After a thorough voyage across the globe in search of the world’s best burgers, the results are in: Chicago’s own The Loyalist serves the 19th absolute best burger in the world.
Beating out patties from heavyhitters in London, New York, Italy and beyond, the OG Cheeseburger from The Loyalist is one of the 25 best burgers in the world—but we already knew that, it’s ranked number one on Time Out’s list of the best burgers in Chicago.
Chicago and New York were the only U.S. cities to make the list, which includes burgers from Dubai, Sydney, Buenos Aires and Stockholm. New York's Sip & Guzzle claimed the 13th spot, the highest U.S. ranking, for its A5 Wagyu burger, of which only a dozen are made each day.
Popular Korean-American spot Nowon, from chef Jae Lee, came in at 15 with its double-patty dry-aged burger, followed by candlelit Red Hook Tavern in 21st place with its no-frills Red Hook Tavern Burger, and 4 Charles Prime Rib steakhouse in the 23rd spot with the double Wagyu cheeseburger.
According to the judges, The Loyalist's OG Cheeseburger is “a burger that is both approachable and masterful. With its careful composition, rich flavour and unfussy presentation, it has earned its place among Chicago’s finest. This is a burger that shows how a simple concept, executed with precision, can become unforgettable.”
We couldn’t agree more.