Best burger I've ever had. The burger was perfectly cooked, the beef was packed with flavor and the sauce 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. read more

This bar restaurant only serves one type of burger and fries. The NADC burger ($16) had two patties, 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. read more

NADC Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friends recommended this little hole in the wall and it was fantastic. Waygu cheeseburger was full of flavor and hit the spot. It was a double smashed patty. The loaded cheese fries were also delicious. One of the workers was very adamant about no outside drinks inside so we had to wait outside while friends finished their coffees and I had to pour out my water. Kinda like a self service place where you got your own waters from a canteen and bussed your own table read more

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Burger was awesome! Seemed short staffed but they were doing their best to overcome it. Bit overpriced but overall incredible flavor on the burger! Love the building! Parking kinda sucks... but that's just city life! read more

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I have heard good things about NADC and have been interested to try the burger. I thought there would be a lot of people so I was surprised that I walked in for lunch on Sunday and it wasn't busy, which was nice. My friend and I each ordered a burger and fries for ourselves. The NADC burger ($16) was decent, but it didn't blow my mind like people have raved about. I know it's not the original location which can play a part as well. What I really enjoyed and even finished my friend's were the fries. I love some good fries and these were top quality. You could taste the difference of the oil these fries were made in. They were nice and crispy and very good! I could keep eating them and would rather get the fries than the burger next time. I'd probably still get a burger since I need some meat and savory. read more

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I have gotten this to go a few times but this was my first time eating there! My bf and I sat at the bar and had the best time! They have a ton of cocktails and they are very cool! We were able to chat with the general manager a bit and hear NADC story, it made me love this spot even more! I got a passion fruit drink with boba this was great! As we were chatting they mentioned an eggnog drink! I love eggnog so this was for me, and it was perfect! Such cool cocktails here, I had no idea!! We split the burger which was phenomenal. Even better eating it in person! I learned this is a pressed patty and not a smash burger. This is my favorite burger in the city! Such a cool vibe in here, very fun music and decor. I'm obsessed! read more

NADC Burger - Eggnog martini - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ethan had been wanting to try this place because his childhood favorite skater is the owner. Got takeout late Thursday night, and was really impressed. The burger is exactly what you want and need from a burger: greasy, cheesy, flavorful. The fries were the real star of the show. Perfectly crispy and some of the longest fries I've ever had. I wish I took a picture of one of my really long fries, it was like 8+ inches. I'm definitely going to come back here. It's everything you want from a burger spot. No frills, simple menu. Not vegetarian friendly :( even the fries are fried in beef fat or something. read more

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NADC definitely worth the visit. 100% Waygu 6 oz smash patty for $16? Come on man! Try the loaded fries, get a beer, and enjoy it. The service is prompt, the food is great. The ONLY issue is the setting. They opened this place up in an old bar and attempted to hybrid the California style burger joint with an existing bar and it doesn't mesh very well. However I'm please with the food and the experience. Thanks NADC! read more

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NADC stands for Not A Damn Chance! A classic no-frills Chicago burger joint. My friend got the NADC burger and fries and the cheese was melty perfection, I was drooling. With my dietary restrictions, I had a double patty (no bun, no sauce) stacked with jalapeños and pickles. Still tasty, but I definitely left a hungry. They don't offer extras like lettuce or hot sauce, but the staff was super helpful navigating my options. Also so random but this spot has a wild layout. There's an omakase downstairs and a hidden door somewhere that gives speakeasy energy . read more

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Food was amazing. Cooked to order. Not long wait. Friendly staff, nice place. Food was well seasoned. read more

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They were Unaccommodating. They were the opened but closing soon so I wasn't allowed to order and I was forced to stand outside, risking my safety read more

Epic fail. You have one thing on the menu! You have one job. Make a great burger. But this ain't it. Is it a good burger? Yup. Is it great? Nope. And it's $16 before tax. I could have easily eaten two of them and not been overly full. You can see from my photos it's a small burger for $16. Oh, and don't get me started on their fries. They are terrible. My son actually ate some and tossed half of them. He is a French fry machine and I've never seen him not finish an order. And then their ketchup is weird. I don't get it, I really don't. 2.5 star overall. Burger gets 3 stars. No need to ever return. Ps - the tip screen is set to 20%. Make sure you select no tip or whatever you want and don't end up with the default. If in order at the counter and pick up my own food, ain't no tipping happening. read more

