We just ate at this restaurant and the food, service, and cleanliness of this restaurant was disgusting. Most of the tables were not cleaned with dirty dishes laying on them. Our Server David wrote the order down and repeated it back, but, then got our order wrong. Then, when he got it wrong he kept saying that they were short handed and we should cut him some slack. But there was only one table in the entire restaurant. And they did not even attempt to clean the tables. He gave out all the food and asked if we had everything? I asked where my truffle fries were? He said he had to get them. Then 10 minutes later he came back and asked if we had everything? I again asked for my fries. He then brought out salt and pepper fries. He was very condescending. He could have admitted he forgot. All of us 4 in the party agreed it was the most bland tasting burger we ever had. None of us enjoyed ourselves. We will never be back here. read more

Great burgers and sweet potato fries! I work close by so the convenience is excellent. Love their milkshakes as well. Aside from a couple rude interactions with a server, the majority of their staff is responsive and contentious. Great for lunch or even a happy hour. read more

Really sad - I have eaten here a few times - it's close to my office. It has rapidly gone down hill. Last burger was so salty I just tossed it. When I arrived 7 people in the place and 8 staff hanging at the end of the bar.. it seems poorly managed and even worse food standard. They might want to understand they are not hip or edgy and focus on good food and maybe torn up the lights... reminds me of someone who's stays at a party too long read more

I will start by saying I do enjoy the food here. I have tried a few of their burgers and different fry options and have never been disappointed. The problems start with their service. I recently walked into a half full restaurant and waited nearly 10 minutes before we saw anyone working to seat us. I thought maybe they were short staffed and tried not to think much of it but after being seated I consistently saw our server chatting with other employees and not tending to their tables. After waiting nearly 15 mins after we finished our meals to close out I finally walked up to the server and handed him my card. The other issue I have with this place is their pricing. 18.50 for a burger that doesn't come with fries is just too much. Especially when the fries are an additional 9 dollars. The poor service doesn't justify these prices even if the food is good. read more

fries were good but the chicken was not. it was not crispy or cooked well at all. i couldn't even hold the tender because the breading would fall right off the slimy chicken. server was not super attentive either. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Chicken Strips 6 ct - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This used to be our #1 go - to, best burger in the world, tell everyone to go there place. Sadly, they have fallen from grace. Tonight, we ordered burgers for our son's birthday and they all came back burned. It was carry out; I could have called, driven back, etc. That was not going to happen. I guess that's on me - not giving them a chance to "make it right." Well, get out right the first time, please. The salt and pepper fries and the sweet potato fries were excellent as always. The servers were nice and our order was placed correctly. If you watch cooking competitions, though, you know that the protein doneness is the make or break factor. And burned, dry burgers at $14-15 each doesn't cut it. read more

Quick trip to Chicago led us to DMK Burger Bar for take out. Everything was delicious! We had a BYOB with cheddar and avocado, regular fries, and a grilled chicken salad. It was all ready before I arrived and the staff welcomed me with a smile! My daughter and I agreed, best meal in a long time! Thank you for the great food!! Add DMK to your list of must tries if you are in Chi-town! read more

This was my first time at DMK Burger Bar and was very impressed. My boyfriend and I were craving a good quality burger, and decided to give this place a try as we were in the area. Upon arrival (night before Thanksgiving) we were seated immediately. This place is a family friendly establishment with a decent size bar with rotating draft beers and cocktails. In regards to the food... wow. We were looking for a fresh burger, and that is exactly what we got. DMK has the finest quality meat, with their logo being "100% Grass-Fed Beef". We both got the classic (#1), which was very tasty. Prices were a little high, keeping this place from a 5-star rating. I believe we ended up paying close to $15 for one burger, not including fries, which if you find yourself at DMK, you have to get. Not only was the burger very flavorful, the fries were out of this world. We got the salt & pepper fries and yummy! I look forward to going back and trying some of the other and more unique menu items. Overall, great place for a quality meal. Expect to pay a little bit more than a local pub, but well worth it. Also worth noting was the phenomenal waiter we had. Unfortunately I do not recall his name, but he was the only server that night on a decently busy evening, yet he was very attentive, friendly, and maintained a very calm demeanor. Great service! read more

The burger was delicious, but I will be coming back mainly for the sweet potato fries and cookies and cream milk shake.

