Goldyburgers

If you want a great burger run, don’t walk to Goldyburger. This place is conveniently located right off Circle Ave/ Franklin in Forest Park. It’s pretty walkable from downtown Oak Park and if you live in the area or just visiting this place can’t be missed. They only take cash, but have an ATM onsite. The ambiance is classic vintage Irish pub. The classic metal pedestal bar stools are flanked around a wooden wrap around bar. The wooden booths and the checkered table cloths leave you to imagine the history and all the folks that have crossed its threshold in its 99th year. It’s the neighborhood bar you can come inside and stay a while. There is so much history on the walls with Irish blessings, cheesy sport memorabilia and vintage beer decor. It all starts when you walk in the door under the Old Style marquee. There is an intimate enclosed outdoor courtyard with picnic tables and a flat screen TV. While we didn’t eat it outside, it would be the perfect gathering with friends or a small get-to-gether. The menu is small and simple, food is served on plastic baskets and paper plates. The burger was juicy, hot and full of flavor. Make sure you have a pile of napkins, because you’re gonna need it. The fries and onion rings which we had as an appetizer were perfectly crispy and hot. When you have a taste for onion rings look no further, because they hit the spot. My husband had the chicken sandwich which was equally juicy and grilled to perfection. The beer was ice cold and service was fast and efficient. If fine china is important to you, this isn’t the place for you. If you’re looking for a vintage Irish pub off the beaten path with good burgers and cold beer look no further! The food is good, the service is better, minus the fine china. We will be back, but next time our spot will be flanked at the bar getting to know the locals!

Came here to have some beers with my dad and friends. It's a great dive bar and has been around for quite a while. Gave the food 3 stars because I didn't eat at all. However, their burgers are supposed to be pretty good.

DISCLAIMER: This place is a dive bar in the truest sense of the phrase. Like actually dank and sticky. If that isn’t your thing, move on. Also, it is a CASH ONLY business. OK, this place is almost 100 years old. It is like walking into a time warp going back to 1982. If you think the exterior looks rough, just wait until you go inside. The regulars all seem to know each other, because this place is a neighborhood bar. I’m also gonna guess that a lot of Irish and cops hang out here. All of that said, it has a full bar with very reasonably priced drinks. And the menu has awesome bar food. The burgers are actually worth it. Legit good stuff. If you’re up for a little adventure, this is a cool place. But don’t be surprised when you walk in and see it. I warned you.

Tasty burgers, cold beers, good times. Almost a century old, Goldyburgers is a classic dive bar time capsule with layers of worn in charm. The food is good, very hot and fresh, always made to order. Royal burger was great, I’m already looking forward to the next one.

This is a dive bar. It is "Cash only." There is an ATM in the bar. They have a dining room with 6 booths and a few tables. The menu is basic burgers, sandwiches, and fried foods. They also have an iceberg lettuce salad. We got the traditional Buffalo wings. They were served in a paper-lined plastic basket, and our plates were paper plates. They are dipping in Buffalo sauce, so you are going to go through a lot of napkins. Our burgers came out on Styrofoam plates, so it's a little more sturdy. I got the 1/2 lbs Royal Blue Burger (blue cheese and bacon). My friend got the Big Daddy a 3/4 lbs patty with mushrooms and bacon, and your choice of cheese. The burgers were substantial and cooked to order; mine was medium, and my friend's was medium-rare, just like we ordered. The bacon was crispy and thick, not fast food bacon. It is served on a hamburger bun. The fries were thicker cut than McDonald's. We were surprised the soda pop was $4.50 each; we felt that it was high. The burgers were $14 - $15. The decor was a dive bar OG. There was an antique tin ceiling (the Marque said "Goldyburger since 1926" the ceiling could be original. ) and various Retro Irish bar signs. One Miller sign read "Céad Míle Fáilte" (a hundred thousand welcomes). Our server was good but not attentive or friendly. While we were there, a patron returned from their car rather upset, they timed their meter incorrectly, and got a ticket. Two burgers, two Cokes, and a small order of wings were $54.

