When I lived on the north side, Moody's Pub had the best hamburgers. That was several years ago, but they still get mentioned in places like Chicago Magazine, so I suspect they're still just as good
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Best think about Moody's from my recollection was the beer garden and the fireplace. 30 years ago when they opened those were unusual features. In Forest Park, try the cheeseburgers in the beer garden at Goldyburgers, a tavern on Circle. (Don't go if the garden isn't open.. the interior is dark and musty. Len Adam N. wrote: >Ya' know, everyone loves Moody's. I think they make a fine hamburger and >better-than-fine onion rings. Their fries are atrocious as is almost >every other thing on their menu. I don't see what the big deal is about >Moody's. Yes, they will put bleu cheese on your burger. On the other >hand, I'd just as soon have a burger at Nevins' up in Evanston. They have >thicker, juicier burgers with what seems to me to be much better quality >meat. And they have really good mushrooms and onions for their burgers. >JMHO. > >Cheers, >Adam > >In article , "John Crouch" >Someone wrote: > >> Can anybody help me find the best hamburger in Chicago, notably on the north >> side? I've been all over the place but I can only seem to find generic >> burgers that don't taste particularly all that great, or they are too dry, >> or too small. Any help would be greatly appreciated. >> >> John Crouch Leonard Grossman The ModemJunkie's Portal <http://www.mcs.net/~grossman/> Genesis in Glass - The Gropper Windows <http://www.mcs.net/~grossman/gropper.htm>
This subject is obviously one that's a matter of taste. Based on the responses, I suspect that Moody's is virtually the same now as it was when I went there. I really liked their hamburgers medium rare then, and suspect I'd still like them now, although I'm a little skittish about medium rare burgers these days. I'll offer one more suggestion, based on previous experience, but backed up by evidence from another location. Barnaby's in Northbrook is where I go for a good hamburger now. They also have a site on Touhy west of California, which my daughter has been to and likes. BTW, the pizza at Barnaby's in Northbrook is my favorite for thin crust. How about debating that subject too? >You can order it less than well done. The inside is great in winter (it is >dark) >and the garden is good on a cool sunny day. The service is slow. But it is >agood >place to while away the time. > >Dennis > > >Paul M. wrote: > >> SYKoppel wrote: >> >> >When I lived on the north side, Moody's Pub had the best hamburgers. That >was >> >several years ago, but they still get mentioned in places like Chicago >> >Magazine, so I suspect they're still just as good >> >> Moody's is SEVERELY over-rated. I've been there several times in the >> past 8 or so years and I think that their burgers SUCK. Too dry, for >> one. You like a dry, over-cooked burger, served by a waitperson who >> couldn't givva shit if you are there or not, in a venue that is either >> too dark and hot (inside) or too dark and hot (outside) to enjoy >> yourself, then Moody's is for you. >> >> And the accommodations - while once probably considered somewhat >> "cool" - have not aged well. >> >> Paul >> (I'll take a Whopper any day over a Moody's burger)
> >Can anybody help me find the best hamburger in Chicago, notably on the north >side? There are two places for me. Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop serves up good southern dining, but their burgers are fantastic. It's just a regular burger (nothing southern about it), but you can taste the superior quality of the meat. Too bad they don't have fries, although the red beans & rice work nicely. I've only had the burger at their Hyde Park location (the jambalaya is actually my favorite), but I assume Evanston would be the same. Second pick is Gameworks (yes, the video game place) in Schaumburg. Very high quality meat. Starts at $7 or so, but gets pricey when they hit you with 75 cents for each addition. I agree with someone else's post that Tommy Nevin's in Evanston is a good place for burgers. Greg [email removed]
Ah, that would be the new joint on Plainfield Rd. in Darien. Might be > worth a try given the "best hamburger" comment above. But I always > wondered what exactly constitutes a Butter Burger. Anyone?! Here's Culver's description: "ButterBurger: A fresh lean 2.75 ounce ground check patty seared on a hot grill to seal in the flavor, served on a lightly buttered, grilled bun." As far as I could tell the main difference from your normal burger is the buttered, grilled bun. The burgers are less like a typical fast food burger and more "home-made." I found the burgers tasty, but Goldyburgers are still tops in my book. However at Culver's you can go for the burgers and stay for the frozen custard. Share what you know. Learn what you don't.