First of all, the owner has the warmest smile and greeting of all of Chicago. He helped my husband and I pick what to order, since the menu describes everything deliciously. I got the crispy chicken sandwich and no joke- best chicken sandwich I've ever had. My husband ordered the Blue Harvest burger and that too was the best burger I've ever had. And I've had some amazing burgers in my time. We also ordered large fries and the spiral cut fries which are like homemade potato chips. I cannot wait to go back! It's worth it! read more

BEST FOOD EXPERIENCE i've had here so far! I have very strict dietary restrictions and very high food expectations- not ones that are easily met. I am in town for an event at the convention center and I really needed something that wouldn't bother my stomach, and I already tried a couple of places. The Burger Point hands down had the NICEST and most HELPFUL staff i have ever come across. My family and I have been there 3 times in 3 days and have not had one complaint...it actually only gets better! For those that care, the gluten free bun was actually awesome and they have a lot of accommodating menu options, all of which are absolutely as delicious as they are creative and plentiful. I will definitely be back before I leave chicago. Would recommend 10/10 times! Nothing beats fresh ingredients, extremely polite staff, and consistently GREAT BURGERS & FRIES (and my sister loved the hot dogs every time). There are also so many cool items i have yet to try. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. read more

This is one of the best places for a veggie burger. They take 15-20 minutes to grill but the burger is worth the wait. The wide variety of toppings and the sides will make your meal much better read more

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This was mine and my girlfriends first time here she is a very picky eater and as soon as we walked in the door they had great service and the food was absolutely amazing. So much so that I'm leaving a review definitely recommend the new American classic burger and the classic burger both medium well read more

I was searching for a place where I could have a good burger in town. I came across this burger joint and it was definitely worth it. I liked that they also have vegetarian options such as the vegetarian chili which was good. See photos for your viewing pleasure. I will visit this place again! Also the owner was really nice and gave me a full tour of the menu! I am almost done trying their entire menu if burgers! Great selection and always done right! read more

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Great burger and fries, especially for the price! The veggie burger was also very good.

By far my favorite restaurant ever!!! I eat out a lot and I've reviewed a lot of restaurants and I can honestly say this place is simply amazing! From the burgers that are absolutely unique and just flow with exceptional taste to the owner, Michael, who is the nicest, friendliest restaurant owner I have ever met, I recommend this place above any other restaurant, period!! I come her three or more times a week and always look forward to each bite of food. The fries are awesome and even though I haven't tried the wings or half a dozen other burgers, I know, and have heard, that everything is amazing. Michael is almost always there, so introduce yourself, he loves meeting people. Knowing that this restaurant is his baby and passion only makes coming her more enjoyable. read more

Wonderful customer service--friendly, attentive, and speedy. Tasty food too. Liked my Dirty South burger, loved the sweet potato fries. Big fan of them using quality ingredients. read more

Food was delicious and owner was very nice and cool. He really cares about his product, business, and customers. I would highly suggest that you eat at this restaurant. read more

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Back when Burger Point opened up some years ago, I went in there and ordered something. It was good, but not really anything to write home about. The service felt kinda abrupt, and I figured it'd just be something to go to if in the area, but nothing to really rush out and get. Then something happened about 2 weeks ago, probably a hangover and a lot of snow outside, and I somehow stumbled upon burger point on yelp or something. I'm not sure how I ended up there, but I ended up ordering a bowl of chili, a 12oz hangover burger (with bonus bourbon mushrooms), and maybe some fries. The quality of that burger surprised the hell out of me. It was well cooked, the flavors popped, and the serving size was pretty massive. it was everything I needed, and I promised myself I'd order again. So, I did order again, and it was just as good, and then I got the idea to explore the menu a little more, so I went for this Spanish Revolution burger. Unfortunately, the flavors of the spanish revolution burger weren't good. I'm not sure if it was the mix of american cheese and pepperjack, or maybe the mixture of the cheeses with the ranch mayo, or maybe the mixture of everything with the jalapeno relish. I really love spicy food, but this wasn't spicy or good. But hey, I'm just one guy, and there are probably a lot more people who love that burger. For me, it just wasn't there. However, I have really fallen in love with the hangover burger, and the cheeseburger eggroll thing is also good, as is the chili. Additionally, they charge a very fair $1.00/can fee for soda, which I always appreciate as I'm a caffeine addict, and a lot of businesses gouge customers, charging $1.25/can or more. Keep up the good work, burger pointers. You've got a fan in me. read more

