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Chicago Hamburger Co
Categories: Restaurants Burgers Restaurants Hot Dogs Burgers, Hot Dogs [Edit]
3749 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-4137
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:30 am - 8 pm
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
116 reviews for Chicago Hamburger Co
Review Highlights
"The sliders are amazing and the dog is wonderful too."
(in 72 reviews)
"East coaster who misses White Castle in total heaven."
(in 20 reviews)
"The Italian beef is a great sandwich too."
(in 12 reviews)
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116 reviews in English
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Review from Nick R.
Glendale, AZ
1/4/2012 5 Check-ins Here
I've been here dozens and DOZENS of times over the last 25 years. 5 stars without a doubt.
Standouts are the Italian beef with "lots o hot". Their cheese fries are absolute perfection... here's why. Put fries in a basket, smother them with cheese sauce, put another hand full of fries in basket, SMOTHER AGAIN WITH CHEESE SAUCE.
When you are done with these cheese fries you are looking for more fries for the cheese, not more cheese for the fries.
Then, when you walk out, school girls and boys break into song and birds start chirping.
Oh, I have to mention the cheese steak. I don't like the standard way they do it (beef, onions, cheese) BUT if you ask for it "Philly Style" they do it with their cheese sauce that they add extra cheddar cheese to.
Yum yum yum. -
Review from Joshua A.
Phoenix, AZ
1/30/2012
I had the Windy City Slider with some fries. It was all really delicious. I would need to try some more of the menu to really solidify four stars in my mind, but since I am enthusiastic about coming back, I think that four stars is deserved.
Atmoshphere is divy - but if you love Chicago sports memorabilia, this is a fun place. Sliders were really good, fries were solid. -
Review from Marvin A.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/8/2011 1 photo
*********** THE VALLEY'S GREATEST ************
*********** 5 STARS *************
Every purveyor of Hot dogs, Hamburgers and Italian Beef Sandwiches
in the Valley, needs to MATCH THE CHC EXPERIENCE.
CHC, is THE GREATEST PURVEYOR of the above sandwiches.....BAR NONE.
For those of you who believe, you found NIRVANA ..... because you
spent $10 to $15, for a burger elsewhere ....... You'll come to
realize ........ THAT YOU'RE NOT THE BRIGHTEST BUN in the oven.
Put CHC, on your "To Die List" .....as for the other places ....a SH*T List, will do.
I rarely give 4 or 5 star ratings
More Than One Star ..... HAS TO BE EARNED
The Food is Right On .... never a negative experience.
The service is outstanding.
The entire staff, has a great attitude.
The only problem ......... their way to busy.Listed in: Arizona, Outstanding Arizona…
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Review from Ashley N.
Phoenix, AZ
1/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
After 4pm $9 for 10 regular sliders, and $10 for sliders with chz.
Pretty decent place with good food. I had 3 sliders with the all the basic toppings (onions/pickles) and fries, they were all yummy. I will go back to try the other items. -
Review from Cherie D.
Tucson, AZ
1/26/2012
Chicago dog was awesome! Everything else not so good. Chili cheese fries sucked, slider sucked. Restaurant was dirty. I probably won't be back again.
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Review from Jesse K.
Buckeye, AZ
1/18/2012
Great traditional Chicago hot dogs, italian beef, sliders! The food is delicious, comfort food at its best. The fries are great, malts and shakes, you name it, also you will not leave here hungry.
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Review from Ron S.
Phoenix, AZ
12/8/2011
The sliders are fantastic.
The Chicago style hotdogs are good as well.
If I was including the years of positive experiences I have had with my family at this location I would add another star. -
Review from Mercurius C.
Phoenix, AZ
1/27/2012
Amazing place to eat. A hole in the wall that makes you feel at home. A hidden gem in Phoenix for those who love East coast yummies like sliders and hot dogs!
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Review from Shirley S.
