The Best Smashburgers In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Smashburgers are popular in northwest Indiana, a.k.a. The Region, which is how this counter-service spot in Roscoe Village got its name. And we’re leading with The Region because the smashburger here is our platonic ideal. This thing is smashed so thin that the flattened patties extend far past the edges of the bun, and to be honest, it’s a little ... unsightly. But it’s those lacey edges that make the burgers here so special. Because they’re pressed so thin, the meat has maximum possible caramelization, but also somehow stays juicy. Get the Diggity Dos, with two 7oz patties and two slices of cheese." - adrian kane, john ringor