50 Best Burger Restaurants near Stickney

“I just recently started going there since last year. No negative reviews here. Every single experience has been great alongside with the food. When it’s your birthday, the staff sings to you. You pay what you get and it’s worth every penny. Keep up the great work Alexander’s!! As busy as it gets: even when people are standing room only: it goes by quickly and the staff greets you with their kindness and smiles.“

“Food very good and customer service is great“

“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!“

“Great service. Perfect for an easy dinner on their patio.“

“💯 it’s the best place I recommended“

“Best Burgers in Chicago. 10 stars out of 5. People treat you like family. 100% recommend.“

“excellent food and service! great vegetarian and vegan selection as well“

“This is easily my favorite burger on the Southside. Generous portions, good fresh fries, great service from the staff, and most importantly, great consistent burgers each and every time. I've been getting the same double smash burger for months now, and it's just as good as the first time. I don't like to rate 5 stars (since no place is perfect), but this place is very well deserving. 5/5, hands down.“

“💯 it’s the best place I recommended“

“I’ve been having a major cheese fry craving lately so I decided to stop by Redhot’s to satisfy my taste buds. I ordered some cheddar fries and they were slamming, I wish I bought two.

My gf got the double cheese burger and she loved it!

One thing to keep in mind is that they are cash only but the prices are super reasonable and well worth it. I can’t wait to come to back, because there’s nothing like supporting local businesses with great food.“

“delicious, just like home“

“The best food !!!Thank you guy.“

“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.“

“Had a large group of 8 and everything was absolutely delicious!!! First time there and we will definitely be back. Get the horchata slushy!“

“Red Hot Ranch
Holy Mecca of Hood Burgers


I ate here drunk so IDK how accurate it is, but this is beyond a solid cheap burger spot. It’s the usual fair of cheap buns and meat with uninteresting accoutrements but the execution is spot on, bringing it on par with burger shops double or triple the price range flavor wise. The free inclusion of fries is a whole hearted indicator of the kind of experience you’ll have, but even in its utter simplistic lack of elegance (the potatoes are barely even soaked), these are weaponized for the better (the fries are crisp succulent starch bombs) elevates it from schlock to dam good eating. Even the out of the box cod sandwich is hilariously divine. And the price, again, the price is absurd for the flavor.


It’s the kind of place that only takes cash and has an ATM in the corner. It’s the usual order up and grab and go. Place is decently clean if mayhaps a little unorderly.

Atmosphere 4/5:
Like a vivid memory of a hot dog shop, in all its glory and antiquated ways. I am a heart throb for a spot that had no frills about the kind of place that it is but YMMV depending on if you want to stay for a while.

Final
Recommend almost all items and going a bit out of your way for a visit.

It’s a no frills well executed cheap burger spot in Southport, it kinda blows my mind how much I liked this vs Lucy’s. It’s right next to the equally beloved Schubas bar so go there afterwards to enjoy a beer and a show.
Not much to say, but that’s the point with Red Hot Ranch, it needs not much.“

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

“The best beef polishes ever. I'm looking for the new location. I'm not satisfied and i wont settle for any other.“

“Great Food.kid friendly very clean place.“

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

“Love the Manzo’s Burgers!!“

“Our first visit here, and it was fantastic!
The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff member on duty was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, and the self-service ordering station made the process quick and easy. We’ll definitely be returning!“

“My friend and I came here for the first time and all aspects of the experience surpassed our expectations!!! The food was so good, and the service was even better. Phil, the manager, really made us feel valued as new customers, he even complimented my pink comfy :) We look forward to making this one of our regular spots!!“

“If you are looking for a good burger, this is your place! The food and staff are incredible, highly recommend!!!“

“Oh my my.....definitely an excellent Smashie burger....massive double burgers.....oh dear, so fresh and mouthwatering rockin backyard burger....to say I recommend this GEM OF A FIND is an understatement 👌 😀
huge recommendation off EAT LOCAL CHICAGO FOOD REVIEW CHANNEL....Sean Ely and Corey Wagner host this incredible channel reviewing local Chicago fast food spots and restaurants.....“

“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!“

“This place is so cute. The ambiance is chill and sexy for a date or cool to have a girl's night out like I did. Even the neighborhood was really cute. The drinks were very delicious and refreshing. We ordered the shareable ribeye, mashed potatoes, broccolini and mac n cheese. Everything was great! Our server was amazing and just attentive enough without over checking on us. He was very good. If you have the opportunity to try this restaurant, please go!“

“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.“

“Don's grill was so incredibly fast and good! 🔥 We walked right over from Douglas park where our music festival was and even though only 2 people were working, they were hustling and gliding like pros! 🏃‍♂️💨 The food was really good and all of it was made to order right in front of us. 👀 The patty melt was exactly what I needed and the breakfast was grubbin'! 🤤“