I’ve been meaning to go here for quite some time and finally made it! Burgers are good, beers are cold and our service was very kind. As others have stated, this is a dive bar, but I loved that everyone was speaking at a respectful level, it wasn’t crazy loud and our server was very attentive. Remember to bring cash, but if you forget, ATM on site.

It's a dive bar. A little... Or a lot pricey. But it was really good. My burger was obviously not a frozen patty and tasted on par if not better than portillo's. I do wish they had more kinds of cheese than just cheddar balls. Our waitress/bartender was awesome. I love the decoration they have there. It has a scent when you walk in. Not a bad odor, just a smell that comes from having a bar/restaurant that's been open a really long time through maybe many societal shifts. That's actually a reassuring smell to me. It means they're honest and good enough to withstand time, COVID, politics, and tax changes. More people should support this place by giving them their custom. We should all want places like this to prosper and stay in business. This is a flavor of Chicagoland I personally would hate to lose.

Got the big daddy burger and it was indeed a tasty burger. Bars aren't really my place for dining but I feel like it was still a cozy and good location if you're one who is into that type of setting. Outdoor seating was a plus as the weather was lovely. No complaints here

So let's get down to brass tacks here. There are a lot of burger joints. or joints that like to serve what they call burgers. Some are decent burger joints with good, sometimes exceptional burgers. But it's difficult to find a great burger in a joint filled with character and characters that fill it daily. I have been in this city my entire life and I am intimately familiar with its offerings particularly the street food scene, i.e. burgers, dogs, tacos, beefs, ethnic street foods etc. That said I had never heard of Goldyburger's until a friend of mine who grew up near and worked there it dragged me there. I had driven by this nondescript bar too many times to count and never even noticed it. But it's no surprise as its been there literally 100 years so it fit right into the neighborhood landscape. I mean, even though it's technically in a suburb, Forest Park, the L train goes there and the bus goes there and you can easily drive as it's right off of the Eisenhower and Harlem ave. I am ashamed to say I had never been. So we pulled up and there it is this old bar storefront a relic from Chicago's past when politicians were called 'Hinky Dink and Bathhouse John'. When you enter it's like stepping into a timeworn or a museum. You can hear the old voices whispering in the booths. The furniture and decor is clean and well taken care of but attractively aged. I think it's all the original stuff from way back when the brothers Goldstein open a bar in the spot in 1926. I tell ya, being in there immediately made me feel like I was transported back into the past. The dining area is large and with excellent family style seating. The bar is old school Chicago, reminiscent of those I grew up in and the taverns in the neighborhood that the folks would take us to, every barstool filled with a different unique character. The kind of people that all had nicknames they earned for one reason or another. Not like today were people give themselves nicknames. The decor all original. Out back, the patio, is an immense, tree filled courtyard fun to hang out eat in and drink in. I mean, it's hard to put into words the character this spot has, as long as it's survived it deserves more than any words I can offer up to describe it. These days and for the past 4 decades plus it's owned Mike Sullivan and family who i had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with. The menu is straight forward on laminated double sided sheets. That's all you need because the proof is in the pudding so to speak. It's in the food offerings. We started with the breaded and deep fried Cheddar Cheese Balls. Really good with really excellent flavorful breading. But hardcore bar style grub for the hardcore. Yes they are deep fried, yes they are filling and no I won't even go into how heart healthy they may be. But man they're good. They are kind of like last meal electric chair food. That kind of good. They have some great offerings, ham n cheese on rye and homemade potato pancakes and quality Chicago style bar food (not enough props is given to real Chicago bar food, it's a very real food group) to a Friday night fish fry. I went with the original Goldy Burger with cheese. You get your choice of cheese and pickles, lettuce, tomato and a healthy side of house cut steak fries on the side. The burger is excellent, a good old school diner burger. Believe me they're not that easy to come by. A burger and a side of character even harder to find. The cheese is nicely melted and covers the patty. The LTP is fresh and crisp and just enough so as not to disguise the beef. The beef patty is what stands out, thick, juicy, cooked correctly. Now this isn't a smash burger, no, this is old school diner or picnic burger. The kind that brings you back to being a kid, the kind a lot of love goes into. Goldyburger's is that kind of burger. You can tastes the love they put into it. You feel like you're on a picnic in your own back yard on their large, airy patio. The fries are really good and stand up to any fry I can think of. If you could see my belly you would know I'm not afraid of a fry or two. I washed this excellent lunch down with my go to an unsweetened Iced Tea. My friend washed hers down with a couple Vodka Tonics which are available as it is a bar. That's an added benefit for many folks. A few folks on the patio were enjoying beers with their burgers. I think what does it for Goldyburgers beside the fact that they have great burgers and enough really good offerings to keep everyone happy is the love put into it. This place is obviously labor intensive and Mike the owner holds old school service and neighborhood in high regard. It's about the generational business they do here. I noticed he knew most everyone who walked in. As a side note, it's no surprise his daughter Bailey Sullivan is a huge hit on America's Top Chef. Growing up at Goldyburger I am sure didn't hurt. You gotta try it!