Just had the best burger in town! Wow. I did the "Shroom" he did the "Hangover" To top it off, Michael S was the gentlemen of gentleman-outstanding service! read more

The burgers are great if you go in to dine I ordered the buttermilk chicken sandwich and it came with no sause and taste and cold. I used it as a door stopper,the dogs would not eat it either. What a waste read more

The wings are amazing!!!! We ordered for the first time and they sent out the wrong order however they made sure to take care of us for their mistake. We got our correct order plus they gave us back our money. I will definitely order again because they are that good! Ohh the fries are also super good!!! read more

Very expensive and the food is bland. The burgers could be seasoned better. Wouldn't eat here again. read more

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By far the best sweet potato fries in the city; they come with some sort of magic sauce. The other fries are excellent too. I've try a few different burgers and you can't go wrong with any of them. read more

The best burgers I have ever tried, I really recommend this place, also the staff is so friendly, 5 stars and over!!!

Tasty, Fresh, and well prepared burgers. The staff there are welcoming, and friendly. Highly recommended especially if you live nearby. They have their own special burgers. I have tried the Spanish revolution. Definitely will go back to try the others read more

Absolutely loved this place! The owner greets you with a consistent smile throughout your visit. The food is delicious. Grass fed only burger, no antibiotics and many vegan options. Diverse atmosphere. I will be back! read more

Wow! These burgers are amazing!! The owner was taking orders, delivering to tables and checking in on everyone! What a nice guy! They have a lot choices of burger combinations including chicken, hot dogs, chili, and burger egg rolls (?). Or you can build your own! We got 3 different burgers and loved every one of them!! The fries were great! Not too crazy about the sweet potato fries but an interesting sauce came with it! Great environment! Great people! Great food!! read more

Phenomenal service! The food was made quickly and it was delicious. The owner was very attentive and asked if I was enjoying me meal. I appreciate that touch. Everyone in the place was enjoying their food. read more

I want to love this place. Not because of the burgers-- they are very hit or miss: when they're good they are great. When they're not - like today - they are awful. No, I want to love it, and have continued to drive out of my way to visit it, because it's a black-owned business and I want to help it succeed in yet another arena that is dominated by white people. But after today's meal I am having a hard time imagining that I'll go back. Last weekend I got a burger and fries. The burger was perfect! Medium just like I love it, nice cheddar cheese, perfect temperature, juicy, delicious. The fries were disgusting, but they are never the point. Today I got a double, not realizing that I was ordering a double. I thought I was just getting a bigger burger, or I wouldn't have done it. So that part is on me. I also skipped the fries because they were so bad last time. Walking in, I wanted to cancel my order. Nobody was wearing masks correctly, instead barely covering their mouths but not noses, or dangling on their chin. Instead of cancelling, I just stood back uncomfortably and waited longer than ever for my burger. It was 100 degrees in there, but the fountain drinks are too expensive. When I got my burger I was excited both to eat it and just to get out of there. I should have cancelled. This was not medium, or even medium well. This thing was well done. As in your uncle's lousy burgers at the family cookout when he takes over grilling for 10 minutes before people pull him away. Absolutely disgusting. And since I ordered a double by mistake, there was twice as much overcooked rock. The pickles tasted funny as well so I pulled them off. And the worst part, I mean the WORST part is that today I decided to splurge on some crispy bacon. If they forgot to take my burger OFF the grill, they seemingly forgot to put my bacon ON it. It wasn't crispy. It was barely cooked!! I feel sick just thinking about it. I just can't justify driving 30 minutes each way and paying that much for a burger that might make my day... or might make me want to throw up. read more

The Buffalo. This ground buffalo chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries was YUM!! It was SOOO GOOD! Great portions, great quality and awesome service!!!! #southloop #chicago #travelfood #local read more

