Firefly Burger
Firefly Burger stands out for juicy, thick halal patties and creative options like the Wallstreet burger with cheesy mushroom topping and the double Egg Bacon burger, plus crowd-pleasing Kamikaze fries and a Lotus Biscoff shake. Regulars love the fresh buns, cozy clean setting, generous hospitality, and quick lunch service. Be prepared for roughly $20 burgers without combos, small fry portions, and occasional complaints about slow or unfriendly service.
What 2,083 diners keep saying
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“One of the best burgers I've ever had! Everything was absolutely perfect—the bun was fresh and soft, the meat was cooked perfectly, incredibly juicy and full of flavor, and every ingredient worked together perfectly. You can really tell they care about quality. The service was outstanding as well. Even though the place was very busy and there were some difficult customers, the staff stayed friendly, professional, and handled everything with a smile. That level of customer service is rare these days. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to everyone looking for an amazing burger. Five stars all the way!”
“Excellent food! Very fresh would visit again...lotus biscoff shake!yum!”
“Came to try this place because it was halal and so glad we did! They have lots of unique burger options and the burgers were delicious. Patties are pretty thick so for most a single is enough. In my opinion this bigger joint is pretty pricey as it’s $20 / burger (no combo) but overall a very delicious burger! I do love that they have gloves as it can get pretty messy!”
“Firefly Burger was one of the highlights of our Chicago trip! We tried the Kamikaze Burger, Wall Street Double Burger, Smoky Firefly Burger, and the Impossible Veggie Burger. Every burger was fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. The Kamikaze Fries were outstanding and paired perfectly with the burgers. We also loved the gloves they provide—it makes eating these loaded burgers so much easier and less messy. As a bonus, all of the meat is Zabiha halal, which we really appreciated. Great food, friendly service, and a fun dining experience. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“The Kamikaze fries and burger had a very good mix of sauces, that blended together well.”
“So delicious! The burger was tender and juicy! Highly recommend if you’re in the Lincoln Park area!!”
“Firefly Burger has the best burgers in my hometown! Highly recommend!!!”
“I’m from Toronto and went to Chicago to stay a couple of days. I was in need of halal food and came across firefly burger. I must say it was a pleasure to eat here! The owner was very kind to us and provided us excellent service. I would recommend to anyone that eats halal food to check this place out, I would definitely come back! Best wishes to the owner, hope you continue to do well!”
“I was visiting Chicago from Toronto and I thought I’d give this place a try. The food is incredible and the horse is so nice that they actually gave us free fries as well. 100% recommend this place is amazing.”
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