Burger Bliss

Alright burger lovers I know everyone has their favorite burger joint that claims to have, "the best burgers". I am sure they are good however, you are missing out if you have not tried the masterpieces being made at Kuma's Corner. Over the weekend I was in the bustling city of Chicago a place filled with delicious eats and I am taken to a place called Kuma's Corner. From the outside it looks like nothing out of the ordinary a simple restaurant on the corner. Inside the heave metal music screams, the wait staff can't crack a smile, it seems to be a requirement to have tattoos to work there and the place is packed with people. 

We order a beer and wait by the bar for our table when I realize that not only do they have a decent list of beers but they also have Woodford Reserve and Jack Daniels on tap for the whiskey lover in you.  Only when we are seated do I truly understand why the people never stop walking in the door. The burgers all named after heavy metal bands are works of art. These 10 oz burgers are served on soft pretzel rolls and cooked to perfection yes, that means when you order it medium rare it is nice and pink in the middle. This feat alone is grounds for a gold medal in some burger places. After much thought we chose the YOB with smoked Gouda, Bacon, Roasted Red Peppers and Roasted Garlic Mayo and the Lair of the Minotaur with Caramelized Onions, Pancetta, Brie, Bourbon Soaked Pears.

It was truly burger bliss mouthwatering with creative and unique flavors that go so well together. It's times like this when I wish I had a bigger mouth. It was a hard choice with other varieties such as the  Judas Priest with Bacon, Bleu Cheese Dressing with Apples, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries, the Motorhead with Goat Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Oregano, Tzatziki, Onion, Tomato or the Insect Warfare with Panko-Crusted Goat Cheese, Bacon Roasted Corn and Green Chili Medallion, Topped with Roasted Corn, Cilantro, Green Chili Salsa and Paprika Creme Fraiche. Talk about a mouth full! 

Next time I think I am in for the original, the Famous Kuma Burger with Bacon, Cheddar, Fried Egg as well as the Make Your own Mac & Cheese which I could not help but see pass by quite a few times to other tables you can Choose from the following ingredients: Bacon, Prosciutto, Andouille, Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Broccoli, Peas, Mushrooms, Scallions, Sweet Corn. Only next time I think I may bring along some ear plugs. Enjoy!

Kuma's Corner
2900 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618-5804
(773) 604-8769

Subway: Belmont-Blue
They do not take reservations

Open Weekdays 11:30am-2am; Sat 11:30am-3am; Sun 10am-11pm