Burgers

[SKO]

A list.

Epic Burger should be nowhere near that list. What should be on that list is J. Wellington's. I urge you all to go there if you can find a minute.

Appreciate the recommendation.

Yeah, I was gonna say that list sucks.  Anyone who knows anything about Chicago knows that the Billy Goat burger, compared to all of the choices in Chicago, sucks a real billy goat's left nut.  If you're visiting Chicago, then yeah check out the Billy Goat on Hubbard under the Michigan Avenue bridge, have a beer and a burger, but bear in mind you're doing it for the ambience and the kitsch--not for a particularly special burger.  The various Billy Goats are actually good places to hit up for an omelette and hash brown breakfast but their burger should be nowhere near anyone's top burger list for Chicago.  Also, Five Guys--while outstanding--is a chain that's based in Pennsylvania.  In the same vein, I guess Portillo's can stay.  Even though it's a chain, it's a local chain, although if your not getting a beef or beef/sausage combo, you're a dope.  In fairness, though, I've never had Portillo's burger.  

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.  What's not on the list but should be is the Hop Haus.  There's one at Clark and Howard in Rogers Park and one on Franklin and Grand in River North.  That's one of the best burgers I've ever had.

Point is, that list is only half-way accurate.  Thanks, Oleg.  Thanks a lot for another useless HuffPo link.

The PANK helmet is so Huey doesn't hurt himself stepping off his soapbox.

So you *like* the Billy Goat burger then?

No. I *like* it when you get riled up over something Chicago-related.

Well excuse *me* for having some civic pride, you confederate dandy.

Intrepid Reader TEC: *Burns Georgia*

[Quality Start Machine]

A list.

Epic Burger should be nowhere near that list. What should be on that list is J. Wellington's. I urge you all to go there if you can find a minute.

Appreciate the recommendation.

Yeah, I was gonna say that list sucks.  Anyone who knows anything about Chicago knows that the Billy Goat burger, compared to all of the choices in Chicago, sucks a real billy goat's left nut.  If you're visiting Chicago, then yeah check out the Billy Goat on Hubbard under the Michigan Avenue bridge, have a beer and a burger, but bear in mind you're doing it for the ambience and the kitsch--not for a particularly special burger.  The various Billy Goats are actually good places to hit up for an omelette and hash brown breakfast but their burger should be nowhere near anyone's top burger list for Chicago.  Also, Five Guys--while outstanding--is a chain that's based in Pennsylvania.  In the same vein, I guess Portillo's can stay.  Even though it's a chain, it's a local chain, although if your not getting a beef or beef/sausage combo, you're a dope.  In fairness, though, I've never had Portillo's burger.  

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.  What's not on the list but should be is the Hop Haus.  There's one at Clark and Howard in Rogers Park and one on Franklin and Grand in River North.  That's one of the best burgers I've ever had.

Point is, that list is only half-way accurate.  Thanks, Oleg.  Thanks a lot for another useless HuffPo link.

The PANK helmet is so Huey doesn't hurt himself stepping off his soapbox.

So you *like* the Billy Goat burger then?

No. I *like* it when you get riled up over something Chicago-related.

Well excuse *me* for having some civic pride, you confederate dandy.

...and which of you guys drinks liquor that has the Chicago flag on the label?

[SKO]

A list.

Epic Burger should be nowhere near that list. What should be on that list is J. Wellington's. I urge you all to go there if you can find a minute.

Appreciate the recommendation.

Yeah, I was gonna say that list sucks.  Anyone who knows anything about Chicago knows that the Billy Goat burger, compared to all of the choices in Chicago, sucks a real billy goat's left nut.  If you're visiting Chicago, then yeah check out the Billy Goat on Hubbard under the Michigan Avenue bridge, have a beer and a burger, but bear in mind you're doing it for the ambience and the kitsch--not for a particularly special burger.  The various Billy Goats are actually good places to hit up for an omelette and hash brown breakfast but their burger should be nowhere near anyone's top burger list for Chicago.  Also, Five Guys--while outstanding--is a chain that's based in Pennsylvania.  In the same vein, I guess Portillo's can stay.  Even though it's a chain, it's a local chain, although if your not getting a beef or beef/sausage combo, you're a dope.  In fairness, though, I've never had Portillo's burger.  

