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Butcher & The Burger
Burger Joint$$$$
North Side, Chicago
The folks at Men's Health Mag and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"Good pretzel turkey burger & fries & good bison burger with fries!"(8 Tips)
"lentil brown rice burger with the grandmas onion soup spice blend"(4 Tips)
"Great spot, BYOB."(6 Tips)
"Pretzel bun is a must, as well as the Kennebec fries!"(3 Tips)
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EaterApril 18, 2013Butcher & the Burger has a fully operational butcher shop on premise and is all about customization: choose your meat blend, choose your seasonings, choose your bun, choose your toppings.
Gil ShepherdJanuary 7, 2016I had the Bacon Cheeseburger it was juicy and cook perfectly. The hand cut fries was on point. Mmmmm hot and salty. I will go back again, try another type of burger.
Enjoli MAugust 24, 2016The amazonian special w/ yuca chips which added a nice crunch, pineapple jalapeño marmalade w/ a perfect kick and sweet finish. I've got to say this has got to be 1 of the best burgers I've ever had!
Cristian LöfvallFebruary 27, 2017The burgers are fantastic. You can choose kind of meat, seasoning, thousands of condiments and toppings. Cooked to perfection. The place does't sell alcohol but you can BYOB (there's a 7/11 close by!)
Jade JenningsJuly 7, 2019I loved the shrimp burger, I had it on a classic roll and next time, I would get it on a lettuce wrap! Very filling and delicious! Fries were a little salty but other than that they were delicious.
Kenny UgelJanuary 6, 2016Very underrated burger in terms of hype. I've heard good things, but I thought this was one of the best burgers in the city. Crazy good patty and definitely worth waiting in line for.
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014Thanks to five bun choices, 10-plus patty options, a dozen or so spice blends and 20-plus toppings, the potential burger combinations at this corner shop are dizzying. Read more
- MikeMarch 6, 2016Great burgers that are perfectly cooked. Pretty expensive (expect $18 and up for a burger and fries with a few toppings). Great spot, BYOB. Get the black truffle mayo on the side.
Nina NiremaNovember 3, 2012All of the meats, all of the buns, all of the choices. Extremely customizable with so many amazing choices. Love the burgers, but don't miss out on the fries. Oh, and did I mention it's BYOB?
Patrick CutticaDecember 5, 2013For the Paleo folks like myself, this place does the lettuce "bun" right - whole beef patty & all toppings were neatly encased in the lettuce shell. Wasabi mayo is perfect amount of hotness & flavor!
Stephen LuoJuly 30, 2013Medium rare House Prime Blend burger w/ soft bread, American cheese, tomato, mustard. Unbelie. juciy, salt is on the top layer w/ right amount. OMG best burger I have ever tasted! Worth every penny.
markOctober 4, 2015Get the Chicago steakhouse seasoning. You won't regret it!! Took a little longer than we expected but totally worth it. Can't wait to try the bison next time.
Kindall HAugust 17, 2016We stumbled upon this gem, and were blown away. Not only was the quality top notch, the flavors and sauces were fantastic. Highly recommended!
Chicago TribuneJune 22, 2012Try this customized creation: house-blend beef patty/Chicago steakhouse-seasoned/American cheese-topped/lettuce-tomato-griddled onion/split-top egg bun/Benton's smoked bacon burger. Yum! Read more
Time Out ChicagoApril 17, 2012Here, diners decide among ten patties, ranging from grass-fed beef and elk to free-range turkey. That’s before the buns (split-top egg, pretzel) and specialty toppings (wasabi mayo, pickle chips). Read more
Travel ChannelNovember 12, 2012As seen on Travel Channel’s Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants 2, order the House Prime Blend which is 100% USDA Prime beef. It's the signature and bestselling burger at Butcher & The Burger.
Men's Health MagJuly 10, 2012How you stack your burger is up to you, but don't leave without trying the Kennebec fries–the name refers to a type of heirloom potato-twice-fried to perfection. Save room for their frozen custard.
Chad PetrieOctober 14, 2014Best burger hands down. Throw a duck egg on it too, delicious. Grass feed beef is super flavorful.
