Goldyburgers
7316 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL, 60130
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Address :
7316 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL, 60130 - Phone (708) 366-0750
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
Categories
Burgers
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Double D.
Best burger in town, and as Mike P. said try the cheese balls, and they also have a great wing sauce that has a hint of honey mustard to it. Been going for years and will continue to do so. I always grab a bar seat and enjoy watching the local regulars at the north end of the bar where they always seem to hold court. Always a cool bartender on hand to make sure you're taken care of. A true Forest Park Gem!!
(5)Mitchell - N.
This place has been around for years and serves GR 8 burgers. I enjoy every visit there and look forward to my next visit. Their "goldy burger are super !
(5)Gary B.
Only thing wrong with Goldyburger is that it is not walking distance from my home. Since I grew up in the area this was a mainstay for us since it was inexpensive and we were a family of five. I have always been a fan of the Royal Blue Burger and now that I am all grown up I can have beer with it. While I might only make it out here once a year...I still really enjoy coming here and recognize some of the faces of the years gone by.
(5)Joy S.
I have 2 words for you: CHEESE BALLS! Oh how I want them for every meal! In other notes, I don't eat burgers at restaurants, so I can't comment on that. But everything else I've had here has been cheap and delicious! I once angrily left another FP bar that was overpriced and had a snobby staff *coughduckfatcough* and came over to Goldy's, where I bought dinner for 3 at the same price the other establishment wanted for one plate of mac & cheese. Friendly staff, who will occasionally sing along to the juke box with you. Nice patio. Just a great neighborhood hang out. There's also a carpeted front restaurant area if the diner/bar isn't your scene. Oh, and bring your cash moneys.
(4)Mark W.
What is going on with the reviews of this place???!! Take the time to read this and let me set it straight.... Now I consider myself to be a bit of a burger aficionado/snob. A Burger Sommelier, if I may. Goldy's is a divebar with amazing burgers. There are a few things you will need to know before visiting. First, bring cash; no credit cards accepted. Secondly, if you like your burger medium rare, order rare. If you like medium, order medium rare. They never fail to cook it a bit more than I would like. But I know this, so its no longer an issue. A few other details you may find useful.. Sit in the beer garden. Cubs games are routinely on. The interior may turn some people off, but like I said earlier.. dive. If you don't like the locals and regulars... well, then you probably aren't my kind of person and not very welcoming to different personalities. I enjoy it. You might hear an interesting story or two. With all of this in mind, 5 stars for days. My ideal meal at Goldy's, and what I would suggest you order: Royal Blue Burger, rare. (I like it medium rare, see above) Fired Cheese Balls (more than enough for two or three to share). PBR. Perfect. The Goldy wings are also delicious. Order 'em hot. Been coming for 20+ years and hope to for many more.
(5)Guy L.
Walking into the bar is like walking back to the twenties. The decor is very old and the place has the hole in the wall vibe. Not to mention terrible lighting. The tables have those old, durable picnic table table clothes, you know the red and blue kind. They have a fish tank but I'm not sure if the fish are still alive because the light was not on and I did not see anything moving. They serve all their food on styrofoam plates, which can be small and a little annoying. For food, we ordered the Armadillo Eggs, which are jalapeno peppers stuff with cheese and fried. They give you a side of BBQ sauce to dip them in, they were nothing spectacular. As for the burger, I ordered the Royal Burger which comes with bacon and cheddar cheese. I ordered it medium but the burger seemed a little too dry for my taste. Most places when I order it medium, it's still very juicy but this place reminded me of cooking burgers on the grill. The fries were basic steak fries. It is a pretty quiet place as well, seeing as how there was a lot of old people in there. It seems like a decent place to grab a beer and burger if you want to be low key. I'll probably be back because my friend loves this place. If you like a dive bar, this place is as dive as it gets.
(3)Mike C.
