I placed a takeout order over the phone for some fries and their Single cheeseburger. The staff was great, very friendly and the food was ready by the time I arrived. The burger was really good. The meat patty had a crispy edge and their region sauce was good as well. The fries were freshly hand cut fries and also tasted great. I can definitely see myself returning in the near future for another burger. read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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! read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Basket Fries, Single Cheeseburgers, & Milkshakes - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Come here to meet up with my friends every so often. We always grab some fires and a shake before leaving. It's a 10/10 spot if you want that old diner feel while eating. The service is also amazing; you never have to wait longer than 10 minutes. read more

Old-timely little hamburger shop, with a handful of stools and a couple tables. Tidy. The burger patties are billed as 7 oz, but they are smashed rather thin and grilled quite crispy. Price is reasonable. Hand cut fries are also well-cooked, I.e. dark and crispy. Overall pretty good, but I must admit I prefer a thicker burger - either stacked thin patties or one thick one (the best IMO). 2 (or even 3) patties x 7 oz (yes 14 and 21 oz) burgers are on the menu! Worth stopping in if you're nearby. read more

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. read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Menu 12-13-23 - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Small cheese fry - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

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

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. read more

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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! read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Diggity Dos - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Single Cheeseburger Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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! read more

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Got caught in the rain but enjoyed a nice smash burger! I've been wanting to try this place and it definitely hits on a Sunday. Or any day for that matter, Smash burgers rule. Took a ride up north on the bike and just so happened to be in the neighborhood. Roscoe Village is pretty cool. The classic single cheese smash at Region is good! I'm not a fan of relish but it hit the spot the way they do it! The patties are perfect and flying off the bun with these beautiful Caramelized edges! Perfect. Bun was average but it's a good smash to add to your Chicago burger list! The girl at the front was really nice and they have outdoor seating which is a plus because the interior is very small. Didn't try the fries, but I heard these little kids after their baseball game talking about how amazing they are! Maybe next time. Thank you!! read more

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Burgers are good! They use the pink sauce on it. I believe it's the region sauce. The fries aren't the best fries you ever had but it's good for what it is. The inside is very small and they have a patio out. Good service. Recommend! read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Heard so many good things & finally made the trip up here. Ranked one of the best smash burgers in the city so I had to try. Ordered the 'Diggity Dos' and it was disappointing! The burger was extremely hot & crispy but the inside was dry while the basket & wrapper were soaked in grease. I normally use a generous amount of napkins when I eat but due to the extreme amount of grease on this burger, I required twice the amount. Also the patties, although not burned, had a burnt taste to them from the flat top. Probably residual grease taste left on the grill. Never coming back sadly, was fooled by all the great reviews and hype. read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - 'Diggity Dos' - shit was disappointing y'all - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

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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. read more

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I and a food and entertainment critic who covers Chicago and St Louis. I'm always amazed at restaurants boastful quotes, mission statement, etc but can't back it up. They say what the customer wants to hear. Went to The Region- Handcrafted Hamburgers in the charming Roscoe Village of Chicago. Been around since 2017 and was voted one of the Best of Chicago in 2018. That was then, this is now. They boast about their "mouthwatering handcrafted burgers". They mention "juicy on the inside, crispy on the edges". They have their famous Region Sauce. Every restaurant can have a bad day, however I can only critique it when I was there. There was no "juicy" at all. We ordered 5 burgers to go. They were burnt. Not cooked "well done". They were worse than that. They were really dry. And they put so little of their famous sauce on that you can hardly taste it. Did nothing to mask the over cooked burgers. Their buns were fabulous. About as soft and chewy as it gets. But based on the burgers, I would not go back. And their fries were so oily, the brown paper bag was soaked with an oily stain. If you want a great smash burger to match the quotes given here, next time in Chicago go to Red Hot Ranch, Fantastic! Heck, Steak n Shake is better than this place I reviewed. read more

After seeing the region on Chicago's best I had to give it a try. I will say the overall burger was very tasty. I do think the price was a bit much considering everything. The onion rings were really good. I will say give the region a try if you want a decent burger! read more

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Just moved to the neighborhood and decided to try out The Region. Was not disappointed. Best cheeseburger I've ever had. Perfect seasoning on the burger made it unique and amazing. Service was quick and friendly. I will definitely be back. I meant to take a picture but the food was gone too quickly. read more

I was recommended this place and I prefer a burger patty on the thinner side and this hit the spot! A really good smash burger! The toppings are simple, bun was soft, I would give it a 4.5/5 but the fries were not as good. Maybe a 3/5? They were out of onion rings when I went (around 3pm on a Thursday) but I would have loved to try them. Single cheeseburger, small fries and a coke for 19$. Overall, worth the try. read more

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Burgers are unique in comparison to others, but great. Employees were nice and greeted us well since it's our first time in Chicago, would definitely recommend. read more

Good burgers, tiny place, could be be cleaner. They do have great milk shakes. During the the summer they do have outdoor seating. read more

Really good lacy smash style burger. Good and fast service and cool diner vibe inside.

