Epic Burger
(312) 913-1373
517 S State St
Chicago,
IL
60605
41.8752
-87.6274
Neighborhoods: Central, Loop
What People Are Saying About Epic Burger
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
In Short
Mod, geometrical accents and blond wood details complement the dining experience at this alternative to popular burger chains, located on the ground floor of the University Center. The bent--born of owner David Friedman's experiences consulting for fast-food establishments--is the meat is antibiotic and hormone-free. The (LCD screen) menu is well-edited, showcasing just two burgers (beef or turkey), three sammies (scrambled or fried egg, chicken or portabello) and simply seasoned, sea-salted fries. Toppings go beyond the basics to include aged cheddar and horseradish havarti, plus a choice of a whole-wheat or toasted egg bun. For beverages, shakes, malts and fruit smoothies are on offer.
User Reviews
BeTheChangeYouWishToSee
April 03, 2009
I am a student in the area and when I first tried Epic Burger, I loved it. I thought it was the greatest thing ever. The owner usually was the one ringing us up, he's a very sweet man! The cook staff worked diligently and timely. The burgers had a little bit of grease, but normal amount for a cheeseburger. And for the taste, I thought the pricing was really reasonable. I will say, I do not like big burgers, I like the really thin ones and that's what Epic Burger has. After XMAS, everything changed. It just didn't taste the same. The burgers are now full of grease. The fries are soggy or burnt. The staff plays around constantly. Of course, it's okay to have a little bit of fun, but ever since the college students started working the front counter, it's seems to be all fun and no work. Now they are too busy goofing off to get work done. The burgers are now poorly put together, constantly sliding off the bun, getting the excess grease all over. The grease had nearly liquefied the lettuce the last time I ate there. I am done eating at Epic Burger unless they make some changes with service and amount of grease. I really wouldn't recommend it UNLESS you like a ton of grease, soggy bun, crappy fries, and crappy service. Not what it used to be. :(
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HollandBrick
March 17, 2009
Ridiculously overpriced and tasted like an over-sized nitrite free Wendy's Jr Bacon Cheeseburger for 10 times the cost (meals are 10-12 dollars not including cheese, bacon, or anything else) The beef was paper thin - the fried egg was actually thicker than the meat, soggy bun, barely any cheese... people keep writing how juicy this burger is... its because all you can taste is the grease because there's no substance. Their magical epic sauce tastes like every other mayo ketchup combo sauce out there. I give it two stars because its not terrible, but certainly you can do better even at some fast food joints -------------------------- Holland Brick
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sophiathomas
February 25, 2009
I ate at Epic Burger last week and thought I should let everyone know how amazing it is! In addition to great service the food was extremely tasty. The menu has lots of options at really reasonable prices. I went with the epic burger and a side of fries. The meat was so fresh and juicy; I could tell it hadn?t been sitting in the back for hours. Even the veggies on my burger were crisp. I ordered my burger with grilled onion and extra epic sauce and I highly recommend it! The fries were also delicious and most importantly not soggy. The menu features a ton of shakes and smoothies but I decided to go with a soda. I regretted that decision though because the people sitting at the table next to me ordered a vanilla malt, and apparently it was awesome because I could hear them fighting over it. I will for sure be going back to Epic Burger and next time I plan on ordering a chocolate shake too!
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The Extras:
Everything served here is natural, from the cage-free eggs and nitrate-free bacon to the bona fide Wisconsin cheese.
Know Before You Go:
All burgers are ground fresh, hand-packed and cooked to order, so diners should allow a few minutes extra time.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot