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1 Burger on the menu and thats all you need! Ordered it with 3 patties and wow it hit the spot and did not feel bloated after at all! Only thing I wish was that there was more pickles, it is very meaty and would've wanted a little bit more bitter to balance it out. But would def come here again! Very friendly staff and good vibes indoor. read more

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There's not a damn chance that I would ever return here to recommend this place to anyone. NADFC. I was already going to going to leave a poor review, perhaps a 2 but changed it to a one after I found out that they automatically charged a 20% tip when I did not authorize them to. They didn't mention anything during the service and what I authorized on their credit card machine does not match my bank statement. They definitely didn't deserve gratuity either. Our entire visit here just seemed off. We sat down at a table and they handed us menus but was told to order at the bar. I I placed my order and they needed to hold onto my credit card until we were finished. We also had to get our own water and utensils and get our own food once the beeper started vibrating. Can someone help me understand how that merits any type of gratuity? The burgers were $16 each which is a fair price for a decent size burger, but these weren't any bigger than a McDouble. I also ordered mine without pickles and they still put pickles in the damn thing. Even if I take them off, the pickle juice flavor stays in the burger. Definitely not worth the $16. I also noticed that they don't even have a phone number so you can't contact them. Avoid this place at all costs. Not sure why it gets any type of hype at all. read more

NADC Burger - NADC Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Only one burger on the menu so it was easy to choose. I had heard highs and lows regarding this place, but I can confirm the burgers are outstanding. Super flavorful. The NADC fries are also fun. Wouldn't have thought that pickles, jalapeño and cheese would work on a fry, but I was pleased. Top notch smash burger. read more

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5/5 double patty smash burger. Cheese was perfectly melted, secret sauce was fantastic, and meat was cooked perfectly. We came on a Sunday afternoon and our burgers came out within 15 minutes. Smaller restaurant space with a couple of tables and bar seating. $16 for the burger and $8 for an extra patty, could be more reasonably priced, but it's a Chicago. Would recommend and would come back! read more

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Burger was fine but not for 25 bucks. That's not the issue at this location though, but the awful service and disgruntled service of the bartenders. Well, one 39 yr old, going on 22. Mumble-mouthed and unable to give directions on the seating protocol only to get pissy when our group failed to understand a damn thing he said. His pirates of the Caribbean head band and greasy hair was a delight to look at while eating. Tip for him: Quit this job and your failed rock band. Bad attitude and beleaguered behavior when asking for glasses of water is what you'll get at this dated location. read more

First things first, cutest place I've ever stumbled upon. I was searching for a good smash burger since one of my favorite places closes and I must admit, I think I've found a new favorite! The service was quick and amazing, too tire if I must say! This place also doubles as a bar, with a nice variety of drinks and beers to choose from. The burger is delish and so are their fries! read more

NADC Burger - Look at this beauty through its wrapper!!! That paper doesn't lie either! - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Our favorite Chicago burger. We go or order ever week, and we're still not tired of this. The pattys have a little crispiness, and with the pickles, sauce, peppers, and cheese it's perfect. It's like inn and out, but a designer version. The service is quick and friendly and the bar is divey and dark. It's a perfect operation read more

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Fries and burger were VERY GOOD. It is definitely heavy but the special sauce is tasty. The food came out pretty fast but there is limited seating so going with a large group would be difficult. read more

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Amazing burger!!! Great prices and the atmosphere is perfect! I loved their tequila selections as well. read more

NADC Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We've been meaning to visit NADC. So we decided to stop there before the Bulls Game. Plenty of street parking As soon as you walk in, it smells like a Burger Joint. With only one Burger on the Menu, we decided on the NADC Burger. The NADC was fantastic. Perfect blend of savory and melty goodness. The NADC has the right amount of grilled onions, jalapeños, cheese and special sauce. The Beef Tallow Fries are very crispy and pair well with the Chipotle Ketchup. The Bar has Excellent cocktails and craft beers on tap. Also only 15 minutes to United Center. read more

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Very good burger and fries Too dark inside People line up for this place so go a bit before it opens read more

The white guy with a black bandana, long brown hair to his shoulders, facial hair, and tatted arms was very rude. He made it seem like a SUCH inconvenience to him to split my tab. He said he usually doesn't split tabs but this time he'll do it If I was by myself, I would've immediately walked out but I was with friends who wanted to try the burgers. I would never come back. I was very upset. Also that was the saltiest burger I've ever had. The cook definitely over salted the burger. People shouldn't work in jobs that they hate. I would never come back. Terrible customer service and salty food that'll give you high blood pressure read more