Nicole StahleckerMay 7, 2017Rated best veggie burger in Chicago, it was good but not the BEST. Fries were great and they had nice topping options
- Chicago TribuneAugust 7, 2015Butcher & the Burger in Lincoln Park offers a savory mushroom and Swiss burger worth every cent. Read more
Local pork burger was amazing, juicy, lean. Would never have ordered it, but came highly recommended. Some of the best fries I can remember as well - handcut from heirloom potatoes.
Jeff WOctober 2, 2014Great burger! Good size! Good fries! Cooked just right. 👉 40 bucks well spent on two people if you're looking for the Burberry of burgers.
Lisa WilsonMarch 9, 2014Restaurant is small. Burgers cook super fast. Give yourself more cook time (I ordered my burger med well and it came out close to rare.) Yhis place makes beignets and they are BOMB.
Brad SaxonAugust 8, 2014Best burger in the city by far. The patty is unbeatable. Be ready to wait during normal meal times, but you'll be glad you did.
Tasting TableJune 20, 2012Try the thick-cut fries made from heirloom Kennebec potatoes. They're some of the best in town and seem to benefit from the butchering skills: Read more
- Time Out ChicagoFebruary 17, 2012If you stick to beef, go with “Grandma’s onion soup” rub and flank your burger with an order of the accomplished fries. Add a scoop of the housemade custard, and you’ll be even happier. Read more
Chicago magazineApril 10, 2012Those willing to venture beyond (stellar) grass-fed-beef patties are rewarded with elk, shrimp, and bison burgers, which truly showcase Allen Sternweiler's culinary chops.
My go to: prime house blend medium rare pretzel bun mayo ketchup mushrooms. This place never disappoints. Hands down my favorite burger anywhere.
Christine T.July 12, 2015Their burgers are great and all about customization. And the fries are addicting!
Fahad MundaniDecember 27, 2015Prime beef with umami and ghost pepper spices. Dont forget to get the truffle mayo as well.
Jamila WatsonJune 25, 2013The shrimp burger is divine. Got it with Cajun seasoning with bleu cheese and avocado... oh, and on a lettuce bun. FABULOUS! ☺
Linda FelterJune 18, 2014Order at the counter and grab a table outside. The bison burger was well worth it! Don't forget to BYOB!
Cole KennedyJuly 6, 2014Hungover? Come on down and wipe the floor with some extra delicious greasy meat and cheese. Pick anything, it don't matter!
- Time Out ChicagoMarch 20, 2013Ask for rare at this BYO and chefs actually deliver. For extra flavor, select a sassy spice blend to be mixed into the beef. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more
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Lis HobbsJune 16, 2014Amazing. The burgers are so good and the staff are friendly and wonderful! Definitely a favorite.- Jeff WOctober 2, 2014Great burger! Good fries! The Burberry of burgers, at $40 for two people. But money well spent.
daniel MartinezNovember 24, 2015Bison burger is the way to go, lean great and the homemade chips are delectable
LizeeekMay 2, 2014Wow. Really good burger and a lot of choices... almost made my head spin. Today's special meat was alpaca.
Colin MarshallJune 9, 2018Great burgers, but the fries are seriously good. Different potatoes makes all the difference.
Paul SomersDecember 5, 2011Medium-rare, simple seasoning, bleu cheese, basic toppings plus fries = $13. Worth it. Great burger and they had Incubus playing the whole time.
The burgers keep me coming back (I really like the lentil burger with onion seasoning), but the slow service gets worse every time I come in. If you go, just be prepared to wait.
- StephJuly 5, 2014The lentil brown rice burger with the grandmas onion soup spice blend is out of this world !
Krys Palomita MarieMay 18, 2013Their knowledge is remarkable! I finally found a place other than Whole Foods where I can discuss meat!
Try something new every time - you won't be disappointed! Also, custard is well worth it.
Jennifer JankowskiMarch 22, 2014That Surf Special is the stuff dreams are made of if you love shrimp and Asian flavors!
Ray LinJuly 19, 2013One of my favorite burgers ever. Get the ghost pepper spice for a white-hot kick to your beef.
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Butcher & The Burger
1021 W Armitage Ave (at Kenmore Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Wed–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(773) 697-3735
Features
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
BYO
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