My husband and a friend came here for dinner a few days ago, and it was superb! I'm trying a new paleo diet nowadays, and this restaurant is paleo-friendly. There was a great cocktail menu, and we tried the Bourbon Smash, which had a delightful combination of bourbon, sugar, rosemary, and mint. I then opted for The Paleo burger. It was a savory grass-fed beef on portobello buns. It was delicious and satisfying! Other burgers can be made with lettuce or portobello buns too if you want. The service was friendly, and there was not a long wait for food. The pricing was reasonable. Overall, I was very happy with my trip here, and I'm sure I'll be coming back! I'd recommend it to anyone in the neighborhood to try. read more

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decided to visit before a show at the Vic Theatre. food, drinks, and milkshakes were amazing! the atmosphere was also really nice and inviting. i will definitely return whenever im in the area! read more

DMK can be summed up nicely with a single word: underwhelming. We were seated with no wait time at 6pm on a Saturday night. Service was fantastic; Taylor checked in frequently, offered suggestions on what to order, and always had our water glasses full. Food, however, was a totally different story. I have such good memories visiting DMK in the past, and I was totally let down on this trip. I ordered the #3: crispy prosciutto, fontina cheese, marinated tomatoes and Truffle cream. Each of those four mentioned ingredients were provided in MINIMAL amounts; I'm talking one tomato slice, two pieces of prosciutto, and cheese on HALF of my burger!!! I was so disappointed. My boyfriend had the #15- special of the day, which happened to be a crispy Buffalo chicken sandwich (his favorite!). Again, very underwhelming. Plus, the bun to meat ratio is very off at DMK. We shared a small sweet potato fry with aioli. The fries were alright, but the aioli was cloyingly sweet. We also shared the Crispy Onions, which were essentially like fried Funyuns. There was no sign of any actual onion, just onion flavor. Worst of all though, all of the pieces were just crumbs; we got about five strands that were actually long enough to dunk in the provided ketchup. Maybe ours were the leftovers? Blegh. All in all, I feel so disappointed with my experience here, and likely won't return for a long, LONG time! read more

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Thought I'd give DMK Burger Bar a try again after seeing them on a rerun of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Hadn't been there in years because the quality had declined considerably. Somehow they survived through the pandemic with food that is inedible. I'm serious. Please look at the photo of the bag of cold, soggy fries, dripping with grease. Or, does that look like a $15 salad? If you have a microscope, you might be able to see the speck of a single piece of avocado. Or a sliver of Parmesan. And their phone just rings and rings. We ordered delivery at least three times a week during this past year, just to support our neighborhood restaurant and delivery drivers. And not once did I post a single negative - or even a neutral - review. The good news is that at least we can go back to restaurants now. But I certainly won't be going back to DMK Burger Bar again. Ever. read more

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Our server was incredible! We loved all of their recommendations! The burgers were great and we loved the wings too! make sure you get the spicy fries!! read more

Great service & conversation! I'm sure if it was later the bartender probably wouldn't have been able to chat as long with me. The Ace pear beer on tap was delicious! The fries & burger were pretty fantastic as well! I have to stop back here and try the Ace guava beer! read more

This is a good place to get a burger, a little on the pricey side but tastes good. If you and another are thinking of getting fries I would recommend just getting one order and splitting. More bang for your buck and the portion is good enough for two people. Service was quick and friendly. read more

First time in 8 years that I got a Big Mac (the big DMK) because they made it veggie! The peanut butter shake was incredible! read more

DMK Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had heard some amazing things about this place, and finally decided to check it out last week. Very interesting offering of burgers, ranging from almost traditional to way out there. My burger was above average, well cooked, but lacking in seasoning. The bun could barely hold together, and didn't seem fresh. Service was only somewhat attentive. My gf's mac & cheese was excellent, a large portion that was made very well. Overall, just an average experience. For the prices (and having to pay extra for sides like fries), I expected more. read more

DMK is one of the best burger spots in the city. The burgers strike a perfect balance between the meat and the toppings, and the buns are the perfect size to hold it all together. All of the menu options are flavorful and well thought out. My favorites are the #4 Hatch Green Chile and Fried Farm Egg and the simple #8 Iceberg Lettuce and Marinated Tomato, though I have tried nearly every burger on the menu. DMK's burgers aren't the biggest in the city (not counting enormous the Big DMK), but they're all big enough a and they're the perfect size to go with a side of fries and a shake. The space is minimal and casual, and the service is friendly and fast. The burgers are a little on the expensive side. A burger, fries and a beer (or a shake) usually runs $20+, but they're worth the $. read more

DMK Burger Bar - The #8. Iceberg Lettuce and Marinated Tomato Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was probably one of my favorite burgers that I have had in Chicago. They have very unique burger choices, so I asked the server what is the most popular. It did not disappoint. One person at my table thought they had the best sweet potato fries. Overall, it was a very tasty meal, but a burger and fries were not as filling as I had hoped. I will definitely be back! read more

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This place is overhyped in my opinion. I rather have 25 degrees or small cheval. This place is comparable to Hopdoddys in Texas - where there's a great variety of burgers. BBQ, chipotle, guac, bison etc. but it's about $11-14 a burger for something not that big. Fries are another $5/7 for a small/large respectively. The waitress didn't even ask what size I wanted and gave me a large. This wasn't enough fries to feed 2 people. I got the Wisconsin cheddar fries and I found the cheese to not be creamy and if anything ended up using ketchup instead. Wouldn't mind coming back if a large group of friends wanted to go, but this is for sure towards the bottom of my list to go to. read more

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DMK is another decent burger chain around the city, but I have to be honest-I do prefer frequenting other burger spots. I ordered The Rambler and added a fried egg on top. It had a generous amount of onions and mushrooms, cheese, and bacon. However, it is a very messy and greasy burger. It was pretty much falling apart as I attempted to eat it. Again, there's nothing wrong with that, but it's not my usual burger style. I also would have preferred the burger to have much less cheese on it (it was overpowering) and a bit less salt. I also tried an order of the Angry fries. Now these were quite delicious. They were cooked perfectly and had the right crispiness to them. The sriracha mayo sauce was perfect!-they had a small amount of kick to them and also a sweetness that I quite enjoyed. I also added crumbled bacon to the fries for a dollar and I thought it was worth the price. Service was fine-I have no complaints there. There is more than enough space in here for large groups and smaller parties. I just can't pretend that there are not better tasting burgers out there. I can't justify making a specific trip to come to DMK. Sometimes personal preference just rules over everything else. read more

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I LOVE DMK!! They have some of the best truffle fries in Chicago and the burgers are always a hit. I tried the brussel sprouts for the first time and those were fantastic too. Not to mention the burgers which are always 10/10! read more

David is a amazing host !! Food was SO delicious my girlfriend and I got the veggie burgers they were amazing. I highly recommend this place to try all of the food, we also got the angry fries delicious read more

DMK Burger Bar - Veggie burger , angry fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ambiance: casual Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 My friends and I were really in the mood for burgers and I wanted the best burger in the Chicago area. After hours of searching, we decided to go to DMK Burger Bar. While others might disagree, I really liked that their food menu was one page and primarily burgers. Additional items included fries, salads, and other standard sides. I ended up going with the Rambler because I can never say no to Garlic-Bacon Aioli. We also ended up ordering Parmesan and truffle cream fries for the table. For someone who doesn't really like burgers, this burger was AMAZING! They do cook the burgers a little pink but it's just the way I like my burgers. Now the fries were PERFECTLY cooked. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside and actually tasted like truffle. I honestly felt like I died and went to burger heaven. Overall: Everyone loved their burger. (Side note: you can add an egg to any burger for a dollar!) The only reason why I knocked down a star was because the burger is a little small for what they charge. So, if you like burgers and a wide selection of beer (they also have a full bar), I highly recommend this place. I also recommend a reservation because they were pretty busy for dinnertime. read more

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Okra and Pickles 3 starts Turkey Burger 3 starts ( Very good bread and juicy Turkey) Parmesan truffle fries 4 stars Customer service 1 read more

3.5 stars. I ordered (to-go) the chorizo burger and sweet potato fries. At the end of the call, the woman on the call said it'll be ready in about 20-25 minutes. I live near by, so I waited 25 minutes before leaving my apartment. The walk is about 5 minutes, so my total wait time was 30 minutes, so far. When I got there, I expected to be able to get my food and leave, but instead wait an additional 10-15 minutes before I was able to go. Employees didn't talk to me much and for the most part I just felt like I wasn't there. The sweet potato fries were delicious and would definitely get those again. The burger was decent. It had a slight kick to it. I wish the guac was more chunky, was a bit too smooth for my liking. Wasn't a huge fan of the bun though. Possibly would return out of convenience. read more

I was shocked and disappointed. I don't live north however when I'm up north and close to DMK burger I always stop by and have a turkey burger and cheddar fries. This time is the first time I ordered thru grub hub and picked up my order. I'm going to assume it's because I ordered online because when the in person service is excellent. But when I got my food I ate the fries on the way home. When I got home to eat the burger it was almost disgusting. The bread was soggy, the lettuce was wilted almost like slime. I threw everything away except the meat it tasted fine. I added my own cheese and at it without bread. So I will not be ordering any to go food from there again. I would have brought it back but I live too far. I take it as lessened learned. read more

Absolutely the best burger in Chicago!! Chill atmosphere. Great cocktails. Love this place read more

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We ordered for pick up and had an AMAZING meal. My husband was craving a meat burger and I was craving a veggie burger...we both walked away very happy! He got the Rambler, I got the "classic" (but with a veggie burger patty), and we shared the salt & pepper fries. The potato buns on the burger were so tasty and the patties themselves were delicious, flavorful, and very well-cooked. The veggie patty was a good mixture of veggies and grains and wasn't too salty. After popping the fries in the toaster oven for a minute, they crisped right back up--YUM. They were well-done (how we like them!) and properly seasoned. We will absolutely order out from DMK again! read more

As Chicago burgers go, this one was not my favorite but I did still enjoy it. I wouldn't go as far as saying as it's somewhere I will frequent, but if I needed a burger and this was near me- I would definitely go! read more

Hello burger. Meet my mouth. Pleased to meet you. Nom nom nom. Chicago is littered with burger bars across the city, but DMK should be at the top of your list. You'll certainly compare it to Kuma's and perhaps Au Cheval, but it's probably closer to the former in terms of price, offerings, and interior. It doesn't have the heavy metal vibe, but rather it's like the hipster version of Kuma's. The nice thing about this place was it's relatively family friendly, and there are some great options for burger lovers of all ages. I had the Roasted Hatch Green Chile, Fried Farm Egg, Sonoma Jack, Smoked Bacon burger with a side of parmesan, truffle cream fries and truffle mac & cheese. You can taste every bit of truffle in these sides. While you don't get the quantity like you would at Kuma's, the quality is there and perhaps better for your waistline. DMK's burgers have a nice soft baked bun that holds in all those fresh ingredients, and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. This is a solid pick any day of the week, and they have dessert too! I ordered the monthly special - churro milkshake. Had it to go. Warning, it's thick. You'll likely use the spoon for most of it, but it was tasty down to the bottom. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other burgers on the menu and see what new specials they have on the dessert menu. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Roasted hatch green chile burger with a side of parmesan truffle fries and truffle mac and cheese FTW! - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to the Lombard DMK and finally made it to the Lakeview location which is much closer to home for me. However, it's not so much my speed - the food is the same and tasty but service leaves a lot to be desired here. When we walked in on a Friday night, we were quoted 45 minutes for a table and were sat in about 30 so that was a good start! The front of the house was insanely crowded and loud and when we walked towards our table in the back I was thankful as I thought it'd be a bit less of each. I was wrong. Servers kept bumping into our table, we were next to the server station as they smashed dishes around (including on the ground), and music was still insanely loud in the main dining section. It was so loud, my voice was hurting by the end of our meal from constantly shouting at my man who was about a foot away. Non-food things aside, I'll get to the nitty gritty. I started with the Dark & Stormy which wasn't as sweet as I'm used to with this cocktail. However, it was a nice drink that went down smooth and I guzzled it down. I love that they have a Paleo burger option! I have cut carbs from my life so this burger was perfectly suited to my new lifestyle. One strange thing is they didn't ask me nor my partner how we wanted our burgers and both came out well done. Not ideal, but I get not everywhere cooks meat to a specific person's liking. My guy ordered a burger with lettuce instead of buns and when the orders came to our table after an excruciatingly long wait, my Paleo burger had lettuce around it, no mushrooms and he received a normal burger with buns. Seems they mixed up our orders. They took them back and apologized but that meant us waiting an additional 10 minutes to re-prepare our corrected dishes after waiting nearly 30 minutes for them to come out in the first place. All the waiting and mixups aside, I liked my burger just fine. It would have been better if it wasn't well done but the portobellos were done perfectly! We also ordered the truffle fries which were delish. I honestly don't see myself coming back to DMK in Lakeview...service, ambiance and food all fell a bit short for me. Too many burger places in the city to revisit this experience again. read more

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I'm so over DMK. I've been here several times because my girlfriend loves it. Every single time you can count on... 1) Having to wait. Waiting at a restaurant is no big deal if the food is worth it. But when the food isn't worth it, that's just a kick to the man-basement. 2) Greasy burgers. I always walk away from DMK feeling like I just ate meat that had been marinated in liquid Crisco for a fortnight. 3) Buns that disintegrate. When you have such greasy, dripping burgers, you need a strong bun to stand up to the soaking. These buns just get soggy and fall apart in your hands. Last night, the last 40% of my bites involved a soaking wet, rapidly disintegrating bun. Nasty. You also can't order your burger cooked a certain way. The patties are McDonald's-width, so it's probably impossible to vary the cooking temperature. They'll allow you to remove ingredients from burgers, but not substitute. We ordered Chili-Rubbed Onion Strings ($5). It looked like someone shoved onion rings through a paper shredder. Do you enjoy hopelessly grasping for battered granules of onion? These are for you! DMK is really, really dark. It'd be fine if there were candles on the tables, but the only light seems to be coming from the two plasma TVs behind the bar. If someone flips on a cell phone, you see every pupil in the building constrict. It's also insanely loud. I was sitting across from a friend and did the ol' "Yeah, that's interesting" nod the whole time. Hope he wasn't saying anything important. I also hate the layout of DMK - long, long tables where you sit next to strangers. Gross. Other people have cooties. Give me Kuma's or 25 Degrees or Five Guys. Each is a superior burger experience to DMK. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Dark as hell. - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Idk the burger was good but if you pay extra for add one it's a waste of money because they don't add them in.

This is my new favorite burger spot. I tried the salmon burger and it was a 10/10. It was really good service and I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Soooo good will be back! read more

I've been here only a handful of times and I can say without a doubt that this is quickly becoming my favorite burger spot in the surrounding area! DMK gives off a very hipster Logan Square and Wicker Park area vibe. DMK is a very trendy burger joint which means on peak service hours you could find yourself waiting for a long time. My number one tip is to put your name on the wait list as soon as you arrive. Unfortunately DMK allocates a tiny area in the front of the restaurant for customers waiting to be seated. I love the fact that every month DMK offers a burger/shake of the month. I myself haven't experienced the monthly special of the month but they always sound delicious and very fitting for wherever holiday is occurring that month. My favorite thing about DMK is that they also offer a ton of great and delicious meat alternative burgers! Every employee that I encountered at DMK were very nice and the wait staff always have great recommendations. You can see the genuine excitement from the wait staff when they describe their favorite burgers and the burger of the month. The one thing to keep in mind is that the burgers don't automatically come with fries and the burgers comes on 6 inch plates. I'm not a fan of the plate idea because there never seems to be enough room for your food. With the tiny plates it becomes a very awkward dining experience. The quality of the fries were hit or miss every time I visited. They seemed to have the taste of old fries that had been sitting out too long but covered with a variety of flavors. I would highly recommend checking out DMK especially if you're a lover of burgers. read more

love this place! when I have to go see my docs at Illinois Masonic I always make sure to stop by and get a burger. I've never been let down. I wish I was closer read more

It is my goal in life to one day sustain myself on just the truffle parmesan fries and sweet potato fries from DMK. O.M.G. SOOO AMAZING! The burger was pretty great too. I had the portabella brie scallion one again; great combo of flavors, though it was a tad salty. The hostess told us the wait was an hour, but we were actually seated before this. DMK's definitely hoppin' for a Friday night! You'd be surprised at the number of toddlers and little ones brought in too. Note to self: consider coming for lunch. Next time, I'm getting a shake or ice cream sammich (cookies for this pulled from the nearby Cookie Bar!). read more

DMK Burger Bar - brie portabella grilled scallion burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Quite honestly I don't know if DMK lives up to the hype. I mean, the burgers are good and they have excellent combinations but it's still just okay to me. If you're into having a bit of a spicy kick in your burger + bacon + a fried egg - go for #4. It hit the spot after a whole day of not eating anything. I was personally not a fan of the bun because I hate that flour-y doughy taste of the top bun. Also, my friend and I cut our burgers in half to split and by the time I got to eating his burger, the bottom of the bun had gotten pretty soggy - not fun to eat no matter how good the burger is! Sweet potato fries or the truffle aioli fries are perfect sides with the burger. Service was great. They automatically split our group's check without us even asking. read more

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