Airport food is generally over priced and mediocre. That being said, the two best options in Terminal 1 are Torta Frontera and Berghoff. The roast pork at Berghoff is very tender and flavorful, without being overly fatty. Other roast meats looked equally well cooked. The fact that each sandwich is made and grilled to order allows them to be crisp and fresh testing...even if they sometimes feel rushed and remove the sandwiches from the grill before the cheese is fully melted. These are messy sandwiches, so if you have the time, I'd recommend finding a communal table near the bar to enjoy it rather than taking it to go. read more

Berghoff Cafe - "Cuban" Sandwich - sandwich name in quotes as there is no mustard or pickles on the sandwich. - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I like sandwiches with flavors and toasted and good meat. This is it! The best airport Reuben ever. I added grilled onions and spicy brown mustard to it and wow. I was only going to eat half but couldn't let such a tasty sandwich go to waste. It comes with a dill pickle too! read more

Berghoff Cafe - Reuben corned beef is tender and perfectly seasoned and fatty. - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Only airport food I've ever craved for afterwards. And at prices I'd gladly pay outside an airport. Got the reuben. Honestly, mostly writing the review so I can find it next time I pass through read more

Eat here just about every week. Normally you'll get a nice fat sandwich with a pickle or peppers for $16, not today. Very basic sandwich, no garnish, pickle, pepper, drink or fries for $16 + tip. I'll skip the tip from now on or head down to McDonalds and get more for less. Good service but inconsistent product for a premium price. read more

We were grateful to find an O'Hare spot open for breakfast before our early flight. Located next to gate C 26 in the United concourse. My husband enjoyed his egg & sausage breakfast sandwich. I am too sleepy to eat, so I skipped ordering. Polite staff. Very quick service. Absolutely no wait. All masks and social distancing policies enforced. Great experience. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Quick and nutritious. Sandwich to go! - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hot juicy meat, check; reasonable prices, check; quick service, check; airport location, check. Some other articles and reviews have already highlighted this place as part of the revamp of the O'Hare airport, and from my visit, the compliments are well-deserved and I would very much list this place as a go-to if you find yourself needing a meal at the airport. I had the Reuben, which was recommended by some other reviews, and the meat portion was hearty. The ordering was also straightforward, and if there was a surprise, it was that the line was actually shorter than the restaurants in the food court area. Oh, and for the price, it came out to about $13, which given the recent inflation isn't too different from the Subway by where I live. That in a sense encapsulates this place: Subway prices, airport location, what's not to like. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Reuben sandwich - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just like a conveyor belt setup for hungry travelers on their way to their gates. Efficient service but the food was just average. I had the Alex special which is a croissant sandwich with egg and cheese. The croissant had a heavier consistency, which I can only attribute to support the egg or other contents. It's probably the better choice in C terminal at O'Hare. read more

First time eating at O'Hare and this place didn't disappoint. I got the Reuben Sandwich and normally I would qualify things as pretty good "for airport food", but I would say this Reuben was good even if I got it at a normal restaurant or Cafe. The meats they use are freshly sliced in front of your eyes, the slices are generous and moist and juicy without being dry. The line moved pretty quickly even during busy times. I took it to go but there are some seating (not a ton but a decent amount) available at the restaurant. Overall I really enjoyed the food and would definitely return on future travels read more

Berghoff Cafe - A pretty generous amount of meat - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very decent airport fare! There were a few different sandwiches I wanted to try but glad I got the Cuban. It was flavorful and juicy which most airport food is the opposite. Can't say much more about it but I'll be back to try the other sandwiches when I'm traveling to or thru Chicago. read more

Authentic German fare. The sauerkraut had good acidity and the variety of brat and bockwurst were on point. The pancake sliders were very good. The beer is refreshing and the coffee is strong. We were too full for dessert but the apfelstrudel looked very good and the flourless chocolate cake featured on several tables. The service was grandly and prompt, and the space comfortable and unpretentious. Anyone looking for some old world charm (minus the wafting cigarette smoke) will feel at home. read more

Best breakfast around! Will be crowded on weekends but worth the wait. Great French toast.

Cafe style ordering which I'm not overly fond of. I ordered the deluxe roast beef sandwich and fries. Overall it wasn't bad considering it's airport food. I've not had many meals in an airport worth mentioning. Beef was actually pretty tasty but overall it was dry. Fries were ok. read more

Can't speak to the food here. But it's a decent bar to grab a drink or a beer. Also a good bar to watch a game. Cubs were on and I went with the Adams Street Amber Red Ale on tap. A very tasty slightly sweet with some spicy notes ale clocking in at 4.65% ABV 31 IBU The airport menu is available online at https://www.theberghoff.com/ohare-cafe-menu read more

