The food is great! The service and ambience not so much. The kitchen looks like it could use a good cleaning. The cashier could hardly speak a word of English. They won't offer a cup of water, just bottles that they sell. They used to let you complete your hamburger with available condiments, but now they have some guy doing it to save money. He said people were taking too much of the condiments. Whenever I am in ORD Terminal 1, this os a great go-to place. read more

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A pleasant surprise when we were looking for a bite for breakfast. The breakfast sandwich I ate was surprisingly good, It was warm and the bread was fresh. This place is located at the rear of a very small "food court". Walk through and you will find it on the right, at the back. There are tables all the way to the back for seating. Not being familiar with this terminal, I was glad to have found it. I would eat here again. read more

My husband and I went to the Billy Goat Tavern & Grill at O'Hare International Airport for breakfast before our flight. It is located in a food court. Since airport food is overpriced, we shared a sausage and cheese omelet and a bottle of water. Altogether this cost over $18. The omelet was freshly made and I liked its taste. The hash browns were over cooked and too crispy for my taste. The seating area was a nice, clean place to eat and wait for your flight. Overall, this isn't a bad option when at the airport. read more

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Not good but not bad, I tried a sausage and cheese omelet here before taking a flight. The portion size was pretty good, and the flavor was similar to most any diner in America. As this spot is known for being a tavern and grill, I may have a better experience with burgers instead. However, for what I tried, this food was appropriate for a food court and not for a restaurant with an iconic name. read more

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The good old Billy Goat is a great place to hang and relax with friend or family (or both) or co workers - whomever is around for the fun in this joint with good drink and good fare that is always in everyone you're there! read more

While spending 6 hours at O'hare i figure that id wander the terminal to forage for food. Feeling for a hamburger, one would come across the many reviews to try this place. Apparently a chicago staple, why not try it. This place is a within a food court in terminal 1 concourse C. Ambiance of a tavern type storefront. Service was quick with a decent flowing line of people waiting. Ordered the double cheezborger- came out relatively quick. Sat down to eat and the first thing i noticed was it was rather thiccc due to the bun. The bun to meat ratio skewed towards the doughier side. The meat was thin, despite a double patty. The toppings that came with it were pickles and onions, and some sauce. Initial bites were decent, with the hint of meat. But the bread was overwhelming. If i was trapped at o hare again for 6 hours. I m not sure if id get it again.. it was good for the sake of eating and nourishment but i dont think i can say i would crave this. read more

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My family enjoyed the original downtown but I never made it this trip. So I stopped at the one at the airport. I opted for one of their IPA's a double Cheezborger and cheese fries. I thought the burger was pretty decent. Especially for an airport stall. The fries were unforgettable frozen fries and the cheese was artificial garbage in a tiny cup which was a rip off. The beer was okay. I rate it because I liked the burger. read more

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Stopped off here before my flight. Pros are it's reasonable and fast service Cons: omg I had the steak and egg with hash brown like literally there was nooooooo seasoning on anything very very bland it could have been good but they literally just cooked it and that's it. Please add seasoning read more

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Haven't eaten here in years but was craving a breakfast sandwich. I got the egg, cheese, and bacon. I requested the bacon crispy. It came out super fast!! And the bacon was crispy! Very tasty! It comes on a hamburger bun that's not too bread-y. Highly recommend. Might be a regular stop for me here at ORD! read more

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I've visited Billy goats downtown and was excited to see it in the airport. It did not even compare to the downtown location. Seriously the trashiest burger and fries I've ever had and disgusting. I had three bites and tossed it. The fries were like wet potatoes. Honestly a serious mistake putting this in the airport. I'm sure they do great because of the name but it's ruining the reputation. The service took very little care in putting the burger together like the onions didn't even make it on the burger but were on the prep table and he didn't care, just wrapped it up and tossed it in a bag. I was shocked. read more

A final Cheezborger before we headed for home. The O'Hare location Cheezborgers were just as delicious as the ones at the original downtown location. As I recall, they are now in Concourse C. A great way to say farewell to Chicago. read more

I came to Billy Goat for a little pre-flight breakfast. I got a steak and egg sandwich and it was pretty good. As far as airport pricing goes, Billy Goat leaves me happy and with a full belly. read more

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I was flying through O'Hare and wanted to grab some breakfast. I stopped in the food court area of my terminal and was surprised to see Billy Goat had breakfast available. I've only had their famous cheeseburgers. I opted for an omelette which was surprisingly pretty good. The hash browns could have used some seasoning, but it was overall a good meal for a reasonable (for airport) price. They also have breakfast sandwiches and other egg options available. The service was pretty quick as well. read more

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Went for Lunch Food - 5/5. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the quality of the food did not diminish due to it being an airport location. Cheezborger was fresh, hot, and juicy. It had the signature strong beefy flavor of Billy Goat Tavern with a perfectly melted cheese and soft bun. Pickles provided a refreshing sour crunch that worked perfectly as a palate cleanser. Service - 4/5. Quick and easy service. Food came out in good time. Value - 5/5. The double cheezborger was $7.59, which was fitting for its size and quality. What shocked me is that this is the same exact price they offered in their downtown location! I'm so used to airports having disappointing food with huge markups, that I'm happy if just the food quality is maintained. Billy Goat Tavern did one better by not only maintaining their quality, but keeping their reasonable prices as well. Fantastic last bite of Chicago cuisine before you leave. Parking - N/A read more

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This was a very surprisingly good burger, especially for airport food. I do wish they had mayo but that's okay. Their burgers are fresh, as they cook them once you order them. Everything was seasoned well and we got our burger quickly. I would recommend this place for sure! read more

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Not happy with Billy Goat in Mech Mart today. I ordered a steak sandwich and cheese fries for $18. The cashier handed me two packets of A-1 sauce, and when I asked for one more, she said it would be an extra 50¢ per packet. I just told her to keep a dollar from my change for two. Then I went over to add onions and peppers at the self-service condiment station. As I reached for the sport peppers, she shut the bin and told me those are an extra charge too. Seriously? Who charges extra for sport peppers and tomatoes on a sandwich? I just paid $18 for a small piece of steak, and now I have to pay again for condiments? That's ridiculous. read more

Set into this weird Food Court straight from a 1980s suburban shopping mall that has been tranplanted into Concourse C and brace yourself for a classic old school fast food experience. It is what it is: The "ambience" sucks, it's not gourmet food, it's not healthy, and these are airport prices, but... it's awesome despite that. A double cheezborger grilled in front of you washed down with a cold Old Style. What more could you want!? This is the highlight of flying through ORD for me! read more

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Coffee was excellent. People were quick and helpful. Blueberry muffin was cornbread . Blueberries were totally tasteless. I would choose a different place next time. read more

The best French Fries at O'Hare. Plus it beats anything you'll eat on the plane. The burgers are made to order and fairly priced for airport food. read more

The food's above average for airport dining. Their Chicago-style hot dogs ($5) &Polish sausages ($6) are very affordable and enjoyable. Both are a decent size, come with lots of toppings, and are made to order. read more

The only Billy Goat Tavern I've ever been to is near the United Center--the perfect spot for a "cheezborger" (that's what they call 'em) before or after a Bulls game. So you can imagine my surprise when I found one at O'Hare. Let's get to the point--my double cheeseburger was better than any I ever had by the United Center. Better burger. Better condiments. The crinkle cut fries were the same. For a double cheeseburger, crinkle cut fries, and a lemonade it was about $14. Highly recommended! read more

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(3.75) ~ Good Overall Food & Service MENU: ** Italian Beef (w. hot peppers) = (4) very authentic...recommend eating it fast b/c the au jus makes it soggy;) * Home Run (w. mustard & grilled onions) = (3.75) Good 1/2 lb. cheeseburger * French Fries = (3.5) good krinkle fries read more

An efficient stop for some decent grub. It's located inside of a small food court near gate C20, I think. They have burgers, fries, other food items and even beer/wine. Double cheeseburger was solid: hot, fresh and pretty tasty. The orders come out quickly and the line moves in the same fashion. The food court is casual, relatively clean and has plenty of seating but could fill up if it is crowded. read more

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Ok, so I was disappointed that I wasn't anywhere near the Fronteras Grill... but as I wandered up and down this terminal, I decided that this place would be lunch. I order a hot dog and cheese fries. Everything was made up fresh. The portion of fries was huge but some of the fries were still a bit mealy. The cheese came in a little container. There should have been more for the price. As the woman packed up my food, I asked for mustard AND ketchup and didn't get any grief for it. The dog was delicious. read more

Ordered a simple egg and cheese sandwich and they give you a good toasted roll and like the half of one egg with a slice of cheese so thin. I cannot believe the portion control, definitely the price was high! No customer-first standards! read more

Food: I didn't know what I wanted before I ordered the plane. Not familiar with this place, if it's a chain, popular, not sure, but I will say it attracted me out of all the restaurants in the airport section I was in. I ordered a simple burger and fries, it cost around $9. It was okay, pretty bland but satisfying since I was a bit hungry. Service: The day I was there it was busy and crowded. The person that took my order was nice and patient, I didn't feel rushed. Burger was ready within a few minutes. Overall: I wouldn't go back here, but if you're looking to spend less than $10 and get kind of full, good spot to go to. read more

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Ordered grill cheese sandwiches. They are intolerable. I felt sick and hungry at the same time. Those two in an airport are miserable.

Sad colorless presentation of fast food but the Chicago style spicy Italian beef, although served in a soggy bun, does have a slight kick which was nice. The workers are fast, asking and prepping your order before you even get to the front of the line to pay, so if you're in a rush it's still an okay spot to grab something between long flights. read more

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OMFG get their "Cheezborger"! I know they say, "no fries--cheeps!", but their cheese fries really are pretty tasty. All of these things are pretty much my go-to's when I fly into ORD's Terminal 1--especially when I have to walk past it in section C anyway. They also have their own brand of beer: an IPA and a Pilsner. I tried their beer for the first time when I visited last week. I got the IPA in honor of National IPA day during International Beer Week last week. Both were pretty good. I also tried the Italian Beef sandwich with "both kinds of peppers." I thought I had a reasonably high tolerance for spicy food, but it was too hot for me. My mom has a higher spicy tolerance though, so I brought it home for her, and she loved it. Billy Goat Tavern & Grill also has its own branded tee shirts. I got their "The Curse is Broken!" shirt, honoring the Cubs' 2016 World Series win. The story of the Billy Goat Curse was from when a woman (witch) wasn't allowed to bring her billy goat to a cubs game, so she cursed them in response, saying "the Cubs will never win a World Series game"-- and then these guys made a tavern out of the legend! They're located right next to a big seating area with a Blues Brothers in the center of the room and a wall of windows overlooking the airport tarmac. Both are fun views, depending on what you're going for. If possible, get a seat next to the window where you can view both. read more

Great polish sausage sandwich! Fast service too! Give it a try in the O'hare Airport.

A Chicago landmark made world famous by SNL in the early 1980s. The burgers are simple yet unique but nothing "to die for" Fries were mediocre but the burgers were pretty good. If you like White Castle, you will like this place. read more

Don't come here. It's a little foodcourt next to a few gates and you think "it's airport food, it won't be so bad." But the people were rude and the food sucked, they didn't accept meal vouchers and it wasn't worth the price. It's not our fault you don't like your job, but they'll try to convince you it is. read more

I stopped by the Billy Goat Tavern at O'Hare airport today. I decided to try their grilled chicken sandwich. It was huge, and the chicken breast was very tender.. I added grilled onions, mustard and ketchup. The staff was as quirky as ever, which echoes the SNL parody. I also got fries, which were crinkle cut, and piping hot. read more

I had 50 mins to catch my next flight and I wanted something light and not too heavy so I went with a Chicago hotdog and a bag of chips. Of course I had to get everything on it, Chicago style. The dog is a bit longer than your normal hotdog at home and it had great flavor. The toppings were also fresh and yummy. The bread however was straight trash. Garbage. It was stale and hard and basically ruined the entire hot dog eating experience. To me there's nothing worse than having hard stale bread to go with your hotdog. I'd avoid the hotdog if you're thinking of eating here. read more

A place where speed is chosen over quality. Do your self a favor. Just move on.).............

Since it was a long day and we were hangrryyyyyy. Getting food at Terminal 1 was priority. So we ordered a double hamboorger(weird spelling I know) and Chicago style Italian beef spicy. The burger or Boorger was good. It could have been better with good sauces or more cheese but the meat was good. The bun was good. Overall a good burger. surely the burger Gods would agree. 3.5/5 Now let's talk about the Chicago style Italian beef and it's awesomeness. The meat was well cooked and seasoned, the sogginess of the bun was perfect from the sauce and the chillies simply gave a beautiful kick. Now that's what you need when you crave food. 4/5 A must go if you need good food at the Airport read more

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It's located in the food court near ORD C gates. The food quality is quite mediocre, and I found my overall dining experience to be disappointing. They screw up my order and gave me the wrong one. The service left much to be desired, and I would hesitate to return in the future. read more

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It's pretty rare when I throw away a burger, but it does happen from time to time. In this case, it was a homerun, their version of a 4 patty burger, with each patty being 1/8lb. It is cooked fairly quickly seemingly from fresh never frozen beef, but it's cooked to death, and has flavors of char from being burnt on some edges, and not the tasty kind of char. I was hungry, and knew I could easily finish it, but it just didn't taste good. They add some toppings before they hand it over to you, at your request, like pickles, raw onions and condiments , but no lettuce or tomato. I know this is the North, but a burger isn't a burger unless you have lettuce and tomato. I added pickles, mustard and ketchup to help make the sandwich more moist and flavorful, since it was going to be pretty dry from 4 burnt beef patties, but the condiments just ooze out and you still taste burnt patties. Overall, this was a big fail and you're probably better off going to the pizza spot next door. read more

I would give this a solid 3 for airport food eating - I stopped here for breakfast and had the bacon and cheese omelette. It came with hash browns and toast as well. I was starving so the amount of food was spot on, and it came quickly and hot. For less than $15 pretty good deal. read more

The Billy Goat Tavern is a Chicago institution that I highly recommend. Any negative reviews are likely a result of expectations based on the prominence of the brand as well as our overly expressed love for it. It's what we refer to as, "Chicago street food", similar to how we regard our Vienna Beef hot dogs. It's not for everyone, but I believe delicious, and suggest you try it with an open mind, as I did with my experience with NY style pizza. Also, the manager of the O'Hare location should allow for digital tipping. It's time to do so. read more