Like others, I got a sneak preview through broke hipster (am I allowed to plug them? I just wanna share the love) so everything I got may have had the sweet taste of free exclusive preview on it. The spot looks very hip, modern art and wood tables and exposed brick and such. Being brand new it feels nice and clean. Also, everything in the place - down to the table ketchup and napkins - says organic, all natural, compostable, etc. Oh and my mildly OCD sister pointed out that the bathrooms are pull in, push out - in other words, you don't have to touch the door handle when you are exiting. Eh, whatever works for you. The burgers are quite tasty. I had the standard, my sister had the portabella. What I actually like best is that the burgers AREN'T huge. They are extremely manageable for a serving-size eater like myself. And the fries are awesome. A great burger standby, and considering the quality of the ingredients, a pretty good deal. read more

I was reached out to by a member of the epic burger business team or what have you. They were very professional and I admire that they took the time to care about an individual customer. I revisited a different location and had a very good experience. My only qualm is still the provinces. 4 stars for excellent customer service, cleanliness and good food. read more

This place was nothing special as many people on here seem to suggest. The burgers are greasy and over-priced, but have burnt edges that are really nice. In addition, they are placed on what appears to be stale, oiled-down bread...it literally falls apart upon biting it. This was my first time here and the lady did not give me a moment to order. I said one second and she just stared at me angrily, confused that I needed a moment. Psh, I would have gotten a double cheeseburger (thank God I did not). The chocolate milkshake was good (my GF customized it with skim milk and non-fat fro-yo, so it was healthy, too). Women! Lastly, the fries were very good and, in retrospect, I should have gotten some Epic Sauce on the side to dip my fries in because that tasted good, too. Get plenty of napkins because this is a greasy meal. read more

Overly-cooked meat and an odd selection of cheeses (Cheddar, Havarti, and Horseradish Bleu?) make this a must-miss. I'm glad they're supporting responsible, organic farming and food production. Now they just need to learn to cook a burger properly, as the one I got was essentially an overcooked, greasy mess. Fries were good, though. read more

The burger just wasn't very good, not much else to say. It was thin and pretty tasteless. For the price and the title of epic burger I was expecting a mammoth, juicy piece of meat. Fries were dece. I won't be back however, sorry. read more

Stopped by Epic Burger today for the 1st time and was greeted by Terrika who was professional and friendly all at the same time She explained my choices and I ended up with a very good burger. I'll be back!!!!!!!! read more

Ingredient was fresh and pricing was fair for a burger joint. Wish the milkshakes had more flavor. Our strawberry shortcake tasted super bland and barely any sweetness to it. read more

The best burger spot in the city!!! The crew here is AMAZING(especially Destiny) and always greets my lady and I like we're family.

I cant bring myself to like this Epic. The fries had not an ounce of flavor. The burger was absolutely inedible. It was so greasy I could not help but to think of the tums I would have to pop just to keep my stomach from doing back flips. I was super excited that this Epic was opening but I definitely will not be back. The people were nice and seem to be working really hard, the decor is nice...food not so much!!! read more

They got the second part right at least. Or to quote my dining partner; "Epic Burger wasn't that 'epic'." Decent location in the always busy Lincoln Park/Depaul area, the availability of parking makes getting here headache free. Nearby shopping also makes this a keen spot to stop and grab a bite in the midst of running errands. However we're here to talk burgers and I don't know that Epic really cut the mustard, at least in the sense of being "epic". For one thing my patty was of a less than solid looking form and more like a ground beef hash. Sustainable, organic, sugar-free, etc when I want a burger, I want a nice solid patty, period. I'm guessing this is how all the burgers come but for something really "epic" it seems sad that ordering a double still didn't seem that meaty. The taste was fine, nothing out of this world but definitely better in my opinion than your average run of the mill fast food burger. I guess the "Epic Sauce" (thousand island dressing) is really meant to give something to the burger but in my opinion if you can't get by without some sort of secret ingredient, then your burgers aren't much. While I find it reasonably priced compared to some other establishments on my "Burger Wars" list, there wasn't much here to make me want to come back. Maybe it's bad that the one thing I had to take away from eating here was that the fries were actually quite good. read more

