What's the best burger in Chicago? Here's what you told us

We asked readers to tell us the best burger they've had in Chicago. Here's what you told us, lightly edited for clarity:

"The bacon jam smashburger from Lucy’s in Uptown. The bacon jam and garlic aioli combo is mouthwatering!"
— Kaitlin Janis

"Little Bad Wolf (1541 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.). The burgers are always cooked to perfection with a great red onion mayonnaise that is also perfect for the crispy fries they serve along with the burger."
— Bob Black

"Hands down (actually two hands down then up to your mouth) is Monk’s Pub. Bacon Swiss Burger with a slice of raw onion and a tomato. No rabbit food."
— Stan Kaderbek

"Top Notch Beefburgers in Beverly. No fancy toppings. Just delicious tasting burgers ground in-house, and the perfect bun. I love it with the sharp American cheese."
— Edward Zelnis

"Gretel. I've never seen a burger with foie gras and egg before. It's a 50$ burger, and it's the best burger I've ever had."
— Kikomon Tecun

"Bacon blue cheese burger from Medici in Hyde Park — 100% Angus beef on buns made from their bakery."
— Mika Hoffman-Zoller

"Mr. D's on Diversey east of Oak Park Ave. — a basic burger with a thick slice of tomato and a thick slice of raw onion."
— John Skorupa

"35th St Red Hots — RHR Double Cheeseburger. Perfectly cooked smash patties, made fresh, good price."
— Walter Hieber

"Charley's on Cicero, just south of Fullerton. It is just the right amount of thickness and very tasty."
— Angela Goffrier Valentin

"Paradise Pup in Des Plaines is top 3 in my book."
— Mark Swiderski

"Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern. The absolute best smashed burger I have ever had!"
— Linda Mueller Warner

"Medley Grill & BBQ. 100% brisket. Fresh ground daily in house. Perfect meat/fat ratio. Juicy double cheeseburgers on toasted brioche bun with grilled onions."
— Charles Thurman

"As a South Sider in heart and attitude, even if no longer by geography, it's difficult to decide between Wonderburger and Top Notch Beefburgers, unless, of course, one were to broaden the perspective of this question to include White Castle, just the basic White Castle, which is, without a doubt, the best burger ever served in Chicago — or anywhere else, for that matter."
— Mark Quinn