The burgers are overrated and the service leaves much to be desired. Value for the money isnt that great so we probably wont be back. Two or three mediocre visits and one snotty remark from a server were enough.
(2)Rob W.
As dive bars go, this place deserves four stars. It's dark and dingy, but clean (although I confess, I did not use the restrooms which is often a good test of "clean"). The burger was OK - I ordered the "Big Daddy" because I was hungry and wanted a 3/4 lb'er - but not all the crap that came with it. So I asked them to leave off the mushrooms, bacon, lettuce and tomato and just asked for pickles, onions and bleu cheese. I was hoping that leaving the bacon and 'shrooms off would have been a fair trade off for the 75 cent upcharge for bleu cheese, but I got zapped anyway. No big deal. Though I kinda wonder about the bleu cheese that came with it - seemed to uniformly distributed for melted bleu cheese, though legit or not, the flavor was still there. The burger came out cooked exactly as ordered - medium rare. But the downside was that it wasn't too juicy, nor did it have much of that "char-grilled" flavor. So by now if you've read this far, you're probably wondering why I'm giving the place four stars when everything I've said so far is three star quality. Well, it was the bartender who is the first bartender I've come across in quite awhile to ask me what MY name is. Friendly and sociable - introduced me to the owner as well. Sadly, it's not often that servers and such personality along with their service. In my book, that can make or break a place - anyone can serve decent food nowadays, it's the people that set a place apart from the rest.
(4)Jonathan N.
BETTER HAVE CASH!! No credit cards accepted. Decent beer/drink prices, burgers are good but are underwhelmingly small and overpriced. Basically a greasy spoon burger that can be had for under $4 at just about any diner. Little or no atmosphere...mostly locals or those who have come for years. I would pass this one up and go to any other burger joint.
(2)Thomas G.
I understand they have a website now. Be sure to ask about speciality burgers not on the menu, like the avocado burger. I know this because I know someone who used to work there as a server. It was good. I guess Mike just doesn't want to redo his menu. I still like the place though. Never was a fan of blue cheese but the Royal Bleu-Burger is really nice IMHO.
(4)Kevin H.
Wisconsin style tavern in Forest Park. Good burger and plenty other choices on the menu. Out door patio in the summer. Love the bar.
(4)Duke S.
If I could put the Zero stars I would do that. My review is based off of Customer Service only. Walked on a Sunday. Maybe it is a private party or something. But there was no host, no waitress, all your bartender who didn't knowledge me. Hopefully it was just off they or a fluke. I've heard a lot about their burgers now delicious they are. Sadly today my mouth will not get to experience that taste And if it was a private party put a freakin sign on the door
(1)Erica H.
When I went I wasn't sure if they were open or not. No one really greats you at the door. The older gentleman shoveling the snow yelled to the bartender to let him know I wanted to order. The bartender was very nice. They don't accept credit cards, but they take checks or cash. My service was pretty speedy. It cost about $8 for a cheese burger with fries. I asked for everything on my burger. I took my food to go. It had a nice thick raw onion with the toppings, but NO CONDIMENTS. They had packs of ketchup and mustard in my back. The pros: Real ground beef, huge, cooked fresh on the grill. The cons: The burger lacked seasoning. I asked for it well down, but I didn't expect it to be so dry. My experience was mediocre, but I would still be willing to return to try other things on their menu. For example, the fish and chips. Plus I see a lot of nice reviews for their fried cheese. The atmosphere is a old school bar or dive. I kind of like that. It reminds me of being a kid going to small dives with my granddad. It was really empty, but that can be due to the horrible weather in Chicago.
(2)Yvonne B.
