There is a famous place in Chicago, near the United Center, that is known for their cheeseburgers called Billy Goat Tavern.
Billy Goat Tavern has a rich history that dates back to 1934, starting with the Greek immigrant who started the bar to the Billy Goat that fell off a truck and wandered inside. There is still a goat on display in the restaurant.
What I also learned is Billy Goat Tavern was also made famous on Saturday Night Live. It was the “Cheezborgor, Cheezborgor” skit.
The place was packed. It seemed like everyone had the same idea. They have burgers and hot dogs on the menu. I went for a cheeseburger. They grilled them up to order so there was a slight wait, but I figured it was going to be worth it.
The fresh beef patty came out of a huge fresh bun. After seeing how big the bun was I wish I had ordered a double patty.
They have a topping bar that you can use to customize your burger or hot dog to your liking. I kept mine simple with just adding some relish. I did not want to take away from the flavor of the meat. The burger was extremely juicy. It did not take me long to scarf it down.
I also got some French fries. They were hot and crispy. The perfect companion to a cheeseburger.
Now before I left Chicago I did visit another location of the Billy Goat Tavern. This time it was their location inside O’Hare airport. I figured it would be perfect to enjoy on the plane.
This visit I ordered a cheese dog paired with cheese fries. The hot dog was covered in liquid cheese. It made such a mess when I took a bite. There was so much cheese it oozed everywhere. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a cheese dog.
For the French fries, the cheese came on the side, so I had to dip the fries into the cheese. I would have preferred the cheese be poured over the fries.
I really enjoyed both of my visits to Billy Goat Tavern. It will definitely be my new go-to restaurant for when I am at the airport.
Check out their history at www.billygoattavern.com
Enjoy!
T
