9 Great Chicago Burgers

You'd expect a place with a perfect location for tourists—across from Millennium Park and a block north of the Art Institute of Chicago—to sling standard fare at touristy prices. But no. Come for the classy gastropub's The Regular ($11). It sounds simple: a grilled patty with your choice of cheese and a tomato-lettuce-onion cap. But take one bite, and you'll find nothing average about it. A slab of cheddar oozes over a char-grilled, seasoned patty—and over some of the hand-cut fries alongside. And the bun? Soft, fresh and eat-it-plain good. (312) 372-4243; thegagechicago.com

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