Best burger for miles and miles and miles. Every time we visit we Live it even more. Come on a night when they have live music and make it more special!

Where have you been all my life. Great patio and even better food! The fish fry was spectacular and a total surprise, am I in Wisconsin?! Mild white fish in a nicely seasoned and crusty breading, 8.6/10. We ordered the potato pancakes as an appetizer and again after the meal, holy moly it doesn't get better, 9.6/10. Curds also very solid, well seasoned cubes with a thick batter. Wow. Great local spot!

What a great find this was. Thanks to the other Yelp reviewers recommending this place. We came here with 15 people (baseball team) on a Saturday at lunch time. Service was great, the burgers were big, messy, and delicious. The food came out quicker than what we expected. Wings and onion rings were good too. Don't let the "dive bar" atmosphere steer you away. Better than a chain burger place. Had to drop a star due to the bathroom condition. But otherwise, give it a shot.

After wandering the zoo (and refusing to pay $11 for a hot dog) we were ready for some grub. My husband loves burgers so we found a well reviews dive bar (which tend to have the best burgers) and headed towards Goldyburgers. It's evident this place has been around for awhile just based on how it looks, but I was surprised to see based on the reviews this restaurant is over 50 years old and has been creating quite the list of patrons. As we entered we realized they only take cash or check, no cards, but thankfully they have an ATM inside the restaurant. My husband ordered the royal burger and I got the turkey club, both ordered with a side of fries (sandwiches come automatically with chips but can come with fries for an added $1.50). My husband ate his food right away, comparing the looks of his burger to the Mondo burger from "Good Burger". It was definitely more aligned with an actual good burger when it came to taste though. Service was also great, with the waitress greeting us upon entering, chatting for a bit, and even coming out to let us know our food is ready when we stepped outside for a moment. Even better, when my husband asked if they sold any bottled soda, she admitted they didn't but had ordered herself lunch elsewhere and her food came with a bottle of RC that wasn't opened yet and she doesn't care for it. She gave him it for free just to be nice. I didn't experience the restroom or any of the bar drinks but I am definitely considering coming back so I can experience sitting in to eat and enjoy the bar. The looks of the bar definitely make it obvious it is a dive bar but just like they say not to judge a book by it's cover, I find you can't judge a bar by it's divey-ness. If anything, the more divey it is, the better burger they will have. Goldyburgers did not disappoint at all.

The burgers here are good. This is the burger on rye bread with cheese. I sat at the rail so the service was pretty quick. There was sports and memorabilia on all the TV's and walls around.

