One of the best whiskey selections in the western burbs, phenomenal staff and fantastic food. Burger antics is clearly passionate about what they do and don't cut corners. If you head to the zoo or are looking for a great place for a burger look no further. read more

They should have named this place 'The Burger Bomb'! That is what it is to be sure! Lots of specialty burgers, awesome fresh cut fries, and great, fun atmosphere, complete with a great bar! I had to try this place as I love a great burger and I was not disappointed! I ordered the Slider Plate with your choice of three burgers, (these were not small, either) and a basket of fries (enough for 3 people to enjoy!) My 3 sliders were the Hotter than hell, Midland burger, and PBJ Burger and each were delicious and cooked perfectly. The fries were hot, salty and cooked to perfection. Just the right amount of crispy! Like a great museum, you can't see (taste) it all in one visit. I will be back for more and probably often! Should also mention that Vegetarians are well covered here too. Really great homemade black bean and veggie burgers! The regular burger sizes (either 6 or 9ozs) are very generous! They are served with a side of fries and are a whole meal! If you are on the fence to try this place, take that leap! You will love it!! read more

Whenever possible, I like to hit up a local eatery. Found this place while out for my sons birthday outing. And I am 100% insanely happy we came here. Right from entering through lunch and finishing up, the staff is ah!maze-zing!!! The choices are phenomenal. Impressive. Definitely would recommend! And we will definitely return! Staci, our waitress, best one ever! Super cool. Explained everything. Made chit chat with a table full of kids. Super awesome. The overall experience is more than five stars. read more

Burger Antics - PB and J slider. 11 yr old critique "This. Is. So. Good. !!!!!!" - Burgers Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Awesome food, great staff, and burgers galore! Really enjoyed trying out this cute gem here in Brookfield!

The burger and drink selections are superb! Instantly hooked to the burger and beer combination. Huge burgers, huge portions.

Burger of the week and burger of the month. That takes a lot of dedication to change your menu that much as it shows the creativity and love for the job and that's a place I want to eat at. Slider Plate - I thought I would have to order a ton of other things but those three sliders will fill you up. All the burgers have been really juicy. From the sliders to the regular size burger. So never been disappointed with that. Season not to over powering...slightly wish it had more but still better than most that burn/dry out the meat to no flavor at all. I would recommend for most to get this the first time as it gives a chance to experiment with three different flavors. BBQ bacon cheddar - I first tried this treat in the slider size portion but it has won me over to get the lager version. When I first notice the dollop of BBQ sauce I was concern it wasn't going to be enough but it blended nicely. Meat was cooked exactly how I asked for the larger size (cooked medium). Dropped an egg on top and made the sandwich awesome. (my fav burger) Black 'N Blue - Blue cheese crumbles with blue cheese dressing and frizzled onions. Ingredients tasted really fresh of the block and not prepackaged. (2nd fav) 4 cheese burger - provolone, muenster, pepper jack and fried the mozzarella. the most visual but least fav for me...not in a bad way just for me I wish it had some kind of sauce that made it more unique (like mango aioli?--new burger of the week? You can call it Sweet L :D ) because the blend of those four cheese together was a little lost to me. I couldn't identify with what flavor cheese was prominent in the bite of the burger. Hotter Than Hell- Smoked gouda, avocado, grilled jalapenos, and house made chipotle mayo..the name makes it sound like you're going to be in the bathroom a long time but was tame to me. Will add the grilled habaneros to it next time. Pesto Burger - (weekly burger) heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella with pesto Good.. slightly wish I had some onions but I'm sure it was just cause I was craving the BBQ bacon cheddar that comes with grilled onions. Mushroom Swiss - Honestly I don't recall to much I smashed this kind of quick. It's not one that really stood out to me. Shrooms/Wings - to keep it short, I just didn't like it..can't win them all.. The mushrooms came down to not wanting to eat it as I only ate one to be polite to the person that ordered it. The wings I could eat but I just wouldn't order them again as I didn't find them to be special/upscale to be worth it. Pub Chips - At first I thought someone dropped some kind of liquid on my chips (slightly still do) as the outside was crunchy but the middle parts for some of them had like a moist feel on my tongue. The BBQ seasoning on them were great ...minus the wet feeling with some of the chips. Fries - Potatoes they actually chop up and cook so basically you know they are good. Maple Bacon Doughnut - FRESH! the only drawback was mine was a little overdone as the outside was a little hard/crispy but wasn't a big deal. I would get again. Drinks - I haven't ordered anything but the list is impressive to me. beer list although not massive. Everyone can find something. They also have a mix of craft soda and wine. So again everyone should be able to find SOMETHING! Although I didn't like my appetizers. I didn't come here for that. I came for a burger and been back because those Lil' Mijo's are good. read more

