Bratwurst & Bowls (Gemperli)
St. Gallen, Switzerland
The Gemperli stand on Schmiedgasse in St. Gallen has been grilling since the 1940s. The original Metzgerei Gemperli became the city's most cited sausage spot: St. Galler Bratwurst and Schüblig mit Bürli, served at a counter, eaten standing or on a bench outside. The stand now operates as Bratwurst & Bowls with an expanded menu, but the classics remain. The bratwurst is pale, never pre-boiled, grilled to order over charcoal. The Bürli is the soft, round bread roll specific to St. Gallen — no mustard, no ketchup, as the city insists.
Sausages served here
Schüblig
St. Gallen, Switzerland
The Schüblig is a smoked, scalded pork sausage from Eastern Switzerland, a staple of everyday Swiss cuisine. A bit curved, with a dark reddish-brown skin and a good snap when you bite in. Scored crosswise before grilling or pan-frying, creating its characteristic split-open look. Simpler and heartier than the St. Galler Bratwurst: the everyday sausage, smoky and comforting.
St. Galler Bratwurst
St. Gallen, Switzerland
The St. Galler Bratwurst (also known as Olma Bratwurst) is a fine-textured, white veal and pork sausage from St. Gallen in Eastern Switzerland. The addition of fresh milk sets it apart, giving it a smooth, almost creamy texture. It carries IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) status: only sausages produced in the greater St. Gallen region can bear the name.