A dim West Loop diner famous for what many call the best cheeseburger in America.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Local-life seekers
Night owls
Not for
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Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies.
What to order
The plates that decide it
The double cheeseburger — the whole reason to come; add an egg
Thick-cut bacon and fries — reliable, indulgent sides
The single burger — go double — the ratio is built for it
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The double cheeseburger — thick patties, a slick of dijonnaise, optional fried egg and thick-cut bacon — earns its national reputation and is hard to better.
Not independently verified — estimated
Waits can stretch for hours at peak because of the no-reservations policy and small room — go off-peak or expect to stand around.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
With friends
A great late-afternoon stop to dodge the line and split a burger and fries.
Solo
The bar is the move — easier to grab a single seat than a table.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
$$ — but the burger is pricey for a diner
Time
1–3 hours incl. wait
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Mid-afternoon, well off the lunch and dinner rushes
Booking
No reservations — walk-in only
Accessibility
Dark, tight room; counter and table seating
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