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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like burgers. I think they are bland, have too many carbs, and rely on shitty american cheese. But Kuma's has blown my mind. You can tell that Kuma's cooks every ingrediant as it should be...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are phenomenal, truly the best non-high grade beef burgers, and the best damn fries, and the best portion-sized meal for the money I've ever had, so why the two stars? The wait. The wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always thought this place had to be overrated. I mean I found some solid go to burgers in this town. And nothing beats a good In-N-Out burger time to time when I'm visiting the West Coast.Kuma's...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On Chicago Yelp, this place kept on popping up as one of the best burger places in Chicago and it is definitely one of the best burgers I ever had.I came in 20 minutes after the place opened and even...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll sum up my burger experience with just two words. F**KING AWESOME!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Failed getting into Kuma's 3 times. I would never go on a weekend. That's just me. SUPER SMALL SPACE. Good thing I went on a Tuesday(around 3-4 PM). Still a good amount of people, but it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Kuma's famous burger, and split an order of the BBQ pork fries with a friend. Both were just great. I didn't sample any of the beers, which is definitely for my next visit.Only four stars,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Chalk up another mediocre hamburger journey. It is becoming a trend in Chicago for culinary artists to devise a plethora of delightful ingredients to trickle over the mountain of beef (well, it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy diver, this place rules. If you know the deal- burgers named after metal bands- then I don't know why you're reading reviews. Come on, you know you want to get in on that action. So just go. Now....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine promised herself if she ever saw something on Diner's, Drive-In's, and Dives and was in the area that she would have to try out the fare. She came over on a weekday and mentioned it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday afternoon at 2pm, i think I'm being smart and will avoid the crowds I've read about. Boy am i wrong. I arrive to people waiting outside and a full house inside. WTF right? Apparently I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright... I've been thinking about whether or not to become a 'yelp-er' and after trying Kuma's Burgers, I figured what better way to start reviewing with the best of the best. My husband and his...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5- not the best burger in town but they kick ass with their delicious toppings, great beer selection, and huge selection of burgers. I usually zero in on 1 or 2 things until I finally make up my...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
These burgers are outstanding but man... the wait was ridiculous. They woulda got 3 stars if the wait wasn't obnoxious. We knew one of the servers there too and were given a comped appetizer but had...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Metal burgers.I can think of no better marriage.Not only does Kuma's have the best burgers in Chicago, I would venture to say these are the best burgers IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD.I highly recommend...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a Friday dinner with the lady friends a few weeks ago. Arrived around 6:30pm, got seated around 6:50pm. Well worth the near half-hour wait! I ordered a Neurosis burger (cheddar, swiss,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a tues afternoon and it was pretty full. What can I say that the other 999 reviews hasn't? I got lucky on a Tues afternoon because I got a seat right away. The staff is friendly, and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have seen this place on DD&D, and couldn't wait to check it out. It was our first stop after the airport! We were pleasantly surprised to find only a 30 minute wait, even on a Saturday. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hello, bandwagon, fancy meeting you here...Yes, everyone has eaten at Kuma's. Everyone is reviewing Kuma's... but after an experience like that, I must review.The burger was amazing. It is BY FAR...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So very yummy. In addition to the delicious burgers, the build-your-own mac and cheese is to die for. And our waitress was wearing a t-shirt with Obama and Hillary on it that said "Bros Before Hos"....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, IT IS POSSIBLE. On Friday at 5pm, the wait was 35 minutes and we jumped on a couple bar seats after 10 minutes. I was ready to be disappointed -- this place had been hyped up to me for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm from detroit and was in chicago this summer for vacation when i came across this place. my friend had suggested a speed metal bar that served the best burgers in chicago. when i heard that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With almost a thousand reviews here, its not necessary to add another review that states exactly what has been said about their burgers. So If you read one review here, then I will sum up what the 5...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK. Every time I type or talk about Kuma's, I get a carnal reaction. Seriously. I just start typing the K-U and my mouth starts to water. That's how good this place is. My roommate had been begging...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh me oh my...the wait. we all know it.My sister was in town from Indiana and was raving about Kumas corner and talked this place up talking about a feature she had read in a food network magazine?I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best burger and fires I have ever had! The wait for the food was long but worth it in the end.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Kuma's! The wait is the only downside to this place. They need to expand! The food is great, the waitress was cool as can be. I had one of their burgers, and it was absolutely down right...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kumas was yummy, no doubt. However I don't know if I'll ever go back again. I know this has been said before, but the wait is crazy. That's the only way to describe it. Turnover is quick, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you like really thick burgers that are dry and have no flavor (even when cooked medium rare) then you might like this place. The pretzel style bun is OK. It just seems gimmicky. A bunch of bears...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It only took two years of hype for me to finally make it out here. That means a lot of accolades. Anecdotes like the time my brother took my parents here and one of our friends unabashedly ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so hyped up upon arrival. And. they. delivered.It's a metal bar, don't be fooled. Even though their burgers draw a crowd comparable to a UN summit, you'll listen to thrasher metal music...