“Absolutely amazing place for a burger!“

“I ordered the italian beef, and my daughter ordered the charburger. The food was good. Beef was dipped without being asked, as it should be, if you're from chicago. L.O.L. Excellent. All the available tables were taken. But before we noticed that, the manager said he would get a table cleared for us. Usually, nowadays, this would not be the case, as you would be left on your own and out of luck. Kiddos to you guys. Good food and good service.“

“🔥 simply amazing, too fresh“

“One of the Best !!!! Those Milk shakes and italian beefs .“

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

“Good Chicago style dogs. Relish is radioactive green, as our founding fathers intended. Good service and you can actually pay with a card. Fries were ok, fine but a little thin and dry. Italian roast beef was good. The peppers on the dogs are big so if you get too much in a bite it gets spicy but overall would go again!“

“Fantastic food and a staff that surpasses my expectations. Everyone was so polite, professional, friendly and just plain wonderful.“

“Been wanting to try this place and it did not disappoint. Service was great and waiting time isn’t long, I would definitely recommend the Italian beef combo, and the Mexican grilled chicken sandwich if you’re looking for something more spicy. Overall fantastic experience and I highly recommend coming to Tony’s.“

“stopped in from the rain and grabbed a mini beef and fries...7.95...great price. beef sandwich is exactly what you want from a local beef joint. great casual service. Sox game on....(rain delay lol) I just got into town from Florida and after you leave midway it's about a 15 minute drive...awesome location in a great area! 👍 👌 Thanks for the great experience Beefys!“

“5 stars for HECTOR in Western Springs!!! Hands down this was the absolute best dining experience I’ve ever had! While the food was delicious and the overall ambiance and decor of the restaurant was cozy, it was our server that made this dining experience over the top, great! HECTOR, you are a gem, a diamond! You have an absolutely charming personality and made my mother in law’s birthday dinner an experience to remember! From your spot on suggestions, to your lovely rendition of “Happy Birthday”, to the funny banter, our whole family left talking about how wonderful you were! We will be back and we will be sure to come when you are serving! Thank you Hector!!!“

“Had a great time visiting on 1.13.25 with my work team, loved the food 🍔 and beverages 🍺 and the atmosphere! Did NOT love that this was the ONLY place I had used a new business debit card and it got hacked. ☹️“

“By far the best smoothies ever!“

“I've been meaning to try Small Cheval for years, since I'm always passing by their Wicker Park location. I finally decided to try them, as cheeseburgers are my favorite food. I gotta say, it was fantastic. I got the signature double cheeseburger, with fries with white cheese sauce on the side and a cookies and cream milkshake. The cheeseburger I noticed was pink in the middle, so they cooked it medium rare. I highly suggest the cashiers ask customers how they want their burger cooked. I assumed it would be cooked well done to minimize possible ingestion issues, as some people's digestive systems might not take medium rare meat well, but maybe that's on me for not having foresight. Nevertheless, it tasted great. The fries were great as well with a satisfying crisp and a seasoned salt taste. The milkshake was phenomenal. You can actually taste and eat the chocolate chips and the cookie as you're drinking the milkshake. Pleasant vibes from the cashiers. Buzzer service for when your food is ready. Spacious outside patio with a nice inner city feel. Some baby birds was chilling at my table with me. I knew they wanted some food so I shared some fries with them. They were cool. The inside dining area is a little small for my standards, but that's not a big deal. 5/5. Great place. I gotta watch my dairy intake here though. Whew that was a lot ?“

“great wings and great people“

“Food is all homemade ... chilliques are so good with red sauce To die for... The burgers are HUGe.... so delicious.... the fries are like no others and I personally never order fries. So they have to be good.... I did substitute the salad for the fries and was blown away how tasty it was... I mean I'm talking salad right!! Please come visit this beautiful restaurant and tast the real homemade goodness.“

“The Best! The best fries, the best steak sandwich, the best hamburgers, the best everything!“

“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.“

“First time trying. Cashier was super nice and friendly. Great energy. I ordered 2 grilled chicken sandwiches and they were AMAZING full of flavor all the ingredients were super fresh. Also added he gave me free fry’s which were also very delicious. Over everything was great fast service. Great food. Great little dine in spot. Can’t wait to go back and try more items off the menu.“

“Great food, friendly staff, great service.“

“Original Maxwell Street! Happy to report this was spot on! Took me back to my childhood! #ChiTown4Life ATL“

“First off Antonio and Dee were amazing! Friendly, acted like they knew us. The food... I don't have enough good things to say. Wings, medium heat, okra Foghorn sando hot, everything was so good. Mac and cheese.. amazing. If you like chicken you need to go here! Tender, juicy, FRESH and so flavorful! Thank you for showing me what I have been missing!“