Small, cute joint in the south loop .. Awesome service .. Friendly staff. Decent burgers just a bit overpriced. $8.99 for just a burger? Ahhh. I can totally appreciate their fresh ingredients. Grass fed, delicious beef with amazing toppings. They have a HUGE menu.. I ordered the #18.. Double bacon, cheddar and Canadian bacon.. I wasn't a fan of the honey mustard.. Overall just ok. Boyfriend ordered the Spanish revolution .. That was tasty, topped with jalapeños. We also got an order or their hot wings .. Good.. But breaded .. I'm not a fan of breaded wings .. MEH. Overall a good experience .. Wasn't amazing ... But good..Might have to try it again. read more

I decided to give this place another try and I did not regret it. The service and the food were great. Maybe they just had a bad day last visit. read more

This is a great place! The customer service is excellent! I ordered a Chicago-style dog and thought it was very tasty. Yes, you will have to wait a bit but it's worth it. read more

We ordered burgers for lunch to be delivered and was highly disappointed. The burgers were dry, no flavor or and we ordered fries and did not receive ketchup. Unfortunately we won't be ordering from here again. read more

Cool spot and a great burger I typically stick to a bacon cheeseburger but I had to try something a little different based on a review I read. The Spanish Revolution burger was out of control. So delicious and cooked perfectly read more

Love supporting this business. The burger isn't too big or greasy. Great taste/portion and customer service. Please check them out!

Any restaurant that has old bay fries is automatic 5 star in my book. Food was delicious!

I'm a sucker for a good burger and this place does not disappoint. In addition, they have amazing home cut fries that even delivered arrive hot. I think a good burger has to have a good bun and that means potato buns for me. Absolutely love the taste with a good homemade patty burger. They have excellent secret sauce that reminds me a lot of McDonald's. Really takes burger to next level. read more

Delicious burgers and chicken sandwiches. Fresh, hand cut fries with just the right amount of salt. Everything we ate was hot and perfectly spiced. Wonderful staff. Beautiful decor. A must- visit if you're in the south loop! read more

Love love Love Burger Point. I have been there several times over the years. I care to think i am a burger afficionado. They are always "on point." Aside from the food that never misses, the staff has always been attentive and helpful order and give new recommendations. Many burger places claim to have a great burger but this place is worth it!! read more

UPDATE: Burger Point's ownership has reached out to me and individuals who were there at the time of the incident. They apologized for our experience and took necessary action in response to this review. I applaud and acknowledge their customer service and find it admirable to see a restaurant go the distance to ensure their customers are treated equally and fairly. You do not see this kind of response and urgency often from a small business ever and so I give them points for this. Thank you Burger Point for the action that you have taken and will visit again. INITIAL REVIEW: I have been here a good number of times and think the burgers are pretty good. However, after today, I will never go again. A group of friends went and we were waiting for our orders. As we were waiting for our food, they called one of my friend's names to pick up his food, but they had difficulty pronouncing it. After a delayed response from my friend, one of the workers mumbled under his breath about "Chinese" as my friend walked away with his food. Another one of my friends who was still in line and about to order, heard the mumbling and said "actually, he's Korean." To this, the worker responded, "Korean, Chinese, whatever" and continued to mumble under his breath. In response to the continued mumbling about "Chinese people...", my friend, thinking she heard the word "chink" asked the guy: "did you just say chink?" Instead of apologizing or denying his statement, the staff brushed it off and said, "Whatever. Calm down darling. I'm just doing my job." Other employees told this worker to "shut up" and tried to shove him to the back of the kitchen, but they didn't acknowledge or apologize for his behavior. The guy refused to shut up and continued to shout over his co-workers and argue with my friend that he was just doing his job. Being even more offended that the business wouldn't apologize or acknowledge what just happened, my friend proceeded to call them out saying, "You do not call your Asian customers chinks!" and marched out. The rest of us were waiting for our food and no one from management came to us to apologize or do anything to alleviate the situation. Although we paid for our food, we all marched out. So I would like to say, congratulations on taking our money and being very racist without any apologies or customer service. You guys lost a loyal customer. Good job! read more