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After my experience last night, I felt the need to knock it down a star. I understand it gets busy on the weekends, and that it must be frustrating to deal with people and their food orders, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love metal and it cracks me up that all of middle America is forced to pretend they like metal when they come to Kuma's. However, metal guys can be pretentious a-holes and liking Mastodon really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like to start my reviews by stating that I ran against more than 1,200 Managers from many different area hotel chains for the Manager of the Year Award - Regional (Chicago) and State (IL) by the IL...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am really torn about this restaurant. If you had asked me a year or two ago, I would have given it 5 stars easily. However, recent developments have left me very disappointed. I will continue to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn. Yes, the burgers are absolutely delicious and I'm still thinking about my meal, three months later. But the wait time is just insane. My friend and I went on a Monday after work, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't do a lot of day drinking, or eat at a lot of burger joints, but I do both here almost weekly. Good Metal, Good Burgers (veggie for me) and Good beer, makes me want to head over now.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger I've ever had - consistently. The music is great. The bar is awesome. You'll see the most diverse crowd you've ever seen at a restaurant. From old dudes to metal heads to business men to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers in Chicago, Hands Down.My girlfriend and I decided to go to a late night "snack" and with the help of Yelp, we were able to see that Kuma's Corner was open late.We get there around...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While the service was excellent, the music great, and an interesting mix of clientele was present, the burgers themselves were quite disappointing. I had their 'Our Famous Kuma Burger' - comes with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wicked burgers. I think I managed to try Kuma's right before it got retardedly popular, as my friend and I had no problem getting a table right away on a Friday evening.The food here can be described...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After months of anxious waiting we finally had a chance to check out Kuma's on a Monday off of work. We arrive about 5 minutes after they opened at 11:30 AM and most of the tables were already full....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am still giving this place a fiver. The line for the place is just plain ridiculous. I have had two aborted attempts to eat here before this visit the notoriety of this place has hit a breaking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Burger ever, hands down. Worth the ridiculous wait. We've gotta go back to try the Mac & Cheese.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quote of the night (read on the bathroom wall, covering a 50's pin-up with stark black sharpie marker...): "My mouth tastes like bad choices."mwaHAha. F'real. Classic. However, I beg to differ...my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't review this place for years due to a conflict of interest. This is no longer the case. Came in for the first time in a while last week, we got a table quickly at around 2pm on a thursday....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disclosure: I'm a vegetarian, I don't like metal (anymore) and I'm not crazy about crowds.Lunch crowd was all I could handle. Had some decent draft beer; they offer some high end draft ($20 a pop?)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent visit to see my son, we went there. It was truly the best burger I ever had. Hope I get back there sometime soon to try another item on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heavy music, fantastic burgers, tattooed patrons/waitstaff, excellent artwork on the walls, drinks mixed well, great beers, and a laid back atmaoshpere make this spot the best in my book.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great aura & great food! My boyfriend and I came here just a few days ago and I figured this would be my time to yelp. My boyfriend and I just moved to the city and a few friends of mine had told me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went on a Monday at 630pm. Walked in and the place was a little musty. Not sure if its a bad thing but ,it just seemed a little foggy or something. The tatted hostess was really friendly and informed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you ready to rock?Ummm lets see...loud metal music...check...great menu...check...nice selection of beers...check. Well that makes it three for three in my book.I have wanted to make the journey...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally a burger joint that has earned the right to say "best burger in town"!The egg and bacon on a hefty burger is probably a heart attack waiting to happen, but my cholesterol level is low, so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
so how excited to you think i was that i was finally getting my chance to try the "best burger in the city"?? today was the day! we got there and was told 35 min-1 hour wait. i was so happy that we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are only two words to describe Kuma's Corner BAD ASS!!! I was in love with it the moment I walked in. They have a rock and roll twist on a gourmet burger joint. A wall full of whiskey, excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why 3 stars and not 5? Well for a few reasons.Yes, the food is good, the burgers are amazing, the mac and cheese is great, the fries are wonderful , and the beer selection is top notch. However, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers and Metal!! Genius! That said, first time at Kuma's and it was great. We waited outside in line until the Saturday delivery was finished and sat at the bar. It is no waiting, seat yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Kuma Burger is the best burger I've ever had. Egg yolk has become my favorite condiment. I don't think I can order a burger anywhere else because of Kuma's. The music, the pin-up girls in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing from countless sources that this is the place for a burger, my husband and I decided to head there from the 'burbs. No traffic in... Yes! It was a Tuesday afternoon and we weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievably good beer selection, unbelievably good burgers, and unbelievably awesome metal. This place isn't for everyone, but if I could, I'd give it 6 stars. I came to Chicago from LA on business...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot rock and roll waitstaffBitchen' burger (which all can be made with chicken or veggy patty too) named after Metal bands. All of which have been exceptionally well thought out to match the band and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a year of living here, I finally made it out to Kuma's. My wait was around an hour but it was totally worth it. I had the Mastodon and it was quite possibly the best burger that I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We hopped off the blue line Belmont stop on the way home from O'hare and decided to roll our luggage down to Kuma's for a couple burgers. I've heard all the hype, but was refraining from getting...