The best burger joint around. Really top quality products, flavors and variety. Jeff offers really awesome tasting food at a great price....especially for it's S Loop location. Awesome value for $... anywhere you are from. read more

Place is reasonably easy to find. Ordered easily and staff was reasonably friendly. The restaurant is uncomfortable metal chairs. Get food to go. KITCHEN IS SLOW AS HELL! Get ready for a 30 minute wait for a hamburger. The excessive long wait killed the desire to ever come back. It seemed like they had to chase the cow to kill it or the grill turned off. The burglar looks good. The patties are very under seasoned and bland. Similar texture to store bought hamburger. Burger totally falls apart while eating it. read more

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Honestly did not know what to expect here. My gorgeous wife took me here to start off a date yesterday. The location is weird, its in the lobby of a sleepy community college building. It looks a little amateur inside. But the burgers and fries were really really decent. They are obviously using In-N-Out Burger as their burger inspiration. I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back. We want to try the dairy free milkshakes as well. Service was good. read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Do not recommend- Jeffrey one of the owners is very rude and die not have to solve customers concerns. Food was expired and it was questioned and he said call the police if you don't like it- very rude - does not treat other nationalities fairly and we heard him degrading his employees right infront of customers. Would not recommend ever read more

Delicious burgers, very good onion rings as well. Only complaint is that the fries don't come with the burger but for how great the burgers are I can live with it. read more

Fun burger and chicken stand inside student housing building. The burgers are very straightforward but freshly made. They also have short term special items. You order at the counter and pick up your hot food inside the lobby. It's a little of an unusual layout. I loved my lamb burger which was definitely lamb-y. read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Lamb Burger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Not worth the 50 min wait. Food is good, not anything amazing. Ordering and pick is a disorganized process. Would not come back.

Came here with a group of friends. Place was quiet and seemed clean, but we came pretty late. I ordered a burger and fries. It was like any other burger joint I've been to. I enjoyed my burger. read more

Well crafter burger, fresh bun, evenly distributed pattie and fresh fries. I enjoyed the fresh pickles and burger sauce too! Wish I would've went for the double cheeseburger. read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Alley burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very disappointing. The burger was made with low-quality beef and was very poorly cooked. The patty lacked any real flavor or texture and honestly tasted as though it had been microwaved rather than freshly grilled. For the price, I expected a much better-quality burger. Unfortunately, this was one of the least enjoyable burgers I've had in Chicago, and I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Not sure how they pulled this off-- the vegan burger was... juicy. Also added a dairy-free strawberry milkshake. Very tasty!

I discovered Burger Alley Chicago via yelp which had it listed #6 as restaurants nearest to me while in Chicago Loop. After taking a liking to some of its plant-based options featured in its gluten-free/lactose/vegan section on the menu it was then I considered, chose and ordered from this restaurant which sat no more than 0.2 miles in distance from my location at the time. I ended up ordering The Impossible* (GF), along with Alley Fries, Jeff's Cookie, and a Crush Strawberry as my drink. I never hesitate to order online via yelp because it is convenient. Most of the time my orders are completed upon my arrival or near complete. By the time I arrived at Burger Alley my order was near finished. As the employee finished putting together my order, she was very informative of what was not available with reasonable replacements. Within minutes of me arriving I was well on my way with my order. Always grateful to have a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again is very high because it is so convenient. As for my food, the Alley Fries were the first I started off with eating and I must say that they were crunchy, perfectly seasoned and delicious! The impossible was not one of the best I have had and certainly not the worst, but it was satisfying. Lastly, Jeff's Cookie! It was actually the picture of the chewy looking chocolate chip cookie known as Jeff's Cookie that influenced me into ordering from Burger Alley along with the plant-based options. I really enjoyed it! And it was a sea salt chocolate chip cookie to be specific. Need I say I had a pleasant ordering experience with Burger Alley Chicago as I indicated in this review. And as yelp recommended it to me, I share my endorsement of it as well with you all. Ambiance: 4 | Service: 5 | Food: 4 ~ Live in gratitude ~ Thomas G read more

