Big League Burgers

Big League Burgers is a hidden gem in Chicago. I had the steak sandwich and was seriously impressed—tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly to temp, which is rare at most places, especially ones with a casual vibe. They even offer A1 Steak Sauce, something you don’t usually see outside of steakhouses. The fresh-cut fries prove they take the time to do things right. Honestly, I wouldn’t even call this fast food—it’s quality food served quickly in a relaxed, Cubs-themed atmosphere. The details are spot-on, from the foul ball warning sign in the well-stocked bar area to the ivy on the wall. I’m already planning my next visit. I’ve heard great things about their Greek menu—especially the chicken that’s marinated for 48 hours. Can’t wait to try it!

Got the BLB burger although it is a bit messy to eat the flavor inside the burger was amazing!!! For the price and weight of the burger was worth it. Comes with fries. Highly recommend!!

A neighborhood gem! The restaurant is cozy yet energetic! The staff is friendly and attentive. The menu is extensive with the burger varieties, which is always fun! The onion ring tower is excellent and stands up to reheating in the oven, if taking a doggy bag! The burgers are cooked well. We’ve already visited for takeout. If it’s a long travel, I do not recommend the takeout option, just dine in. The bar provides encouragement to stay! 😂

As you can read from the other reviews, the food is delicious. We've gotten the Impossible burger, turkey burger, chicken sandwich, Greek chicken, fish sandwich, you name it, it's fresh, hot and on point. But one of the best things about this place is the portion sizes! Everything is HUGE. The chicken sandwich is gigantic. The fish sandwich overlaps the bun. You can basically get two sandwiches out of one (if you take home the leftovers). The girls that work the counter are all very pretty and very nice. TV's with ball games on everywhere. Nice spot!

First and probably only time I'm taking my family here. We didn't know if we sat ourselves or waited for someone to . 2 staff members were talking up front, and still not one greeted us to ask if we'd been here before or give instructions. Beer had very limited tap options The burgers were good, but the gyro was eeh. I'm not sure what taziki sauce they used, but I've had better. Kids had shakes and brownie a la mode.. Maybe ok for a quick afternoon bite on the way downtown, not the experience I was looking for.

First time and definitely WILL NOT be the last. Went last night with my son and absolutely loved it! Great value for the amount of food we ordered. Ordered the nachos and two burgers and everything tasted great! Staff was extremely friendly as well! Be back next week!

These burgers are real burgers. The cost is a little more than average and the burger size and taste is why. The location is good, it is in the Albany Park area and you could easily take a walk after you eat that big burger to the park which is one city block away going west. If you are not from the area, they do have a parking lot directly in front of the restaurant with about eight , ten, or twelve parking spaces. It could be more or less. The parking lot has 2 entrances, one entrance on Irving Park and the other entrance on the side street next to the burger restaurant. The inside is clean and they have a lot of entertainment screens playing baseball games on them. You can watch multiple baseball games all at the same time. It is a very very very cool place. I suggest and recommend you try it one day. I've been there during lunch and supper. I usually go at lunch but anytime you go you'll get great service.

One of the best sports themed places I’ve been to in Wisconsin and Illinois combined. I found my new hidden gem.. you’ll find yours too. Great food, great service, and amazing ownership! I’d say 7/5 stars, if it were Brewers themed 10/5 stars! Definitely worth the visit regardless of sports.

Honestly, they could compete with any local burger bar. Food is outstanding. I shall try them again but hot damn. The scene and setting strikes like a local charbroiled grill except that they also offer a full bar. For the money you get quality and knocked to sleep if you can finish your meal. If you can portion, two meals are likely from that burger and fries.

