Kuma's Corner
26 people recommend, 14 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Kuma's Corner draws Chicago-wide burger opinions on the original Belmont Avenue pin. Supporters favor its thick burgers and name the Goatsnake, Plague Bringer and Mastodon; one diner specifically praises recent burgers at the original location. Critics find the large format cumbersome, the prices high or the quality below earlier visits. Those opposing views are about the burgers, not a claim that every outlet performs alike.
Address
Kuma's Corner, 2900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Plague Bringer
- 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.
- Caveatu/mike_stifle in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Says Kuma's can't properly cook its own mushrooms.
- Mixedu/ChunkyBubblz in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024variety
Compares Bad Apple to Kuma's; says Kuma's was great years ago but lost its uniqueness as fancy burgers spread.
- Caveatu/juliuspepperwoodchi in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Calls Kuma's inclusion in this ranking absurd.
- Recommendsu/spade_andarcher in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Recommends the Mastodon burger at Kuma's Corner as the one to order for this craving.
- Caveatu/portersmokedporter in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Flatly dismisses Kuma's as bad.
- Mixedu/sebbeast in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025price
Says the burgers are great but doesn't think the place counts as cheap.
- Caveatu/Music_For_The_Fire in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024portion
Dislikes very tall burgers and says that is one reason they stopped going.
- Recommendsu/Human_Revolution357 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025taste
Lists it among their go-to burger spots.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Caveatu/hBomb42 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025consistency
Says Kuma's has been poor for a decade or longer.
- Recommendsu/Shadowrak in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Agrees the Kuma's pick fits the request, while saying Chicago has better burgers overall.
- Mixedu/tavernstyle312 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Likes Kuma's but no longer wants that thick, loaded burger style.
- Caveatu/Da_Stallion-JCI_7 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Extends the complaint: Kuma's ranking above Little Bad Wolf is outrageous.
- Recommendsu/pyromantics in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024taste
Still rates Kuma's highly, praising its thick burgers as a rarity while smash burgers dominate.
- Recommendsu/turnbullac in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026
Names Kuma's as a direct answer to the burger question, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/Marsupialize in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Says the original location has rebounded, with its steak-strip burger among their best and the cheeseburger excellent too.
- Recommendsu/Slow-Paramedic71 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024taste
Strongly agrees; says Kuma's reliably makes juicy thick burgers, plus inventive monthly burgers, macs and house chips.
- Caveatu/QuirkyBus3511 in r/chicago · Jun 2024taste
Says it has become bland lately and feels overpriced.
- Recommendsu/tagtech414 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Says the Goatsnake is their usual order, and also likes the Plague Bringer.
- Recommendsu/shellsquad in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Agrees that Kuma's has the thick burger being requested.
- Recommendsu/KiahTheGreat in r/chicago · Jun 2024
Simply says they like Kuma's Corner.
- Mixedu/FuMoney89 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025price
Briefly agrees that the place isn't cheap, backing the mixed reply above.
- Caveatu/Allthenons in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025consistency
Had it a decade ago and loved it, but says quality has since declined.
- Caveatu/elendur in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025consistency
Says it was excellent a decade ago but quality has declined in recent years.
- Recommendsu/Kaanapali in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Counts the Plague Bringer among their favorite city burgers.
- Recommendsu/chihawk54 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Agrees the Goatsnake is delightful and very good.
- Caveatu/kennymfg in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Strongly dislikes Kuma's burgers.
- Recommendsu/36everyday in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026
Replies with only the name as a direct answer to the burger question.
- Recommendsu/tboz4 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2026taste
Recommends Kuma's Corner for its impossible burgers and mac and cheese, noting it also serves regular burgers.
- Recommendsu/JakeLazTravels in r/AskChicago · May 2026taste
Has had consistently good burgers there on their own visits, though some feel it's overhyped.
- Recommendsu/Pretty-Insurance-119 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Calls this place's burger good with egg; they add chipotle mayo and leave out mustard and ketchup.
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