Billy Goat Inn

Billy Goats has been here my entire life and is a Chicago tradition. I'm actually not the biggest fan of the burgers the bun is super thick and they don't offer lettuce or tomato. I like to get breakfast sandwiches at any time of day. Cooked to order bacon egg and cheese on wheat is my favorite. The service is always great, friendly and fast. They clean and wipe down all surfaces between customers, tables are spaced out and hand sanitizer is available.

The Billy Goat will always be a 3 star type of restaurant. But they get an extra star for actually having some decent service this time. The same female that was kind of mean at their Lake St location was working here this time and was actually more polite and much nicer this time around!

Billy Goat has one purpose, and that is that it serves, fast and cheap food, especially if you're trying to eat here before heading over to the United Center. The best thing is that they offer free parking to the United Center if you are dining there before the game.

I ordered my usual Double Cheezeborger and added ketchup and mustard. Like usual the buns to meat ratio is like 3:1. The meat patties are super thin and the bread is too thick, but it's still a very delicious bite and wouldn't have it any other way.

After eating here yesterday, I think I finally learned my lesson on their burgers. Learned my lesson to at least get a double cheeseburger next time, since their burger patties are thin. Sigh that I noticed after getting a single burger here, that I hated how it felt more bread like and that I didn't notice the meat as much as I'd prefer. Also I wish they used a different bun, than whatever they are using for their burgers. Since I'm not sure why, but I thought it was just a-okay. The burger was a little better, after I added condiments to it(onions, ketchup, and a few other things on their burger topping condiments bar).

Keep in mind too that even though it isn't officially listed on their menu, you can get chili cheese fries if you want to. Yep one of those 'off menu' items you can get(a la In 'n Out), since they have all the ingredients to make such an item. I'll also note if you want a milkshake, they do NOT serve those here. I would head east to Cone Gourmet or Shake Shack, if you are looking for a milkshake in this immediate area.

Do have to say after reading over some of the other reviews, looking over their entire menu after I ordered my burger, and my friend's ribeye steak sandwich, I've finally conceded that I overlooked the rest of their food menu for way too many years. It probably is time a la like what I did with White Castle some years back(and finally appreciating them in the process, since I'm still not very wild about their traditional sliders), to explore the rest of Billy Goat's food menu if I ever eat here again.

It's famous, what can I say. I asked my brother if the building disrepair is part of the shtick.

Good spot before a game at the UC.  I'd recommend the double cheeseburger.  Good spot to eat prior to going to the UC.  Gets pretty busy

This is a long overdue review but I've been here a few times many years ago as I'm a big fan of their cheeseburgers. I will say that this is not a review based on a recent experience so please do take it with that grain of salt.

The burgers are thin/small. You want to opt for a double or triple if you're the least bit hungry, at least that's how it goes for me. If you're looking for fast food, and you're in the area, I dont think it's a bad option at all. However, it's not a place I usually seek out.

As a Chicagoan sometimes you want to go to a place that's familar. Food quality doesn't always matter nor does beer selection every single day. Ordered a double cheezborger put some pickles, onions and mustard on. Ordered a Billy Goat Tavern pilsner. The beer  quenched my thirst. Came at night time was pretty empty. Only a few other customers. The memorabilia is where Billy Goat Tavern excels. Pictures of politicians, sports gear, Chicago history. In some ways it's like eating in a museum.

The warm feelings of Chicago sports glory, the lack of pretense in the bar staff, SNL humor. And a thousand other Chicago centric reasons is why I occasionally go to the Billy Goat Tavern.

I love this place! It's such a quick dine in place before seeing a concert at the United Center! I came here before the Chainsmokers concert just to stuff my face with burger and fries! They have cheap beer specials as well! I think my friend paid like $15 for burgers, fries, and beer at this place! If you're ever in the area and need something quick then drop by this place! I almost wanted to come back after the concert for some late night munchies cause I was starving! I needed to stop myself from going to this place cause it's so cheap compared to other overpriced restaurants in the area. Service is really quick and people are nice! Legit just eat and leave!

Not a bad joint! I got a cheeseburger and fries, which seems to be pretty standard here. It's a simple menu, but that's good because that makes service quick. My burger was good, but I'd honestly advise that you get a double. The bun is thick and the burger is thin, so it was a little unbalanced. All in all, I'd definitely go back here, and I'm excited to get my double cheeseburger next time!

This place is waaaay to cool!!

Came here for a quick drink before heading for the game at the United Center..

Upon arrival you are greeted by the friendly staff, menu is pretty simple, from hot dogs, fries, sandwiches..

There is a bar separated from this food ordering counter where you can order drinkk, watch TV and relax.

The place is pretty spacious with limited parking in the rear.

Prices are pretty reasonable, super clean, lavatory was the cleanest I've ever seen even though it needs remodeling this lavatory was spanky clean.

I had a steak and egg with fries and it was delicious.

I will definitely would like to revisit this spot as it is definitely a unique experience.

As for the drink I must say for the price drink was pretty strong which I was not complaining I definitely got a buzz.

I recommend this place.