SALT, Rogers Park
21 people recommend, 10 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 12 threads.
What people say, in short
SALT's burger opinions span its Chicago outlets, including the Rogers Park location near Loyola. One nearby diner praises the double smash burger without its signature sauce, while other supporters compare the style with In-N-Out. Critics find it average, bland or overpriced, and the sauce itself splits opinion. Branch-specific reports from Wicker Park or the pier are not descriptions of the Rogers Park burger.
Address
SALT burgers + fries, 6558 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Smash burger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to SALT, Rogers Park, as the crow flies.
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.
- Mixedu/HinsdaleCounty in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Says it's fine but prefers a nearby alternative.
- Mixedu/tengo_hambre999 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Calls the smash burger decent and close by, loves the onion rings, and gives a lukewarm score.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Bridge-9112 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Says they enjoyed the visit and plan to return.
- Recommendsu/edw1ncast1llo in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Loved it after a coworker's tip; ordered via a delivery app and found it spot-on across the board.
- Mixedu/Sea-Condition991 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Says it's just okay and dislikes the signature sauce.
- Recommendsu/icefirecat in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025value
Likes it a lot; reasonably priced double smash near Loyola despite recent price rises, flavorful unsauced, strong fries and rings.
- Mixedu/Xrmy in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024price
Likes the sauce but thinks it's overpriced, essentially an In-N-Out-style burger.
- Recommendsu/Repulsive-Office-796 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024consistency
Liked the Wicker Park location and wonders whether quality varies by branch.
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- Recommendsu/lubar23 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Names Salt as their favorite takeout pick.
- Mixedu/RzaAndGza in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024portion
Calls it good, but finds the burgers too modest to be a full meal, yet too large to pair.
- Recommendsu/Serdaigle in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024value
Overall loves it; pricier than In-N-Out but offers more flavor options and onion rings, though no milkshakes.
- Recommendsu/nutella23 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Says SALT is their usual pick, hedging that it may not be a perfect match for the craving.
- Caveatu/Successful_Ad_9707 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Tried it before; found the burger very average and not memorable.
- Mixedu/Greedy-Bag-3640 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Rates Salt as middling.
- Caveatu/matthewsmugmanager in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Says it is definitely mediocre.
- Caveatu/ifcoffeewereblue in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Has heard it is mediocre but hasn't tried it yet.
- Caveatu/IICNOIICYO in r/chicago · Jun 2024taste
Visited the Wicker branch for the first time; patty fell apart and tasted bland, though fries were great.
- Recommendsu/theriibirdun in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Places SALT's burger well above Small Cheval's.
- Recommendsu/JudgeGroovyman in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026taste
Calls the burger at this pier spot amazing and lists it as a cheaper alternative.
- Recommendsu/chubbyninjah in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Warns fries may arrive with hot peppers, but says the burgers are great and rates it highly.
- Mixedu/Oz347 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025value
Calls it solid, but says it's basically a cheaper double elsewhere, for double the cost.
- Recommendsu/Dystopiq in r/chicago · Jul 2024value
Names it among answers to the pricey-burger complaint.
- Recommendsu/RocketManMercury in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Suggests trying SALT as a direct answer to the original burger question.
- Caveatu/alexhondo54 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Tried it and found it underwhelming.
- Caveatu/kennyloftor in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Says the Wicker Park location is very mediocre and nearly bland.
- Caveatu/Thisistoture in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Tried it once; calls it the second-worst burger they've paid for.
- Recommendsu/ryryryryryry_ in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Briefly says the place is good.
- Recommendsu/Roboticpoultry in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024taste
Went to the Belmont location in college and thought it was really good.
- Caveatu/Dear-Film7570 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Had an off visit where part of the patty had an unpleasant texture; won't return.
- Recommendsu/sillywillyfry in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Says SALT is slightly better than the alternatives mentioned.
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