I've been meaning to go to The Region for a while after seeing them on Channel 9 burger contest and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered "The Double Regionette" 2 double cheeseburgers with onion, relish, and Region sauce with fries. The double cheeseburger with crispy fries will definitely fill up. It's a small place but people move in and out so there should be no problem finding a seat, outside seating weather permitting. They have a good system, and they get you served in no time. Street parking is no problem, and the Damen bus is a little over a block away. read more

Very very disappointing. Ordered for delivery and the sauce was bright pink and sweet. Not savory st all. Had also soaked the bun to the point of ripping. Dry burger. Fries were rock hard, cold, and dry. And the fries were two different sizes... read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A patty melt made without grilled onions and rye bread, instead made on white bread with pickles is the wrong recipe. Learn to make what you sell! read more

My cheese dog was sloppy for sure, but I can't lie, it did exactly what I needed it to do. Maybe I just love hot dogs. read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - Cheese dog - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mostly hype but good burgers. It's very steep and pricey for the amount you're getting but the meat seems to be quality. Their onion rings are very good but also very greasy. The burger and rings were both soaked in grease. Not sure how I'm going to handle this later... Got a plain vanilla milkshake. She was thick and delicious. One burger, shake and onion rings and 30.00 later-I'm not sure how I feel about it all. -A good "do it one time for the one time" read more

This is truly the best burger I've ever had... bold statement I know. The Diggity Dos was much bigger than I expected, I cant even imagine The Annihilation. WOW so good! read more

Low- key, hole in the wall spot for burgers, hotdogs and shakes. It's cafeteria style. I got the regionette which is basically a smaller size of their signature burger with caramelized onions which were a tad over cooked for me. It does not come with sides. Tried the onion rings. Overall it was fine. Food was okay but not bad. Service was great. read more

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The burgers here are great, unique and absolutely fantastic smash burgers done right. The fries are delicious, old school taste and the milkshakes are solid too. Also got the patty melt and that was delicious as well. Will definitely be going back soon. read more

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loved this place. Everything was extremely fresh. Best fries I've had in a while too! I ordered the patty melt and it was absolutely delicious. It completely melted in my mouth. And the sauce...SO GOOD. Next time I'm in chicago I'd love to come back. Service was great and the restaurant inside was super cute too. read more

The Region - Handcrafted Hamburgers - fried pickles (top left), grilled cheese (right of fried pickles), chicago dog (right), patty melt (bottom), cheeseburger (bottom left) - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loved the Region! We stopped in for a quick bite and grabbed a table outdoors as it opened up. The space is small but having the patio in the summer is great. I got the patty melt and fries -- it was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend this for an awesome local spot and can't wait to come back to try a shake. read more

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Burger too much sweet relish and too sweet sauce. Burger too small. Fries soggy and taste burnt. Milkshake price to size ratio 2:1. Burger size to price ratio 2:1. Service good. People nice. I like to see burger I like to hold burger I love to eat burger. read more

Small place that's focused on simple dishes executed well. The prices aren't cheap, but everything is fresh and cooked perfectly. Nice crispy edges on the burger. Tasty bun. Good sauce, pickles, and onions. The fries were freshly cut and not over-fried. They were slightly crispy and full of flavor. When you compare this to something like 5 Guys, the price is similar and the quality is better. The star of the show was the milkshake. Nothing fancy, but completely delicious. High-quality ice cream hand mixed with milk. What more do you need? Not too sweet at all. Just a rock solid and pleasurable experience. A lot of people leaving negative reviews seem to focus on the prices, but I think that is misplaced. It seems that these prices are somewhat standard these days when it comes to fresh ingredients and made to order food. I was looking for a delicious burger, fries, and milkshake and I got that in spades. read more

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We carried out 2 burgers, onion rings, fries and a milk shake. Our total was $57! Admittedly, Carry out is tough, but the packaging didn't help anything here. Foil wrap and paper boats. Maybe if we ate in, it would have been better. Burgers were soggy and onion rings were super greasy. The sweet relish likely was the cause of so much wet bun, but everything was steamed, wet and disappointing. The Region sauce was on the side and the containers were maybe 1/4 filled. The meat was good, but that was it. We won't be back- not worth the expense. read more