Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)

Hamburger restaurant · Near North Side

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"Year Opened: 1934 What To Get: A cheezborger—no, not a “cheeseburger” The Old-School Factor: Thanks to its old wood paneling, wall of vintage photos, and its GPS-immune subterranean location in Lower Michigan Ave., it’s easy to forget that AI, NFTs, and Tesla trucks exist." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen

Chicago's Greatest Old-School Restaurants, From Oldest To Newest
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Lower 430 North, Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 Get directions

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