Best Burgers Restaurants in Wrigleyville
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Small Cheval - Wrigleyville
Focused griddle-burger execution with a tight, repeatable menu.
Notable Picks
8.4
A Wrigleyville griddle-burger spot built around a tight, repeatable format: smashed patties, sharp pickles, and a tangy house sauce, plus fries and shakes. It hits best when you keep it simple—double cheeseburger, fries, and move on before the order sprawls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double cheeseburger, Fries, Milkshake
What Makes it Special: Focused griddle-burger execution with a tight, repeatable menu.
8.3
A Southport corridor standby with jumbo wings that eat like a main, not a snack—ideal when you want real wing volume with bar energy. Order one or two flavors, add one basket side, and stop before the menu turns into a buffet.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jumbo Wings, Buffalo Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings
What Makes it Special: Jumbo wings with real heft and strong sauce coverage.
8.2
An old-school Chicago hot dog stand that’s best as a focused, fast hit before a game or as a late-day reset. Stick to the classics—one Chicago-style dog plus fries—because that’s where the consistency signal shows up strongest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago-style hot dog, Italian beef sandwich, Fries
What Makes it Special: A high-volume Chicago hot dog stand built around classic orders.
Worthy Picks
#4
Mordecai
7.6
A New American bar and dining room that leans into polished mains and a strong burger-and-cocktails lane. It works best as a sit-down meal on quieter nights—one main plus one shareable starter—so timing and execution stay tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mordecai Burger, Fried Half-Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan
What Makes it Special: A cocktail-forward New American room where the burger is the anchor.
7.6
A classic Wrigleyville tap-and-grill that plays best as a simple, satisfying burger stop when you want a casual bar meal near the stadium. Keep it basic—burger, fries, and a drink—so you get the strongest version of what the kitchen does consistently in a high-traffic neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger, Bacon cheeseburger, Fries
What Makes it Special: Straightforward bar-grill burgers in the heart of Wrigleyville.
7.6
A newer neighborhood tavern that aims for scratch-made comfort food with a clean, modern sports-bar setup. It works best as a casual group hang—order one pizza or sandwich lane, add one fried shareable, and keep expectations in the bar-food zone. The room is built for watching games without feeling stuck in a dive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style pizza, Fried chicken sandwich, Wings
What Makes it Special: Modern neighborhood sports bar with a comfort-food core.