Five Guys

I read all the bad reviews before coming and... they were just hating, having a bad day, or have…read morenever eaten a burger before to be an objective judge! Because no way did we eat at the same place. WOW! It's only been a handful of times that I've had the urge to write a review while I'm still eating because of how amazing the experience is. The ambiance is bustling and will FOR SURE keep you awake as you fill your belly. And the burger? It's not just a burger, it's culinary art and a full on flavor experience. I was full well before my plate was empty, but I simply could not imagine reheating any part of it later. The egg was cooked to sunny-side perfection, and every bite was ridiculous. It's bar-style, so the fries came out first, hot and paired with a garlic aioli that absolutely did what it needed to do. Everyone moves with purpose. The food, the service, the atmosphere--this place is a well-oiled machine of greatness. 1000/10. Will absolutely be back.

The reservation system is up! Making it SO MUCH easier to get a table and get food, so definitely…read moretake advantage of that or be prepared to wait for a while. So the burgers are worth the hype! 5/5 A single is two smash patties, definitely get the bacon and the egg on top of the burger because that what makes it amazing!! So don't skip on it! The bacon is truly the highlight, as most will tell you, not too chewy but a melt in your mouth thick cut bacon! Burger was cooked perfectly to order and The only thing that was a disappointment was the fries. Just not that great, not enough salt, but also the texture was off. Not worth the $8 2/5 Overall, it was a great experiment and I'd totally recommend you trying!

8.3 mi•Andersonville, Edgewater

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Crispy Fries & Potato Hash

Little Bad Wolf

4.4(2.6k reviews)

Had lunch today at Little Bad Wolf in Andersonville and ordered the Bad Burger -- and it was…read morephenomenal! Two juicy patties, American cheese, house-made pickles and red onion mayo. Nothing overly complicated -- just a really well-executed burger. Little Bad Wolf has the accolades to back it up. Time Out ranks its larger Wolf Burger #1 in Chicago, while The Infatuation actually prefers the Bad Burger, saying the simpler version allows the meat to shine. After eating it, I understand the hype.

Have you ever heard the story of the Little Bad Wolf... who huffed, and puffed, and blew my socks…read moreaway because of HOW DELICIOUS of an exerience it was? YUP FOLKS. The Little Bad Wolf isn't just a story... it's a phenom dot com restaurant that you NEED to visit! My family and I visited after a Saturday Cubs game and luckily, there were still a handful of tables available and we were promptly seated. The staff were super friendly and provided excellent service! Almost everyone at our table ordered the Wolf Burger after hearing my sister and her husband rave about it. When our orders came to the table, we were all PLEASANTLY surprised at how beautifully stacked and dressed our burgers were. A triple stack of patties, topped with cheese, bacon, a fried egg, crispy onions, and housemade pickles?! That's a recipe for delicious success right there! The Wolf Burger was indeed SCRUMPTIOUS! My goodness, I am still thinking about it two whole days later and how I can't wait to revisit this restaurant and try some more of their menu items. An honorable mention goes out to the delicious fries on the side!! They were the perfect cut, well-seasoned, and out-of-this-world. I HIGHLY recommend Little Bad Wolf to all folks looking for a delicious experience! The burger is sensational, the environment is impeccable, and this is a great spot if you're going on a date or out with friends.

1.8 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

Fresh flowers

Shrimp Tacos

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Bad Burger with fried onion strings

Gutenburg

4.5(22 reviews)

Gutenburg's egg and truffle burger is second to none…read more Beautifully seasoned, fried egg on top of a patty with cheese, truffle oil, and sprinkled with some crispy potato sticks. The brioche bun is flavorful and very soft. Each bite explodes with flavor. It's mostly soft and gooey, but the potato sticks add in a nice crunchy contrast. Sweet Potato fries were not great. Wasn't sure about the blue cheese crumble. The sweetness of the honey with the fries in combination with the bitterness of the blue cheese felt a little rancid. Hot dog was great. Pretzel was great. Crunchy on the outside, very soft on the inside, well seasoned. It was very busy and the line was very long. Gutenburg is located in the Time Out Market, which is essentially a food court. So there's really not much in terms of ambiance unless you enjoy bumping shoulders with strangers.

NO LONGER EXISITS DO NOT GO HERE. It should be specified on their website that the place has shut…read moredown

4.2 mi•Wicker Park, West Town

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Junior Hot Dog: buy one. Small appetites still deserve big flavor! Love the crispy potato sticks in this perfect bite.