Tried going to Perilla's Wiener Wars next door but they sold out right before we got to the door - unfortunate, but this ended up being a good excuse to finally try the NADC burger. Flavor of the burger is salty and rich, which I love, and we ordered the fries beast mode style - tasty but I could pass on this and order them regular next time. I would have loved if the burger came with lettuce and tomato to cut through the richness, but this meal definitely would hit during or after a night of drinking. For such a simple burger, at this price it would be nicer if the fries were included. Our server/bartender was really friendly and attentive! read more

This's our first time visiting this place! There's only one burger item on the menu. You can add an order of fries or this loaded fries. It's a bar/ burger spot. You order it at the bar, they give you a buzzer and you just go pick it up when it's ready. You can seat yourself anywhere available. They also have non alcoholic beverage options. The burger is on the pricier side in my opinion, $16 for a 2 Patties, $8 extra to get the 3 Patties. We got 2 burgers, 1 order of fries and 2 non-alcoholic drinks are close to $50 before tips. The burger itself is very good and fresh, very flavorful and the special sauce is pretty tasty in my opinion. And the fries are fried with beef tallow!! The burgers are All made to order, so it does take some time to get your order. There's street parking close to the area, or few mins walk from the train. Definitely go try this out if you are near west loop area! We enjoyed every bite of it , esp the fries! read more

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Bartender was rude and didn't want people inside. It was like he didn't want us Inside even though the place was not packed Food wise 3 stars Bartender 1 star read more

If you enjoy being hard pressed for bringing in your own water, forced to dump it out, and generally harassed for such, no worries because you can find yourself drinking out of glorified shot glasses and having to serve yourself their tap water. not to mention the amazing value of eating a small burger with "secret sauce" (thousand island with jalapeno and pickles), followed up by "beast mode fries". Fries which are topped with that same sauce which cover MAYBE 20% of the fries max. not to mention the rude demeanor of the man behind the bar whom is assume is the owner of the glorified outhouse AKA NADC burger. not a damn chance they will be getting my company let alone my money ever again. save yourself the time and get something on par such as mcdonalds. wouldnt eat here ever again. read more

Stopped in for burger the other night. Place was packed and after getting the burger I understood. Really good beef cooked perfectly and a solid bun and sauce. Friendly bartender took my order and made a great old fashioned. Cool little location. read more

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The service felt awkward. There was some unnecessary pushback when my friend tried to make a simple change to her order, and we were required to place the full order all at once even though one of us wasn't ready. The smashed burger was good, but the overall experience felt off. read more

To make this review five stars it would have taken some things: 1. A "server" that wasn't oblivious and rude. A friend asked for a small adjustment to the burger and was told "well then, what's the point?" She also routinely walked past our table, which was full of trash. When the new shift person came in, she then immediately cleaned it off. The other two staff members were not at all friendly. We were afraid to ask for more ketchup. 2. For the price, it should at least come with fries. 3. Excessive use of sauce. Calm down. Still, very good taste and would rank in the top 5 in Chicago smashburgers, but due to the above three issues, I would go elsewhere. read more

Burger was good not great small cheval is way better ! Service was non existent and just plain rude They have 22% Auto gratuity selected on the handheld so beware ( you should definitely not be doing this ) read more

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I love trying different smash burgers in the city so this has been on my list. The patties were juicy and flavorful. I liked all of the toppings on here, but wish there were more jalapeños or something else just to add a bit more of a snappy texture. Overall very solid smash burger in the city, maybe just a bit heavy for my personal taste. I prefer some of the more inexpensive smash burgers in the city as my go-tos but this is definitely somewhere to try at least once. The fries were probably my favorite above the burger. They were very crispy on the outside without being dry on the inside. I thought the toppings went perfectly on the beast mode fries. I would come back for the fries before the burger. Service was good! The bartender was friendly and offered some recommendations. The food came out very quickly. The bar is just your typical hole in the wall bar, but it's clean and what you would expect for a quick burger. read more

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Employees are very rude. My girlfriend and I arrived and we were told there was a 15min wait and we needed to wait outside, no problem with that! We went to the car and waited 15min and returned and were told sorry we gave your table to someone else.. come back in 30min. They don't take your name, phone number, any information to save your spot in line. And they didn't even apologize. They just rudely told us we are shit out of luck. It's sad to see businesses who know they have the following and steady flow of business to treat customers this way because they know another person will walk in behind us anyways. read more

