Local residents have to only wait a couple of more days to eat at a North Side classic.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 will “hopefully be open on Monday,” owner Dave Panther said.

Last week, Panther tentatively scheduled the establishment to reopen this week. However, he said he plans to meet with his staff on Thursday, and on Friday a health inspector is expected to check out the restaurant.

The restaurant is nearing completion of more than $100,000 worth of renovations.

In mid-May, a fire broke out in the basement of the restaurant, caused by a spontaneous ignition of rags and laundry.

The opening date for the historic establlishment has been set back several times this past summer because of repairs being made on equipment.

— by Rebecca Morin