Always enjoy coming to Empire. You definitely need to go upstairs. Great atmosphere and ambiance. Place was busy tonight so I don't blame our waiter for not being around. I didn't have anything to drink but had their fried donuts. A must-have if you visit. Came here with a group of 5 total. Plenty of seating and nearby bathrooms. read more

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Honestly expected more for a place in downtown Naperville. I've had lots of burgers in my life, and this one was nothing special. I wouldn't say it was bad, but it didn't make me go WOW. The fries were good though. I do have to say I enjoy coming here occasionally for drinks, particularly on their rooftop in the summertime, although drinks are definitely pricier than other bars in the area. read more

Sat outside on the upper deck and just loved the food and drinks here along with the views. Theres a river too that the deck overlooks so it's a cute place with burgers and drinks. At night this areas becomes more lively as there are multiple bars with music and dancing in the area so it'a fun for a night out in the suburbs. Definitely recommend trying out empires burgers read more

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My friend picked this place to come out for Happy Hour after work. Located in Naperville downtown. Two-level rooftop with a great view. The food menu was very simple and basic. Our server Georgia was nice and friendly. I ordered the fish tacos and a side order of fries. The food was average. Great place to come and enjoy the atmosphere. Prices were reasonable. I was very pleased with the service. I enjoyed my first dining experience here at Empire. read more

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Even on a chilly day this place was packed! It's definitely a place to be at with a group of friends. They have an upstairs and downstairs area. I got the empire burger which I was a bit skeptical about because it had cream cheese on it but to my surprise it was amazing! The only problem I had here was the GF bun, which I know usually falls apart but it got soggy and wasn't able to hold onto the burger, kind of ate it like a salad after! I would return to try some of their drinks though, I was unable to this time! read more

Empire - The Empire Burger with gluten free bun - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Food was 6/10, their caliente burger was one of the better ones I have tried- had lots of sauce. Was a little busier due to the holidays. Ambiance is nice, usually why I come here in the first place. Nice place to grab a drink read more

Empire - Small town NYF root beer and some blueberry flavored beer - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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The ambience of the upstairs deck is perfect. We have been there several times and the burgers never disappoint!

The burgers never disappoint! There's service is great and in the summer we love eating outside on the river.

Food was super bland and not tasty at all. cups, plates, and silverware were all dirty.

Not being much of a burger person, I've passed by Empire a million times, but never ventured in. But after picking a hungry friend up at the train station at 10pm, I was low on options that didn't include a drive-thru window. Thankfully, Empire was open. It was more crowded than I expected for 10pm on a Thurs. We went upstairs and were immediately seated though. Service was very friendly and very efficient. We had our food quickly. I ordered a Jane burger. They cooked my burger to medium as I requested and the pretzel bun was good. Fries were good. The burger itself was pretty bland though. If a burger is seasoned well, you don't need condiments. This burger needed condiments. It wasn't a bad meal by any means, but it could have at least used more salt. Coming from a person who doesn't even own a salt shaker. While I had water, he ordered a whiskey sour. As we were leaving, he told me that his drink was pretty strong and he was glad he only ordered one. I read a review that complained about weak drinks, but in his opinion, the drinks aren't weak. My young daughter was so offended that I took him to a burger place without her. She made me promise her that I'd take her here soon as well. I can do that. I'd eat here again. read more

Empire - Jane burger - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Empire is your basic bar. Burgers, beers and bourbons. The covered roof deck is always a favorite spot because it's right on the Naper Walk. There's absolutely nothing that stands out about this place. The servers are fine. The burgers are fine. The music is fine. It's a completely forgettable bar... with good views. read more

Empire - Whiskey sour - A hand with painted nails and a ring holds a clear glass containing a light-colored cocktail with ice cubes and two black straws. The background is blurred, showing an indoor environment with large windows and a ceiling structure, suggesting a restaurant or bar setting. - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Food was yummy and the staff were friendly. This place is a true gem. My guy said his burger was the star of the show.

