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Patty Please

4.5 (25 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Nolan F.

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.

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N.J. M.

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!

Christopher V.

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.

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Austin S.

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

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Paige K.

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.

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Jordan L.

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.

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Haley K.

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

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Nene H.

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.

Nicole C.

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.

double patty pleaser with bacon  $3 upcharge, worth it. cheese curds, eris cider.
Edward P.

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.

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

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