Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)

Lower 430 North, Michigan Ave, Chicago
(312) 222-1525

Recent Reviews

J D

Enjoyable food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Simon GOYER

Great typical and good fast food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Roman Tylka

If u know u know fire burgers

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lars Theis

Awesome local and historical location. It really takes you back to the old days in Chicago. Hidden under the road, you'd think it was a dive bar or shady hang out place but when you enter you see the great history all over the walls. Burgers were tasty and bathrooms were impressive given the location.The ONLY reason I say 4 stars for service is because I visited this place from out of town (not from Chicago) and because I know of his place from comedy tv in my youth I was expecting the yell out "cheeseburger! cheeseburger! cheeseburger!" but didn't get it. I was just a touch disappointed with that. I did get the "no fries! Chips!" So that helped!Overall it was a lot of fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger Cheeseburger Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger

hilary julian

Sorry for asking for fries, but what is it with the midwest men, (like the guy behind the counter taking orders.) "Where's the meat"! Think the problem with you guys is no meat to please the ladies so you got to be short and rude to them. I mean since you've never pleased one with your own meat or your burger.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Andrew Papachristos

A classic must got to Chicago spot. There’s a lot of history here. Great burgers. And solid staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Gwen Thelin (she slash her)

Best burgers in the city

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Curse Breaker

John Rossi

How can you not like this iconic spot. Burgers are always great. No fries, chips.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger Cheeseburger Cheeseburger

Deann King

Must see! It's everything you would expect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger

Matthew OBrien

Great food and atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger

Ana Lanari

Mayra may be the best bartender in the world!Thanks for everything!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Roberto Herrera

History at uts finest. Very original

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dalton Clark

Legendary burger joint

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger Cheeseburger Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger

Michael M

I think the its great. The atmosphere is very authentic. Just like you imagine old America. The service was friendly and the food was delicious. Of course there are better burgers in the world, but that's not the point, it's the location. And since the burgers are still pretty tasty and even quite cheap for a tourist hotspot, I'm giving it 5/5 stars because it's simply a fair place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Katie Heupel

Iconic Chicago institution. Fast, friendly, and curt service. Prices pretty low for 2024. Easy seating, one of a kind atmosphere. It definitely felt like going back in time to Old Chicago. That said, they did accept cards / mobile phone payment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger Cheeseburger Cheeseburger

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