Overall a pretty decent smash burger that's pretty flavorful and juicy. The restaurant itself is very casual and is basically a first come first serve bar area. Price-wise you're paying a bit of a premium for the burger but I think you'll be satisfied nonetheless. I wish the burger was slightly bigger--but when the burger pitches wagyu beef you're bound to be paying a bit more. The beef in itself wasn't distinctly out of this world but I think the combination of the cheese and seasonings made this a solid burger overall. read more

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If there's one thing I am, it's being a burger girly. The burger scene in Chicago is endless and NADC has always been on our list for the longest time. We decided to give it a try on a random Wednesday night. For a Wednesday, I'd say it was pretty packed but luckily we were able to grab a booth in the back. We shared the Tokyo fish bowl punch cocktail which intrigued me being that there was pandan in it. I'd say it has a hint of it but it wasn't as strong of a taste as it was the aroma. Pretty tasty and refreshing drink though! Between two, we shared the beast mode fries and each got a cheeseburger. I know there's a lot of comparison of SALT and NADC to INO but being from California, I'd say the "dupes" are not really comparable. The beast mode fries were good in their own way.. I loved the thin and crispiness of the French fries and the pickled toppings packed a nice punch. Now for the burger.. first bite.. I was intrigued and it was going well. The smashed patty had a nice char to it. However, the more I bit into the burger, the flavor was getting lost in the sauce.. literally. There is some special sauce in the burger that really is smothered way too much and it takes away from the burger I feel like. The sauce didn't really taste like much too but just a way too creamy sauce that killed the charred patty taste that I love in a burger. For the price point, I don't think the burger was worth it. There are way more affordable options that hit the spot. Definitely a cool vibe in here but I don't think NADC made our top burgers list in the city. read more

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I have been frequenting this place at least twice a month over two years! I have always been treated amazingly here, today was so different! The bartender was abrasive from the second we walked in and yelled about parking(I didn't park I got out of an uber) I told him I didn't park...I took an uber, he continued with his poor attitude. Okay maybe he is having a bad day, not the customers problem. We decided to stay because we like the food ( AND REGULAR SERVICE SO MUCH) this bartender continued to give shit attitude then had the audacity to tell my girlfriend she could not have a drink and a shot at the same time. This is not an uncommon request in any part of this city. We have been frequent regulars and wish to continue however the service this evening was very off putting and we will not return or recommend this place if this is your new standard. Sunday January 11th 7:30 ish. I hope I can enjoy your wonderful burger again with the standard I am accustom to. read more

I'll start by saying the food/ambiance is a 5 but service was a 1. The bartender was unnecessarily smart for the entire evening. I had a conversation with him to break the tension as I understand people go through things personally. I visited 1/11/26 around 5pm. The bartender had a Bears hat in which I mentioned to clear his negative energy. No greeting when we entered just ask how many. When I asked for ketchup I said "Excuse me sir where is the ketchup located". He said "Which fries did you order, beast mode fries don't come with that. You can have a seat". Then proceeded to step on my shoes as he passed by. I payed no mind a second time. Finally I went to order a drink and accidentally said "can I have a Japanese flash house". He the said "That doesn't make sense, the menus up there"... The drink is called a Tokyo Fish House. He didn't even laugh or smile while saying that. Then when I payed for the drink and it's time to tip he wants to crack a joke saying "The best things happen when you make a mistake". I work in Luxury Service and this type of treatment was unprofessional. A basic procedure is good attitude and willingness to assist. I maintain the highest standards of conduct and was displeased with this interaction. Burgers and fries were good. read more

NADC Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to NADC for the first time this month and was blown away. I have officially had the best cheeseburger of my life. Went on Friday for lunch just as they were opening up. The space isn't super large so I would recommend getting there early if you're there for lunch. It looks like it's open fairly late too so it could be a good late night bites option as well. The menu is pretty straight forward. The burger comes with all the fixings and they don't customize....it doesn't matter though, the burger is perfect. The smash patty is crispy and flavorful, the tamed jalapeno and pickles help cut through the greasiness of the burger, the sauce is amazing and it is all contained in an awesome bun. You simply cannot compare any burger in Chicago to NADC. read more

NADC Burger - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is definitely very good and a good burger spot to try out in Chicago. Definitely on the pricey side but very yummy! The place has a nice and small chill ambiance and is also perfect for a quick bite before a night out. The service was busy but pretty quick. We were lucky enough to catch a seat quickly and didn't really wait for a spot. The food took about 20min which is honestly not bad because we came here on a busy Saturday night. I would definitely recommend to try this place! read more

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