Simple and good. Burgers are tasty all ingredients fresh and meat perfectly cooked. Scott is a nice person and makes good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Kogan
We went with our Burger Club to Lucky Burgers (a.k.a. Jelly Cafe after dark or 4pm, whichever comes first).
Jelly Cafe is a breakfast and lunch place open 7am until 2pm. Then they switch over to Lucky Burgers which is open from 4pm until no one is there and they want to go home. Though technically I think they’re open until 8 or 9pm.
There are a handful of items on the Lucky Burgers’ menu: about 5 variations of their classic burger, a chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, and waffle fries.
When we went, the place was empty and never got busy. Which opened the door for one of the owners, Scott, to regale us with tales of days gone by from his childhood in Evanston and the famous people he knew, grew up with, and worked with. It was nice hearing these stories and it was nice to give Scott something and somebodies to talk to as well.
The place has a large parking lot and is nice and clean on the inside. There is a tiny area with slot machines and a small bar/counter at the entrance.
The burgers are all smashburgers. They come as singles or double patties. Go for the double as there’s not a whole lot of meat once they’re smashed. The differences are the toppings. Scott recommends their housemade dijonaise sauce which is good, but ask for it on the side. The cook slathers it on the burger and that’s all you can taste. Once I scooped (you read that correctly) the sauce off my burger, it was a pretty good burger. The meat is seasoned well and cooked nicely and the bun holds up (despite dripping in dijonaise).
We all shared the chicken tenders as an appetizer. Five nice sized tenders come in the meal and you can choose your dipping sauce. Scott recommended their honey mustard which was very good and the ranch wasn’t bad either.
He is also johnny-on-the-spot to refill fill your drinks. I seriously thought that I would float away.
The best part is the price. All said and done for a burger, waffle fries, and a soda, with tax and tip is like $15-$18 bucks.
It’s a nice place that I need to go back to and visit for the Jelly Cafe side. AND return for their burgers, tenders, and more of Scott’s stories.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Aneta
It’s insane that a burger this good costs under $20. Stu provided us with excellent and classic service, making sure we got the best food for what we were craving and even made us an ice cream Sunday for dessert! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Green
The owner is there to tell you about his passion for these burgers. Tried a couple different ones and waffle fries. Don't miss this place! Really good carmelization on the pattie and grilled onions and dijionase. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bankroll Bacon Burger
Kumakage and Gubs Ruch
Delicious smash burgers and fries, sometimes the simplicity makes the meal! Great place to dine in or take out!
Recommended dishes: All on a Warm Brioche Bun, Lucky Burger, Grilled Onions
Giancarlo Ramirez
LUCKY BURGERS ?
Daaamn who knew this lowkey spot was goooodd! Can’t believe I barely tried this spot since it’s down the road of where I live. Got the FULL house double smash burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions and “dijonaise” combo with waffle fries/ drink for around 18$. Really loved the freshness of this burger and the bacon was so crispy and just right and with the cheddar cheese. Waffle fries had a Cajun seasoning and were crispy and fresh. Our new go to burger spot ! Also I enjoyed their fried chicken Sanwhich with chipotle mayo and lettuce and pickles, soo crispy and everything is fresh off the grill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amanda
This place really wowed me. I got a burger and their waffle fries and it was extremely good!!! Especially for the price of their burgers. The guy (owner im assuming) that was at the bar took really good care of me. He was such a kind person & made some really really good food. If you are in town and want a burger, this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed. Waffle fries & a really good burger. What else could you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cal derra
Seems like the food comes from a Sysco truck. The Burger patties we had were industrially shaped. The signature sauces are common Sysco items. The guy working was nice enough but really, really oversold the place. It's a fine burger joint but it's not a boutique experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Maggie Sahagun
They have amazing burgers! The bacon on them is super thick. They give you a ton of fries (they are waffle fries, the best). We get Chipotle mayo instead of the dijonaise. And they have $3 beers on Fridays. Its not usually busy when we go but the staff is great.
I heard good things about Lucky Burgers, so my son and I decided to check it out. Although I personally tend to prefer a thick juicy, pink in the middle kind of burger, I still enjoyed the Lucky Burger. It was very tasty. The waffle fries were very good as well. I will definitely go there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Season Waffle Fries, Lucky Burger
mk todd
Very delicious, reasonably priced neighborhood spot that we enjoy! Nice alternative to the others.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: All on a Warm Brioche Bun, Grilled Onions
Adrian Fleisher
Been there for burgers a couple of times. They have been fantastic every time. Full bar to grab a drink as well. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Season Waffle Fries, Full House
Denise Savone
Grabbed a quick, tasty burger last night at this place... grilled on, cheese, dijonnaise... it was delicious ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Fitzgibbon
Very very delicious burgers and waffle fries! I also really liked that they use carton containers, for some reason it makes food taste better ?