Being one of the first highly recemended places I went to here in Chicago, I was really expecting more. The food was decent, but not as exciting as everyone made it out to be. I couldn't taste this "Epic Sauce" and the fries were some of the worst I've had. I know there's better then this in Chicago. read more

I was expecting a bit more after reading so many positive things. Not just on Yelp but other media as well. I got the Epic Burger w/ Blu Cheese & wheat bun along with the usual fixins'. I combo'ed it for about $10. Which included fries & a pop. The fries were pretty good & spiced well. They were also sized right. The burger was good but not great. The meat was thin & a little over cooked but was topped with a good sauce. read more

I'm not crazy about burgers in general, but this place is pretty decent. I walked in expecting to see an expansive menu of burger options, but no, just the epic burger along with healthy conscious options wheat bun, chicken breast or portabella. Simple, but you can still make their sandwiches your own. They do have havarti cheese though! In a fast food joint?!?! They get an extra star for that alone. The service is ok, nothing special about them. They kind of stood there and stared at me impatiently like I had a long ass line behind me so I just I opted for a regular Epic Burger with Havarti, bacon, and basic LTO on a white bun. I took one bite and it was full of flavor. I expected it would be a huge ass patty that I'd have to fight with to finish, but it wasn't. It was just enough. The raw onions were a bit pungent for my taste so i made sure my bites had small doses of them. The fries are "freshly" cut, and had just enough crunch to them. During my meal, I did get a great view of one of the employees wasting time, she took 10 minutes to lay out paper towels in a sink, to use and cleaned the bathroom delicately for a half hour or so. Yes, for a half hour she had the door wide open and looked like she was pacing from the mens to the women's washrooms. Those bathrooms are tiny and I doubt it would take a half hour to clean them. I did have to make use of one after my meal and it smelled like coconuts in there. It was still kind of dirty, she forgot to sweep. They try to make everything green here from the cups, to the straws and even the garbage bin in the bathroom. It makes me wonder if they can take that cardboard barrell and try to recycle our paper towels. Anyways, I digress, despite their efforts of recycling, I'm pretty sure a lot of people throw their food accidentally in the recycle bin. My boyfriend did and I sure did. That thing is so high that I didn't realize there were clear labels on them once I got up close. Sorry Epic employees, I know it must happen all the time. All we need is a little indicator on the front for those of us who are vertically challenged people. That's all. I just realized this review was more about the appearance and service than the food itself. Oops! Shows you how much I cared about the food. I'd go here again, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

I don't eat red meat but I was hoping for a veggie option. They didn't have a veggie pattie but a portabella mushroom instead. I wasn't in the mood for that so I went for the grill cheese. Turns out that was a great decision! I had them add tomatoes and pickles inside and I was amazed at how delicious it was! The fries were average but I will be back to try a shake! read more

I love the turkey burgers at Epic burger and the food is always made fresh to order. The only downfall about this location is if you go during busy lunch or dinner time, seating can be limited. The staff was friendly and offered to grab me extra condiments and took my trash for me whe I was finished with my meal. read more

Went to this place today and it was definitely a good burger spot. I got the burger and fries (traditional) and the fries were slamming, but the burger was slightly above average. I mean it was a great burger, but not epic. Definitely worth another trip just because of the fries. read more

I was a little surprised walking in to Epic Burger on a Friday Evening at 7:00 that the place was rather empty. Maybe because it's more of a "fast food" style location and it's a Friday night or maybe because it's just not Epic. I ordered an Epic burger with Cheddar cheese, raw onion and Epic sauce with a side of fries. $ 9.85. Ok...it's supposed to be "Epic" so I'll deal with the price. The fries I thought were delicious. I ordered them a little well done and they came out perfect. The burger was very salty and so thin that it seriously was crumbling as I tried to eat it. My first bite and it made me think of a Wendy's burger. The cheddar cheese was so thin that it literally melted into the top of my bun and the Epic sauce really had no taste and added nothing to the overall burger.. Hmmm....$ 9.85 for Epic burger or go not too far north and pick up Wendy's for $ 5.00-and I think that would include a drink. I don't think that I will be going back. There are too many other places in the city where you can get a much better burger. read more

