Best Burgers Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
DMK Burger Bar
Grass-fed gourmet burgers and standout fries anchored by a deep beer list.
Notable Picks
8.7
DMK Burger Bar is a Lakeview fixture for grass-fed burgers, serious fries, and a substantial craft beer list in a lively gastropub setting. Since 2009, the team behind David Morton and chef Michael Kornick has turned the space into a reliable go-to for both classic cheeseburgers and more composed builds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese burger, Rambler burger, Parmesan truffle fries
What makes it special: Grass-fed gourmet burgers and standout fries anchored by a deep beer list.
8.4
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Flub A Dub Chub's is a basement-level Lakeview East hot dog and burger counter lined with hand-drawn cartoons and walk-up charm. Since around 2008, it’s built a loyal following for char-grilled dogs, griddled burgers, and milkshakes that feel more neighborhood diner than trend piece.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hype KAT burger, The Flubby, Cookies and cream milkshake
What makes it special: Subterranean Chicago dog and burger shop with hand-drawn walls and friendly, family-run service.
#3
Gutenburg
8.3
Gutenburg brings chef Jorge Kauam’s German-inspired smash burgers to a compact Lakeview space with counter ordering and a small patio. Opened in the mid-2020s after a Time Out Market residency, it leans on rich, layered burgers and sweet potato fries loaded with honey brown butter and blue cheese.
Must-Try Dishes:
Egg and Truffle burger, Gutenburg burger, Sweet potato fries with honey and blue cheese
What makes it special: German-inspired smash burgers with chef-driven toppings served in a bright, design-forward Lakeview storefront.
8.2
The Ashland location of Red Hot Ranch is a stripped-down counter and walk-up window turning out Chicago-style smash burgers, fresh-cut fries, and griddled dogs late into the night. It’s a go-to for industry workers, Wrigley fans, and neighbors chasing maximal flavor for minimal dollars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double cheeseburger, Fresh-cut fries, Chicago-style hot dog
What makes it special: Bare-bones stand focusing on smash burgers, dogs, and hand-cut fries served well past midnight.
Worthy Picks
7.8
SALT Burgers + Fries on Belmont is a counter-service, halal smash-burger shop emphasizing simple builds, house sauce, and loaded Salt Fries. It’s a practical Lakeview option when you want something griddled, salty, and fast before or after a show on the Belmont strip.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double cheeseburger, Salt Fries, Fuego onion rings
What makes it special: Halal-friendly smash burgers and sauce-heavy fries served from a compact Belmont counter.