This is a dive bar. It is "Cash only." There is an ATM in the bar. They have a dining room with 6 booths and a few tables. The menu is basic burgers, sandwiches, and fried foods. They also have an iceberg lettuce salad. We got the traditional Buffalo wings. They were served in a paper-lined plastic basket, and our plates were paper plates. They are dripping in Buffalo sauce, so you are going to go through a lot of napkins. Our burgers came out on Styrofoam plates, so it's a little more sturdy. I got the 1/2 lb Royal Blue Burger (blue cheese and bacon). My friend got the Big Daddy a 3/4 lb patty with mushrooms and bacon, and your choice of cheese. The burgers were substantial and cooked to order; mine was medium, and my friend's was medium-rare, just like we ordered. The bacon was crispy and thick, not fast food bacon. It is served on a soft hamburger buns. The fries were thicker cut than McDonald's. We were surprised the soda pop was $4.50 each; we felt that it was high. The burgers were $14 - $15. There were two families with kids there, they got the chicken strips and burgers. The decor was dive bar OG. There was an antique tin ceiling (the Marque said "Goldyburger since 1926" the ceiling could be original. ) and various Retro Irish bar signs. One Miller sign said Céad Míle Fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes). Our server was good but not attentive or friendly. Two burgers, two Cokes, and a small order of wings were $54. Parking can be a crap shoot. We did not have trouble finding a spot, but there is a bowling alley and two other bars within a block or two. Another patron got a parking ticket while at the bar, so the city is ticketing.

Bad and rude service. Poor food quality! A lot of local drunks that were extra loud. Find another place to eat!

Goldyburgers, you are perfect just the way you are. Don't ever change. Come for the burgers, stay for the cheese balls.

Food quality poor qnd overpriced and service even worse. They don't mention cash only until after they bring your check. Save yourself the trouble and don't go here!

Long time favorite, nice patio in the summer. Getting a bit long in the tooth but a good value for what you get.

Thee Best burgers ! Great atmosphere , welcoming , clean , friendly , great prices . There is a BIG reason it has been open for decade's and has a die hard following from one generation to the next !

If you are into dive bars with plenty of fried foods and freshly made burgers, then this is your spot. I'm not a hamburger person, so there is not much for me. The husband loves their burgers though, and he's a snob about them, so they must be good. The owner is super nice, and the kids have fun when we go.

Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Been going to Goldy's for five years. What a find. Great service, great staff and perfect atmosphere. Should be more places like this but this would only mean more competition. Stay just the way you are.

I am submitting another review I went back for to give it another chance, The second time was much better. I ordered a classic cheeseburger. I asked for it blood rare. It came rare, which is about the best they could do. It was OK. The fries were OK too. You could tell they were previously frozen, but they were crisp and palatable. I still don't like that they use paper and styrofoam plates. The men's room does not have a lock. How difficult would it be to install one? I will go back.

Lovely service. Simple, good food reasonably priced. Decent beer selection, including our favorite draft: Smithwick's. My only wish is that they'd buy some higher quality, more comfortable outdoor seating to replace the $9.99 plastic ones they now have.

A really good burger at a reasonable price! I'm a big fan of the Goldymelt, it's delicious.

Cheeseburger with bacon and grilled onions. Simple and always pleasing. 13 years since my last still "Never had a bad one". Top it with a choice brew... they were out of Guinness... Add Redbreast 12 Irish whisky and a delightful meal it was.

Yum! What a great dive bar that happens to have ah-maxing burgers. Great patio.Oona, the bartender is a doll and Samantha was an awesome waitress. Will I be back, yes!Yummy

Having been a customer for 50yrs plus I can say it's a good burger but nothing like what the original was

Checked my bookmarks for a lunch date and bam this juicy looking burger spot pops up. Since it was nearby we dropped in. There were 2 other patrons besides myself and my friend dining in and doing take out. We ordered burgers & chicken wings. Our waitress was very friendly & accommodating. She gave us advice on good options. While waiting on the food I played a dollar on their gaming machine, and yeah I lost my dollar. HUGE SIGH... Took the food about 15mins. The wings were fresh and cooked well, but lacked flavor & the sauce on the side wasn't good. The burger was good! They give you a 1/2 lb patty, w/fries. Very good!!! My mushrooms could've been sauteed better, but it was a really good burger.