Phoenix, AZ
10/6/2011 1 photo
Chicago Hamburger Co. proves destination dining doesn't need to be stuffy.
Accessible food, budget-friendly prices and an onslaught of Chicago-themed decor confirm this is a great place that I would think someone native to Chicagoland would be proud to have here in PHX.
I ordered the 1/3 lb. Broiled Chuck Burger. The meat was prepared medium-well and came with "The Works" (ketchup, mustard, relish, shredded iceberg, tomato and onion.) While it was slightly too vinegary for my taste (too much ketchup), what made the sandwich was the GRILLED onions. They added a sweetness you don't often taste in a burger. The bun was good enough to hold it's own...and the sandwich contents.
Chicago Hamburger Co. has done for the Windy City what others like Ted's Hot Dogs and even Long Wongs have done for Buffalo: brought a bit of their local flavor to Phoenix. With this and the hard working staff to their credit, a taste of Chicago will be in Phoenix for quite a while! -
Review from Dave H.
Tolleson, AZ
9/13/2011
Other than Ted's Hot Dogs in Tempe, not many foods have transferred well from the East to AZ , but this one has. This hole in wall has captured the greasy but delicious tastes that elude most places down here.
The place was packed on a Saturday at 4:30 so you know they're good.
I got the Italian beef which was tender and piled high on a hoagy roll with peppers and onions. Yum!
And my wife got a dozen wings. Half BBQ, half medium. They were flavored as wings should be.. spicy sweet BBQ, Franks hot sauce and butter for the mediums... and were really big. No bleu cheese dressing for dipping though. Only Ranch.
Prices are cheap.
Service is painfully slow.
They need a bigger parking lot. -
Review from Mike D.
Phoenix, AZ
9/23/2011
Used to make this a weekly stop, but the hot dog buns have changed, thus changing the whole taste of the dog. This being one of the true chicago style places in town, I found that to be disappointing.
On a positive note, the Italian beef is very good. I enjoy the unique style of hot peppers that they put on their sandwich. I also love the cheddar burgers here. Made just like they do in Chicago, using the thick spread style cheddar. Nothing could be better then a cheddar burger with grilled onions.
Greatest thing about Chicago Hamburger is that it is always good food in your typical small place. -
Review from A R.
Tempe, AZ
9/1/2011
My mouth is already dripping just thinking about the last time I ate at this joint!
I remember it as if I was sitting there now.... grilled diced onions, shredded lettuce, salty-but not too salty pattie, the magic dressing (pretty sure it's thousand island) and dripping on my paper lined little basket full of just fried fries drizzled with ketchup and salt.....Oh, my treadmill beware.
Last time I went we all enjoyed it and my guest even bought a guac burger to go after he finished his already huge burger. It's addicting.
Decent prices and good food over ride the parking, which does suck. But the only reason is because it's soooo good. Even on weekdays during dinner time. DO NOT go during lunch hour without phoning in your order, trust me unless you have an hour lunch and work close by and don't mind eating a messy burger at your desk! -
Review from Erika N.
Phoenix, AZ
7/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
East coaster who misses White Castle in total heaven! This place is great! Definitely worth a trip!
I had the cheeseburger sliders, minus the mustard. SO great!!! -
Review from Jasmine C.
Phoenix, AZ
6/8/2011
If you want unhealthy, greasy food this is your place!
I hadn't been here in over 7 years. Was excited to go back after getting a coupon for 1/2 off on Deal Chicken.
We ordered cheese sliders, veggie burger, cheese fries, iced tea and a vanilla milkshake.
The sliders have to be the best thing they offer. The veggie burger was dry and a bit yucky. The cheese fries are so gross they are GOOD, covered in a fake cheese. How can you go wrong with a milkshake? And they have fresh brewed iced tea!! Very important in my book! -
Review from Irwin F.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/8/2011
Great burger and onion rings! The sliders and hotdogs are pretty good, but the 1/3lb cheeseburger with grilled onions was exceptional.