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Love the variety and ideas of the menu. Very impressive place. Foods delicious. Look forward to returning.

After our visit to Brookfield Zoo, we stopped at Burger Antics for lunch. It was a real mixed bag of reviews between me, my husband and adult son. What we liked: The burgers. The pretzel bread buns the burgers were on. The thick bacon The slice of cheddar cheese on the burger The sauted onions on the burger The generous serving of french fries and the french fries themselves. In other words, we liked the food. What we weren't too excited about: The homemade ketchup. None of us liked the flavor. Wish we could have asked for a nice bottled ketchup to go with those delicious fries. Pickle that comes with the burger - beware, it is a hot pickle. The noise problem. I know that the owners are addressing it but until they get it fixed, it is a real problem. We got there about 1 hr. before closing and the restaurant was 3/4 full. Noise level was too much for us. Not only the normal adult conversations but then when you add in a couple of toddlers who scream at different times.... It was enough to ask my family if they'd like to get our lunch to go. The others did not want to leave. After a little while the table of 12 left and the noise level came down to what we considered just 'loud' but acceptable. read more

Delicious burgers! Every one I've had has been very flavorful and enjoyable, except one which I made the mistake of ordering (the one loaded with habanero peppers). Otherwise this place has excellent service as well and is well worth a visit or two... or three. read more

Dan the owner, was definitely the reason why I gave them 4 stars.... Well actually no... I lied... It's the Maple Bacon Doughnut.... Unbelievable!!!! Soooo good!!! My BF and I have heard good things about this place... So before watching the Blackhawks in a sports bar (Sanctuary right across burger antics -- review is next ) We had to eat early dinner. The only flaw..... Had to take one star away because..... No one even greeted us... The servers were just looking but not welcoming We just decided to sit ourselves... A few minutes later.... Our server... Cameron introduced himself and gave us a lil spiel .... He was nice but everyone should be nice.... There must have been 4-5 servers total, including the bartender? I mean this is a very small place.... When you open the door.... You can see everyone .... Would it kill the bartender or other servers to say Hi? Or was it because I'm Asian and my BF is Black? Smh.... This was our first time here and THAT first impression wasn't good at all.... But hey .... Good food always make things better.... And that's what they have!!! We ordered the ff: Fried pickles 4/5 Hotter than Hell 5/5 -- juicy, moist and cooked to perfection accdg to my BF who wanted it medium rare. 3 Samplers ( bbq bacon cheddar, mushroom Swiss, 4cheese burger ) -- love this platter... Was able to try most of the burgers and they're all juicy and had their own flavor -- 5/5 Maple Bacon Doughnut -- 5/5 -- this is just heavenly... Not too sweet not to salty -- warm and doughy..... Love love it We spent less than $60... Wow... What a treat!!! Dan, spent some time with each table, saying hello to patrons and spent time with us as well. Great guy!!! We will be back!!! read more

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I have been here a few times and their previous location and have never been disappointed!! Amazing Mac and cheese, to-die-for fried pickles (oh so juicy!), great beer selection, and the best veggie burger patty ever! So I actually never had a meat burger but I can only imagine because their bean veggie burgers are made to perfection! Sometimes I forget it is not a real burger. I usually build my own burger which is fun! Their homemade fries and ketchup are such a special treat. This burger joint is a MUST visit in the burbs! read more