Ambience: The place is easily accessible from either the side street or Irving with an ample parking lot and great signage so you can't miss it. The baseball theme is used for the decor throughout the exterior and interior with grand wallpaper to the smallest details. There was only one family there when we arrived on a Sunday at lunch time. During our meal, a few people did come to order at the counter, but I was surprised how quiet the place was. Maybe when there's a big game, more people come since there are several nice TV screens showing sports. Service: It's order at the counter, but the service is excellent. We started staring at the menu overhead and right away, a cheerful employee offered us paper menus which was so much easier. We went away a free paces to review the extensive menu and found ourselves in the bar area so I took a pic of the bar specials. When another employee saw us there, she came over right away to serve us drinks. We weren't getting alcohol but I was impressed at how helpful everyone was. When we ordered , the employee let me know right away that my meal would take 20 mins. We weren't in a rush but were happy to be forewarned. She offered to bring out the salads right away to stave off some hunger. And although it was order at the counter, they brought the food to our table on beautiful bowls with reusable flatware. Food: neither of us were in the mood for a sandwich unfortunately. I suspect their burgers are the main star. But my sister ordered the kebabs and I got the half chicken. Both came with salads and I was quite impressed with them. My Caesar had homemade large bread crumbs that were crunchy and good if not overly seasoned with lots of freshly shaved Parmesan. The Greek salad was loaded with veggies including bell pepper, onions, olives, and even an anchovy! Unfortunately, neither of us were as impressed with our meals. Good but not 100%. The garlic bread was the best part which was flavorful with a lovely crunch and chew. Not overly garlicky but just a good flavor overall. Not too dry nor greasy at all. The coleslaw was also good in a standard sort of way. Creamy and crunchy. A refreshing contrast. However, I found my half chicken a bit dry. Not terrible just nothing to rave about. The bbq was poured on top not baked with it and was quite sweet without any depth or interest. So while it might have added some moistness, I pushed it off the chicken because it was too sweet for me. The rice was slightly firm and I would have preferred it cooked a bit more. It reminded me of Spanish rice which I happen to not enjoy. My sister's chicken kebabs were delightfully spiced but also far too oily so her bread was soggy from sitting on the oil. I dipped my dry chicken in the oil pooling on her plate which definitely enhanced my meal! Her potato wedges were drowning in oil which wasn't flavorful like that of the kebabs. I'd come again to try the sandwiches but wouldn't get the kebabs or the half chicken again.

Suchhhh good burgers and fries! Love that this place is in our neighborhood and is always playing the Cubs game. They also have a full bar and is a chill place to hang out. My wife also really likes their wings and the BLB sauce is super good

What a fun place! We came here for dinner before we left out of town last week. The location is decorated with Cubs stuff inside and out. I also appreciated the Cubs Jerseys lined up on the walls on the way to the bathroom. Whoever got them done knows what's up as they are either Beckett or JSA'd authenticated which means its the real deal. It was a Friday night around 6p and the restaurant was about more than half full as the staff were buzzing around taking care of everyone about their food or delivering their drinks. The place is 1/2 bar and 1/2 restaurant and while the menu may be a bit overwhelming, the variety is appreciated. Given I was going to be a on plane for 4 hours, I didn't want to go too heavy so I just did a Natural Single Burger and had an Old Irving Park beer to go along with it as it was a keep your pint night. Next time, I would go with a double as that patty is small maybe 6oz? The fries were good and seasoned well. I know it was a Friday night and all but the House and Freestyle felt like it was at a volume 11. It was hard to have a conversation during dinner but again maybe it was because it was a Friday night? The parking lot can fit about 15 cars or so but you can find parking along Irving Park if necessary. I'd come back here but maybe do carry out next time.

The Zeus burger is fantastic every single time. Great atmosphere around Christmas time :)

Nice place, good food, just a bit pricey. Very clean and the service is there so as long as am in irving park this will be my go to spot.

Came in for a quick dinner! Food is good - nice sports bar with indoor & outdoor seating. Graham central milkshake was amazing - I'm not a sweets person but it was delicious. Then I had the chicken pita sandwich which was mediocre. My partner had the burger and it was good. There seemed to be a lot of space open for a Saturday night so good place to come with a group. Would come back for ice cream etc.

Cool place, really like their impossible Burger. Good service and always clean inside, love their decorations.

The cheese burger and fries are amazing !! Also I had their grilled chicken salad which was very good. I love the decor, it makes me feel like I am inside a bar inside the ball park. This is a neighborhood gem.