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wasn't worth the wait. It took us over 90 minutes to go from our name on the seating list to eating. Great meat. Yummy Mac N Cheese. Nice service. Great beer selection. Huge portions. We probably...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had seen the lines as I drove by on many occasions and then read the reviews so I had to try the burger. Since I live nearby, I stopped by on a weekday for an early dinner and there were no lines....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best burger that I've had (maybe a kobe burger I've had is better). The menu is full of creative and interesting burgers. The burgers are Huge. The waffle fries are cooked to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard a lot about this burger place thru friends, and the majority of them love it. I needed to form my own opinion so I decided to stop by and give this place a try. We went early on a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time in Chicago. Yelped a great place to eat. Found a great place to eat. Tried the recommended Lair of the Minotaur burger. It was flavorful from top to bottom. I found a spot at the bar and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love burgers. i love the melvins. i even love this place, with their melvins burger which seems tailor-made for me. in fact, i used to live 2 blocks from this place the year that it opened, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes, the illustrious 5 star rating has been administered.I will systematically do my best until the day that I die to try and consume every single burger on the Kumas menu. IT IS THAT GOOD. This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had a staycation in Chicago a few weeks ago and decided to do everything in the Chicagoland area we had never done before. Burgers at Kumas Corner was on our list. We knew ahead of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, there is a wait to be seated. Yes, there is quite a wait to get get your food. Yes, sometimes you will drive all the way there only to find that they are randomly closed for no apparent reason....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to take the Mastadon burger and rub it on my body while I slide around the hood of any sexy vehicle in the vicinity. Then dive into a pool full of their crunchy cheesy baked mac n cheese w/...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do not come here if you're not the patient type. Upon our arrival we were quoted an hour and a half but we were seated after about 45 minutes. Then we had some beers to make up for lost time and then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers and more. I expected the best from this joint and I got it all plus more. Love their burgers and the drinks were awesome. Loved the friendly service and the great smiles tey all had....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best variety of burgers in Chicago. The Iron Maiden and the Black Sabbath were incredibly delicious. Customized Mac & Cheese was very good. People complain about price and the amount of food you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went to Kuma's again and the food was on point once again. This place has yet to dissapoint.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word of warning about Kuma's Corner: don't expect to be seated right when you get there. That being said, my hour-long wait was beyond worth it. You might be able to snag a seat at the bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna give this mother three stars as the arithmetic mean between the scores I'd have given this place separately on the two times I've come.Both times, there was a wait. A LONG, sweaty "nuts to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No don't bring your grandmother from out of town here, or your parents at that.No they don't really like you, unless as another reviewer mentioned you have a token tattoo friend which may or may not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, most other burgers will taste as if they have been dragged through a dirty horse trough after you've been to Kuma's. The rest as if they have been dropped on the floor.I've been going to Kuma's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it.Tempted to give 2 stars, but feeling generous today. I've been hearing about people having religious experiences here, but it was such a let-down. Last night we showed up at 10pm and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK So I know I have been going back and forth with this whole Kumas Corner t hing, sorry guys! I went one more time to see if I could get a good server, good beer and the most important a GREAT burger...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Pantera, and was hands down one of the best burgers I have ever had. My new favorite in Chicago. We went at 6:30pm on a Thursday and waited for about an hour. The food does take a while to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best burger I've ever had. The hour and half wait was annoying, but I guess that's the price you pay for magnificence.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the best burger I have ever tasted.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I'd love Kuma's, but sadly it didn't live up to the hype for me. The pulled pork fries were really good, but my pantera burger (poblano pepper, bacon, cheddar, monterey jack, tortilla...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we got here at 11:18 on a Saturday morning and there were already 25-30 people ahead of us. I didn't know how big the interior was, but figured we had a good shot of getting inside. At 11:27 (it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expect a wait. Get out and walk around the neighborhood!We were just in Chicago for the weekend to see a show at the Aragon - and decided to check out Kuma's because of all the great Yelp! reviews....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After Michael Pollan (author of The Omnivore's Dilemma) and Eric Schlosser (author of Fast Food Nation) ruined and/or enlightened my existence on the questionable standards of industrialized food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lives up to the hype.great burger, great metal, great beer.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are sweet! I love those things. I'll be damned Kuma's has some of the best burgers in the city. The best time to go is around 2-3p.m. on the early week days and sit at the bar to avoid the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been eating at Kuma's for the last two years, I always go back to the classic Kuma burger and I have never been let down.. The vibe here is electric and the beer menu kicks ass. Just be prepaired...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took a long while. But I finally reached the third point of the Hipster Triangle (Hot Doug's, Urban Belly and finally Kuma's Corner).So does Kuma's Corner make the best burger in Chicago? IMHO if...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here early on a Monday to avoid the rush. Had the Kuma Burger, it was fantastic. Soaking up the egg, meat, and sauce in the very last bit of the pretzel roll was a religious experience. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a Tuesday afternoon and my wife and I are heading up north to see our oldest two kids and drop off some needed items for the beginning of their college year. We decide to head to Kuma's Corner...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing else to say that hasn't been said already. This place rocks! The Kuma's Burger is to die for! Go here you won't be disappointed
