I went in expecting a solid burger, but what I got was something much more deliberate--almost engineered. This wasn't just a stack of ingredients; it felt like every layer had a purpose. The bun was the first signal they knew what they were doing--lightly toasted, just enough structure to hold everything together without stealing attention. Then came the patty: thick, juicy, with that perfect sear that gives you a bit of crisp before it melts into richness. But the real centerpiece? The fried egg. Perfectly cooked--edges slightly crisp, yolk still runny. The moment you bite in, it breaks and seeps into the meat, turning each bite into something borderline indulgent. It doesn't overpower the burger; it elevates it, adding a creamy texture that balances the salt and char of the beef. The toppings were minimal but intentional--fresh lettuce for crunch, a slice of tomato for brightness, and just enough sauce to tie it all together without making a mess. It's the kind of burger that makes you slow down halfway through, not because you're full, but because you realize it deserves your full attention. Messy in the best way, rich without being overwhelming, and anchored by that fried egg that takes it from good to unforgettable. read more

Family owned and they have grass fed beef and bison burgers. Unfortunately, they took the avocado salad off the menu but that's ok. When we come here, it's specifically for the burgers and we've had a couple of them but my favorite is the bison burger with a sunny-side egg. Get the double patty, don't play games with your appetite... I also love the military artwork outside as I'm an Army Ranger on the inside...but I'm a foodie on the outside....Their creed is to never leave a fallen Ranger, no matter what the cost.. We need to support local and family businesses too. Yelp elites, we can do this, come and enjoy these burgers at American Wildburger!! read more

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The restaurant is nice and comfortable inside. TVs playing movies and sports all around the walls. The staff was friendly and helpful. They answered my question about allergy information and when I asked for no cheese they mentioned they had non dairy cheese. This is a great spot if you have food allergies, as the menu has clear labeling. The burger and fries were absolutely delicious and I'll definitely be back for more! read more

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It has been awhile since I dined here. I ordered a cheeseburger, since it was on a Wednesday, I enjoyed a coke and fries with my meal. The young lady behind the counter was extremely helpful. I was limping, so she took my order and delivered my food. My only complaint is most of the tables are high tops. I was able to get a low table, which was fine. read more

Ordered for pickup one night during the week. I ordered the All American Cheeseburger and a side of garlic Parmesan fries. Pick up was easy and the gentleman at the counter was nice. I really enjoyed the burger, it was fresh and tasty. The fries however were dry and surprisingly very plain tasting even with the garlic and Parmesan. Maybe they would taste better ordered at the restaurant? A decent option for a burger, next time I'll try to dine in. read more

American Wildburger - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Ordered delivery via their website. I hadn't heard of them before but we decided to give them a shot. The burger was ok; I had the Year of the Goat burger and unfortunately the bottom bun in particular was not right for the burger, at least for delivery, because I ran out of bun by the end. Maybe a pretzel bun would have been better but I didn't want the taste of a pretzel burger. It had a bit of pink inside although I ordered it well done. But overall it was a really disappointing experience. I was a little unsure right from the start. They had a kids item, the grilled cheese sandwich, listed for $4.99 online. But then when you add ii to your cart, it's $4.99... until you add cheese. If you choose ANY cheese, that adds 79-99¢. So to get a toasted cheese sandwich for the $4.99 price the restaurant advertises you have to order it with... no cheese?? My significant other ordered a burger with grilled onion, jalapeño, and bacon on it. But there was no onion or bacon, which was a $3 additional charge. I tried calling the restaurant to get a refund for the missing items, but couldn't get through. I called the humber on Google and it rang ten times before I hung up, then I went to the website and called the number listed there in case it was wrong on Google; that resulted in a recording coming on immediately saying that the party I called was unavailable. This was 30+ minutes before their stated closing time. Given that they lie about the price and up-charge to have cheese on a CHEESE sandwich, and that they can't get the order right on a burger that is literally the first one listed on the "build your own burger" section of the menu, I'm not going back nor will I recommend them. read more

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Spent $66 on three burgers, fries, and drinks, and it was a complete disappointment. The burgers were advertised as grass-fed beef, but they were overcooked, dry, and bland. Nothing about the food stood out, and it absolutely did not justify the price. Service was acceptable, but good service doesn't make up for poorly cooked, overpriced food. I won't be returning and would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Looking for a place to eat in Des Plaines, I discovered this restaurant on Yelp. The inside of the restaurant was a little dingy. Food prices seem high. For 3 sandwhiches, it was about $52. It did take some time for our food, and we were dining in. However, they do have a super large menu. Beef, chicken, and vegetarian options. My burger was really delicious. If you aren't in a rush, give them a try. They were pretty friendly. read more

