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Burgers in Chicago
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Top 5 Burgers in Chicago
Editorial canon from Chicago's most-trusted food publications, weighted by cross-publication consensus.
- #1
Au Cheval
West Loop
“The Brendan Sodikoff double cheeseburger with Dijonnaise is the most-cited burger in America over the last decade; Chicago Tribune, Bon Appétit, and Eater have all canonized it.”
- #2
Small Cheval- Wicker Park
West Town
“Au Cheval's fast-casual sibling exists because the original's wait became untenable; the thinner double and crinkle-cut fries are the consensus Chicago quick-burger pick.”
- #3
Kuma's Corner
Avondale
“The heavy-metal pretzel-bun burger temple on Belmont has been on every Chicago burger list since 2005; the eponymous Kuma with bacon and blue cheese is a Chicago rite of passage.”
- #4
Butcher & The Burger
Lincoln Park
“The build-your-own grass-fed burger counter with 20+ seasonings is a Time Out and Infatuation regular; the lamb burger with lemon-feta aioli is the standout order.”
- #5
Mindy’s Bakery
West Town
“Mindy Segal's bakery serves a sleeper-hit smashburger with house-baked brioche that landed on Eater Chicago's essential burgers list; bakery dessert pairings seal it.”