Chicago, IL
Best Burgers in Chicago.
Harry's top 10 burgers spots in Chicago score 63–77 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 Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
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Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers
hamburger · burgers
1043 N California Ave, Chicago
4.5 across 1.1k Google reviews; fast-casual eatery serving a straightforward menu of fried chicken, burgers, fries &….
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Harry
77
Worth It
76
The Marq
hamburger · burgers
60 W Adams St, Chicago
4.5 across 1.4k Google reviews; ranked #413 of 10,145 locally on Tripadvisor.
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Harry
73
Worth It
72
Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)
hamburger · burgers
Lower 430 North, N Michigan Ave
4.5 across 6.1k Google reviews; well-known hub specializing in cheeseburgers, plus hot dogs & other fast food in a….
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Harry
72
Worth It
72
Shake Shack River North
hamburger · burgers
66 E Ohio St, Chicago
4.3 across 4.4k Google reviews; hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen….
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Harry
71
Worth It
71
Small Cheval- Fulton Market
hamburger · burgers
1352 W Lake St, Chicago
4.3 across 693 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Harry
70
Worth It
70
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.
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Harry
68
Worth It
68
Shake Shack Willis Tower
hamburger · burgers
316 W Jackson Blvd Suite L1-20, Chicago
4.2 across 560 Google reviews; hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen….
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Harry
67
Worth It
67
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….
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Harry
66
Worth It
66
Epic Burger
hamburger · burgers
517 S State St, Chicago
4.2 across 1.9k Google reviews; part of a local fast-service chain that uses natural & organic ingredients in its….
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Harry
64
Worth It
64
NADC Burger
hamburger · burgers
415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
4.1 across 406 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Harry
63
Worth It
63
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Questions Harry gets about burgers in Chicago
- What is the best burgers restaurant in Chicago?
- Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers tops Harry's burgers list for Chicago right now, with a Harry Score of 77/100.
- 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.