Halal Smash Burger and Phillies (Western Avenue)

So many highly rated reviews, and I can see why. I’ve heard good things about the restaurant. But my experience was the complete opposite. Ordered 3 classic smash burgers and a small fried to go, as I had a plane to catch. Order was placed 4:30 ish, and I got a message saying order was received. However, went to pick it up at 5:30 and they said that they hadn’t received the order. Very disappointed in such poor service. Also, building was not kept in good condition. The floors were extremely sticky, and there were cobwebs in front above the door.

Amazing!! A classic divey restaurant (sticky and rough around the edges), though the burgers themselves felt like an elevated version of a classic amer staple. The potato buns were perfect and fluffy, burgers just the right amount of greasy and stacked perfectly, and the BEEF BACON!! Wow, just as crispy, fatty, flavorful and delicious as the alternative, I honestly wouldn't have known otherwise! Love it will rec to all my burger loving friends

This was a smash Halal Town Burger and guess what? It got smashed by me. The food was good. The atmosphere was good. The customer service was good.

Halal Smash Burger & Phillies Review Location: near western and foster Ave Chicago IL Certification: HMS certified I was driving by the area and decided to check it out. It’s a simple corner location but parking is an issue. Side parking requires permits and Main Street parking is limited. I ordered the Chicago style smash burger fries and a drink. No combo meal deal. 🤷‍♂️ Burger: Chicago styles is a smash burger with Lettuce cheese onion tomato toppings ans their sauce. I’m a fan of potato bun and this did not disappoint. The meat itself was perfect in thickness. Not too thin. The flavor was subtle. Tasted fresh. 8/10. Fries: I ordered the seasoned curly fries. Unfortunately the fries were NOT good. They weren’t seasoned, Over fried and extremely hard/crispy. The bag it was in was soaking in oil. I couldn’t finish it. 2/10 Drinks: Pepsi products Overall: I was pleased with the burger. Will get it again in the future. Will try their Philly next time. Avoid the curly fries, will try the regular fries

The ambiance left something to be desired; it felt a bit too sterile and lacked the warmth I typically enjoy in a dining setting. The decor was uninspired, which made the whole experience feel less inviting. However, the food was pleasantly surprising. The menu offered a variety of options, and while some dishes were just average, a few stood out as genuinely enjoyable. The flavors were well-executed, and the presentation was nice.

I’m actually disappointed with their quality of food. I did a DoorDash order and they missed some of my items. One of the items I’ve received was a $15 cheese fries and I couldn’t eat it at all. Their burgers were decent but not consistent with everything else. Was hoping this would be a decent halal spot :/

The gyros philly is one of the best sandwiches I've had around! Friendly service too!

The best burger in Chicago! Fresh, Clean, Big and Juicy! 🤌🏼 Loved it so much! Please visit here instead of McD. Here, we are offering special lunch menus at reasonable prices! 🍯❤️