Are you sick of seeing the same three burger joints topping every list? So was I, until I found a burger in Chicago that weighs nearly a pound and still flies under the radar. Forget Kuma’s. Forget Au Cheval. This is Illinois’ true hole-in-the-wall burger champ.
Looking Beyond Au Cheval and Kuma’s Corner
I’m sure you’re as tired as I am of seeing national lists only tout the same three or four different burger joints. Looking at you, Au Cheval and Kuma’s Corner. There’s nothing wrong with either of those places, as they are considered two of the best in the state, but I’ve been looking for something different for some time.
Cheapism Names a Hidden Gem in Illinois
That happened when I came across Cheapism’s Best Hole-in-the-Wall Burger Joints in Every State list, which didn’t feature a restaurant I’d heard of before.
It’s called Illinois Bar & Grill, and apparently, “they don’t fool around.”
Cheapism:
The Famous Chicago burger weighs in at 13 ounces of beef, and the patty goes on a scale each time. It comes with two slices of cheese and condiments, but you might as well gild the lily and get the blanket of bacon as well. A burger that big fits right in with the dive bar décor.
What People Are Saying About Illinois Bar & Grill
Overall thoughts on Illinois Bar & Grill from Yelp reviews:
- Delicious burger. It’s huge and filling.
- The bartender is amazing!
- Great place to go hang out with friends and have a delicious burger that you won’t find better anywhere else!
- I love this little spot. Good food and drinks.
Plan Your Visit to Illinois Bar & Grill
Illinois Bar & Grill sounds like my kind of place, if you’re thinking about stopping out sometime to see it for yourself:…