50 Best Burger Restaurants in Chicago

“Wonderful experience at Oliver’s! The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfect for a great night out. One of my favorite parts was being able to see into the kitchen from our table and watch the chefs at work, it added such a special touch to the evening and gave us an appreciation for the care that goes into every dish.

The food was exceptional, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. We followed Sam’s recommendations, and she absolutely delivered, every dish was outstanding. Sam was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel effortless. Between the incredible food, welcoming ambiance, and the chance to watch the culinary team in action, Oliver’s provided a truly memorable dining experience. We can’t wait to return. 🤍“

“50th birthday brunch! Great service and great food!“

“Food very good and customer service is great“

“My wife and I had a "terrible"y great time this morning for breakfast. Roxy and Ziggy really gave the best experience. The food was great, portions were big, almost as big as the personalities of the staff. They really know how to throw down in this place, napkins, condiments, straws, food, etc. I loved going while they were a little slower to really get the full imersive experience. Thick skin and a big stomach are requirements to enjoy yourself. Truly an experience you need to do at least once. Think Dick's last resort with actual good food. The more you give them the more they give you😉 On a serious note though, they do a great job with allergy awareness, and take it very serious which is a good feeling. P.S. - The window sill pickles are indeed just real pickles someone left there, and not decor, I don't recommend touching them.... but i hope Ziggy had a good afternoon snack🤣🤣“

“It’s part of history and the burgers were simple but good!“

“I can’t imagine a better name for a restaurant that serves yummy burgers. “Burger” is the best name for this establishment. Like an upscale Red Robin, but with way more YUMMMM. So damn good. I went splitsies with my chum. Good move. They cut the burger in half. One half was a little bigger, but that’s okay.“

“The quarter lb. chubby Vienna dog done on the grill is great, the fries are great and the service is great. My second experience and they are above par. So worth the vist. A quaint place with charm and good food.“

“Hands down, got to be one of the best burgers locally. The joint is right by Tree House Records and I finally stopped by. Definitely recommend the Charly’s Fries. This is loaded!“

“Extremely good burger for super cheap, only accept cash and wait is longer than normal but worth it. No indoor seating and packed usually bc its so good. If you eat in their outdoor seating expect the train to interrupt your conversation every 15 mins because its right under the tracks“

“Service and food is great. I found the place by accident“

“The concept for the menu is a unique trip along the Pan-American highway with stops at various Latin countries. Each dish and drink is thoughtful in its ingredients and presentation. The jicama salad was refreshing, but not at all plain. The pastel de choclo was a wonderful surprise of a warm dish. The frozen el arenal was seriously dangerous in how delicious it was, I can’t recommend it enough. The atmosphere was beautiful and the music was perfect. We are so thrilled to have this gem in the neighborhood and can’t wait to see what they do in the future!“

“Iconic!! Came here in 2009. Great food at a great price! If you come to Chicago, you have to try Jim’s!!“

“💯 it’s the best place I recommended“

“Дуже атмосферно, багато зелені, наче відпочинок на природі, а не в центрі мегаполісу. Чудова кухня, найсмачніші бургери та шаурма . Персонал привітний, багато молоді! Щира рекомендація 🫶🏻“

“The best food !!!Thank you guy.“

“Marcus is AMAZING! He is the main reason I walk all the way from American Airlines terminal to come here just for his customer service!

The food is amazing & consistent

Great airport food spot! I always come here anytime I am in Chicago

Thank you once again Marcus for going above and beyond for me and the ENTIRE CREW!
We take a 25 minute walk terminal from terminal just to come here especially when we know we will see Marcus“

“Great first experience. Love the smash style burger and toppings. A+.“

“Natalia, our server, was incredible. She was able to handle our hectic table of 7 with ease. The food was to die for! Some tables are down a set of stairs so make sure to request upstairs if you’re not able to manage that arrangement. Vibes were pristine, 10/10 would recommend. Amazing date spot or family night out, friends in town or just a cheeky night on the town. Prices are worth it!“

“I ordered the gluten free deep dish stuffed pizza and let me tell you, BEST GLUTEN FREE PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD. CRIED TEARS OF JOY BECAUSE IT WAS THAT GOOD. 10/10, CANNOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH.“

“We came here for the burgers which we both agreed were delicious but the pumpkin shake was amazing.“

“food good to eat fast under 5 min“

“Small and mighty. Had a fantastic bacon cheese burger and fries! Much needed in our neighborhood. My new spot.“

“Awesome place for a great Burger 🍔“

“New to the neighborhood, I was excited to try this place, and MAN OH MAN. It was so good. Classic comfort with a delicious twist. We got the Tahini Ranch Fried Chicken Sandwich, the Kefta Burger, and the Stuffed Falafel; not a dud in the bunch. The toppings and condiments that some on the burger and sandwich made basic diner food such a delight without feeling over the top. The real stand out was the stuffed falafel. I never thought of having a filling in a falafel, and the sweetness of the caramelized onions was such a delicious complexity to a classic Middle Eastern dish. Now I want to eat through the whole menu to find my favorites.“

