How should I use this guide with FoodIndex rankings?

Read the guide for context, then open ranked city or neighborhood lists when you want a scored shortlist.

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Chicago Burger Guide: Smash, Tavern and How to Choose

Q: What is “Chicago Burger Guide: Smash, Tavern and How to Choose” about?

How to navigate Chicago burgers, from smash to tavern style, and build a shortlist with FoodIndex rankings.

This guide highlights Shake Shack, Charly's Burgers, and Lucy's. Use the restaurants mentioned below to continue into profiles with menus, hours, and FoodIndex Scores. For scored shortlists, open a city food ranking or collection next.

Mentioned restaurants

Shake Shack

Burgers · Wrigleyville

FoodIndex 87.07

Charly's Burgers

Burgers · Hermosa

FoodIndex 86.93

Lucy's

Burgers · Humboldt Park

FoodIndex 86.40

Boba Burger

Burgers · Morton Grove

FoodIndex 85.85

Gordon Ramsay

Burgers · River North

FoodIndex 85.78

Lucy's

Burgers · Uptown

FoodIndex 85.25

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