Elevated bar food with delicious drinks. Cool spot to meet up after work with the perfect location along the river. read more

Empire - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Almost that time of year to get some refreshing drinks with friends! Had a blast on the rooftop of @empireburgerbar in Chi-Town! They had a great selection of beers in addition to cocktails, and also bites and sandwiches. For our cocktails, we ordered the Strawberry Mo-Tito, Tres Agaves Margarita, Painkiller, and Whiskey Sour - all were delicious and refreshing! One other tip is to make sure to make a reservation in advance if you don't want to sit at the bar, but otherwise it was a great time!! read more

Empire - Assorted cocktails from the menu! - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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WONDERFUL food and experience. The rooftop restaurant was awesome and the food was exceptional. 10/10 if you are looking for a burger!!! read more

Empire - G.O.A.T burger - A sizable burger featuring a toasted bun, crispy bacon, and fresh lettuce is presented on a metal tray. The burger is topped with a large, golden-brown bun and garnished with a small skewer. Surrounding the burger are small portions of ketchup and leafy greens. The setting includes an outdoor wooden table with glasses of water, a beer, and other condiments, indicating a casual dining environment. - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

La Atención de los meseros y comida deliciosa. Ambiente agradable. Precios accesibles. Y una hermosa vista!

AC, from the South and this is ridiculous. Everyone is walking out saying how hot it is. Service, the bartender is rude and running around like crazy and not acknowledging those at the bar. You have staff doing nothing but pouring water, probably due to the heat and AC issues. Why can't they help bus? Who is the Manager? Burger was good. Do better. read more

My husband and I went there late this afternoon, were seated and sat for twenty minutes and no one waited on us. We are elderly and were by far the oldest people in the place at that time. Everyone else was being waited on with smiles, but it appears that Empire discriminates against elderly people. Other wait staff and bus persons walked by seemingly unaware of our presence. We won't be returning. Another point worth mentioning is that the place was dirty. The tables were sticky, stairs leading up to the rooftop seating area were full of dirt and the drinking glasses had pieces of food matter on them along with being cloudy. Don't bother giving your business to this place. read more

Sat outside and had a delicious meal. 5 ladies, 4 burgers and 1 salad. Everyone enjoyed their food. My favorite was the 50/50 bacon burger with cream cheese, egg and spring mix. read more

Empire teases a pleasant, cozy, and somewhat boujee atmosphere. The ambiance is wonderful. The food however, is subpar at best. The burgers were flat and the condiments were sparce. We ordered old fashions and they were very sugary and weak yet expensive. I recommend this place for a drink and the pleasant vibe, but not for an exceptional dining experience. read more

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Been coming to Empire for years, and it's always a great spot. Love being on the rooftop in the summer, came during a weekday afternoon with no wait and was able to get a table in the shade for hours. Great meal and drinks and love being downtown! read more

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Modern and unique setting. We were greeted immediately and given the start treatment right away. Food and beer menu were great. Our table really moved around the menu and all four of us were happy with our choices. Louie took good care of us and even helped us decide!! He was quick to check in on us and very genuine. What we ordered...... APPE: Tots MEALS: Fish tacos. Bbq beef brisket. Big Dipper burger Pork belly BLT DESSERT Fried donuts. Everything was delicious. Very great way to spend a meal with my sisters and my mom! We. Are very happy with our choice and would come again!! read more

Empire - Four women are standing close together in front of a white tiled wall, smiling at the camera. They have different hair colors and styles, and are wearing casual clothing, including jackets and sweaters. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly in a restaurant or similar venue. - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

We checked this place out for a late night dinner. It was kind of confusing on where we were suppose to wait until our party was called. They told us to wait at the bar up stairs but it was extremely crowded and no where to stand. Some of the employees were talking to each other about how we were just in the way. It made us really like we were an inconvenience to them and it was rude. Finally someone helped us out as it was our first time there. A serve offered to get us a drink while we waited. We were seated before we could order anything. Our waiter ended up being the nice waiter who offered to get us a drink as the bar was so crowded. They have a nice rooftop patio and a fun atmosphere but it was just too packed. Once seated we ordered drinks and food all which were okay. The service was extremely slow and it was hard for us to get the check. We just sat there with empty plates for about 10-15 minutes before our waiter came over with the check. Overall, it was an okay experience. It is a fun place to go get a drink and maybe an appetizer but not worth the wait for the actual food. 3.5/5 stars read more

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This place seems really popular. And it has a cool atmosphere. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the drinks or food. I tried both a Moscow mule and one of their cocktails- Bikini Bottom - and they both had the same weird aftertaste. I also tried The Ellen, which the first couple bits were fine but then it got really soggy - maybe from the cheese or something else? But I'd still be up to trying something new as the atmosphere is nice and their fries are good. read more

