PrimeTime Bar & Grill, Albany Park
18 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
PrimeTime in Albany Park earns repeated praise for its smash burgers, especially the crispy edges, with one diner recommending the chorizo smash. The burger often fares better than the room: commenters find the atmosphere gloomy or uninspired. Two diners wanted a toasted bun, and one was disappointed by a cocktail despite enjoying the burger. It is a burger-led recommendation, not a promise of polished surroundings.
Address
PrimeTime Bar & Grill, 3057 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Smash burger, Chorizo smash
- 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/El_refrito_bandito in r/AskChicago · Feb 2026
Recommends a bar and grill at the Lawrence and Albany corner in Albany Park.
- Recommendsu/luckyshot98 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026taste
Praises the crispy-edged, peppery burger at this Mexican sports bar.
- Recommendsu/mateorayo in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Names Primetime as a pick in Albany Park.
- Recommendsu/RyFromTheChi in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Calls the burger and fries great, while noting the atmosphere feels unusual.
- Mixedu/RockinItChicago in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024ambience
Calls the burger great but wants toasted buns, no gambling and a less gloomy interior.
- Recommendsu/Full-Shallot5851 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024taste
Suggests Prime Time Grill to people nearby who want a smash burger.
- Recommendsu/randomrules3 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Names a Primetime spot in Albany Park as a pick, offering no further detail.
- Recommendsu/browsingtheproduce in r/AskChicago · Feb 2026
Calls these their picks and praises Prime Time's fried cauliflower.
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- Recommendsu/Americanmalayalee in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024
Lists Primetime among its smash burger picks.
- Mixedu/Conscious_Dare_7722 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024taste
Still finds the smash burger delicious despite an untoasted, cold bun; criticizes decor, cocktails and video poker.
- Recommendsu/WillieTehWeirdo200 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Recommends Prime Time for its lacy smash burgers; notes bottled beer variety and likely Bud Light, not on tap.
- Recommendsu/BrnVonChknPants in r/AskChicago · Feb 2026
Says these are their two choices as well.
- Mixedu/luvtresleches in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026taste
Calls it a sleeper with excellent burgers, but wishes its atmosphere were better.
- Recommendsu/yeahiaintcutsowhat in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Ranks it first on a personal smash burger list.
- Recommendsu/WindyCitySpartanGirl in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024taste
Calls Primetime a recent gem, recommends the chorizo smash, and rates the Cajun fries highly.
- Recommendsu/Chicagogator in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Calls PrimeTime terrific and names it among top north-side burgers.
- Recommendsu/esmeradio in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Agrees with the suggestion, calling the burger tasty and the fries great.
- Recommendsu/shellsquad in r/AskChicago · Jun 2024value
Says Primetime deserves more mentions, citing a strong burger at a good price.
- Recommendsu/pamelaneko in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026taste
Says they really love Primetime's smashburgers.
- Recommendsu/Ibroke in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Says Primetime is the spot, used to go often.
- Recommendsu/jaseface0714 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Best of three they tried and exactly their smash style, though not top tier citywide.
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