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger I've consumed. I went here because of all the reviews and hype on t.v. and it was all it said it would be. Great and interesting rock bar that's small with a huge wait! I was lucky to be...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Meet a couple of friends there at Kuma's. When I arrived, we had to put our name on the wait list (was told that the wait was at least an hour), figured it was worth the wait. After the hour wait, we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, at this point there is 938 reviews and 4 1/2 stars. Just go already, obviously the burgers here rock.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, it's eiher the best burger around, or close to it. Incidentially, high-end steakhouse burgers should not even be included in the discussion. Making a burger with Kobe beef with aioli sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in Chicago. Love the pretzel bun mixing delicately and precisely with a bunch of other flavors. The wait is atrocious, but always see if you can grab a seat at the bar if you're with only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took the bus on my last day in Chicago to come here! I arrived at exactly 11:45am and already the place was pretty packed. Luckily we didn't have to wait, we got a table right away. Metal music...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying to go to Kuma's for 2 years and never felt like waiting in line. Well, finally sucked it up and waited in line. Definitely worth it. I had the Mastodon burger with waffle fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been said before?! Delicious huge, artery-clogging burgers! (And I don't even eat burgers) I actually order chicken when I go (don't judge...), but the chicken sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the High on Fire.... it was amazing. My wife had the pulled pork, she really enjoyed it.This is a rock establishment. Before yelp, check please, time out, and everyone else started talking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, it lived up to the hype. I spent the summer in L.A, attempting to find the best burger but Kumas has destroyed anything that has come close. I waited 3 hours to consume a Kuma burger...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers - hands down! I always go there with drool coming down my mouth. I know it sounds nasty, but this place is like a total orgasm in your mouth. I went last week for my fix and got the YOB...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BULLET POINTS:- The wait: Long, be prepared.- Environment: Loud, rockin'. - Service: Small kitchen and many orders equals longer wait times.- Mac and Cheese: Good, not the best I've ever had.-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars because I only waited 10 min to get in (it was 11:15 AM on a Monday), 10 min to get my food, and I could actually hear the people I was talking to (music wasn't blaring in my ear)The Kaijo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though Kumas is best known for its burgers, I didn't need one this recent trip and had the Mac & Cheese instead. It was over-the-top-phenomenal. To say it was *rich* is an understatement. The Mac &...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From arrival to food arrival was about 3 hours. We stayed liquored up, and I'm pretty sure we got at least one free gumballhead (10 dollar beer). Great burgers, lotta fun, good waitress, metal music,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. 5-star burgers, 5-star beer selection (more on that later), 5-star waffle fries, which happen to be my favorite. I dropped one star because of the service. Not because of the wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never go here unless you get there at least 30 minutes before they open. 1st time;waitress was rude, but I think it's part of their shtick. Couldn't come near finishing my Slayer. 2nd time;waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place to go for burgers in Chicago. They don't just have the best burger in town, they have about 20 of them. I haven't had one I didn't like, and I am on a mission to try them all....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know everyone in the world has reviewed Kuma's, so I'll keep it relatively short.My friend was visiting with her boyfriend and I took three days off work. My primary goals were to show her a good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that kept this from a 5 star review was the fact that it was so ungodly hot inside that I thought I was going to pass out from the heat and my food coma.Otherwise, Kuma's was all-around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars - BUT not because the burgers rocked my world. It was actually, believe it or not, the phenomenal mac n'cheese. You make your own combination and it was FABULOUS and giant! I think I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There once was a man who didnt like this placeClaimed the food was bad and they got in your faceBut with one bite you will knowThe Plague Bringer burger steals the MF showAny one star review you will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Kuma's about once every six months over the last couple years. I have to say, my first experience was a 5-star. Every visit since then has been somewhat of a decline from the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Kuma's a couple of months back and I knew it would be a long wait, but I was not prepared for the false hope we received when we got there. The hostess told us it would be about 45 minutes....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Kumas a few times and I'm here to tell you that the hype machine lives on with this review. In my opinion, it is better than advertised. The Black Sabbath is the bomb. The chili on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's, you can take your Metallica and shove it up your YOB.You apparently have forgotten your metal roots and have started believing your own press clippings.My 20 year old daughter loved your food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With nearly 1000 reviews and just shy of a 5 star average, what more can one say about Kuma's? How about "GO THERE".If only for the burgers, go. Bring a friend and endure the wait. Listen to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
High on Fire.Gumballhead x 2.Southhampton Double White x 1.How the hell did I ever do the above AND have an order of mac 'n cheese?!?Why did I even start writing this?
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I promised my teenage sons that we would get Kumas finally. We decided to head down after the Bears Family day at Soldier Field this Saturday. We arrived around 3 and it didn't look too crowded but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been at the door of this burger joint a total of 3 times (I was only able to be seated once though) The first time with 4 friends (the food was great, A as far as the burgers (and i dont even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had read/seen a lot about this burger hot-spot.. had HIGH expectations. wanted to comment a bit on the food and more on how to actually come here and eat and not hate it because you waited too long....
