Burger Bar Chicago

“THE” Prime Beef Experience | Chicago Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Award May 2026 Our Half-pound custom blend burger patty finished with maldon salt. The true taste of the best burger on the planet.

crisp and golden brown, served with our special urban sauce

golden brown fresh cut fries

Yep. You read that right. Just get 'em.

crispy tater tots

fresh cut, house sea-salt kettle chips.

local el milagro white corn, kosher salt, tortilla chips.

crispy thin-cut onions

crispy, thin-cut fried onions seasoned with our bbq spice rub.

slightly twisted with smoked shrimp, candied bacon + paprika crema

one skewer each of our braised pork belly, hickory smoked bacon, en fuego bacon, candied bacon & peppered bacon

served with smokey mop bbq + ranch

1837 red ale braised pork belly squares wrapped in double smoked bacon served crispy, tobacco onions, pickled red onions, apple cider balsamic glaze

two flour tortillas filled with argentinian chorizo, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese and griddled to a golden brown. served with chili lime crema & pico de gallo

grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & balsamic glaze on brioche toast

choice of (2) dips: smoked gouda with roasted garlic & spinach or whipped feta garnished with cucumbers and fresh lemon, or 1837 beer cheese dip. accompanied by seasoned tortilla chips.

roasted garlic, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil + lemon

two smoked shrimp skewers with scallion chimichurri, jicama slaw, roasted garlic parmesan truffle aioli

house smoked salmon spread, cream cheese, scallions, anejo-agave papaya salsa, gochujang crema and our own saison chips

house smoked, slow roasted baby back ribs, glazed with our own smokey mop bbq sauce

house smoked, slow roasted baby back ribs, glazed with our own smokey mop bbq sauce

mixed greens, avocado, red onions, grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, brioche croutons, topped off with your choice of our signature prime beef patty* or a chicken patty

mixed greens, grilled chicken, grilled corn, avocado, grape tomatoes, crispy ceci beans, pickled red onions, spicy tortillas, tossed with jalapeno-cilantro vinaigrette

mixed greens, smoked fundy bay salmon, crisp capers, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, potatoes, green beans, hardboiled egg, mustard vinaigrette

entrée sized salad of arugula, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onions, basil, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil, brioche croutons

mixed greens topped with carrots, cucumber, onion, grape tomatoes, brioche croutons

It's a Football Fan's dream with 2 Smokey Mop BBQ Ribs, 3 Signature Buffalo Wings, our award-winning Smokehouse Chili plus Jalapeno-Cilantro Slaw. ONLY available on Mondays and Thursdays during the NFL Season.

1 lbs. Jumbo, grilled, seasoned wings. Chef's signature buffalo sauce with cayenne and spicy Fresno chili, blue cheese dressing

tossed in house curated dry rub spices and served with habanero bbq + buttermilk ranch

tossed in our own maple bourbon bacon sauce and garnished with chopped peppered bacon and parsley

marinated, grilled, and served.

tossed in roasted garlic glaze with roasted garlic truffle aioli

OUR SIGNATURE WING & FAN FAVORITE | tossed in spicy chili-ginger glaze served with sriracha aioli

tossed in signature smoky mop bbq + buttermilk ranch

cavatappi with our special cheddar, parmesan & smoked gouda blend topped off with our housemade migas

choose a base of fries or tots and we'll top it off with white cheddar cheese curd & beef gravy

award-winning smoked brisket chili, 1837 red ale, signature smokey mop sauce, topped with sour cream, aged cheddar, scallions

** Chicago Tribune People’s Choice Award “Best Burger in Chicago 2026” ** BBQ Spiced ½ lb. prime patty, BBQ bacon, double American cheese, lettuce, tomato, chopped Spanish onion and dill pickle on a buttered toasted brioche bun with our chef’s signature Fry sauce.

LIMITED TIME ONLY: Half Pound USDA Prime Patty, pulled smoked baby back ribs, smokey mop sauce, aged cheddar, apple cabbage slaw

WGN 2018 NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER OF THE YEAR | three-year aged white cheddar, double hickory smoked thick cut bacon, char-grilled red onions + toasted bacon butter brioche

double-smoked candied bacon, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato + red onion

argentinan chorizo, arugula, pico di gallo, jalapeno coleslaw, pickled fresno

1837 red ale honey braised pork belly, bacon onion jam, apple cabbage slaw + our own 1837 red ale mustard

a burger less stacker: smoked pulled pork, double smoked candied bacon, jalapeno coleslaw, aged cheddar, smoky mop sauce, tobacco onions

FOOD PARADISE FEATURED BURGER | spice rubbed prime patty, smoked pulled pork, grilled andouille sausage, smoked cheddar, cucumber onion slaw + habanero bbq glaze

bulgolgi short rib, korean cilantro slaw, cilantro garlic crisp

prime beef patty stacked with a crispy gooey smoked gouda frisco, arugula & tomato chutney on a toasted brioche bun

double american cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, fried pickles, sunny fried egg, our urban sauce + bacon brioche bun

