Best burgers in Chicago · Updated September 4, 2026

The 10 Best Burgers in Chicago, Ranked by the Community

The community’s current Chicago burger ranking, with community scores, vote counts, locations, and a live community leaderboard.

Community #1: Au Cheval, rated 10.0/10.

Rated by the community.

Chicago’s best burgers range from thin griddled doubles to thick tavern and steakhouse icons. Community scores determine the order, with vote counts breaking ties between equal scores.

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Top 10 burgers in Chicago

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Au Cheval

1 community rating

800 West Randolph Street
03

The StopAlong

1 community rating

2210 North California Avenue
07

Windy City Social Burger Club

1 community rating

2340 North California Avenue
08

Sanders BBQ Supply Co.

1 community rating

1742 West 99th Street
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Questions about this ranking

What is the highest-rated burger restaurant in Chicago?

Au Cheval is currently first with a community score of 10.0 out of 10. Rankings update when visitors add or change their ratings.

How are the best burgers in Chicago ranked?

The displayed score is the raw community average. The order also uses a confidence adjustment so one rating cannot overpower a larger body of strong reviews. Each person contributes one current rating per restaurant.

Are major fast-food chains included?

No. The ranking product focuses on independent and local restaurants and filters major corporate fast-food chains.

How can I report a closed or moved restaurant?

Open the restaurant on the live map and use the reporting option. Address and closure corrections are reviewed before they replace the current listing.

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