near a base and they offer military discounts.

    (4)
  • Jesse R.

    Came in for a krautburger and potato salad fix and left happy. Its a quiet place with fast-food style ordering, but not fast-food style food. The ingredients were great, down to the home made ketchup. My little one had a hot ham and swiss sandwich and the ham was fresh and tasty. We'll be back again for the brats next time.

    (5)
  • D R.

    I was a butcher in Wisconsin for 8 years of my teenage and young adult life. Used to hand 'roll' 300#s of brats a week ... Johnsonville aint the gold standard for Wisconsin brats. I work for a German company ... it just so happened a German brought me to this place for the 1st time today. What else do you need to know .. :) Benders is the gold standard for Denver area brats ... location is on dark side of moon, buuuuut, I'll be taking the time to wear a path over there fairly routinely. The warm german potato salad is great too ... the condiment bar is the shiznit. Will they put one over in Edgewater or Wheat Ridge location. Or more specifically : the abandoned corner lot on the NE side of 29th and Sheridan. :) I'll eat there frequently, I'll promote your products. Word of mouth is on Bender's side ... This place warms my heart ... it really does. Another great product from the great state of Wisconsin goes national. Go Packers ... :)

    (5)
  • Scott C.

    This is by far my favorite place to eat of all time. Anytime I am hungry and in that part of town I stop at benders. The staff is great and the food is better.

    (5)
  • Lindy S.

    Nobody has reviewed the krautburgers yet, so.... THE KRAUTBURGERS ARE ALSO REALLY GOOD!!!

    (4)
  • Kevin H.

    Just like back home :-) Best brats in Denver and the potato salad(s) are terrific. This is a great place to sit down but still get a quick meal.

    (5)
  • Emily D.

    Love this place! Amazing brauts. I always get the braut meal on that amazing delicious, home baked kaiser roll, so I can't really comment on the other menu options but I imagine they are great. Family owned business and great service. German potato salad is delish! As far as atmosphere goes, just a basic deli, great for lunch, nothing special decor wise, but clean and cute with college penant theme. Lots of clientele from the air force base. Keep up the good work, Benders!

    (5)
  • Lisa V.

    My husband eats here all the time and loves it. I wasn't as impressed, but that says more about my preferences than the restaurant. The potato salad is VERY unique. The man behind the counter cheerfully offered me a generous sample to try, and I decided to give it a shot as my side. (When in Rome...) I believe these brats are high quality. so if you're craving them be sure to give this place a try. Just not my cup of tea though...

    (3)
  • Brenda P.

    They specialize in Brats and Italian Sausage, but they have a few other items on their menu. They also have German Potato Salad. Close to Buckley Airforce Base, so lots of military personnel eat here during the lunch rush. The food is always good, and the service is fast. This is the standard stand-in-line-place-your-order-get-a-number-take-­a-seat type of restaurant. The restaurant is of adequate size so you won't have trouble finding a table, even during the rush.

    (4)
  • Kristi B.

    I guess I expected a restaurant but it is more fast food-ish. Menu is minimal but the brats were really good. Expect just brats though and a few sides.

    (3)
  • Dana B.

    I work nearby and have been attempting to try more local restaurants that are not chains. I had the plain bratwurst and really enjoyed the flavor! The restaurant is clean with plenty of seating and decorated with all kinds of sports teams and colleges. There are a couple flat screens with ESPN. It's located in the Bristol Village plaza, near a nail place, Crossfit gym, wing place, and Asian diner. You can tell this place gets busy! Luckily, I arrived before 11:30am and beat the crowd.

    (4)
  • Vince R.

    Tried both sausages and the were both very dry inside and way under seasoned. The cole slaw tasted like it came out of a five gallon bucket right off the food service truck. The people were very nice if that helps.

    (2)
  • Julie L.

    After waiting all morning for my truck to be serviced, I was seeing double from hunger. Not a huge brat fan I decided to check Bender's out anyways. I'm always up for a good workout but not when it comes to my jaw muscles. Although the single brat was good in flavor, the bread was very chewy and the outer skin of the brat was very tough and the edges too well done and almost hard. Just under $5 for a single brat and chips which isn't bad except I was still hungry afterwards. On my way out for now for lunch #2.

    (2)
  • Brenden W.

    Awesome food and great value! These are the best brats I have had. I even had to buy some for a bbq at work, they were a hit!

    (5)
  • Amber G.

