OCTOBER 2025 40 O ktoberfest celebrations – some lasting a few days, some the whole month of October – bring a taste of Bavaria to the Valley. Locals and visitors looking for hearty German fare and festive brews can find them at a number of festivals, sure – but if you’re looking for a spot to sit, sip and chow without the polka and lederhosen, these places might have just what you need.  2210 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix old-heidelberg-german-bakery.wa-cafe.com An integral part of any German-themed celebration is the pretzel – and homemade is the way to go. Thankfully, Arcadia has a German bakery in the neighborhood offering just that: pretzels, plus German- style rye bread, hard rolls, apple and cherry strudels (large and mini), almond horns, coconut macarons, assorted danishes, and meringue. There’s also a grocery area with perishables, drinks and eats that you won’t find lining the shelves at big-name grocery stores.     4900 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix germansausageaz.com For 40 years, the German Sausage Company has served the Arcadia community, continuing a six-generation tradition started by the Scherz family in a small German village. Owner Joërg Scherz, born in Heidelberg, moved to Phoenix in the early 1980s to expand the business and combined it with a local German bakery. Today, he maintains the authentic sausage-making tradition, using imported spices and casings with no fillers, offering over 60 types of meats including sausages and smoked hams. There’s also deli meat, salamis, and an ‘old world’ selection. If you’re cooking your Oktoberfest feast at home, this is the place to find the sausage!    225 E. Monroe St., Phoenix Hussbrewing.com Huss Brewing Co. was founded in 2013 in Tempe by brewing experts Jeff and Leah Huss, combining Jeff’s training and experience with Leah’s background in Arizona’s craft beer scene. In 2017, Huss opened a taproom and pub at Uptown Plaza, followed by a brewpub at the Phoenix Convention Center, which is where guests will find the Sausage + Pretzel Board. The dish comes with three sausages (Haus beer brat, smoked cheddar brat, Portuguese Linguica or the Beyond vegan brat), plus a giant rustic pretzel and Cactus Valley beer cheese, sauerkraut, pickled veggies, pickled red onions, radish, and spicy and honey mustards. Huss also has an Oktoberfest Bavarian Marzen – the perfect pairing.    1 E. Washington St., Phoenix doghaus.com Dog Haus is going all out this year, thanks to a collab with food personality Josh Elkin. Through October 26, the eatery will offer two exclusive, limited- time creations: Bratzel Sliders and Bratchos. The sliders feature bratwurst topped with bacon-onion jam, sauerkraut, mustard aioli, and crispy fried onions, served on grilled King’s Hawaiian pretzel buns. The Bratchos layer crispy tortilla chips with cheese sauce, bratwurst, bacon-onion jam, sauerkraut, scallions, and mustard aioli. To complete the Oktoberfestival experience, participating locations will be pouring Paulaner’s limited-edition Oktoberfest Bier and Hefe-Weizen alongside ice-cold Jägermeister shots.  214 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix pedalhausbrewery.com Pedal Haus Brewery’s Oktoberfest menu features five new items that highlight traditional German fare. The hearty bratwurst sandwich is served with potato salad and crispy pork schnitzel topped with wild mushroom gravy, paired with broccoli and pretzel bites. The menu also features currywurst – bratwurst tossed in curry ketchup – and a flamküchen pizza topped with applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onion, garlic parmesan cream sauce, mozzarella, caraway, and herbs. These seasonal offerings are available through early October.   2625 E. Bell Road, Phoenix edelweissbiergarten.com If you’re looking for a purely German and Hungarian menu, it doesn’t get much better than Edelweiss, and the live accordion music makes the drive even more worth it. The Really Big Pretzel – a dinner plate-sized soft pretzel with rock salt, bier cheese and spicy brown mustard – Opa’s Favorite (breaded Havarti cheese with homemade cranberry sauce) and Csusza , a baked spätzle dish layered with feta, are just the start. Edelweiss’s bratwurst and sausages section features grilled classics like original German bratwurst, bockwurst, chicken bratwurst, Hungarian sausage, bier hot bratwurst, smoked bratwurst, knackwurst, and currywurst, served with fries and curry sauce. “Haus Specialties” include chicken paprikash on a bed of spätzle, roasted Old Heidelberg German Bakery German Sausage Company Huss Brewpub Christ Lutheran School Preschool - Grade 8 • www.clsphx.org LC-MS 3901 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix | www.cclphoenix.org | (602) 955-4830 LOVE GROW SERVE IN-PERSON WORSHIP Traditional Worship 8:00am/10:45am Contemporary Worship 8:30am/10:30am Teaching Service 9:30am ONLINE WORSHIP Sunday @ 8:am/10:30am FB Live or CHRISTCHURCHPHX.ONLINE.CHURCH

41 OCTOBER 2025 Dog Haus Biergarten Pedal Haus Zum Treffpunkt paprikash on a bed of spätzle, roasted eisbein in beer broth, and Hungarian stew over spätzle with cucumber salad. And of course, don’t forget the schnitzel: there are over four options, and since Oktoberfest runs until the end of the month, you’ve got plenty of chances to try them all!  14325 N. 79th St., Scottsdale zumtreffpunkt.us With a tagline like “A taste of Germany in the heart of Arizona,” Zum Treffpunkt knows how to entice those looking to quell their schnitzel cravings. Opened in 2023 in the Scottsdale Airpark, the menu offers a selection of small plates like goulash soup, currywurst, a sausage platter and potato pancakes, plus salads, sandwiches and desserts. There are three types of schnitzel and four main courses available: a bratwurst dinner, braised beef, pan seared salmon and a Bavarian meatloaf. The bar features a rotating selection of German beers, house wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. Zum Treffpunkt means “the gathering place” in German. From potlucks and club dinners to festive events and language classes, the business flourished and the American German Club opened its restaurant to the public.   Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill opened its third location in September at 5031 N. 44th St. The new space offers traditional Mexican dishes, house specialties, handcrafted drinks, and a daily happy hour, all while supporting local charities through its Chips for Charity program. saltandlimeaz.com The Original Arcadia Tavern opened in September at 40th St. and Indian School Road (where Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers was). Originally launched in 2009, the neighborhood spot returns with a refreshed menu of bar food faves, weekend brunch and daily specials. arcadiatavernaz.com Bring Italy to your table with Sogno Toscano , a wine bar and cafe with ingredients imported from Italy, that will open at 40th St. and Indian School (in the former Brunch & Sip spot) toward the end of 2025. The company opened its first cafe in New York City in 2021 and has since expanded to California – and now Arizona. Customers will find products like pasta, grains, oils and vinegars, plus an espresso café and wine bar. sognotoscano.com Effin Egg is a fast-casual breakfast sandwich concept slated to open at 36th St. and Indian School Road in the Gaslight Square plaza. On the menu is a number of egg sandwiches, signature waffles, breakfast burritos and sides (tots, effin tots and brisket totchos). Sauces are made in- house and small batch, hand crafted roasted coffee is available all day. effinegg.com O.H.S.O. Brewery has unveiled Funky Frida’s , a Frida Kahlo-inspired Mexican cantina replacing Little O’s (near 49th and Indian School Road). The menu blends Mexico City roots and “gringo-style” dishes, plus seafood, brunch, and a bar featuring 30+ agave spirits. Expected to open in October, Funky Frida’s will also serve O.H.S.O. beers, craft cocktails like an Oaxacan old fashioned, and happy hour deals including $3 beers and $6 margaritas. funky-fridas.com