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Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago
Choppers is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

1. Choppers

8.0
1659 N Ashland Ave (at Wabansia), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Bucktown · 25 tips and reviews
Five Guys is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

2. Five Guys

2140 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Side · 25 tips and reviews
Burger Bar is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

3. Burger Bar

1578 N Clybourn Ave (btwn Dayton St & Weed St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · 151 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

4. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

5. Hamburger Mary's

5400 N Clark St (at W Balmoral Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Andersonville · 100 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Sandwiches here are less about the meat and more about the toppings: the “Barbara-Q Bacon Cheeseburger” has so much on it (onion rings, barbecue sauce, bacon) it can hardly be held. Read more.

Bill Grants Wonderburger is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

6. Bill Grants Wonderburger

11045 S Kedzie Ave (at 110th), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Mount Greenwood · 8 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Everything here—like the Hamilton Beach milkshake machines—is a throwback. Malts are wet cement–thick, and freshly ground beef patties are topped with sweet caramelized onions on pillowy white buns. Read more.

Edzo's Burger Shop is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

7. Edzo's Burger Shop

7.8
1571 Sherman Ave (btwn Davis St & Grove St), Evanston, IL
Burger Joint · 95 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Uncommonly thick Nutella shakes, fries with truffle salt—where does the low-brow end and high-end begin at Eddie Lakin’s burger shop? Read more.

Patty Burger is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

8. Patty Burger

72 E Adams St (at Wabash Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · The Loop · 7 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Burgers, fries, shakes and breakfast egg sandwiches are the only items on offer (all done well). Burgers are thick and juicy, piled with fresh toppings and flanked by tasty (if McDonald’s-ish) fries. Read more.

Chicago Burger Co is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

9. Chicago Burger Co

5.5
301 E North Water St (Columbus), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 24 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The riverside location and the five choices of burgers (salmon, tuna, turkey, beef or veggie) are equally appealing.

The Burger Point is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

10. The Burger Point

7.9
1900 S State St (Archer & State), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 59 tips and reviews
Fatty's Burgers & More is one of Must-visit Burger Joints in Chicago.

11. Fatty's Burgers & More

2665 N Clark St (at W Drummond Pl), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Park West · 8 tips and reviews