Berghoff Cafe - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Never thought I would leave a review for an airport food stop, but here it is. I needed breakfast (did you know United does not give complimentary snacks on their flights?!?!). Wow did they have it. Omelets, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, French toast, hash browns, yogurt, bagels, etc. and of course coffee, cappuccino, etc. And you can have your meal there or take your food to go. Worth walking a little further for. And food came out fast! P.S. They also have a bar with breakfast drinks (mimosas, morning mules, etc). I was tempted, but I don't like to use airplane bathrooms. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Black bean breakfast wrap - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not a huge airport food fan, as I always get a bland, cold wrap. But if you are at ORD, get a hot sandwich at Berghoff! You will not go wrong! Good size, full of meat, pickle and pickled pepper. I had the Ruben. Fantastic. #spicemeister approved. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Ruben Sandwich - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Berghoff Cafe is a local restaurant that serves foods such as sandwiches and pizzas. They also have a bar that serves beers. The employees promptly and politely took my order and processed my payment. I ordered a personal-sized vegetarian pizza, and my husband ordered a Cuban sandwich with a soda. Our total bill was $25 including tax. The food tasted just OK, and we did not finish it and still felt hungry afterward. Plenty of tables and chairs were available for sitting, and televisions showed sports games. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Vegetarian pizza - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Rude, and they literally kick you out before closing. Typical airport trap, but at that price you can let me finish the drink I paid for.

This is a must stop in terminal c If you are wanting breakfast. I had seen this place on several sites for best food in O'hare and they were right. We were lucky to not have a wait when we got there and by the time we finished there were over 50 people in line to order. Food was excellent and very fresh. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Mikes egg white special #bhamfoodguy - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

GREAT holiday drinks! We had some time to kill on our Christmas Day traveling adventure, and of course I was suckered into their Christmas drinks, much to my husband's dismay. :) They were perfectly crafted, albeit a teensy bit expensive at about $15/drink. Seating was limited, and there were definitely people hovering, waiting for their first chance to pounce on an open spot. However, the high tops made it perfect for luggage to stow away perfectly, and thus I felt like sitting there forever! I've been to the real Berghoff downtown, but I have to say I was thoroughly impressed with this one! We would be back if the opportunity presented! read more

Stopped here in between flights. It's airport food... blah what do you expect. It's slightly cheaper than other places, but it's just ok. They move you in and out quickly. If you are looking for a place where most of the food is made in front of you stop in. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Business sign - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the few non food court options in the over crowded United wing at Ohare. The negatives: The noise level at capacity is nothing short of cacophony and not very conducive to conducting conference calls. The fact that you are unable to consolidate your food and bar tab is silly. The positives: At the rail seats, there are tons of power options for all of your electronic devices. The spicy bloody from the bar is a sipper, just the right amount of heat to prevent you from gulping it down too quickly. I ordered the chicken wrap and it served my 'Linner' purpose well and paired nicely with the spicy bloody. Bonus - I had a bird's eye view of my gate and could linger longer prior to boarding. read more

I got the Turkey pesto panini. The Turkey was kinda salty and the panini overall was meh. Pretty decent for airport food tho and it was warm which was nice read more

Berghoff Cafe - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent corned beef sandwich. Nice and toasted. Good price. Fast service. Comfortable feeling read more

I would eat here every time I visit! The food is excellent, and the portions are a great value for the price, especially in an airport. If you like fresh carved meats, this place is the place. read more

This sandwich shop is located in Terminal 1, Concourse C at Chicago O'Hare Airport. They take your order while you're in a line before you pay. And your food will be ready when you're at the cashier to pay for your order. Their service is quick and friendly, but finding a seat may be difficult especially during the busiest hours. There is also a bar counter for those who may prefer to have some alcohol as well. Overall, I strongly recommend this place if you're in the mood for a tasty sandwich. It certainly is a very good place to eat comparing to many other similarly priced, but poorer in quality establishments at this airport. And please don't forget that they make it after you have placed your order so your sandwich is always will be freshly made! read more

Berghoff Cafe - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You may have to pass many other eating options to find Bergoff's at O'Hare, but do your self a favor and eat here. We had a Reuben and a Chicago beef sandwich. Both were excellent. We paid 32.00 for the two sandwiches and one fountain drink. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Chicago beef - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a 2 hour delay, and saw a pub like restaurant that caught my attention. Got in line around 6:30 and was about a 15 min wait from start to finish. Ordered the Reuben and they cut the corned beef fresh from a huge chunk. I was given a generous amount of corned beef and I was very grateful (I love meat). Place was super crowded, but luckily found a bar seat. Sandwich was fantastic. Thick cut corned beef sandwiched between two slices of Swiss. The thick cut corned beef made the sandwich and it had the perfect amount of saltiness. The rye bread wasn't as crunchy/toasty as I would've liked, but still very tasty. Perfect ratio of thousand island and sauerkraut. Definitely missing a pickle and some potato chips, but I'm to blame for that. Thank you Berghoff Cafe, I was very pleased. Would recommend to family and friends. read more

