I've always seen this spot in my Facebook feed and today I was close enough to give them a try. I'm so glad I did. I walked in and was greeted by a very nice lady behind the counter. After looking over the menu, I had it narrowed down to a couple of burgers, then the lady told me about the Burger of the Month named "Good Night Irene" which has a panko breaded crab cake with pico de gallo and a spicy remoulade on top of half pound in-house chuck and pork belly blend burger patty. Thats all I needed to hear, so I order the burger and the garlic Parmesan fries. While I waited for my food, I noticed how cool the place was. Rock and Roll memorabilia all through the restaurant. They had a Heart concert playing on the screens. Even the bathroom had rock and roll quotes on the walls. I received my food and after the first bite I was in burger nirvana. The crab cake was crisp and seasoned well. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium. They combined for one hell of a delicious bite. The remoulade and pico de gallo had a nice zip that pulled the entire burger together. The garlic Parmesan fries were crisp and fluffy with just the right amount of garlic and Parmesan. My food also came with a delicious Almost Famous butter cookie. It would have been awesome with a milkshake. They have milkshakes on the menu, but I didn't order one. At the end of my meal I had to tell the gentleman behind the counter that it was an awesome burger. All in all, great burger, great service, great music and a great vibe. I'm looking forward to the next Burger of the Month. read more

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BRGRBELLY is awesome! I had the Southern Accents crispy chicken sandwich ($12.95), and it was nothing short of perfection. The flavor was bold, the chicken was juicy, and the crispiness was exactly what you want in every bite. They've mastered balancing texture and taste, especially with the pimento cheese, Cajun aioli, and bacon! YUMMMMM! My husband also enjoyed his food because he ordered the Leadbelly Burger ($10.95), but then added grilled onions and bacon onto it for $1.95 each. What stood out was the atmosphere. The walls are covered with rockstar photos and they play good music. They also have music trivia cards on each table so you can play with your friends/family. It felt like stepping into a tribute to rock and roll while enjoying some excellent food. Whether you're a music lover or just someone looking for a unique dining experience, this place delivers on all fronts. The service was also fantastic because the workers were friendly and quick, which made the experience even better. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! The cool thing, too, is that you can have any of their "burger recipes" as a chicken sandwich, so there are plenty of options. I highly recommend for both the food and the vibe. read more

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First time trying BRGRBELLY tonight. Service was great- with attentive staff. It's BYOB which we didn't know before going so head up. I got the chicken breast on the Too Gouda to Be True. Bun was super fresh and chicken was very juicy. 10/10 recommend. The Garlic Parm fries had great flavor but very oily & soggy. Would recommend for the value and unique flavors. read more

BRGRBELLY - Too Gouda Be True Burger with chicken, Garlic Parm Fry - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My wife and I were heading home and decided to order for pickup at BRGRBELLY. We live in the area and have seen it but never ate there before. When I walked inside the restaurant, the atmosphere looked and felt great. The lady at the cash register was nice enough, and I picked up my order. We got home and cut the burgers in 2 and were shocked to see that they were still raw inside, both of them. I gotta say we are pretty disappointed and won't be ordering here again. read more

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Ambiance is small burger joint with classic rock videos playing. Service is great. Appetizers were my absolute favorite. Our table had cheese curds, sweet potato tots and pickles. Burgers were good and unique. The fries were to die for. read more

BRGRBELLY - Spicy Fried Pickles - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We get burgers from here every week. Was getting the beef/pork combo but switched to pure beef and it's great. My husband loves going here for the rock and roll videos on the wall. Great place to hang, eat and groove. read more

A must try burger spot. They were reasonably price for such a large portion. Both burgers were so juicy. The mushroom burger could have had more flavor but for the quality I'm not complaining. Would recommend this to anyone visiting. Definitely a place that needs more recognition. A hole in the wall of the city. Street parking though and it's a small business as well read more