This place has been serving burgers since the 1920s, but have they ever had good service? I went there twice in a week to make sure that it wasn't just a fluke. Wednesday: I ordered the Hawaiian Burger. It was solidly good, but nothing to write home about. The story here was the long wait! I had to wait 45 minutes for a server to come to my table. To his credit he was very apologetic once I brought my wait to his attention. He explained that they were unusually busy. Between waiting to place my order, getting my food, and paying, it took two hours. Friday: I went with my dad, brother, and friend. They all ordered food and I just got a drink. None of them had anything to say about the food except that it was filling. This time the server (a different one) was pretty timely, but we each had to repeat all of our orders a couple times. I had to ask her on two different occasions for water. It was really weird. I'm not sure if those two times were service flukes or not. Maybe they were. I just know that I've had better burgers and better service elsewhere.
(2)Elliott C.
Look through the hole in this wall and you will find that they have some decent burgers. I been here twice and they are consistently good. I will advise you go during the summer months.
(3)Kymberly J.
The burgers are just OK. I've had better. They are not seasoned with anything and arent made of more favorful grass fed beef or anything spectactular BUT it is a dive bar and it is certainly better than getting a nasty McD's burger. For the price and the fast friendly service I'd gladly go back. I can walk there from my apartment, bring a book and sit on the outside patio soaking up the sun, sip a moderately priced Guinness and chomp on a burger. This might be a bad thing for some but they dont give you a ton of fries. It's probably what a normal portion should be. I like fries but I'm still watching my calories.
(3)David G.
Been our go to for burgers for years. They're the best burgers south of Paradise Pup. Goldyburgers is quiet dive bar that serves delicious, simple food, you can't go wrong with any of it really. The atmosphere is that of a small local bar so don't expect much in terms of amenities. Everyone basically keeps to themselves here and the waiters/waitress' are no nonsense. This place is the best.
(5)Bailey H.
Went there with my SO; just moved to the area and looking for a good burger. Heard this was a good spot. Boy were we disappointed. Food served on Styrofoam. Normally not an issue except both of our burgers (ordered medium rare) were little hockey pucks of overcooked underseasoned beef. Also, I get old man cranky bartenders but this guy was all but completely ignoring us. Also we were the only people there so it really made no sense. We didn't complain or do anything that would make us seem like assholes so I just really don't get it. How this place is in business is beyond me. Too bad. Have to find somewhere with a great burger still.
(1)Susan B.
I guess the most important thing to note is that this place is cash only. No ATM on site, ATMs down the street at the bowling alley. Street parking (metered) out front. We dined in on a Saturday afternoon and the place was pretty empty. We both ordered burgers and a side of the fried cheese. Fried cheese was great but was served with cocktail sauce which I thought was a bit odd...I was expecting ranch dressing. They were still good with or without the cocktail sauce. Burgers were also great and cooked as we ordered. My bf got the special burger and I got mushroom swiss, both came with fries....all served on a styrofoam plate which gave the feel of eating at home.
(4)Jon B.
Literally writing this as I sit at the bar, I'm the only one here but I enjoy that. It is a very nice "dive bar" with sweet beer specials as my mouth continues to water while I wait for the my burger I'm enjoying a perfectly poured Guinness draft. The inside is a time machine for sure plenty to look at on the wall and a tv in sight regardless of where you sit. Will be back often
(4)Anthony B.
Goldy's as we call it is an excellent establishment both for imbibement and for quality food service. Whether beers, burgers, sports or all of the above, this public house has an Irish spirit and it is also an obvious former speakeasy, further adding to its charm. A diamond in the rough worth the trip off the beaten path.
(5)Al D.
Until recently, I had lived my entire life only a few minutes from this place in one direction or another, and never tried it. Spent many a night running up and down Madison, but never went a few blocks north. Until yesterday. I had the Roquefort Goldyburger. Pretty good; the praise for the burgers here is well-deserved. I was happy as a clam washing it down with my $4 Corona special while a soundtrack played that would have put SXSW to shame. However, this place is not for everyone. It's OLD. It's been in business since 1926 and looks like it was last updated in 1956. I'm cool with character and authenticity, but some others may not be ok with Styrofoam plates.
