NADC
22 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.
What people say, in short
NADC receives recommendations across its Chicago locations, including the explicitly mentioned Milwaukee Avenue kitchen inside The Drop In. Fans praise the rich, saucy burger, tender patties and onion-jalapeño relish. Critics find it too salty or expensive, and some describe repeat visits that failed to match their first. Other-outlet experiences should not be assumed to describe that address.
Address
NADC Burger, 415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- 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.
- Recommendsu/sccros in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Says the smash patties are very tender and calls it their new top pick in Chicago.
- Caveatu/InvestmentActuary in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025price
Says NADC isn't great, especially given the price.
- Caveatu/randomhsksjsksj in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026value
Finds it too salty and overpriced for what it offers.
- Caveatu/Badbolognese in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025price
Implies NADC is poor value next to RHR's cheaper doubles.
- Caveatu/spate42 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026consistency
Loved an earlier visit to the Milwaukee Avenue kitchen, but found a return burger much saltier and disappointing.
- Mixedu/melvintoast in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026value
Calls NADC pricey but praises its greasy, flavorful food.
- Caveatu/TequilaNeatNow in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Preferred the fries; found the burger just okay and won't return.
- Recommendsu/RancidCidran in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Names NADC as a pick.
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- Recommendsu/supermopman in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024taste
Says they crave NADC more than other burgers listed, citing its decadent, saucy appeal and jalapeños.
- Recommendsu/bazeeem in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Lists NADC among great city burgers, just behind the top pick.
- Caveatu/S_Dizot in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
After one visit saw no hype and hasn't returned; rates a chain's burger higher.
- Recommendsu/Greedy-Bag-3640 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Lists NADC among its positive picks.
- Recommendsu/herecomes_the_sun in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026
Lists NADC as another good option.
- Mixedu/uponaladder in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026price
Calls it pricey; was a top-tier burger for them last fall but may have slipped.
- Mixedu/idontwannabehere0923 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Good but unremarkable; would eat it again if nearby, but not a special trip.
- Recommendsu/midnight_toker22 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Ranks NADC's burger among their favorites in the city and loves its relish.
- Recommendsu/mencival in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026taste
Prefers the 415 N Milwaukee outlet for burger taste.
- Recommendsu/ArtisanalFarts7 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Ranks NADC first among burger picks.
- Recommendsu/Legitimate_Ad_7822 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Calls it a solid burger and better than RHR, though pricey.
- Mixedu/janxham in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024price
Agrees it is great but too pricey without fries to visit often.
- Recommendsu/Pennepastafarian in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Calls the NADC burger a life-changing experience.
- Recommendsu/highcrow420 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Names this burger spot as a direct answer to the post, with no further description.
- Mixedu/SuckthonyDickvis in r/AskChicago · May 2026taste
Calls it pretty solid, but says it is not really a sit-down spot.
- Caveatu/weekendpostcards in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026consistency
Says the burger clearly declined recently, saltier with a different bun, and dropped off their favorites list.
- Recommendsu/thekittchen in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026value
Recommends it as a more affordably priced burger option.
- Recommendsu/ViewFast1309 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Says NADC Burger is a clearly stronger choice than the Loyalist.
- Recommendsu/totallynotyourdad2 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Lists it among picks.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Counts NADC among its good options.
- Caveatu/jaseface0714 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Found the NADC burger greasy and lacking crispness, preferring PrimeTime.
- Recommendsu/eg4x15 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Says the NADC burger is awesome and comparable to Small Bar.
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