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so you have "DIE EMO DIE" written at the very top of the chalkboard, next to the Devourment special, and above the bear.So, why in the fuck are you blasting Rites of Spring in the place?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You cannot have any set plans on the day/night you go to Kuma's. You are helpless against the waiting-for-a-table/food Gods (of rock). You must kowtow or suffer the consequences.It was a Sunday: I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can say Kuma's probably has the best burgers in the city. I came here yesterday about a half hour after Kuma's opened. The place was jammed packed and we got the last seat on the patio. They now...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok, ok. I get it.High on Fire made for an amazing two meals.Server was sweet as pie, even when i spilled an entire glass of iced tea everywhere. Which they brew every morning, by the way.Just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can pay more for a burger (a lot more) but it's hard to imagine a better burger. The waffle cut fries are the best I've ever had and even -- can you imagine -- the ketchup here is more tasty than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am not sure what it is with chicago and not taking credit cards ... maybe it was just a conspiracy over the weekend that i was there. but their credit card machine was down.and for the amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I finally made it to Kuma's! My husband and I had tried once before on a Friday for lunch...at 11:40, they were completely full, with an hour wait. This time I was ready. My mom and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In one of the episodes of Seinfeld Jerry tells George that he has a dream that a Hamburger was eating him. Well, if that burger was from Kuma's corner, it would be a good way to go. Sometimes a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More please!! Since I knew I would be eating a massive burger for dinner and had already had a huge lunch I ordered the salad instead of fries. Yumness!! If there is a basil vinaigrette out there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very persistent in trying to get in only because of the following this plache has. My expectations were not sky high as I thought, how good can a burger be. So, I drug the kiddies out and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Um I'm a smidgen bit nervy about writing this review for fear of being shot by the masses but alas, here I am. I've heard about Kuma's for ages-at this point who hasn't? Whenever Kuma's came up in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Staff looked at me like *I* was the weirdo. Perhaps it was my well groomed overall look or just that I didn't smell like a diesel truck. I ordered one of their "famous" burgers with the fancy bun and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very popular, for probably both good and bad reasons. Bad reasons include being on TV, good reasons include solid food, and a good selection of beer. True, the second set of reasons...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place in the neighborhood for burgers. They have salads too. If you like great food at very low prices you definitely should check it out. I usually don't eat junk so if I like it that means...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok this is amazing, it's like beating a dead horse and repetitive but hands downs the food kicks so much ass words cannot describe it. I had the Mastodon burger and I've been craving another for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got in the door after 6 months of trying. (there is always a ridiculous line out the door.) I was warned that the staff is un-pleasant which i found not to be true the bartender i had was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is embarrassingly overdue, Thank goodness fines aren't levied for tardy reviews. Also, I doubt anything in my review will be new information, but when a girl has had the best burger...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Besides the great burgers ( best one being the one with the egg on top), the phenomenal beer selection, and the amazing muzic that blares from the speakers, the staff are always accommodating and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I doubt this place needs another review. I'll just say that I arrived after 2pm for lunch and I hopped right to the bar for a seat. Put in an order and was served quickly. My bartender looked a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait blows here. It is prohibitively long, so I don't go as often as I'd want. That said, I doubt the owner cares because to have a business with a line out the door every single day is chill by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only the 899th review, but here are my thoughts on the food.Strategery pays! Monday post-(most) business lunch hours, right around 145p = no wait for me!Likes - I'm biased, not going to lie....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't know the lyrics to "Hell Awaits" by Slayer you may feel a little out of place here. But if you have a full sleeve tattoo then you will feel at home even if you don't know the Slayer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Move over Moody's on Broadway, I've finally found a new burger joint! I'm just a plain jane when it comes to burgers (well, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, pickles on the side). The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WHAT?!? What did you say?!?! Yes, you are in a heavy metal concert that serves burgers......but not just any burger....the best effffin' burgers in Shytown! I don't care for heavy metal, but if my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As if it wasn't hard enough to get a table at Kuma's... The food network ruined this place. It used to be *hard* to get a table, but now it's near impossible. The burgers are still fantastic, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I am waiting for 4 hours, and they being berated by signs/music/attitudes/menu rants of elitism I would expect that the clientele wouldn't be bro's in baseball cap's with faux hawks. Two summers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be careful with Kuma's Seriously, you all know it can be a HUUUGE time suck. I only go at certain times, KNOWING it may be two hours before I'm done and on my way home.But these are the BEST BURGERS...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never formally reviewed Kumas since everybody knows this place rules, and if they don't than eff them...hahaRegardless, I'm only yelping to spread the word about this months special "The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a carnivore has never felt this good. Best burger in this whole effen citynuff said
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First things first, this place is definitely at least 4 star worthy. However, the place has definitely gotten too big for its britches. We went on a Friday at about 2pm - we've heard about the long...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People have been talking about this place for so long and I've even attempted to go there, but the wait was too long.Finally, this Saturday some of my friends were at Pitchfork and they decided that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing burgers. have to wait forever to get a table, but it's worth it-- just hang out outside for a while. i get the burgers without the burger part because i can never finish 'em otherwise! also,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone giving this place 5 stars are idiots. How can you give a bar a perfect score when it takes you an hour to get seats? Obviously, this place has gotten out of control beyond their control cause...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Not much more to say. Stopped here for lunch on a Thursday. Place was packed. Think they have the best burgers around. Recommend the Mastodon....since I am still dreaming about it....You must...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing...I go to Kuma's AT LEAST once a month and they always blow me away with awesomeness, but last night was a disappointment. I think the place is getting too big to handle for them....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a long time coming, but I finally made it here, and was left just ready to throw in the towel.The Burgers: they all look awesome, but I went with the special (The Baroness) and just about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very great food, great local beer, and fun service. The burgers are by far, the best burger that I have ever had. The pretzel bun was the most creative thing about the burgers. The atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give Kuma's Corner three stars...I can't rate their service nor their food.What I can rate is waiting for an hour and a half for a table til I finally bounced, on a Wednesday none the less.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers and people around.I LOVE this place & the environment.Tons of tattooed people, heavy metal,and even some preppies.No one can resist!!I love sitting on the patio.Great staff!