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We came here as a group of 5 on a weekday for lunch. The vibe does not disappoint! Great open space with plentiful indoor and outdoor rooftop seating. A gem of a location. At Empire, the appetizers truly stand out. We devoured the Empire Tots, which are taters with bacon and cheese, in a remoulade sauce and topped with a fried egg. So delicious! The burgers are ok for the price point, with several options for the curious. "The Cartel" is a 50/50 Chorizo/Beef burger that picks up the spice. Other burgers fall short, such as "The Ellen", which is the vegan option with pre-made avocado spread. Overall a fun place to stop in for people watching, a relaxed environment, and satisfying appetizers! read more

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Rich, Jane, and Julia were all amazing! This was my first time here with my best friend and the service was amazing. Very friendly! We had a great experience. 10/10 recommend. read more

Good food and drink menu! I'll be back in the summer since they have a rooftop bar overlooking the river. Perfect spot for live music or to enjoy the summer breeze. Great alcohol list. I was really impressed with the cider I had (Shacksberry Sugar Shack is my new fav) read more

Empire - Empire burger - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

So this place looked so cute online and had good reviews..LIES‼ THE BURGER WAS INEDIBLE. It was extremely salty and the meat had a waxy consistency. Biting into it my friend and I both were disgusted. There's a saying "whenever you go to a restaurant order a burger because you can never mess up a burger," WELL EMPIRE CERTAINLY DID. The restaurant may look cool which is why I gave it one star however, the food was so foul I never want to dine there again. For being a $14 burger i should've skipped this place and gotten a Big Mac instead. Thought about throwing the burger into the river but I didn't want to disrupt the ecosystem with whatever poison was in it. Also I asked for a medium burger and it was beyond well done. No pink whatsoever. Bye. read more

Empire - Burger - The image shows a person with orange-painted nails holding a French fry close to a large burger. The burger has a beef patty, lettuce, and is topped with a generous layer of chocolate sauce. It is served on a metal tray with some lettuce at the bottom. The person is wearing a dark top, and the focus is on the burger and hand. - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Came here to watch some football. Was warm out so sat on the rooftop with the roof open. Was one of the last times potentially this year. Ate the poutine fries. Very good! Also got the House of the Dragon drink. Nice smokey drink, delish. Highly recommend for those fans of smokey drinks like me! Service at the bar was great! read more

Empire - Poutine Fries - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

The waitress was slow and inattentive even though the restaurant was not busy. She rushed every interaction with our table. The fries were cold and the burger was bland. Water glasses on the table were visibly dirty with specs of food at lipstick stains. Table was sticky and the silverware also did not appear clean. Overall, not worth the money. read more

Takes credit card. Go to the upstairs. There's seating, a bar, and enclosed. It's much quieter than down stairs.. Empire burger (15)- cooked perfectly and seasoned great. The hint of syrup adds a hint of sweatness that contrast the candied bacon. Cartel burger (18)- really good burger. The avocado and cheese sauce was good. Unfortunately only 2 corn fritters. Ciderboys blackberry wild (7)- nice, sweet, refreshing. Founders nitro Reuben- it's a sour. Burgers here are some of the best in Chicago. I think better than Au Cheval in downtown. read more

This was a good location walking across the street from to our hotel. We were visiting family and met up there. It's a good casual setting. Beyond that the food was average. The Jane burger was a bit flat without much flavor. The pretzel bun makes it dry. I like pretzels but the burger didn't stand up to the bun or the burger didn't have enough oomph to amount to yum. For $15 anymore a burger should be decent. One whiskey sour drink ordered was $23. My brother called the whisky so I figured there'd be a bump over my girlfriends $13 drink but $23 for a drink at a casual Burgers and Beer place in suburban Illinois, well seems a little much. My girlfriend and I split the Jane burger cause we weren't tremendously hungry but at the end it was about $67 (food and tax). Add tip and we are at $80 for just 1 burger and 3 drinks. I guess that's what the dining world has evolved to, everything is pretty expensive. I thank restaurant owners for giving us places to hang out but please make the food "great" to match the prices. read more

I was told about Empire from a friend and I always love a good burger. Got in for a late lunch and grabbed a seat at the bar. I had the GOAT burger and really liked it. My only criticism was the pretzel bun. it didn't break the meal but I prefer a regular bun, but hey try everything. Food was good Service on the other hand was off. There wasn't a lot going on so maybe that was the reason but hey it was an experience. I wish that I would have taken advantage of the rooftop, but next time. Overall a good experience and may repeat when I am back in the area. read more

