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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Der Rath to introduce more authentic German menu

When the Memorial Union's Der Rathskeller restaurant reopens next semester, students can expect to see some changes to das Menü.

Der Rathskeller's website promises that when the campus returns from winter break, "customers will experience a new level of dining."

Currently, Der Rathskeller's menu primarily features traditional American food staples like cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and fries. But on its revamped menu, the iconic German beer hall-themed Union hangout will match its meals to its atmosphere.

Breakfast features include corned beef and scrambled egg paninis with "kartuffle latkes," or potato pancakes, on the side.

Nighttime and afternoon fare features "hand-patted Der Kronjuwel Burgers," apple and cheddar paninis and "Bouletten" German meatballs.

Der Rathskeller closes at 5 p.m. Dec. 23, and will debut the new menu when it reopens at the start of spring semester.

In the meantime, Memorial Union's Lakefront on Langdon dining hall will remain open for the majority of winter break.

 

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