(4)Pete U.
Good bar food, great burgers, decent prices, kunty Irish bartender, CASH ONLY...
(4)Colleen D.
I've put off reviewing this because I really want to like this place...and I do like the place for a casual beer-the staff is great but the 3 times ice eaten there-fail. I had a burger the first time - it was so dry and over cooked-almost tasted like it had been cooked earlier and then recooked but had that awful char taste (not the good char taste). My bf however LOVED his burger so I just chalked it up to bad luck. Second try same for me -burger wasn't good/bf was excellent. Third try I tried wings - they were ok. Some reviewers suggest ordering burgers one level rawer than you like it - I 100% agree. We will probably go again because it is a cool dive bar but it isn't my first choice for a burger.
(3)Greg F.
Goldyburgers is old styled in an authentic and almost homey way, the restaurant occupies the front half as you walk in, the 'dive bar' in the rear half. actually quite inviting on a frigid winter night, with iron radiators right alongside the old dark wood booths & tables waiting for you to toss your gloves etc. onto. i had the andouille sausage gumbo there the other day, not a terribly big bowl but they made it pretty spicy and boy did i like it that way. can't go wrong with a side order of fried onion rings and guiness stout on tap. read their chalkboard on the wall for daily specials the hours given in at the heading here i think apply only to the bar portion, kitchen closes a bit earlier. no problem finding close street parking i'd say, to give some idea where they are the street overlooks the end-of-the-line railyard for cta's green line, short distance west of harlem ave
(4)Billy P.
Reminds me of my dads burgers on the grill, which is good. Also reminds me of every hidden camera kitchen news special ever. This place smells of smoke, is dirty as hell, serves on styrofoam plates and disposable plastic cups and has a mysterious back kitchen. Not for me. Probably for elderly bar flies.
(1)Julie A.
What the...what is wrong with everyone? Sometimes places are great just for nostalgia! I embrace that my Royal Blue Burger (yum with crispy bacon and melted blue cheese that literally seeps off the burger and right onto the french fries) is served on a Styrofoam plate. I love that I can get pitchers of Miller Lite. I love that literally all the appetizers are fried. I also love the servers - they are so nice and great, and funny! Talk to them, you will be happy you did! Yes, the outdoor patio is wonderful, too, but the bar is filled with great regulars, who are fun to make wonderful, strange conversation with.
(5)Matthew S.
they just don't make 'em like they used to......except at places like Goldyburgers. Simple, true, real & good. No high-falluting pretentious patrons in here; just real folks eating tasty grub & pouring cold suds. I grew up on the northshore where spots like 'The Cypress Inn', 'Charlie Beinlichs' & 'Grandpa's Place' were staples. Goldyburgers is kindred spirit with those gems!
(5)Joe M.
I've often heard this place called the best burger in the burbs. Alas, it is not. The burgers are good, no doubt, but most bars and hot dog stands are just as good. We went when it was dead, but I imagine this would be a good bar to catch a baseball game. Maybe the Styrofoam plates were kitschy and cute in the 60's to the 80's but seriously, get a dishwasher. You can not call this place "clean" even if you are being ironic. The Bulls 3-peat paraphernalia is pretty hilarious. If you're in the area give it a try for yourself, but it's not worth a side trip.
(3)Nick C.
Where to begin? My father used to take me here about 15-20 years ago. I remember it being very tasty and loving it. My trip back after all this time really destroyed my hopes and childhood dreams. Firstly, I don't know what anyone who thinks these burgers taste good is smoking before they eat them, but my burger tasted like nothing. Not bad, just like nothing. The only flavor in the burger was the cheese and the ketchup I put on it. The meat was sub-par and I'd bet they're not made from sirloin, if they are it's grade F meat. The fries were typical out-of-the-bag frozen fries. The 'cheddar cheese balls' were nothing more than frozen Velveeta that gave me a stomachache after I ate them. Being all grown up now when I spend 8 dollars on a very small, tasteless cheeseburger I would like to have it served on a non Styrofoam plate please. The bar itself smelled like a combination of cigarettes and bathroom, and the tables and benches were sticky. No thank you Goldyburgers, no thank you.