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.  What's not on the list but should be is the Hop Haus.  There's one at Clark and Howard in Rogers Park and one on Franklin and Grand in River North.  That's one of the best burgers I've ever had.

Point is, that list is only half-way accurate.  Thanks, Oleg.  Thanks a lot for another useless HuffPo link.

The PANK helmet is so Huey doesn't hurt himself stepping off his soapbox.

So you *like* the Billy Goat burger then?

No. I *like* it when you get riled up over something Chicago-related.

Well excuse *me* for having some civic pride, you confederate dandy.

...and which of you guys drinks liquor that has the Chicago flag on the label?

I was disappointed to hear that Shitty's does not sell this particular spirit.

[Bort]

A list.

Epic Burger should be nowhere near that list. What should be on that list is J. Wellington's. I urge you all to go there if you can find a minute.

Appreciate the recommendation.

Yeah, I was gonna say that list sucks.  Anyone who knows anything about Chicago knows that the Billy Goat burger, compared to all of the choices in Chicago, sucks a real billy goat's left nut.  If you're visiting Chicago, then yeah check out the Billy Goat on Hubbard under the Michigan Avenue bridge, have a beer and a burger, but bear in mind you're doing it for the ambience and the kitsch--not for a particularly special burger.  The various Billy Goats are actually good places to hit up for an omelette and hash brown breakfast but their burger should be nowhere near anyone's top burger list for Chicago.  Also, Five Guys--while outstanding--is a chain that's based in Pennsylvania.  In the same vein, I guess Portillo's can stay.  Even though it's a chain, it's a local chain, although if your not getting a beef or beef/sausage combo, you're a dope.  In fairness, though, I've never had Portillo's burger.  

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.  What's not on the list but should be is the Hop Haus.  There's one at Clark and Howard in Rogers Park and one on Franklin and Grand in River North.  That's one of the best burgers I've ever had.

Point is, that list is only half-way accurate.  Thanks, Oleg.  Thanks a lot for another useless HuffPo link.

The PANK helmet is so Huey doesn't hurt himself stepping off his soapbox.

So you *like* the Billy Goat burger then?

No. I *like* it when you get riled up over something Chicago-related.

Well excuse *me* for having some civic pride, you confederate dandy.

...and which of you guys drinks liquor that has the Chicago flag on the label?

And it looks like some Mick owes me an apology.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

A list.

Epic Burger should be nowhere near that list. What should be on that list is J. Wellington's. I urge you all to go there if you can find a minute.

Appreciate the recommendation.

Yeah, I was gonna say that list sucks.  Anyone who knows anything about Chicago knows that the Billy Goat burger, compared to all of the choices in Chicago, sucks a real billy goat's left nut.  If you're visiting Chicago, then yeah check out the Billy Goat on Hubbard under the Michigan Avenue bridge, have a beer and a burger, but bear in mind you're doing it for the ambience and the kitsch--not for a particularly special burger.  The various Billy Goats are actually good places to hit up for an omelette and hash brown breakfast but their burger should be nowhere near anyone's top burger list for Chicago.  Also, Five Guys--while outstanding--is a chain that's based in Pennsylvania.  In the same vein, I guess Portillo's can stay.  Even though it's a chain, it's a local chain, although if your not getting a beef or beef/sausage combo, you're a dope.  In fairness, though, I've never had Portillo's burger.  

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.  What's not on the list but should be is the Hop Haus.  There's one at Clark and Howard in Rogers Park and one on Franklin and Grand in River North.  That's one of the best burgers I've ever had.

Point is, that list is only half-way accurate.  Thanks, Oleg.  Thanks a lot for another useless HuffPo link.

The PANK helmet is so Huey doesn't hurt himself stepping off his soapbox.

So you *like* the Billy Goat burger then?

No. I *like* it when you get riled up over something Chicago-related.

Well excuse *me* for having some civic pride, you confederate dandy.

...and which of you guys drinks liquor that has the Chicago flag on the label?

And it looks like some Mick owes me an apology.

Just because it comes from Chicago doesn't mean I automatically buy in to it.   Exhibit A:  Jim Belushi.

Besides, that stuff tastes like a dead dog's anus.  I ain't apologizing for shit.

[Bort]

A list.