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Best burgers anywhere. The husband and wife team of Dan & Brenna, owners of Burger Antics have won the best burgers anywhere award. OMG what A burger experience I had tonight. The taste of the beef really comes through and thank goodness for the pretzel bun to soak up all the massive juice. I had muenster cheese, onion frizzles, dill pickle chips and chipotle mayo on my perfectly all pink "medium" burger with homemade bbq potato chips. The list of add ons and options for your burger is at least 25 options and they are all well thought out. There are several other options besides the burgers including Mac n cheese salads and even a black bean burger and a special burger of the month too. Washed it down with a Sioux City Berry Berry Soda. ( yep Berry Berry ). Dan prides himself for his selection of gourmet sodas and there are about twenty to choose from various specialty providers. Having used up all my alcoholic drink tickets long ago, a thoughtful selection of non alcohol beverages is rare and much appreciated. Note there is an extensive list of craft beers and a very special whiskey menu for your enjoyment. Now the dessert review.....i have not met Brenna yet.... She is the master chef here and resident pastry goddess of Brookfield and greater Chicago area.....I almost sent a marriage proposal to Brenna after eating half of a homemade , made to order , warm ,succulent and savory Honey Maple Bacon donut. I decided not to propose only because Dan seems like a great guy and my buddy & I had a great conversation with him about Burger Antics. My current wife also may.... may have an objection also. Dan and Brenna are the bomb! I'm already planning for my next Burger Antic attack! I can't wait to Go back! read more

Fantastic Burgers, I usually order my burger medium rare, but here I order medium cause the burgers are so thick. I'm a fan of the PB&J burger, who would have thought to combine a burger with peanut butter, jelly and Bacon, Wow!! Make sure you try their homemade ketchup with your fries, outstanding. The food is consistently great!! My only complaint would be the atmosphere inside. It's just not real warm and inviting, it's feels very utilitarian. I also don't understand the cartoons broadcast on the TV's? But hey it's the food that brings me back... read more

The food and service here is top notch! Love the weekly burger specials and beer selections.

If you wanna lease a burger and just have a bite of it then this is a great place for a burger because what they charge for a normal cheeseburgers ridiculous five guys is 15 times way better and cheaper even though five guys is still expensive you don't have to list a burger with five guys like you do here I guess they have to pay the rent here and Brookfield has way more money than what five guys pays read more

We found this on Yelp, were intrigued, and had to stop by. The stars aligned and we made it here for lunch on a Sunday. We were seated right away (I don't think they take reservations), and we decided to order burgers. I decided to order the barbeque bacon cheddar burger with everything on it. My girlfriend, who doesn't eat meat, went with the black bean burger. I was thrilled to learn that all burgers come with pretzel buns, which are definitely the best kind of buns! I also got fries on the side, which were delicious. They make their own housemade ketchup, which is definitely different from your Heintz 57, but not necessarily in a bad way. It was all good! My only issue here was the service. Even though there weren't that many people dining in, the only waitress working seemed very flustered. She forgot to ever check in with us and she took so much time to bring us the check that we finally had to go up to the bar and inquire about it. My impression was that they somehow weren't properly staffed. Maybe more people dined in than they were expecting. It wasn't that big of a deal, but good service should be something easily changeable for management to make people feel more satisfied and well taken care of. I can say with sincerity that Burger Antics is an excellent burger option if you don't feel like trekking all the way to the city only to wait for a seat at Kuma's or Au Cheval. They also have a very decent craft beer selection there, which I will have to take advantage of the next time I come here. I have heard of a lot of other people from the neighboring suburbs talk about going to Burger Antics, and it's not surprise. It's a great place! read more

Burger Antics - Barbecue bacon cheddar burger! - Burgers Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Great selection of Beers and Whisky. Restaurant was clean, friendly service, and great atmosphere. With that said, the best way to eat a burger is medium rare and the Montezuma burger met the expectation. The habanero peppers were very spicy and the chorizo was a little dry. The presentation of the burger, on a scale 1 and 10- 10 being the best, was a 5. Overall no disappoinment in the quality of the burger. read more