We live in the neighborhood and walked by so many times before the grand opening. It was popping, the place is very nice inside and the patio area has heat which is really nice! The staff was very friendly and we really love the way you can see the food cooking. We were excited to try the pull pork sandwich, hotdog, north side burger, and their signature BLB burger. We waited 25 min for our order and got home to eat. They mistakenly gave us the curveball instead of the BLB burger:( my husband was very sad but the curveball was ok. The burgers themselves were decent size for the price. Overall really good atmosphere, nice staff, and everyone wearing masks. We will give BLB 4 stars for that. Just make sure you check your orders before leaving the place if you order to go.

Ordered a burger and all I asked to be on it was cheese. It came with grilled onions all over it & a crap ton of mayonnaise. For someone who ordered a plain burger, this was pretty inedible. Also the merkts cheddar cheese is like a cheese ball (fyi). That one is on me though for just not knowing. Fries are good but not great. The burger was cooked perfectly, I will say. You can do better despite these negatives.

We have passed this place so many times and never stopped until yesterday. REALLY impressed... awesome patio and atmosphere, very clean, large menu with decent prices, woman working counter on 10/19 night was extremely nice and helpful with a first time order (and she was really busy) and the best part...the food was OUTSTANDING! Thr fries here are 5 star alone, portions generous and items packed with flavor. Partner ordered the BLB burger (hands down best burger I've had in the city) and I had the american gyro. We will definitely be back soon!

I truly enjoyed this place. Very nice staff, clean & modern, relaxed atmosphere, fancy drinks without being a fancy place :) PARKING There's a little parking lot, so no need to worry about street parking VALUE Overall, I thought the prices at this place were very reasonable! $5 for a dog and fries? Perfect. SERVICE The waitstaff was incredibly nice and polite. FOOD Tried the corn nuggets, which were awesome! They were like fried elote poppers. Delicious and so unique!! I will definitely get those again. Two members of our party got the hamburgers, which were very tasty and cooked to order. One of us got the steak sandwich, which was also good. The fries were good! They are natural fries, which I prefer. DRINKS I really enjoyed the meal, but one of my favorite components was the BOOZY SHAKE! It was DELICIOUS. The key lime pie shake tasted exactly like key lime pie. It had a good amount of alcohol and real crumbles of graham cracker. The boozy shakes will keep me coming back, for sure. There were also some fun cocktails, but I did not try one. Sangria float? So curious about this one- it sounds delicious and I will certainly try it when I return. THE CROWD While there are places to sit, many people were coming in to grab food to go. There was a descent amount of people but nothing too crowded. Mostly people from the neighborhood. Perfect to me! FINAL VERDICT I definitely look forward to returning to this place. I'm really happy to have found it and it's a great addition to the neighborhood.

As a baseball mom, the exterior decor/theme caught my eye (and they have a parking lot which is super helpful) so my family stopped here for the first time on the way home from a high school baseball game and we all really enjoyed ourselves. The interior design of the restaurant is very well done (even the high chairs are coordinated) and very clean, the food (burger, salad, chicken sandwich, fries, etc) was all high quality and tasty, and the milkshakes were also a hit (get it?!?!). Plus, they have Cherry Coke! My only complaint is that they are clearly short staffed (the kind young woman who takes orders/runs the cash register also busses the food/waits tables) so service was very slow (and probably why some of the other reviews mention mistakes with their order). We don't live in the neighborhood but will definitely stop in again when heading to/from the Kennedy on Irving. It's a cute, solid spot!

Food is okay . And it's expensive. You can do a better burger at home if you have time.

Pretty good place! Good food. Quick enough service. And I LOVE the baseball theme. Solid place for the neighborhood!

Was not happy camper. 1st time ordering. Ordered 5 items and this is one of them. Meat was dry , bland ordered medium well came out well done and fries were soggy as hell not crispy as menu stated. . At least my dogs love it..sorry but to me1st impression last.