Another group buying deal (Mamaloot.com), another chance to try a new food stand. I was already excited about Epic Burger since the green concept really appeals to me so the $10 gift card I got for $5 gave me all the reason I needed to give Epic Burger a whirl. But honestly, I walked away unenthused but not unhappy. First off, when you purchase a group buying deal (whether it's Groupon, Living Social, Two Buck Duck, etc.) you receive a voucher with a unique identification code. The vendor also receives a list of who bought their deals and what their voucher codes are. So when I arrived at Epic Burger after purchasing my deal, I didn't have the actual voucher printed out (hello? isn't it more green not to waste paper?) but I did have the voucher number on my iPhone. Groupon and LivingSocial both have phone apps that allow you to just show your phone to vendor instead of bringing in the hard coupon but Mamaloot has yet to catch up to that technology. However, I naturally assumed that my voucher would still be taken and the number would be recorded on their records. Not the case here. The high school aged girl behind the counter talked to her manager and I was told that I needed the hard copy. So, still being hungry, I chose to purchase my $11 with cash instead. Fine, no big deal, I'll come back again another time. My burger and fries were in large proportions and clearly fresh. However, though I know I loaded up my burger with all the toppings (plus cheese, plus a fried egg, plus sauce), it still fell apart and I ended up eating it with my hands/fork. This really shouldn't happen. But to be painfully honest, nothing about it was crazy special and indistinguishable from Five Guys except for the unique cheese (horseradish havarti) and the fried egg. I really like the interior of this place and the fact that they bring your food out to you and one of the staff members even collected my basket/garbage while I sat there reading the paper. There are TVs, decent music, and a selection of free reading materials (Red Eye, other newspaper magazines, etc.) for those of us who are dining solo. They also have Dr.Pepper, a huge plus in my book. I'll be back, but only to use my Mamaloot voucher. Probably not after that. read more

I came here with my family after spending some time shopping. Well I ordered the epic burger and a BTL for my mom. My kids they had to split a burger cause the thing was so BIG! The fries were good. My mom's BTL came with an egg. The burger was decent, but it tasted like it had some type of dressing on it. I was not a fan of the price or of the small menu. The food was good, but for the price I would rather skip it. read more

We've given this place two chances and the burgers are just really unimpressive. They are overcooked, flat, dry and crumbly. The fries are average. The shakes are tasty but that's about it. There are plenty of other much better burger options around. read more

Good tasting burger but over all a the burger was a bit pricey. I guess it works for those who are in a hurry. The service came with a smile and people were friendly. I would go here again if in a hurry. read more

Just left here. Horrifically bad. I wish there was a no stars option. Do not even go near this place. Totally messed up the toppings on both our burgers. They put bacon all over my portobello burger (ordered because I'm a vegetarian, haha). So many mistakes. But mistakes are mistakes and they happen. The kicker was that instead of fixing the mistakes they forgot about us. Burger after burger came out for other tables and eventually we just asked for a refund and left. read more

Awesome, quick burger spot with vegan options! Andrew at the register was super helpful.

Great service Destiny is fast and friendly. The food is very good burger was cooked to perfection and it was served with everything I asked no mistakes at all. Food was nice and fresh even the steam was still coming off of it as I was eating. Oh and please make sure you guys try their shakes it's probably one of the best I have ever had in life. read more

Not epic....I felt kinda ripped off. The price to tastyness ratio is wayyy off.

