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Come in to the Schnitzel Platz and enjoy or authentic German food and cold bier at our new bar. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions please call us... (630) 942-9900
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A great selection of German Bavarian Food Kids Menu items...
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German Bavarian Pretzel ~ with Cheese. Half Pan - $120 ( 8...
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We Highly Recommend Parties of 5+ Guests Make Online...
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My staff and I want you to enjoy the best food and drink we...
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*Sprecher root beer is caffeine free* Sprecher fire-brewed...
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Enjoy of choices of German, French, Italian and local...
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Come to Schnitzel Platz and enjoy a German Bavarian Liqueur...
- Bottled Biers
Ever since it put non-alcoholic beer on the map in 1979,...
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Discover rich history and authentic flavors at The Berghoff, Chicago's iconic German restaurant and brewery. Explore traditional cuisine, craft beers, and warm hospitality. ORDER ONLINE
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- The Berghoff Restaurant
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- A Brief Hiatus
- Relevant After 100+ Years
- A Legacy For Many
- Berghoff Cafe at O’Hare
- Adams Street Brewery
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When Prohibition hit, Herman’s entrepreneurial mind saw it as an opportunity to expand his business as opposed to shutting down. He began brewing “near beer” and Berghoff soda pops while also expanding the food service. During the 14 years that Prohibition was in effect, The Berghoff Restaurant became widely known for deliciously authentic German f...
When Prohibition was lifted, Herman was able to procure Chicago’s first post-Prohibition liquor license, opening up The Berghoff Bar while still running the restaurant. This honor is now a yearly tradition, with the city ensuring that The Berghoff establishment always receives the city’s first liquor license. The original is proudly on display at t...
In 1939, an Annex was added beneath the restaurant, which is now The Berghoff Café. In March of 2020 due to the statewide mandated Covid-19 shutdown, the Cafe closed it’s doors. A reopen date has not yet been determined, but is available for private events, happy hours, and luncheons.
In 2006, The Berghoff closed briefly, transitioning ownership from third generation to the fourth. By 2007, the establishment was fully reopened and is what it is today—The Berghoff Bar, Restaurant, and Café all housed in the historic, 45,000-sq. ft. building on 17 W. Adams St.
The Berghoff’s popularity through the decades is a tribute to its consistent dedication to quality, warmth, and whimsy. The menus remain relevant as longtime chef Matt Reichel continues to adapt and create for to today’s palate. Gluten-free friendly options and lighter German-inspired fare, along with longstanding favorites like creamed spinach and...
Throughout, The Berghoff has fulfilled Herman Berghoff’s ambitions of family unity and the American Dream. Staff members have been with The Berghoff for multiple generations, many for 30-50 years. And, of course, there are the generations of families who have celebrated milestones, built memories, and come together within the walls of The Berghoff ...
For more than two decades, Berghoff Cafe O’Hare has been serving travelers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With a mix of offerings of traditional hand-carved sandwiches and contemporary items, all available for either dine-in or to-go. With a full-service bar, ample seating, and aerial views, we are a must-visit for those traveling through Terminal 1...
In 2018, The Berghoff Restaurant paid homage to its roots by bringing the art of brewing beer in-house and opening a craft beer brewery. Adams Street Brewery is a brand new 15 barrel brewery, located in not only the heart of the Loop but the heart of The Berghoff Restaurant. The brewery is owned and operated by third and fourth generation Berghoffs...
The Berghoff Restaurant closed their doors in March of 2020 after the initial statewide shut down of all bars and restaurants and briefly re-opened on June 30th, 2020. Due to little to no foot traffic in the Loop, The Berghoff and Adams Street closed their dining rooms for the time being. Adams Street Brewery occasionally hosted online beer promoti...
Top 10 Best German Bar in Chicago, IL - November 2024 - Yelp - Laschet's Inn, Prost, The Berghoff Restaurant, Schnell's Brauhaus, Edelweiss Restaurant, Old Munich Tavern, Resi's Bierstube Restaurant, The Glunz Tavern, Himmel's, Carola's Hansa Clipper.
Top 10 Best German Restaurants in Chicago, IL - October 2024 - Yelp - Laschet's Inn, The Berghoff Restaurant, Edelweiss Restaurant, Prost, Resi's Bierstube Restaurant, Staropolska Restaurant, Schnitzel Platz, Himmel's, The Glunz Tavern, Doner 97.
Top 10 Best German Restaurant in Chicago, IL - October 2024 - Yelp - Laschet's Inn, The Berghoff Restaurant, Prost, Resi's Bierstube Restaurant, Staropolska Restaurant, Edelweiss Restaurant, The Glunz Tavern, Himmel's, Schnitzel Platz, Schnell's Brauhaus.