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Review from Abe S.
Phoenix, AZ
4/23/2011
What a cool neighborhood place! I'm trying to explore Arcadia and areas nearby, and I've driven by this place so many times. The sign out front is the best! Last week, I finally got to try this place, and I'm now a big fan... it's a great hole in the wall.
The dogs are great, the burgers are solid and up there with some of the better burger places in Phoenix, and the wings are awesome.
Lots of places pull the old "put lots of memorabilia to be nostalgic" sort of routine, but this is way more fun. If you go, look for the Wheaties boxes... that's one of the coolest things they have in there!
Added bonus... the people here were really friendly and very cool both times I visited. It really made me want to support this place by coming back soon.
Great neighborhood place, and I'm glad I finally got to try it. -
Review from Ben S.
2/7/2011
The pictures and video say more about this place than I could in a review. It's a great neighborhood burger joint, and I'm happy it's a short walk from home.
Everything I've had here is solid for a fast food joint. Once, around the holidays, I ordered their 10 slider deal, and ate them all myself. It was delicious but I hated myself a little after. Trust me when I say two or three are enough for one person. The chicago style dog is my standard here, they get everything right down to the steamed poppy seed bun, the fries that come with it are just average though. I also really enjoy the avocado burger, the grilled onions take it from good to great.
I always like the mix of people that go to this place. Feels like the burger joint in the town I grew up in. Last time there was a teenage couple on a date, three elderly gals out for a meal, a married couple with a kid who I might have been annoyed with if he didn't have the cutest little biker jacket with a skull on it, and some guys watching a game on the TVs. -
Review from Lindsey A.
Phoenix, AZ
9/10/2011
reminds me of back home in Chicago. Love the atmosphere, great greasy food. But they even have turkey burgers!
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Review from Robert P.
Santa Monica, CA
1/2/2011
I haven't been to Arizona in a while, but I did live there for several years. And when I did I was a regular here. Their sliders are the best I've ever had and the Chicago fare is excellent; the real deal. But above all else, the owner/operator, Bob, is a super person. When my twins were young they loved to come here for "the little, tiny hamburgers". Bob always went out of his way to fulfill their every want (including always giving each boy a little toy) -- which made Dad's experience far easier than anywhere else I could have taken them. Besides, like me, Bob thinks old number 51 (Dick Butkus) was the best ever.
Writing this has given me a Chicago Hamburger. Co. jones. Wish I were in Phoenix right now ... -
Review from Crystal G.
Phoenix, AZ
4/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Fast service.
Great prices.
Friendly staff.
AWESOME banana shake! -
Review from Joe E.
Phoenix, AZ
1/4/2011
Plenty of Chicago stuff on the walls, like a hundred other Chicago-style places in the city, but this did seem just a little more authentic. There was a sign on one of the doors inside - not sure the details - that said free sliders if the Cubs or Sox win the World Series. A couple old arcade games adds to the charm.
I ordered a western burger (typical stuff - bacon, BBQ, onion rings, cheese), and was reasonably happy with the results. The bun was nice and floury, the burger decently flavored, and the cheese was melted and gooey. Not the best burger in the world, but I wasn't disappointed.
The fries were nothing special - not even worth finishing.
I keep reading good things about the sliders, so I think I may have to come back to give them a try. -
Review from Charles A.
Tucson, AZ
6/16/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Terrific sliders! Great Italian beef... way better than Lukes Italian beef. This is a little hole in the wall that has been there forever. It's one of those gems that all the people in the local neighborhood know about! The Italian beef was out of this world. Juicy, meaty, and the broth was salty and rich! I will definitely go back.
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Review from Mr K.
2/18/2009 1 Check-in Here
Nothing says "Happy Valentine's Day" like coating your heart with grease.
