Kuma's Corner - West Loop

A very busy pub located in the West Loop serving creative burgers and craft beers plus they play a great rock n roll soundtrack.We decided to stop in for a late lunch before going to see Metallica at Soldier Field. The server had us wait about 10 minutes even tho they were not crowded. Maybe a shift change?Started with the cheese curds and a few beers to start us off. They have various QR codes to scan for specials and burgers not on the menu.Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6We decided to order each a different burger so we could share. Burgers come on a pretzel bun with fries. Gluten free available.We tried the Led Zeppelin which came with Apple wood smoked bacon,BBQ pulled pork and cheddar.Very good. Also had the Sourvein which had deep fried blackened chicken tenders, Apple wood smoked bacon,cheddar,Belgian waffle strips and a drizzle of maple syrup. Raspberry Aioli on the side. Sweet and interesting but it all blends surprisingly good.Since Metallica was in town,they offered the Chi-Tallica burger which came with Chicago Mild Sauce Chicken Tenders,Buffalo Dip, Jalapeno Bacon Jam,Ranch and Tortilla chips. Delicious ,messy but could have been spicier.Expect to pay over 20.00 a burger but we'll worth it. They also offer salads, sandwiches and Mac n cheese creations.Parking can be a challenge but well worth a visit!

They continue to have one of the best burgers in Chicago. Full stop. From the pretzel bun to the well seasoned and properly cooked beef to all the topping options, you literally can't go wrong. If I had one pet peeve, it's the thrash metal blaring at lunch time. I'm no prude and enjoy a good headbang like anyone else but there's a time and a place. I wanna speak to my lunch mates and hear what their server is saying. Maybe I'm getting too old?

Very cool spot! I was in town with a friend and he suggested this place for a good burger as he's been here before. This is a cool bar, had some wild 80's movie on in the background with lots of camp (and topless girls) playing over the central bar, with a "deep cuts"/secret menu that should be checked out. We were seated in a corner high-top by the windows, which was perfect for people watching and plenty of attention from our waiter. I chose a Neurosis burger off the "secret menu" while my friend chose to build his burger. Burger was well-made and I loved my starter of cheese curds, and the house-made ketchup with a hint of jardineira. My friend has lots of food allergies, and couldnt have the house-made ketchup with his burger, and they didnt have any plain Heinz so staff went to a neighboring establishment to get some ketchup that wouldn't give my friend an allergic reaction. Much appreciated! And for him it balanced out the fact his house-made chip order wasn't warm. (*shrug*)Great service, and equally enjoyable meal, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a satisfying bite in this corner of the city.

Heavy metal theme inside, with a neutral patio outside, that's a great spot when the weather is nice. I was thoroughly unimpressed by the service, as it took much too long to be seated or given a water and learn who my server was. Burger patties are big, but otherwise toppings and fries were underwhelming. It gets the job done for food when you're hungry, but doesn't appeal otherwise, which is probably why it was almost empty on a Saturday night.

Ordered burgers for delivery. Traveled well with takeout. The fries aren't my favorite but the quality and flavor of the burgers are amazing! Love that you can substitute a black bean patty into any burger. The burgers are big so there's always leftovers! One of my favorite burger restaurants in Chicago!

The food was okay it's a bit expensive for the quality. It's standard pub fare food/quality. My main point of contention is that we left our credit card and when we went back the next afternoon there was a women who literally screamed at us to leave even though we just asked for our credit card (said she wasn't open yet and we weren't allowed in the restaurant). Girlfriend was clearly having a bad day, we just wanted to pick up a credit card, but definitely wasn't cool being yelled at.

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. I finally found a parking spot and placed an order for pick up. I ordered the Monastad burger and macaroni and cheese with broccoli. The food was delicious. The burger is thick and you get plenty of fries.

I had been to the original Kuma's Corner on Belmont previously, but recently on a rainy Sunday afternoon we wound up at the Kuma's Corner in the West Loop on Fulton Market. We originally were headed to a nearby establishment but were stunned to find it closed that day. Our Plan B turned out to be a big thumbs up for our rain-soaked party of five. We were seated right away, and the service throughout our mealtime was on the mark for us with a pitcher of ice water, and an efficiency of ordering and serving of food and drink. My love and I selected brews from Forbidden Root and Three Floyds to go along with the heavy metal decor and tunes. The burgers are served on pretzel buns and include a side of fries. The three young men of our group each ordered the Famous Kuma, and why not? This burger has bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and of course the fried egg. I do believe the young men all liked the Famous Kuma. My love and I split the Mastodon, which was topped with bacon, cheddar, fried onion and BBQ sauce. Based on our appetites that afternoon, the savory Mastodon and generous side of fries hit the spot perfectly for the two of us.

Found this place on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives before my baseball trip to Chicago.This location was an easy trip via the EL from our hotel. Seated immediately, ordered as soon as we were ready and food arrived promptly.Decor and menu was themed to Heavy Metal. If members of your group are not fans they may find the music too loud. Still able to carry on conversations with my table but it did drown out other conversations.I went with the recommended Mastodon burger (Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Frizzled Onion, BBQ Sauce) and French fries. It lived up to the hype and was a really good burger. Fries were cooked and seasoned well.Would definitely recommend for both locals and tourists.

I've been dying to try this place for quite some time and I'm glad I was able to finally make it! I kept hearing how good the food was. The ambiance and the vibe is a very "chill" one. The lighting is dimmed and it just feels like you're not necessarily in Chicago. This type of place isn't my usual, but it was really fun to try something different and I actually really enjoyed being there. This place is apparently very popular and I can see why. The food is SO good. If you're looking for a restaurant that serves a better quality "bar food," then this is your place. The potions are huge (two meals in one), the flavors are great and the options are endless. I had the Kaijo burger with fries and it was delicious. The blue cheese really pulled in the flavors of the patty as well as the bacon. I'd definitely get this burger again. 10/10 here. The table also split a mac n' cheese. We added pulled pork, green onions and peas in it and that was also very good. I would like to come back and try more items on the menu for sure. Definitely a good place for solo folks or if you're in a group. I honestly saw more groups than not, so that was nice.