Epic Burger should be nowhere near that list. What should be on that list is J. Wellington's. I urge you all to go there if you can find a minute.

Appreciate the recommendation.

Yeah, I was gonna say that list sucks.  Anyone who knows anything about Chicago knows that the Billy Goat burger, compared to all of the choices in Chicago, sucks a real billy goat's left nut.  If you're visiting Chicago, then yeah check out the Billy Goat on Hubbard under the Michigan Avenue bridge, have a beer and a burger, but bear in mind you're doing it for the ambience and the kitsch--not for a particularly special burger.  The various Billy Goats are actually good places to hit up for an omelette and hash brown breakfast but their burger should be nowhere near anyone's top burger list for Chicago.  Also, Five Guys--while outstanding--is a chain that's based in Pennsylvania.  In the same vein, I guess Portillo's can stay.  Even though it's a chain, it's a local chain, although if your not getting a beef or beef/sausage combo, you're a dope.  In fairness, though, I've never had Portillo's burger.  

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.  What's not on the list but should be is the Hop Haus.  There's one at Clark and Howard in Rogers Park and one on Franklin and Grand in River North.  That's one of the best burgers I've ever had.

Point is, that list is only half-way accurate.  Thanks, Oleg.  Thanks a lot for another useless HuffPo link.

The PANK helmet is so Huey doesn't hurt himself stepping off his soapbox.

So you *like* the Billy Goat burger then?

No. I *like* it when you get riled up over something Chicago-related.

Well excuse *me* for having some civic pride, you confederate dandy.

...and which of you guys drinks liquor that has the Chicago flag on the label?

And it looks like some Mick owes me an apology.

Just because it comes from Chicago doesn't mean I automatically buy in to it.   Exhibit A:  Jim Belushi.

Besides, that stuff tastes like a dead dog's anus.  I ain't apologizing for shit.

That's only because someone put ketchup on the dead dog's anus.

[Quality Start Machine]

A list.

Epic Burger should be nowhere near that list. What should be on that list is J. Wellington's. I urge you all to go there if you can find a minute.

Appreciate the recommendation.

Yeah, I was gonna say that list sucks.  Anyone who knows anything about Chicago knows that the Billy Goat burger, compared to all of the choices in Chicago, sucks a real billy goat's left nut.  If you're visiting Chicago, then yeah check out the Billy Goat on Hubbard under the Michigan Avenue bridge, have a beer and a burger, but bear in mind you're doing it for the ambience and the kitsch--not for a particularly special burger.  The various Billy Goats are actually good places to hit up for an omelette and hash brown breakfast but their burger should be nowhere near anyone's top burger list for Chicago.  Also, Five Guys--while outstanding--is a chain that's based in Pennsylvania.  In the same vein, I guess Portillo's can stay.  Even though it's a chain, it's a local chain, although if your not getting a beef or beef/sausage combo, you're a dope.  In fairness, though, I've never had Portillo's burger.  

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.  What's not on the list but should be is the Hop Haus.  There's one at Clark and Howard in Rogers Park and one on Franklin and Grand in River North.  That's one of the best burgers I've ever had.

Point is, that list is only half-way accurate.  Thanks, Oleg.  Thanks a lot for another useless HuffPo link.

The PANK helmet is so Huey doesn't hurt himself stepping off his soapbox.

So you *like* the Billy Goat burger then?

No. I *like* it when you get riled up over something Chicago-related.

Well excuse *me* for having some civic pride, you confederate dandy.

...and which of you guys drinks liquor that has the Chicago flag on the label?

And it looks like some Mick owes me an apology.

Just because it comes from Chicago doesn't mean I automatically buy in to it.   Exhibit A:  Jim Belushi.

Besides, that stuff tastes like a dead dog's anus.  I ain't apologizing for shit.

Jim Belushi sucks less than you do.

[CT III]

A list.

Epic Burger should be nowhere near that list. What should be on that list is J. Wellington's. I urge you all to go there if you can find a minute.

Appreciate the recommendation.

