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Berghoff

17 W. Adams, Chicago, IL - (312) 427-3170
A great survivor from the 19th century, the Berghoff is a German-American restaurant that has changed with the times but maintains culinary traditions all but vanished elsewhere.
100% Approval Rating (1 votes)

Scorecard

5 - Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Potato Chips
Root Beer
Sauerbraten
Bread Basket
Veal Bratwurst Sandwich

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (5)
Roadfood.com Editor
"The Berghoff, which opened in 1898, closed in 2006– a sad moment in Chicago culinary history. But it reopened with a vintage German-American menu supplemented by 21st century fare and ambience that remains solidly 19th century. To dine at the bare wood tables in this ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

17 W. Adams, Chicago, IL
(312) 427-3170

http://www.berghoff.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:Yes
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
Veal bratwurst is sweet, firm, and fresh, served on a pretzel roll with brilliant sauerkraut.
"Veal bratwurst is sweet, firm, and fresh, served on a pretzel roll with brilliant sauerkraut."
Michael Stern





The Berghoff does not make a big deal of the potato chips that accompany many sandwiches, but they are a big deal: thick-cut and assertively spuddy, some of the best anywhere.
"The Berghoff does not make a big deal of the potato chips that accompany many sandwiches, but they are a big deal: thick-cut and assertively spuddy, some of the best anywhere."
Michael Stern


The Berghoff is a survivor, and it remains one of Chicago's essential culinary landmarks.
"The Berghoff is a survivor, and it remains one of Chicago's essential culinary landmarks."
Michael Stern


Root beer is dark and serious, not extremely carbonated.
"Root beer is dark and serious, not extremely carbonated. "
Michael Stern


It is all too easy to overindulge on the bread basket that precedes each meal.
"It is all too easy to overindulge on the bread basket that precedes each meal."
Michael Stern



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