Let's take a look at what a notable food website chose as Illinois' absolute best burgers, and while we're at it, we'll see what the top burger joints are in Illinois' neighboring states, too.
Everyone outside of Illinois seems to think that the only pizza you can find in Illinois is deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza. It's somewhat ironic to see that a well-respected food magazine's pick for Illinois' "must-visit" pizzeria specializes in tavern-style pizza.
You may not remember (depending on your age) Jack in the Box restaurants in Illinois, but we had them. It's been awhile since Jack in the Box was on anyone's radar in this state because the last one closed back in 1980, but it appears that's about to change.
You've heard the expression about "how the other half lives," which is a way of pointing out that those with the financial resources get to enjoy certain things that the rest of us could only dream of. We're not getting into how those folks live--we're taking a look at where they eat here in Illinois, Wisconsin, and in some of our neighboring Midwestern states.
With an estimated 80,000-plus burger operations currently in operation across the United States, trying to pick the best ones in every single state is no easy task. Let's take a look at which Illinois burger joint stands above all others, and while we're at it, we'll take a look at the best burger joints in our neighboring Midwestern states.
When the craving for a world-class steak dinner hits you (and it will), isn't it nice to know that you've got three of the world's very best steakhouses right here in Illinois?