Yeah, I was gonna say that list sucks.  Anyone who knows anything about Chicago knows that the Billy Goat burger, compared to all of the choices in Chicago, sucks a real billy goat's left nut.  If you're visiting Chicago, then yeah check out the Billy Goat on Hubbard under the Michigan Avenue bridge, have a beer and a burger, but bear in mind you're doing it for the ambience and the kitsch--not for a particularly special burger.  The various Billy Goats are actually good places to hit up for an omelette and hash brown breakfast but their burger should be nowhere near anyone's top burger list for Chicago.  Also, Five Guys--while outstanding--is a chain that's based in Pennsylvania.  In the same vein, I guess Portillo's can stay.  Even though it's a chain, it's a local chain, although if your not getting a beef or beef/sausage combo, you're a dope.  In fairness, though, I've never had Portillo's burger.  

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.  What's not on the list but should be is the Hop Haus.  There's one at Clark and Howard in Rogers Park and one on Franklin and Grand in River North.  That's one of the best burgers I've ever had.

Point is, that list is only half-way accurate.  Thanks, Oleg.  Thanks a lot for another useless HuffPo link.

The PANK helmet is so Huey doesn't hurt himself stepping off his soapbox.

So you *like* the Billy Goat burger then?

No. I *like* it when you get riled up over something Chicago-related.

Well excuse *me* for having some civic pride, you confederate dandy.

...and which of you guys drinks liquor that has the Chicago flag on the label?

And it looks like some Mick owes me an apology.

Just because it comes from Chicago doesn't mean I automatically buy in to it.   Exhibit A:  Jim Belushi.

Besides, that stuff tastes like a dead dog's anus.  I ain't apologizing for shit.

Jim Belushi sucks less than you do.

Let's not say things we can't take back.

[R-V]

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.

M Burger isn't a chain - didn't know this when I went there, but apparently it's a Lettuce restauraunt. I'd put it on par with Steak N Shake, a solid burg but nothing spectacular. If I remember correctly they had the same skinny fries as Steak N Shake.

The first time I went to Grafton I left thinking that it was one of the best burgers EVAH. Strangely when I went back it seemed just alright. Maybe the ketchup was extra good the first time or something. Good mac and cheese there though.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

M Burger--isn't that also a chain?

I've been to the Grafton several times, never knew their burger was so special but it least it's an original Chicago place.

M Burger isn't a chain - didn't know this when I went there, but apparently it's a Lettuce restauraunt. I'd put it on par with Steak N Shake, a solid burg but nothing spectacular. If I remember correctly they had the same skinny fries as Steak N Shake.

The first time I went to Grafton I left thinking that it was one of the best burgers EVAH. Strangely when I went back it seemed just alright. Maybe the ketchup was extra good the first time or something. Good mac and cheese there though.

I always associate the Grafton with their curry fries.  I'm sure I've had the burger, though it's been years so I just don't recall how good it is.  I may have to check in to remind myself.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

DPD.

Also, Monks on Lake Street (best burger in the Loop IMO) and Moody's on Broadway in Edgewater should be on the list ahead of some of these posers.

[Bort]

The best burger I've ever had in Chicago? Well, there's this little local joint called The White Castle. They have these miniature burgers served on rolls, which they call "Sliders." Now that's a real Chicago classic. 3 of those and a hot dog with extra ketchup and I feel like local Chicago personality Jim Belushi felt when filming the classic comedy Curly Sue: satisfied with a job well done.

[Quality Start Machine]

McDonald's #1 sits right in Des Plaines, and theie headquarters are in Oakbrook, which is Chicago enough.

So go have a Big Mac and chill the fuck out.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

The best burger I've ever had in Chicago? Well, there's this little local joint called The White Castle. They have these miniature burgers served on rolls, which they call "Sliders." Now that's a real Chicago classic. 3 of those and a hot dog with extra ketchup and I feel like local Chicago personality Jim Belushi felt when filming the classic comedy Curly Sue: satisfied with a job well done.

Okay.  I laughed.

ARE YOU HAPPY NOW, YOU STICK-POKING MONSTER*?

*Which I call STICKPOKEASAURUS.

[Tinker to Evers to Chance]

Guys, the only burger worth mentioning is Fuddruckers.  It has "World's Greatest Hamburgers" right there on the sign outside.

The only problem I have with it is they don't have TVs, which means that I'm not able to eat there on Wednesdays at 9:00, lest I miss "The Defenders" on CBS, which is truly the greatest thing to ever happen to television since "According to Jim".