RJ Grunt's
6 people recommendvia r/chicagofood6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend RJ Grunt's. One diner calls the patty melt great and says it comes with chips or fries, while another finds the burger solid but ranks a different spot's burger higher. One commenter names it as a pub-burger pick, and a further diner says its version is consistently reliable.
Address
R.J. Grunts, 2056 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
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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/whitehenpantry_heir in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Cautiously suggests RJ Grunts as a match for the requested traditional burger.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Butterscotch2321 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Names this Lincoln Park spot as a pub-burger pick.
- Recommendsu/kmelanies in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Says RJ Grunts' burger is solid, though Owen & Engine's was even better.
- Recommendsu/flagrantfoul13 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Gives RJ Grunts as a one-line answer to the favorite-spot question.
- Recommendsu/ChiJazzHands in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Says RJ Grunts' patty melt is strong and comes with chips or fries.
- Recommendsu/wrk815emgk in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Says RJ Grunts' version is consistently reliable.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.