World Famous Billy Goat's Tavern & Grill

World Famous Billy Goat's Tavern & Grill Reviews

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• This restaurant is very over-rated. Was highly disappointed. It is in the basement of a smokefilled bar, and the burgers are comparable to any burger in any other bar. Probably worse. And the owners and service is rude! Rather get a burger at McDonalds than put up with rude people and average food.

  by roncarlson1

  
  

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  by Kathy J

  
  

• They know their hamburgers here.

  by Kelly Gaudreau

  
  

• Ótimo lugar e ótimo sanduíche.

  by Laura N

  
  

• This i art of history, you simply must get a double cheeseborger, cheeseborger, cheeseborger here!

  by jim s.

  
  

• A must visit when in the Windy City.

  by Andre M.

  
  

• I like how it's historic and in a location not easy to find. Staff wasn't the friendliest when I was there.

  by Chris Davis

  
  

• A mysterious, hidden and great underground place.

  by Nallely S

  
  

• Deliciosa la doble cheezburguer las papas exquisitas y la cerveza se oscura está buenísima

  by Karla T

  
  

• Great historic venue with a lot of Chicago history. Great to visit right after the Cubs Word Series win. Curse broken!!

  by Matthew S.

  
  

• Love the cheezburgerssss!

  by Javier G M

  
  

• The best hamburguer in town, i hope return, but i dont know becouse i dont have a lot of money😕 remember forever thank youu

  by Martín K

  
  

• The Double was actually much better than expected. Lots of history here!

  by Zach R.

  
  

• The burgers are their popular item. Lot of Chicago history. Beer selection is poor. Old Style in the bottle.

  by Michael Dorsey

  
  

• You get what you pay for.

  by Linda M.

  
  

• Cheeseburger cheeseburger

  by John M. P.

  
  

• Good green beer on st pattys day.

  by Anne S.

  
  

• C'mon, you know you want the draft Schlitz...

  by Rob M

  
  

• "The place is a tourist magnet, but it's a deserving one." Lonely Planet dixit

  by Martín M

  
  

• Double double burger, no fries. cash only

  by Kate Y.

  
  

• Get the egg and bacon on a burger

  by Andrew F.

  
  

• Good taste, good price and good beer (billy goat beer)

  by P Chuy D

  
  

• Try the Cheezborger Cheezborger - Another Chicago icon checked off the list. Cheezborger! No Pepsi, Coke! (via @Foodspotting)

  by Alice F.

  
  

• Doble cheezborger! Muy buena! Local muy autentico.

  by Alfred B

  
  

• Cheeseburgers are great, love that you have pickles on the side just wish they had fries

  by Eddy G

  
  

• Had a double cheezborger and I was not disappointed. The place has a lived-in, always-midnight feel to it.

  by Jonathan Ferrera

  
  

• Decent burgers and fun place to visit. Order a double cheese with chips and leave the poor waitstaff alone!

  by Chris F.

  
  

• Didn't stay - after walking in we were stared at and not made to feel welcome. The cash only made our decision for us and we left! In a very stranger place too.....

  by Priya a

  
  

• 1st time at the Billy Goat Tavern. I know it's an institution in Chicago so I want to give it a try. Maybe it was the time, but is was Ok for me. Nothing really stands out, but maybe that's the charm.

  by William Q.

  
  

• Classic dive bar popular with journalists from the Chicago Tribune. Only two types of beer. Feels like you've traveled back in time. Get a double cheeseburger, of course.

  by Cole K.

  
  

• Drink the beer here

  by Rachel L.

  
  

• This is a Chicago must! Waiting in a long line for a juicy burger was worth the wait. Ask for the Billy Goat story!

  by Madonna MH

  
  

• Their hot dogs are great! And by "hotdogs", I mean "hamburgers", and by "hamburgers", I mean "Double!"

  by Lauren D.

  
  

• Ordinary burger,rude staff,no fries!Not again

  by Bulut S

  
  

• Get a double cheesborgie. Schlitz on tap! A classic dive with history on the walls. Surprisingly clean bathroom.

  by Ellen S.

