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Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)

4.56,002 reviews ·Opentil 12AM tonight
Everything is made fresh to order—one cashier running the counter while the chef is back there flipping burgers to perfection
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Billy Goat Tavern (The Original) — established american in Streeterville with a loyal following. Order the Burger. Always packed, always worth it. Well-priced, no long waits. [$]

What 6,002 diners keep saying

Great valueFast serviceNeighborhood institutionCozyOld schoolQuick bite
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Lower 430 North, Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Streeterville
Today7AM-12AM
Sun9AM-12AM
Mon–Wed7AM-12AM
Thu–Fri7AM-1:30AM
Sat9AM-1:30AM
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What 6,002 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Bryan Frick
Jul 2026

A must place to visit while in Chicago the original! Fun place great burgers!!

Bryan Frick

Bryan Frick

38 reviews on Google

Review photo by Paula Cheek
Jul 2026

It is what it is, chill & easy! Grabbed a burger and went back for a grilled cheese so simple but good!!

Paula Cheek

Paula Cheek

8 reviews on Google

Review photo by Brent Bemiller
Jul 2026

Great food and cool atmosphere. Their burgers were very tasty!

Brent Bemiller

Brent Bemiller

168 reviews on Google

Review photo by Annie Monte
Jul 2026

Inexpensive, nostalgic hot spot.

Annie Monte

Annie Monte

57 reviews on Google

Review photo by Cristina Lorton
Jul 2026

Little diner feel. Good food! Great service.

Cristina Lorton

Cristina Lorton

164 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jana West
Feb 2026

Sometimes you gotta hit up the classics! The original Billy 🐐 Tavern is across from our hotel, so we headed under to hit up the burgers 🍔! A couple of goat classic drinks and the "it's a Chicago handshake" that literally no one from Chicago could explain to me. It's Jeppson's Malört, lol. Not Chicago's best work. But the Billy Goat was a great experience!

Jana West

Jana West

438 reviews on Google

Review photo by Beth Boothman
Feb 2026

Greatest cheeseburger in town!

Beth Boothman

Beth Boothman

12 reviews on Google

Review photo by Edwin Cordova
Feb 2026

You need to visit

Edwin Cordova

Edwin Cordova

56 reviews on Google

Review photo by Michael Stanek
Feb 2026

Must see, must experience, and a great place to hang out.

Michael Stanek

Michael Stanek

9 reviews on Google

Review photo by Aleksandra Gal
Feb 2026

The best burgers in all of downtown hands down!

Aleksandra Gal

Aleksandra Gal

35 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tom Moawad
Feb 2026

If you are in search of a local Chicago burger at a great price/quality point the I highly recommend Billy Goat Tavern. This place lives up to its legacy! Very kind and fast service for a real burger

Tom Moawad

Tom Moawad

13 reviews on Google

Review photo by Christine Ingersoll
Feb 2026

Great dive bar burgers!

Christine Ingersoll

Christine Ingersoll

82 reviews on Google

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