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Impossible cheeseburger with garlic parm fries were perfection. Easygoing ambiance, friendly staff that checks in regularly, and comfort food that really hits the spot. I'll be back soon. read more

American Wildburger - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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I have been coming to this business since they opened next door. We usually just order a burger but this time we tried other items We ordered steak tacos steak sandwich chicken sandwich and cheese fries I picked up the order and when I got home what we received was sad The tacos were falling apart onions not raw and no cilantro. No salsa was given The steak sandwich looked empty with few pieces of meat Chicken sandwich looked pressed down Fries was only thing that was ok but their dipping cheese looked like honey mustard. I didn't try that So we called to complain and the manager Edgar said I could come back to get a refund since I paid cash The next day I went back and Edgar was there but I was spoken to by another gentleman that was Rude He gave me my money. ( not complete. I gave them $60 cash and was given $39.88. Either way they told me not to return to their establishment Pictures One skirt steak example from their tic tok And one picture of what we received It's a shame read more

American Wildburger - Skirt Steak Sandwich we received - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Delicious burger and fries. ! Nice variety in menu ! Will go back. But was chilly in the restaurant. Very nice people who work there also ! read more

Came in on a random evening as I was working in the area and was super surprised with how good this place was. The owner cooks the food which is always a plus, and everything tasted amazing. Good music, sports on, can't complain about a thing. read more

American Wildburger - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

We walked into a clean and roomy building and eyed the many options on the menu. The friendly staff took our order and was helpful answering any questions we had. I ordered the old fashioned All American Burger and it was piled high with meat and toppings. Beefy and full of flavor. At first I was a little disappointed with the Cajun fries. They were highly seasoned but a little mild for this southerner's palate. But then I dunked one into their ketchup and my tongue perked up. A touch of horseradish made everything come together beautifully. read more

American Wildburger - All American Burger - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

My wife and I had a night in after a long week and ordered American Wildburger to go. I ordered the build your own burger and she got the BLT. Both of our sandwiches were great, they traveled well home and were delicious! The service there was great, the staff was friendly and you could tell they liked where they worked. I would 100% go here again. Big shout out to the Wildburger team, keep up the great work! read more

The service was amazing thank you so much to everyone. It was my first time here and def coming back. The food was fresh the French fries are to die for. They have a huge variety of cheese and options for those that don't eat meat! We also ordered a Chicago style hotdog but mom ate it before i could take a picture! Hahah Inside and outdoor seating which is great, place was very clean and organized. It's a must try read more

American Wildburger - All American Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Previously, I mentioned Wildburger's prices being higher than average for a fast-casual burger joint. No change there. But the kitchen seems to have become more error-prone. There was no manager visible during our weekday lunch visit. The Missus and I ordered burgers and we shared fries, breaded onion petals, and coleslaw. The server initially brought me a child-size grilled cheese sandwich. Well, maybe I looked like a child to her. She switched it out for my burger, but the burger was also wrong. Ordered medium on a whole wheat bun, it arrived well done on an egg bun. I consumed but did not enjoy it; I really should've sent it back. My bad. My Missus' burger - also ordered medium on a wheat bun -arrived on an egg bun, too, but her patty was properly cooked and juicy. The fries were definitely NOT "fresh-cut" as stated on the menu. Reeking of oil and sodden with grease, ours were inedible. We told this to the guy behind the counter and he apologetically refunded the $3.99. The breaded onion petals were also greasy but somewhat more edible. When a restaurant cuts corners on food quality, that's never a good sign. read more

Ambiance is great here - plenty of tables and chairs (high, though), as well as some seating outdoors, great for summer or spring weather. The place gets a bit messy but gets cleaned up fairly quickly. Washrooms are in the "left" when you enter the place. Service has always been good, snappy, and ready to service - I usually order out, so I place my order, then pick it up. I give them my name, and they usually get me my order within 5-10 minutes (I am usually there a bit early or on time). Food, however, seems to be lacking these days. I been there recently, and while the burger is definitely way better than the other mass-produced chains, it seems to be lacking - I had the American burger with cheese, and it had its toppings and everything, but something was missing. The Wow is missing from it. All I got the Wow from are the fries, but they seemed a bit underwhelming in the aspect of it's size. The chicken quesadillas made up for it as it was very good. I'll definitely be back, but might have to try the chicken sandwich, with the caveat that...a chicken sandwich at a burger joint? I am afraid I normally don't see the point, just this one twat who ordered a burger at a pizza restaurant, so WTF?!? read more

Don't come. I waited an hour for my food. I believe they want to do a good job, the kitchen isn't staffed and just can't keep up. I wasted my evening driving here and waiting for ever. Don't come here. read more

I am gluten free & so happy to have options like this available in my own neighborhood. Everything I've ordered has been a treat thank you Wild burger!! read more

Awesome burger joint in Des Plaines. The owner says they offer a large variety of Gluten free food. I ordered the shrimp po boy sandwich that was very delicious, my wife ordered wings, they were very delicious. Definitely will stop in again. The facility was very clean. read more

Food is still good and service is still friendly but prices are now so high that I can't really afford to go there anymore. They've gone from fancy casual to sort of fancy sit-down prices. Unfortunately, at these prices I want a slightly more upscale menu and upscale ambiance. Pains me to write that and it makes me sad I can't visit much anymore. read more

I happened onto this establishment while driving past, and luckily it was lunchtime; it had been a while since I had a burger. So, I'm hoping they'll satisfy my hunger. The interior has a beautiful industrial modern design with a touch of style. TVs are mounted throughout the space so I can keep up with my local sports team. I liked how this restaurant is involved in their community; based on the certification on the wall, it appears that they support a minor baseball team. It is a hybrid of counter and table service. I ordered my lunch at the counter, and the staff will bring it to me when it's ready. They were swift. I received both the wings and the burger at the same time. It's a good thing since I have a short lunch break. I ordered their six-piece wings and asked for mango habanero sauce on the side in case the sauce was too spicy. They made the wings as a whole, including the drum, flat, and tip. The portion is generous, the meat is succulent, and the exterior is crispy. I was astonished that the mango habanero wasn't as spicy as I thought. The sauce is tasty, with a tangy and smokey flavor. It was also well balanced in terms of sweetness. I tried one of their specialty burgers, the Memphis burger. It came with two beef patties, both of which were nicely cooked with a little pink in the middle and were juicy. It's appealing to see the cheddar on the patties perfectly melted. The crispy savory bacon contributes texture. The burger has every aspect, but I feel that it lacks flavor. In my perspective, the flavor is linear and not overly nuanced. The staff delivered the last item, which is Oreo cream pie, right in time. The pie has already been prepared and is served chilled. The crust is so light and fluffy that it reminds me of a cake. The filling is creamy, but it missing Oreo essence. I was disappointed that the crushed Oreo on top was mushy, since it would have given the pie a nice crisp texture. Even though they are understaffed (just two persons work during the lunch rush), the service is excellent. I have to say the kitchen staff is the real MVP; he's the one who took my orders and cooked my food; he handled the duty with ease in a pleasant attitude which I admired. read more

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Burger was good. The wait was rather long because only one person was running the front. Nice enough staff. No alcohol; which is fine but apparently they used to sell and no longer do so just a good heads' up if you weren't aware. It was good, but didn't blow me away. I will say that they had some bison options which my husband really appreciated and the gluten free options were great for our friends which was a huge plus and a reason to return for us. read more

Ordered food. Paid by credit card. Husband tapped credit card. Employee turned the screen back to himself and as he did he gave himself a 10% tip. Husband didn't see. Nothing was said as there were only two employees. Order taker and cook. Hamburgers were great. Fries were overdone. read more

Went here for a bite before leaving IL and it hit the spot! I got the chilly cheese steak and I absolutely loved the soft fluffy bread and thing sliced meat. I recommend the chipotle mayo sauce it was so bomb! I wish the put more meat, but besides that, everything I ordered was quality and very and gourmet read more

American Wildburger - Chilly cheese steak - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

I have been here several times when in the area. This is a family owned business and the owners and their staff are very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very clean. The cheeseburger is delicious and fresh and same with the cheese fries and potato salad. Come on in a Sunday for their happy hour specials for mimosas and sangria as they also have a full bar there and a DJ from 12:30-3:30pm. The only issue is limited parking and they are a tad pricey. I will definitely be back! read more

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Ordered door dash, they gave the DoorDash driver the completely wrong order. I called to let them know, they assured me my food was coming up right away. The driver returned to collect the new food and received a disgusting sandwich missing all the toppings and half the chicken on a soggy bun. I've ordered here many times due to my gluten allergy and it's unfortunate because my food options for dining out are so limited. What bothered me the most was when I called back the second time and spoke to the manager he was completed unbothered and just said "sorry. You'll have to talk to DoorDash." No offer for a credit, no offer to remake or redeliver the food, no explanation. They should be bothered they are serving takeout like this, it would be embarrassing and would never happen with dining in. I'm sure the owners care about their business. They need to retrain for customer service and quality or the management will surely run the business down. read more

