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    Firefly Burger

    4.1 (117 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Avery J.

    The burger was made on the grill with hot flames, & you can see them make it right before your eyes over the counter. One of the best burgers I've had. The fries were seasoned to perfection and the Ferrero milkshake is a MUST!! Service was timely and the server was kind and helpful in answering all of our questions and making sure our order was put in correctly! Unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

    Injected Backfire burger
    Judy S.

    Yes, yes, yes!! You can't go wrong with any sandwich here--seriously, pick one and prepare to be blown away. The burgers and chicken sandwiches are absolutely top-tier, the shakes are next-level, and the service is genuinely warm and friendly. And here's the kicker: they actually infuse the burger with extra cheese and smoke right at your table. My husband nearly lost his mind when that happened! It's a fun, casual spot with plenty of seating--definitely worth a visit.

    Sarah C.

    Love this place. The food was delicious. They have amazing house sauces. & the service was great. Definitely recommend

    Jazmine P.

    this is such an underrated burger place! My friend and I stopped in for lunch and their menu had a wide range of food and drink items. We got the kamikaze and firefly burgers with the smoke and cheese injection add ons, I would suggest not getting the regular cheese if you do the injection. they also had some great apps, a delicious salad, and an AMAZING briscoff milkshake, omg!!!!

    French Fries
    Daniel M.

    Great tasty food. Nice service. The inside is a bit small yet works. The ambiance is great. Nice place to get food.

    Karen G.

    One of the best burgers we have ever had hands down. I'm considering moving closer to this Chicago location just so I can have it more often. I've tried a lot of burgers in my life, but this one really hits different. The meat was juicy without being greasy, and the flavor was next level. Everything from the bun to the toppings was balanced. It was so good, I literally packed 2 more to take on the plane back to Phoenix. I ate one mid-flight and saved the other for when I landed. Still delicious. This place has completely raised the bar for me. Now I get why it's gone global flavor like this deserves to be everywhere. The place was clean, clean restroom and attentive staff.

    Onion Rings & Curly Fries with some dips sauces
    Joneice B.

    The food here was fresh, hot and good quality. Choose this spot as had a discount from restaurants.com. This venue is in the heart of Lincoln Park near the Apollo Theater. For food we grabbed onion rings, curly fries, and two burgers. I grabbed the backfire burger. This burger was really good but maybe too much sauce. My husband stated that menu said that burger come slathered in sauce. When I return, I will ask for less sauce or sauce on the side. It was too much for me. Anyhoo the burger was tender and cooked perfectly. The backfire sauce is spicy...but good. My husband enjoyed his firefly burger and his curly fries. The onion rings were stand out and would definitely order again. All in all a good dinner.

    Soup Spicy Backfire (Double)
    Shahriar Bin M.

    Love the food in this location. I like their "Seasoned Fries." Highly recommended for everyone. Price is very reasonable too.

    Egg bacon burger
    Caroline

    The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing!! I enjoyed the burger a lot and the fries were great. Also got to try the sauces and the spice was great. The music was the perfect level as well so it was a great sit down place. Can't wait to come back!

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    Justine C.

    Food here is so good! The burgers are drenched in their house sauce and it's delicious and juicy. They prepare each burger fresh and their french fries are also crispy. We tried their chicken tenders are they meet expectations overall. The prices are reasonable and the service is pretty fair. Parking can be limited due to its busy location, but worth checking out.

    Double-Kamikaze with French Fries. Single-Backfire with Curly Fries. Extra sauces

    i've been craving a big fat juicy burger for a WHILE and i'm so glad Firefly satisfied that need! I ordered a double Kamikaze and my friend a single Backfire, we both loved it so much, so full of flavor along with the fries and dipping sauces :)

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    Imran S.

    Great service and tasty food! The fries were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Great first meal on our trip to Chicago!

    George G.

    Bad Burger (Unflavored and Overpriced) I don't know how this place is getting 5 star reviews. Honestly one of the worst burgers I've had. Looked nice on the outside, but once you take a bite it was mainly mayo, bread and some other sauces. The meat was super thin and the bacon was hard and chewy. To top it off the burger cost $18. Don't go here if you want good food. Many other options on that street. Also, I think they are paying for 5 star reviews on Google reviews.

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    OMG!!! The Black Schawarma!!!! The pistachio milkshake! The kindness!!! Get in here! Wowza!!

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    Burger was delicious. Fries were unremarkable and overseasoned. Price was a bit steep for a burger and fries.

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    The food was disgusting in my opinion. The service we received was also pretty terrible. I would highly not recommend this place.

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    Ask the Community - Firefly Burger

    Is there a vegetarian burger option?

    yes, they have the option to substitute for an impossible patty (+$1)

    Do you offer gluten free bread?

    Yes, that is an option

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