Burger Antics - Medium rare of the Montezuma Burger - Burgers Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Fantastic. Great selection of beers, and just about any bourbon and year you'd want to try. My girlfriend and I got the standard issue burger, stuffed shrooms, and the chicken tortilla soup. The burger was great, cooked well, and juicy. I would not get the stuffed shrooms again though. The chicken tortilla soup was surprisingly very, very good. Wish I got a bowl and not just a cup! I would come back here. read more

This little place in Brookfield turns out to make a really nice burger -- and it's the kind of burger I like, with a thick patty, interesting flavorful toppings, and a pretzel bun needed to hold the whole thing together. Mine came with smoked gouda and a ton of grilled jalapenos, which turns out to be a nice combination. (Braver souls than I might be excited about the opportunity to swap in grilled habaneros.) Anyway, they make a really good burger -- not quite at the level of the most famous places in the city (mine had too much chipotle mayo and also fell apart), but probably deserving of an honorable mention. Now you might be asking me why you, or I, ever felt the need to get a really nice burger in Brookfield. The answer is that this place is around the corner from The Galloping Ghost, one of the most overwhelming and yet wonderful arcades in the greater Chicago area. So if you're looking to combine a trip to the Galloping Ghost with a surprisingly good bite to eat, this is your place. Three minor quibbles: (1) They take great pride in making their own ketchup and mustard etc. in house, and not having any bottled ketchup on hand. A noble dream. But the house ketchup is a little bland and watery, and it would be better to have Heinz. (2) They have fried pickles on the menu, but they are fried in giant spears which makes them hard to eat, and more importantly, the coating was more leathery than crispy; fried pickles should be crispy. (3) The bacon maple donut that one of my companions ordered for dessert was nice, but had WAYY too much bacon. It was snowed with chunks of bacon. But when I cheekily suggested to the server at the end of the meal that the donut had a little too much bacon, she didn't miss a beat before replying: "Well, this IS AMERICA." Fair enough. read more

All i can say is if you get the chance come on out and try it for yourself.... We walked in and was seated right away and asked what we'd like to drink. Then our server explained the burgers and how they make items in house, plus i think it's about 80 Whiskeys n Bourbons and a few choices of beers. My wife did the made to order and i did the Hercules Burger whick is a burger with Gyros on top with homemade taziki sauce (Flavorful) hand cut fries and homemade bbq chips ( A MUST TRY) And if you like Mac n Cheese place a order and be ready for a great cheese experience. Also the servers and bartender are very friendly and helpful with choices if needed. read more

Burger Antics - Hurcule burger with gyro and homemade taziki sauce and homemade bbq chips and pickle.... - Burgers Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Burgers are out of this world!! This little Restuarant will put Brookfield on the culinary map! Fries are hand cut and service is laid back but attentive and all around awesome. They have a good selection of microbrews and bourbon. Get the black and blue burger that is my fave! If you bring your kids, or can't eat your fries with anything but Heinz - bring in your own otherwise the homemade tomato remoulade just won't do. Burgers are excellent and taste better without either ketchup or remoulade. Their ice cream cookie desert is very yummy. I think a couple more domestic beer options such as a PBR will help complete the burger tasting. Recommend trying this one over and over again! read more

Burger Antics - Burgers Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Huge portions. Lil salty. No ketchup they make they're own fry sauce. Definitely worth it. Delish read more

Burger Antics - HUGE 4 cheese chicken burger with fried mozzarella - Burgers Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

The burgers were great! The milkshakes were a bit disappointing though, which is sad because they're expensive.

Great service and atmosphere. Everything came out quickly and our waitress was very polite. Great beer selection including many seasonal beers. I got the weekly special - poutine on the ritz. It was fantastic. At first when I got my plate I was curious as to why there was only a few pieces of steak on top, but underneath the cheese curds and fries was a hamburger patty. It was a special surprise. Would definitely get it again. Too bad it was a weekly special :( Highly recommend this place. read more

Burger Antics - Poutine on the ritz - Burgers Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Always delicious! It's our hometown burger joint and it never disappoints! I could eat the homemade ketchup by the spoon!

