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Billy Goat Tavern

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

Burger Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
Chicago
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5.8/10
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    Denise F.
    "Italian beef with sweet peppers - juicy!"(5 Tips)
    John S.
    "Steak & egg is terrific!"(3 Tips)
    Rachel W.
    "Cheezeborger Cheezeborger Cheezeborger no Pepsi"(2 Tips)
    George
    "Best place for breakfast in the airport."(9 Tips)
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  • Brian C.
    Brian CantwellFebruary 18, 2013
    My favorite breakfast at O'Hare. Can't go wrong with an egg platter or omelette. Love the hash browns!
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  • Mike S.
    Mike SchwichtenbergDecember 7, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Go here for the best breakfast at ORD this is where the airline employees eat because of the good food and value
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  • Tim J.heart icon on user image
    Tim JacksonAugust 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the @CJRomig special. It's two eggs, smiling side up, potatoes with extra ketchup and a mound of bacon that barely clears the ceiling.
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  • Erik R.
    Erik RowleyFebruary 11, 2018
    I love the city location, but this airport food court is awful. Thin burger patties on thick buns, all I taste is bread. As Wendy’s once quoted, “Where’s the beef?”
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    John AbrahamMay 19, 2013
    Chicago Italian beef was horrible, best meal here is breakfast bacon and eggs.
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  • Michael G.
    Michael GuzmanJune 20, 2011
    Excellent breakfast and very cheap by airport food standards.
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  • Davey J.
    Davey JusticeOctober 12, 2011
    This is not the original place but owned and named the same. SNL "chip no fry" came from Chicago where Dan A. and John Belushi use to eat at. The actual place is located Downtown Chicago. Under the L
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  • Jeff P.
    Jeff PlaistedJanuary 28, 2013
    Unlike the original, you can get FRIES at this Billy Goat Tavern!
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  • George
    GeorgeMarch 14, 2014
    Best place for breakfast in the airport. Cheap
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  • Frank Marcel F.
    go for the double cheeseburger and don't forget cheese fries! Delicious.
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  • Heather C.
    Heather ChambersFebruary 28, 2014
    Ask for cheese on your omelette they don't automatically put it on
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  • Jennifer T.
    Jennifer TaylorSeptember 18, 2012
    Steak and eggs made fresh to order at a food court. Who knew?!
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  • Richard W.
    Richard WalkerJune 21, 2011
    Try the steak and egg sandwich for breakfast. Juicy and tasty. Only $6.95
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  • Erik
    ErikSeptember 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Italian beef here is killer, but grab a lot of napkins
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  • Courtney J.
    Courtney JamesApril 2, 2012
    Egg white Denver Omelet with cheese, hash browns and toast for under $10. Not shabby.
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  • Michael H.
    Michael HunterMay 1, 2012
    I love the steak, egg and hashbrown platter
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  • Rebecca S.
    Rebecca SDecember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Do double if you're gonna get a burger. They're pretty thin
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  • Todd M.
    Todd MillerNovember 30, 2011
    If you are hungry, get at least a double cheeseburger. The patties are things.
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  • Ron S.heart icon on user image
    Ron SterankoJune 12, 2017
    Cheeburger, Cheeburger, and all that.
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    GowthamNovember 24, 2013
    One of the ladies screams a lot - apparently for no good reason. I was *this* close from walking away - after hanging ordered and paid for my food.
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  • Davin C.heart icon on user image
    Davin ChuaOctober 25, 2019
    Place for burger lover in ORD
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  • Bjorn L.
    Bjorn LarssonFebruary 18, 2016
    Best burgers at O'Hare
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  • David H.
    David HamiltonOctober 2, 2012
    The one and only...not to be missed.
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  • Greg L.
    Greg LearDecember 22, 2011
    Their breakfast is better than their lunch. Single burgers are mostly bread.:(
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  • Brooke B.
    Brooke B.June 21, 2013
    Get the cheezeborger cheezeborger cheezeborger
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  • Denise F.
    Denise FricanoApril 21, 2011
    Italian beef with sweet peppers - juicy!
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  • Coley D.
    Coley DizeApril 25, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Great Hot Italian Beef!
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  • Adrienne
    AdrienneJanuary 26, 2012
    A regular stop for my morning flight layovers!
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  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SwiercinskySeptember 20, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Steak & egg is terrific!
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  • Michael C.
    Michael CabotApril 22, 2023
    Had the burger. It was not good.
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  • Jon P.
    Jon PriceJune 6, 2011
    Welcome yourself back to to States with greasy burger and fries and cold beer.
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  • Amanda M.
    Amanda MillerMarch 14, 2012
    Cheapest beer at the airport!
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  • Ramesh N.
    Ramesh NatarajanSeptember 9, 2012
    Cheeseborger!
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  • Charles w.
    Charles womackJanuary 30, 2012
    The dont sell pepsi.
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  • Rachel W.
    Rachel WenzlerMay 24, 2012
    Cheezeborger Cheezeborger Cheezeborger no Pepsi
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  • Sean P.
    Sean PritzkauJanuary 2, 2013
    Not too shabby. Greasy. A little rude. Burgers are pretty good.
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  • Collette W.
    Collette WOctober 2, 2010
    Hot Italian Beef - pretty tasty!
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  • Ron L.
    Ron LewenOctober 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Best breakfast at O'Hare
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  • Dan G.
    Dan GauthierAugust 8, 2010
    Great sandwiches!
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  • Denise F.
    Denise FricanoApril 21, 2011
    Pic of beef
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  • Catarina L.
    Catarina LaiJuly 14, 2010
    cheese fries
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  • Amber Porter T.
    Amber Porter TelferApril 22, 2010
    Typically the longest line...
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  • Daniel P.
    Daniel PatryDecember 25, 2010
    Has to be the worst $9 burger combo I've ever had. Avoid at all cost.
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  • Steve R.
    Steve RITSEMAJanuary 31, 2014
    Crappie patties
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