American Wildburger - All toppings missing - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

This place is amazing. Little pricy but what isn't these days. Great selection. SO MUCH GLUTEN FREE. And they are great with allergies. This is a favorite of my whole family. read more

Casual spot for burgers and fries +. Almost everything is gf, which we need due to allergy, so we really appreciated all the options. You can customize your burger so many ways as well as your fries. Very good burger and decent fries: Steak tacos were very tasty; BLT was just okay. They were super helpful and marked both my kiddos' orders as an allergy. They did mess up parts of 2 out of 4 orders, but quickly fixed things up to our satisfaction. read more

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Great GF options including onion petals. The non-gluten free options are just as good so there is something for everyone. Wide range of choices. Was a bit surprised that the skirt steak sandwich was not a strip of steak, but instead cubed pieces but it still tasted good - just not what I was expecting. read more

Absolutely love the variety of gluten free options! Burgers and fries are a treat for someone that can't eat gluten. Cajun fries are a family favorite of ours. Staff goes above and beyond. After a delivery driver never showed with my food Ryan made it right and delivered the order to me himself. I was staying at the children's hospital with a sick kiddo and couldn't leave, really so kind to make it right for us. Fans for life! :) read more

Extremely overpriced. Burgers don't come with fries, and are around $13-14. The burgers are good, so if you have unlimited money then I guess you should go here. The time to get the food was incredibly long, and the serve-yourself water was warm. If I'm paying $14 for a burger (or some of them more) you need to make sure that everything is on-point. And unfortunately that is not the case here. The $4.79 French fries were particularly pathetic, and should have been $2.99 or so. Or, better yet, add them to the burgers. This place is horribly average so don't waste your money. read more

American Wildburger - $4.79 French fries - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

A well done burger in a more casual setting. The decor may not be fancy and the menu isn't too adventurous, but the patty here is cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasoning and a good juiciness. This allows you to really taste the flavor of the meat instead of hiding everything behind lots of different sauces and spices. The fries also have a good meatiness to them, with just the right ratio of firm to crispiness. The food here costs a little more, but I'd be back knowing that I'm getting a quality product. read more

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We ordered for pick up today 3/28. My wife was craving an impossible burger. I remember eating there a couple of years ago with a positive experience. My wife ordered the burger and I ordered the basket of shrimp with spicy garlic sauce, a couple orders of fries and a Coleslaw. At pick up the register said "check your bag to make sure you got everything"....The American wild burger in the past would never say that. When we opened the bag almost everything was wrong and things were missing. The shrimp tasted horrible and the coleslaw tasted like plastic. The food was less than par. It seemed the company no longer cares. I'd give less then a star given the opportunity read more

We love this place. Seriously. Drove an hour on New Years Day to get one of the best burgers and fries in the city. And by fries...I mean their Wild Fries which remind me of poutine. Fries covered in meat, cheese, grilled onions, and a few other things we got on the side because I am a wimp. While we loved it before, it's even better now because they have multiple protein options for vegans/vegetarians. Staff is friendly. Restaurant is super clean. The only piece of constructive feedback would be serve onion rIngs but then again...maybe not or we would be driving there more often. read more

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I have passed by this place for years and finally stopped in. We went on Sunday early evening. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating options. You place your order at the counter and they deliver your food. We ordered the build your own burger. We opted for turkey, they were very moist and not dry. It includes some basic condiments, but everything else has a charge. This results in an expensive burger with no sides. My husband had the breakfast burger which was moist. read more

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Went twice during our visit to Des Plaines. Gluten free allergy so appreciated how safe things were (fried wise!). All American burger was cooked as ordered for both. The gluten free bun actually stayed together while eating. Second night-got to go- & ordered the gluten free tenders and onion petals.. was VERY happy with the onion petals. Tenders were very large. Only complaint was needed an additional dipping sauce! read more

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The food is excellent. Juicy burger and delicious sides. The service is excellent. They spend time preparing your food. The ambiance is comfortable. read more

this place is INSANE. edgar was fantastic and so helpful throughout our entire dining experience. i'm not kidding when i say this was one of the best burgers i have ever had. my sister, who has celiac disease, found the gluten free food to be immaculate. their gluten free buns are delicious and not dry at all. overall, this place was a 20/10, and we will be coming back the next time we're in chicago. read more

American Wildburger - my celiac sister LOVING the gluten free burger. - Burgers Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Love that then have options for vegans. I enjoyed my burger and fries and the staff here all rock!