The food was very good. I had the Slider Plate so I got to try the 4 Cheese Burger, Hotter Than Hell & Peanut Butter Bacon Jelly Burger and the Mac N Cheese. I liked the burgers a lot, very juicy and loved the crunchy toasted bun. The Mac was creamy but not too cheesy where it's overwhelming. The service was great, our server was very nice and very attentive. read more

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All the food is delicious and fresh! The burgers are juicy without being overly greasy. Great beer selection and staff.

Probably the best burger I've eaten in my life. Perfect texture, flavor and taste. Good service. I got the hell on earth burger on a chicken breast my wife had same on burger. Both of us loved our food, jalapeños are freshly cut, buns are toasted perfectly and the fries are the perfect texture. We don't drink so we don't know the huge menu of alcoholic beverages but that seems to be something they have expertise in!! So close to Brookfield metra stop, waking distance. That's a reason to take the train. This place is awesome read more

I'm so glad they made it through the pandemic. It's just one of the best burgers you'll ever have. Starts with great beef.

Everything is fresh and made in house. Any burger selection is gonna be great!

Awesome service, great burger and perfect shakes!!! Heard from my beer loving friends that the beers are really good too. Ketchups and mayonnaise are home made. I had the 4 cheese burger and it was perfection. The pretzel bun took it to perfection! read more

Burger Antics - Burgers Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

In love with this place!! Burgers are amazing, service is amazing, and the employees have always been amazing...can't wait to go back and enjoy the habanero sauce.. best burgers around!! read more

This place is legit!!!! Fantastic burgers! Just stopped in here for lunch and ordered the trio of burgers. Got the Hotter than Hell, Midland, and the Peanut Butter Bacon and Jelly. These are so not your average sliders! OMG I was so fully by the time I was done!!! I am so glad I didn't order a side. They were cooked perfectly juices flowing out of all three burgers. The toppings were just killer! As much as I love love peanut butter on my burger, my favorite was the hotter than hell. OMG the smokey saltiness of the gouda, the creaminess of the avocado, spicy grilled jalapenos and finally their house made chipotle mayo! Talk about the ultimate foodgasm!!! One thing that I did notice is that they do have a lot of house made sauces! Service was fantastic. We were greeted right when we came in. All drinks were refilled promptly and our server was just super sweet! Love the atmosphere in here! Can't wait to come back and try out a few more things! Awesome place!!!! read more

This is my burger spot! I've been to many of the top rated burger places in Chicago and Burger Antics is the best. Go eat and drink here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Revisited during pandemic. They really have it together with distancing practices. Four people in our party. We all loved our food. If we're within 20 miles of this place will keep coming back. Excellent quality. read more

Great burgers! The macaroni and cheese is one of my favorites. You will not leave hungry.

My mouth is watering just typing this. One of the best blue cheese burgers around. The frizzled onions on top give it an unexpected crunch. We balked at the $15 cocktail carry out bottle, but caipirinha was delicious! Stands up to the real thing we've had in Rio. read more

We were looking for a non-Portillo's post-zoo food hole and Burger Antics will remain on the list. My phone told me I walked 5 miles at the zoo, so why not celebrate with a juicy burger? The burgers were cooked perfectly, the meat flavorful, and the topping choices interesting and plentiful. They make their own pickles. I would however have preferred that the fried pickles be chips vs spears. They've got veggie options and even had a very interesting pumpkin mac and cheese special that I tried a bite of. We didn't get any beers this time, but the list looked pretty solid. One thing I have to say, is I just CAN'T with most housemade ketchup. It's just not good. Burger Antics's was way too sweet. Just a warning. I may have to BYOK. PS - They were playing Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp on their TVs. It was hilariously distracting. read more

Fun and creative burger menu and absolutely delicious! Fries and barbecue dusted chips are both great as well as the fried pickles. We loved the cocktail choices! Staff is very friendly and attentive! read more

Love this place!!! Interesting additions to incredible burgers & great beers! Only ... poor critique is if you like Heinz-type ketchup...there's is not. Otherwise, laid-back atmosphere, great staff, & a place to be missed during the pandemic. read more