(1)Amelia K.
LOVE this place! Always great, friendly service! The food is AMAZING (even the salads!!)
(5)Christina R.
It's a dive bar. I don't think they will ever get the stale cigarette smell out of the drop down ceiling tiles. The burgers are served on cheap paper plates, but man oh man, they are tasty! I personally love the Hawaiian burger, served with a ring of pineapple and a little bleu cheese. My bf orders the Big Daddy. Some Armadillo Eggs (cheddar poppers) for the appetizer. Be warned, it's cash only. I always forget and have to run across the street to the ATM at the bowling alley. I believe the kitchen closes at 10:30. They have a nice beer garden with TVs if you like that kind of thing (I do!).
(4)Bobby D.
What's with some of the people panning this place????????. This place is great, When it comes to burgers, shrimp cocktail, appetizers (side orders), etc..........With the exception of the Chicken Tortellini soup, Which was rather tasteless & disappointing. But the rest of the fare is rather tasty. The staff IS friendly, They weren't snobbish to me or any of my acquaintances. Unlike the one that posted such. The bar area is rather classic, The jukebox is rather unusual. Where else could you find great & rare British Invasion tunes like "In The Hall Of The Mountain King"-Sounds Incorporated, "I Love You"-The Zombies, "Do The Freddie"-Freddie & The Dreamers, etc.?????????. The place is wall-to-wall with sports memrobilia. Also, The 1950's-60's painted over Coca-Cola fishtail logo sign highlighting the place "Goldyburgers".
(4)Michelle M.
My husband and I love this place. The bartender always remembers what we drink. The burgers come out to us piping hot. Prices are resonable. Great atmosphere.
(5)Elizabeth R.
Went here last night to grab a bite to eat and a beer. It's definitely a dive bar/restaurant (restaurant seating in the front, bar in the back) but it has a charming, old school, Chicago feel about it. In the back there is a huge circle bar with seating for what appeared to be 30+. Around the bar there are a couple of tvs for sports watching. Hung on the walls is tons of sports paraphernalia: Bear, Bulls, Black Hawks and any other Chicago team sport played here. We asked what the drink specials were and you'll be surprised to know that they don't have any, ever. Your basic tap beer is $2.75 and bottles are $3.00 so still pretty inexpensive. The bf had the mushroom burger with blue cheese which looked and tasted amazing and filled him up quickly. I had the chicken sandwich...should have gotten a burger. All together for our meals, 3 beers and tip it was $31.00 so not too bad at all. Note that the bf was going to pay for our meal but they do not take credit card! The only take cash and check! lol. Me being the old lady stuck in a 24 year olds body was more than happy to whip out my check book. I imagine this will be the one and only time I will ever be able to pay my tab with a personal check. I can see this place being a 4 star once there patio is opened up but for now it's a 3 from me.
(3)Alex I.
The burgers and the atmosphere kind of remind me of a way more Caucasian Casey's in Detroit. Old, beat up, really not that great, makes you feel uncomfortable, and only worth a return trip if you live around the corner. Certainly not anywhere near what it's cracked up to be. One thing that really got me was the obviously canned, cold sliced mushrooms that came on my big boy. I can understand going that route in a dive-type burger joint, but at least toss them on the grill for a couple minutes, if only to warm them up and not to give them some color. Not worth a wholehearted pan, but not worth a full-fledged review either.
(2)Victoria B.