WGN 2019 NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER OF THE YEAR | local raised, grass-fed lean bison patty, arugula, goat cheese, tomato chutney + pretzel roll

half-pound 100% usda prime american beef

half-pound ground chicken patty. load it up to your heart's desire. (lettuce and tomato for illustrative purposes)

half-pound grass-fed american bison. load it up to your heart's desire. (lettuce and tomato for illustrative purposes)

plant-based impossible patty

impossible plant-based patty, pickled red onions, arugula, tomato, avocado on a toasted brioche bun

boneless chicken thigh tossed in our seasoned flour and fried crispy, topped with shredded romaine lettuce, diced white onions, dill pickles, pickled Fresno chilis, chipotle honey glaze

herb seasoned chicken patty, baby arugula, tomato + pesto aioli

RANKED NATIONALLY TOP-20 VEGGIE BURGERS | our powerhouse veggie patty, baby arugula, avocado, goat cheese, tomato, chipotle aioli on a toasted whole wheat bun. NOT GLUTEN FREE

spicy shrimp burger, jicama slaw, avocado, tomato + chili lime crema

LIMITED TIME ONLY: local Homer's Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry compote, Blueberry lemon compote, Vanilla whipped cream, celebration mini cupcake topped with red, white & blue sprinkles

homer's chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, house made chocolate whip

homer's homemade cookies & cream ice cream, house made vanilla whip, mini-oreo cookies

enjoy a classic! sprecher's craft root beer, homer's handmade vanilla bean ice cream, housemade vanilla whip

homer's strawberry ice cream, House strawberry sauce, fresh vanilla whip, nilla wagers

homer's homemade vanilla bean ice cream, house made vanilla whip, nilla wafers

Local Homers Vanilla Bean ice cream, Sprecher root beer, house vanilla whip to cool down your taste buds. Ahhh...

Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink

Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free

Chewy brownie generously studded with milk chocolate drop, bittersweet & semi-sweet chocolate chunks, toasted marshmallows, crumbled graham crackers, Homer's old fashioned chocolate ice cream, Dutch chocolate sauce

Tart, creamy, lively lemon curd in a buttery shortbread, Homer's strawberry ice cream, housemade strawberry compote, vanilla whip, fresh strawberry & mint.

Intensely flavorful chunks of sustainable Peruvian chocolate, chewey- crisp wonder, Homer's award- winning vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce, vanilla whip

two mini beef american cheeseburgers, toasted butter brioche buns

butter brioche toast, double american cheese

buttermilk fried chicken breast tenders with ranch or bbq dipping sauce

cavatappi with our special cheddar, parmesan & smoked gouda blend

Bright, crisp apple flavor, just like biting into a fresh apple. 5.0% ABV

After 30 years, we still find every year crafting Bourbon County Stout more fulfilling than the last. It all started as an idea shared over cigars and whiskey between Greg Hall and Master Distiller Booker Noe of Jim Beam and then was brewed to commemorate our 1,000th batch of Goose Island beer. This year we honor that partnership in our 30th Anniversary Stout. Aged in barrels from each of Jim Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Collection and blended together, this complex yet balanced expression showcases the heritage and legacy of both brands. Celebrating their 30th anniversaries as well, Booker’s, Baker’s, Basil Hayden and Knob Creek each express their own unique voices in this truly once in a lifetime release.

For years, brewers at Goose Island have brainstormed ways to incorporate the subtle flavors of figs into Bourbon County Stout. This year, members of the Goose Island E - commerce team, Melissa Alleguez and Ryan Hubona, crafted a recipe inspired by Melissa’s childhood memories of stealing fig cookies out of her grandma’s cookie jar during her summers on Lake Michigan. Amplifying flavors of dried fruit often found in bourbons, our brewers used 10,000 pounds of Black Mission figs in addition to graham crackers to create this variant resulting in a decadent combination of dried fruit, honey, molasses and citrus.

Our very own brew. We celebrate Chicago with a balanced red that can stand up to our big bold flavors. This red ale uses 100% UK hops, Maris Otter, Crystal and Vienna Malts. Notes of caramel, toffee and buttered toast provide a smooth and complex flavor profile, topped with a creamy head. 5.4% ABV, 37 IBUs

Our very own brew. We celebrate Chicago with a balanced red that can stand up to our big bold flavors. This red ale uses 100% UK hops, Maris Otter, Crystal and Vienna Malts. Notes of caramel, toffee and buttered toast provide a smooth and complex flavor profile, topped with a creamy head. 5.4% ABV, 37 IBUs

Imported and classic American aroma hops, and a blend of barley malts and rice. 5.0%

An even-keeled cerveza made for the beach, the backyard, or whatever you’re feeling. 4.6% ABV

Amazingly tart, refreshing crisp flavors of lime and the deeper slight bitter of black lime, a touch of salt on the tongue, a bit of malt sweetness in the finish. 4.9% ABV

A faithfully brewed as a golden pilsner, utilizing light-stable galena hops from the Pacific Northwest and a select combination of malted barley. 4.6% ABV

balanced beer with a fresh herbal hop profile, fine malt presence and a touch of fruity yeast, making it a timeless beer. ABV 5.2%

Bright and refreshing, our pub cider is unapologetically dry and perfect to enjoy with friends. Our blend of apples are grown in Central and Northern Michigan providing an acidic backbone that pairs well with food, and especially cheese. Aromas of apricot, white plums, red apple skin, and a cidery floor during harvest. 6.4% abv

Combination of 2 & 6-row malted barley, select cereal grains and American and European hops. 4.7% ABV

Billy Strings & Short's Brewing have been buds since 2013, so spinning and working together on a non-alcoholic beverage just felt natural. A citrusy, bubbly, carb & calorie free hop water that is sure to keep you hydrated.

Naturally sweet flavors of juicy California strawberries, raspberries & Marion blackberries. 5% ABV