Burgerhaus

First we started with the artichoke dip, which was phenomenal.   The size was huge for $6.00 and it was piping hot and delicious.  The fried pita chips on the side were perfect.   Next we had the fried pickles, which were huge and sour, just how you would want fried pickles.   I had the opa burger, which was very good.   It had a huge roasted red pepper, tons of pepperoncini, feta spread and kalamata olives.   The fries on the side were served in a huge fryer basket.   Everything was very fresh and service was very attentive and friendly.   Great, solid burger spot.

Our new favorite burger joint...I had the Tuscan, and my hubby had the Cozumel..both were absolutely delish! I really liked the decor and the waitstaff were very friendly.

There's a gourmet burger place in Chesterton that puts Bugerhaus to shame. It's called Octave and there are numerous reasons why it's superb.

1) Drinks. Why are drink prices rivaling those of downtown Chicago? This is Valparaiso. Not everyone is a yuppie who wants to pay $6 for a Peroni (Italian urine water). A gourmet burger place should have gourmet beer -- that beer list should change every so often. Check one for Octave doing it right.

2) Meat. Burgerhaus has a decent burger. Is it grass raised? No. Is it most likely pumped full of antibiotics standing knee deep in its own fecal matter? I don't know, you tell me. I do know however, you can taste the difference in a grass raised burger. It's night and day. Check two for Octave.

3) Size. Ambiance. Variety. Burgerhaus surprisingly has a nice interior. It feels rather home-like. Octave is unique but very cramped. In terms of creativeness, I like what both establishments are doing. I have to give it to Octave though, some of their menu items will blow your mind. Nothing at Burgerhaus has. After having the Yucatan and the American I would say were good, but small. Octave has a bigger burger called the Hot Pants that I would choose 10 out of 10 times over any menu item here. Also, the Cajun fries were pretty bad. I seriously think they got some McCormick's Cajun seasoning and doused the fries in it.

TL;DR - A mediocre "gourmet" non grass-rasied burger place with over priced pseudo craft beer catering to Valpo's yuppies.