Simple and good. Burgers are tasty all ingredients fresh and meat perfectly cooked. Scott is a nice person and makes good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went with our Burger Club to Lucky Burgers (a.k.a. Jelly Cafe after dark or 4pm, whichever comes first).
Jelly Cafe is a breakfast and lunch place open 7am until 2pm. Then they switch over to Lucky Burgers which is open from 4pm until no one is there and they want to go home. Though technically I think they’re open until 8 or 9pm.
There are a handful of items on the Lucky Burgers’ menu: about 5 variations of their classic burger, a chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, and waffle fries.
When we went, the place was empty and never got busy. Which opened the door for one of the owners, Scott, to regale us with tales of days gone by from his childhood in Evanston and the famous people he knew, grew up with, and worked with. It was nice hearing these stories and it was nice to give Scott something and somebodies to talk to as well.
The place has a large parking lot and is nice and clean on the inside. There is a tiny area with slot machines and a small bar/counter at the entrance.
The burgers are all smashburgers. They come as singles or double patties. Go for the double as there’s not a whole lot of meat once they’re smashed. The differences are the toppings. Scott recommends their housemade dijonaise sauce which is good, but ask for it on the side. The cook slathers it on the burger and that’s all you can taste. Once I scooped (you read that correctly) the sauce off my burger, it was a pretty good burger. The meat is seasoned well and cooked nicely and the bun holds up (despite dripping in dijonaise).
We all shared the chicken tenders as an appetizer. Five nice sized tenders come in the meal and you can choose your dipping sauce. Scott recommended their honey mustard which was very good and the ranch wasn’t bad either.
He is also johnny-on-the-spot to refill fill your drinks. I seriously thought that I would float away.
The best part is the price. All said and done for a burger, waffle fries, and a soda, with tax and tip is like $15-$18 bucks.
It’s a nice place that I need to go back to and visit for the Jelly Cafe side. AND return for their burgers, tenders, and more of Scott’s stories.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It’s insane that a burger this good costs under $20. Stu provided us with excellent and classic service, making sure we got the best food for what we were craving and even made us an ice cream Sunday for dessert! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner is there to tell you about his passion for these burgers. Tried a couple different ones and waffle fries. Don't miss this place! Really good carmelization on the pattie and grilled onions and dijionase. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bankroll Bacon Burger
Delicious smash burgers and fries, sometimes the simplicity makes the meal! Great place to dine in or take out!
Really friendly staff as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lucky Burger, Season Waffle Fries, Crazy 8's Burger, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Delicious burgers and fries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All on a Warm Brioche Bun, Lucky Burger, Grilled Onions
LUCKY BURGERS ?
Daaamn who knew this lowkey spot was goooodd! Can’t believe I barely tried this spot since it’s down the road of where I live. Got the FULL house double smash burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions and “dijonaise” combo with waffle fries/ drink for around 18$. Really loved the freshness of this burger and the bacon was so crispy and just right and with the cheddar cheese. Waffle fries had a Cajun seasoning and were crispy and fresh. Our new go to burger spot ! Also I enjoyed their fried chicken Sanwhich with chipotle mayo and lettuce and pickles, soo crispy and everything is fresh off the grill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
This place really wowed me. I got a burger and their waffle fries and it was extremely good!!! Especially for the price of their burgers. The guy (owner im assuming) that was at the bar took really good care of me. He was such a kind person & made some really really good food. If you are in town and want a burger, this is the place to go. You will not be disappointed. Waffle fries & a really good burger. What else could you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seems like the food comes from a Sysco truck. The Burger patties we had were industrially shaped. The signature sauces are common Sysco items. The guy working was nice enough but really, really oversold the place. It's a fine burger joint but it's not a boutique experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
They have amazing burgers! The bacon on them is super thick. They give you a ton of fries (they are waffle fries, the best). We get Chipotle mayo instead of the dijonaise. And they have $3 beers on Fridays. Its not usually busy when we go but the staff is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I heard good things about Lucky Burgers, so my son and I decided to check it out. Although I personally tend to prefer a thick juicy, pink in the middle kind of burger, I still enjoyed the Lucky Burger. It was very tasty. The waffle fries were very good as well. I will definitely go there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Season Waffle Fries, Lucky Burger
Very delicious, reasonably priced neighborhood spot that we enjoy! Nice alternative to the others.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: All on a Warm Brioche Bun, Grilled Onions
Been there for burgers a couple of times. They have been fantastic every time. Full bar to grab a drink as well. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Season Waffle Fries, Full House
Grabbed a quick, tasty burger last night at this place... grilled on, cheese, dijonnaise... it was delicious ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very very delicious burgers and waffle fries! I also really liked that they use carton containers, for some reason it makes food taste better ?
Food: 5
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