  
  

• Hey Billy Goat Tavern, you should join Freebie! It’s pretty rad and the benefits are great for both you and me. Check it out! http://taps.io/freebie

  by Alec Pieper

  
  

• Excellent burgers. And of course there is the Cubs curse.

  by Mark Stefko

  
  

• Get the Jen Special (grilled cheese with double burger patties)

  by Mike B

  
  

• great beer specials and burgers

  by Amanda Ogden

  
  

• The burger was surprisingly good. Nothing fancy but good enough for a quick bite.

  by Francisco

  
  

• Not an actual tavern. Boo.

  by Kaso A.

  
  

• Triple cheese borger is good but not the best , the place is part of American burger history

  by Yaqoob A.

  
  

• No Pepsi, coke! No fries, chips! Get the double, they recommend it.

  by John K.

  
  

• Double cheeseburger as usual..

  by Murat M

  
  

• CHEEZBORGER CHEEZBORGER

  by Davin L.

  
  

• Un clásico y muy barato! Double cheeseburguer es lo que hay que pedir sin discusión!

  by Alan x el mundo

  
  

• This is must-do at least once in your time in Chicago, whether you're born and bred or a tourist like me. Remember the cheezeburger SNL classic skit?

  by Megan Harmer

  
  

• Check out Billy Goat Tavern as seen on Feed the Beast , Burger Land , The Layover

  by TV Food Maps

  
  

• It's under Michigan Avenue

  by Mark B.

  
  

• Underneath the Chicago Tribune Building, the original hangover cure serves greasy cheeseburgers and many beers. Bright lights and surly reporters. What's not to like?

  by The Wall Street Journal

  
  

• Put it on the top of your list !! great people great place great staff

  by Eric W.

  
  

• While they have several options listed, they sure do 'encourage' everyone to order the double cheezeborger. To be honest, I wasn't that impressed.

  by Brian C.

  
  

• The stories are true—this subterranean tavern is still the best spot to get a made-to-order “cheezborgerâ€� with a side of shtick.

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• They only have Pepsi (no Coke) and chips (no fries).

  by Ben Engelby

  
  

• Double cheese. Trust me!

  by Valerie Ulery

  
  

• Have to pay with only cash, doesn't accept cards, very rushed but good food

  by Taylor J

  
  

• Schlitz on tap!

  by Anthony H

  
  

• Muy bueno, principal platillo cheeseburger!

  by Bere J

  
  

• Great history. Terrible burgers

  by Andrew J

  
  

• Cheep, cheep! Double cheese!

  by Stephen P.

  
  

• New development on the site of the building where the Billy Goat Tavern exists may displace the iconic restaurant. Get there while you still can!

  by Tyler

  
  

• Only $6.99 and it tastes way better than the burger from the diner downstairs at my work! Awwwww Chicago I love you~

  by Rachel Q.

  
  

• Fria. Não vá . Atendimento ruim e cerveja quente.

  by Marcelo L.

  
  

• Sit in the left side, beside the wall, theres a lot to read and you'll get a view of the whole place.

  by Federico B.

  
  

• The burgers at Billy Goat are expensive, thin, and gross. The only thing this place has going for it is ambience.

  by Robert S.

  
  

• A shot of Malort makes the place looks good ;-) Be prepared if you go to the bar...

  by Quentin R.

  
  

• Get a double cheezborger and remember "chips no fries." Don't miss the pickle and onion bar to the right of the counter.

  by Ben K.

  
  

• It's a must for fans of SNL. Other than that, skip. Get the double or triple cheezeborger. Slices of burger are paper thin and over-cooked.

  by Collin V.

  
  

• What a delicious little dive. Cannot comment on the food, but the atmosphere is great.

  by Kyle C.

  
  

• Burgers were blah. Nothing special about this joint! In n' out in California makes better burgers!

  by Nathalie B.

  
  

• An underground gem in the heart of Chicago. Double double is the way to go. Be ready to order quickly, but don't be turned off by the staff's rough facade--they just really like the double double.

  by Social N.

  
  

• Get the double cheese! Double cheese is the best!

  by Laura B.

  
  

• Bad food, terrible service.

  by Jordan B.

  
  

• Double Cheese is the best and remember you need to wait at the counter for your food.

  by Jack H.

  
  

• A must when attending any Chicago sporting event.

  by WillMcD

  
  

• Dig it, fans!

  by Garrick B.