“My sister told me to eat here even though I always drive without paying attention. Probably one of the best local burger shop in this area. Fresh cut fries and nice sloppy burger 🍔 very delicious and amazing price. For about $10, you get a huge order of burger and fries 🍟 CASH ONLY so be mindful!“

“Came here for the first time for dinner with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. Everything you want from a diner: unpretentious, breakfast classics (available all day) that are delicious and priced right. Leo was on point with the food and service! I enjoyed sitting at the bar and being able to watch him work his magic. The burgers he was cooking up for his other customers looked fabulous. Definitely coming back!“

“We were looking for a late night bite to eat while visiting Chicago and Serena’s was the spot! Service was friendly and food was delicious! Highly recommend. Will definitely be back for our next visit.“

“GREAT burger. Chef really cares about the food and you can tell. Burger tastes fresh and everything goes together really well. Burger and fries for sure on the pricey side but is so filling. Comes with a good aioli and a great red sauce that I can’t remember the name. You can order at Oromo cafe or at the bar next door and they’ll bring it over. Great place great chef“

“This was absolutely the most inhaleable italian beef I had during my stay in Chicago. Their au jus was also thick with spices so no wonder the italian beef is so delicious here. Somehow their dipped sandwich is perfectly soft and tender. You can literally sit there and breathe this sandwich in to consume it. Staff were very friendly and kind. Loved it here. Teared up seeing Anthony Bourdain’s face too.“

“Delicious food and great customer service . Staff super friendly.“

“Absolutely fantastic, had the pleasure of trying them at sueños music festival. They were really kind and the food hit the spot!

Les recomiendo probar el lugar, y si vuelven a estar en sueños, que los prueben!

Waffle Fries were the best I’ve had since they were perfectly crispy!“

“Raphael is the absolute best. He made our night & we couldn’t have had a better experience he deserves the biggest raise in the world. 10/10, 11/10 the maximum amount out of ten possible in the world.“

“We ate lunch at Michael Jordan’s Steak House in Chicago today. We were greeted with a warm welcome and the hostess helped us with our parking situation. Our server was friendly and quick. Our food was delicious! After our meal the valet parking department went out of their way to help us and we were so appreciative. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend eating here!“

“I had to try it today before going back to FL delicious 😋.“

“I came for a drink but left impressed with the food.“

“loved the jibarito burgers! something different with an amazing flavor! staff super super friendly and spectacular owner! give them a try!“

“Omg literally the best burger I’ve ever eaten. “The classic”. Trust me, run here, don’t walk. I’m not exaggerating; prepare for your mind to be blown. It’s halal creekstone farms. I wish I lived next door I’d eat it every day and be 500 lbs and not even care.“

“We came here for lunch a few days ago unplanned after doing some work Resolution. I’m glad we did!!

We had a few dogs and I tried their gravy bucket which was amazing. Yes it was 90 degrees the other day but whatever, it was fire. Chili and Tamale in a cup. Super. The dogs were tasty and the fries were crispy.

The staff were friendly and the seating has a few booths. My big hang up was parking. It was limited on a Wednesday afternoon at 1p.

I can’t wait to come back.“

“Incredibly delicious Chicago dogs and milkshakes.“

“You can’t go wrong with the classic Chicago dogs here—perfectly prepared and served alongside a generous portion of crisp, hot French fries.

​While I haven't had a chance to try their cheeseburger yet, it seems to be a major crowd favorite based on what everyone else was ordering. I'll definitely be back to give it a shot. Clean, fast, and exactly what you want from a great local spot!“

“great food Good service excellent place“

“Food was delicious, wish they would’ve offered a box for the rest of my fries though instead of tossing them. Would like to come back again to try more of their burgers“

“The Stop a Long did not disappoint. Amazing burgers and fun atmosphere. out server Jack was great. thank you for a great experience“

“Gutenberg 100% recomendados 😍“

“Great Food.kid friendly very clean place.“

“Fast friendly service and such delicious food. Highly recommended for a great burger and fries.“

“Everything was amazing! So happy we picked this spot for lunch!“

“I don’t leave reviews often, but Johnny’s absolutely deserves one.

I work across the street, and I’ll admit—I eat here way more than I probably should. The Philly cheesesteak is hands down the best I’ve ever had. Their burgers are incredible, the hot dogs are classic Chicago perfection, and honestly, I’ve never had a bad meal.

The real testament to how good it is? Even when I’m home in Irving Park, I find myself craving Johnny’s so much that I’ll drive all the way back to Lincoln Park just for dinner. It’s that good.

The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made right every single time. If you’re anywhere near Lincoln Park and wondering where to eat, do yourself a favor and stop at Johnny’s. You won’t regret it.“