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Small Cheval- Wicker Park

4.3(1.5k reviews)

An excellent burger joint. No frills, but an excellent vibe. Had a few high life beers and a…read moredelicious cheeseburger and fries. A picture is worth a thousand words, this is an EPIC spot to sit out on the patio when the weather is nice. Don't miss it. I might be giving it the "out of town" glaze but I'd go back.

What's not to love! Foods great! Service is quick! Eat in, out or to go! Tight space but it works!…read more Boozy shake or regular for work hours - try the cheeseburger and fries! Just a chip off the ol' block of AU Cheval!

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Inside Small Cheval Wicker Park 1732 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL Hamburger Cheeseburger Fries Shakes Beers & Drinks.Outside Patio.Cool!

Inside Small Cheval Wicker Park 1732 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL Hamburger Cheeseburger Fries Shakes Beers & Drinks.Outside Patio.Cool!

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Burger Alley Chicago

4.1(80 reviews)

0.2 mi•South Loop

Delicious burgers, very good onion rings as well. Only complaint is that the fries don't come with…read morethe burger but for how great the burgers are I can live with it.

Place is reasonably easy to find. Ordered easily and staff…read morewas reasonably friendly. The restaurant is uncomfortable metal chairs. Get food to go. KITCHEN IS SLOW AS HELL! Get ready for a 30 minute wait for a hamburger. The excessive long wait killed the desire to ever come back. It seemed like they had to chase the cow to kill it or the grill turned off. The burglar looks good. The patties are very under seasoned and bland. Similar texture to store bought hamburger. Burger totally falls apart while eating it.

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The Bad Apple

4.1(1.8k reviews)

7.0 mi•North Center

the food was 10/10 bussin for taco Tuesday. wife said the brisket tacos were fresh and then they…read moretold us they have an on sight smoker. the owner was there waiting tables making drinks and we thought he was back there making the food too lol. He was super cool. The atmosphere is dope too like real wavy, and the stain glass decor is really cool too.

The Bad Apple has truly turned bad. This used to be my go-to burger spot and overnight their food…read morequality seemed to go down. The unfortunate thing is that when you have expensive food, like The Bad Apple does, the expectation of consistently good food is higher and they haven't been able to deliver. The last few times I've had a burger from here I've been left underwhelmed. My go-to burger is the Da Bears Burger which runs $18 when you order from GrubHub. The last two times I've had the burger (once at the restaurant and once at home) the smoked brisket has been dry. On my last occasion the bottom half of the bun was burnt. It was barely edible without drowning it in sauce. I've reached the point that the price outweighs the food quality. We have too many delicious burger spots that are priced similarly or less to keep feeling like I'm wasting money,

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DMK Burger Bar

3.9(2.1k reviews)

4.9 mi•Lakeview

Yes- love it here. Awesome veggie burger and sweet potato fries. Had a great time. YUM!!!read more

DMK is one of our absolute favorites. The food is always incredible, and the quality never misses…read more The burgers are cooked perfectly, the toppings are fresh, and the fries are some of the best anywhere. Every time we go, the service is friendly and the atmosphere feels easy and welcoming. We've been going here for 10 years now. It's a place that just gets everything right! Great food, great people, and a consistent experience every visit. Always looking forward to coming back.

1.8 mi•River West, West Loop, Near West Side, West Town

Lamb, feta (on top), tapenade, tom and onion salad, tzatzki (on bottom)

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Green chile, bacon, egg and jack cheese

NADC Burger

3.6(128 reviews)

Best burger I've ever had. The burger was perfectly cooked, the beef was packed with flavor and the…read moresauce was unreal. Even the ketchup deserves a shoutout. Tangy, addictive and somehow makes everything taste even better. The atmosphere is awesome too. Great energy, cool vibe and the kind of place you immediately want to come back to. Do yourself a favor and order the Beast Mode Fries. Absolutely ridiculous in the best way possible. NADC lives up to the hype and then some.

This bar restaurant only serves one type of burger and fries. The NADC burger ($16) had two…read morepatties, onions, jalapeno, cheese, pickles, and their secret sauce. The burger was good. Folks in my party loved it. The fries were crispy and really good. Service in the beginning wasn't great. The guy taking our order was pissy. I wanted to order and pay separate from my group, but he said no and that he had to put in the order together. I also had to put away my bottle of water.

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The Dearborn

4.4(2.8k reviews)

1.2 mi•The Loop

Heard great things about this restaurant and decided to come here. The staff were nice and…read moreaccommodating. Our waiter explained everything on the menu well and even gave some recommendations. My friends and I all ordered different things-- I personally got the fish and chips. As basic as that was, I really enjoyed it. The batter was crispy, light, and flavorful. The cod was also pretty fresh, soft, and piping hot. The chips were great. I really enjoyed the fish and chips and highly recommend it to anyone that likes fish! 10/10 would come again.

