Parmesan frico, fried egg, truffle thyme compound butter and truffled arugula. While the truffle fries are good, be super slick and order from the secret menu. Ask for the cheesy tots, which are handmade, packed with cheese and just the right amount of crispy. Kids love the thin fries, anime artwork on the walls and running around the corner to the Wicker Park playground.
Ivy’s Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries 5419 W. Devon Ave., Chicago (773) 775-2545 Best for: Merkt’s Cheddar cheese & patty melts Serving single-sourced, all-muscle, Midwestern beef, Ivy’s is a little-known gem in Chicago’s Edgebrook neighborhood. Sit at one of the reclaimed, natural wood tree tables and enjoy Merkt’s Cheddar on a juicy burger, all-beef Black Angus hot dog and crispy, hand-cut fries. The patty melt is mouthwatering. Even Hellmann’s mayonnaise
recognized Ivy’s burger brilliance nce and is including it in the national Burger Route contest.
The Burger Boss 7512 W. North Ave., Elmwood Park (708) 452- 7288 gers, Best for: Handheld hamburgers, shakes and catering What makes the burgers at this his fastcasual spot hot is that they hug g so many tasty toppings, yet manage to hang together in your hand. The Elmwood mwood Park Boss boasts applewood-smoked moked bacon, all-natural cheddar, lettuce, uce, tomato, boss sauce, pickles and d grilled onions on brioche. Mine all stayed yed in one place, but it didn’t last long! g! Signature sandwiches and shakes are offered each month, giving ng yyou ou reason to go often. The kids’ sh shake shak akee is just the right size and Littlee Bosses are perfect for catering a party. y. Cortney Fries is a Chicago mom of two and d frequent contributor for Chicago Parent.
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