The best new burgers in Chicago

Haywood Tavern’s double cheese burger isn’t exactly groundbreaking (what burger is?) but it’s an extremely solid rendition of the venerable dish, boasting two Slagel Farm beef patties, a tangy dijon aioli and just the right amount of crisp pickles. Served with fries, it’s the right size for a not-overly-hearty meal or a late night snack, leaving you with enough room for a beer or cocktail at the Humboldt Park bar. $14. — Zach Long

Served on a potato roll, this griddled patty covered in butterkäse, pickles and dark onions pairs well with a dry cider, a drink that is more abundant at the Northman than anywhere else in the city. It comes with fries and curried ketchup, which we would order again, even without the burger. $10. — EA

Here's a little known fact: most vegetarians only eat veggie burgers because it's the only thing on Chicago’s meat-heavy menus. Same Day Cafe’s Amazing Kale Burger patty is the exception. Not too dry, not too mushy, it does everything a burger does without trying to taste like a slab of ground beef. Served on a bun or between two slices of house-made rye bread, this is one of the freshest burgers you can get in Chicago. Period. $10. — Nick Kotecki