Small Cheval is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

1. Small Cheval

8.8
1732 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Bucktown · 75 tips and reviews

Linda H.Linda Hua: If you’re craving a classic burger 🍔, Small Cheval is a must try spot!! Friendly staff with a little cute patio.

Kelsey G.Kelsey Guthrie: The garlic aioli and fries warm my heart! BEST BURGER!!!! Very chill and causal environment. Fun place to eat and hang out with friends!

Bill S.Bill Sindewald: If you are looking to get one of the best burgers in the city in a more casual atmosphere without a waiter, check this place out. Burger great, fries ok.

Blue Line Lounge and Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

2. Blue Line Lounge and Grill

7.7
1548 N Damen Ave (at Milwaukee Ave.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews

Alan B.Alan Brenner: yum. classic burger good.

JahmelaJahmela: Wednesdays are $5 martinis. The fries are delicious. The 5 cheese crab dip melts in your mouth.

Jonathan G.Jonathan Graves: Surprisingly good bourbon list. Ask Christian.

First Draft is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

3. First Draft

8.2
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!

Andrew S.Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.

Au Cheval is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

4. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

Kurt H.Kurt Haa: Serious burger place! The best burger I ever had in Chicago. Try the classic burger and the amazing marrow bones with marmalade.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The generous schmear of mayo, the melted American cheese and the chopped raw onions that cut through the beef with a piquant bite are the real stars of this burger. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: The General Jane's Fried Chicken ($16.50), which is twice fried and lacquered with a dark, sticky and entirely addictive honey-ginger-chili sauce, is a must-have. Read more.

The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria Chicago is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

5. The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria Chicago

7.3
1419 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 9 tips and reviews

Corey M.Corey McGee: Great daily specials, and an interesting menu.

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Underwhelming Pizza.

Lindsay M.Lindsay M: Delicious food and friendly bartenders!

Jefferson Tap & Grille is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

6. Jefferson Tap & Grille

7.6
325 N Jefferson St (at Fulton Market St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Fulton River District · 53 tips and reviews

Gursimran T.Gursimran Toor: Get the apple pie shots. It's hands down the most delicious shot ever

jeremy b.jeremy bear: get the pizza. w.shrooms&sasuage

Jennifer M.Jennifer Marvin: Go & get the pizza! Lots of beer on tap, friendly & quick staff - hidden sweet spot in the West loop! Read more.

Lady Gregory's is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

7. Lady Gregory's

8.6
5254 N Clark St (at W Berwyn Ave), Chicago, IL
Irish Pub · Andersonville · 152 tips and reviews

Chelsey O.Chelsey Orlando: All you need to know is lobster mac and cheese made with truffle oil AND the meatloaf. You will not be disappointed.

Conor M.Conor McDowell: @ Jim W. The reason they add 18% is because they are worried that cheap people like you who split everything aren't going to tip- and apparently they are right...

Kristene R.Kristene Richardson: Enjoying the veg bean and kale soup with a "taste" of beer.

The Gage is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

8. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 341 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The whiskey list is lengthy and beer options go beyond the basics. The food is rich and flavorful, from the Scotch egg to the Gage burger with melted onion marmalade and gobs of Midwestern Camembert. Read more.

Teri G.Teri Gidwitz: Try the Regular burger - maybe the best burger in the city. Read more.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Chef Dirk Flanigan's upscale tavern, featuring incredible sandwiches, filling entrees, and a great burger.

The Piggery is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

9. The Piggery

7.4
1625 W Irving Park Rd (at N Marshfield Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews

Jeff C.Jeff Canzona: Get the Elotes - Mexican corn w/lime n queso fresco.

s F.s F: The southwest pulled pork salad is outstanding! Always a good time here!

COCO: Too loud!!!!

Wrigley BBQ is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

10. Wrigley BBQ

7.1
3555 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Lake View East · 40 tips and reviews

Farrel A.Farrel Amis: I'm usually not a salad girl, but their Chopped Salad (mixed greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, smoked Gouda & cider maple vanilla vinaigrette) with BBQ pulled chicken is spectacular. Try it!

Fonso M.Fonso M: Pulled chicken is amazing !!!

Pat L.Pat Lee: Mediocre barbecue served with a heaping side of poor service and an unapologetically indifferent staff.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 11 Best Places for Classic Burger in Chicago.

11. The Cheesecake Factory

7.8
875 N Michigan Ave Ste 102, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 199 tips and reviews

Jermain G.Jermain Garcia: Let's be real, order appetizers for dinner so you have enough room for dessert

Will M.Will Mann: SIT IN THE BAR AREA. The table wait was 30 minutes and we literally walked into the bar and sat at a booth. No waiting.

Deborah W.Deborah Williams: The people here are very pleasant