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The Billy Goat

The original location of the famous cheezborger joint. Due to its location under the Tribune Tower, this one has been a haunt for Chicago newspapermen for decades. The burgers are dry and little more than patty and cheese, but delicious nonetheless.

Address
430 N Michigan Ave, Lower Level
Getting there
Grand Red Line
Hours
Mon-Fri 6AM-2AM, Sat 10AM-2AM, Sun 11AM-2AM
Price
$4-7

Listing from Wikivoyage: Chicago/Near North, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.