Before sunrise even touches Naperville’s streets, a quiet line begins forming outside a modest butcher shop that has quietly outlasted generations of food trends. Kreger’s Brat and Sausage Haus, operating since 1893, continues crafting bratwurst and sausages the same way one family has done for over a century.
Inside the small shop at 605 N Ellsworth St, time seems to slow as traditional techniques passed down through five generations guide every batch. Open only on Friday and Saturday mornings, this old-school butcher draws devoted customers from across the Chicago area who happily plan their weekends around its handcrafted offerings.
A Family Business That Has Served Naperville Since 1893
Long before Naperville transformed into a sprawling suburb, the Kreger family opened a modest butcher shop that would anchor the community for more than a century. The business began in 1893, when German immigrant traditions met American opportunity on a quiet corner that still feels removed from modern commerce.
Five generations have operated the shop, each learning the craft from parents and grandparents who refused to compromise on quality or heritage…