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    4.4 (152 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Waffle cheese fries cooked in beef tallow Merkts Cheddar Fries
    Elle Z.

    Best chicken samich out there!! (I love the Red Line samich, but I forgot to remove the spicy feta.) The juicy grilled chicken was OMG!!! The other diner ordered a Green Line hamburger with ghost peppers and said it was insane. We did order pickle cheese curds and cheese waffle fries cooked in beef tallow. Fantastic!! I did not see the calamari fries on the menu until after we finished our meal. We got those last year and we LOVED them! Place was clean and service was so friendly! We love Bust Outs on Elston & Foster. Can't wait to go back!!!!!!!

    Nicholas L.

    Fantastic burger! Gives my In n Out vibes. It's a cool little hole in the wall place, no nonsense, just good food. The guy at the front (which I'm assuming is the owner) took our order and went in the back and cooked up our food. Once I saw that I knew it was going to be good. We got the classic burger added avocado -- which was insanely fresh -- and a hotdog and sweet potato fries. Great spot!

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    Megan K.

    Chicagooooooooo. Why haven't more people been heeeeere. 1. The owners are super awesome and nice and that alone means you should visit. 2. If you're looking for an awesome burger in a nice looking burger joint, this is IT. Get the Loop burger and thank me later because it's one of the most memorable burgers you're ever gonna eat. I mean EVER. Like breakfast on a burger that Caramelizes and melts in your mouth and you don't want to stop eating ever. THAT yummy. 3. The sides. Get the sidesssss. And I haven't even talked about how delish the chicken sandwiches are. You can tell how fresh everything is with just the first bite. Like FRESH. Be sure to stop in stat because if not, you're missing out hard core.

    Andrew S.

    First time dining in at Bust outs after having them at Strawberry Fest. Everything was fresh and tasted fantastic. The Merkts burger is my favorite! The service was great as well, food came out quick! If you're a sports fan you'll love the autographed memorabilia inside. Check this place out!

    Brown Line Burger
    Anthony M.

    Tried this place for the first time tonight. While there were some misses, it generally was good! I think the problem is that they do not season their beef enough. My dad got an Italian beef which barely had any Italian spices on it. My Brown line burger was ok, but I was expecting more out of the beef. However, my mom got the Brown Line, but with a filled chicken patty. That was better even though it had the same toppings. I think we are going for the chicken sandwiches next time. The Merkts Cheese fries and the garlic cheese curds were excellent. This place is also a little expensive, but that's what it is. I thought the food was generally worth it so it wasn't a dealbreaker for me. Chicken sandwiches for me going forward!

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    Thanks Liz, for the great review! We truly appreciate it.

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    It was a pleasure meeting you Glenn. Cheers

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    9 months ago

    The service was great! The young lady at the counter was helpful and made sure I was happy. The food was excellent-burgers were top notch.

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    Love the atmosphere, the service... and the food is excellent!! Everything we ate was excellent!

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    Great burgers and chicken! Food came out hot and fast. They gave football cards for the kids so they were excited!

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    One of the best burgers in the city. Their Mac bites and cheese curds are must. You won't be disappointed.

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    Good food. Great service. Friendly staff. They fed me even though it was close to closing time. I appreciated it greatly.

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    I've learned about this new place and loved their food as well as their appetizers. I highly recommend people trying it.

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    4.4(9.5k reviews)
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    so glad we tried this place! we actually only waited about 15 mins to get seated at the bar on a…read morewednesday night around 7pm. we came here for my boyfriends birthday and we were so happy we chose to celebrate here. the two people that helped us was antonio and issa and they made the experience 10x better. they were very attentive and friendly and just easy to talk to. gave us good recommendations and good vibes. we both really liked our drinks and were happy with the spread the food came out. we got to eat the bone marrow first which also came with this really good sauce it was almost like a meat jam but was so good on the bread and then put some of the bone marrow on for the perfect bite. now the burger, you just have to try it because it really is that good. the sauce in it was so good and it just had a really good flavor. it was just an elevated burger. we got fries as well and we shared the burger so it we were really full after. the server brought out ice cream with a candle and some sort of chocolate sauce too which just made the overall experience. we were really happy with the service and food and it just made my bfs bday that much more special and memorable.