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Delicious, casual and reasonably priced! This spot has the essentials to satisfy your burger cravings. For vegetarians too!! I was here with a larger group for dinner and I really enjoyed it. At burger alley you place your order with the front counter, you receive a buzzer and once your order is ready you pick up your items at the kitchen counter. The process is easy and quick. This is a smaller spot and can seat about 20ish people, but, there are also additional seating areas in a different hallway/lounge area. I tried the alley burger - Nothing too fancy and hit the spot! The burger patty itself was juicy and flavorful. I enjoyed the buttered bun it came on as well. The sauce, which I think could be a ketchup & mayo combo was also good. Overall the alley burger was a solid burger that I would definitely get again. I also tried their fries which were crispy and salted perfectly. A few people from my group did try their vegan shakes which they all seemed to enjoy, no left overs for anyone! Elite tip - They do not offer complimentary water so keep that in mind - you'll want to bring your own travel water or pay for bottled water there. read more

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I love burgers and this place is right up my alley. A group of us are running the Hot Chocolate the next day so we decided to get a quick bite to eat and picked this place as it seemed easier to get a group together for dinner. The Burger Alley Chicago is a nice spot that has a couple long tables in the middle that can seat up to 8 people with a few 4 seaters around the big tables. It also has window seating. You pick up your order down the hall in the building where there are more tables to sit. The person taking orders greeted everyone that walked in and was very friendly. Along with the burgers, they had a chicken sandwich, wings, and tenders. Side choices were fries, onion rings. If you are not in the mood for those sides, they offer cheetos, Doritos, and baked chips. For dessert they have cookies, no-moo shakes, and slushies. There is a vegetarian option for the burger, I'm a vegetarian so I went with the Impossible burger. It comes with grilled onions, tomatoes, American cheese, pickles and their house secret sauce in a brioche bun. I ordered the alley fries. The burger was juicy and the house secret sauce had a nice taste to it. It wasn't too messy to eat. The fries were nice and crispy and gluten free. I got a can of Dr. Pepper wash it all down. For $11 dollars for the burger I thought it might have been a bit bigger and the fries came in one size and it was smaller as well. The total with my drink was $16.69 before taxes. Overall, the impossible burger was pretty good and tastes better than other places that serves veggie burgers. Fries were nice and crispy and had the right amount of salt. I walked out satisfied but not full. If I'm in the mood for a veggie burger I would come back. I would probably order a shake to fill me up. read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Impossible Burger, Alley Fries and Dr. Peoper. - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was a big fan, but my burger aficionado kid didn't feel it deserved a top 5 burger in Chicago. She loves the $17 burger at Au Cheval. But she's not paying for that burger. I am. I'd say that for a $7.95 burger, it was really good. Fries ($2.75) were excellent. She even said they were the best fries she's ever had. Onion rings ($4.95) also very good, especially with the sauce. It's a casual environment with mostly high top tables. I was wearing a dress, so I was glad to snag one of the few regular tables. Service was fast and friendly. Pickup at the window. We're regulars at the kpop store that's down the street, so this won't be a "one and done" stop. We'll definitely be back. read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Burgers not bad, however we were charged a "living wage" fee for the food. WTH, I don't t agree with these fees, will not go back as a result. read more

First time coming here found it on google and decided to give it a try. I ordered the single alley burger and it was cooked to perfection. Also ordered fries but I recommend you pass on them not worth it. They have an ample selection of beverages. read more

Have eaten here twice! Small but cute eating area. Chicken sandwich is my favorite. Food is out pretty fast once you order at the counter! read more

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Ordered takeout from Burger Alley. The burgers held up well from the 15min walk and tasted great. We got the Alley Burgers cooked medium. We were also intrigued by the No Moo Shakes, which are made with dairy-free ice cream. Both the Cookies & Cream and Lucky Alley shakes were yummy. The fries were decent but didn't travel as well as the other items. I appreciated that the staff gave us a holder for the drinks so it was easier to carry. read more

