Cool place from the bar woodwork to the layout. The cheeseburgers and curds are very Neil Diamond: so good, so good, so good! The employees are great. They have quite a bit to juggle and do it all well. read more

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Dive bar, dive bar food. EXCELLENT SMASH BURGER THEY HAVE! They're trending all over socials for their infamous smash burger. And it's definitely worth the hype. It's huge, it's tasty, it's PIPING HOT! I actually think its a solid burger! I took off a star because of the buns they use, they end up and getting soggy towards the end of eating it. It's also very hectic in this place. You wander in and nobody assists, it's like being thrown to the wolves and you better know how to fight! I've been twice now. I think late at night was better. I'd return. read more

The Pleaser Smashburger - griddled onions, American cheese, Pleaser sauce, pickles, potato bun Textbook smash burger. Beef was seasoned, crispy, and properly lacey. Cheese was well melted on the beef, good house sauce, soft griddled onions, and potato bun held the whole thing well. A top tier burger in Chicago for sure. No issues with service. read more

Patty Please - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped by on Thursday night for a double burger, fries, and a Diet Coke with my husband and this truly might be one of the best burgers I've had in Chicago. It was quick, comforting, and absolutely delicious. I will say it's not a traditional bar/restaurant but that is what makes it cool. This spot has an edgy vibe, especially at night with the music and red lighting. The food comes wrapped in foil, not on plates, which is a nice sustainable touch, and there's seating both inside and outside. The staff were friendly, and the whole place feels like a neighborhood gem. You have to go, trust me on this one! read more

Patty Please - Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Alright, I'm about to rave about the smashburger at Patty Please. Ready? Seriously, food and service areis spot on every single time. The burgers get that perfect crispy lacey edge on the patty while keeping the inside juicy. I always go for raw onions to cut the richness, but the grilled are great too. The quality of the beef excellent. I suspect it's not just ground chuck, but I'm sure it's a trade secret never to be confirmed or denied. The American cheese is always perfectly melted, which is a big plus for me. Beyond the amazing burgers, the fries are worth a special mention. They're thin and perfectly salted, and they actually stay crispy! I'm not a huge fan of soggy fries, so this is a big win. Their cheese curds with jalapeno ranch. Top. Tier. The curds are perfectly fried, nice and golden brown on the outside with that satisfyingly squeaky cheese inside. And that jalapeno ranch dipping sauce? It's got just the right amount of kick and creaminess. Seriously addictive. The people who work here are always friendly and efficient, even when it gets busy. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and the service is always quick without feeling rushed. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. It's a great spot to grab a quick beer or enjoy a cocktail. Honestly, if you're looking for a really good burger in Logan, you absolutely have to check out. Give me a heads up and I'll join you. The $$$ quickly adds up on the particularly small cocktails and grabbing a seat can be difficult thus the name Small Bar.Otherwise they'd be 5 star worthy. 4.35 stars. read more

Patty Please - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So, i love me some small bar, and I finally got in to try patty please. Cheese curds and the double smash burger were on the dockett for us. Let's start with the curds. Oh, lawd. So amazing. A crispy, light batter and the cheese pulls are insane. The sauce is slightly tangy and the perfect accompaniment. Crispy edges, buttery bun, the perfect mustard/ketchup ratio, and crispy pickles. This burger is the archetypical smash burger. When people are craving a smash burger, this is the one. There is not one thing wrong with this burger, nor is there anywhere to improve. Come get one for yourself and you'll never go back read more

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Hot take - I was not super impressed by the burger. NOW, did it have lacey perfection edges, Yes! It was made fresh in front of us, the bar itself had great vibes, service was great... it just wasn't mind blowing like people say *shrug* we also tried the fries and cheese curds, both solid. Again, no real complaints, it's worth the visit. But strictly on the hype of the burger flavor, good not great. read more

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Next up on my quest to try all the "must-try" burger in Chicago..Patty Please. You probably heard of this smash burger pop up inside Small Bar. It's in a dive bar so you know that's the kinda atmosphere you're going to get. A lot of folks coming to try a burger and a lot of other regulars wanting to know why these strangers have come to invade their watering hole. In all seriousness everyone was mad cool. They do have a patio area on the back as well. The night I went in, it was pretty busy. Took about 25-30 minutes to get my order. My verdict....the burger was a damn good burger! I'd come back for it if in the right mood. Their fries also smelled and tasted as if they were dusted with pringles sour cream and onion flavoring. Can anyone confirm this for me? The curds were also very good. Besides the wait and the cramped space, I enjoyed my experience. read more