BACKGROUND
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I wanted to eat. And eat good. I had been studying all day and decided to treat myself to a good local meal, and so I decided after years of driving right past it, tonight was going to be night I finally had Thai Lanha. However, life had other plans. For I forgot it was Valentine's Day. Plus a Saturday. Of a 3-day weekend. I got to Thai Lanha, hungry and anticipatory, only to see a crowd of around 30 people hovering at the door, still waiting to be seated.
Bah.
Dejected, I drove out of the parking lot, noticing some random pooch place called Frou-Frou Puppie (?) as I left. Who names something like that? Anyway, as I sat at the intersection of 38th and Indian School, glum and starving, I looked at what was straight ahead of me:
Chicago Hamburger Company.
It was like a homing beacon, with me as its target.The sign seemed to suddenly brighten and emit heavenly sunbeams. French bugles played and angelic voices went "aaaaaah!" and....ok, not really. But I did automatically start driving across Indian School instead of turning right or left. Screw Thai food and people looking into each other's eyes while they pine for each other and a stick of chicken satay. It was burger time.
SETTING
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An uber-casual, frill-less, order at the counter burger joint. A scratched up Ms. Pac-Man greets you upon your entrance. Pinball. Chicago sports and city shwag blanket the walls. One section of wall, however, is dedicated to photos of people wearing CHC t-shirts as they tour the planet. Standing in front of Matterhorn Mountain? Yes. The Taj Mahal? Sure. Within the jungles of southeast Asia? Why not? These CHC denizens sure get around.
Also, there are booths and plastic tables. A flat-screen showing sports. A condiment stand with pumps for ketchup and yellow mustard, plus Tabasco and Worcestershire. Condiments make me happy. I'm a simple man.
FOOD
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Menu includes really cheap sliders, plus regular-sized burgers. Also, fries. Chili fries. Chili cheese fries. Or just cheese fries. Your pick. Onion rings. Hot dogs. Chili dogs. Milkshakes. And Frito pie. Yes. I said Frito pie.
But don't let Frito pie freak you out, for there are also healthier options: turkey burgers, broiled chicken breast sandwiches, etc. Maybe even veggie burgers (but don't quote me on that). That said, I didn't see one person eating a healthier option in there. I guess that's as common of a sight as seeing someone eating apple slices at McDonald's.
I had:
* One cheese slider with the works (cheese, brown mustard, onions). I've never been privy to this phenomenon known as White Castle so I don't really have a prototype to compare sliders to, but what I do know is that this slider tasted great. Well done for something so tiny.
* A southwestern burger (w/ grilled onions, cheddar, bbq sauce, onion rings, two strips of sizzle). Did I just gross you out? I'll admit, the southwestern burger is a giant cosmos of gluttony wrapped in a bun. And that combination of ingredients would usually churn not the best of things in my stomach, but maybe that's my fault, not the poor burger's.Truth is, it was still a good burger, and it wasn't all that big or massively stacked (and thus impossible to eat with half the stuff falling out of the bun). Probably won't order it again, though. I'll just call it my Valentine's Day special.
* Basket of regular fries. Fries were crisp , tasty and not greasy. Not much else to say there.
ANY NEGATIVES?
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* Hours could be more friendly to late-night noshing. They close at 8. Stay open later, people! Come on. Even to 9 or 10 would be fine. I think a lot of the older establishments just simply haven't adjusted to the fact that Phoenix isn't a little sleepy town any more.
SO, YOU'D RECOMMEND IT?
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* Sure thing. CBC is a good, super-casual, frill-less but wallet-friendly burger joint. There is no hip Delux-like atmosphere here. Or even a pseudo-50's Johnny Rockets vibe. Just a joint that pays homage to Chicago and makes no-fuss food.
ANYTHING ELSE?
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* I know. My date for Valentine's Day was a slider, a burger, and fries (not to mention I forgot it was Valentine's Day). And I know. If you're a girl, you just went "lame" in your head followed by other fond terms of affection. But that's ok. For there was a little love in your eyeroll. I felt it.
