Hamburger Mary's - Chicago

So if you have lived in Chicago for a while, you may recall when Hamburger Mary's was a longtime fixture in Andersonville; it's part of a chain, but that was the only location in Chicago, and it closed during the pandemic. Happily, this location in Edgewater opened a few years later, bringing great food, friendly staff, and fun events to the area. I should mention for practical purposes that if you're offended by Pride flags and the like, this is not going to be the restaurant for you. But for queer folk and allies, Hamburger Mary's offers great food, as well as events such as Drag Brunch, HamBingo (benefitting different charities), and MaryOke (karaoke), as well as Dinner with the Divas. We stopped in for dinner before a movie at the Music Box, not far away; we were there before pretty much anyone else rolled in for the evening, so the vibe was quite chill, but our server, Loren, was very friendly and checked in on us a bunch. The food was really great (which cannot always be said for places that are leaning into a theme: sometimes they just get by with so-so food because they know people will come for the 'gram factor). I had one of the flatbread that was named for The Golden Girls (I got The Sophia Petrillo, which was topped with pesto, balsamic glaze, mozzarella and arugula, and was really a delicious combo of flavors; our server Loren said it was his favorite of the flatbreads); my husband got the garlic parmesan "wangs," which he polished off in short order. I also appreciated that their mocktails were only $5, as opposed to some places where they cost just as much as an alcoholic drink! Already planning to bring some friends for Drag Brunch. Oh Mary! Keep up the good work!

Just got back from Hamburger Mary's for drinks, dinner, and bingo. First, the interior is very gay and I love it. Pink and Purple colors everywhere. High heel shoes, an '80s album in a picture frame hanging on the wall. The host was friendly and my server (Debbie) was friendly and cute. I had the Carrie Bradshaw (Cosmo Martini) the drink was good so I had another one For dinner, I had the Mary Burger with cheese no Mary sauce, and fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were hot. The last time I was at HM was in 2019 and the service wasn't great. The service here was amazing. Debbie came by making sure I was fine. I played bingo but I didn't win, I will come back since I'm less than 10 minutes away from here.

We are so excited that Hamburger Mary's reopened! It took us a minute, but we finally made it over for Thursday night "Dinner with Diva's." Events now have a $10 cover, but it is the LEAST we can do in this day and age when Dolls are under attack and need folks to stand up and be allies, both politically and financially! Protect the Dolls! The new space is definitely more spacious! The entrance is welcoming and grand with a bar for folks to grab a drink in case there is a wait. You do not need to make a reservation, but when there is an event, reservations are definitely recommended! The host and server were phenomenal, welcoming us with kindness and helpful expertise. Our server was particularly kind and just a ton of fun to spend the evening with! It was Drag King night while we're there and it was an absolute blast. We enjoyed the Kings so much that I forgot to take any pictures. It was such a blast, you need to go check it out for yourself! During our dinner I got a dirty dry gin martini and the Mr. Big cocktail. My husband got the Anti-Hero IPA. It is a great drink menu. Something for everyone! For food, my husband got the Chicago Fire burger with tots. He loved the zip to the burger, but said it was not an overwhelming spicy flavor. I got the September Burger of the Month: "We start with Mary's juicy beef patty with melted Jack cheese on a bed of fresh arugula, topped with house-made Bacon Jam, Cajun Remoulade and crispy sriracha-fried-onions on a fresh potato bun." It was SO GOOD! If I happen to go back again this month, I'll probably get the same thing! We loved seeing the staff from the previous location, like Barbie, and we felt right at home. Along with upgrades, like soap in the bathrooms from Edgewater Candles. Yay and yum! We are so excited to have Hamburger Mary's back in the neighborhood and we look forward to many future visits. If you haven't been yet, fix that and go today!

Second time here and I'm obsessed! Really fun show and great energy all around. Performers and staff are phenomenal! We had Jackie today and what a treat. Overall Unique spot and you must try out

WELCOME BACK TO EDGEWATER, MARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's back, and more awesome than ever! Same sassy vibe, same FUN TIMES. I've been here a couple of times now - the kitchen is just getting their sea legs, so the food right now is fine - a bit average - but fine. I have confidence it'll improve! Be aware there is a $10 extra charge for the drag show, and an automatic 15% service change added on. You can tip more - and you should - but you don't HAVE to. What I'm hoping is that Mary's is a runaway success and they open up on a day or two from Mon-Wed. Then, those of us that want a simple drink after work, maybe a snack, can come hang out without the extra show charge. But right now, I could not be MORE thrilled that this restaurant is back. Great staff, very friendly, cute and attentive. Burgers are good! And the DIVAS are SUPER FINE and so talented.

Me&my fiance gave this place a try not going to lie the place had a really good vibe&the burger was great... fries was trash drinks was not that good,over all I never need to come back here again.

I was really excited to visit Hamburger Mary's yesterday, especially since it left Andersonville about a year ago. The new space looks beautiful--exactly the kind of fun, colorful vibe I expected. One surprise: if you want to watch the show, it's now $10 per person. Before, everyone got to enjoy the show without an extra charge. The performers, though, were fantastic--super fun, encouraging, and really got the crowd going. The food has definitely improved, but with a name like Hamburger Mary's, I was expecting the burgers to be outstanding. They were good, just not "wow" good. Drinks were a little disappointing--the Bloody Mary was more "bloody" than "Mary," meaning light on the alcohol, though the price suggested otherwise. Another surprise was the automatic 15% service charge, no matter what you order. For two burgers, two Bloody Marys, and the $10-per-person show fee, the bill came to $125. I added another 5% tip plus tipped the performers separately. Overall, the staff was very nice, the show was a lot of fun, and the atmosphere is great. I don't see myself visiting too often at those prices, but I wish them success. If the drinks improve, that alone could get me to stay longer and order another round--or three.

Came for drag brunch and it was a great show. Place keeps the same fun, kitschy vibes of the original location in Andersonville. Glad it's back

Food was mediocre but the atmosphere, staff and show made this a 5 star!!! the u limited mimosas were always filled!! Will def come back!!

First time at Brynn Mawr location for dinner and divas show. Food ok. Show absolutely horrible. Left early and won't go back.