1. Shake Shack
8.5
66 E Ohio St (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 132 tips and reviews
Kaitlyn: Burgers and fries are amazing!! Best fast food burger in Chicago. Malts are decent, not a big fan of the custard.
Christine Basco: The Burgers just Melt in Your Mouth - A-Maz-ing ... I got the ShackMeister ... the Next Visit I will be getting the Smoke Shack ... the Cheese Fries are Delicious
Olli K: Oh man! Visited Chicago from Kansas City and loooooved this place. One of the best burger joints I've ever been to. Ask for extra sauce!
2. Billy Goat Tavern
8.1
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 175 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: The skinny burgers get a nice sear on the hot griddle, and you can top them with as many of the wonderful pickles as you want. You can't order fries, but the chips help bulk this out to a fine meal.
Mike McNamara: Get the Jen Special (grilled cheese with double burger patties)
Eddy Gonzalez: Cheeseburgers are great, love that you have pickles on the side just wish they had fries
3. Doc B's Fresh Kitchen
8.7
100 E Walton St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 85 tips and reviews
Chris Roemmer: This place is amazing!! Have to get the Dragon or Napa burger! Make sure to sit at the bar!!! Pat is the man!!! Awesome craft beer as well!!
Christine Hong: Nice relaxed atmosphere and GREAT food and beer. Wings are excellent and you can't really go wrong with the burgers. Come say hi to Pat at the bar - he's awesome.
Zach R: Mint julep and Old Fashioned are solid. The Dragon burger is great, and the sweet potato fries are outstanding.
4. Small Cheval
9.2
1345 N Wells St (Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Old Town · 12 tips and reviews
Stephen Quirk: Great cheeseburger house style with bacon and pickle. Fries are crispy and thick cut. Service was friendly and quick.
Dieter Kiesel: The line at Au Cheval can take hours, so sneak on up to Old Town & find this hidden gem tucked away on Wells Street. Your tummy will love you after a Cheeseburger, definitely add bacon, & a milkshake!
Jon B.: Great place for a burger.
5. RL Restaurant
9.2
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 tips and reviews
Abby Yemm: The burger is so delicious! Prosecco and a burger makes for a perfect lunch at RL :)
Ray Olmeda: M.U.S.T. try the escargot. Not sure if they are a regular item but if you see it in the menu that day GET THEM! Then again anything at this GEM is amazing - even something as simple as a burger!!!!
hooeyspewer .: For a quick bite, sit in the bar area and order a nice drink and an RL Burger - one of my favorite burgers in the city.
6. Portillo's
9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews
Manbque: Great burger, better fries, and outstanding chocolate cake. Trust me on the cake.
AFAR Media: Choose from a variety of hearty menu options ranging from flame grilled burgers & hot dogs, to ribs and gourmet salads. Be sure to save room for the infamous Portillo's chocolate cake shake. Read more.
Lauren Meek: Amazing burgers, hot dogs, chocolate cake shake. You pretty much can't go wrong. It is always crowded, but the lines move quickly. You can call ahead with your order
7. M Burger
7.4
161 E Huron St (btwn Michigan & St. Clair), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 106 tips and reviews
Pauline Remy: Great burgers (even though I'm usually not a big fan of burgers) ask for the secret menu and the secret shake of the month!
Samara Kaempfe: Loved the hurt burger, two degrees...had it for lunch and craving it for dinner. My new favorite! Fries were great too.
Angela: One of the best fast food burgers in the city. It will melt in your mouth good and add the crispy fries for a perfectly tasty meal.
8. BIG & little's Restaurant
8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 140 tips and reviews
Alex Rosen: The Burger w Merkts Cheese is awesome. Fried Talapia Fish Tacos are really, really good also
Iman Jalali: Steamed Blue Crab Poke Taco, Burgers with Merkts Cheddar, Truffle Fries... Best meal ever!
Josh Moyer: The Al Pastor burger is hands down one of the best burgers in the city...it's that good. I've had it with bacon, the double, an egg, etc. They're all good! Make sure you get the truffle fries too.
9. M Burger
7.4
5 W Ontario St (btwn N State St & N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 84 tips and reviews
Alex Ioannou: Yum! Try the Hurt Burger - don't wimp out get the #3 heat level!
Time Out Chicago: Aside from the juicy burgers and chicken sandwiches, this location offers beer (like Goose Island's Green Line) and, most important, an ice-cream program featuring dipped cones, sundaes and shakes. Read more.
Kevin Falls: Great burgers and nice employees. We were given free fries:-)
10. Rockit Bar and Grill
7.2
22 W Hubbard St (btwn N Dearborn St & N State St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 214 tips and reviews
Steven Pauley: The Rockit burger is amazing!!! Ask for 1/2 truffle fries and 1/2 sweet potato fries!! You will not be disappointed.. Draft beer:Goose Island Matilda..bottled beer: Barfly IPA!!!
Sean Chunky Nguyen: The lobster burger with sweet potatoes was amazing! A must try here.
Jonathan Warner: AMAZING atmosphere was awesome, food was delicious, lobster burger was unbelievable gotta try it, close to everything downtown, clean and staff was wicked
11. HUB 51
8.4
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 251 tips and reviews
Joe Carlson: Great food and atmosphere! Tuna burger is amazing!!
Ellie Papageorge: Get the chicken nachos and the ahi tuna burger and the brownie!! SO GOOD. And check out their shoes
Sara Sigel: Great music and beer, the ahi tuna burger was delicious, and since we were first timers we had to try the carrot cake. The service was amazing!
Jessica Marhee: The veggie burger was excellent!! The French fries are a must. My boyfriend got the sweet potato fries and I would say pass, they are too thick. Have also ordered kale saad for lunch !!
Molly Godfrey: Delicious salad and burgers. Great service and atmosphere
Matt Spudart Maldre: The Dragon Burger is a bit spicy, not overly so, but the onions on it are a bit stringy.
Emily Webber: Our server Daryl and the manager Kelly were both great!!! Good service, good food-loved the turkey burger and the baslamic dressing was delish!
Paris Simone': Best burger ever: Jake's Smokin' Que Burger!
Michael Nanney: Great Hamburger, onion rings, and fried pickles!