Where to Celebrate National Burger Day, May 28th

National Burger Day (Saturday, May 28) is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate this beef-filled holiday than to enjoy a burger either from the comfort of your home or out with your friends? 

Burger Bar

With their 100% USDA prime beef burgers, Burger Bar offers a variety of options including: 

• THE Bacon Cheeseburger, made with USDA prime beef topped with three-year-aged white cheddar, hickory-smoked bacon, and char-grilled onions on a bacon brioche ($17). 
• Or they also offer the Firehouse Stacker, made with chipotle-spiced USDA prime beef topped with charred jalapeno-scallion, chorizo, pepper jack, and guajillo aioli ($16). 
• They also serve a housemade shrimp burger and the Impossible Patty for pescatarians or vegetarians.   

Found Kitchen and Stolp Island Social

"Burger & Bourbon"

• 8 oz. smash burger topped with gruyere, fried onion, house made pickles, frites paired with a shot of Evan Williams Bottled in Bond Bourbon $20

The Barn Steakhouse

"Burger & Bourbon"

• 8oz  Slagel beef blend burger patty, bourbon bacon jam, 2yrs aged cheddar (hooks), roasted garlic aioli, onion bun. Paired with a vertical bourbon tasting of Westward American Single Malt Whiskey from Oregon.
• $42.95 - includes burger and vertical tasting of 3
• $49.95 - includes burger and vertical tasting of 5

Epic Burger

Celebrate National Burger Day (May 28) by tackling the Epic AF Challenge. The Challenge includes Two double Black Angus Beef Epic Burgers stacked with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Grilled Onions and Epic Sauce served with a double order of Epic Fries, an order of Sweet Potato Fries, an order of Onion Rings, a 3 Piece order of Chicken Tenders and an Epic Shake. Those with dietary restrictions can choose the Halal or Vegetarian option too.

The Epic AF Challenge

• Consume all items within the time limit. 
• Cost: $20.08 
• Time to complete: 20 Minutes 08 Seconds 
• Rules: Must be 18 years or older to participate, No assistance with competition, Must complete all food and milkshake within 20 minutes and 08 seconds Must sign a waiver 
• Prizes: Gift Card for $20.08, EPIC AF Shirt, Name/Photo in a social media post

The Epic AF Halal Challenge 

• Two double Black Angus Beef Epic Burgers stacked with Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Grilled Onions and Epic Sauce served with a double order of Epic Fries, an order of Sweet Potato Fries, an order of Onion Rings, a 3 Piece order of Beyond Tenders and an Epic Shake. 

The Epic AF Vegetarian Challenge 

• Two double Beyond Burgers stacked with Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Grilled Onions and Epic Sauce served with a double order of Epic Fries, an order of Sweet Potato Fries, an order of Onion Rings, a 3 Piece order of Beyond Tenders and an Epic Shake. 

The Epic AF Challenge 

• Two double Black Angus Beef Epic Burgers stacked with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Grilled Onions and Epic Sauce served with a double order of Epic Fries, an order of Sweet Potato Fries, an order of Onion Rings, a 3 Piece order of Chicken Tenders and an Epic Shake. 

Other ways to celebrate: 

• Triple Epic - Three Black Angus beef patties, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, grilled onion, and Epic sauce, served on a brioche bun.

• The Cowboy Burger - Black Angus beef, bacon, cheddar, grilled onion, pickle, bbq sauce and Epic sauce, served on a brioche bun.

• Farmhouse Burger - Black Angus beef, organic egg, bacon, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, pickle, grilled onion, and Epic sauce, served on a brioche bun.

• Beyond Burger - Plant-based Beyond Meat patty, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickle, raw onion, and vegan mayo, served on a wheat bun

Michael Jordan’s Steak House Chicago

Michael Jordan’s Steak House Chicago are serving up their Wagyu Big Mike Burger with Wagyu beef, sesame bun, aged cheddar, charred sweet onion, dill pickle, shredded iceberg lettuce, and special sauce. This burger is available in the dining room, but will also be offered at the bar on May 28. 

State and Lake Chicago Tavern

Celebrate with the Griddle Burger, featuring Havarti cheese, tomato remoulade, house-made bread & butter pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar

With a variety of options, the Big Marino Burger is a way to celebrate National Hamburger Day. The burger features 10oz prime beef, candied thick bacon, aged Wisconsin cheddar, sunny side egg, fried onion strings, and a bacon fat brioche bun paired with signature dirty fries.

Chicago Burger Company

Located on Chicago’s Riverwalk, Chicago Burger Company is a restaurant with an outdoor patio that offers guests classic burgers, thick shakes and cocktails. To celebrate National Burger Day, CBC will offer the CBC Burger made with house-seasoned beef, American cheese, caramelized onions, applewood bacon, garlic-herb aioli and fried pickles. The patio is dog-friendly and hosts monthly music series throughout the summer. 

Farm Bar Lakeview

With a focus on local ground beef, the Michigan “Harvest” Burger made with the restaurant's signature Sour Cherry Cider Jam, Caramelized Onions, Herbed Goat Cheese and Arugula on a Buttered Bun and served with fries. 

LG’s Bar & Kitchen

The Impossa Burger is cooked to order and made with an Impossible Burger Patty, Daiya cheddar cheese, LG’s signature “Impossa” sauce and finished with lettuce, tomato and onions. 

Kennedy Rooftop

Kennedy Rooftop (1551 W North Ave) is doubling down on the action with the Rooftop Double Stack Burger. Featuring two Quarter Pound Beef Patties, Toasted Brioche Bun, Selection of Provolone, Cheddar, or Swiss Cheese, Letuce, Onion, and Tomato. Guests can add all-natural Bacon or Avocado to the mix as well.

Fulton Market Kitchen 

Fulton Market Kitchen (311 N Sangamon St) will offer their Double Smash Burger featuring American Cheese, Onion, Pickle, and a special sauce packed. 

Oaken Bistro + Bar

Oaken Bistro + Bar (200 N Field Dr) is serving up a Oaken Burger featuring Gruyere cheese, wild mushrooms, onion rings, stone ground mustard aioli, pretzel bun, and fries.