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The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers

3.9 (339 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Basket Fries, Single Cheeseburgers, & Milkshakes
Madeleine A.

Came here for early linner on a Friday & it got gradually more busy around 5:30pm mark. The store front is a bit small only 4 tables & counter seating. Also only one server/cashier for the whole spot but people still managed. Its set up like a classic dinner spot & love the plastic baskets & the tin cups for milkshakes. I was intrigued by the burgers since the smash burger patty went outside of the bun. The fries & burgers were delicious! We ate the burgers fast & lingered on the basket of fries as we dipped them in our milkshakes. The whole meal was about ~$50 so definitely not old school diner prices. The star review is based on food AND pricing for me but would try this spot again!

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Aesha E.

Region is good. I've driven by a few times and on a trip to Roscoe Village today decided to pick up for lunch. I'm not even sure you could call these smash burgers, they're so thin! I was skeptical at first, I'll admit, but it was good. Really greasy, though--make sure you have some paper towels or something down if you're doing take-out. Paper thin, and "lacy" is how they describe them and it's a good descriptor. I got mine with all their regular toppings, and could probably take or leave the sauce; I don't really remember what it tasted like even and it didn't add a lot to the burger. We got some fries and onion rings to go along with it. Neither of them would be something I'd write home about. The onion rings are better than the fries (though that may be different if you were having them there instead of making the ten minute drive home to eat). Prices overall do feel a little high--it was over $40 for a couple burgers and the sides. But I'm not mad I tried it. Most of the seating is outdoors in their sidewalk patio; there are only about four places to sit inside. Parking is street only and Roscoe is a popular place so you may have to drive around a bit or park down the block.

Paige K.

We've been on a burger hunt for the best burger in Chicago. Region has made a couple lists so of course it was on our radar. My husband went with the normal double and I got the smaller version with grilled onions and bacon. We ordered online for takeout with sides of fries and onion rings. Ok - the burger itself was tasty. I think top five for me BUT it was extraordinarily greasy. The bun was soggy. So that needs to be scaled back. The grilled onions were a must, the bacon was not necessary and a lil fatty for my liking. Wouldn't add that next time. But would def get that burger again with grilled onions. Fries were pretty good, also greasy though. We heated them up in our airfryer to get nice and crispy. Good flavor. The onion rings were good but we literally got like 7 onion rings for $7. So the portion needs to be upped for that price or I wouldn't order again.

Small cheese fry
Tony M.

Just stopped in to see what the hype is about. I just ordered a small cheese fry to eat in and I will say it was less than good. Portion size so small I could count the amount of fries with two hands that's 9 maybe ten fries and the cheese sauce was just plain/bland nothing special. All for $5.26 Not sure if I want to give the burgers a chance after this but will see.

Patty Melt
Davion H.

Me and a friend came to try this place. Was always super curious about the burgers since they seemed like huge smash burgers. So when we walked in we noticed the service immediately. One person was manning the entire front, and you could tell on her face that she was overwhelmed. She took orders, took out the food, made shakes/drinks, while also managing the front. Crazy, and it's a shame that she was by herself. I think she did amazing, but it's hard to support a business that doesn't care about properly staffing and overwhelming skeleton crew. Now for the food. I got a patty melt and onion rings. Food was pretty quick, which I guess was a plus. It was the food itself I was disappointed in. First the onion rings. Delicious batter, nice rings. The problem was the pricing and the amount I got. I paid around 9 dollars for 5 onion rings. 5! I'm sorry but I'm not in the business for paying $1.80 for a onion ring. Crazy! The patty melt was not good. Though the flavor of the hamburger patties was decent, the sandwhich itself was not. It looked half heartedly put together and the cheese wasn't even melted! Disappointment all together, especially for the price point. All in all I probably won't be back. Expensive for no reason, and pretty meh food.

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Rosa J.

