Where to Eat for National Burger Day, August 27

Gold Coast

• The Bellevue

The Bellevue with two options for burger lovers. On the lunch menu, the Bellevue Burger ($28) stacks two 4 oz. prime patties with bacon jam, zesty pickles, American cheese and house-made special sauce. Guests can also dig into the Filet Sliders ($22), topped with signature Bellevue Butter and served with hand-cut fries. Grab a seat on the patio and make it a Burger Day celebration in the heart of the Gold Coast.

River North

• Olio e Più

Celebrate National Burger Day on August 27 with an Italian spin at Olio e Più. Available during lunch only, the $28 Olio Burger features an 8 oz beef patty topped with provolone, crispy prosciutto, pickled onions, tomatoes, romaine and scallion aioli, all piled onto a burger bun. Pair it with a seat on the patio for a late-summer lunch in Chicago.

• The Gwen Hotel

Whether you’re dining al fresco on the terrace or ordering room service for a leisurely meal in bed, The Gwen is serving up a luxe take on National Burger Day. The Lux Burger ($25) is topped with American cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles and mustard relish on a sesame bun, with shoestring fries on the side. 

The Loop

• Cindy's Rooftop

For National Burger Day on August 27, head to Cindy’s Rooftop for its Smashburger ($28), featuring two 3 oz. beef patties layered with caramelized onion, aged cheddar, dijonnaise and a house pickle, served with fries. Pair it with sweeping views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan for the ultimate summer lunch.