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Well-known hub specializing in cheeseburgers, plus hot dogs & other fast food in a no-frills venue.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1535 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 733-9132
Website: http://www.billygoattavern.com/
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Reviews
danicajhey
I’ve driven by this place thousands of times and finally went in before seeing a concert at the United Center. The burger and fries were soooo good! Great drinks too! Fun atmosphere- especially before a concert! I’ll need to add more pictures the next time I go! An easy walk to the United Center with some street parking available.
… moreEarnest Dismukes
We decided to go here cause it had great reviews, and it was walking distance to and from the United Center. We were going to see Fluffy (Great Show) by the way … It is fast food literally it reminded of the movie “THE FOUNDER” because of how quick the food was being ordered and cooked. This is a good place to for a meet up or a quick lunch break, but other than that ♂️ ♂️… My burger was ok could of been much better, double cheese burger was where it was at for me.
… moreJess Birken
Classic no frills vibe, stopped in for a quick bite after work, grilled cheese was simple perfection! Solid French fries. Decent Italian beef, though I prefer sweet peppers to be diced and they had big slices. Nice condiment bar and variety of things to watch on screen with the football game on audio. Kid and I were both happy. Great place!
… moreRick Garrett, N9GSU
Is it Kitschy? Yep, it sure is, and that’s the charm of it all. Just like the SNL skit, this is a bare bones cheeseburger centric diner. The staff did a good job of keeping everyone moving, the burgers? They’re honestly a lot better than I expected! Really fantastic cheeseburger. They have a few other items on their menu, also, but it’s pretty limited. They do have adult beverages, also, for those who might wish that. Is it the best meal we had in Chicago? No…but it was one of the most memorable.
… moreMegan braun
We went here before a Blackhawks game. We needed somewhere close to the United center and kid friendly. You order at the counter and before you can pay your food is ready. Food was warm and good. It’s simple burgers, hotdogs or Italian but have a condiments bar you can add your own. Also had a separate bar to get alcohol if wanted so it was nice you weren’t in the same line. Would recommend to anyone who wants a quick place to eat for a decent burger.
… moreCharles Becket
Very cool old place, I first went to the original one on Wacker in the 1980’s with a good friend. I was in the area for work and had to stop in. The last time I was at this location probably 20 years ago. The service was great, the people here are super friendly and fun. The food was awesome as remembered and very reasonably priced. This location has fries where the original location still only serves “chips” as made popular in the 1970’s SNL skit. A Chicago icon!
… moreGurleen Kaur
A Chicago classic but don’t think it’s a favorite of mine personally. It’s a solid, cheap burger but I think I prefer a fatter juicer burger. The vibes are nice for a game day though and the bar seems to have a lot of fun drinks that I’ll be back to try out.
… moreKyle Weidie
It’s a sports bar with a diner soul, and a bowling alley’s heartbeat. The place hums with energy, packed with a wildly mixed crowd that somehow all fits—postgame fans, solo regulars, late-night wanderers.
The food is exactly what it should be: serviceable, comforting, unpretentious. A tightly stapled bag of fries. A Chicago dog that delivers. But the real reason to come is the experience. It’s loud, lived-in, and defiantly unshiny. No effort to corporate-polish the brand, and thank God for that.
This is the kind of spot that’s still standing because it never had to change. The food’s fine. The vibe’s the point.
… moreThe food is exactly what it should be: serviceable, comforting, unpretentious. A tightly stapled bag of fries. A Chicago dog that delivers. But the real reason to come is the experience. It’s loud, lived-in, and defiantly unshiny. No effort to corporate-polish the brand, and thank God for that.
This is the kind of spot that’s still standing because it never had to change. The food’s fine. The vibe’s the point.
DK
I won’t get too much into history and story, its very well written on their website.
But simply put, the CURSE was broken when Chicago Cubs won in 2016!
Lets get to the food, they call it Cheeseborger.
No lettuce and tomatoes, because the goat ate it.
You get your fresh patty in kaiser Roll with just cheese and self service putting onions and dill pickles. I like putting grilled onion it instead of raw, and their spicy version burger was also really good, as you can see on the picture.
It’s just a perfect backyard type of burger with simple ingredients cooked well.
Italian beef here is pretty standard, juicy beef and giadinara makes good combo, can’t go wrong.
It is Chicago’s staple place with rich history, definitely worth a visit.
… moreBut simply put, the CURSE was broken when Chicago Cubs won in 2016!
Lets get to the food, they call it Cheeseborger.
No lettuce and tomatoes, because the goat ate it.
You get your fresh patty in kaiser Roll with just cheese and self service putting onions and dill pickles. I like putting grilled onion it instead of raw, and their spicy version burger was also really good, as you can see on the picture.
It’s just a perfect backyard type of burger with simple ingredients cooked well.
Italian beef here is pretty standard, juicy beef and giadinara makes good combo, can’t go wrong.
It is Chicago’s staple place with rich history, definitely worth a visit.
Tim Dziergas
Been coming to this location since I was 8. Absolutely love this place and watching the hawks. Staple for Blackhawks hockey. However the new parking system for $25 is the dumbest thing. Bring back the free parking. People already spend money to eat and drink before and after the game. They need to fix this asap. Completely unacceptable
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