50 Best Burger Restaurants near Wilmette

“Grilled cheese with gyro meat was amazing!! There were 11 of us in our group! Service was super friendly and extremely fast! We will be back on our next trip!“

“Muy higiénico el lugar y me gusta el sazón de las burguers y la amabilidad“

“Growing up in nearby Northfield, the Dairy Queen on Lake Avenue was one of those wonderfully simple places that felt like part of the fabric of childhood. The Blizzards are delicious, but what I love most now is the nostalgia: summer evenings, familiar surroundings, and the uncomplicated thrill of getting ice cream. Decades later, it still brings me right back, and I’m grateful it’s still there.“

“We took an adventure on a rainy day to Small Cheval. I knew my son loves and makes all kinds of burgers and shakes so he would be the one to enjoy this with me. The double cheeseburger was perfectly gooey, tender bun, burger patties not too greasy. The thick fries well salted not too much. Delightfully chocolatey thick shakes. We will come back. Reasonably priced for the value and the interior building is charming. Would be nice to sit on the patio next time.“

“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.“

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

“Been coming here since I was a kid! I moved up north and haven’t been back in years and as God as my witness it tastes like I never left. Thank you for the nostalgia!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Awesome place for a great Burger 🍔“

“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!“

“This place has the best veggie pizza ever! Crust is perfect, little firmer than New York style, sauce perfectly tangy, and a butt load of cheese and toppings. We are always helped by a super buff guy who is the nicest!! I hope this magic pizza makes me buff too.“

“Great place to eat and excellent service .“

“🔥 Highly Recommended! Flame On Peri Peri is hands down one of the best spots for flavorful, juicy peri peri chicken! The spice levels are just right, the portions are generous, and the service is fast and friendly. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or dining with family, this place never disappoints. Don’t miss the loaded fries and their signature sauces — 10/10!“

“Just had the best burger - I love the special sauce, and the buns were super soft and fresh. The mango jalapeno wings were great mix of spicy and sweet. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The prices are very reasonable. Can't wait to go back and try the chicken sandwich.“

“Gutenberg 100% recomendados 😍“

“Decided to stop in after seeing how long their line was at Taste of Chicago. Just a rock solid Burger place. Had the Merktz cheese burger, and I quite enjoyed it. I don't have too much much more to say about this place. Its worth the stop“

“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!“

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

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

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

“Always great food! Love the seasonal menu.“

“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.“

“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“

“Just a great place, everything is very affordable and the food is banging! Joel was our server and he was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the menu and just a good dude. Would definitely recommend coming here for a brew or a good ole burger“

“Christian is the best manager at the Skokie location!! He is kind and helpful! He helped an elderly man get security because he didn’t know where he parker his car and he helped add points to my account for winning the 10-second challenge!“

“The owners are incredibly hospitable and make you feel genuinely welcome. The food is halal, tastes excellent, and is prepared with great care. I highly recommend this place and would definitely visit again next time I’m in Chicago.“

“So excited to finally have a good spot in this corner! Great options to choose from, the Fire Cracker and BBQ Bandit had fantastic fresh toppings. Chicken Breast substitute was huge, and so was the Avacado Taco. Churros were absolutely decadent!“

“I love this place love the pizza and their tomato basil“

“Great friendly service! They know their products and are very helpful. The atmosphere is relaxed and very clean! The burgers are really good ( and I’m not a huge burger fan). The chicken tenders are so very tasty! The breading is just right. Perfect flavor, perfect texture and the chicken is real and tender meat! This place is a CAN’T MISS!!!“

“My FAVORITE grilled chicken sandwich! Everything is amazing! Highly recommend!“

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

“This restaurant is really outstanding and really great for the image of Evanston's southern end. The food is fantastic and I very much enjoy everything from the Bacon Temptation Omelette to the Spicy Poblano Omelette to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the Cowboy Burger. All of the food is fabulous and very well prepared, the variety is wonderful, and the coffee is always fresh. And above all, Ivan and the waitstaff provide customer service that's 'above and beyond' in every way. They're very kind, compassionate, efficient, and accomodating to everybody who comes into the establishment. Keep up the great work!“

“Dance vibes and good food.. recommend the fish tacos“

“Cool little place in the middle of a nieghborhood . Great food. My husband and I love to go there.“

“My friends and I, had breakfast here today and the service was awesome. I was seated quickly, and had many items, to choose from on their menu. The waiter was super nice and friendly and checked on us a few times to see if we needed anything. The ambiance was great, the food was fresh and a lot of it. I took my leftovers home. Thank you Dem and staff for a GREAT service. Take care“

“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.“

“My family of four loved our meals! My Thai bowl was super tasty! Fast and friendly service too.“

“been here a few times, each is better experience that the last, attempt to try most of their items on menu. So far, my favorite is their Mango smoothies with cloud cheese, as drink. Their cloud cheese is really good and a balance of salty taste with the sweetness of the mango, the tapioca in the drinks is plentiful but not overpowering the water content. I had it in other Chinatown restaurants, some had too many tapiocas that my teeth were tired chewing them. Cuckoo is not. Their Don (Japanese rice bowls) and their bibimbap (Korean rice bowls) are excellent. Have not decide which is better because each have their own uniqueness and tastes; I had 2 types of their bibimbap before and only 1 type of their Don. So far, I am leaning towards the Don but there is excellent amount of veggie in their Bibimbap, which is ideal for weigh concise person. Wish they have a loyal customer rewards style of drinks incentives, much like some restaurants, for example, buy 9 and get 1 free drink, or some % off after 5 drink purchases, and give customers an advertisable nice pocket size reward card to keep track of their purchases. That may also work with food item purchases as well. Crossing my fingers that this may happen soon. With summer in Chicago, cool refreshing drinks is ideal and as loyal customers, return for more drink purchases with rewards will be even better.“

“Stopped by today and It was delicious!! The grilled polish was finger licking, The cheeseburger was tasty and the bun was so soft and tasteful. Good quantity on the fries. I also had a chilly cheese Dog, not the best in town but i gave it a 7 out of 10. It was delicious. Also Anna was a sweet heart, i made a small mistake ordering and she was sweet enough along with the cook to adjust my order. Coming back soon.“

“A pleasant neighborhood brewery, bar, and restaurant. We generally order burgers or fish and chips, and enjoy a local beer with our meal. We ordered soft pretzels for our ap, which came with two amazingly good dpping sauces - yum!
Great casual spot.“

“I had a great experience at Mix Mex Cue. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. My favorite item is definitely the Quesabirria—it's perfectly cooked, cheesy, and full of rich, authentic flavor. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend ordering it. I'll be back for more!“

“Wow what an amazing place to unwind and relax after a long hard day of work its nestled in a strip mall but its hard to miss a hidden gem of a place great food great atmosphere friendly staff please come and support this local establishment“

“I really liked this place. It's very clean, the service was very polite. I had the chicken shawarma wrap and dolmas. The dolmas were pretty standard but good. The chicken shawarma was seasoned very well and the wrap wasn't messy! I'll be back to try their hummus and baba ghanouj.“

“Best soccer pub in the Midwest, maybe the country. Can’t beat the world-wide coverage, the beer and drinks menu, the food quality, and the great service. No one has this combination. That’s why Hudson’s is the official home pub of the Chicago Hammers. They know and care for the game and its supporters, and not just the so-called big six.“