The Loyalist

Where To Get A Burger & A Beer By Yourself - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Committing to a $420, 12-course tasting menu experience at the Smyth in the West Loop is, well, a commitment. So, for a casual solo dinner that also involves one of the best burgers in Chicago, we opt for their basement restaurant, The Loyalist. There are two cheeseburgers to choose from—the classic with a tangy onion gastrique and special sauce, or the original with pickled and charred onions. Both are delicious, especially when paired with one of the local beers on tap. The space is usually packed with tables full of groups and couples, but the first-come, first-served bar is the easiest way to get in without a reservation." - john ringor, veda kilaru