Batter up my Foodzies, tonight we visited Big League Burgers at 3734 w Irving Park rd in Chicago. This is a vibrant Chicago Cubs theme restaurant. The crowd was friendly and receptive. The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The menu was quite extensive packed with interesting items. I was a little disappointed that they were out of the cheeseburger rolls though. We have a vast array of other treats. First we had the Onion ring tower, a nice stack of large tasty rings accompanied by BBQ sauce and sriracha aioli. The sriracha was nice with a slight heat. Then we tried the boneless wings with sweet chili sauce. That could have been a little hotter, but nonetheless flavorful. We also had the steak sandwich, chicken kabob pita, the Northsider and the beef and sausage combo with mozzarella cheese and sweet peppers. The steak sandwich was grilled perfectly just could use a little flavoring. The Northsider was good size and had a great deal of flavor. The chicken kabob pita had a nice char, juicy but could use a little more pita so you can enjoy both skewers with some pita. Lastly the beef and sausage combo with mozzarella and sweet peppers. The sandwich was good size very filling. The sweet peppers were just green peppers sliced up. Sautéing them with garlic butter and onions would elevate them completely. All of the sandwiches came with fresh cut fries which were done well. We sat in the enclosure which was softly lit, heated and had an expertly done cartoon mural. Painted by Glenda's brother Ludwig. All in all we had a great experience. I give this restaurant 4 stars. Try it out and let me know what you think. Ciao Ciao for now.

We had been anticipating the opening of this burger spot ever since we saw the sign with their logo. Anything baseball related is a must check out for us! We were definitely pleasantly surprised the minute we walked in. My husband and I ordered the Gyro plate with the fries and the Chicken Cesar salad with a side of the onion ring tower. The portions were more than plenty for the both us and full of flavor. The chicken was charbroiled to perfection. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful and the onion ring tower had a side of a cilantro lime dip, which was delicious!! Overall we were very satisfied with our options and with the customer service. This place is a gem and we will definitely be back to try their burgers!!

Love this place always excellent food. The Northsider is an excellent burger. The only way it could be better was if it pepper jack cheese was an option!

Just decided to come here with some friends on a Saturday night. My new favorite place to go to for good food, a very friendly staff, and a comfortable setting both inside and out. Also, to find a dog safe and friendly space, I was more then pleased. The build your own burger was great. So many items to choose from and toppings, all made to order. True, there are plenty of places to go to for a hot dog or a hamburger in Chicago. But for a hamburger, this place takes the place, Move over Kuma's Corner, and over priced Au Cheval the touristy over crowded wait for ever joint. This burger beat yours, and their home made sliced pickles are fantastic.

I've had so many burgers in my life. I won't sit here and tell you that this was the best burger I've ever had, because it wasn't. However, the burger and Sweet Potato Fries was definitely delicious!! I also ordered the American Gyros, they were very nice to let me sample the Greek Gyros to see which one I would like better. I prefered the American Gyros it was really good. I also ordered the Grand Slam Nacho. They were really good and you get a enormous amount too. Food came out pretty quickly and was super delicious!

Environment was super cute! They really stuck with a theme while not forcing it. The fries were amazing!! I got the Greeksadilla and wasn't happy with the meat to cheese ratio but the gyro meat was really well seasoned.

I ordered the Zeus burger with a egg and they forgot the egg that I paid a extra dollar to get. I put no onions and they put onions on the burger. I ordered home run fries and they ran out of chili. The burger was very mediocre. They don't give you many fries at all and the fries are very oily and not crispy at all. The pickles they gave were disgusting. I don't know how this place has such good reviews. Definitely waste of money. Then when I let them know about what happened they were rude like it was my fault they had bad food and messed up. I would not recommend this place at all. Maybe I would've gave them a second chance because everyone has bad nights but with that customer service that a big no.

Good food, they took forever forever for my sons shake, he thought it was too elaborate and maybe they don't sell many. Overall, good.

Let me begin by making it very clear; this place is a fast casual burger stand. However, they do it well. I went in for the BLB I saw advertised on Chicago's best. It was good. It was inventive. It was a little non-standard for the typical burger stand burger. At $15, a little spend he but frankly, not for what you get in its location. This is a very greasy, sloppy burger and you need to be prepared for that. I ate my last few bites with a fork! My wife had their take on the patty melt which she also described as a little on the greasy side, but again, we knew what we were in for and that's what we got. I don't eat a lot of fast casual, greasy cheeseburger's but when I do, I want a good one. I would say this place qualifies.

Great burgers! And the LOVE YOUR DOG!! The north sided burger is legit. Perfectly seasoned and cooked, yummy! They were so nice to our dog, he ended up getting two pup-cups! Highly recommend. Outdoor seating is heated

The Natural Burger is one of the best I've ever had - if not the best. Best combo of cheese, buttery bun, grilled onions, pickles. Always has a lot of flavor. Fries aren't always fresh but when they are, they are also delicious.