Thursday, my husband & I stopped by The Region for lunch. (Cute & cozy little restaurant) We both ordered a smash burger with all the trimmings, fries, & soda. The burger tasted absolutely amazing. They cooked the food to order so it was very fresh & flavorful. By far, this was the best burger I have ever tasted & my husband agreed. Customer service was outstanding. Our next visit to Chicago, we will definitely be coming back to The Region for their delicious well seasoned burgers. Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Definitely a 10 out of 10.

Diggity Dos
Celine E.

Simply the best smashburger I've had in Chicago!! The crispy edges, the patty was still juicy. The patty is seasoned well, and overall just a delicious burger I'm still thinking about days later.... I split the double burger and a hotdog with my boyfriend! Burger is a bit pricey.. but honestly.. for the best burger in Chicago... I'll be back!

Diggity Dos and Basket Fries
Judy S.

What a fantastic little burger spot! The restaurant is very small and cozy, with only a few tables. They offer takeout as well. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered the Diggity Do and a basket of fries. The burger is a Smashburger and huge, and the fries were so good. I'm pretty sure I took those away from my husband! We shared the burger and fries and left stuffed. Next time you're craving a burger, hotdog, or patty melt, this is definitely the spot for some great American comfort food.

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Angel A.

This is probably in my top 5 burgers right now. The meat is super flavorful, the condiments are fresh, the bun is toasty. Love a good smash burger and this sits with the best of them.

Kate M.

A classic, greasy burger joint. The Region has a lot of hype, so I had high expectations going in. I should have done a little more research, because I didn't realize it was SO casual. It's an order at the counter type of place with a very limited menu. We were able to snag seats on the small patio and wait for the food. We went simple with two cheeseburgers and fries and sipped on canned root beer while we waited. The 7 ounce burger is served with with onion, relish, and Region sauce -- which was very delicious! It's definitely a smashburger, the burger was about twice the size of the bun! It was a little difficult to eat but tasted yummy. The fries were crispy but really small pieces, I'm thinking maybe we got the bottom of the fryer basket! I did try to order a water but was told they were out, which was kind of unusual...lol! It seemed to be a one-man show, so I did feel for the staff member who was taking orders, clearing tables, and serving food. Decent experience overall! The prices are high for what you're getting, but the food is good!

Single Cheeseburger Onion Rings
Jeff B.

This place has a cool small diner vibe with a few tables that will seat a dozen or more people inside and about the same outside on the street. We reviewed the menu, ordered our food, paid and decided to sit outside. We had just barely sat down when the server started out with our drinks and literally 2 to 3 minutes later she was placing our orders in front of us. We all order single cheeseburgers and sides - the burgers are smash burgers and have a very nice crust and good flavor. With the "region" sauce it made the burger even tastier.

Stephen C.

This corner spot doesn't look like much but the proof is in the pudding so to speak. The Region has n Roscoe Village was a planned stop in search or great smash burgers. The kind where the burger of thin and with crispy edges. Hard to find a good smash burger. It's a simple shop with limited but solid offerings. Surprisingly reasonable prices as well. Not to mention a nice street side patio to chill on. My buddy and I both had the double smash burger and a side of fries. The burger takes a few minutes but is well worth it! It stands up to any smash burger in town. Thin seasoned well and crisp around the edges. Their smash burger sauce has a distinct really savory flavor. It's not huge but it doesn't need to be as good as it is. The fries are fresh and not greasy. Fried perfectly fine well and crisp. Hats off to the grill man who makes excellent burgers while holding down the fort all on his own. Try them out you won't be disappointed.

Patty Melt with an Egg. Delicious. For real.
Michelle M.

This place is TINY, however, they also have outdoor seating. Honestly. It doesn't scream CLEAN. It's quite pricey but I always say... I'm willing to pay good money for good food. And the service wA very cool. We ordered three burgers and a two milkshakes and paid over $80. But it was constantly busy so they must be doing something right. I got a patty melt with an egg on top. Omgoodness. SO good. It says online that the milkshakes are share size. They are NOT. If everybody in your group wants a milkshake, trust me, order your own. Street parking but I don't think we had to pay. And they do have a very small bathroom.

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Popped in here randomly for a quick bite, hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had!!!

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