Community Tavern
5 people recommendvia r/chicagofood7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several commenters recommend Community Tavern, and one calls its burger great even though they don't see it primarily as a burger place. Another commenter calls the burger good, while one diner finds the smash good but not crispy enough. Another diner found a second visit weaker than the first.
Address
Community Tavern, 4038 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Smash burger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/SameAsk6997 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Says the smash here is good but lacks the crispy edges they want.
- Recommendsu/CharredPepperoni in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Calls Community Tavern's burger good and the restaurant reasonably priced and pleasant.
- Recommendsu/SorryWave5248 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025taste
Calls this tavern's burger great even though it isn't a burger joint.
- Recommendsu/randomhsksjsksj in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Tentatively suggests it, calling it a cute spot with a good burger.
- Recommendsu/Gyshall669 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025taste
Also a preferred burger over Au Cheval's, offered in answer to the best-burger question.
- Recommendsu/iamcamjam in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024taste
Hasn't eaten there yet but has heard its burger is excellent.
- Mixedu/Jamaltaco262 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024consistency
Was top choice at first, but a second visit felt noticeably weaker.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.