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    Epic Burger

    3.6 (914 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    CLASSIC EPIC BURGER with advertised "gluten free bun"

    Charged THREE (3) DOLLARS extra for a "gluten free bun" that was actually just a piece of lettuce. They did not advertise that it was just going to be lettuce, and to charge $3 for that is diabolical and not epic

    CLASSIC EPIC BURGER
    Isra A.

    I got the Classic Epic Butger. This burger consists of a Single Creekstone (halal) Farms Black Angus beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, grilled onion, and Epic sauce, served on a toasted brioche bun! It was pretty good, and the relatively cheap price didn't hurt. It's not going to be the best burger ever but if you go in with low expectations it'll be just fine. Lots of seating and they're also open relatively late for the loop which is nice. They have some amazing prices during their happy hour on Mon-Fridavs which make it a great alternative to Mcds. I especially enjoy their milkshakes, would definitely recommend picking up one too. They have multiple locations so check them out!

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    Lisa R.

    Epic burger review We visited Epic Burger's downtown location. If one doesn't have a car, the suggestion is to take CTA-Red line Harrison exit stop. I had to double check our order of added onions on the turkey burger and no onions/added avocado on the regular burger. I took the burgers back to the counter to get my order corrected. I was glad I stayed at the counter and watched the worker correct this because I was not pleased that she used the same glove and touched the onion and the avocado. The overall place was large and clean. One needs a key to the bathroom, which I appreciate. The burgers are good. With the correction to our meal, it took longer to eat. Next time, I'll order a double burger. However, I'll go to another Epic Burger location.

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    Hamid A.

    Burger was nice and the portion was enough for me. Sweet fries were good The Nutella shake was ok Staff were all helpful and nice despite the restaurant being busy.

    This was $17?
    Robert S.

    Gosh, I hate this place. I forgot what my last experience was like years ago before the Pandemic at other Epic Burger location, and this is even worse. The food is expensive and lackluster, takes forever to both order and receive, and the restaurant stinks like grease.

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    Michele B.

    The burgers here were not as Epic as I had hoped. Still a decent burger, fries, and malt shop in the Chicago land area. The location was convenient and even with all of the Swifties in town the service was pretty quick. I love the neon signs and murals as decor with the play on words and punny sayings! I just wish I loved the food a bit more. A decent counter service burger joint if you don't have much time to spare

    Ordered the Farmhouse burger and the loaded fries. It was pretty good. Food came out promptly.

    Parmesan fries and build your own burger
    Kinza D.

    I've been hearing about this place for years and finally tried it while I was at a conference near by and wanted a quick lunch. I got the build your own burger with some added topics and the Parmesan fries. The fries were SO GOOD. The burger was good as well, nothing out of the ordinary but overall a solid burger. Service was average - I had ordered jalapeños as an extra topping on my burger and they forgot them. The girl taking our order wasn't very friendly and didn't seem to be paying attention so they mistake wasn't surprising. Would recommend for the food but maintain expectations for service. The place has chill vibes, it's clean and simple.

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    Great option for a healthy or non-healthy meal. I like the chicken breast sandwich. Friendly staff.

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    The portabella burger was awesome! Neat little place. We also had a regular burger with bacon and egg on top. LOVE the fries too!

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    Over rated, over priced, and thin beef patties on a soft soggy toasted bun. Not what I expected for 11.00 with a drink and sad fries.

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    Great burgers! Put the fried egg on it and make it super healthy! The milkshakes are the best!

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    Great to get to add an egg to the burger! The patty would be better if it was more juicy The smoothie was nice and thick

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    good burger. I put in the fast food category. Step up from fast food, but not formal sit down.

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    It is what it is good burgers and fries. Staff was great, kids thought it was the best food ever, I thought was little expensive.

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    Together my wife and I ate their cheese burgers. Good food and good shakes. Try the burrito dinner white you're there

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