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After 879 other reviewers, what can you say but WOW! This place lived up to its stellar reputation, and the 10 ounce (5/8 lb) burgers we had were I must say the best I've ever had, and best value to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 4 stars because my server Brittany was extremely rude. If she weren't there, I'd give her all the stars in the sky. Kuma's Corner, where do I even begin. I absolutely love this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea how so many people know about this place, since it pretty much stands alone in its neighborhood. It seems Kuma's blew up overnight, because I certainly had never heard of it until...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 5 stars but don't want to mislead anyone....the lack of parking and the wait for a table can be a real bummer.Besides that:competent staff, delectable food & beer, good music, fun...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
its a burger people, not worth a 3 hour wait. There are only so many ways you can prepare ground beef on a bun. People in this city are like sheep though, and flock to whatever is popular, so avoid...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, but I have a hard time watching dudes in three piece suits "letting loose" by eating hamburgers and listening to High on Fire...not being holier than thou or anything, but it just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so hyped on this place. So hyped. And then everything went wrong. I went on an off day and the wait was minimal. I thought things were off to a good start. We were seated and then noticed a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I was psyched on going here because my wife had gone here and I ate some of her reheated burger, and it was so damn tasty, so I figure, alright, I'll give it try, despite being $12 for burger...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The hype around this place (along with the wait times) is amazing, but they've still got the burgers to match. Kuma's probably has the coolest, and most honest, waitstaff in the whole city. They get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST burger, EVER. I always order the Iron Maiden, delish! Next time I promise to try something new but the Iron Maiden is my favorite. Well worth the hour wait, and the price. If you haven't gone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A really long wait for a table and then more waiting for food. It was all worth it with the burger coma the Mastadon Burger put me in.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be great. Then it got overrun with d-bags, resulting in wait times of 2-3 hours. REALLY? 2-3 hours for a freaking hamburger??? Who are these clowns that wait that long???
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It has been confirmed. Kuma's is worthy of 3 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not for everyone, especially those who watch food televisions shows like that one with the spiky bleach-haired asshole named Guy something or other. You got insane crowds (especially on a Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
with almost 1000 reviews...what can really be said that hasn't been said already? to me, it's all pretty simple really. the burgers are stupendous, and they have allagash white (my favorite beer of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's ubiquitous, glowing reviews & its expected wait have reduced Yelp's necessity at this point. However, I wanted to relate a great service story:During a recent visit, two people in my group...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to drink here when it was still basically a bar with really good - inspired, even - burgers - and Drinkbots. Drinkbots! I would love to offer an updated review - but since I haven't found...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chicago Mag voted Kuma's Corner best burger in Chicago-now I know why! I went to Kuma's on a Monday night around 6:30 and it was packed-a 45 min wait for 2 people. We ended up sitting at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I FINALLY made it Kuma's! That's what I get for moving away to the Dirty South, it makes it harder to try new places when you come back home to visit since the old favorites have a first priority. Now...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's is my favorite restaurant in Chicago and the best burgers I have ever had. I've been 5 times over the past couple of years and haven't been disappointed once. Great atmosphere, beer list...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge burgers! Service is awesome fast and polite. The burgers and huge and come with plenty of waffle fries on the side. Not a place I would go to chat but definetly for awesome food.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On food this place is an A . The burgers are the best I have ever eaten and I eat burgers more than I breathe. All the plates are named after heavy metal bands and come in all sorts of crazy types. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's Corner is good (and gets reviews as the Best Burger in America from many sources), and likely got a lot of new fame from Diners Drive In's and Dives.I went with a friend to the quaint location...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally ate hear last week. It is as good (if not better) than advertised. Believe the hype, get ready to wait, and order the Yob. Absolutely outstanding. So good, you don't care about the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Naming burgers after metal bands is the CUTEST thing in the whole world! My "MAYHEM" was fucking adorable!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a vegetarian longing for something resembling the burgers you used to eat AND you want it to be something more than the boring veggie burgers you're used to seeing as the "vegetarian option"...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading horrific reviews about wait time, and my husband going there a week before with the typical heard of wait; we were pleasantly surprised to go on a Thursday at 12:45 to no wait. We also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Kuma's this past month for a friend's birthday. The only thing I knew going there was that they play heavy metal music and had decent burger's. Even though that is not my music of choice,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh.... The line is always long because the kitchen is entirely too small. The meat on the burgers is nothing special -- and usually not cooked right. The great part about this place is the toppings...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The character of Kuma's seeps out the doors and infiltrates the outlying neighborhood. The heavy metal keeps the crass and brazen theme very in yo' face. I found the menu amusing with each hefty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Kuma's...was dying for a real big good burger for weeks....had the Mastadon again....ate it, loved it. Loved cute girls who kept coming through the door, plus our waitress was super cute and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are the best I've had in Chicago and pretty reasonably priced. They aren't your "standard" burger as they are all made with different toppings, some which I would have never thought to go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best burgers in town! Whether it is the goblin cock or the Pantera burger you won't be disappointed. I really don't eat much red meat, but these burgers are irresistable! The wait time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was coming to this place "before it was cool," and I am happy that even with its popularity, Kumas is still the same sweet corner bar I love.Best burgers and Bloody Marys in the city. No question....