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Best Classic Burger Joints in Chicago

Old-school counters, drive-ins, diners and taverns serving no-frills griddled burgers. These are the best classic burger joints in Chicago, picked from our Chicago burger guide.

Looking for other styles? See every pick in our guide to the best burgers in Chicago.

Au Cheval

Chicago, IL

Cheeseburger (single or double)

The West Loop diner behind one of America's most famous cheeseburgers.

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Billy Goat Tavern

Chicago, IL · Multiple locations

Double Cheezborger

Chicago's legendary underground tavern and its famous "Cheezborger".

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Red Hot Ranch

Chicago, IL

Red Hot Double

A late-night Chicago stand for griddled double cheeseburgers and fried shrimp.

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The Region

Chicago, IL

Diggity Dos

A Roscoe Village spot inspired by Northwest Indiana bar food.

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Top-Notch Beefburgers

Chicago, IL

Beefburger

A South Side diner that's been grinding its own beef since the 1940s.

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