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Chicago: Top 10 Burgers
Kuma's Corner is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

1. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: 22 monster burgers served on pretzel rolls, most named after your scary cousin's favorite rock bands (Slayer, Melvins, Judas Priest). Kuma Burger takes lead guitar. Read more.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

2. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Juicy beef, juicier gossip in a place where even though the Porterhouse will run you $47, the killer burger can be had for just $9.75. Read more.

Park Grill is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

3. Park Grill

5.7
11 N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Grant Park · 86 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Peppercorn-crusted Kobe burger with Gorgonzola, balsamic grilled onions and grain mustard on a pretzel bun. Read more.

Rockit Bar and Grill is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

4. Rockit Bar and Grill

22 W Hubbard St (btwn N Dearborn St & N State St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 212 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Rockit Burger gets all the press, but drool for the Tuna Burger instead: onion brioche and seasoned with pickled ginger, paired frisee and dolloped with wasabi mayo. Read more.

Moody's Pub is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

5. Moody's Pub

8.0
5910 N Broadway St (at W Thorndale Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Edgewater · 78 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Half-pound Moody Bleu Burger, topped with big slices of raw onion and a hell of a lot of bleu cheese. Read more.

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

6. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: House-ground Heartland beef, organic bacon and Carr Valley 6-year aged cheddar on garlic toasted bun, plus big slices of in-house dill pickles that were pickled in-house. Optional fried farm egg. Read more.

Custom House is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

7. Custom House

500 S Dearborn St (at Congress Pkwy), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Printer's Row · 28 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Custom House Burger, only available on lunch menu: dressed with caramelized onions, bacon and steak sauce. Read more.

The Beetle Bar and Grill is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

8. The Beetle Bar and Grill

7.3
2532 W Chicago Ave (at Maplewood Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Humboldt Park · 27 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Possibly best unburger in Windy City, robust patty inside the Garden Burger has just the right amount of soy and veggies with healthy distribution of black beans. Read more.

Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

9. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 176 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Thicker and more addictive than the patties you're used to, plus all the personality you can swallow. No fries, only chips. No Pepsi, only Coke. Read more.

Copper House is one of Chicago: Top 10 Burgers.

10. Copper House

4337 N Lincoln Ave (at W Pensacola Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Center · 14 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Seared and charbroiled like a steak, only frills are Grey Poupon, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served on a rye bun next to heaping pile of charred steak fries. Read more.