Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. Shake Shack

8.4
66 E Ohio St (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 132 tips and reviews

João Pedro P.João Pedro Pinheiro: Best fries and one of the tastiest hamburgers in town

Olli K.Olli K: Oh man! Visited Chicago from Kansas City and loooooved this place. One of the best burger joints I've ever been to. Ask for extra sauce!

Angie S.Angie Snider: Add fried shallots to burgers or dogs for just $1. Worth it, trust me. The hot dog with shallots ($1 extra) and cheese sauce (.50 extra) can't be beat and fills you up.

Billy Goat Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Billy Goat Tavern

8.1
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 175 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The skinny burgers get a nice sear on the hot griddle, and you can top them with as many of the wonderful pickles as you want. You can't order fries, but the chips help bulk this out to a fine meal.

Mike M.Mike McNamara: Get the Jen Special (grilled cheese with double burger patties)

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Cheeseburgers are great, love that you have pickles on the side just wish they had fries

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. Doc B's Fresh Kitchen

8.6
100 E Walton St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 85 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris Roemmer: This place is amazing!! Have to get the Dragon or Napa burger! Make sure to sit at the bar!!! Pat is the man!!! Awesome craft beer as well!!

Christine H.Christine Hong: Nice relaxed atmosphere and GREAT food and beer. Wings are excellent and you can't really go wrong with the burgers. Come say hi to Pat at the bar - he's awesome.

Zach R.Zach R: Mint julep and Old Fashioned are solid. The Dragon burger is great, and the sweet potato fries are outstanding.

Small Cheval is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Small Cheval

9.2
1345 N Wells St (Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Old Town · 12 tips and reviews

Stephen Q.Stephen Quirk: Great cheeseburger house style with bacon and pickle. Fries are crispy and thick cut. Service was friendly and quick.

Dieter K.Dieter Kiesel: The line at Au Cheval can take hours, so sneak on up to Old Town & find this hidden gem tucked away on Wells Street. Your tummy will love you after a Cheeseburger, definitely add bacon, & a milkshake!

Jon B.Jon B.: Great place for a burger.

RL Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. RL Restaurant

9.1
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 tips and reviews

Abby Y.Abby Yemm: The burger is so delicious! Prosecco and a burger makes for a perfect lunch at RL :)

ChristopherChristopher: The RL burger is among the city's best! For a cocktail, try the Rugby Sling.

Drew T.Drew Thompson: Get the burger, you wont Regret it! Plus the Deserts are awesome too!

Portillo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews

ManbqueManbque: Great burger, better fries, and outstanding chocolate cake. Trust me on the cake.

Belinda C.Belinda Clark: Best italian beef,best double cheese burgers,best cake & skakes!!!!

Lauren M.Lauren Meek: Amazing burgers, hot dogs, chocolate cake shake. You pretty much can't go wrong. It is always crowded, but the lines move quickly. You can call ahead with your order

M Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. M Burger

7.3
161 E Huron St (btwn Michigan & St. Clair), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 106 tips and reviews

Pauline R.Pauline Remy: Great burgers (even though I'm usually not a big fan of burgers) ask for the secret menu and the secret shake of the month!

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: Double m burger with bacon is wonderful. I prefer it without sauce.

Samara K.Samara Kaempfe: Loved the hurt burger, two degrees...had it for lunch and craving it for dinner. My new favorite! Fries were great too.

BIG & little's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. BIG & little's Restaurant

8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 140 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rosen: The Burger w Merkts Cheese is awesome. Fried Talapia Fish Tacos are really, really good also

@JoeTBA@JoeTBA: Foie gras burger and truffle fries are the perfect combo!

Iman J.Iman Jalali: Steamed Blue Crab Poke Taco, Burgers with Merkts Cheddar, Truffle Fries... Best meal ever!

M Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. M Burger

7.4
5 W Ontario St (btwn N State St & N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 84 tips and reviews

Alex I.Alex Ioannou: Yum! Try the Hurt Burger - don't wimp out get the #3 heat level!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Aside from the juicy burgers and chicken sandwiches, this location offers beer (like Goose Island's Green Line) and, most important, an ice-cream program featuring dipped cones, sundaes and shakes. Read more.

Kevin F.Kevin Falls: Great burgers and nice employees. We were given free fries:-)

Rockit Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Rockit Bar and Grill

7.3
22 W Hubbard St (btwn N Dearborn St & N State St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 212 tips and reviews

Jade J.Jade Jadore: Lobster burger & sweet potato fries are my FAVORITE! They have great Riesling wine too!

Steven P.Steven Pauley: The Rockit burger is amazing!!! Ask for 1/2 truffle fries and 1/2 sweet potato fries!! You will not be disappointed.. Draft beer:Goose Island Matilda..bottled beer: Barfly IPA!!!

Sean Chunky N.Sean Chunky Nguyen: The lobster burger with sweet potatoes was amazing! A must try here.

HUB 51 is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. HUB 51

8.3
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 251 tips and reviews

Ellie P.Ellie Papageorge: Get the chicken nachos and the ahi tuna burger and the brownie!! SO GOOD. And check out their shoes

Sara S.Sara Sigel: Great music and beer, the ahi tuna burger was delicious, and since we were first timers we had to try the carrot cake. The service was amazing!

Alex S.Alex Swehla: The tuna burger is intensely awesome! Great balance of flavors parties with the most addictive fries ever!

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen River North is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

12. Doc B's Fresh Kitchen River North

8.9
55 E Grand Ave (Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews

Jessica M.Jessica Marhee: The veggie burger was excellent!! The French fries are a must. My boyfriend got the sweet potato fries and I would say pass, they are too thick. Have also ordered kale saad for lunch !!

Molly G.Molly Godfrey: Delicious salad and burgers. Great service and atmosphere

Matt Spudart M.Matt Spudart Maldre: The Dragon Burger is a bit spicy, not overly so, but the onions on it are a bit stringy.

Weber Grill Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

13. Weber Grill Restaurant

7.4
539 N State St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 184 tips and reviews

Adeodato V.Adeodato Volpi Netto: Just amazing burger for US$5 during NFL games! Great place to hang around

SheaShea: Great Turkey Burger :-)

Valerie U.Valerie Ulery: Delicious burger, great Bloody Mary!

LuxBar is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

14. LuxBar

8.3
18 E Bellevue Pl (at Rush St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 83 tips and reviews

Bekki J. C.Bekki J. Chapman: Yummy kobe beef burger. #1 burger I've ever had.

Kathleen W.Kathleen Wesley: Great people watching o.n a Sunday! The burgers are great!

Dana N.Dana Nathan: The chickpea salad is a must...it's not on the menu but just ask. Oh, and best turkey burger in the city!

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Near North Side, Chicago.

15. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

8.4
41 E Superior St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Near North Side · 215 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Webber: Our server Daryl and the manager Kelly were both great!!! Good service, good food-loved the turkey burger and the baslamic dressing was delish!

Paris S.Paris Simone': Best burger ever: Jake's Smokin' Que Burger!

Michael N.Michael Nanney: Great Hamburger, onion rings, and fried pickles!