The burgers that my coworkers were eating looked good and the chicken sandwich i had was delicious. When you only have a few items on the menu, everything has to be spot on but the fries, though fresh cut, seemed a little limpy. A couple more minutes in the fryer would have been great. Bit pricey but good. read more

Not exactly what I would call an Epic burger, but it wasn't bad. The patty was pretty thin, reminded me of a larger GD Ritzy's from back in the day. Everything seemed fresh, I just prefer a thicker patty. The fries were very good and obviously fresh cut. The place was way too crowded though and seating was impossible (even at 1pm) so I had to eat in my car :/ read more

After watching "Food Inc." me and the BF have been avoiding burgers, but we had a craving and decided to drop in. 2 burgers, 2 fries, 1 drink and $20 later we were both like "eh." I've had it a few times and remember it tasting much better. There was just no taste. My bf had grilled onions and couldn't even taste them. Wish we'd tried the Burger Bar up the street instead or just went to our neighborhood diner. read more

In the burger wars it's Epic over Five Guys for me based on the total experience. The burgers themselves are about equal, both juicy and served on a tasty bun. I actually found the Epic a little too juicy (maybe because of the grilled onions?), and I ended up eating it with a fork. Both serve a large portion of tasty fries. (My first order came out lukewarm and a little soggy but was instantly replaced by a passing staffer.) Epic gets my vote over Five Guys because it is a pleasant atmosphere with light jazz music playing in the background, whereas the music at Five Guys is so loud you cannot hear yourself think. Epic would go to 5 stars for me if they offered pickle relish, and it would also be nice to have the option of brewed iced tea for a beverage. read more

as promised, i did return and i was pleased to say it was back to the standards i had grown to know and love. Get the PB Enjoy...and you will read more

Fresh cut fries, a simple yet option-laiden menu, and shakes make this place a can't-miss. I often get combo #3 with the Portabella Sandwich with grilled onions, blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato and of course the Peanut Butter Shake. It is a little less pricey than some of the other burger joints in the area and the food is fresh and not overly greasy. Epic has become one of my preferred spots to eat on lunch when I eat out. Good thing it is only a 10 minute walk from my office. read more

Another good burger joint... if you happen to be in the area. A good burger, great fries and a drink = $10, kind of standard these days. They also have all the bases covered with a chicken, portabella and a turkey burger. Not much else to say except it's true the cashiers could at least smile. read more

For a person who doesn't enjoy eating with her hands, this was a brutal experience. Although it seemed to taste alright, the burger was quite sloppy. I ended up using utensils - which I'm usually okay with, however, the communal seating arrangement made it a lil awkward with everyone watching me go to town on this burger slop. read more

Yum! Turkey burgers!!! Organic ketchup!!! Yay!

Epic Burger is AWESOME! My daughter suggested we go there for an early dinner and I loved it! This place is a bit pricey for burgers, but it's so WORTH it! Next time, I'm taking my husband here as he is a burger expert and I know he'll approve. I highly recommend it to anyone. read more

Perfectly ok place to grab a quick bite while shopping near North & Clybourne, although this probably isn't going to be my go-to burger place in the city. Came in and ordered a junior (1 patty) burger with fries, and it came out in maybe 10 min or so. Burger was good (less fried / greasy than most quick or fast food joints), and the bun was possibly the best part. Fries ($2) were good and more of the natural-cut type. I'll probably go back if I'm hungry and in the area, but likely won't seek Epic Burger out for a craving. read more

We did go back earlier this week to try the Epic grilled cheese. It was on the 6-14-14. It was actually good. We both had Epic grilled cheese then added bacon, tomatoes I choose Cheddar cheese on wheat bread. Also I added fries, and a Joe lemon iced Tea in the bottle. My sister did the same but no fries a salad instead. Very filling and left to shop for some outdoor pillows at Pottery Barn. I love this food made to what you want. read more

The staff is friendly. The good was fantastic. Brandon was very nice to us. Definitely a keeper.

Super fast, great service and pretty cheap. The fries are to die for and the burger is fresh and delicious - definitely coming back when shopping in this area - awesome sauce! read more

Wish I could give it 0 stars!! Ordered burgers for my husband and I on my way home from an exhausting day at work. Picked up the order and brought it home. They could not have messed up the order any worse! Everything was wrong to the point we couldn't hardly eat it because we had toppings that we both disliked. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! Then my husband went back presenting the receipt and they would not offer any compensation because it wasn't the same day. Horrible business practice. read more