Empire - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

They had a great outdoor patio with a river view, which is what attracted me and my dad to go there in the first place, but even though we were sat on the patio we couldn't see the river. There were big tables looking over the river but we couldn't sit at them because there were only two of us. We also ordered tater tots, which costed $10, and were given these four the food overall wasn't bad the price was very hard to justify. If it had been cheaper I would have understood but it was asking too much for a meal that doesn't standout. read more

Empire - The "tater tots" - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I've never had such a bad experience at a restaurant. 1. Water is warm shelf water 2. Waited 30-40 minutes to have our order taken 3. Waited another 20-30 minutes to get our food 4. Burger was pretty much raw and we ordered medium well 5. The bbq brisket had cheese on it and no bbq more like a burger than what I ordered 6. The brisket had the texture of a dog treat 7. We got seated at a table that was nearly falling apart 8. When we were ready to pay and get out of there took another 10 minutes to get our card back 9. Lots of people were working. Most girls were standing by the door doing nothing while two people were waiting the entire downstairs lobby 10. The chips you order are seasoned with sugar not salt 11. Sweating the whole time - I don't think they have AC or it doesn't work very well 12. Definitely not worth the money you'll spend for nasty food and poor customer service read more

It was couples date night, party of six, on a Friday and Empire was the choice. We chose this place because of its rooftop dining overlooking the Naperville riverwalk. There was a 45 minute wait for a rooftop table, but there was a small rooftop bar where you could wait. We opted for this, while waiting on the entire party to show up. The drink menu was vast. I don't believe I've been to any restaurant or bar with such a diverse selection of spirits. The beer selection was significantly less diverse and the menu was very limited. Basically, they served burger and fries and a few fried appetizers. After all, they label themselves a burger bar, but I expected slightly more variety. The highlights are the drinks and the rooftop dining. Let's not forget location. It's located in downtown Naperville, in walking distance of other nearby restaurants, shops and bars. The lowlights are the limited food options. They do not accept reservations. No beer on tap. Service was slightly below average. Pricing for food is low to moderate. Pricing for liquor is moderate to high, especially if you prefer top shelf or high end brands. Overall, on a nice summer evening it wouldn't be a bad choice, especially if you like a decent burger and a craft beer in a can. Better still, if you have a palette for whisky and bourbon, this would be a great place to go to taste and try. Note, most of the spirits are sold in shot form but they do offer a wine and cocktails too. read more

I can with family on a weekday so there was no wait and the food came out very quick. our waitress was attentive and friendly, and talked to us about the drink menu. I got the strawberry moj tito which was good but I felt it didn't have enough strawberry. I got the beyond vegan burger which was amazing and very filling. the Guacamole is fresh and a great addition to the burger. The fries, I feel plays a big role in whether or not I like a burger place. and these fries were perfect not too thin or thick with just enough potato. We finished the meal with the fried cheesecake which was absolutely delicious and a must get if you're eating here! (p.s my non vegetarian family rlly enjoyed their burgers too) read more

Empire - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

This place a pretty cool vibe. I came in for a to-go order but I'd definitely come back for the outdoor setting upstairs. I tried calling to place an order but they said to place it online when the website said online orders were closed?? I ordered the black bean burger which was good, not too dry but I'd add an avocado next time. I wish I got a bit more fries but overall my food didn't take long and was pretty good. I'd wanna see they're other vegetarian/pescatarian options. read more

This restaurant left me questioning my life choices. The ambiance was dark which was helpful so I didn't have to see the gross mess called the Empire Burger, supposedly the headlining burger. I was just praying I could get home as fast as I could before the dysentery set in. When I tell you I was 'sweating it' I really mean it. Service was a solid c+ - so they get two stars. read more

We visited the restaurant in the afternoon and ended up sitting outside. Service was good. Tables could use a good cleaning though because they felt sticky. It was a bit hot out and there were a few tables near the water open but hostess didn't let us sit there, I guess because it was just the 2 of us but still the place wasn't that busy at the time. We still got a spot under an umbrella. We ordered some drinks which were good, the margaritas and small bites. We tried the empire tots, burger cigars, and dirty chips. Have to say our favorite was the burger cigars. I'm mean how can you mess up fried burgers! The dirty chips were ok, we love blue cheese but it was a bit strong! It's good "bar food" and that's about it. We were too full to try the burgers they looked amazing. read more

Empire - Burger cigars and empire tots with ranch drizzle on the side. - Burgers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois