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    Billy Goat Tavern

    3.4 (122 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Dave T.

    Had a little something while waiting for our flight went with a dipped Italian beef. It was very good. I like the seasoning they have it has a great taste. Also had fries with the meal. I had never had them before and it was really good and hit the spot. Food was up quickly after ordering and was nice and hot. Friendly staff. Clean inside

    Front of staff t shirt for sale $25
    Michelle A.

    I have heard about Billy Goat Tavern based on Saturday Night live skit and cheese borger, cheese borger, no cheeps. I noticed this when we arrived and luckily its by our departure gate and we were hungry. I ordered a single cheese borger, and I ate only top bun. The patty is thin and the pickles were awesome. My son ordered the double with fries and cheese sauce. The guy working was nice. I also bought a Billy Goat Tavern t shirt for $25.00. The ones the staff are wearing. Cheeseborger, Cheeseborger, Cheeseborger.

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    K J.

    Solid burger, fast and friendly service, affordable compared to other airport options.

    Felecia I.

    For good eats at an airport, just follow the flight crews. As I walked by Billy Goat Tavern, the scent of grilling burgers tempted me to get in line. Ahead of me were some pilots, flight attendants, a plane maintenance employee still in his neon vest and a few others. People passing by were asking the crew if this was a good place to eat; they all responded with a resounding "yes". My double cheeseburger (pickles, onions, ketchup & mayo on request) and side of fries were spot on. And hot. I almost burned my mouth on the fries--just how I like them. All this for only $10 and change. If lettuce & tomato had been available, my burger would have been perfect.

    Double burger with a lot of jalapeños!
    Elizabeth R.

    Flat top burger works for airport food. The bun could be higher quality. The service was fast and efficient. The walk up counter worked well in this situation.

    Mei T.

    The smashed burgers here were very juicy and flavorful! My only negative comment was there were no lettuce or tomatoes. It was just a straight up cheeseburger. There were raw sliced onions, raw chopped onions, dill pickles, and pickled relish, but no lettuce tomatoes. The fries were just ok, not very crispy. I normally like having some fresh veggies on my burger to balance out the fat content. While I enjoyed the burger, it was a bit greasy and heavy for me. It was delicious though, but I couldn't eat the whole thing.

    So so dry... chicken sandwich
    Cristina P.

    So bad that I want my money back. Seasoned yet tasteless and so dry you could choke. Save yourself the headache.

    beef sandwich at midway
    Scott Z.

    Good service, good food, better prices then other food in airport. This place is really a good hole in the wall Chicago style food in the airport.

    Italian beef
    Scottie D.

    Came here during my layover back in November. I ordered the Italian beef with peppers and cheese. It was decent nothing crazy but solid for airport food.

    Chicago dog w/ grilled onions
    Shani H.

    One of my go-to spots when I'm in Chicago and need a final meal before hopping on my flight. The food is consistent and the guys working are quick.

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    Nelly J.

    I wasn't expecting much from airport food but was pleaseantly surprised here. Nothing to go crazy about but it was good. I'd go back. Ordered the Chicago Style Italian Beef with both peppers. Meat was a little on the bland side but the flavor it did have was good. And no chewy pieces. Peppers were fresh and spicy. My biggest complaint would be that they didn't drain the peppers so it made the bun a soggy. If you catch yourself in the Chicago airport, there aren't many good options and this is probably your best bet.

    Alisa J.

    The food here is also surprisingly good for an airport. I had the Italian beef sandwich and it was flavorful and the spicy peppers were good. Also super super greasy though and the bag broke. Definitely a shareable sandwich but really great.

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    Good food for an affordable price especially for an airport, however the staff was very slow and unprofessional.

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    Menu looks a lot better than the food itself tastes. I mean it's airport food so just know it's nothing amazing but gets the job done.

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    4 years ago

    Not bad. They had Blue Moon which was a nice treat. Polish with grilled onions as expected. For airport food, a nice change.

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    7 years ago

    Extremely impolite, poor service, food was bad even by low standards. Spend your time and money elsewhere.

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    8 years ago

    Really great Italian Beef sandwich, especially for airport food. Fries were meh. Nice staff and it was quick. Perfect for my short layover.

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    Very good Italian sandwich. Convenient waiting at the airport for a flight back to Phoenix Arizona.

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    7 years ago

    The burgers tasted like cardboard and the service was unfriendly I wouldn't go back again if it was the last restaurant at Midway

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    7 years ago

    Just ordered 5 salads. They were delicious. Fast service. Excellent value. A great choice.

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    8 years ago

    Burger is not great, and bun was too dry to eat. And fries are soggy. I should have gone to McDonald's instead.

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