This place is a hole in the wall with the best burgers and cheese balls I've ever had. The outside is just your average tavern and so is the inside for that matter. It reminded me of my childhood since my grandfather owned one over by Humboldt Park. The food is what makes the place though. The Goldyburger, The Hawaiian Burger, the Royal Blue Burger, the Mushroom Burger, and not let's forget the Big Daddy. They also serve fried shrimp, soup, chicken and other things but it's the burger that will keep you coming back. The neighborhood is slowly changing but I hope this place never does. We have introduce many of our friends to this establishment. I hope you like it as much as we do.
(5)Ryan N.
I've been coming to this place ever since I was a kid so maybe I am a tad bit bias, but if you are looking for great bar food and an all around laid back atmosphere, this is the place for you. Nothing to special about it, it's pretty much the epitome of an old school dive bar, but you really can't beat their burgers. To really get the most out of Goldy's, head over there in the summertime. They open up the beer garden and it's pretty neat. I recommend heading over for a night cap, preferably when you can catch a ballgame!
(4)Max P.
Amazing. Great onion rings and fried zucchini. Cheese balls are very good. The CHEESBURGER w/ everything is great. Good service too
(5)Margaretsen H.
Best burgers anywhere. They have really good cheddar balls. Way better food then Culver's in which people seem to brag about. I assume they brag about this place because they have never been to Goldyburgers. I take people here all the time and they convert. They love it here. It is dim inside and very simple. I am actually surprised about the eh type reviews. I have never had bad food here.
(5)Carl D.
I've been going to Goldyburgers (a.k.a. Goldy's) for over 20 years. Although the atmosphere inside is a bit dark and dingy it is still a great place. The burgers there are VERY tasty contrary to what some of the reviews say. The beer garden is great too! My friends and I have always had a good time there. I've never had a problem with the staff there either. So, YUPPIES..if the place is not up to your high standards then go somewhere else! We don't want you here!
(4)Bernie D.
Definite dive bar, and not trying to hide it, which is endearing. Beer is cheap, food is delicious, and the staff was kinda friendly. Went with my girlfriend on a Saturday for a quick stop and the place was dead, only about 10 regulars, but definitely a comfortable environment. I'd go back for some beers and some more food.
(3)Katie J.
After hearing over and over again how good the burgers were at Goldyburger, my husband and I couldn't wait to try them. The first time we went we ordered the Fried Cheese Curds as an appetizer. We were excited to see them on the menu as we both went to College in Wisconsin and this was something we both had all the time! When they came, they were cold and just not good. Then our burgers came. We both ordered them medium but we got them well done and very dry....I can't even describe the disappointment. We left sad and defeated, we were excited to have this gem of a burger joint in our neighborhood but then we thought, OK - everyone gets it wrong once in a while, after all several people we know and trust have recommended this place to us so we opted to hold out our judgment after a second go at it. About 2 months later we went again. We both went in with an open mind and hopeful that this would turn into a staple in our dining out regimen. We did not get an appetizer this time, we just headed right for the main event. We both ordered burgers with Cheddar. When the waitress asked us how we wanted it cooked, we asked if medium would have a slightly pink center and she said yes. So we both ordered ours medium. When they came out they lwere way over cooked and dry. All in all, I will not be going back to Goldyburgers. I think it is a nostalgic restaurant to those who grew up in the area but now is just plainly not good. I am sorry - I really tried!
(2)Kimberly C.
i had to update my review to save face... this place has taken a nose dive into the one star zone. now, the burgers are HORRIBLE and i'm sorry--to pay more than $50 for a couple of burgers, cheese balls and a couple of beers is WAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much when things are being served on paper plates. if the burger rocked my world, i could overlook--no appreciate--this small, old-school detail. now i just feel ripped off.
(1)Don P.
Went their once (30 min drive) because of the reputation. Disappointed. Went back a year later (Groupon) (30 min drive) to give it another chance. Disappointed. Food just ok, in dank, stale beer smelling environment. Have had a hundred burgers as good or better. Oddly, on second visit, I was only one in the place at 11:30 a.m. and my plump Goldyburger whisked out about 3 minutes after I'd given my order to the barmaid and she'd walked back to the kitchen with the order. Burger was (just) allright, but still wondering if it wasn't pre-cooked since it sprang from the kitchen so fast... Don't think I'll be back for another bite at this legend!
