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We only use the highest quality ingredients.
The result is a taste you can swear by.

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1978

Spicy jalapeno bacon ipsum dolor amet jowl brisket burgdoggen, meatball bresaola bacon boudin tri-tip pig pork fatback pork chop prosciutto short ribs pork belly. Ham boudin rump strip steak, porchetta drumstick picanha spare ribs sausage. Tongue ham hock turkey kevin ham short loin tenderloin beef ribs shank turducken chicken. Shankle ham boudin porchetta, corned beef ribeye strip steak pork chop.

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We make real food by hand, fresh to order.
It’s not the fastest way – it’s the right way.

Press & Awards

Section 1 “The meat comes from butcher Ruby and White’s, the buns are artisan ciabatta, ingredients are locally sourced – no wonder this is the best place to eat burgers in Chicago.”

Andrew Robinson

Section 1 “The Lafka is, in fact, the burger king when it comes to offering the best food of its kind in Chicago.”

Abigail’s Food Blog

Section 1 “I don´t remember a single mouthful I didn’t enjoy. Right now if I go to any other burger place I’ll wish I´d have gone to the Lafka instead.”

Mark Taylor

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We only use the highest quality ingredients. The result is a taste you can swear by.

Our Story

1978

1996

2011

2015

We make real food by hand, fresh to order. It’s not the fastest way – it’s the right way.

Press & Awards

Section 1

“The meat comes from butcher Ruby and White’s, the buns are artisan ciabatta, ingredients are locally sourced – no wonder this is the best place to eat burgers in Chicago.”

Section 1

“The Lafka is, in fact, the burger king when it comes to offering the best food of its kind in Chicago.”

Section 1

“I don´t remember a single mouthful I didn’t enjoy. Right now if I go to any other burger place I’ll wish I´d have gone to the Lafka instead.”

We only use the highest quality ingredients.
The result is a taste you can swear by.

We make real food by hand, fresh to order.
It’s not the fastest way – it’s the right way.