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    NADC Burger

    3.6 (122 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Matt B.

    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!

    Amanda L.

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

    Gabriel H.

    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!

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    Audrey K.

    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.

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    Diana K.

    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 .

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    Ari L.

    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.

    Stephanie A.

    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.

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    Jose C.

    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.

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    Ari K.

    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.

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    Kenna G.

    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!

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    Matthew B.

    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

    Look at this beauty through its wrapper!!! That paper doesn't lie either!
    Joya-Nicole C.

    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!

    Sarah P.

    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.

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    Incredible drinks, amazing vibes, great service, and even better burger. Will be coming back.

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    The menu only consists of a double patty smash burger and fries (option of beast mode which is animal style) but both are outstanding.

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    Au Cheval

    Au Cheval

    4.4
    (9.5k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Wow! So happy I finally got to come here. They have recently started accepting some reservations…read moreand I was lucky enough to get one. I understand why they are famous for their burgers. I had the single cheeseburger and it lived up to the hype. I learned that the single burger is actually a double and the double is actually a triple. I was recommended to add an egg and bacon to the burger and I'm glad I did. Each bite was a glorious burst of flavor. The bacon is epic. Thick juicy slices. The cheeseburger was perfect. I didn't need additional condiments and that never happens for me. The fries were good too and came with a delicious aioli. For beverages, I loved my Arnold Palmer. I also tried a cocktail--the Long Island Iced Coffee. It was pretty strong. I added a shot of bourbon cream to it and that sweetened it up and made it perfect for me. Unfortunately, I didn't have room for dessert. Cute restaurant. Cozy inside. They have an outdoor patio as well. If you don't have a reservation, be prepared to wait. Excellent food. Excellent service. Jennifer took great care of me and made great suggestions. It's pricy but it's worth it.

    Often recognized as having the most recognizable and hyped burger in Chicago, Au Cheval is a…read moreGilded-Age inspired diner (opening in 2012), serving up thick freshly made burgers along with a good selection of drinks. The process of getting seated through a busy period, and the service throughout was excellent. But as often happens with me, the food didn't live up to the hype. My wife and I were picking up my brother and his son from O'Hare at around 10 am on a Saturday. We had dinner plans with our uncle, but had not planned anything in between. The flight came in on time, and once confirmed we all had the time, my brother suggested going to Chicago to try Au Cheval. He knew about their location LV, but none of us had tried their original location in Chicago. So we drove into Chicago, arriving at the restaurant at 11 (it opens at 10am). There was a check-in stand set-up outside, where someone was taking names/phone numbers to put on the waiting list. We were quoted a 45 minute wait, and got the text to hurry back after about 30 minutes. There was a line to put your name down on the list, so we skipped that by going right in. The friendly hostess seated us in a booth, with a nice view of the kitchen where they were making the burgers in mass. The waitress explained that a single burger meant two patties (each patty is 4 oz, so basically a half pound burger), and a double meaning three. My brother and his son both ordered a double cheeseburger ($19.99 each), and I got a single with added sunny side up egg ($21.48). I wanted my wife to be able to take a bite, so asked for everything to be on the side (sauce, dill pickle slices, and grilled onion bits). We also ordered french fries ($8.99), cooked in duck fat. In the meanwhile, followed a fellow yelpers suggestion and got two Allagash Whites ($9 each) for me and my nephew. It's a really good beer that I've had many times during happy hour, and goes great with rich, greasy food. My wife got something else: the General Janes Chicken, which is their version of Korean Fried Chicken ($24.98). She enjoyed it (the coating was still crispy, and the sauce had that pronounced kochujang flavor that we like). Everything is a la carte here (except for the complementary pickle spear with burgers), so she shared in the ordered fries. Food came out together and was served hot. There is a mandatory 3.25% surcharge, and payment is taken at the table. As mentioned, service was excellent throughout. To be honest, I'm not the right person to judge a burger like this (I like it backyard style, with a lot of lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles...and mayo/ketchup). But my brother and nephew are (they have tried many, many burgers all across the world, and don't like too much toppings on their burger), and they said the burger was just OK for them. I liked the frites (cooked in duck fat)...very light in color, but still crispy on the outside. However, nobody else really ate them, saying they weren't great. It's unusual for me to be the least critical after dining, but I'm sure it had something to do with the observation that I didn't have to pay for it (since it was my brother's treat).

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    The Dearborn

    The Dearborn

    4.4
    (2.8k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Last night my wife and I stepped into The Dearborn and had an amazing dinning experience. It was an…read moreatmosphere of comfort and charm. The service was outstanding. Our dinner guide, Nicholas, was superb. Very knowledgeable about the menu and suggested two perfect spirits from the bar. My wife had the Irish old fashion which was excellent. I had a vodka Gimlet, which also was superb. Palate pleasing! The meal was absolutely enjoyable. I enjoyed the Curry Chicken. The thigh meat was tender and succulent. The curry was sweet and creamy. It came with pita bread which added to the dinning experience. Just wonderfully enjoyable. My wife enjoyed the Fish and Chips which beat Bobby Flay. True words from the menu. Wife said if was the best fish and chips she has ever had. Then came the dessert. Now I asked Nicolas and he suggested Pavlova and Blood Orange. Which lead me to survey Margaret and she suggested Sticky toffee date cake. After a friendly jostling back and forth of desert knowledge Greg the Maitre-d made also suggested the Sticky toffee. Both came and to be honest both were outstanding. Excellent choices. All and all this was a great dinning experience from beginning to end. We will return next time we are in Chicago.

    Absolutely delicious! I went with friends to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful time. We had…read morean assortment of appetizers, drinks, meals and desserts and everything exceed our expectations. Everyone was beyond friendly and the food...sooo good. I shall dream about their chocolate cake. Definitely recommend you give this restaurant a try- you won't regret it!

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