  
  

• Instead of the usual double cheez, it is better a triple cheez with extra cheese.

  by k4zuuu

  
  

• The skinny burgers get a nice sear on the hot griddle, and you can top them with as many of the wonderful pickles as you want. You can't order fries, but the chips help bulk this out to a fine meal.

  by Serious Eats

  
  

• Me encanta. La cerveza muy rica y ahora a probar la comida

  by Marco O.

  
  

• Damn shame Billy Goat is know for some silky SNL skit, rather than for Chicago columnist Mike Royko who haunted it and wrote about it for decades

  by Urvaksh

  
  

• Late night double Cheeseburgers!

  by Natalie W.

  
  

• Cheap drinks, good service... Kind of a staple! If you're down town, check it out!

  by Caitlin F.

  
  

• Loved it! Great prices and good food! And it's a ton of fun if you know the history!

  by Analise B.

  
  

• Decide quickly. Go for double cheeseburger

  by Hendrik R.

  
  

• Coke, no Pepsi

  by Julie B.

  
  

• The double is delish, but if you wanna be a man get the ribeye!

  by Raine F.

  
  

• Las mejores hamburguesas. Doble cheese bacon rules!!

  by Adriana

  
  

• $6.00 rum & coat wtf

  by Jenny

  
  

• 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

  by Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

  
  

• good/ridiculous comforting burger spot

  by Chito P.

  
  

• If you want to know what a bar was like in the 1960 or 1970's this I your place actually pretty fun but bring cash no credit or checks.

  by joachim l.

  
  

• Best late night burger spot on the Mile. Double or triple never a single

  by Andrew H.

  
  

• If you want a real dive experience & a fun place to eat you gotta try the legendary Billy Goat. You won't be sorry.

  by Mandy C.

  
  

• Come in for a great, affordable haircut.

  by Tom

  
  

• Thicker and more addictive than the patties you're used to, plus all the personality you can swallow. No fries, only chips. No Pepsi, only Coke.

  by BlackBook Magazine

  
  

• Gotta get the double if you want a burger with substance. Classic Chicago joint that shouldn't be missed.

  by Casey M.

  
  

• The 312 Urban Wheat from Goose Island brewery will make your double cheez better and better!

  by Home Sweet Beer

  
  

• Order a Pepsi, hamburger, and chips!

  by Lina G.

  
  

• The ‘cheezborger’ gets incessant airplay to this day; but it has evolved to good craftbeers on offer, & its house drafts are a superb value for the money. And it will turn on the soccer game.

  by Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.

  
  

• Best crab rangoons in town.

  by Lee G.

  
  

• The billy goat dark beer is $3.50 a mug.. well worth it. Try it. Also, get a double if you want any meat. Thin patties and lots of bread. A triple is more balanced.

  by Mark H.

  
  

• 3 triples in one sitting... I dare you...

  by joshua k.

  
  

• Double cheese is best!

  by Dallas W.

  
  

• We have many vendors in the Loop area! Help them out!

  by StreetWise_CHI

  
  

• Don't ask for water

  by Dan S.

  
  

• Chips not fries!

  by Gage G.

  
  

• Gr8 2chese boerger

  by Manuel Z.

  
  

• They will give you grief if they don't recognize you, but the ribeye steak sandwich is a nice break from double cheezborgerz

  by Sean M.

  
  

• 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.

  by Josh.O

  
  

• If you try to eat 5 triple cheeseburgers in an hour, don't buy them all at the same time. Order the next one as you finish the last or the fifth one will be ice cold when you bite into it.

  by brad d.

  
  

• Get an Old Style at the Bar. The bartender is awesome.

  by Josh W.

  
  

• Vegetarians your out of luck unless you get the egg and cheese. I suggest toast instead of a bun.

  by Joey L.

  
  

• Coke...no Pepsi.

  by Shaun Z.

  
  

• If you're a vegggie go for the egg and cheese.

  by Brad S.

  
  

• Watch out for shoe shine scam operators lurking outside this place. Do not let them touch your shoes or you're screwed.

  by Adam C.

  
  

• If they run out if the double cheeseburger, just get the triple cheeseburger!

  by Todor K.