    This place is amazing. Best brats Ive ever had. They are flavorful and have a great snap when you bite into them.

    (5)
  • mike s.

    Stopped by here on a whim. Had the kraut burger, which isn't a burger and doesn't have kraut. Or sausage either. It is a stuffed pastry with meat, spices and cheese. Very good! Staff was very friendly and food came fast. Really good condiment station with good mustard and good kraut! I mean the kraut was really good - not too much vinegar and not too wet. Only reason that I didn't give a 5 star is that the prices are about $1 - $1.50 more than what they should be. Especially given the strip-mall location, rent can't be that much right? That is unless the meat is all-natural, but I don't recall reading that (and so I could be wrong on that), thus it seems pricey.

    (4)
  • Cobra K.

    I really wanted to like this place. Overall assessment from group I came with was that the brats and the italian sausages were just okay. We kept comparing to Johnsonville Brats and some of us preferred the Johnsonville ones. Ordered the double sandwich with chips (one italian and one brat). Topping can be found across from the fountain drink dispenser...pickled relish, sauer kraut and onions. Brats were nothing to write home about. I almost don't want to write about them in this review...they were just okay. Place is clean and busy...staff were friendly and the food came out fast! Fits the need for the 1 hour lunch break, but would recommend going somewhere else. Taste just wasn't there.

    (3)
  • Lori P.

    The staff was helpful and friendly. Restaurant itself was clean and bright. I like the idea that you can buy their fresh brauts to take home and grill yourself. The German potato salad was DELISH ! Maybe mine was the exception but my braut seemed a little on the overcooked side. Extremely tough skin and dry. At some point I'll be back to give it another try , but for now there are many other options that are better.

    (3)
  • Marla K.

    It is what it is! Clean, fast, and ultimately...a grilled brat on a bun. Great clean strip mall location, open 10-4 and small, fast, and noshable. The hot potato salad is small cube/ diced red potatoes in a sugar/vinegar dressing, mild...and is portion sized in its own container. The brats good, soft round roll...good too. No crazy unexpected magic going on. The kratbuger is a dough pocket with ground beef & cabbage inside. It's a little small and generally bland as you would expect flour/cabbage/beef to be. Think of knish meeting a pierogi. This place is simple and good. I'd like to see them with some 'house' mustards..it would be an up-sell for them.

    (4)
  • Nikki K.

    This place has amazing brats! A great family owned place to eat! Simple but great meal! They also have great homemade cookies!

    (5)
  • John W.

    What can I say? Going to Bender's was a special treat for the Raytheon lunch bunch. We had to get there EARLY (11 am) or the line would be too long to make it within an hour. We'd also kid anyone one who ordered anything but a brat (like a krautburger) but everything on the menu is good. The windows says they are Sheboygan style and I wouldn't know. I do know they are good. They come as singles or doubles (both come on a BIG bun) and usual sides of a sack of potato chips delivered by one of the girls working there (known around our shop as Bender's Babes). The Krautburger isn't a burger. Its hamburger and veggies in a kind of sealed bread pouch. Good tasting even if you get made fun of for ordering a burger. The potato salad is excellent. Its warm or cold and I can't tell you what is better. I took my dad here when he visited Denver. My older sister asked him about the visit later: "Where did John take you?" "To the hot dog place." "what did you think?" "It was good." Believe me when I say this is a ringing endorsement from someone who still can't find clam chowder he likes (not enough clams and too many potatoes). I'd order a pound of brats as Christmas presents for both my dad and my brother-in-law. Strange to be sure, but its something unique that they can't get and its good.

    (5)
  • Hayley H.

    My dad and I ventured to Benders last summer for some good ole brats and warm German potato salad. I wasn't disappointed, but I felt that it was typical German cuisine with nothing really special. I do give them props as there aren't too many German restaurants in the area. If I specifically wanted a brat, Bender's would be my choice.

    (3)
  • Eric O.

    My girlfriend and I tried it out. We liked Benders a lot. Her only complaint was the brat was a little overcooked and a tad dry... I had the Krautburger and it was awesome! Prices and service are great. We will come back when in the mood for a quick bite of good stuff.

    (4)
  • Jodi A.

    Love Bender's ! The menu is simple and has been the same for years. The quality has remained consistant. I heart Krautburgers and spicy brown mustard ! When I make them at home though, I add some hot sauce to the cabbage and ground beef and onions while I make the filling. Good comfort food on a chilly day !