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About 3.75 stars (round up to 4)Comment from Bob P. of Chicago Hamburger Co 6/17/2009
I know we could stay open later for some of you, and we'd… More » -
Review from Melissa H.
Phoenix, AZ
6/27/2011
I cannot believe I've lived in Az for as long as I have without trying this place. Finally went and I am so glad I did. The sliders are the perfect size, you can order them in single patty or double patties with or without cheese. The hotdogs come with fries. For about ten dollars you can feed three people, your cardiologist will not be happy with you, but the food is so tasty. Parking is painful, that is my biggest complaint. The staff is super nice and will even give out free re-fills. You can't beat that. I'm excited to head back to try the rest of the menu including their full sized hamburgers and their chili cheese fries. Might have to wait until next month, I did just have that massive fondue dinner....
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Review from Lynn W.
4/3/2009
I am a carnivore. There, I said it! I love burgers!! So of course when I drove by Chicago Hamburger Co. on my first week here in Phoenix I said "note to self......MUST try this place!". Today marks my second week here in Phoenix and after a long week at my new job, I was hungry. I picked up my daughter and we headed over.
First off if you are from Chicago or love Chicago, this is your place! It is filled with memorabilia from the Windy City. There are all sorts of street signs and things pertaining to Chicago plastered on the walls. It's pretty cool. They have two TV's and of course they had the Cubs playing on one of them! Go Cubs!! I like the sports like ambience. It's nothing fancy at all, just basic tables and chairs and a few booths.
Now for the food.......Mmmmm good burger! I had a wester burger. For you fans of Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger....oh man, this one is far better!! Real bacon right off the grill and cooked just right, nice and crisp, bbq sauce, cheese, and onion rings to top it off. The burger was juicy and cooked just right!! It was one of the best burgers I've had in awhile. My daughter had a hot dog and scarfed it down and gave it a thumbs up so I knew it was good. The onion rings were nice and crisp and I liked the batter they used. Not super greasy either. Nice! The fries where crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside...perfect! They have Pepsi and the other usual sodas. They also make milkshakes. I'll have to try one next time. Oh, and chili cheese fries......omg....I love those!
All in all this is gonna be one of my go to places here in Phoenix. YUM!!! -
Review from Alison N.
Las Vegas, NV
12/22/2010
Great sliders, friendly service, and best of all, awesome stuff to look at.
The wings are the best that I have ever had, lots of sauce, but they aren't drowning. The sliders are great, even reheated as leftovers.. but trust me, you wont want to stop eating them!
The service is very friendly, and the walls are plastered with Chicago memorabilia new and old.
Its small, a hole in the wall, but its a great place for good food -
Review from Kristin B.
Phoenix, AZ
6/5/2011
Can't get enough of this place! My faves are the single cheese sliders and the frito pie. The zuccini is also very good. These little hole in the wall joints are always the best. Don't judge a book by it's cover!!
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Review from Kevin H.
9/5/2008
Merge alert. When I began to review this joint, I noticed there are two entries. At first I thought it was the stress of birthday gift shopping for my SO, but not the case.
This place reeks Chicago, ya know da' Bears, Harry Caray, high profile street signs, blah blah. Not sure why I hit this spot yesterday as I will be in the windy city for the next several days, but I slid on in.
Speaking of sliders, these mini burgers are scarily close to the WC version, a bit larger than White Castle but all in all the closest thing I have ever had to the greasy cheesy oniony pickley steam grilled heart attack on a bun. Condiments were spot on, and the bun was nearly identical. No perforated holes in the meat that I could see, but some tasty morsels.
There are a lot of versions around the country involving anything from prime rib to buffalo chicken. Hell while in Austin a week or so ago, I stopped in a reputable gin mill that had sliders on the menu. They cooked their regular quarter pound burger, cut it in three pie shaped pieces and put it on a grilled french roll triangulated in the same fashion with frilly toothpicks. WTF? Not a slider.