  
  

• For the love of god don't ask for fries.

  by Matt D.

  
  

• 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.

  by Time Out Chicago Kids

  
  

• Make sure to Bushaib ask about Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Jon Konstantaras, who should be on the wall!

  by Gina R.

  
  

• Try their Billy Goat beers too! You can't go wrong. Very tasty.

  by Joel R.

  
  

• Duh: cheezborger.

  by Amy G.

  
  

• What a dump.

  by Matt A.

  
  

• Mediocre double cheeseburger. Don't care for having to put stuff on myself, wrap and bag it. Off the list.

  by Myra R.

  
  

• Get the Double Cheese!!!

  by Patrick M.

  
  

• 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

  by Drunken History

  
  

• If you love cheesebuegers like I do, the double cheezborger isn't enough. Make it a triple!

  by ANDY W.

  
  

• Try the Horny Goat...lol funny and tasty.

  by Lauren K.

  
  

• Double Cheezborger. No Fries Cips. No Pepsi Coke.

  by Aaron W.

  
  

• U better know what u want by the time it's ur turn to order. Get the double cheezborger! Not the greatest, but hey, it's the Billy Goat!

  by Anthony V.

  
  

• Fun to watch the tourists try to order anything other than a double cheese.

  by Manbque

  
  

• Bring cash and don't act like this is your first time here. It's ok to drink at lunch here too.

  by Matt D.

  
  

• Saturday Night Live association aside, it's a great slice of Chicago newspaper history with all the old columns on the walls.

  by Tim Munroe

  
  

• Don't take the mustard and ketchup bottles to your table. You'll get in trouble.

  by Paul T.

  
  

• Just do like they say and get a double cheese. It's a an ok burger, more hype than anything though.

  by Ryan V.

  
  

• Need to go downstairs just to see it!

  by ZaarlyChicago

  
  

• Double cheese only way to go!

  by Mark G.

  
  

• Tourist trap. Food is nothing special. Check it out once to say you've been there.

  by Bobby D.

  
  

• Protip:Make sure to bend Jeff's (bartender) ear about how great the democrats are.

  by Jason P.

  
  

• Classic journalists' pub underneath the road in front of the Chicago Tribune building. Burger, lager, and Wise Guys Corner.

  by Steve B.

  
  

• Here's a tip... Don't eat here! Yikes! Fun for the history, not the atrocious food. The beer is admittedly cheap and decent.

  by Jessica G.

  
  

• Double cheezborger

  by Layla K.

  
  

• Skip the Billy Goat lager...tastes like Billy goat spit.

  by Jeremy D.

  
  

• Order the double cheeseburger...hands down the best item on the menu! Take a look at all the newspaper articles on the wall!

  by Laura

  
  

• I admire the history but not the dry double burger.

  by Shawn K.

  
  

• Great neon signs for the bathrooms

  by Ira S.

  
  

• Michigan Avenue is the departure point for Gary's tour bus in The Break-Up, watch it now!

  by AnyClip

  
  

• Cheezeburger and chips...no fries! Great place to eat for lunch or for happy hours.

  by Raquel H.

  
  

• Having the goat take the ceremonial kickoff in a STING playoff soccer match at Wrigley Field was a key factor in the 1981 Championship. (Spot the photograph.)

  by Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.

  
  

• Don't forget they have breakfast. And the best .50 cent cup of coffee in the city

  by Chris R

  
  

• chezborger chezborger no Pepsi coke.

  by jv

  
  

• Double Cheese Double and Lager for breakfast.

  by Steve L.

  
  

• order a double! don't ask for fries or coke.

  by Melissa S.

  
  

• The ribeye steak sandwich is soooo much better than the burger. Get it with cheese and tell them not to cut off the fat.

  by Christopher R.

  
  

• The ribeye is soo much better than the burger. Get it with cheese and keep the fat!

  by Christopher R.

  
  

• Try the Pepsi!

  by Ken H.

  
  

• Having the double cheese and Billy Goat Dark.

  by Stacy Williams Shuker

  
  

• Get a double cheese and don't question them

  by Mike M

  
  

• Look for the bylines of famous Chicago newspaper reporters, past and present.

  by James J.

  
  

• Go to Billy Goat Tavern and order fries if you dare

  by Marc M