Great old school pub. Friendly staff. Great food. Just don't be a jerk. Low key vibe. A little gem hidden in Forest Park

Goldyburgers is definitely a must-visit spot here in this area of Forest Park. Their menu here is big and full of affordable offers. They have a wide selection of famous burgers, fries, rice meals, sandwiches, drinks, and other comfort foods. I got their veggies salad, fried chicken with fries on the side, and also their orange juice. Everything was worth trying and fair. Their serving is generous and large. They made all of their food to perfection and cooked all of it very well. All of it is quality, tastes good, and all of it is awesomely delicious. They have the best burger I have ever had. Goldyburgers is definitely the best! Their place is wide and amazing. The vibe is like I am in an old typical fast-food restaurant. Everything was like a throwback, the décor, tables, chairs, lights, stuff, and others. I really like the vibe here. Their tables and chairs were perfectly aligned. They have enough seating for their customers daily. Very convenient and cozy place. I would definitely love it if I can bring my friends and family here. Hope they can also experience the vibe here and how great is the food here at Goldyburgers. Can't wait to visit again soon when I am nearby. Thank you Goldyburgers for an awesome experience. Please keep up the good work and keep treating the customers so well. Thanks!

You go here for Una the manager - plain and simple. She is everything! She is a hoot. The drinks are super inexpensive. The food is delicious and further super inexpensive. It's bar food - you'll want to go and get a burger. It's not fancy, it's served on paper plates which I honestly kind of love. The music is a mosh mosh - they sometimes have live music, other times they have the jukebox which is a collection of what I think are mix CDs made by the regulars. It's honestly another super charming reason to go. Street parking is plentiful and it's right down the street from a bowling alley. The area is quiet and tiny. The bar is huge. It seems most of the people in attendance were regulars, which again, to me, is another good sign. I really enjoyed this place.

A dive bar in an off the beaten path part of Forest Park. It was strangely quiet for a Saturday night- perhaps people were resting up for the Super Bowl the next day. Anyway, the burgers are delish. Nothing fancy, but very good.

I can't stop thinking about the Royal Bleuburger I had last night--the patty was perfection.

Always a great place to stop. Fantastic burgers. Outdoor seating great service. Owners are always friendly. Real neighborhood tavern.

Goldyburger's is one of my favorite places. I love the atmosphere that is low-key, old school- it reminds me of the sort of place my grandfather would have hung out at after work to have a few beers and chat with buddies. This is perfect to me as I love dives and hate pretense. My husband and I went one night a couple years ago and have frequented it ever since. The service is always great at Goldyburger's and Una is the best bartender who consistently provides great service and a lot of laughs. She always remembers our faces when we walk in and treats us like family. There's an older gentleman bartender, too, (I wish I knew his name) who provides great service and just has a pleasant demeanor. The food is basic pub grub and perfect for a night of cheap beers, cheap food. So far, we've ordered the burger, fish fry, fish sandwich, and breaded shrimp and have been satisfied with all of it- I love that they have malt vinegar, too. Whoever the server is (younger guy), he's just wonderful! He is very careful to provide the best service and I've seen him running into the kitchen to get his tables their requests asap. *My husband and I have since moved out of the area, but plan on visiting Goldyburger's whenever we're in town and hope to see the same, familiar faces there. I should have written this review awhile ago as this place deserves it. If you're not a jerk and in the Forest Park neighborhood, I'd recommend stopping by.

