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. 🤍“

“Server and food were wonderful. HVAC system was loud and blowing down on our table like we should be flying a kite. Had to move to another table. After that all good but still annoying to listen to the loud HVAC system. Would eat there again. Service and food are 5 stars.“

“Food very good and customer service is great“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“💯 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 🫶🏻“

“Passing through ORD, of course I'm going to get a Chicago dog. But even the best laid plans get sidetracked!

There are terminals you can order from, and while I was putting in my order, a staffer suggested their Maxwell Street hot dog (prepped by the amazing Oumar) - their only grilled offering! - and I couldn't resist. She was friendly and I went along with it.

Worth a visit if you're craving a hot dog and have a layover.

Credit accepted.“

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

“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🤣🤣“

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

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

“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!“

“Got the double dog Chicago Style and fries, fried shrimp mild (they make it spicy too) with cocktail sauce, cheese dip and a Pepsi. Went out back and enjoyed my meal at the outdoor seating.

After moving from North Carolina, I can no longer commit heresy and put ketchup on a hot dog. I'm straight up addicted to the Chicago Style dog. Didn't expect two in one bun, but it was delicious nonetheless. Fried shrimp was crunchy and soft. Definitely gotta try the spicy next time. Fries were rolled right up with the dog and I even put some of them in the dog too cause why the hell not? 10/10 I'll be back.“

“I am from Los Angeles and went to visit family around the corner from Don's. This diner took me back to a time when the food was hearty, well priced, and to die for. I love me some chili from Don's with cheese and onions, all the breakfasts they have, and the cheeseburgers with fries. The patrons were more than happy to make room for our huge party of 9, and the service is just as good. The cooks and servers dishing up great stories and great food. I wish I had a Don's around the corner from my home that I could walk to, any time of the day or night.“

“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“

“I legit stayed here for an hour the atmosphere here was amazing, my friends and I loved the food, tasted so fresh and I wondered why the eggs tastes so good it’s because they use cage free eggs, keep it going epic burgers we love you guys! Also there was this amazing worker named Gabi didn’t even have to throw out garbage away, she came by a picked it right up for us, also she was the sweetest! Made me feel so welcome go Gabi! Thanks for the good time.“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

“Awesome place for a great Burger 🍔“

“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!“

“Love the Manzo’s Burgers!!“

“Great Food.kid friendly very clean place.“

“The best food !!!Thank you guy.“

“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 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.“

“Visiting from out of town. Was told i gotta try hot italian beef from somewhere, and here's where i ended up!

The guy at the front was nice. I made my order and it turned out being more food then i thought!

It was really good and glad this was my first experience with the food!“

“That Ribeye Steak Sandwich is absolutely amazing! 🔥🔥🔥“

“Gutenberg 100% recomendados 😍“

“Excellent excellent excellent burger. Great fries to accompany that. It was Memorial Day weekend. I was passing by the smell of people grilling outside. The burger craving was irresistible. Slims hit the spot, and they hit it well.

It’s a not a fancy place, but the food is more than worth it“

“Ate at Big Sauce and they had some of the best wings I’ve ever eaten. Loved the “original” flavor the most.“

“Great food, friendly staff, great service.“

“I’ve been wanting to try Small Cheval for a minute, so since I was already nearby and hungry we decided to stop in. The place was actually pretty empty when we got there, which was nice honestly. Chill atmosphere, good music, good energy… pretty much what you’d expect around Wrigleyville. The staff was super friendly right away too.

I ordered the signature double cheeseburger with the golden fries and garlic aioli. Food came out really fast. The fries were SUPER hot, which for me is always a good sign. Crispy outside, soft inside, and the garlic aioli made them even better.

But the burger was the star for sure. The meat was really tender and juicy with that perfect smashed burger edge where it gets a little crispy around the outside. You could actually taste the seasoning in the beef instead of it just tasting greasy. The cheese was melted perfectly into the patties and mixed so well with the grilled onions and pickles. The dijonnaise added this creamy tangy flavor that tied everything together without overpowering the burger.

Overall just a really solid burger spot. Glad I finally tried it.“

“The food was excellent and Customer service was Excellent Is really enjoyed“

“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.“

“food good to eat fast under 5 min“

“One of the best burgers I have ever had!“

“Absolutely amazing place for a burger!“

“Nice spot to have a quick bite to eat. They have decent menu offering. The items we tasted so far have been great, good flavor and decent portions. Some items seem to have smaller portions for the price. Last time I had a spicy chicken sandwich wich is one of their new menu offerings, chicken portion was tiny. They only allow one refill on fountain drinks.“

“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.“

“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.“