We driven by BLB many times and stopped back for the second time today. We've ordered burgers, hotdogs, a polish and combos and they were all delicious . . . as well as the shakes. Clean welcoming place and a very efficient and cordial young lady served us both times. Make it your business to eat there, you'll thank me later . . . Even if you're not a CUBS fan! Keep up the good work

BLB is good, very good. Is it the "best burger in Chicago", as another reviewer touted? Absolutely not (Au Cheval and Mini Mott are two locations that can actually lay claim to that distinction) -- that claim is laughable. Burger needed a little more sear, though it was well seasoned and juicy. Topping proportions were a little out of whack as well -- I had the world's thickest tomato slice on my Northsider and three tiny pickles. Regardless of the faults, it's definitely one of the best "classic" burgers in the immediate area. If you're looking for a solid burger and fries in a fun, very heavy Cubs-themed environment, this is the place for you. Just don't expect to reach burger nirvana -- otherwise, you'll be disappointed.

Lots of hype no substance. I promised myself during this freakin' pandemic I'd lay off bad rapping these smaller places but dammit I feel a little taken advantage of. I got a turkey burger (curveball burger indeed)! The thing that appealed to me was that this particular burger was made from "fresh turkey breast" I've eaten enough turkey burgers to know this was merely a claim without merit! The burger was substandard. cooked enough to encourage Patrick Kane to take a shot with it. Your fries got you the extra star guys. Step your game up! I'll continue buying to keep your doors open but once this mess is over I'll return to my highly critical self.

We have tried this place numerous times and you stand a 50% chance of getting what you ordered. We understand that mistakes happen but it's ridiculous at this point. Went today placed an order got it home and surprise it was incorrect. Called and spoke to the person who took and bagged the order, Maria C. Told her what happened and while she offered to give me a credit the next time for what was missing, I told her we wouldn't be coming back as this has happened numerous times. She told me she'd have the owner call me in an hour, they didn't. While this place is close to home, the frustration of these mistakes is unacceptable. Do better for your clientele.

Loved, Loved the fact I can bring my kids and have a beer at the same time to catch a game. Came opening day for the cubs, they had a special going on the pitchers and wings. Great customer service, they gave my kids Cracker Jacks upon arrival, the sister's owner was so friendly also gave the kids each a ball. They had a guy doing cartoon portrait for the kids as well. The food was great too many options available, I had the Korean chicken wings they were tasty. Overall great experience definitely will be coming back.

I've been waiting for this place to open ever since I saw the coming soon sign, so far I've tried their onion rings, "The Northsider" burger and a chocolate shake. I was more than satisfied with my meal, the taste of the food was on point! The vibe of the restaurant and staff was very positive, especially with the amount of orders they had I got my food in a timely manner. I can't wait to head back and try more items off their menu!

Me and my family stop in the chicken kebabs is excellent also the chicken sandwich , Italian beef eggrolls different appetizer very good food . Service was very good and where they serve their food it's very nice how they prepare I get five stars

Burgers are my all time favorite! So when I heard about this place opening I had to give them a try.... walking in I was impressed! The place is clean and the ambiance is very cool, especially if you're a baseball fan! The staff were very professional and friendly too. They went out of their way to help me understand the different burgers and even accommodated my friend's request of a "bun less burger". Now let's get to the good part... the burgers! I ordered the BLB Burger and my friend ordered the Northsider. It smelled so good that we decided we couldn't wait until we got home and ate them in the car... wowwwwww were they good! The BLB burger was juicy and full of flavor! I would definitely recommend it! I will be back!

I stopped by yesterday to try out this new spot for a burger and fries. Everything was terrific and cooked to order and served hot. Burgers do not taste like fast food burgers - they're quite good with fresh buns. Fries were really good too! I didn't eat inside (because, well, COVID) but my food was still hot when I got home. The decor is great inside and can't wait for the outdoor patio to open! I like that fries are included with burgers and not ala carte like other places. Definitely worth a visit!

Our go-to neighborhood spot for burgers. I wish they had more in the way of salads, but it's "Big League Burgers," not "big league salads." Milkshakes are great, too, according to my kids. If you have someone who always wants chicken nuggets, get the boneless wings with no sauce, that's essentially the same thing.