This place has been serving burgers since the 1920s, but have they ever had good service? I went there twice in a week to make sure that it wasn't just a fluke. Wednesday: I ordered the Hawaiian Burger. It was solidly good, but nothing to write home about. The story here was the long wait! I had to wait 45 minutes for a server to come to my table. To his credit he was very apologetic once I brought my wait to his attention. He explained that they were unusually busy. Between waiting to place my order, getting my food, and paying, it took two hours. Friday: I went with my dad, brother, and friend. They all ordered food and I just got a drink. None of them had anything to say about the food except that it was filling. This time the server (a different one) was pretty timely, but we each had to repeat all of our orders a couple times. I had to ask her on two different occasions for water. It was really weird. I'm not sure if those two times were service flukes or not. Maybe they were. I just know that I've had better burgers and better service elsewhere.

Great staff. Great burgers. Love the olive burger with Swiss. Beer garden a nice touch.

BETTER HAVE CASH!! No credit cards accepted. Decent beer/drink prices, burgers are good but are underwhelmingly small and overpriced. Basically a greasy spoon burger that can be had for under $4 at just about any diner. Little or no atmosphere...mostly locals or those who have come for years. I would pass this one up and go to any other burger joint.

This place is a hole in the wall with the best burgers and cheese balls I've ever had. The outside is just your average tavern and so is the inside for that matter. It reminded me of my childhood since my grandfather owned one over by Humboldt Park. The food is what makes the place though. The Goldyburger, The Hawaiian Burger, the Royal Blue Burger, the Mushroom Burger, and not let's forget the Big Daddy. They also serve fried shrimp, soup, chicken and other things but it's the burger that will keep you coming back. The neighborhood is slowly changing but I hope this place never does. We have introduce many of our friends to this establishment. I hope you like it as much as we do.

This place has charm, towny charm! We had heard good things from friends about the food, specifically the burgers. We were not disappointed! I had the cheeseburger with fries and everything came out perfectly. The food was great, our server was on top of things, and the place itself was well kept. There's street parking available all around the block. The patio is enclosed with a nice, high fence and some greenery. We will definitely be back when we're craving a quality burger.

This place has solid burgers, fair prices, and an overall welcoming atmosphere. The patio is perfect for lounging on warmer evenings, with gorgeous ivy, a tree in the center, and cute lights overtop the seating. The service is excellent and the server is very attentive - even noticing the team on my shirt and offering to change the channel to the corresponding game. No frills, paper plates, and some bomb burgers and cheese balls. Highly recommend for relaxing and having a beer with friends.

Burgers are the best here! This is a nice, friendly neighborhood dive with great staff and owner. Drinks are very reasonable too! Having cut back on red meat, I usually have a grilled chicken sandwich. They often offer a Mexican burger that I substitute the grilled chicken & it's soooo good with pico & avocado! We've moved away but still try to get back when we can!

A friend of mine likes to go there after the St. Patrick's Day parade because they have bag pipes and good burgers. Those are the only good things about this place. Each time we go, the service is awful and the bartenders are extremely annoyed if you ask them for anything! I would understand if it was three deep around the entire bar but you can barely get service when you are sitting at the bar. I have been a bartender for over 20 years and I know how to give good, fast, friendly service. This has to be the worst service of anywhere I have gone. Maybe it's time for the current bartenders to retire.

I can see myself several decades from now longing for a place like this where I will meet with my decades old friends and feel like time has stood still. The salad I ate with bottle Italian dressing will suffice despite it being iceberg lettuce with 4 slices of tomatoes and a slice of cucumber or two. My 12 year old makes better salads. And being charged 3x for the club soda and two refills I had is laughable. The grill cheese my buddy ate-- again, my 12 year old can do better without trying. I'll be back in a few decades. The company with my old buddies then will help me tolerate the uncomfortable chairs and dirty table that will probably still be there. The mushroom hamburger another friend had is easily replaceable by any restaurant within blocks and on Madison Avenue. $54.00 for an appetizer, a hamburger, a grill cheese on paper plates and salad plus a cider and 3 sodas. Really?