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will not be coming here again. I tried this place for the first time yesterday through DoorDash and thought it was great. We decided to come here again the next night; this time at the restaurant. The portions are huge and we had two big plates To take home By the end of our time. I asked for to go containers and the lady gave us these two tiny tiny take home containers that would not fit all of our food. When we asked for bigger Containers they said they did not have anymore. I was confused by this as the containers my DoorDash delivery came in the previous night were very different and much bigger. When I referred to those containers she told my boyfriend she had them but wouldn't know how to charge us for them. Then a couple minutes later she proceeded to tell us we must've not ordered from burger belly when I kept referring to the clear top and black bottom containers That came in my DoorDash order just last night. We spent about $55 bucks for 3 meals and couldn't take the majority of it home, including my 2 year old daughters uneaten dinner. When we were packing up to leave my daughter started crying and the lady had told us that we should go to take care of our daughter. I've worked at countless Of restaurants and bars As a server and hostess. I get people are busy. However, I think it's ridiculous and disappointing to spend money on these huge portions and then have to take them home in such an inconvenient way. We would've needed multiple of those tiny containers to take anything home. at the end of the day we wasted our money and time by coming here. read more

BRGRBELLY - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honestly, the burgers all tasted the same and my table had 4 different ones. They were good. There wasn't distinct flavors I could taste from each of the burgers although the menu touted a list of distinct burger creations. That was disappointing. A free cookie came with the burger. The servers were nice and attentive too. The restaurant was decorated nicely with rock and roll themed pictures. I just think the food was a bit too pricey for the quality. read more

BRGRBELLY - Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had a beyond burger (meat) here with my brother delivered last night, and let me just say, "This is gourmet junkfood." I don't mean it as an insult at all, but if you are going to have something unhealthy, this is the healthiest way to go... if not for your heart, for your mind. Amazing aioli (and other) dips for different varieties of sides, we happened to have both chose fries among a fairly large selection. My brother chose Different burger meat selections (beyond, pulled pork, beef, etc..) for select burger styles. I have not seen anything with that type of variety simply for burgers. Yea, on the lightly pricier side, but worth every penny. read more

Great burgers juicy and tasty great fries and just a fun place to attend. Love the variety of burgers!

The food was good but I think I ordered the wrong thing. I was hoping my burger would be spicier (and was told it's the spiciest on the menu), but thank goodness they have a whole selection of hot sauces to choose from. I ordered my burger medium, but it came way too pink for my preference. The garlic parm fries are delicious! The service was really good; we had a very nice cashier who helped us with the menu. I love that they had trivia cards on the tables - it gave me and my husband something to do while we waited for our food, which didn't take long, but maybe it should've taken a little longer so the burger was cooked to the right temp lol. I'd go back but my lesson learned is to probably ask for my burger medium well next time! read more

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Absolutely adorable decor as you step into this neighborhood local joint, filled with music legend memorabilia and tv's lit with tunes from Queen. The menu is simple with each burger having its own personality. Each sandwich can be made into a chicken sandwich or a meatless veggie option as well. Had the curds and Parmesan fries on the side. Cute trivia cards to entertain you and your table guests. Was excellent quality food, and wonderfully friendly service. read more

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We went for the 1st time on Father's Day. The place is small inside, weather was nice so we sat outside. Burgers were good but not as great as I expected. The Fries with skin on delicious and the cheddar cheese poppers were awesome! read more

It's dimly lit and plays vintage rock concerts. I enjoyed that right off! The burger was massive - I got the blue cheese one, DIVINE! There was no way I was finishing it, sadly...this was a pre-dinner meal with my pal before the Lost Boys screening at the Patio down the street so I couldn't take it with me! I felt the prices were reasonable, and it's BYO. I will absolutely be back. read more

It's been a few years since I've been here, as Leadbelly became known as BRGRBELLY. My love and I came for a casual burger and fries and beer dinner on Friday, and I am glad that the quality level is still at a high level. I went with the Gallows Pole burger again and it is still yummy. My love enjoyed her Too Gouda Be True burger. We split an order of the garlic parmesan fries and they were scrumptious. We also dug our cans of local beers. The service was friendly and on point. I advise you to rock on over to BRGRBELLY for a still-tasty burger experience. read more

OK. OK. OK. I know you guys are expecting a taco review, but these burgers are off the chain! They were cooked on sunshine and sprinkled with happy thoughts and unbroken promises. I don't know how these guys consistently make burgers that taste like unicorns, and twinkle stars. But they do it. And the person who took our order must bathe in feathers and tickles, because she was wonderfully peppy. Their beer selection is great and no matter how picky you taste is you will find something you like. And I don't know where the cookie came from but holy smokes that was a good cookie! Now excuse me while I go run 3 1/2 miles to work off of some of this food. P.S.burgers may contain pork so check before consuming. P S.S I didn't take any pictures, I was so freaking hungry. The pictures were an afterthought, but they looks a lot like these... read more

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Very unique and cool ambiance I have never seen anything like it before. The service was very kind, chill, and patient. The food was astronomical and immaculate they grind the meat in house which is very cool. Overall best burger I had so far read more

Great combinations of burgers and fries. The blue cheese fries and cheese curds made a great appetizer. At least a half dozen burger combos I've never heard of and all looked great. read more

Definitely the best place to get great cheese curds within walking distance in Portage Park! The breading is a good consistency, not too bread-like, more like a beer batter hybrid. Their burgers are good too, VERY fresh patties. You can totally tell they grind their own meat, but in a good way. The menu burgers all have unique flavor combos, but everything I've tried is delicious. Bonus points because they have boozy milkshakes on the menu! read more

BRGRBELLY - Garlicky White Cheddar Cheese Curds - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was visiting my parents and needed to find a casual place nearby for family lunch. All positive reviews pointed to BRGRBELLY so we visited on a weekend. At the time it wasn't busy. Since the weather was nice we opted to eat al fresco on their patio while lessening our exposure to COVID. Some may say the burgers are smallish but I personally think they're decently sized. My husband and I ordered the Rising Sun burger and loved it. It went well with the garlic parm fries and the free cookie that came with our meal was a nice bonus. Mom and dad got the grilled chicken Leadbelly burger and they too enjoyed their meal. Service was swift and everything arrived quickly. BRGRBELLY has become one of my many food faves and is on my slow growing list of best burger places in Chicago. read more

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i've been to brgerbelly probably around 5-6 times i love their food so much and my friends and I always crave it. the workers are all very sweet and cordial and i like the whole little rock environment. read more

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Incredible burger for the price. Hot and fresh with premium toppings for only $13?! Tons of options for different flavors. I will be back to try them all. The only improvement I would suggest would be to wash the windows . Food was top notch. read more

First time ordering food from this place and would highly recommend. I just recently have been diagnosed as celiac. So still learning how to live a gluten free life. Today was craving a good quality burger. Took my chances on brgr belly because they had gluten free bread options. The burger was delicious and when I noted gluten free is important, they also took the extra step to separate out the Ingradients with gluten and label it. So not only did I have an awesome burger (Old Time Religion), I also have a trusted new place in the neighborhood. Thank you! read more

Don't drive TOO fast down Irving Park, or you might miss this gem! Brgrbelly is within walking distance of my house, and has been my go to for a delicious burger in the Portage Park neighborhood for years. Hands down, one of my top 5 burgers of all time. All of their burgers contain smoked pork belly, and the buns are made in-house. If red meat isn't your thing they can substitute for a Beyond burger, or grilled or fried chicken. Brgrbelly is rock & roll themed with a small dining room, and patio seating when the weather is nice. They have a nice beer selection, and a rotating menu of spike shakes. I love the Black Betty burger, the House of the Rising Sun, and the Amazing Grace. The toppings are always plentiful, and my burger is always cooked exactly how I order it. Garlic parmesan fries are off the chain, so do yourself a favor and order them. They recently added more items to their menu, so I was excited to try their house made sriracha fried pickles, and they did not disappoint. So good, I almost didn't share. Each burger comes with a free butter cookie that is drizzled with chocolate. Eat it while you are there, so you can buy a jar and don't go home with regret. Sometimes they have limited time items, like I remember once over the holidays getting some beignets from them that were stuffed with Eli's cheesecake. ****drool*** Street parking only, but I have never had a problem finding parking when I've driven. read more

This place is amazing! What a gem. I came here with my family on a Sunday afternoon. No issue getting a table and there was also room on the patio if we had wanted to sit outside. The space is small and inviting, with music memorabilia all over the walls. Two women were working there, one at the register and one in the kitchen. They were both so kind and helpful. And the food...THE FOOD!!! It was unbelievable. I had the special burger of the month, which was the Prosciutto Thrill. It was one of the best burgers I have had maybe in my whole life, cooked to perfection. Everyone else loved their food as well. I also tried the garlic butter bombs, garlicky white cheddar cheese curds, house fries, and garlic parm fries: all amazing. Everyone gets an almost famous butter cookie with their meal, which was delicious. There's a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to choose from as well. The value for your money is outstanding here: I truly can't recommend it enough. Can't wait to return! read more

