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Best burger in the West Loop, Chicago.
The West Loop has more named-burger restaurants per block than just about any other Chicago neighborhood. Picks below are every business in our overlay whose operator describes a burger as a signature item.
Burgers in the West Loop
Restaurants whose own website calls out a burger.
- Au Cheval Signature cheeseburger; egg-focused dishes; bone marrow.800 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Haymarket Pub & Brewery A Randolph Street brewpub serving craft beer from an on-site brewery alongside house-made sausages, smash burgers, pizzas, and pub fare.737-741 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Small Cheval Handcut golden fries; griddled-onion-and-Dijon cheeseburger; fried chicken tenders; shakes.1352 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Good Night John Boy 1970s-inspired decor; Sexton's Pizza smash burgers; craft cocktails.901-905 W Randolph St 1-2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Green Street Local 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
- The Bandit Miller Monday burger night; Taco Tuesdays; Wing Wednesdays; happy hour under $10.841-843 W Randolph St 1-2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- The Black Barrel Tavern Award-winning burger; signature cocktails (including zero-proof); weekend brunch; patio.1061 W Madison St Bsmnt-1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Ahuevo Cage-free eggs, fresh ingredients, local bread; egg sandwiches, burritos, and smashburgers.520 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Suarez Market Farm-fresh-egg breakfast bagels; cooked-to-order burgers; Belgian-style fries.131 N Clinton St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Small Cheval Famous fried chicken tenders; smashburger format; Hogsalt's casual sister to Au Cheval.150 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Shake Shack Angus beef burgers; hand-spun milkshakes; Chick'n Shack; late-night hours on weekends.185 N Morgan St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Cobra Lounge Hosts live music events across genres, with an in-house brewery (All Rise Brewing) 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 Gyros, Philly sandwiches, fish fillets, double cheeseburgers with gyro meat, and fresh pita bread.234 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Nick's Grill 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
- Park Tavern Chicago Tavern across from the United Center serving burgers, pizza, and craft beer, with a shuttle and parking validation for game and concert nights.1645 W Jackson Blvd 1,Mezz, and Patio, Chicago, IL, 60612
- Gutenburg German Inspired 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.433 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Portillo's Italian beef, char-broiled burgers, Chicago dogs, and chocolate cake shakes; drive-thru open until 1 AM daily.520 W Taylor St 1 and 2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Ricano's Restaurant 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 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.1104 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- White Palace Grill Classic 24-hour American diner on South Canal — breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, and Greek-owned comfort food, serving the South Loop since 1939.1159 S Canal St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Chicago Newsroom, INC Eclectic American menu — tacos, specialty burgers, salads, wings, fish & chips, and a prime French dip — plus artisan cocktails, global wines, and craft beer.500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Mcdonald's McDonald's on North Western — burgers, the breakfast menu, and McCafé coffee.23 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612
- Mcdonalds McDonald's on West Randolph — burgers, the breakfast menu, and McCafé coffee.1035 W Randolph St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Burger King Burger King inside the 500 W Madison Atrium food court — Whoppers and the chain's flame-grilled menu.500 W Madison St 011, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Burger King Restaurant Burger King on West Jackson — Whoppers and the chain's flame-grilled menu.547 W Jackson Blvd 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Five Guys Burgers & Fries Five Guys on South Clinton — hand-formed burgers, fresh-cut fries cooked in peanut oil, and free peanuts at the door.22 S Clinton St D, 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-cited West Loop burger destination; the operator describes it as a signature item, and the restaurant is walk-ins-only. Small Cheval is the casual sibling concept.