Burger Alley Chicago

Great food and wonderful service. The menu is simple and straightforward. Burgers, fries, tenders and shakes. My guy is vegan and I'm gluten free. We both tried the oat milk shakes. Chocolate and strawberry were both delicious but the strawberry shake was certainly worth the trip. He ordered the impossible burger with everything except cheese since they don't have a vegan option. I had a regular burger with a gluten free bun. It was one of the best burgers I've had in a while. The GF bread had a lovely flavor and texture. The fries are amazing but possibly a small portion for some. However, between my burger, fries and shake I left satisfied and not overly full. The staff was pleasant and the seating area was clean and spacious.

I was a big fan, but my burger aficionado kid didn't feel it deserved a top 5 burger in Chicago. She loves the $17 burger at Au Cheval. But she's not paying for that burger. I am. I'd say that for a $7.95 burger, it was really good. Fries ($2.75) were excellent. She even said they were the best fries she's ever had. Onion rings ($4.95) also very good, especially with the sauce. It's a casual environment with mostly high top tables. I was wearing a dress, so I was glad to snag one of the few regular tables. Service was fast and friendly. Pickup at the window. We're regulars at the kpop store that's down the street, so this won't be a "one and done" stop. We'll definitely be back.

Hmm not sure I understand where all the 4/5 ratings are coming from, maybe I went on an off day? I'd come here again if I was really craving an affordable burger and didn't want to make it at home. The burger tastes similar to what I could make at home because it's a straightforward burger with not much seasoning. I do love all the fresh ingredients in there. The fries were crispy but were way too salty. The chocolate chip cookie was heated upon ordering so that's nice but it tasted more like a sugar cookie base with some chocolate rather than a chocolate chip cookie - the sea salt sprinkle on top definitely helped balance all that sugar though.No fountain soda - only cans and other drinks like Jarritos.Wish I could like this place more because the staff was nice.

Date of visit: July 23, 2023We were staying a block away at the Hilton Chicago and needed a place to grab dinner before seeing Beyoncé over at Soldier Field. The reviews here were very generous and it was a quick walk, so it seemed like a no-brainer.The restaurant is connected to East/West University (which we had never heard of), and definitely caters to college students with its simple and relatively inexpensive menu. Lucky them, as this was an above-average meal! I do wish there was a little more variety in the menu as there aren't a lot of options to get you to come back more and try out other things, but they are good at what they do.My chicken sandwich was great, though I did need to get some mayo to perk it up a little bit; kind of surprised that it didn't come with some sort of sauce, even on the side. I shared some of my husband's fries and they were quite tasty--high praise from someone like me who is very picky about French fries! I also did a strawberry banana shake and that was also pretty good. The chocolate chip cookie was excellent as well.Seating is not the most comfortable, though that's likely to discourage students from lingering too long on their free WiFi (you gotta ask for the password as it's a swear word and not posted for all to see), which I could understand. Staff was friendly as well, definitely an option for someone craving a burger and/or cheaper eats in this area!

Great addition to the neighborhood. I ordered through the Yelp app and it was ready within 15 minutes. The burger is so good. The bun is really tasty, reminds me of Shake Shack. Also, I really enjoy their fries! We also ordered two milkshakes, cookies and crème and vanilla. They are all lactose free. Not sure why there isn't an option for milk in the milkshakes but ‍. My husband didn't love his vanilla milkshake but I thought the cookies and crème was fine. I actually think I may be lactose intolerant so I guess this is good?? The restaurant is in the lobby of a school, I believe. There was lots of seating and it looked clean!

Tried Burger Alley at the recommendation of a friend while visiting Chicago. The combo of a Single Alley burger and Alley Fries hit the spot and were priced quite reasonably. I had the sea salt chocolate cookie for dessert... it is warmed up in the oven right before it's served so the chocolate chips were nice and melty. The staff was very nice and the food was prepared promptly. The seating area is a decent size, mostly high tables with stools.

What a great addition to the area. Targeted at college students, the price points are excellent. You walk up to order from a short, but well curated menu and food amid made fresh to order.We ate in and everything was hot and the fries nice and crispy plus the right amount of salt! We really enjoyed our burgers and the fact that they weren't well done by default. Only future request is to recycle the bottles and cans for drinks. We couldn't find anywhere to do this and ended up tossing them.We will be back!

The burgers were good. Fries were the best. Shakes were bland but overall, great experience. My husband liked the shakes but I didn't. The girl at the counter was excellent!! Super sweet and helpful with menu options. Great location with being part of the school.

WOW. There are a few good burger spots in the neighborhood but Burger Alley tops them all. I ordered the double alley cooked medium and it was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The French fries are fresh and so delicious - no dipping sauce needed (and I love sauces!). The blueberry shake was so good and you wouldn't even know it was lactose-free. I ordered takeout online and it was hot and fresh. I highly recommend and I'll be back!

The fries are GOODBurger are alrightI hate the no moo shakesThe workers are niceThe Students are nice too!4 stars would recommend