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We must have gone at the right time...we only waited 10 minutes to be seated! But alas, the wait from the time we ordered to the time we got our food was near an hour. Weird. Oh, well, the burger was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just my 2 cents as the 850th reviewer.The wait... Came on a Monday at 7:30 PM with a party of 6. We were told there were 2 other parties of 6 ahead of us, so we decided to split up our group. 4 of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man Kuma's.....this time....I don't know if I'll be back.Went on Sunday with a friend visiting from out of town and only a 45 minute wait. We got a table on the patio and the weather was perfect-...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well firstly I love Kuma's Corner. It has been serving me sexy burgers for years now. And now as of this summer they have lost one star of excellence in my eyes. This occurred because for some reason...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing burger, long wait, waitress are fat, and chubby like the burger along with an attitude.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's: proving you don't have to be a hipster to be pretentious.I kid... sort of. The atmosphere at Kuma's has become semi-famous for its rock and roll 'tude. They proudly declare their dislike for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's face it, as you look at the numbers Kuma's Corner is definitely a restaurant that is loved in a town that likes its food.There is not much else that I can add to what everyone else has been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WoW. This place serves the worlds best burgers. After eating one of these tasty mountains of meat you will be full for the rest of the day and up until lunch the next day. The burgers do have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda believing the hype. But I'd have to file my review next to my Avec review. We went at an off hour!! Who is going to this place on a Friday night? I am not so cool that I'm waiting three hours...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger with an interesting and edgy decor and crowd. I came here once this past winter (LOVED it) and recently went again on a random Tuesday night and the place was packed even at 11:30pm!I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Showed up at 5 pm on a Friday, only about a 40 minute wait. We got the mac and cheese with everything in it, it was delicious! I had the High on fire with chips, my girl had the Lair of the minotaur...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know what you're thinking - what is the point of writing review #834 of Kuma's, Jenna? I know, it really is rather silly. However, I figure I may as well document my experience because I really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Kuma's has finally hit it's stride....I'd say my last experience was as good as my first!I went out on a Tuesday night around 7pm and was told I'd be waiting about 2 hours....but it turned out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are delicious. The mac 'n' cheese was OFF THE HOOK!!! The wait, though, is a little crazy. Luckily, my friends and I didn't have to wait too long for a table (maybe 15 minutes?) because...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm shooting myself in the foot for writing a review here, but they deserve it, and I feel I should give back to the Yelp community. Plus there's so many great reviews already, what's one more,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta update this review because I've just survived Kuma's on a Saturday night and I've concluded there's no reason to ever go back. I can't downgrade their asses to one star because: the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
6 of us went here for the first time last night(a Thursday). We arrived at roughly 9, and were told 2 hours. We later decided to split the party into 2 & 4 to get quicker seating, as they only have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mac and Cheese perfection!!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so everyone knows this place is the best burger you're ever going to have, but I have a suggestion.Get the mac and cheese with bacon and sun-dried tomatoes and eat it on top of a waffle fry. Your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally had the Lair of the Minotaur after realizing the damn thing had four of my favorite consumables ever: caramelized onions, pancetta, brie and bourbon (soaked into pear slices) on top of another...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no mistake when I tell you these burgers are the real deal people. I've searched high and low looking for a burger joint like this. Well let start by telling you this isn't your average...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today was my 6th visit to Kuma's Corner and it still amazes me how great their burgers are.The key is to go exotic, like the Plague Bringer - jalapenos, pepper jack, garlic, hot sauce, tortilla strips...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few days ago, I decided to go to Kuma's the day after I turned 21 to exercise my right to legally consume alcohol. I knew it was the right place; it's loud inside, the waiters and waitresses are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very friendly service and creative burger combos, that's about it. I went to Kuma's knowing that it would be a wait (2.5 hours), so that was not surprising. What was surprising was the fact that so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to waste your time with a long review. All you need to know is that Kuma's is definitively the best burger place in all of Chicago. Try any burger and you're guaranteed to like it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Kumas! I am lucky enough to live right down the street and will be visiting more often when the weather gets warmer and I can enjoy their patio. I am not surprised how busy they were for a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading some one-star rips non-food related, I would like to offer a "Handbook to Kuma's" so to speak so you newbies know what you're getting into when you go. As far as the burgers are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great and unique food. A fantastic burger. Good drink. Ample street parking. Better eat at the bar if you can because they usualy have a long wait to be seated.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's is a hidden gem that deserves more exposure and respect. Sadly not enough people know this place exists. The good news is the restaurant is always empty and you never have to wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whee I'm #823! Kuma's truly does have the best selection of burgers in town, and the actual patties themselves are wonderful. I would argue that each burger is not 5-star (for some reason the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think Kuma's is really hidden anymore considering my boyfriends mom in Michigan was talking about how she wants to go here... yeah.Either way, it is a gem. I love the meat coma I enter after...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another Kuma's review?? Why not?Burgers=Delicious. My favorite so far is the High On Fire. The spicy and sweet mix is killer!! ...however, it is the Mussels that keep me coming back here! The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review #817? Geez... again, you get the picture. This place is worth checking out at 4.5 stars overall with 800 reviews.What am I gonna tell you?As Michael S. stated (my roommate), I enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's is pretty decent. Maybe a little too hyped up from most of my friends, however I'm sure it was better back when you didn't have to wait 1-2 hours for a table. I usually go to some Polish dive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What'sleft to say that hasn't already? The wait staff is tough, the burgers, mussels, and mac and cheese delicious, and when it's nice out, it's incredibly enjoyable to down in the back patio.And oh...