Jr’s Red Hots

One of the best burgers I've ever had. The bone marrow was really tasty too, I've never had it…read morebefore

Great lunch today at Au Cheval!…read more I went with the famous Single Cheeseburger, which is a little misleading because the "single" actually comes with two beef patties. It's loaded with melted sharp American cheddar, pickles, griddled onions and dijonnaise. I added the thick-cut bacon but passed on the fried egg -- and for me, that was the right call. The bacon adds another level of smoky, sweet, and salty richness without taking away from the burger itself.

4.6 mi•Andersonville, Edgewater

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Crispy Fries & Potato Hash

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Little Bad Wolf

4.4(2.6k reviews)

Food is always great. Service is usually good. Ambiance is unique - very sultry with low light but…read moredoes have loud music and a lot of ambient noise. Good for a romantic date night.

Had lunch today at Little Bad Wolf in Andersonville and ordered the Bad Burger -- and it was…read morephenomenal! Two juicy patties, American cheese, house-made pickles and red onion mayo. Nothing overly complicated -- just a really well-executed burger. Little Bad Wolf has the accolades to back it up. Time Out ranks its larger Wolf Burger #1 in Chicago, while The Infatuation actually prefers the Bad Burger, saying the simpler version allows the meat to shine. After eating it, I understand the hype.

2.8 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

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Shrimp Tacos

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Bad Burger with fried onion strings

Gutenburg

4.7(21 reviews)

Gutenberg is one of the outlets at Time Out Market. I have ordered the cheddar and bacon fries both…read moretimes I have tried this spot, mainly because both times I wanted just a snack and not a full meal. For $7 you do get a generous portion of crispy shoestring fries. I'd say the second time was a bit too salty for my tastes, but Gutenberg hits the spot if you're not looking for a full meal here. Perhaps I'll try a burger next time if I arrive a bit hungrier.

Ambiance is good at Timeout market…read more Service is good. I tried the Goat cheese and mushroom ‍ burger It isn't bad. Yet I prefer some of their other burgers. Also later in the day my intestine or stomach had a sharp pain for some slight seconds. Likely due to the goat cheese digestion. I'm not lactose intolerant yet occasionally can experience some similar symptoms. All in all the burger isn't bad yet not one of their better offerings.

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Junior Hot Dog: buy one. Small appetites still deserve big flavor! Love the crispy potato sticks in this perfect bite.

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Small Cheval- Wicker Park

4.3(1.5k reviews)

An excellent burger joint. No frills, but an excellent vibe. Had a few high life beers and a…read moredelicious cheeseburger and fries. A picture is worth a thousand words, this is an EPIC spot to sit out on the patio when the weather is nice. Don't miss it. I might be giving it the "out of town" glaze but I'd go back.

What's not to love! Foods great! Service is quick! Eat in, out or to go! Tight space but it works!…read more Boozy shake or regular for work hours - try the cheeseburger and fries! Just a chip off the ol' block of AU Cheval!

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Inside Small Cheval Wicker Park 1732 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL Hamburger Cheeseburger Fries Shakes Beers & Drinks.Outside Patio.Cool!

Inside Small Cheval Wicker Park 1732 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL Hamburger Cheeseburger Fries Shakes Beers & Drinks.Outside Patio.Cool!

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Burger Alley Chicago

4.1(78 reviews)

4.5 mi•South Loop

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

Place is reasonably easy to find. Ordered easily and staff…read morewas 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.

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The Bad Apple

4.1(1.8k reviews)

2.9 mi•North Center

the food was 10/10 bussin for taco Tuesday. wife said the brisket tacos were fresh and then they…read moretold us they have an on sight smoker. the owner was there waiting tables making drinks and we thought he was back there making the food too lol. He was super cool. The atmosphere is dope too like real wavy, and the stain glass decor is really cool too.

The Bad Apple has truly turned bad. This used to be my go-to burger spot and overnight their food…read morequality seemed to go down. The unfortunate thing is that when you have expensive food, like The Bad Apple does, the expectation of consistently good food is higher and they haven't been able to deliver. The last few times I've had a burger from here I've been left underwhelmed. My go-to burger is the Da Bears Burger which runs $18 when you order from GrubHub. The last two times I've had the burger (once at the restaurant and once at home) the smoked brisket has been dry. On my last occasion the bottom half of the bun was burnt. It was barely edible without drowning it in sauce. I've reached the point that the price outweighs the food quality. We have too many delicious burger spots that are priced similarly or less to keep feeling like I'm wasting money,

Wall Art

Matterhorn burger

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Ninja vs Unicorn Double IPA

DMK Burger Bar

3.9(2.1k reviews)

2.1 mi•Lakeview

Yes- love it here. Awesome veggie burger and sweet potato fries. Had a great time. YUM!!!read more

DMK is one of our absolute favorites. The food is always incredible, and the quality never misses…read more The burgers are cooked perfectly, the toppings are fresh, and the fries are some of the best anywhere. Every time we go, the service is friendly and the atmosphere feels easy and welcoming. We've been going here for 10 years now. It's a place that just gets everything right! Great food, great people, and a consistent experience every visit. Always looking forward to coming back.

2.9 mi•River West, West Loop, Near West Side, West Town

Lamb, feta (on top), tapenade, tom and onion salad, tzatzki (on bottom)

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Green chile, bacon, egg and jack cheese

NADC Burger

3.6(126 reviews)

Best burger I've ever had. The burger was perfectly cooked, the beef was packed with flavor and the…read moresauce was unreal. Even the ketchup deserves a shoutout. Tangy, addictive and somehow makes everything taste even better. The atmosphere is awesome too. Great energy, cool vibe and the kind of place you immediately want to come back to. Do yourself a favor and order the Beast Mode Fries. Absolutely ridiculous in the best way possible. NADC lives up to the hype and then some.

This bar restaurant only serves one type of burger and fries. The NADC burger ($16) had two…read morepatties, onions, jalapeno, cheese, pickles, and their secret sauce. The burger was good. Folks in my party loved it. The fries were crispy and really good. Service in the beginning wasn't great. The guy taking our order was pissy. I wanted to order and pay separate from my group, but he said no and that he had to put in the order together. I also had to put away my bottle of water.

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The Dearborn

4.4(2.8k reviews)

3.7 mi•The Loop

This was my second visit to The Dearborn, and the food and service were both on point. We ordered…read morethe salmon tataki, fish and chips, Wellington burger, and Midwest fried chicken. Everything was well prepared, but the fried chicken was the standout, especially with the hot sauce adding another level of flavor. The staff stayed attentive throughout dinner and even replaced our plates between rounds, which was a level of service I wasn't expecting. I also respected seeing the owner personally making the rounds, stopping at every table to check on the guests and the food. Calm atmosphere, solid hospitality, and a kitchen that delivers.

OMG! Walk, run, sprint here to get the FISH N CHIPS THAT ACTUALLY BEAT BOBBY FLAY. The executive…read morechef and now chef partner, Aaron Cuschieri, is absolutely amazingly talented. I am used to really good fish and chips... I've never had better fish and chips than Tom Douglas's Mr. Fish in Seattle, UNTIL NOW!!!! Wow, wow wow wow! Do not pass GO, do not read the menu, just order the darn fish and chips! It might be a whole heart attack on a plate... But it doesn't matter... You can walk all of Chicago and burn it off. I decided to work out before I came here for this big splurge and I'm so glad I did. I can see that this is the theater district... And you could come here before a show fish and chips and have the best night of your entire life! I can't wait to try more of this chef's food! I'm BEYOND INSPIRED! ps great beers here toooooi!

1.7 mi•DePaul, Lincoln Park

$12 Martinis for Martini Mondays

New Spring Menu

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Spring desserts

Butcher & The Burger

4.0(1.2k reviews)

Love this place ! A delicious burger with many many seasoning options. Great fries and cute…read moreoutdoor patio off a Armitage on quiet side of Kenmore. Staff is super friendly BYOB is a plus

First timer! Came across Butcher & the Burger via DoorDash and wanted to give it a try! I ordered…read morethe turkey burger w/ onion soup and salt/pepper seasoning and a vanilla milkshake. The turkey was cooked very well and appreciate the amount of veggies on top but the turkey wasn't seasoned. I had high expectations for a $9 milkshake; it tasted like powdered "ice cream", not creamy, and not thick at all. Overall, my tastebuds say it was basically ok...might try dine-in if ever in the area.

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Arturo T.

7 years ago

Traditional style Chicago Style Hots dogs, freshly made char burgers and great hand spun shakes!

Kurt W.

7 years ago

Just an amazing CHEAP but GREAT Chicago DOG. ALSO the staff is always friendly and kind!!!

Cynthia R.

9 years ago

Great classic Chicago style dogs

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