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Billy Goat Tavern
430 N Michigan Ave
Chicago IL 60611
(312) 222-1525
Chicago IL 60611
(312) 222-1525
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"Cheezborger"
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"This legendary restaurant's version of a cheeseburger, made famous first by John Belushi in Blues Brothers. You can make it a double, with that cola of your choice...."
"This legendary restaurant's version of a cheeseburger, made famous first by John Belushi in Blues Brothers. You can make it a double, with that cola of your choice...."
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Mike M.
Get a double cheese and don't question them
Get a double cheese and don't question them
James J.
Look for the bylines of famous Chicago newspaper reporters, past and present.
Look for the bylines of famous Chicago newspaper reporters, past and present.
Time Out Chicago Kids
Regale the kids with tales of the classic SNL sketch so they'll know a "cheezborger" is what to order in the dim, storied landmark.
Regale the kids with tales of the classic SNL sketch so they'll know a "cheezborger" is what to order in the dim, storied landmark.
Stacy Williams Shuker
Having the double cheese and Billy Goat Dark.
Having the double cheese and Billy Goat Dark.
ZaarlyChicago
Need to go downstairs just to see it!
Need to go downstairs just to see it!
Marc B.
Go to Billy Goat Tavern and order fries if you dare
Go to Billy Goat Tavern and order fries if you dare
Raquel H.
Cheezeburger and chips...no fries! Great place to eat for lunch or for happy hours.
Cheezeburger and chips...no fries! Great place to eat for lunch or for happy hours.
Jim H.
Sit in the VIP area
Sit in the VIP area
Drunken History
The source for the idea of the SNL skit Olympia Cafe and the curse that haunts the Cubs to this day, stop in here to get away from the shopping on upper Michigan Ave and enjoy a real piece of Chicago
The source for the idea of the SNL skit Olympia Cafe and the curse that haunts the Cubs to this day, stop in here to get away from the shopping on upper Michigan Ave and enjoy a real piece of Chicago
Laura
Order the double cheeseburger...hands down the best item on the menu! Take a look at all the newspaper articles on the wall!
Order the double cheeseburger...hands down the best item on the menu! Take a look at all the newspaper articles on the wall!
Manbque
Fun to watch the tourists try to order anything other than a double cheese.
Fun to watch the tourists try to order anything other than a double cheese.
Matt D.
Bring cash and don't act like this is your first time here. It's ok to drink at lunch here too.
Bring cash and don't act like this is your first time here. It's ok to drink at lunch here too.
Layla K.
Double cheezborger
Double cheezborger
Josh.O
Daytime bartenderJeff Magill is one of the best you'll find in the city. Pleasant, efficient, and always smiling. He's been there since the early 1980s.
Daytime bartenderJeff Magill is one of the best you'll find in the city. Pleasant, efficient, and always smiling. He's been there since the early 1980s.
Mark G.
Double cheese only way to go!
Double cheese only way to go!
Chris C.
Don't forget they have breakfast. And the best .50 cent cup of coffee in the city
Don't forget they have breakfast. And the best .50 cent cup of coffee in the city
Josh W.
Get an Old Style at the Bar. The bartender is awesome.
Get an Old Style at the Bar. The bartender is awesome.
Joey L.
Vegetarians your out of luck unless you get the egg and cheese. I suggest toast instead of a bun.
Vegetarians your out of luck unless you get the egg and cheese. I suggest toast instead of a bun.
Joel R.
Try their Billy Goat beers too! You can't go wrong. Very tasty.
Try their Billy Goat beers too! You can't go wrong. Very tasty.
Amy G.
Duh: cheezborger.
Duh: cheezborger.
Todor K.
If they run out if the double cheeseburger, just get the triple cheeseburger!
If they run out if the double cheeseburger, just get the triple cheeseburger!
Home Sweet Beer
The 312 Urban Wheat from Goose Island brewery will make your double cheez better and better!
The 312 Urban Wheat from Goose Island brewery will make your double cheez better and better!
Lee G.
Best crab rangoons in town.
Best crab rangoons in town.
Lina G.
Order a Pepsi, hamburger, and chips!
Order a Pepsi, hamburger, and chips!
Sean M.
They will give you grief if they don't recognize you, but the ribeye steak sandwich is a nice break from double cheezborgerz
They will give you grief if they don't recognize you, but the ribeye steak sandwich is a nice break from double cheezborgerz
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Subterranean 'cheezborger' joint made famous by a 1978 SNL skit, it's an only-in-Chicago place to eat. Request a souvenir paper hat. – Green Guide Editor
Subterranean 'cheezborger' joint made famous by a 1978 SNL skit, it's an only-in-Chicago place to eat. Request a souvenir paper hat. – Green Guide Editor
Paul T.
Don't take the mustard and ketchup bottles to your table. You'll get in trouble.
Don't take the mustard and ketchup bottles to your table. You'll get in trouble.
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