BRGRBELLY - Prosciutto Thrill burger (monthly special: AMAZING!) - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So this place got a 4.5 rating from others. burger belly sounds great the lady at the counter wouldn't even look me in n the eyes she was taking my order. I asked for an iced tea. I got a bottled tea with 25 g of sugar in it and I mentioned that to her that I cannot have a sugar drink she still wouldn't look me in the eye and just said oh, the burgers do look good, but just based on service alone, I wouldn't make this trip Place was dirty and filthy the white windows and clean the tables were dirty. The ambience ridiculous. read more

BRGRBELLY - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Brgrbelly one of the best burgers I ever ate. I first became aware of Brgrbelly when it was named Leadbelly. The restaurant changed its name due to a blues singer that already had naming rights. At the time they also had another location on Milwaukee Ave. I went here w/a couple of my co-workers for lunch. Unfortunately this location has closed and now the only location is the restaurant at 5739 Irving Park Road. They use to have lunch hours and lunch specials that I really loved. They offered a burger & fries for $9.95. Such an awesome deal. Now the only hours that they have are from 5-9 at the only store on Irving Park. They still offer the same amazing burgers & fries. I just wish they still had lunch specials & lunch hours instead of just 5-9 Amazing Grace - $9.95 Grilled smoked pork belly, crispy onion straws, homemade spicy sriracha pickles, carolina mustard BBQ sauce served over a burger patty Garlic Parm Fries - $3.95 Tossed in our house-made fresh garlic and grated parmesan sauce The restaurant is designed in stock & roll oriented theme w/the interior adorned w/rock & roll memorabilia. They also play rock music for you to enjoy while dining there. Cool restaurant w/excellent burgers read more

BRGRBELLY - Amazing Grace Burger absolutely delicious - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We got take out - so it may have been better fresh. Overall it was good. Not the best burger I've ever had but also not bad. We got the bourbon chicken appetizer and that was delicious. Cheese curds we're pretty average. Think I would go in & eat there if I went back! read more

BRGRBELLY - Garlicky White Cheddar Cheese Curds & Bourbon Bites & Amazing Grace Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So far, I Ordered a few times . Every time the food was spot on, very tasty and fresh. The garlic park fries are spectacular and so are the burgers. Not to mention the cookies ! Yummm ! Definitely recommend ! read more

A seriously good burger! The ground chuck/pork belly mix is a game changer. Being a burger fan that's had all the big hits in Chicago...this place is definitely a top contender. I had the Amazing Grace - Grilled smoked pork belly, crispy onion straws, homemade spicy sriracha pickles, and carolina mustard BBQ sauce served over a burger patty The ingredients are all on point and compliments each other well...crunchy to tangy/sweet. The bread is usually where places fail and it was perfectly toasted and soft. The patty is incredibly juicy and cooked to the temp requested. Fries and garlicky cheese curds were good with a side of some great ranch. The place is small with a quaint patio so I got it to go and the packaging is all on point to get it home. Definitely want to try some of the other burgers so I'll be going back! read more

Boy oh boy, do I feel cheated!! Ordered the "Good Night Irene" which was supposed to be a burger topped with a crab cake but instead got what seemed to be a cold hash brown patty. Absolutely deceitful and quite embarrassing for me! The burger overall tasted mass produced, almost like something I would be served at Applebees or Cheesecake Factory. Nothing really made my burger stand out. The Polish fries were solid, however. Very generous amounts of sausage slices and sauerkraut. Could've used a little more of that horseradish aioli drizzled on top. The garlic butter bombs were ok, but could've been much better. Perhaps a warm, gooey cheese filling or something like that in the middle would make them more enjoyable. I believe the service took way too long for the quality of the burger I received. Everyone I interacted with was nice at least. Definitely a bar-esque atmosphere, except without the actual bar component. Like what's the point of having that sort of ambiance if there isn't really a full service bar? 1 star for the fries and another for the friendly service. Bottom line: won't plan on returning. I'll be sticking to Crusade's. They have fire burgers and milkshakes! read more