    I have tried a lot of burgers but nothing has topped Au Cheval. I can never quite finish one but…read moreevery single bite is packed with flavor. It seriously hits every taste bud. Adding the pork belly and egg takes it to another level. The space is cozy and intimate but be prepared to wait. It can be anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. Your best bet is to put your name in and wait for the text alert. Thankfully Small Cheval spots are around when I need a quicker fix. As for parking it is a bit tight with valet street parking and nearby lots as your options.

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    4.4(2.6k reviews)
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    There's just something about a burger that actually lives up to the hype--and Little Bad Wolf does…read moreexactly that. Stacked unapologetically high, this burger is everything you want and more: juicy, perfectly seared patties layered with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and those golden, crunchy fried onions that take it completely over the top. Every bite is rich, savory, and just messy enough to remind you you're eating something seriously good. The toasted bun somehow holds it all together (barely), soaking up every bit of flavor without getting lost in the chaos. And then... the shoestring fries. Thin, crispy, golden perfection--light but addictive, with that ideal crunch that makes it impossible to stop at just one (or ten). They're the kind of fries you keep reaching for without even realizing it, especially dipped in that creamy, tangy sauce on the side. And let's not forget the drinks--just as good as the food. Refreshing, perfectly balanced, and the kind you sip slow while taking it all in (but somehow they disappear way too fast). It's not just a burger--it's one of Chicago's most iconic bites for a reason. Bold, indulgent, and absolutely worth every single napkin you'll need after. The ambiance inside is GORGEOUS!

    My husband and I walked in on a Sunday evening for dinner and were able to be seated right away…read more The atmosphere is dark and moody, and it made sense once I realized it was the same owners as Gretel. Loved the 90s female R&B playlist they had going! Little Bad Wolf has been on my list FOR YEARS to try the burger! My husband got the burger with fried onions and I got some Bao because those also looked delicious and were a popular menu item. Honestly the 3 stars are only that high because of the service. Our server was friendly and attentive + the food came out hot and quick. Unfortunately, the food was pretty disappointing. The burger was swimming in a puddle of grease and just picking it up made your hands greasy + was dripping grease. The fries that came with it were floppy, soggy, and sad...but at least warm? I personally wouldn't order this again. The Bao were better, but small for the price and honestly were just okay? It was nice they gave you sauces you could add, but I found the Bao's to already have enough sauce so I didn't need them. Overall I left feeling confused and disappointed. I don't feel the need to come back here - Little Bad Will was a one and done experience for me.

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    8.1 miRiver West, West Loop, Near West Side, West Town

    I have heard good things about NADC and have been interested to try the burger. I thought there…read morewould be a lot of people so I was surprised that I walked in for lunch on Sunday and it wasn't busy, which was nice. My friend and I each ordered a burger and fries for ourselves. The NADC burger ($16) was decent, but it didn't blow my mind like people have raved about. I know it's not the original location which can play a part as well. What I really enjoyed and even finished my friend's were the fries. I love some good fries and these were top quality. You could taste the difference of the oil these fries were made in. They were nice and crispy and very good! I could keep eating them and would rather get the fries than the burger next time. I'd probably still get a burger since I need some meat and savory.

    I have gotten this to go a few times but this was my first time eating there! My bf and I sat at…read morethe bar and had the best time! They have a ton of cocktails and they are very cool! We were able to chat with the general manager a bit and hear NADC story, it made me love this spot even more! I got a passion fruit drink with boba this was great! As we were chatting they mentioned an eggnog drink! I love eggnog so this was for me, and it was perfect! Such cool cocktails here, I had no idea!! We split the burger which was phenomenal. Even better eating it in person! I learned this is a pressed patty and not a smash burger. This is my favorite burger in the city! Such a cool vibe in here, very fun music and decor. I'm obsessed!

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