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For some reason I found myself on The Infatuation's website, and clicked on The Hit List. While the Santa Masa Tamaleria is interesting for a different day, Patty Please immediately caught my eye. Something about it drew me in as if with a high powered magnet, and I went same day. Let me tell you, if you think you will even remotely enjoy a smashburger, don't even read the review. Run, don't walk! Go now! Also, do not be surprised if you see me here multiple times a week, despite the fact that it is a little out of my way! The Pleaser is absolute perfection. It is simple, but done so mind-blowingly well that I was tempted to order a second one even though I wasn't even technically hungry when I ordered it. Everything that could possibly go well goes well. We start with none other than the patty. Louis Camille Maillard would cry at how amazingly and beautifully browned and crisp the edges of the beef were. It was an absolute delight, and this is coming from someone who typically orders burgers a medium or medium rare! However, there is more to it than that! The sauce was perceptible and offered a delightful tang. It was in the ideal amount to make itself known, but by no means overpowering or overdone. For the veggies, the onion added a small amount of sweetness, while the pickles added freshness, salt, and a little acid. Finally, there was the bun: I am not sure how exactly (and the foil wrapper may contribute), but it was warm, soft, fluffy and fresh tasting! Before we part ways, I have a confession: As the review was coming together in my mind, part of me wanted to gatekeep this place. The bar where Patty Please is located is small enough that it is actually named "Small Bar," and is popular and busty as it is. Add in a burger pop-up that is about to go viral on social media, and there will be a line around the block 15 minutes before they open! I did not want to contribute to the force that would put this deliciousness behind a 2+ hour wait known to fans of Au Cheval. Yet, I put my ego in check. There are influencers and social media personalities with a much greater following and reach than this putz with a Yelp page. Other than a couple devoted fans (I see you and I thank you), I'm not that interesting or important. Thus, I've decided to share my enthusiasm for this place with you here, despite any potential misgivings. Finally, the burger came out in a reasonable time frame for their small kitchen, the service was friendly and kind, and last but not least the prices for both the burger and some bar items (especially during happy hour) are more than reasonable! Thus, we have a smash hit, and I wish Patty Please nothing but the very best! I can't wait to return soon to try the double, and maybe bring a friend so can try the cheese curds as well. read more

Order food at the bar. Reasonably priced and great covered patio with self serve water and large tables. Next time I'd get a double so that the ratio of meat was better, and I'd get the cheese curds. Great happy hour that goes till 7, and broad range of beers + cocktails read more

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Bruh. This is the best smashburger hands down. The crispy edges, the potato bun, the onions. Whew. Add the bacon. Just do it. It's a little like organized chaos in there. Order at the bar and fight for a seat outside but baby it's worthy it. read more

Patty Please - Pleaser double with bacon - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located inside Small Bar, this newer smashburger place serves up some tastiness! The Pleaser comes as a single or a double, and comes with an onion smashed patty, American cheese, Pleaser sauce, and pickles, all nestled between a potato bun. We also ordered some cheese curds (garlic cheese curds) that was served with a side of jalapeno ranch sauce, and the Pleaser Fries, which were topped with a Pleaser onion patty and Pleaser sauce (basically, burger fries). The menu also offers grilled cheese and The Classic (that comes with American cheese on a potato bun with a choice of mayo, ketchup, mustard, and pickles). There are also add-ons, such as fried eggs, bacon, extra patties, and fries. The staff were friendly! Limited street parking in the neighborhood available. +smashburgers +located inside the Small Bar +neighborhood street parking available read more

Was excited to try their smashburger, but the burger was overcooked, dry, and bland. The staff were friendly. Fun dive atmosphere with a patio in the back. I would come back for drinks. read more

Not sure what happened!! Came here last night with my boyfriend and we both agreed the burger was extremely average. Not a lot of flavor and the meat was also verrrrry pink in the middle (we have no problem with it but I know some would not be ok with that). Fries were good and service was great too. We were hooked on this place at first but I think word got around town and quality has decreased. Won't be rushing to come back. read more

Patty Please - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

awesome vibe, easy free parking right in the middle of a wonderful residential area. patio was great and service was excellent. the burger was amazing. i would have complained the curds were overcooked and almost empty because of that but i really shouldn't even have ordered those, between the drinks and burger i knew i would be full. especially in this hot chicago weather mid summer. definitely will be back for burgers. read more

Patty Please - double patty pleaser with bacon $3 upcharge, worth it. cheese curds, eris cider. - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you're coming here from far I suggest getting here early as they could have lines or long wait times. Stopped in had a few beers and the pleaser burger and I must say 10/10. Worth the hype & worth the drive and money. My new favorite burger in the city, I loved the quality and the nice crust around the patty which I never had anything like it before. I will be back read more

Sooo good, and affordable. One of the best smash burgers I have had in Chicago! Also great cheese curds and fried pickles, would def go again, but i need to watch my cholesterol, lol. read more

The burger was delicious. The drinks and service were good. However, they need better ventilation. The kitchen smell will stick to your clothes. I suggest sitting outside. read more

SO DELICIOUS! Best burger in the city? And the fries... can't wait to go back! It's definitely busy on a weekend now, so be patient and expect a wait! They're trying to manage the influx of costumers. read more

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Burger was absolutely amazing! Worth a trip to try. In my top 5 burgers in the Chicago area.

A thirty minute drive and another thirty for the burger was it worth it the wait? Hell Yeah! It's a really cool spot to hangout Im definitely coming back and try the outside sitting. read more

Charming neighborhood bar with great happy hour specials and simple burger/fry menu. We got there at dinner opening and the staff was friendly and placed our order quickly. I ordered a classic single burger and my husband ordered the double pleaser Patti and side of fries. This goes as one of the best burgers I have ever tasted! It was a smash burger that leaves me wanting another one right now. This bar makes you feel like you have been coming there for ages. read more

Came for the first time after a bulls game with my friends. Bartender served us right away and answered all questions. There was open seating on a heated patio which was amazing since it was mid November! Music was fantastic- playing 2000s throwbacks all night! We ordered a lot of food and it came out pretty quickly. Everything was DELICIOUS! Fresh, perfectly seasoned, and the flavors complimented each other beautifully. The pleaser fries are a must order. Love this place and I will be coming back soon! read more