Ragadan, Uptown
32 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Ragadan draws strong burger recommendations, with the Oklahoma onion burger and patty melt both singled out. One diner especially likes the patty melt, while another praises the onion burger after a first visit. Reservations include burgers judged good rather than exceptional, buns found lacking in flavor, and a disappointing delivered order. For delivery, that disappointing account is a reason to temper expectations.
Address
Ragadan, 4409 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Oklahoma onion burger, Patty melt on ka'ak
- 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/realwentwrong in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026
Recommends Ragadan and adds its baklava milkshake as an indulgent extra.
- Recommendsu/Aw35omeAnth0ny in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Author argues it may be the city's best burger and praises its za'atar aioli.
- Recommendsu/armaghetto in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026taste
Likes Ragadan's Oklahoma onion burger, but especially recommends its patty melt.
- Recommendsu/Big-Professional7274 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Recommends this place specifically for its burger, in a list of local picks.
- Recommendsu/Elvis_Fu in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Recommends this place for burgers, among several other local food picks.
- Recommendsu/MorningWoodWorker in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Says it's the only place they know for an Oklahoma onion burger and praises the full menu.
- Recommendsu/Bunnylord in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026
Seconds the Ragadan recommendation.
- Recommendsu/draxlaugh in r/chicago · Apr 2026
Surprised and pleased to see Ragadan listed, plans to go for lunch.
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- Recommendsu/jegross2 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026taste
Says Ragadan is also excellent for a burger craving, in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/CaptinCookies in r/chicago · Apr 2026
Says Ragadan is fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Wulfhere in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Praises this place for falafel and chicken, and adds that its burgers are also good.
- Recommendsu/Slow_Time5270 in r/chicago · Apr 2026value
Calls it solid, well-priced food and says the regular burger always hit the spot.
- Recommendsu/da4 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024
Tells Red Hot Ranch fans to give Ragadan a try.
- Recommendsu/Chuu in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Says the Mediterranean menu is fine, but the burger side is drawing more success.
- Recommendsu/onlyforanswers in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026taste
Agrees with Ragadan and says the OOB is extremely tasty.
- Recommendsu/onemasterball in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Names Ragadan as a burger recommendation.
- Recommendsu/GnaeusCornelius in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024variety
Loves the burgers, noting several distinct types, and praises other menu items too.
- Recommendsu/palmodamus in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Answers the favorite-spot question with Ragadan's in Uptown and calls it excellent.
- Recommendsu/PersonalAmbassador in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Calls the place very good; says their spouse also rated the falafel sandwich well.
- Mixedu/Stocksandmemes69 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024service
Finds the burger pretty good but would not rank it among their top five.
- Recommendsu/YittleYegs in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Recommends Ragadan for burgers.
- Recommendsu/mandapanda312 in r/chicago · Apr 2026taste
A first-time visitor rated the onion burger and the milkshake excellent and plans to return.
- Recommendsu/TheOnlyVertigo in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Says they still love the Ragadan burger.
- Recommendsu/patinum in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Argues the place's burger is excellent and unusual, pushing back on the parent's doubts about its menu.
- Caveatu/Urbane_Cowboy in r/chicago · Apr 2026taste
Was not impressed; criticizes the buns for lacking flavor.
- Recommendsu/Chicagogator in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Says Ragadan's OKC-style burger is excellent and lists it among top north-side picks.
- Mixedu/olb3 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Visited once and found the burger good, though not in the same league as other top-tier spots.
- Recommendsu/stonedslutttt in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Strongly praises the place and says its baklava milkshake is delicious.
- Caveatu/Gorbzel in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Ordered for delivery over a distance and found it underwhelming, possibly due to that.
- Mixedu/Annual_Long_7298 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Not impressed; says it's decent but doesn't see the hype.
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