This place has been around since 1926! Love the atmosphere, love the burgers and their prices are great for the area. Old school bar. They have a beer garden (one of the first in the area) and good food.

Goldie's is awesome and compares to no other restaurants... Chili is unbelievable , burgers out of this world. Polite and attentive staff... Once u go there you will always come back.

I've lived in Forest Park for 3 years now and just stumbled on this time-capsule gem of a place. Open since 1926, Goldyburger is justly famous for its 1/2 lb. burgers, cooked to order with cheeses, grilled or raw onions, mushrooms, dark rye or fresh buns. Full menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches too. Friendly attentive service by owner Mike Sullivan and bartenders Cathy and Oona. On a sunny, warm day in October, we had draft beers and juicy burgers in the Beer garden. You can also have a meal in the snug wood-framed booths or the dark cozy bar. Wear a mask and come have a drink

As dive bars go, this place deserves four stars. It's dark and dingy, but clean (although I confess, I did not use the restrooms which is often a good test of "clean"). The burger was OK - I ordered the "Big Daddy" because I was hungry and wanted a 3/4 lb'er - but not all the crap that came with it. So I asked them to leave off the mushrooms, bacon, lettuce and tomato and just asked for pickles, onions and bleu cheese. I was hoping that leaving the bacon and 'shrooms off would have been a fair trade off for the 75 cent upcharge for bleu cheese, but I got zapped anyway. No big deal. Though I kinda wonder about the bleu cheese that came with it - seemed to uniformly distributed for melted bleu cheese, though legit or not, the flavor was still there. The burger came out cooked exactly as ordered - medium rare. But the downside was that it wasn't too juicy, nor did it have much of that "char-grilled" flavor. So by now if you've read this far, you're probably wondering why I'm giving the place four stars when everything I've said so far is three star quality. Well, it was the bartender who is the first bartender I've come across in quite awhile to ask me what MY name is. Friendly and sociable - introduced me to the owner as well. Sadly, it's not often that servers and such personality along with their service. In my book, that can make or break a place - anyone can serve decent food nowadays, it's the people that set a place apart from the rest.

It's a dive bar. I don't think they will ever get the stale cigarette smell out of the drop down ceiling tiles. The burgers are served on cheap paper plates, but man oh man, they are tasty! I personally love the Hawaiian burger, served with a ring of pineapple and a little bleu cheese. My bf orders the Big Daddy. Some Armadillo Eggs (cheddar poppers) for the appetizer. Be warned, it's cash only. I always forget and have to run across the street to the ATM at the bowling alley. I believe the kitchen closes at 10:30. They have a nice beer garden with TVs if you like that kind of thing (I do!).

What the...what is wrong with everyone? Sometimes places are great just for nostalgia! I embrace that my Royal Blue Burger (yum with crispy bacon and melted blue cheese that literally seeps off the burger and right onto the french fries) is served on a Styrofoam plate. I love that I can get pitchers of Miller Lite. I love that literally all the appetizers are fried. I also love the servers - they are so nice and great, and funny! Talk to them, you will be happy you did! Yes, the outdoor patio is wonderful, too, but the bar is filled with great regulars, who are fun to make wonderful, strange conversation with.

Went there with my SO; just moved to the area and looking for a good burger. Heard this was a good spot. Boy were we disappointed. Food served on Styrofoam. Normally not an issue except both of our burgers (ordered medium rare) were little hockey pucks of overcooked underseasoned beef. Also, I get old man cranky bartenders but this guy was all but completely ignoring us. Also we were the only people there so it really made no sense. We didn't complain or do anything that would make us seem like assholes so I just really don't get it. How this place is in business is beyond me. Too bad. Have to find somewhere with a great burger still.