2012 was certainly the year of the burger in Chicago. Who knew that such a classic would turn into a trend? Being a non-beef eater, I still enjoy going to burger places and trying patties made up of various birds and/or vegetables. While I'll never knock a burger place for not catering to my preferences (because who goes to a burger spot and complains about beef?), I truly appreciate all those who keep the burger light on for all of us enjoy some sort of patties, NO special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun? And since I just wrote a jingle from one burger powerhouse, allow me to borrow a trademark from another: I got it my way at the Burger Point. Rather than demand the customer bend to the will of preassigned recipes, Burger Point allows you to build your own burger. Choice: it's what's for dinner. Or, lunch. I opted for a turkey burger on a pretzel bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and pickle. Because my body's so bootylicious, I asked for an order of cheese fries to go along with the burger. Oh, and I wanted it 'to go.' The woman behind the counter told me that they make everything to order so it could take a minute. I assented. I liked the fact that a.) the product is fresh; b.) this and the wait time were both communicated; and c.) I was asked if this was alright. Little things to be sure, but in a landscape filled with imitators and competitors, little things make all the difference. After an appropriate amount of time, I was on my way with a sack full of delicious grub. I raced to my friends' house to eat it and I was pretty stoked that the food tasted as good as it smelled. The burger had a deep, smokey taste from the grill, the cheese was nicely melted and the veggies were cold and crisp. The texture of the bun had just the right amount of crunch and chewiness to add to every bite. My cheese fry order was large, in charge and doused with liquified cheese that was, at one point, in some sort of block and not created in a chemical lab. Burger Point isn't reinventing the wheel, but it's definitely making sure it goes round and round like a boss. read more

My wife love their fesh in house made Veggie Burger and sweet potato fries she says is the best she's ever had. I must say I enjoyed it Also. One day I would like to try other burgers on the menu. read more

I went back to Burger Point yesterday and I think they've definitely made improvements, specifically their fries. Clearly they've been reading Yelp reviews. Sweet potato fries are now offered with a choice of cinnamon sugar or sea salt (before they were only offered with cinnamon sugar which made them wayyy too sweet) and burgers can be ordered as a single (6 oz.) or a double (12 oz.). Their burgers aren't thin, and they aren't thick - they're somewhere in between. Fries were cooked perfectly this time (both regular and sweet potato) and the burger was not overcooked. It was a juicy, sloppy, delicious mess. I'm glad to see them succeeding, making changes, and taking customers' suggestions. Speaking of suggestions, how about adding milkshakes to your menu? read more

Over the last three or four years or so, every little guy has decided to throw his hat into the ring and join the full-on, escalating, internecine burger wars, with the latest to jump into the meat grinder being The Burger Point. Where will you find The Burger Point, figuratively? Why, you'll find it tip top on the table of fast food burgers in the city. That's right, welcome to the coronation. Everyone else in the city, including Portillo's, needs to step aside and make way for the new King. Where will you find The Burger Point, literally? It's located at State and Archer in an area of the South Loop which I still don't think is quite "there." That's not to say that it's a bad neighborhood altogether, but Lincoln Park it is not. Sadly, many North Siders never, ever venture south of Madison to the dreaded South Side and will miss out on the new fast food burger King of the city even though it is easily accessible from every direction by major thoroughfare. If The Burger Point were plopped down in Lakeview, I guarantee the resulting hullabaloo would be off the charts in the area in general and on Yelp and it would be an instant gold mine. As for decor and atmosphere, well, let's just say that you won't be going to The Burger Point for these reasons. It's not much different than your average chain burger joint, with the addition of some televisions showing ESPN and a terrible sound track of some sort of techno or dance rubbish played entirely too loud. Kudos though for the two Mies (Mies inspired?) high backed leather chairs. Nice! I'll get into why you'll need these chairs later. Still, none of these things matters much because the burger is King. The most important thing to me about any restaurant is still the food, and The Burger Point knocks the food out of the park. I got the Dirty South burger and fries for twelve bucks and change (more on this later). I summarily canceled the rest of the season and crowned this bad boy instant champion at first bite. For my taste, the burger was perfectly cooked at medium well, with a little char and the added sweetness of the BBQ sauce and thick cut bacon all held together by the impregnable pretzel bun. I think the burger was a bit over salted, but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle. As for the fries, they were absolutely delicious and are also being crowned King of fast food fries, if a bit too over salted and a bit greasy. Now, there are likely to be at least a few problems with The Burger Point as to whether it succeeds, and they have nothing to do with the food. First, it was a 20-minute wait for my burger. Even though this was reported at the outset as being the case by the manager/owner who is so rightfully excited he's about to jump out of his boots, that's a long wait for a fast food, non sit down place. Second, again, the location likely isn't going to do it any favors. Third, the pricing is a bit high, especially for a fast food burger. It's $8.25 for a burger, with fries being an additional two dollars. Opt for a combo, and you're looking at 12 and change. That's on the South Side and in this terrible economic environment. And lastly, it appears that they cook their burgers to medium well. To me, this is perfect, but to those who like their meat bloody, it could be a problem. Still, it's always all about the food for me, and the food here is a resounding five stars. Taking into consideration the ambiance (lack thereof) and pricing, I'm calling it 4-1/2 stars. I hope they make it. P.S. Kudos to Dusty for the tip. read more

