Billy Goat Tavern
12 expert reviews
“Cheezborger! Cheezborger!”
– Not For Tourists
Fodor's
"Griddle-fried "cheezborgers" are the featured chow at this super-cheap, friendly spot, and people-watching is a favorite sport." Full review
Frommer's
"After work, this is a good place to watch a game, chitchat at the bar, and down a few beers." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Billy Goat Tavern remains a Chicago landmark, and its cooks still perform the same rant for streams of locals and tourists alike." Full review
Zagat
2.7
"Those "longing for good old grease" hit these "classic" Chicago "hamburger joints" to relive the famous SNL skit over "cheezborgers" and "no fries, chips"." Full review
Gayot
"This is one of Chicago's most famous and colorful (burger) bars. It's a funky, no-frills kind of place and a living museum of Chicago journalism." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"This legendary journalists’ haunt opens early and closes late, serving the “cheezborgers” made famous by John Belushi’s comedy skit. Very reasonable."
Time Out
"The stories are true—this subterranean tavern is still the best spot to get a made-to-order “cheezborger” with a side of shtick." Full review
Time Out
"This is still the only place in town to get the “cheezborgers” made famous on Saturday Night Live. (They're fine, by the way, but don't expect them to blow your mind.)." Full review
Time Out
"This is still the only place in town to get the “cheezborgers” made famous on Saturday Night Live. (They're fine, by the way, but don't expect them to blow your mind.)." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Grubby cheezboiga joint made famous by John Belushi."