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Billy Goat Tavern: Restaurant Reviews

430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 222-1525
Ranked #618 of 4,430 restaurants in Chicago
3.5 of 5 stars 149 Reviews
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Neighborhood: Near North Side
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Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Neighborhood: Near North Side
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Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Good breakfast”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2009

My daughter and I came here for breakfast and it was delicious. The coffee is only 50 cents! You tell the guy at the grill how you like it (cream, sugar, etc) and that's exactly the way you get it. We ordered eggs and bacon, which come on a roll, sandwich style. Really tasty and only $3.75 each. We weren't hungry again until really late in the afternoon! The cook , an older man, was very nice and such a character. Just a note--there are two small bathrooms which are unisex, no "mens" or "ladies" written on the door, so use either one. There are lots of funny newspaper articles taped to the wall if you want something to read, and the decor has to be seen to be believed. We really like this unique place under Michigan Avenue and it's become part of our Chicago early morning routine when we're visiting.

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“good for a greasy burger...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2008

good for a greasy burger and fries

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Ludington
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Famous for the name, not the food”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2008

Atmosphere was fun, but the burgers were nothing special. The bun was cold (I like mine warm) and it was too big for the burger, the bun was all I could taste. I guess I was expecting a good greasy burger and I think I would have found better at McDonalds!

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“a cheesburger is a cheeseburger...unless you eat their cheezeborger chips no fries”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2008

a cheesburger is a cheeseburger...unless you eat their cheezeborger chips no fries

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buzzardface
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“one of the coolest places in america”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2008
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one of the coolest places in america

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