State Rankings

Illinois

6 Ranked Spots | 2 Cities | Avg Smash Score: 84 | Last updated April 2026

Illinois now has live entries in both Chicago and Wilmette, with Chicago's West Loop, Bucktown, and Logan Square anchoring the state ceiling while North Shore coverage expands.

93 STATE
BEST

The Stop Along

Bucktown, Chicago

Elite State 2x Burger Fest Winner Infatuation Featured Deep Dish & Smash Capital

State Rankings

Illinois's Best Smashes

The Stop Along - Stop-In Burger

Bucktown | Chicago

Double Smash Caramelized Onions Special Sauce Burger Fest Winner

93SMASH
SCORE

Au Cheval - Double Cheeseburger

West Loop | Chicago

Three-Pattie Smash Dijonnaise Best Burger in America Certified Smash

88SMASH
SCORE

Best Intentions - Best Intentions Smashburger

Logan Square | Chicago

Dutch Curry Mayo $6 Value Certified Smash

84SMASH
SCORE

Gretel - Gretel Griddle Burger

Logan Square | Chicago

Dual American Cheese Garlic Aioli Little Bad Wolf Team

82SMASH
SCORE

Pit & Tap - The Picnic

Downtown Wilmette | Wilmette

Double Smash Potato Bun House Sauce Texas BBQ Concept

82SMASH
SCORE

Longman & Eagle - Double Smashburger

Logan Square | Chicago | $21

Slagel Farm Beef Dijonnaise Michelin Bib Gourmand

73SMASH
SCORE

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Illinois Cities

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#1 in State

Chicago

5 ranked spots|Avg 84

Chicago remains the state flagship market, now led by The Stop Along and Au Cheval, with Best Intentions, Gretel, and Longman & Eagle rounding out the city profile.

#2 in State

Wilmette

1 ranked spot|Avg 82

North Shore coverage starts with Pit & Tap, bringing a Texas-BBQ-forward smash profile into the Illinois index.