Where to begin? My father used to take me here about 15-20 years ago. I remember it being very tasty and loving it. My trip back after all this time really destroyed my hopes and childhood dreams. Firstly, I don't know what anyone who thinks these burgers taste good is smoking before they eat them, but my burger tasted like nothing. Not bad, just like nothing. The only flavor in the burger was the cheese and the ketchup I put on it. The meat was sub-par and I'd bet they're not made from sirloin, if they are it's grade F meat. The fries were typical out-of-the-bag frozen fries. The 'cheddar cheese balls' were nothing more than frozen Velveeta that gave me a stomachache after I ate them. Being all grown up now when I spend 8 dollars on a very small, tasteless cheeseburger I would like to have it served on a non Styrofoam plate please. The bar itself smelled like a combination of cigarettes and bathroom, and the tables and benches were sticky. No thank you Goldyburgers, no thank you.

After hearing over and over again how good the burgers were at Goldyburger, my husband and I couldn't wait to try them. The first time we went we ordered the Fried Cheese Curds as an appetizer. We were excited to see them on the menu as we both went to College in Wisconsin and this was something we both had all the time! When they came, they were cold and just not good. Then our burgers came. We both ordered them medium but we got them well done and very dry....I can't even describe the disappointment. We left sad and defeated, we were excited to have this gem of a burger joint in our neighborhood but then we thought, OK - everyone gets it wrong once in a while, after all several people we know and trust have recommended this place to us so we opted to hold out our judgment after a second go at it. About 2 months later we went again. We both went in with an open mind and hopeful that this would turn into a staple in our dining out regimen. We did not get an appetizer this time, we just headed right for the main event. We both ordered burgers with Cheddar. When the waitress asked us how we wanted it cooked, we asked if medium would have a slightly pink center and she said yes. So we both ordered ours medium. When they came out they lwere way over cooked and dry. All in all, I will not be going back to Goldyburgers. I think it is a nostalgic restaurant to those who grew up in the area but now is just plainly not good. I am sorry - I really tried!

What is going on with the reviews of this place???!! Take the time to read this and let me set it straight.... Now I consider myself to be a bit of a burger aficionado/snob. A Burger Sommelier, if I may. Goldy's is a divebar with amazing burgers. There are a few things you will need to know before visiting. First, bring cash; no credit cards accepted. Secondly, if you like your burger medium rare, order rare. If you like medium, order medium rare. They never fail to cook it a bit more than I would like. But I know this, so its no longer an issue. A few other details you may find useful.. Sit in the beer garden. Cubs games are routinely on. The interior may turn some people off, but like I said earlier.. dive. If you don't like the locals and regulars... well, then you probably aren't my kind of person and not very welcoming to different personalities. I enjoy it. You might hear an interesting story or two. With all of this in mind, 5 stars for days. My ideal meal at Goldy's, and what I would suggest you order: Royal Blue Burger, rare. (I like it medium rare, see above) Fired Cheese Balls (more than enough for two or three to share). PBR. Perfect. The Goldy wings are also delicious. Order 'em hot. Been coming for 20+ years and hope to for many more.

I have not been to Goldy's in awhile but now I know why. The burger was well done but I asked for it Medium. The fries were greasy and like bottom of the fryer basket fried. The Smithwicks was warmish...... When I complained about the burger-no offer to recook or to take $ off the check. hmmmm... I was hungry so I ate it ALL. The bartender was fun and super nerdy which was fun. The place is filled with old papers and the carpet is dirty dirty. This lil place could be soooo cool if they just put in a little effort. Nice people but not much else. ps no Credit cards cash only or checks. BOO!

The burgers and the atmosphere kind of remind me of a way more Caucasian Casey's in Detroit. Old, beat up, really not that great, makes you feel uncomfortable, and only worth a return trip if you live around the corner. Certainly not anywhere near what it's cracked up to be. One thing that really got me was the obviously canned, cold sliced mushrooms that came on my big boy. I can understand going that route in a dive-type burger joint, but at least toss them on the grill for a couple minutes, if only to warm them up and not to give them some color. Not worth a wholehearted pan, but not worth a full-fledged review either.