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Food The Loop, Chicago

The Berghoff

A place to eat in The Loop, Chicago, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.

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Why go

German restaurant on West Adams Street since 1898, with schnitzel, sauerbraten and its own root beer and lager.

It is one of 19 curated places we feature in Chicago, alongside 6 activities, 5 sights and 3 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Cindy's and Art Institute of Chicago.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
The Loop
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Dinner

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Chicago. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Cindy's

    Rooftop bar atop the Chicago Athletic Association with views over Millennium Park and Lake Michigan.

    Drinks · The Loop & Chicago River · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Art Institute of Chicago

    Huge collection including Nighthawks, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and the Thorne Miniature Rooms.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Walnut Room at Macy's

    Marshall Field's 1907 dining room on State Street, where a Great Tree rises through the room each Christmas.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Christkindlmarket

    German-style Christmas market in Daley Plaza since 1996, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.

    Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

    Free outdoor rink in Millennium Park next to Cloud Gate, open from mid-November into March; skate rental extra.

    Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Millennium Park

    Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain and free summer concerts at Pritzker Pavilion.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Berghoff is a stop on our Chicago & Milwaukee route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Chicago

2 more curated places to eat in Chicago. See the full Chicago guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Chicago run from 32°F in January to 77°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For The Berghoff itself, we suggest: Dinner.

Modelled monthly averages for Chicago from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chicago weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
41.87931, -87.62839
Destination
Chicago, Illinois
Website
theberghoff.com

The Berghoff: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Berghoff?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Berghoff. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Berghoff?

Our pick: Dinner. Insider tip: The bar holds Chicago's first liquor license issued after Prohibition.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Berghoff?

The Berghoff appears on Chicago & Milwaukee, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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