This Ultimate Burger Bucket List In Chicago Will Make Your Mouth Water
With so many great places to get burgers in the city, it can be hard to navigate the best restaurants for this juicy sandwich. Whether you like it cheesy, thick, or covered in condiments, these 10 burger shops will awaken your taste buds.
Chicago is a cheeseburger paradise, and you don’t want to miss out on the best of the best. Read on for the places you need to eat at ASAP.
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Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this Logan Square treasure serves many delightful entrees. Burger lovers can create their own single or double patty delight with toppings like avocado, Irish back bacon, Swiss or cheddar cheese, and mushrooms.
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With several locations throughout Chicagoland (and one in Indianapolis), this rock-and-roll-themed burger bar names its creations after bands. Chow down on the Black Sabbath, Pantera, or Led Zeppelin or try your luck digging into the Slayer.
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Patrons get many options at this wonderful burger joint. Open daily and open late, you can get turkey, veggie, or the classic 10 oz. Angus beef patty any way you like. Fun names like Electric Chair, Good Behavior, and Public Disturbance make this place unique.
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This upscale restaurant is known for throwing an egg on just about everything, including the burgers. Don't stop by for breakfast though, this place only serves these sandwiches for lunch and dinner.
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With many locations throughout the city and more so in the surrounding suburbs, this popular, local fast-food joint has been around since 1963. Though it is best known for its Italian beef and hotdogs, the cheeseburgers are out of this world.
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One of the best pieces of meat you'll ever put in your mouth, this burger is well-known around the city amongst foodies. In addition to good eats, this place is also loved for its locally-brewed beer.
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Burgers at this joint include the Hurt Burger, Chicago Double, and The Impossible Burger. It's some of the best fast-food you can get in the city, and the restaurant also serves incredible fries, shakes, chicken, and more.
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Food here is best enjoyed with a beer or craft cocktail and includes natural eats you won't find anywhere else. Some dishes are made from grass fed beef while patrons may also order burgers made from wild rice, vegetables, and other vegan products.
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Since 1971, this retro eatery has been putting out some of the best food in Chicago. It is open daily and features a wealth of specialty burgers such as the Green Chile cheeseburger, the Gruntburger, and the Yowza burger.
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Last but certainly not least, this restaurant must go on your bucket list for many reasons. Guests enjoy cocktails, beers, and wines along with delicious food. Upscale delights pair with items called the Wolf burger, Bad burger, and Little burgers.
If you prefer to think outside the bun, try out this trail of taco restaurants running right through Chicago.
Which of these burgers do you like best? Share your favorites with us!
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