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The Berghoff Restaurant

Not a dedicated GF facility. The official menu states 'We do NOT segregate fryers which are used to cook breaded meats' and carries a general 'Gluten Free Friendly' label without per-dish marking codes. Community reviews consistently report that gluten-free items are marked on the menu and staff are knowledgeable, but multiple independent diners (at least 3) report getting sick despite ordering GF items. Some reviewers mention a separate prep area or dedicated fryer, while others confirm no dedicated fryer. One review claims the family has members with coeliac and takes it seriously. Cross-contamination risk is real and documented.

Address17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Cuisine
Price€€
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Websitewww.theberghoff.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Not a dedicated GF facility. The official menu states 'We do NOT segregate fryers which are used to cook breaded meats' and carries a general 'Gluten Free Friendly' label without per-dish marking codes. Community reviews consistently report that gluten-free items are marked on the menu and staff are knowledgeable, but multiple independent diners (at least 3) report getting sick despite ordering GF items. Some reviewers mention a separate prep area or dedicated fryer, while others confirm no dedicated fryer. One review claims the family has members with coeliac and takes it seriously. Cross-contamination risk is real and documented.

Honest caveat: Multiple coeliac diners report getting sick despite ordering gluten-free items; shared fryer confirmed by official menu.

✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] officialThe Berghoff's Main Menu: Authentic, Historic German Food , The Berghoff Restaurant (official menu)Menu header states 'Gluten Free Friendly' and 'Vegetarian' with explicit note: 'We do NOT segregate fryers which are used to cook breaded meats'. No per-dish allergen codes found; prompts guest to alert server.fetched 2026-05-13[2] aggregatorThe Berghoff Restaurant - Gluten-Free German Restaurant in Chicago , FindMeGlutenFreeDetailed community reviews: GF items marked, knowledgeable staff, no dedicated fryer (multiple confirmations), some mention separate area/equipment. Three reports of getting sick. One review claims family members have coeliac.fetched 2026-05-13[3] blogThe Berghoff | Downtown Chicago's Historic German Restaurant , theberghoff.comHomepage mentions 'wide variety of gluten-free friendly meals' but no specific allergen details.fetched 2026-05-13[4] blogThe Berghoff Restaurant - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Chicago , atly.comAtly listing classifies as 'Celiac friendly' with 'Low risk of cross-contamination', claims dedicated kitchen space and appliances, trained staff. Menu marked with GF options. Community quotes show mixed experiences.fetched 2026-05-13

Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Vegetarian options are marked on the menu with a caveat that fryers are shared with breaded meats. No dedicated equipment for vegetarian preparation. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged by the venue.

✓ marked menu

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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