BRGRBELLY - "Good Night Irene" w/ fried egg added (left) and Polish fries (right). Garlic butter bombs not pictured - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best burgers I've ever had! WOW! I think it's safe to say anything you order here will be delicious! I got the rising sun burger (best fried egg burger I've ever had and cooked perfectly), garlic Parm fries (sweet Jesus) and finished with their almost famous chocolate chip cookie (I'm drooling thinking about it). Husband got Old Time Religion and it looked outstanding! I'll be back very soon to try something else. My vote is this place is the best burger and fry spot in Chicago! read more

BRGRBELLY - Garlic Parm fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good food, very friendly staff. Not a huge fan of their cheese curds, felt like they were too greasy. Burger was good, fries were decent! read more

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Best burgers in portage park/ jefferson park area. They take good care of the place with service and ingredients.

Came to BRGRBELLY, been wanting to come here for a long time now. It they did not disappoint. It's very dark inside, and like everyone else has stated, they have a rock theme. They have rock artist photos throughout the restaurant and they also play rock concert video. Never been much of a rock fan, but the theme didn't bother me. Reminds of of Kumas a little bit. Service was fast and prompt, you order at the front counter and you find a seat and wait until it's brought to your table. I ordered their Amazing Grace Burger, my wife ordered their Black Betty and we shared an order of their Garlic Parm Fries. The fries, were perfectly hand cut fries, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and tossed garlic. I've eaten garlic fries in Gilroy, garlic capital of the world, and If you want a real garlic experience that would be the place to get. I would have preferred a stronger garlic taste on the fries, because to be honest I could barely taste any garlic. Nonetheless they were still delicious and I wouldn't hesitate to order them again. I got a few bites off of my wife's black Betty. It came with smoked bacon, bleu cheese, buffalo bleu sauce and onion straws. A very tasty burger and very bleu cheesy burger. I'm not quite sure why I ordered their amazing grace burger, but I'm glad I did. Last time I ordered a bbq burger with onion straws at another place I didn't really enjoy it and I told myself I would stay away from bbq burgers. It sounded tasty on the menu, so I gave it a try. The burger itself was perfectly cooked medium rare, very juicy and was topped with spicy Siriacha pickles, their Carolina mustard bbq sauce was very sweet and tasty. And the best part their thick grilled smoked pork belly. They also give you these few delicious butter cookies to enjoy after a delicious meal. Although I enjoyed my burger, I'll definitely be returning but will be interested in some other burgers my next time around. read more

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Staple in Portage Park!!! I've been here 3 times now and I've never been disappointed. Good looking restaurant with a nice ambiance and outdoor seating with lights. The inside has TVs and nice display of all their beers and other products. I ordered the Old Time Religion burger with chipotle fries and my bf ordered the Black Betty burger with garlic parmesan fries. Burgers are always so juicy and full of flavor. Fries come in a cute mini fryer basket and they're always so crispy! And you always get a complimentary house-made cookie which is very nice of them! We got our food I would say in like 5 min!! They always have prompt service with very kind workers! This place is great in many ways and Definitely worth the visit read more

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Hospitality was on point!! Gentleman working was so polite and vey helpful. The food only further enhanced the great experience. The burgers were juicy and full of flavorful! The apps just added the cherry on top. Will be coming back to dine in next time. read more

The first time I had BRGRBELLY was through delivery and I had the Amazing Grace and the sweet potato nuggets. Both were amazing so I had to come and dine in (and I brought my boyfriend and his dad)! They both enjoyed their food plus the starters. We ate everything besides two jalapeño poppers but took it to go. Garlic Parmesan fries were yummy! They had so many delivery orders while we were there, plus a large group dining in. It's not a big place so I think that speaks on how great it is there. Food 5/5 - will be coming back, especially with the deals on Wednesdays and Thursdays! Sweet potato nuggets are by far my favorite starter. Customer service 5/5 - they were all so friendly and made us feel welcomed. read more

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Good food, made to order. Great music mix. Service was friendly and professional. Definitely recommend for a date night or even out with the family or a couple friends. Very cozy space. read more