Great vibe, was fairly quiet which was nice and overall the staff was friendly…read more The Parker rolls are a must, 12/10! As well as the fish and chips, I see why this beat Bobby flay, the fish breading was light but still crispy and the chips were amazing. Could live without the gnocchi, the texture was tough and shaped not like traditional gnocchi, sauce was light but lacked salt. Would highly recommend and we will be back!

3.8 mi•DePaul, Lincoln Park

$12 Martinis for Martini Mondays

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Spring desserts

Butcher & The Burger

4.0(1.2k reviews)

Love this place ! A delicious burger with many many seasoning options. Great fries and cute…read moreoutdoor patio off a Armitage on quiet side of Kenmore. Staff is super friendly BYOB is a plus

Had time to kill in this area after a date so I dropped in for a meal. I ordered the kids burger…read morewith cheddar, lettuce, and tomato as well as a small fry and cream soda. You get to choose your own seasoning and I had Gin (spelled like the drink per his introduction) surprise me. He went with the Italian seasoning and it was exactly what I needed. Burger was flavorful even though I got it well done since I can't have any pink/raw meat due to chemo. When I go back, I'll definitely skip the fries and get the regular sized burger. The seating area is small, street parking is free on Sunday, and the decor is very themed.

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Grass fed beef w/ Chicago steakhouse seasoning, on wheat bun

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Donte N.

Elite 24

469

3 years ago

As someone following a KETO diet, finding fast food options that fit my lifestyle can be a challenge. However, Five Guys has truly impressed me with their lettuce-wrapped burgers. I recently visited Five Guys and ordered their lettuce-wrapped burger, and it was absolutely fantastic. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and the lettuce wrap held everything together perfectly. What sets Five Guys apart is their commitment to quality. You can taste the difference in every bite, from the fresh toppings to the perfectly seasoned patty. I highly recommend Five Guys to anyone on a KETO diet looking for a delicious and satisfying meal. Their lettuce-wrapped burgers are a game-changer! read more

Linda S.

6 years ago

I was here on vacation and for the price you would expect quality but in reality it's basically typical fast food joint with low quality food and I rather of had left over pizza but some people like over salted food that's full of fat. This is hangover food at best the only time I could eat this fortunately I rarely drink so this will be my last time to 5 guys I hope this recommendation was helpful read more

Ryan J.

13 years ago

It may be a chain burger place but it's still really good. The price is right too. You can get in and out pretty quickly so it's a great lunch break spot. The only real complaint I have is the way everything is packaged in paper that gets all soggy from oil and grease. You basically can't take anything to-go because of that. Otherwise great. read more

Paul M.

3 years ago

Never before have I been there. I considered it to be pricey. The burger was fantastic. Somewhat crispier fries would be nice. To clean the tables in the kitchen, they must wring out the rags. One soda machine with a sign that is too small is malfunctioning. Lacking ketchup cups. All might be very simple to fix. read more

Greg N.

654

496

9 years ago

Hello fellow yelpers today I enjoyed myself in five guys in Chicago I had the bacon double cheese burger very good burger with the Cajun fries very nice doing a little work around the building on the outside but other than that it's a good place to go for our burger and my beautiful wife enjoyed herself read more

Jess G.

14 years ago

I had the BEST experience at this Five Guys location. We had visited a couple other locations in the past, so my expectations going in weren't that high. This location totally redeemed Five Guys' reputation. The staff was very friendly and made sure my order was perfect. Excellent customer service! read more

Alex L.

14 years ago

I love this place! High energy, bright lights, great location and awesome burgers and fries. A bit on the high side $$ wise, but a nice treat every now and then and a welcomed addition to the south loop! read more

MC A.

110

11 years ago

Hands down the best location! And the employees are super friendly, makes you feel like part of the family.

Rob V.

11 years ago

Good food, good service. They,ace was well kept and clean which is nice for a downtown location.

Ricky H.

430

8 years ago

This is the longest I have ever had to wait at a 5guys. It's not even busy what is the hold up?

Majed S.

12 years ago

I love this restaurant because the burgers taste delicious, and I hope to return to it

Timm G.

12 years ago

Not bad for a chain. If I want a good fast burger this place does a nice job.

Tina G.

10 years ago

This place was OK It could been a little cheaper the cheese was really good

Adrienne C.

13 years ago

Really Really good service everyone was nice and the food is amazing

Bo Y.

Elite 15

170

677

14 years ago

LOVE LOVE. Great Burger and Awesome Service.

Enzo P.

12 years ago

Hell yes, very good. Awesome burgers.

Herman B.

13 years ago

good burger

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