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Hmm not sure I understand where all the 4/5 ratings are coming from, maybe I went on an off day? I'd come here again if I was really craving an affordable burger and didn't want to make it at home. The burger tastes similar to what I could make at home because it's a straightforward burger with not much seasoning. I do love all the fresh ingredients in there. The fries were crispy but were way too salty. The chocolate chip cookie was heated upon ordering so that's nice but it tasted more like a sugar cookie base with some chocolate rather than a chocolate chip cookie - the sea salt sprinkle on top definitely helped balance all that sugar though. No fountain soda - only cans and other drinks like Jarritos. Wish I could like this place more because the staff was nice. read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was delicious. The staff was friendly, great at making recommendations and willing to help us out in what we needed. The restaurant looks lowkey and it may seem a little quiet because of the complex it's in but don't let that distract you from the fact that the food is actually really great and a decent price. Plus they had dairy free shakes! My husband and I loved it. We would definitely come again. read more

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I took a short walk from the Hilton to this place and was very impressed with the quality of the burger and fries. Fresh and crisp veggies, great patty, perfectly cooked on a soft bun. What more could you want in a burger. Fries were fresh and crisp too. I'll be back. read more

Date of visit: July 23, 2023 We were staying a block away at the Hilton Chicago and needed a place to grab dinner before seeing Beyoncé over at Soldier Field. The reviews here were very generous and it was a quick walk, so it seemed like a no-brainer. The restaurant is connected to East/West University (which we had never heard of), and definitely caters to college students with its simple and relatively inexpensive menu. Lucky them, as this was an above-average meal! I do wish there was a little more variety in the menu as there aren't a lot of options to get you to come back more and try out other things, but they are good at what they do. My chicken sandwich was great, though I did need to get some mayo to perk it up a little bit; kind of surprised that it didn't come with some sort of sauce, even on the side. I shared some of my husband's fries and they were quite tasty--high praise from someone like me who is very picky about French fries! I also did a strawberry banana shake and that was also pretty good. The chocolate chip cookie was excellent as well. Seating is not the most comfortable, though that's likely to discourage students from lingering too long on their free WiFi (you gotta ask for the password as it's a swear word and not posted for all to see), which I could understand. Staff was friendly as well, definitely an option for someone craving a burger and/or cheaper eats in this area! read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood. I ordered through the Yelp app and it was ready within 15 minutes. The burger is so good. The bun is really tasty, reminds me of Shake Shack. Also, I really enjoy their fries! We also ordered two milkshakes, cookies and crème and vanilla. They are all lactose free. Not sure why there isn't an option for milk in the milkshakes but ‍. My husband didn't love his vanilla milkshake but I thought the cookies and crème was fine. I actually think I may be lactose intolerant so I guess this is good?? The restaurant is in the lobby of a school, I believe. There was lots of seating and it looked clean! read more

Burger Alley Chicago - a sign for a restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is in a decent location with some street parking and a parking lot adjacent (pay to park, it's not free). There is an outdoor eating area that is pleasant and seating inside with a fast food atmosphere. I had a couple No Moo Shakes, chocolate and cookies and cream ($6.50 x 2) and a lamb burger with fries combo ($14.50). The food is very tasty. This is the problem: the shakes are small and the burger patty was very small, dwarfed by the bun. Fries were perfectly done. So that's the skinny. The cashier was a very nice girl, very helpful and polite but it doesn't make up for the small serving sizes. Sadly I cannot justify going back. read more

What a great addition to the area. Targeted at college students, the price points are excellent. You walk up to order from a short, but well curated menu and food amid made fresh to order. We ate in and everything was hot and the fries nice and crispy plus the right amount of salt! We really enjoyed our burgers and the fact that they weren't well done by default. Only future request is to recycle the bottles and cans for drinks. We couldn't find anywhere to do this and ended up tossing them. We will be back! read more

