Top Notch Beefburgers

"A longstanding South Side institution that’s been around since 1942, Top-Notch Beefburgers is one of the last of a dwindling breed of classic Chicago grease joints and perhaps the best. The burgers, which come in three sizes, are made exclusively of meat from the cow leg and accompanied by cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, and raw or grilled onions." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"Much like how Margie’s Candies holds a perennial place on our ice cream guide, Top Notch Beef Burgers is primarily here for nostalgia. This diner has been in Beverly since 1942, and any burger joint that remembers Comiskey Park and has outlasted both Daley administrations deserves our respect and admiration. The burgers aren’t particularly life-changing, but they are tasty, and there’s scientific evidence that eating a burger and fries with a shake that comes in one of those giant metal mixing cups can automatically increase serotonin levels by 56%. Our go-to order is the basic beef burger, which comes with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and either grilled or raw onions." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"Beverly is home to a burger that is nearly 75 years old. A classic diner spot that serves burgers of various weights and great milkshakes to go with it. Top-Notch is another place that boldly claims the best burger in Chicago." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"This diner has been in Beverly since 1942, and any burger joint that remembers Kominsky Park and has outlasted both Daley administrations deserves our respect and admiration. The burgers at Top-Notch aren't particularly life-changing, but they are tasty, and there’s scientific evidence that eating a burger and fries with a shake that comes in one of those giant metal mixing cups can automatically increase serotonin levels by 56%. Our go-to order is the basic beef burger, which comes with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and either grilled or raw onions." - Adrian Kane