Burgers · Chicago · West Loop
The Loyalist
A critically acclaimed, subterranean burger and new American dining experience in the West Loop. Read more
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About
The Loyalist at 177 N Ada St in the West Loop is one of Chicago's most celebrated underground dining destinations, earning Michelin recognition for its exceptional smash burgers and new American small plates in a moody, intimate basement setting beneath sister restaurant Smyth. Searching for one of Chicago's most critically acclaimed burger and dining experiences in the West Loop? The Loyalist is the answer serious food lovers keep coming back to. On this FoodIndex page you can compare its Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats ratings with the FoodIndex score and browse the full menu.
Known for: A critically acclaimed, subterranean burger and new American dining experience in the West Loop.
The Loyalist Reviews
Curious how diners rate The Loyalist? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this burgers spot in West Loop, Chicago.
On Google 4.4 from 730+ reviews, Yelp 3.6 from 150+ reviews, and Uber Eats 0.0. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 68.88 for The Loyalist. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.
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Google
730+ reviews
Exact count: 733
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Yelp
150+ reviews
Exact count: 157
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Amenities & attributes
- Secure your spot
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Identifies as women-owned
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Brunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Location & hours
177 N Ada St, West Loop, Chicago