Best Burgers In Chicago (PHOTOS)

When it comes to food, Chicago has you covered. The pizza, the hot dogs and of course, some seriously tasty burgers.

HuffPost Chicago asked some of our Facebook fans to name their favorite burger joints around town--and we threw in our personal faves as well. From the predictable to the lesser-known, we hope this list makes you hungry.

While we focused on the city, some readers shared their picks for best burger in the 'burbs. Here are a few honorable mentions: The Clubhouse, 298 Oakbrook Ctr., Oak Brook, Ill.; Bill's Drive-In, 120 Asbury Ave., Evanston, lll.; Strat's Hamburgers, 231 E. North Ave., Villa Park, Ill.; Ubaa Old Crawford Inn, 9956 Crawford Ave., Skokie, Ill.

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Kuma's Corner, 2900 W. Belmont Ave.

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Kuma's is a burger fan's paradise--and you can tell by the sometimes 2+ hour wait for a table. The burgers are named after metal bands, and the are quite accurate. The Slayer features a pile of fries topped with a half-pound burger, chili, cherry peppers, andouille, onions, jack cheese and anger, of course. They also have delish waffle fries, tasty mac and cheese and lots of beer. HuffPost reader Antaash U. called the burgers a "work of art that you can eat."

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Kuma's is a burger fan's paradise--and you can tell by the sometimes 2+ hour wait for a table. The burgers are named after metal bands, and the are quite accurate. The Slayer features a pile of fries topped with a half-pound burger, chili, cherry peppers, andouille, onions, jack cheese and anger, of course. They also have delish waffle fries, tasty mac and cheese and lots of beer.

HuffPost reader Antaash U. called the burgers a "work of art that you can eat."

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[kahnjoey]

05:28 PM on 01/29/2011

Illegitimate list. Edzo's in Evanston was left out. I know it was out of the running because it's in the burbs but Edzo's burgers are silly good. (Their truffle fries and shakes are equally good too). It should have at least been in your honorable burb's mentions if not #1 on the list.

[Figtree999]

12:31 PM on 01/14/2011

The Bad Apple - YES!

[Makempay]

07:52 AM on 01/14/2011

Duke of Perth on Clark in Lakeview/Lincoln Park. Horseradish crust is all I'll say, AWESOME BURGER!!

[ChiGuy]

08:15 PM on 01/13/2011

Moody's,. Hands down. Been going there since the late 60s.

And putting chain burgers from Portillo's and Five Guys on the list is ridiculous. They're fairly tasty. But I'd rather get a grilled burger from my local independently owned fast food joint that either one of those places.

[Figtree999]

12:35 PM on 01/14/2011

But Portillo's is a local Chicago chain. And their cheeseburgers are indeed tasty.

[JeffmChicago]

11:55 AM on 01/13/2011

Yes, the Grafton Pub burgers are the bomb! Very feeling and their onion rings are superb. I've been reading and hearing about Kuma's for the longest. I'll have to go check it out sooner rather than later.

[johnnygoodwud]

07:11 AM on 01/13/2011

decided to give 5 guys a try yesterday in the deer pk. location. had the double cheese with bacon, mush's, must, lett, and pickle, grilled onion (don't do ketchup on dogs/burgers,,,,,,,for me to sweet). any add ons are free. had a small fry (huge) and a small drink (free refills) cost just under $12.00. best FAST FOOD burger i've had, but they're not giving it away. have had better burgers, bleinlichs in northbrook is excellent/consistent. burgers like dogs are subjective. always been a fan of super dawg on devon/milw. again not cheap, but a great hot dog, and always consistent. never been impressed with portillo's burgers, i stick to the italian beef/sauage combo with sweet peppers/motz cheese.

[albyrd]

12:38 AM on 01/13/2011

The Swift is my favorite burger from The Grafton. It's a bad mother...shut yo' mouth.

[LiberalUnderYourBed]

10:26 AM on 01/13/2011

.....but I'm talkin' 'bout Swift!

[Iccarus]

06:32 PM on 01/12/2011

Best Burgers in town.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEvhO9d-IvM

[quixoto]

03:22 PM on 01/12/2011

I'm gonna suggest two wonderful Forest Park locations as a resident of said suburb: Goldy Burger and Duckfat Tavern. The prices would beat almost anything you can get in the city and the quality is top notch. Don't knock the 'burbs.

[Lisette]

03:18 PM on 01/12/2011

Yeesh!
These burgers look bad

[gregory57]

03:42 PM on 01/12/2011

Food photograpy is an art. This is mostly amateur.

[Lisette]

09:03 AM on 01/13/2011

@gregory57
I know that but these burgers with the bacon, burned and unmelted cheese
just look bad anyway

[hanoum]

03:05 PM on 01/12/2011

No Pepsi......Coke!!!!?????

No fries.....cheeeps!!

[jymfrancais]

01:58 PM on 01/12/2011

"Jury" on lincoln is my burger fix.

[LiberalUnderYourBed]

07:10 PM on 01/12/2011

Jury's is OK but absolutely NOT the best burger in Chicago.. as they boast on their front window.
Nice little outdoor garden in the summer.

[MikeMcCawley]

01:24 PM on 01/12/2011

Ridiculous that Five Guys is on the list when it's an overhyped and overrated national chain - and not even a local one.

Edzo's Burgers, a short el ride away in Evanston, has the best burgers in Chicagoland. Hands down.

[ChiGuy]

08:34 PM on 01/13/2011

I live in Rogers Park and get to Evanston at least twice a month but haven't heard of them.
Thanks. I'll give them a try next time.

[kiddo418]

01:22 PM on 01/12/2011

It is not Chicago, but the best oliver burger in the world is at Joe's Gizard City in Potterville, MI. Plan to meet some friends there next week to enjoy one of these burgers. U'm u'm good.

[TheHouseWeeper]

12:33 PM on 01/12/2011

Kevins Hamburger Heaven on Pershing, 1/2 mile west of the Dan Ryan.

Best burger in the city.

[VcKrc]

05:26 PM on 01/12/2011

Love their burgers!