Love this place. Has everything. Bar. Burgers. Shakes. Fries. Covered outdoor space. TVs. Sports.

Glad we finally tried this place from a neighborhood fb page recommendation good food good service good atmosphere

The gyro was delicious, can't wait to try other menu items, service was spot on, overall nice experience.

Tired of the same restaurants. Then add Big league Burger to the list. My burger radar was going off,ever since they opened up on the 12th. Not being able to wait any longer. Hit up a friend and made the drive from Midway. We originally came for a burgers. But there Big melt with buttered onions and buttered rye bread sold us both . Double patty with swiss and american was cooked to perfection ( median well was the move).What about the fries you ask, there the kind with the patato skin,paired well with my sandwich. In the event I didn't get full,i played it safe and also ordered a set of Garlic parm boneless wings. Juicy and the right amount of breading. We were left satisfied. like our good ol friend Bernie i ask for your help,someone please try there regular wings and let a homie know . In conclusion,was with worth the drive even with horrible chicagoan drivers on I-94 that drive 10mph because of a lil rain/snow,Yes indeed. Will i come back again, i practically convinced myself already if you haven't noticed(I'm basically salivating as I write this). There are plenty of other items I'm still curious about . Great job Chefs my meal truly tasted fresh. Big League if you read this,add habanero or ghost pepper on something please,para la raza que le encanta algo piquoso.

They put bacon in my food (vegetarian-specifically requested it be left out). Then when reviewed poorly, wasn't accountable, saying it was a delivery issue.

Stopped into BLB off a recommendation and was not disappointed. Ordered the double natural burger with fries to-go and everything was delicious. The burger had flavor, and great fresh taste and the fresh cut fries can't be beat by how crispy and delicious they were. Didn't get to dine in due to work, but the restaurant itself is a Cubs fans dream/man-cave. I definitely will return to try new menu items and sit at the bar. Great job with your place!

This building has been a revolving door of restaurant but I feel like this place will stick around. The burgers were really good. So many times a place will ask how you want a burger cooked and they all come out the same regardless. This place actually cooked the burger to specification. They weren't dripping with grease but we're very flavorful. The buns held up very well and weren't soggy. The bacon was on point . The only thing was the fries were soggy but I'm not gonna complain. Everything held up very well for delivery. We were so surprised and very well fed. Look forward to actually dining in or ordering again.

We love this place in our neighborhood. If you went here early on when it opened and thought it was just "ok," I highly recommend trying it again. We've had burgers, the gyro, the chicken kabob sandwich, and shakes. Everything is great, and the fries are fresh cut. The shakes might be the best thing here (think 10x better than a McDonald's shake). Love that they have a bar too. Service is always amazing, and shout out to the lady behind the register who is always very kind and working hard. Pricing is great for the quality of the food you get here too.

We ordered delivery from Big League Burgers and right around the promised delivery time we got a call from them apologizing profusely that they were running late. They had made the food, but their drivers were running late. The manager said they were remaking the food and she was driving it over herself and she was including extra goodies in it for our kids. She called again as she was leaaving was over to our house still within probably 10-15 minutes of the original delivery window and the food was great. She was so kind, apologetic and they really made a small hiccup into a great customer service experience.

I don't feel comfortable eating in person where there are staff members both making the food and behind the bar who are maskless. That's really not acceptable. Also, the food was very basic and nothing extraordinary. Small cheval and Brgrblly (which is on the same street) have a better burger.

I ordered this place off of uber eats, and I never leave yelp reviews for places on Uber Eats but this was so bad I feel like I HAVE TO. I got boneless wings, fries (with a cup of cheese), cheese sticks, and a Dr. Pepper. I don't know how you can manage to make fried food taste so bad, but they did. The food is prepared already, just throw it in the fryer! The fries were either burnt or under done. The side of cheese tasted like if someone ate cheese sauce then burped into your mouth. The cheese sticks were not stringy at all, the dr. pepper was flat. I don't know how you can screw up boneless wings, but they were quite literally the worst i've ever had and i've had dominos boneless wings. HUGE waste of $25, even my garbage can rejected this monstrosity!