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    Firefly Burger

    4.1 (121 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    karina k.

    Yummy firefly sauce in burgers! The fries are great and onion rings are yummy also. The burger meat was high quality and tasty too. Done just right. We want to try all the burgers like the kamikaze and Wall Street. Abdel is the owner and he was so hospitable and nice. You will be happy you came! Mo is as also very nice to us and friendly.

    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.

    Farah A.

    The burgers here is OUTSTANDING !!! First time at Firefly burgers and it's safe to say this is my absolute favorite burger. Added bonus it is halal. We first ordered the cheesy curly fries and fried jalapeño bites. The fries were loaded with cheese, just the way I like it. The jalapeño were hot and crispy and tasted amazing. For the burger I had the Backfire with the smoke gun. They have a mini version too, which has a single patty. The burger is delicious, the buns are thick, and the sauces are just wow. Loved that it has a spicy kick to it. The plastic gloves provided at the table are so needed and so glad it is available. Tried the Ferrero Rocher milkshake and it was a favorite too. It's not crazy thick where it hard to get it up the straw. The consistency was perfect and you could taste the Ferrero Rocher, so good !! Must visit burger place in Chicago!! Check it out asap. The space is a bit tight , hope the business expands the space soon.

    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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    10 months ago

    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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    Thanks NaywriChi, Glad you enjoyed the experience :)

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    1 year ago

    Great burgers, pretty good service, and while the restaurant is smaller it's always clean.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, friendly service. Burgers were huge. Nice little burger joint. Convenient to DePaul University.

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    Service is amazing the burgers are just perfect juicy and nice! Big portions and they have gluten free option for buns

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    One of the best Halal burger spots in Chicago. We ordered Smokey with cheese injection and it was delicious. Would definitely recommend

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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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