    (4)
  • Gabe M.

    This place is great! Clean simple menu Fab brauts on a hoagie roll, warm ptatoe salad pretty good very unique. Next time I'll try the Krautburger.

    (4)
  • Mary C.

    the brat was overly flavored with pepper.... the warm german potato salad was soupy....

    (3)
  • Ellen L.

    Very popular place with everyone in the neighborhood. The decor is welcoming and I love all the help- yourself condiments. A must try.

    (4)
  • Heather G.

    My friends took me here for lunch as I am a huge fan of krautburgers and trying to find a good place to eat them. So far, I have yet to find such a place. Again, if you have really had a krautburger or German potato salad or sausuage, you cannot give this place more that 3 stars. The sausage was overcooked, took a couple of krautburgers home, underseasoned, and the potato salad way way too sweet. It was crowded and people in this neck of the woods swear by it but, definitly not only have I eaten better, have made better. Won't be back.

    (2)
  • Stuart U.

    The Brats here are great! The staff is friendly and welcoming. Great job!

    (5)
  • Matt B.

    I better bang this review out before the food coma sets in, and I had a single. It's not that it's an unusually large portion or anything. It's just so down to earth good that I feel the need to curl up in a lil ball and nap in a aura of culinary bliss. Had the single Brat sandwich with a bit of kraut and some mustard (what else is there for a brat). Also had the hot german potato salad. Both were excellent. The brat had a good solid flavor. The bun was tasty. The potato salad was flavorful and satisfying. It had perfectly cooked red potatoes in a slightly sweet, slightly sour dressing. The whole meal lacked complexity, and the simplest things done right are the most challenging. These guys do it right. On top of that, it's dirt cheap, driving the value through the roof.

    (4)
  • Scott R.

    Bender's is awesome, I used to eat here all the time when I lived in Denver. I visited their new location while in town for the holidays. I showed up just as they were closing for Christmas, and they agreed to fire up the grill just for us even though they were in the process of closing. The brats are great, very tasty but not overly-greasy like other brats I've had. The German potato salad is delicious and very unique. I got some brats to go and grilled them for my family later that night, and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be back whenever I come to Denver.

    (5)
  • Brian D.

    This place is so clean it looks new. I LOVE that.

    (5)
  • Chris M.

    Some of the best Brats I've had. The only thing negative I can say is the place is crowded with people trying to get Brats themselves, so I won't deduct a star for it.

    (5)
  • Cash B.

    Let me start by saying that this place would get 5 stars if the atmosphere was a little bit better. The walls have no identity, seriously there's flags from every college football team in the country, there's teams AND their rivals on the same wall! Get specific here owner guy, we know that you don't like all of those teams and it just comes across as cheesy. Healthy brats. That's right, I said it. HEALTHY BRATWURST. I can't remember the specs on these things but they are like 1/3 the fat of a normal store bought bratwurst, INSANITY. I got the double brat sandwich with the warm potato salad, pretty much a perfect lunch and not having to bus your own tables is a plus. We've since been back to pick up some more brats just to cook on our own, and let me tell you, cooking them on the grill is even better than eating them at the restaurant.

    (4)
  • Robert G.

    Bender's Brat Haus in Aurora, is a small 'mom and pop' type German restaurant that is the last of a dying breed-real authentic food, not the corporate crap we are all so use to. They feature home made sausages (to die for) and other meats along with German potato salad and many great side dishes-all made in house! The staff is super friendly and it boast a wall of pennants of practically every college team in the country. This is the type of place that Guy Fieri from Food Network would love to visit if he knew about. Not only am I impressed with the food and that the owner keeps telling me that I look like Bruce Willis, he actually calls me, "Brucie" ; but my friend from Wisconsin says that many of the dishes are served there as well and are very good. Near Buckley Air Force Base it may be a little bit out of the way for some folks and they are only open during the day and closed on Sundays, But, this little gem is well worth the trip, if you love home made cooking with a German/Wisconsin flair. Hey, what's wrong with being treated like a movie star anyway? It's just an added bonus for me.

    (4)
  • Christi S.

    Have to admit, first of all, that I'm not German...so I may not know what I'm missing...but I find the krautburgers at this place to be AWESOME!! I didn't know what to order at first, I'm usually a "brat at the ballgame" kinda girl...but I decided on the burger and boy was I glad I did!!!! My husband absolutely loves the brats from here! I have to credit him for finding the place as we are not from CO, and he talked me into going for lunch a while back. Been going regularly ever since!! The only drawback, is that we have a 5 year old...and there isn't too much on the menu as far as "kids fare" goes. So he has to suffer through a tough skinned "hot dog" or an over-sized burger. Poor kid. LOL I'm sure one day he'll thank us for it. :)

    (4)
  • Michael W.

    I see no reason not to give this place 5 stars because of 5 words: Double Brat Sandwich with Cheese.

    (5)
  • Bradford P.

    This place has some excellent sausages. I had the double Italian sandwich with chips. It did not disappoint. The line looks a bit overwhelming but it moves very quickly. We were able to make it back to the office within an hour. The staff is super friendly. The only suggestion I would offer is that they offer a larger variety of sausages. I only saw bratwurst and Italian on the menu. I will definitely be back when visiting the area.

    (4)
  • Blythe K.

    My favorite lunch place in Aurora. Very limited menu, and with good reason. The brats are delicious and you shouldn't come here unless that's what you're getting. Fast service, good prices. Strange though, it's usually at least 75% male clientele. Makes it a sausage-fest in more than one way.

    (5)
  • mike m.

    This place is the Brat Bomb. They make them fresh, cook them fresh, have quick service. Get the Double Brat w/cheese sandwhich! You will love it. You can also get Brats to take to your home party.

    (5)
  • Ron K.

    Excellent brats, homemade everyday fresh. If your really hungry get the double; great service.

    (5)
  • David W.

    My client says "I have a great lunch place that serves really good brats...". I think to myself "really good brats in Aurora, CO?". I'm in! Bender's doesn't look like much from the outside, but the line out the door speaks volumes about the yummy goodness this little place cranks out. Despite the fact they are known for their brats, I went with the Runza (Krautburger). I was expecting a burger with kraut on it. Not the case. I received this hot-pocket-esque soft as a pillow bun filled with kraut, onions, and beef. Delicious! I can honestly say that I have never had anything quite like it. Yum. To accompany my Krautburger, I choose the Warm German Potato Salad. Once again, I have never had anything quite like it. Yum Again! I've had cold German potato salad before, but this was just on a different level. The decor is.............. ah shit who cares about the decor this place has some kick ass food that I'd sit on crates in order to get some. The service was extremely courteous and very fast. I most definitely will be returning to Benders! 1 Runza 1 Soda --------------------- $7.00

    (4)
  • Harvey L.

    Bender's is something very unique to Aurora. A locally owned business that offers something different than the standard fast food joint: Wisconsin style brats served on an excellent roll that goes well with a dab of brown mustard and kraut. The brats are delicious, but I think it's the roll that makes the sandwich. Always fresh, they have just the right bite. Definitely worth a stop if you are anywhere in the neighborhood.

    (4)
  • Erin J.

    Such good food! My dad and I have stopped there before baseball games just to get GOOD brats and stay in the baseball spirit. The potato salad is so delicious that my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

    (4)
  • A J.

    Meh... that about sums it up... Called and got take out, ordered a double brat and a krautbuger w/ a side of warm german potato salad. I gotta admit, I thought that it would be much better than it actually was. The krautburger was pretty bland and last I checked, you need more than chopped cabbage for kraut (it had zero tang or bite to it). I ate one of the brats out of the double brat and decided to take the other one and the rest of the kraut home to the dog cause I sure wasn't going to eat it. And the warm potato salad seems like they cut up boiled potatoes and dumped some generic dressing on the top of it. The place is new, nice and clean, but that's about all it has going for it. It's too far off the highway to detour for bland, uninspired food, I will not be back.

    (2)
  • John B.

    So...I finally got around to visiting the new location. Bright, clean, easy access, and totally lacking character. So I took away a star. The food and service is still great - it's hard to improve on what is close to perfect. But I really miss the slightly dingy, worn around the edges atmosphere of the old location where they'd been for many, many years. I had many little league post game lunches there with my wife, and now grown, married and moved away son. I guess my attachment to the old place is as sentimental as practical. I'll give the new location some time to develop character, and earn it's fifth star back; but for now it's like visiting a common fast food joint, with much better food.

    (4)
  • Paul Z.

    It was 11:25AM and the lunch line was already out the door. I overheard other patrons saying, "it used to be just this room, then they expanded and added this new seating section." In this long, but fast moving line with me were the kind of guys I imagine eating Brats, Hot Dogs, and Burgers on a regular basis. There was a large contingent of law enforcement personnel (plain clothes), Army / Air National Guard (in camouflage), and other All-American, Ford F-150 driving type fellas. Two friendly women took my order - a cheese burger, baked beens, chips and a coke. I was given a number and in less than 5 minutes my delicious, perfectly cooked burger was on my table. I can't recommend this place more highly. It was one of the better burgers I have had and the price was very reasonable. My meal was about $8. I imagine it's a favorite among locals and living in Wash Park, I see it as well worth a 25 minute drive to meet a good friend for an All-American (or German?) meal. I can't wait to go back and try a brat.

    (5)
  • MJ M.

    Brats were good. Bread/Buns were good. The warm german potato salad was a huge disappointement. If you have never had authentic warm german potato salad then I guess it would be ok but this is not what we expected. Prices were decent and service was so-so. I would probably not go here again as I feel you can get a brat just as good at the cart outside any home depot. Highlight of the visit: The autographed sleeveless t-shirt signed by Huey Lewis and the News in a frame!

    (3)
  • Harvey L.

    Bender's is something very unique to Aurora. A locally owned business that offers something different than the standard fast food joint: Wisconsin style brats served on an excellent roll that goes well with a dab of brown mustard and kraut. The brats are delicious, but I think it's the roll that makes the sandwich. Always fresh, they have just the right bite. Definitely worth a stop if you are anywhere in the neighborhood.

    (4)
  • Erin J.

    Such good food! My dad and I have stopped there before baseball games just to get GOOD brats and stay in the baseball spirit. The potato salad is so delicious that my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

    (4)
  • A J.

    Meh... that about sums it up... Called and got take out, ordered a double brat and a krautbuger w/ a side of warm german potato salad. I gotta admit, I thought that it would be much better than it actually was. The krautburger was pretty bland and last I checked, you need more than chopped cabbage for kraut (it had zero tang or bite to it). I ate one of the brats out of the double brat and decided to take the other one and the rest of the kraut home to the dog cause I sure wasn't going to eat it. And the warm potato salad seems like they cut up boiled potatoes and dumped some generic dressing on the top of it. The place is new, nice and clean, but that's about all it has going for it. It's too far off the highway to detour for bland, uninspired food, I will not be back.

    (2)
  • John B.

    So...I finally got around to visiting the new location. Bright, clean, easy access, and totally lacking character. So I took away a star. The food and service is still great - it's hard to improve on what is close to perfect. But I really miss the slightly dingy, worn around the edges atmosphere of the old location where they'd been for many, many years. I had many little league post game lunches there with my wife, and now grown, married and moved away son. I guess my attachment to the old place is as sentimental as practical. I'll give the new location some time to develop character, and earn it's fifth star back; but for now it's like visiting a common fast food joint, with much better food.

    (4)
  • Paul Z.

    It was 11:25AM and the lunch line was already out the door. I overheard other patrons saying, "it used to be just this room, then they expanded and added this new seating section." In this long, but fast moving line with me were the kind of guys I imagine eating Brats, Hot Dogs, and Burgers on a regular basis. There was a large contingent of law enforcement personnel (plain clothes), Army / Air National Guard (in camouflage), and other All-American, Ford F-150 driving type fellas. Two friendly women took my order - a cheese burger, baked beens, chips and a coke. I was given a number and in less than 5 minutes my delicious, perfectly cooked burger was on my table. I can't recommend this place more highly. It was one of the better burgers I have had and the price was very reasonable. My meal was about $8. I imagine it's a favorite among locals and living in Wash Park, I see it as well worth a 25 minute drive to meet a good friend for an All-American (or German?) meal. I can't wait to go back and try a brat.

    (5)
  • MJ M.

    Brats were good. Bread/Buns were good. The warm german potato salad was a huge disappointement. If you have never had authentic warm german potato salad then I guess it would be ok but this is not what we expected. Prices were decent and service was so-so. I would probably not go here again as I feel you can get a brat just as good at the cart outside any home depot. Highlight of the visit: The autographed sleeveless t-shirt signed by Huey Lewis and the News in a frame!

    (3)
  • Emily E.

    My favorite item here is the krautburger, which is basically a beef and cabbage (not sauerkraut) pierog. The brats are still excellent. They've added a few other sandwiches to the menu, including Italian sausage and actual hamburgers. Their new place is much brighter than the old one, and lacks the shabby/dingy charm that has given others pause in the past. The parking lot is easy to get in and out of from either direction--another improvement on the old location. Oh, and for those who care--there's beer.

    (4)
  • Angry C.

    Awesomeeeeeeee

    (5)
  • Hayley H.

    My dad and I ventured to Benders last summer for some good ole brats and warm German potato salad. I wasn't disappointed, but I felt that it was typical German cuisine with nothing really special. I do give them props as there aren't too many German restaurants in the area. If I specifically wanted a brat, Bender's would be my choice.

    (3)
  • Marla K.

    It is what it is! Clean, fast, and ultimately...a grilled brat on a bun. Great clean strip mall location, open 10-4 and small, fast, and noshable. The hot potato salad is small cube/ diced red potatoes in a sugar/vinegar dressing, mild...and is portion sized in its own container. The brats good, soft round roll...good too. No crazy unexpected magic going on. The kratbuger is a dough pocket with ground beef & cabbage inside. It's a little small and generally bland as you would expect flour/cabbage/beef to be. Think of knish meeting a pierogi. This place is simple and good. I'd like to see them with some 'house' mustards..it would be an up-sell for them.

    (4)
  • Nikki K.

    This place has amazing brats! A great family owned place to eat! Simple but great meal! They also have great homemade cookies!

    (5)
  • Eric O.

    My girlfriend and I tried it out. We liked Benders a lot. Her only complaint was the brat was a little overcooked and a tad dry... I had the Krautburger and it was awesome! Prices and service are great. We will come back when in the mood for a quick bite of good stuff.

    (4)
  • Jodi A.

    Love Bender's ! The menu is simple and has been the same for years. The quality has remained consistant. I heart Krautburgers and spicy brown mustard ! When I make them at home though, I add some hot sauce to the cabbage and ground beef and onions while I make the filling. Good comfort food on a chilly day !

    (4)
  • Gabe M.

    This place is great! Clean simple menu Fab brauts on a hoagie roll, warm ptatoe salad pretty good very unique. Next time I'll try the Krautburger.

    (4)
  • Mary C.

    the brat was overly flavored with pepper.... the warm german potato salad was soupy....

    (3)
  • Ellen L.

    Very popular place with everyone in the neighborhood. The decor is welcoming and I love all the help- yourself condiments. A must try.

    (4)
  • Heather G.

    My friends took me here for lunch as I am a huge fan of krautburgers and trying to find a good place to eat them. So far, I have yet to find such a place. Again, if you have really had a krautburger or German potato salad or sausuage, you cannot give this place more that 3 stars. The sausage was overcooked, took a couple of krautburgers home, underseasoned, and the potato salad way way too sweet. It was crowded and people in this neck of the woods swear by it but, definitly not only have I eaten better, have made better. Won't be back.

    (2)
  • Stuart U.

    The Brats here are great! The staff is friendly and welcoming. Great job!

    (5)
  • Matt B.

    I better bang this review out before the food coma sets in, and I had a single. It's not that it's an unusually large portion or anything. It's just so down to earth good that I feel the need to curl up in a lil ball and nap in a aura of culinary bliss. Had the single Brat sandwich with a bit of kraut and some mustard (what else is there for a brat). Also had the hot german potato salad. Both were excellent. The brat had a good solid flavor. The bun was tasty. The potato salad was flavorful and satisfying. It had perfectly cooked red potatoes in a slightly sweet, slightly sour dressing. The whole meal lacked complexity, and the simplest things done right are the most challenging. These guys do it right. On top of that, it's dirt cheap, driving the value through the roof.

    (4)
  • Scott R.

    Bender's is awesome, I used to eat here all the time when I lived in Denver. I visited their new location while in town for the holidays. I showed up just as they were closing for Christmas, and they agreed to fire up the grill just for us even though they were in the process of closing. The brats are great, very tasty but not overly-greasy like other brats I've had. The German potato salad is delicious and very unique. I got some brats to go and grilled them for my family later that night, and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be back whenever I come to Denver.

    (5)
  • Cash B.

    Let me start by saying that this place would get 5 stars if the atmosphere was a little bit better. The walls have no identity, seriously there's flags from every college football team in the country, there's teams AND their rivals on the same wall! Get specific here owner guy, we know that you don't like all of those teams and it just comes across as cheesy. Healthy brats. That's right, I said it. HEALTHY BRATWURST. I can't remember the specs on these things but they are like 1/3 the fat of a normal store bought bratwurst, INSANITY. I got the double brat sandwich with the warm potato salad, pretty much a perfect lunch and not having to bus your own tables is a plus. We've since been back to pick up some more brats just to cook on our own, and let me tell you, cooking them on the grill is even better than eating them at the restaurant.

    (4)
  • Brian D.

    This place is so clean it looks new. I LOVE that.

    (5)
  • Robert G.

    Bender's Brat Haus in Aurora, is a small 'mom and pop' type German restaurant that is the last of a dying breed-real authentic food, not the corporate crap we are all so use to. They feature home made sausages (to die for) and other meats along with German potato salad and many great side dishes-all made in house! The staff is super friendly and it boast a wall of pennants of practically every college team in the country. This is the type of place that Guy Fieri from Food Network would love to visit if he knew about. Not only am I impressed with the food and that the owner keeps telling me that I look like Bruce Willis, he actually calls me, "Brucie" ; but my friend from Wisconsin says that many of the dishes are served there as well and are very good. Near Buckley Air Force Base it may be a little bit out of the way for some folks and they are only open during the day and closed on Sundays, But, this little gem is well worth the trip, if you love home made cooking with a German/Wisconsin flair. Hey, what's wrong with being treated like a movie star anyway? It's just an added bonus for me.

    (4)
  • Chris M.

    Some of the best Brats I've had. The only thing negative I can say is the place is crowded with people trying to get Brats themselves, so I won't deduct a star for it.

    (5)
  • Christi S.

    Have to admit, first of all, that I'm not German...so I may not know what I'm missing...but I find the krautburgers at this place to be AWESOME!! I didn't know what to order at first, I'm usually a "brat at the ballgame" kinda girl...but I decided on the burger and boy was I glad I did!!!! My husband absolutely loves the brats from here! I have to credit him for finding the place as we are not from CO, and he talked me into going for lunch a while back. Been going regularly ever since!! The only drawback, is that we have a 5 year old...and there isn't too much on the menu as far as "kids fare" goes. So he has to suffer through a tough skinned "hot dog" or an over-sized burger. Poor kid. LOL I'm sure one day he'll thank us for it. :)

    (4)
  • Michael W.

    I see no reason not to give this place 5 stars because of 5 words: Double Brat Sandwich with Cheese.

    (5)
  • Bradford P.

    This place has some excellent sausages. I had the double Italian sandwich with chips. It did not disappoint. The line looks a bit overwhelming but it moves very quickly. We were able to make it back to the office within an hour. The staff is super friendly. The only suggestion I would offer is that they offer a larger variety of sausages. I only saw bratwurst and Italian on the menu. I will definitely be back when visiting the area.

    (4)
  • Blythe K.

    My favorite lunch place in Aurora. Very limited menu, and with good reason. The brats are delicious and you shouldn't come here unless that's what you're getting. Fast service, good prices. Strange though, it's usually at least 75% male clientele. Makes it a sausage-fest in more than one way.

    (5)
  • mike m.

    This place is the Brat Bomb. They make them fresh, cook them fresh, have quick service. Get the Double Brat w/cheese sandwhich! You will love it. You can also get Brats to take to your home party.

    (5)
  • Ron K.

    Excellent brats, homemade everyday fresh. If your really hungry get the double; great service.

    (5)
  • David W.

    My client says "I have a great lunch place that serves really good brats...". I think to myself "really good brats in Aurora, CO?". I'm in! Bender's doesn't look like much from the outside, but the line out the door speaks volumes about the yummy goodness this little place cranks out. Despite the fact they are known for their brats, I went with the Runza (Krautburger). I was expecting a burger with kraut on it. Not the case. I received this hot-pocket-esque soft as a pillow bun filled with kraut, onions, and beef. Delicious! I can honestly say that I have never had anything quite like it. Yum. To accompany my Krautburger, I choose the Warm German Potato Salad. Once again, I have never had anything quite like it. Yum Again! I've had cold German potato salad before, but this was just on a different level. The decor is.............. ah shit who cares about the decor this place has some kick ass food that I'd sit on crates in order to get some. The service was extremely courteous and very fast. I most definitely will be returning to Benders! 1 Runza 1 Soda --------------------- $7.00

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :10:00 am - 4:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : No
    Drive-Thru : No
    Caters : Yes

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