1578 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-255-0055
Meat-on-meat burgers called stackers, with shortribs, pulled pork or prosciutto piled on top of the beef patty, are the ultimate indulgent for carnivores at this eatery. A design-your-own burger option tempts with toppings such as sriracha aioli, pickled red onions, banana peppers and fried onion strings.
1021 W. Armitage Ave. 773-697-3735
Thanks to five bun choices, 10-plus patty options, dozen or so spice blends and 20-plus toppings, the
potential burger combinations at this corner shop are dizzying. Fries made from heirloom Kennebec
potatoes are just thick enough and addictively crispy.
1301 W. Schubert Ave. 773-472-7738
The juicy patties and plentiful pick-your-own toppings make this sports bar a standout when it
comes to burgers. Competitive eaters can sign up for the Rockstar Burger Challenge, a quadruple patty
burger piled high with cheese, bacon, onion strings. It’s $30 if you don’t polish it off in 30 minutes—
and free if you do.
1800 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-915-0071
The burgers at this popular brewpub are best washed down with one of many craft ales, all brewed right on-site. Beef burgers come with topping combos such as roasted garlic, Stilton cheese and German mustard or goat cheese, spinach and onion marmalade.
