Best Burger in Chicago
5 restaurants compared
Price range: $12.00 – $35.99
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 5 Burger in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Au Cheval — 98% recommended, $12.00 (West Loop)
- Au Cheval — 96% recommended, $16.00 (West Loop)
- The Gage — 89% recommended, $22.00 (Loop)
- Bavette's Bar & Boeuf — 86% recommended, $35.99 (River North)
- Hopleaf Bar — 85% recommended, $18.00 (Andersonville)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#198% recommend
Au Cheval
West Loop·$$
The Burger
$12.00
Two griddled beef patties with American cheese, dijonnaise, pickles, and grilled onions.
Tip: This is the reason people wait 2+ hours — order it and don't overthink it.
#296% recommend
Au Cheval
West Loop·$$
Burger with Bacon and Egg
$16.00
The signature burger topped with thick-cut peppered bacon and a sunny-side-up fried egg.
Tip: This version is filling and rich — perfect if you're willing to wait and want to indulge.
#389% recommend
The Gage
Loop·$$
Venison Burger
$22.00
Ground venison burger with smoked gouda, fried jalapeño, woodland mushrooms, pickled onion, and mustard aioli.
Tip: Order the venison burger even if you're skeptical of game meat. The smoked gouda and toppings are perfectly balanced. This is one of Chicago's best burgers.
#486% recommend
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
River North·$$$
Wagyu Cheeseburger
$35.99
10 oz Double Wagyu Cheeseburger with American cheese, pickles, onions, dijonnaise, and hand-cut fries.
Tip: The wagyu burger is worth the premium. The marbling makes it juicy despite the pressed, griddled cooking. Ask for an extra-crispy edge if you like that texture.
#585% recommend
Hopleaf Bar
Andersonville·$$
Slagel Burger
$18.00
House burger featuring meat from a specific Midwest producer.
Tip: Get the burger with a Belgian Blonde or Dubbel—the caramel notes and body pair perfectly with the beef.