A tiny Logan Square burger bar with big-city swagger, Gretel has become one of those Chicago spots friends whisper about before they shout it from the rooftops.
On any given night, you’ll see dates sharing fries, solo diners locked in on a double cheeseburger, and locals easing into whiskey highballs while the griddle sizzles on in the background. 🍔✨
How Gretel Became Such a Super Star Hit
When Gretel first arrived, there was no mega-marketing campaign; it came with a griddle burger that was just so dialed-in to the point that Chicago burger obsessives started comparing it to heavyweights like Au Cheval.
Word spread from Logan Square bar regulars to Reddit threads raving that the “Gretel burger” might be the best in the city, and suddenly the bar that once felt like a neighborhood secret turned into a destination where people cross town for a double patty and a stiff drink. 🥃
Part of the charm is how casual the whole thing feels, as upon entering the premises, you’re greeted with a laid-back bar…