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Over priced. Sides mid but sauce and the beef is good. nice atmosphere...................... read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Ain't nobody want it even fo free - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried Burger Alley at the recommendation of a friend while visiting Chicago. The combo of a Single Alley burger and Alley Fries hit the spot and were priced quite reasonably. I had the sea salt chocolate cookie for dessert... it is warmed up in the oven right before it's served so the chocolate chips were nice and melty. The staff was very nice and the food was prepared promptly. The seating area is a decent size, mostly high tables with stools. read more

Excellent choice for a yummy and quick meal. Delicious burgers and impeccable french fries combine with an excellent order interface and good price to make us regulars. read more

The service was timely and the food was good. However, it is not close to me while I am working downtown. If you are near Wabash and 8th Street then I recommend you visit for lunch. read more

The burgers were good. Fries were the best. Shakes were bland but overall, great experience. My husband liked the shakes but I didn't. The girl at the counter was excellent!! Super sweet and helpful with menu options. Great location with being part of the school. read more

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This place was recommended to me by a coworker. Great burgers and onion rings. The service was great and fast, I definitely will be back and sit down and enjoy the experience. The ambiance is very chill read more

Just left. Solid double cheeseburger. Seasoned and cooked to order. The fries are frozen but hot and fresh. No complaints.

The fries are GOOD Burger are alright I hate the no moo shakes The workers are nice The Students are nice too! 4 stars would recommend read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered the alley bird sandwiches, and they were so bad---they should have discarded that meat days ago. Furthermore, on a previous oocasion when I was craving cheese fries, I asked if the fries were gluten free and was told yes by the female employee. But they weren't, and I was in excruciating abdominal pain after the meal. Hello people---battered fries are NOT gluten free. I have since transferred my business to another vendor. I manage a department, and we order monthly lunches out. What's worse is that they lie. Anytime you complain, they lie. I've only complained once, but others in the neighborhood have told me the same thing. read more

Was staying at the Blackstone Hotel nearby and the restaurant onsite was closed. Ordered Burger Alley Chicago for carryout based on the great Yelp reviews, and it was every bit as great as everyone says! The food tastes fresh at a relatively affordable price for the location. Great burger sauce seals the deal for me. I do wish they had real ice cream shakes in addition to their vegan shakes. Other than that, it's perfect! read more

WOW. There are a few good burger spots in the neighborhood but Burger Alley tops them all. I ordered the double alley cooked medium and it was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The French fries are fresh and so delicious - no dipping sauce needed (and I love sauces!). The blueberry shake was so good and you wouldn't even know it was lactose-free. I ordered takeout online and it was hot and fresh. I highly recommend and I'll be back! read more

Burger Alley Chicago - Double Alley, Fries, and No Moo Shake (blueberry). Five stars!! - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gordon Ramsay trained chef cooks burgers to order at this amazing gem of a restaurant on university row in Chicago. I am lucky enough to teach in the building where this "burger joint" is located, and am addicted. Hawaiian brand coffee, fresh made, every day, Chef secret recipe handmade chocolate chip cookies, hamburgers, with Waygu beef made to order (8 minutes) on butter buns. Yes, for those vegetarians- Impossible burgers, oat milk milk shakes... As the former Chicago Culture Examiner, my only regret is that I cannot write a full review of this amazing find. I will just have to tell you about it here. Convenient location in the heart of what's happening in Chicago, Burger Alley is a must visit. I promise you'll find me there. read more

Great food and wonderful service. The menu is simple and straightforward. Burgers, fries, tenders and shakes. My guy is vegan and I'm gluten free. We both tried the oat milk shakes. Chocolate and strawberry were both delicious but the strawberry shake was certainly worth the trip. He ordered the impossible burger with everything except cheese since they don't have a vegan option. I had a regular burger with a gluten free bun. It was one of the best burgers I've had in a while. The GF bread had a lovely flavor and texture. The fries are amazing but possibly a small portion for some. However, between my burger, fries and shake I left satisfied and not overly full. The staff was pleasant and the seating area was clean and spacious. read more

Great burger and food was ready right on time. I was in and out of my Lyft in less than a minute. Super convenient.