(2)Marissa b.
Permanent smoky smell in the bar area, and now you can smoke on the patio, but I wouldn't recommend sitting next to the door in the winter because people are constantly in and out. I ordered my burger medium but it was definitely well-done, served on paper plates. Everything was pretty "meh" but I gave it 3 stars because there was a large party in the restaurant section but we still got our food pretty quickly and the beers are cheap and cold.
(3)Bridgette K.
This place not so great had a way better burger else where. It is as if they purchase everything frozen and cook it. Fries frozen bland.appetizer: Enlands potato frozen pancakes ( I purchased thoughs in the frozen foods department at jewel)they were enlands alright. Pickles were jared. Soda was in a kiddie cup from playskool kitchen set. One sip the soda was done. Waitress was straight ignant never came to ask if we needed refills you needed to chase her down. The food came out on dirty strofoam plates. And no credit cards excepted!! Never again will I go back.
(1)Kelly C.
Finally had the chance to try this on a beautiful June evening. Another case of making sure your expectations are calibrated. I had the standard Goldyburger, which was, as others have mentioned, overcooked. Order rare if you want any pink at all. Fries were good, service was honestly friendly. And patient: we had 6 kids at our table, so, outside at least, it's kid-friendly (though there are no burgers less than the $6 burger). But that burger was really thick and tasty, and the outdoor eating area very spacious and pleasant. This is a good, solid neighborhood bar and grill, but not really a destination restaurant. I'll go back
(3)David S.
I agree with the great reviews. One of my favorite places to go when it is snowing and damn cold outside. They have sassy Irish waitresses and barmaids. For real. No credit cards, no checks (though this is the kind of place that might consider cashing your end-of-the-week check for a beer and a shot). The neighborhood is gentrifying quickly, catch this place before it gets torn down into a condo monstrosity. oakparkdad.com Quick tip: they don't deliver, but you can call ahead and get a nice greasy sack of burgers and onion rings. MMMMM
(5)Andy M.
This is a dumpy place. Did not try the food that everybody was raving about. i am reviewing the place and it looks like a dump. At least they have a fishtank and a nice patio in summer. Aside from that it looks like any other old bar. i will go again to tryb the food. bar food usually is just bland.
(3)Jason G.
simply the best burger around. great patio! gotta try the fried cheese balls!!!
(5)Justin R.
BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Yup, I'm telling the truth. Read the review below mine for more details and a pretty accurate description. I suggest you grab a burger there in the daytime or evening if you are between the ages of 21-28. The crowd is a bit older and "less sophistcicated" as Mike P. says below me. GREAT DATE TIP: You can walk one block South to Circle Bowling Lanes after your awesome burger. OR Walk 3 blocks North to Madison Street and go to the bars there.
(5)Randy C.
oh man what a great royal burger wow. bring cash money for transactions and enjoy. some hip music on the jukebox. nice patio.
(5)Junie B.
This place is SERIOUS business for anyone who enjoys a good burger. Goldburger's has everything I want in a burger: good size, great taste, consistency, etc. I won't even mention the bun because I didn't even taste it. You know it's a good burger when you don't even care about the freakin' bun or that it's being served to you on a paper plate. And no, I was not drunk. Let me tell ya, this little dive will surprise you. The fried cheese balls were also a big hit. They served them with what tasted like cocktail sauce, but it was actually a great flavor with the deep fried goodness. I'm giving this place 4 stars because I know the next time I go, it can't be as good as the first. It's good for what it is: a grubby little joint in the near west suburbs of Chicago that serves the best damn burger around. Bring enough cash for you and your loved one to get pregnant with a food baby! Thanks.
(4)Janelle L.