I put them to the ultimate test as I bought two double cheese sliders and stashed one for later. Met up with an old friend last night for some drinks at his place. I had skipped dinner and mixed some Kiltlifter with some Mexican import he had bought from Fresh and Easy, so by the time I got home I was ready to delve into the extra double cheese. Awesome. I was tempted to construct a little cardboard castle box just to up the ante. I slip slided away munching on this mini meat masterpiece. One of the best carbon copies of a classic item that I have ever come across.Listed in: Yelp-fessions
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Review from Michael C.
Scottsdale, AZ
6/13/2008
The best slider in Phoenix! Screw White Castle! (we can keep living without them).
I tried the standard Windy City Slider with cheese and onions - Perfection! The buns are heaven sent - nice and chewy!
The sliders are large and only $1 each (two will fill you up).
You HAVE to try this!Listed in: My Top Restaurants
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Review from Ess Y.
Phoenix, AZ
7/28/2008
Life on a budget often dictates my taste. When my now-former boyfriend would come home with a sack of Windy City Sliders, my excitement would be so pronounced that I'd be horrified at my own gluttony. My inner fat guy knows what's up and what's up is two people eating four oversized sliders for around seven bucks (including drinks). The rolls are fluffy and good, the meat is flavorful, I come here if I'm in the east Phoenix area nearly every visit.
They also have one of the loosest stuffed animal crane games I've ever played. I enjoy emasculating my male companions by winning them a stupid plush toy, sometimes two. -
Review from Buck W.
2/17/2010
I was lucky to grow up on 38th St, because I had this classic burger joint at the end of my block. Whenever I go back home to see my old man, I always stop in to grab a real taste of Chicago. To this day, they still got it!
I recently visited Chicago (the city) for the first time on St. Patty's weekend. I was amazed when I felt right at home, must have been all those lunches as a kid at The Chicago Hamburger Co.
Put me down for 3 double cheese sliders...
Thanks Bob! -
Review from Alexander C.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/22/2008
Sitting here thinking of my shitty Wendy's experience of late and wondered why I didn't go here. Also, why haven't I Yelped this place?!
The lil' bad boys are awesome! Juicy, salty and hot.. all the elements for a great burger.. plus they're so little you wont feel badly, even if you eat 6 like I did! The only thing I felt after that was satisfied!
I cant give 5 stars because of their messed up hours.. WTF is 8pm as a closing time?! -
Review from Bri D.
Seattle, WA
11/3/2009
This place really made me laugh, but mostly because of the weiner hanging from the ceiling. He has a big happy face along with arms and legs. How cool is that? To say this place is bustling would be a serious understatement. Every single time we have driven by here, there wasn't a parking spot in sight. When we finally decided to eat here I spotted the parking paydirt right up front.
Inside is all sorts of kitschy and fun and it will suffocate you with Chicago-ness. I love the sign that says when a Chicago team wins the world series, free sliders for everyone! Anyway, the menu is about as simple as it gets, burgers, hot dogs, and some bigger weiners as well. I got a cheese burger with bacon but only mayo and ketchup. Despite all the craziness that goes on inside, they are wicked efficient in clearing the ordering line and then they pump through the orders like nobody's business. My burger was delicious and soooooo juicy. The cheese was all gooey and melty and the bacon was thick and crunchy. Perfect! To top things off, they actual put a decent amount of mayo on it instead of the usual scrape that you get most other places. I was a happy hamburger eatin girl indeed. If you want a good no-nonsense burger, stop by here and you won't be sorry. -
Review from Robert M.
3/31/2008
Ah, the little things I miss about living in Arizona. For instance, the Chicago Hamburger Co.
What a gem. You'd drive right past this place without blinking an eye, just another dive place branding itself "Chicago" or "New York". NOT!
This is the best slider I've ever had. Holy crap they are good. Reminders of White Castle and Krystal burgers, except these are better. In other words, it doesn't have to be 4am while trashed to make them taste great.
The fries??? PERFECTION. That right combo of crispy on the outside, yet nice and soft on the inside, not overcooked, not undercooked. The perfect fry. It's beautiful. It's art.
Where is Dorothy's slippers??? There's no place like home...there's no place like home... -
Review from Honest R.
Phoenix, AZ
7/6/2011
Been to this place only once. Coming from Chicago the experience at this place was ok, but I've had much better. Would not go again since I think there are better places out here.
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Review from Christine M.
Phoenix, AZ
7/14/2010
This place is definitely not for the veggie burger lovers. The brand (whatever it is) that they chose tastes terrible! I plan to go back and try out other things, but I DO NOT recommend the veggie burger.
Otherwise, the onion rings were fantastico!! The perfect frying, with onions that melted rather than being chewy.
I know it is always busy, but if you go during 2 to 3 its nice and calm. -
Review from Heather C.
Scottsdale, AZ
6/19/2008
Put your eatin' britches on. You know it's going to be good when the parking lot is full at what appears on the outside to be a food-related illness waiting to happen.
I tried the Windy City Slider with cheese. Comes with chopped onion, pickles, and what I thought was standard ketchup. Upon further taste investigation, I think it's actually a blend of ketchup and Dijon mustard. Whatever it was, can't wait to see it again. The buns are perfect. I ordered two and was more than satisfied. Also tried the fries. A little thick for my taste, but hot, crispy, and perfectly salted. And last, but certainly not least, a vanilla milkshake. Oh so good, especially considering it's a hundred fifty freakin' degrees out today.
My only wee little complaint. The place was a little less than clean, but it was still very busy at what appeared to be the tail end of the lunch rush. Don't look at the walls or under the tables and you'll be fine. -
Review from Crystal B.
Tempe, AZ
7/5/2010
Best. French Fries. Ever.
Also they have great onion rings, fried zucchini, hot dogs... I don't eat burgers really, so I can't speak to those. I am obsessed with their tuna salad, though.
I never thought I'd be ordering tuna salad sandwiches regularly from anywhere. Tuna salad has a tendency to be that unpleasant gray or pinkish color, and have a tinge of fishiness to it, if its not fresh enough. That is never the case at Chicago Hamburger Co. This might sound strange, but their tuna salad is the most pleasant pale green color I have ever seen. It's because they put relish in it. Lots of delicious relish. I am in love with their sandwiches, and although I used to devoutly order Polish sausages & fries, I can't turn my back on my new love. Not the first thing people think of ordering when they come here, but it's definitely worth a try. -
Review from Ashley W.
Glendale, AZ
4/10/2009
I just went tonight for the first time and I thought it was pretty good. I got the double cheese sliders and fries. The only reason I knew of this place is because I drove by there a few times. Tonight I wanted a good burger and decided to give it a try.
It's not quite like the White Castle variety, these patties seemed thicker, but still - pretty yummy. :) -
Review from Nader A.
10/4/2009 1 Check-in Here
Yes! Yesterday I decided to eat whatever I wanted and what do I go do?? Of course I go to a place with Chicago in its name! Being one of those many people in Phoenix from the Chi, I can definitely say that this place has the right stuff! If it were a little more compact and there wasn't a mountain to look at outside, I would almost think that I was back home! But enough about that. Let's get to the food!
I had a slider, a 1/3 lb cheddar and some fries. All this was under $10 so the prices get a thumbs up! Flavor-wise, the food kicked my mouth's ass... The slider had me saying, "White Castle, what??" The fries were crispy on the outside and soft/hot on the inside (which is pretty much perfect). Lastly, the burger...oh the burger. Yeah, if you're craving a juicy, cheesy, greasy and all around mouthwatering burger, look no further. Every bite made me take a look at the burger and think of how good it was.
It is safe to assume that I'll be back to this place to try more of their food. Next time I'm definitely getting a Chi-town dog! =)Listed in: Hot Diggity Dogs