I always love to see a new place open in the 'hood, especially when the experience is as great as we had today at The Burger Point! This is still the "soft opening" so the menu is more limited than it will be, but I thought the selections were great. I ordered the "combo meal", with the Burger Point burger - green chilies, pepper jack cheese, bacon, and fried egg on a pretzel bun. The beef is grass-fed and freshly ground, what's not to love already? BF ordered two kinds of wings, asian and hot garlic. I assume it was one of the owners who took our order...he was very nice and informed us of the soft opening and the grass-fed beef and stuff I already knew from reading about the place. He told us it would take about 20 minutes for our order (maybe people complain that it's not fast enough?). I definitely expected to wait longer than I would at McDonald's for this quality meal. For what it's worth, BF was thrilled to see ginger ale as a fountain drink. Apparently that is pretty unusual. I'm a diet coke girl, so it's not something I would have noticed. The place is super clean, bright and well-decorated. I love the flowery mural, the comfy chairs by the register, the great window light, and the great bathroom! Our name was called and we picked up our beautifully presented order from the counter. I *love* the aluminum plates and the checkerboard paper liner...v. nice touch! The burger looked just perfect, as did the fries and nicely laid out wings (as opposed to being just thrown in a pile). The burger was DE-LI-CIOUS, so fresh and such a nice combination of quality ingredients. I loved the fries, especially the perfect sprinkle of sea salt. BF said the wings were very tasty and meaty. I thought everything was perfectly executed...from the (presently limited) menu, to the decor, to the service and the quality of the food. I see people mentioning the high price. Really? I mean, I spend more at Panera for a crappy panini. This place rivals Kuma's (actually, I prefer it to Kuma's ginormous burgers), and I reckon it will start popping up on "Chicago's Best Burger" lists. Thanks, and welcome to the 'hood, TBP! read more

We gave this place a second chance after a disappointing delivery order. We won't be giving it a third. We were told there was table service. There was no table service, even with multiple employees passing through the dining area. My partner built his own burger. It was fine but pricey - $2 to add cheddar cheese? - and overcooked. He wasn't given the option to specify how he wanted it. We were told they cook to medium well. This was easily well done. I ordered the Blue Harvest. Let me tell you what it means to have the bacon and burger grilled together: it means that neither are properly cooked. The burger was charred on one side, barely cooked on the other - and not, like, rare and juicy. Like, cold patty that was slapped on the grill still cold. It was sort of purple, and I struggled to pull it apart with a fork. The bacon was crisp-ish on one side, undercooked on the other. The rest of the toppings were on top of the thick layer of bacon, which was chewy enough that I couldn't bite through it. The whole thing was barely edible, but I finished what I could because I was really hungry and had just spent $9 on a burger. When we left, I pointed out the condition of the patty to the employees. One apologized and said they cook their burgers medium well (um, no). The other explained that the patty and bacon are grilled together, and next time he'd recommend I order the components separately (and for a couple of dollars extra). I've felt sick since I finished my burger, and just hope their meat is as high quality as they claim it is. I will say this: they have good ketchup. I can't recommend anything else we've tried, however. read more

Ehh, burgers are ok....SWEET POTATOE FRIES ARE KILLER THO!! Especially with the cinnamon, omg. Other than that, it was mediocre, just another quick food spot to chill and have a bite. read more