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Best burger in the West Loop, Chicago
Burger-focused kitchens stack up block after block here — from the walk-ins-only line at Au Cheval to casual counters. Picks below are every business in our directory whose operator describes a burger as a signature item.
Burgers in the West Loop
Restaurants whose own website calls out a burger.
- Au Cheval Open now Signature cheeseburger; egg-focused dishes; bone marrow.800 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Haymarket Pub & Brewery Open now A Randolph Street brewpub serving craft beer from an on-site brewery alongside house-made sausages, smash burgers, pizzas, and pub fare, notable for winning NABA International Beer Awards silver medals for its Speakerswagon Pilsner and Chicago Tavern Beer.737-741 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Small Cheval Open now A casual burger spot from Hogsalt Hospitality — the more accessible sibling to Au Chavel — notable for its handcut golden fries, griddled-onion-and-Dijon cheeseburger, fried chicken tenders, and shakes.1352 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Good Night John Boy Open now A 1970s-themed disco-cocktail bar on Randolph Street operated by Forward Hospitality Group, featuring smash burgers from a Sexton's Pizza partnership and a craft-cocktail program, notable for its 1970s-inspired decor, Sexton's Pizza smash burgers, and craft cocktails.901-905 W Randolph St 1-2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Green Street Local Open now A casual West Loop gastropub on Green Street with American pub fare — burgers, pizza, pasta, tacos, wings, seafood — plus an extensive beer selection.130 S Green St 1st & 2nd, Chicago, IL, 60607
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- The Bandit Open now A West Loop bar-and-restaurant hybrid from DineAmic Hospitality, leaning into farm-to-bar fare alongside a sports-centric atmosphere, featuring wings, tacos, burgers, disco fries, and cocktails alongside lots of TVs.841-843 W Randolph St 1-2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- The Black Barrel Tavern Open now A Madison Street tavern serving scratch-made Americana fare, craft beer, and a signature cocktail list including zero-proof options, known for its award-winning burger and weekend brunch.1061 W Madison St Bsmnt-1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Ahuevo Open now The menu centers on egg sandwiches, burritos, and smashburgers, with an 'eggsperience'-themed approach that emphasizes quality cage-free eggs and locally-sourced bread.520 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Suarez Market Open now A French Market vendor serving made-to-order breakfast bagels with farm-fresh eggs, build-your-own salads, and cooked-to-order burgers paired with Belgian-style fries, plus a full-service bar with craft beers.131 N Clinton St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Small Cheval Open now The Riverside Plaza location of Hogsalt Hospitality's smashburger concept and casual sister to Au Cheval, Small Cheval serves signature cheeseburgers, famous fried chicken tenders, golden fries, and milkshakes in a relaxed atmosphere with outdoor patio seating.150 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Shake Shack Open now The West Loop location of the Shake Shack national chain at 185 North Morgan serves made-to-order Angus beef burgers, hand-spun milkshakes, crispy chicken sandwiches (including the Chick'n Shack), and house-made lemonades, plus beer and wine, and is notable for its late-night hours on weekends.185 N Morgan St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Cobra Lounge Open now Working-class West Loop neighborhood music venue and bar on North Ashland Avenue, notable for hosting live music events across genres, an in-house All Rise Brewing taproom operating in the adjacent space, and a casual food menu by Chef Jason Gilmore that leans burgers, chicken, and vegetarian options with a Chicago rock-and-roll twist.231 N Ashland Ave 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Mr. Greek Gyros Open now A Greektown counter on South Halsted in operation since 1997, specializing in gyros, burgers, and Greek potatoes with late-night hours through the week, notable for its gyros, Philly sandwiches, fish fillets, double cheeseburgers with gyro meat, and fresh pita bread.234 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Nick's Grill Open now Quick-service Chicago classics — char-grilled Angus burgers, Italian beef, hot dogs, and salads — tucked inside the Accenture Tower at 500 W Madison.500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Gutenburg German Inspired Open now Weekday lunch-only smashburger shop on West Van Buren with a German-American slant — smashed-thin patties, German-style sausages, soft pretzels, and jar desserts (operated by Evettes Sheffield LLC).433 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Portillo's Open now Italian beef, char-broiled burgers, Chicago dogs, and chocolate cake shakes are offered; drive-thru open until 1 AM daily (Portillo's).520 W Taylor St 1 and 2, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
- Ricano's Restaurant Open now Family-owned Mexican-American restaurant on South Ashland serving traditional Mexican alongside burgers, burritos, and sandwiches across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.230 S Ashland Ave 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Waffles Open now West Loop location of Chicago Waffles, a breakfast-and-brunch shop on Madison Street with a wide range of housemade waffles, pancakes, burgers, and sandwiches, recognized by Time Out Chicago as Best New Breakfast Place in 2012.1104 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- White Palace Grill Open now Classic 24-hour American diner on South Canal — breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, and Greek-owned comfort food, serving the South Loop since 1939 and featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.1159 S Canal St, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
- McDonald's Open now McDonald's on North Western, part of the McDonald's restaurant group, offers burgers, the breakfast menu, and McCafé coffee.23 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
- McDONALDS Open now McDonald's on West Randolph — burgers, the breakfast menu, and McCafé coffee (McDonald's).1035 W Randolph St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Burger King Burger King, part of the Burger King chain, operates inside the 500 W Madison Atrium food court, offering Whoppers and the chain's flame-grilled menu.500 W Madison St 011, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Burger King Restaurant Open now Burger King on West Jackson — a location of the Burger King chain offering Whoppers and their flame-grilled menu.547 W Jackson Blvd 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Datassential, Inc. Founded in Chicago in 2001, serves distributors, manufacturers, and major brands like Burger King and Starbucks with trend analysis, competitive benchmarking, and sales intelligence.176 N Racine Ave 250, Chicago, IL, 60607
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the most famous burger in the West Loop?
- Au Cheval on West Randolph is the most-mentioned burger spot across the published Chicago guides we track; the operator describes it as a signature item, and the restaurant is walk-ins-only. Small Cheval is the casual sibling concept.
Listings checked against City of Chicago license status and our closure records on 2026-08-09. Most recent individual pick verified 6 days ago.