With my four star rating, what I'm really saying is that my husband is a fan. I do not like burgers, which, I know, makes me REALLY weird, and this place is obviously not meant for people like me. The closest thing I can find to something I like is their turkey club, which is very... meh. However, I give it four stars because my husband loves their burgers so very, very much. He craves them, he raves about them, he can't find anything comparable to the magic of Goldyburgers. If you are a burger fan, ignore the way this place looks, it MUST be the best burger around.
(4)Giacomo M.
We use to go to Goldy's years ago with kids. We decided to go back again. We've been back twice. The place hasn't changed much over the years. We don't eat much meat so it should be good. They were good burgers. Fries were ok. You gotta love the old, not up-dated or trendy bars, we did. Service was good. When hungry for a burger, we'd go back. Prices are good. Good beers on draught.
(2)Jill D.
Nancy K. didn't go here. They don't cut their burgers in half.Ever. I've been going here for 30 years so I know.
(4)Susan M.
this place has a crazy good burger.. my boyfriend took me here specifically for the burger and we ate, drank, and got stuck playing bar video games for hours -- great stop!
(5)Beth E.
I went here on a Sunday afternoon with my parents I had heard some great things about this place and was very excited. It was pretty quiet with quite a few tables open. The service was very good. We ordered an appetizer of cheddar cheese balls... they were very tasty with a nice crust on the outside and melted, smooth cheddar cheese on the inside. Very tasty! I ordered my blue cheese and bacon burger medium. Everything was served on paper/styrofoam plates. I was a little disappointed in the bun and fries (bland), but the actual burger was outstanding. There was a large amount of blue cheese on the top. I would highly recommend the blue cheese burger with bacon! The prices are actually very good. I think I would like to come here again when it was a bit more busy to get more of a feel for the atmosphere.
(4)John K.
MMMM...Burgery! I agree with everything said here except for the bowling alley bit--I've never been there but I'm sure it's very nice. Don't leave without sampling a mouthful of the fried cheese balls. This place is so Chicago that I half-expected them to serve my beer in one of those waxed paper "SportService" cups they had at the Stadium during Hawks games.
(5)Adam S.
The best!! The Royal Blue burger is as good as it gets! If your looking for fancy napkins or polished decor your are not gonna find it here. What you will find is a great neighborhood bar that serves a great hunk of meat on a bun! The beer is cold, the wings are fantastic, and the mood is relaxed. There is a reason it was selected as the best burger in Chicago numerous years in a row!
(5)jason t.
that was indeed a tasty burger (although the fries were kinda subpar), but i can't for the life of me figure out how two people managed to spend fifty bucks on two burgers and two rounds of beer.
(3)Mike P.
OK, Lincoln Park and Lakeview people, forget everything you know about "the city's best burger". The best burger in this state, is found at Goldyburger in Forest Park. That being said, let me qualify my statement. The best real burger is here, it's not fast food. This is a $7, hand patted, half-pound burger. The varieties are many. Goldyburger is a Forest Park bar and restaurant that has been open since the 1920's. We can't even say that for Billy Goat. The atmosphere at Goldy's is 100% "old Chicago". The ceiling of the bar and restaurant is copper. The bar 360 degree wrap around. The beer garden is simple. They have Guinness, but that's probably the most exotic beer on the menu. If you order a martini, it's probably will come in a tulip glass, and be made gin (since that is what a real martini has in it). The burgers here will please any carnivore. Don't forget to get a couple of baskets of fried cheese balls to go with it. Forest Park as a whole is great if you want to have a little less trendy or sophisticated night out. If you want to have a good beer and shots and highballs night, and get away for about half the price of the city, I recommend a trip out there.
(5)Larry P.
Mike P, you are the man. I couldn't have summarized it better myself. This place is awesome, great cheese balls and burgers. The staff / owners are very welcoming and as Mike said, the prices can't be beat.
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