Harry's Hof Brau

Joining me for lunch today at a place she recommended was Shantel. We dined on the patio at Harry's Hof Brau. My idea of a Hof Brau was sloppy counters, meat, and grease everywhere. To the contrary, this establishment was clean as a snowflake. The service was best described as pleasurable. When you walk in, there is a large overhead menu and the folks at the carving station are happy to explain each of their dishes in addition to offering you samples of their various fresh meats.

I'm starting to think I'm losing my knack at making the right sandwich selection. For the second time this week, I believe I was bested by my lunch guest.


This is the incredible sandwich Shantel ordered. Constructed of Tri-Tip, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, crispy onion strips, lettuce, tomato, and served on a fresh french roll. Once I saw this thing being erected I knew I had made the wrong selection. That's what I get for cutting in line. Now I know why they say "Ladies First".

Shantel rolling her eyes in bliss as she experiences extreme goodness.

I ordered the Roast Pork sandwich, with lettuce, red onion, tomato, and pepperoncini on a french roll. They offered to dip it in Au Jus sauce, and I was imagining them dipping the whole sandwich in Au Jus like an Italian Beef sandwich. Instead they dipped a millimeter of it in Au Jus, barely enough to stain the bread brown. Sandwich was dry, meat flavor was good. I used some of their house mustard that was available at our table, which helped out a bit. The star of the show for me was their decadent macaroni and cheese that I ordered on the side. Rich, thick, creamy and cheesy, with some crispy panko breadcrumbs on the top. It truly was everything Mac and Cheese should be!!

Kenzie was a little camera shy, her mama not so much.

Harry's Hof Brau offers an astonishing amount of tantalizing choices for your enjoyment. They have turkey legs, frankfurters, enormous enchiladas, and daily lunch specials. If you are in Livermore, and you love meat, Harry's Hof Brau should be your next lunchtime destination.

You can visit them online at:

http://www.harryshofbrau.com/

Or in Livermore at:

2491 1st St
(between Maple St & Mcleod St)
Livermore, CA 94550