What is the best burgers restaurant in Chicago?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, The Marq is currently the top-rated burgers restaurant in Chicago with a Harry Score of 73/100.

How does Harry Hungry score burgers restaurants in Chicago?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap burgers restaurants in Chicago to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Chicago on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Chicago, IL

Best Burgers in Chicago.

Harry currently ranks 8 burgers spots in Chicago, scoring 34–74 on the Harry Score. Prices run $ to $$.

A burger is an engineering problem. Structure first — it has to survive being held. Then fat, seasoning, and a bun that knows its job is to hold, not to star. Harry is unmoved by brioche towers, gold leaf, and anything requiring a skewer. The patty either earns it or it doesn't.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 11 July 2026

The Marq

hamburger · burgers

60 W Adams St, Chicago

4.5 across 1.4k Google reviews; ranked #413 of 10,145 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Burger Bar Chicago

hamburger · burgers

1150 S Michigan Ave Near, Chicago

4.2 across 3.4k Google reviews; build-your-own gourmet burgers pair with craft beers & handmade shakes in a funky space.

Harry

Worth It

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association

hamburger · burgers

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

4.3 across 4.8k Google reviews; hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen….

Harry

Worth It

Shake Shack Willis Tower

hamburger · burgers

316 W Jackson Blvd Suite L1-20, Chicago

4.2 across 537 Google reviews; hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen….

Harry

Worth It

Devil Dawgs on State

hot-dog · fast-food

767 S State St, Chicago

4.4 across 4.0k Google reviews; laid-back counter-serve joint offering creative hot dogs, burgers, and milkshakes,….

Harry

Worth It

Luke's Italian Beef

italian · sandwich-shop

215 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago

4.4 across 2.2k Google reviews; check tablecloths lend a classic vibe to this Italian spot known for beef sandwiches &….

Harry

Worth It

Jollibee

chicken · family

116 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

3.2 across 2.0k Google reviews; popular Philippines-based chain globally known for its famed fried chicken, spaghetti….

Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.

Harry

Worth It

McDonald's

fast-food · hamburger

180 W Adams St, Chicago

3.7 across 1.5k Google reviews; classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about burgers in Chicago

What is the best burgers restaurant in Chicago?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, The Marq is currently the top-rated burgers restaurant in Chicago with a Harry Score of 73/100.
How does Harry Hungry score burgers restaurants in Chicago?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap burgers restaurants in Chicago to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Chicago on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Burgers in Chicago.

Harry currently ranks 8 burgers spots in Chicago, scoring 34–74 on the Harry Score. Prices run $ to $$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 11 July 2026

The Marq

hamburger · burgers

60 W Adams St, Chicago

4.5 across 1.4k Google reviews; ranked #413 of 10,145 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Burger Bar Chicago

hamburger · burgers

1150 S Michigan Ave Near, Chicago

4.2 across 3.4k Google reviews; build-your-own gourmet burgers pair with craft beers & handmade shakes in a funky space.

Harry

Worth It

Shake Shack Chicago Athletic Association

hamburger · burgers

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

4.3 across 4.8k Google reviews; hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen….

Harry

Worth It

Shake Shack Willis Tower

hamburger · burgers

316 W Jackson Blvd Suite L1-20, Chicago

4.2 across 537 Google reviews; hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen….

Harry

Worth It

Devil Dawgs on State

hot-dog · fast-food

767 S State St, Chicago

4.4 across 4.0k Google reviews; laid-back counter-serve joint offering creative hot dogs, burgers, and milkshakes,….

Harry

Worth It

Luke's Italian Beef

italian · sandwich-shop

215 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago

4.4 across 2.2k Google reviews; check tablecloths lend a classic vibe to this Italian spot known for beef sandwiches &….

Harry

Worth It

Jollibee

chicken · family

116 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

3.2 across 2.0k Google reviews; popular Philippines-based chain globally known for its famed fried chicken, spaghetti….

Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.

Harry

Worth It

McDonald's

fast-food · hamburger

180 W Adams St, Chicago

3.7 across 1.5k Google reviews; classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about burgers in Chicago

What is the best burgers restaurant in Chicago?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, The Marq is currently the top-rated burgers restaurant in Chicago with a Harry Score of 73/100.
How does Harry Hungry score burgers restaurants in Chicago?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap burgers restaurants in Chicago to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Chicago on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.