Billy Goat Tavern

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5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638

The iconic Billy Goat Tavern & Grill, established in 1934 by founder Billy Goat Sianis, has become a beloved Chicago institution known for its rich history and legendary status among locals and visitors alike.

From the infamous Curse on the Cubs to the classic SNL skit immortalizing their famous "Cheezborger, Cheezborger" catchphrase, the tradition lives on with Sam and his family across their 8 Chicagoland locations, offering a taste of nostalgia and delicious burgers straight from the sizzling grill.

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John F.
10/12/2025

We had 2 double cheeseburgers and split an order of fries for breakfast here this morning! It was a great decision. Burgers a bit small but flavorful, soft bun, generous with the pickles, onions,...

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Crystal C.
6/15/2025

Pros: when hubby lived in DC he ate this chain daily. Wanted this for nostalgic reasons. I got polish sausage Chicago style. Yum. Hubby got burger and fries. Cons: very chaotic ordering system....

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Felecia I.
12/16/2024

For good eats at an airport, just follow the flight crews. As I walked by Billy Goat Tavern, the scent of grilling burgers tempted me to get in line. Ahead of me were some pilots, flight...

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Elizabeth R.
4/11/2025

Flat top burger works for airport food. The bun could be higher quality. The service was fast and efficient. The walk up counter worked well in this situation.

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Mei T.
9/3/2024

The smashed burgers here were very juicy and flavorful! My only negative comment was there were no lettuce or tomatoes. It was just a straight up cheeseburger. There were raw sliced onions, raw...

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