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One of the best Reuben sandwiches I've ever eaten! The cafe was near my gate and I thought I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did! NY style corned beef is usually sliced thinly. My sandwich featured big thick slices with authentic kraut and a perfect amount of dressing. If you're hungry, and have time to get a sandwich at O'Hare, this is the place to go! Yeah, it's a little expensive, but what airport restaurant isn't? read more

Quick service had an excellent corned beef sandwich at a fair price, freshly sliced very tender made in front of my with good portions. My new favorite for terminal C. read more

Absolutely abysmal customer service. I asked for a paper menu so my 97 year old father could look at it. He has difficulty walking. They said no. I explained clearly why I would like a paper menu. The man, a Hispanic, said take pictures of the menu for your daddy. Exact words. A 97 year old is not going to want to look at pictures on a phone. The ignorance of this response is beyond comprehension. Additionally the menu above the counter does not clearly describe what is in each sandwich. This you get stuck with ingredients you do not want. I discovered this when I found the online menu on yelp. read more

Pretty darn good especially for airport food! Southwestern Turkey wrap was tasty and filling. It looks like they slice the meat for your sandwich to order then heat it either on a grill or in a panini maker type gadget. There is a bar right there too. Prob best choice at ORD Term 1 C gates read more

Really good for an airport restaurant. You order at a counter but the servers are really attentive in the restaurant. Menu is a subset of the original in the loop. The rueben sandwich was just as good as I'd expect there. The have their own brewed root beer, too! read more

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Had a late flight out of O'Hare, so I'm looking to grab some dinner once I get through security. Take a quick look around the restaurant and get in line. I really like Reubens, so I order one....sorry no sauerkraut. We can do corned beef though. Fine. Sure make it like a reuben. Anything else? Sure how about fries (I saw some being eaten in dining area). Sorry we are out of fries..Got a beer as well. I sit down to eat and it is about 10 minutes until 8pm and they are doing last call. So, I guess their hours are shortened than what is listed here and they either weren't making more stuff after 7:30pm or they had run out for the day. Either way, it was a little annoying but what can you do? The beer was ok, but man the corned beef was on point. The moral of this is, get the reuben and fries, but get there early... read more

Stopped at the Chicago Airport and came here. I was gonna just get a bagel toasted till I saw how good the breakfast sandwich looks. Not the most sanitary operation but not the worst, and the sandwich was fantastic! read more

Berghoff Cafe - Sausage breakfast sandwich everything bagel - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Prices seem to have gone up a tad but still my fave place to eat at O'hare. The rueben is so divine snd filling I have a hard time ordering anything else! If you are into solid filling sandwiches this is your place. Something for everyone on the menu! Grab a beer also. Great quick and easy food that is tasty! read more

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Bleh. Bratwurst on sandwich bread, highly processed chicken fajita wrap with hardly any chicken (probably just as well). Just bleh.

Needed a quick bite between flights. Came here as it was close and had some good aromas... Had a Roast Beef Panini. It had a good amount of meat sliced just about perfect thickness... Rooted with melted ?mozzarella? Definitely a step up from a cold cut sandwich. The meat was a little dry... Could use some sauce or just some simple garlic mayo. Also would like to have some seasoning... Some fried onion flakes would be really nice. Nice big sandwich with a pickle on the side. A sauce would have made a big difference. read more

Berghoff Cafe - Roast Beef Panini - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't talk to their food because I didn't grab anything to eat. What I can say is that I have a four-and-a-half-hour flight from Chicago to San Francisco that is going to be loaded with a large family with several young kids that are jacked up on ice cream, and Berghoff had cold, tasty beer to help me prepare for my impending trip. read more

I was so happy to find this cafe after seeing the lines for the typical chain coffee shops in the terminal were 20+ people long. Let me tell you, not only is this place less crowded it's definitely better in my opinion. They are hand-making every breakfast as you order, and they have sandwiches, omelets and wraps. I decided to go with a traditional breakfast sandwich on toast with sausage. The cheese was so perfectly melty and the eggs were scrambled just right. The bread also really surprised me and was very soft. I was also able to order my americano iced which I really appreciated. Granted, you won't be able to get a super fancy coffee drink, but my vanilla americano tasted great! They also have a ton of seating and a bar if you're looking for something stronger. Will certainly return next time I'm flying out of ORD! read more

Berghoff Cafe - Sausage, egg and cheese on toast - best breakfast sandwich in the terminal! - German Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's airport food. That about sums it up. But I worry that I am being too generous, there is decent airport food. This wasn't it. The pizza was not very good, and that's hard to say about pizza. Even mediocre pizza is decent. This wasn't even that good. So if "below mediocre human fuel" is what you need, this will give you some calories to burn. That's about as fair as one can be. This location appears to be is oriented toward maximizing it's geographic opportunity, and moving people through quickly, not providing a real food service value. Cheers. read more