For this edition of Dine by Your Line, we’re taking you to Chicago’s South Side for some good old-fashioned burgers. Welcome to Top Notch Beefburgers, a neighborhood favorite off the 91st St.-Beverly Hills stop on Metra’s Rock Island Line.
From the moment you walk into Top Notch, you’re made to feel at home. With wood-paneled walls, old photos, and comfy booths, this old school joint is a diner staple. Plus, the restaurant has been around since the 1950s, so you know it’s got to be good.
“Top Notch has the best burger in Chicago, hands down. I’ve been to a lot of different restaurants, but nothing tastes better than a beefburger,” said South Side local Danny Labuda.
With a spot on many “Best Burger in Chicago” lists, their beefburger is a must-try. You can get it with cheese or make it a deluxe with all the classic toppings. Wash it all down with a thick, creamy milkshake, and don’t forget the fries! Burgers not your thing? No worries! Grab a corned beef sandwich, BLT, or even a roast beef melt. Everything on the menu is diner cuisine done right.
Besides the classic burger-joint fare, people come to Top Notch for nostalgia. Fathers bring their sons after their little league games, just like their fathers did for them. It’s a restaurant filled with history and tradition and always feels like Chicago at its best. Whether you’re grabbing burgers with friends after school, sharing a milkshake with your sweetheart, or bringing the family together on
a summer night, Top Notch has a booth open for you.
“My family has been going to Top Notch for years and it looks and tastes exactly the same as it did 20 years ago…and that’s a good thing,” said regular Bridget Brett.
So, if you’re looking to try one of the best burgers in the city while also stepping into Chicago history, hop on board Metra and head to
Top Notch Beefburgers. You will not be disappointed.
The Thing to Try
The Beefburger Deluxe with Cheese
Classic burger with all the fixings, your choice of raw or grilled onions, and fries.
2116 W. 95TH ST.
CHICAGO, IL 60643