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's the point of writing a review when there are so many already? The burgers were good, the atmosphere unapologetically in your face. Too bad it's gotten so trendy that it's near impossible to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh to be humbled by a burger when only a few days ago I had one of the best burgers in Denver (or so Food Network and Man V Food says..not to mention good ol' Yelp)..Won the American Idol pool that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I still have faint recollections of sitting in an almost-empty Kuma's Corner on a weekend, chomping yummy burgers and having an easy-going, nice time all-around. The food was always interesting, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we tried this place last night. Unless you're REALLY hungry, best bet is to not go on the night after a cubs game, it's packed and there was over an hour wait. Luckily, we just hung out around the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought Kuma's Corner was good. But it wasn't phenomenal like everyone else claims it to be. I would highly reccommend going to this place to pick up a burger on a !weekday! because on the weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect! Best burger on earth, cool vibe, good service, and cheap beer! I'd eat here every week if I had time to wait in the ever-present line with all the other folks who are clearly as impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I will be the 810th person to review this (literally).I was here last night for my frist time, and I enjoyed Kumas. The hostess and waitress were very nice and accomodating. There was a 1:30...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, not impressed. Journeyed to Avondale for what was supposed to be the "Best Burger in Chicago". Not worth the 45 minute wait, especially at 4pm on a Wednesday (really??) I had the Kuma's Burger,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I popped my Kumas Cherry about 2 weeks ago and I just finally came around to giving my review. The wait to this place is insane. I did show up on a weekday around 1ish and there was a wait....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a good burger joint. They really rock out the heavy metal. The service was great and the food was very tasty.I had the mac and cheese with sun dried tomato and andouille sausage. it was enough...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man, Jason is gonna be so mad at me, but I have to drop a star.It isn't for the food or the service -- those are still as good as ever. It's for the fact that Kuma's now has posted a list of RULES on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did I really not review this? Sometimes I swear my reviews disappear.This has been a favorite restaurant of mine for a few years now, & I DON'T EAT MEAT. They will make any of the metal burgers into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can be said about this place that hasn't been said already? The place is always packed, the music is always loud and the food is always very good. What you might not know is that their iced tea...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's pointless to write this but ah well, I am anyway.I'm not a square or all stuck up or anything but jeez, yawn. Their burgers, while piled high with insanity, aren't all that good by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ended up at Kuma's because the line at Hot Doug's was around the block w/ a two and a half hour wait. Too much. Once we got to Kuma's we were told we'd be waiting an hour for a table. We opted for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heh, heh. Metal, meat, and mac & cheese. I'm down like a clown Charlie Brown.Likes: Well, the creative and tasty burgers are clearly the highlight at Kumas, but the fully-customizable mac & cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are awesome- I love the toppings they've come up with. Staff is super friendly. I enjoyed the music too- not a fan of metal but this is the best of the genre. Yes, you have to wait a long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had my very first experience at Kuma's a couple of weeks ago, and it so lived up to the hype. We waited an hour for a table and an hour for our food, and it was worth every minute of it....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Shit.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly, we went on St Patrick's day. i called ahead of time but the phone just kept on ringing. We thought it was odd but maybe they were busy, so we went anyway. It was closed! The sign on the door...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One Neurosis burger, smothered with Swiss and cheddar cheeses, sauteed mushrooms, carmelized onions, and horseradish mayo, with house-cut potato chips on the side: Ten dollars.One half a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I'm kind of over Kuma's. Yes, they make a good burger and if you're in the mood to try something new and different then by all means, go to Kuma's. Honestly, I'm just happy with a good old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Kuma's for the first time recently. My husband and I went on a Tuesday at about 4:30pm and got a seat immediately. We sat outside on the patio which was quite nice, I like dining alfresco....
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To quote Pulp Fiction: "Mmm-mmmm. That is a tasty burger."Though I'm not a fan of metal, or Jack Daniels on tap, this is a really damn good burger joint. If you ever really want a good burger, this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the most overrated place in Chicago. Granted I haven't been here since the media explosion, but I spent many a Saturday afternoon here trying their burgers and beer. I had heard so many good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: A Everything Else: D-The burger ($10) was great like everyone else said! I got the good old Kuma burger with an egg on top, which was quite messy to eat but oh so delicious. The mac and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's The Holy Grail of Burgers... clearly! Let's get down and dirty with this review. Drinks: A few sips of my friend's bloody mary were all I needed to determine it might be one of the best I have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Burger I've ever had, hands down. The Rouge Burger in Philly is close, but it lacks the diversity on the menu as well as the atmosphere.My only complaint is the insane difficulty in getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, not that Kuma's Corner needs another review, but I went there recently after hearing the hype. The burger was good (I had the basic Kuma burger), the wait was long and the music was so-so. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers in Chicago!! A burger for every mood!
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AVONDALE FOOD-OPOLYSometime I feel like I'm playing a real-life version of Monopoly whenever I try to go to Kuma's.Roll #1, a 5: Head west on Belmont AvenueRoll #2, another 5: Gigantic line at Kuma's....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear I've seen people have orgasms while eating their burgers here. Their beer selection is beyond impressive, and their burgers are works of art. I love their specials (this month: Swine Flu,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So worth the 2 hour wait. Probably because I was hammered lost track of how long of a wait we had. We ran the taps of reasonably price beer (I think they had a twenty dollar beer) and they were all...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely, hands-down, no bones about it worth 5 stars. Wow. Simply wow. I came here today (Sunday) by myself. I thought I might feel a little weird going here alone since it's such a loud, social...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sat at the bar with my buddy Mike and had the Neurosis last night. Hot damn. Amazing.Beer recommendation: Gumballhead
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE SPOT I bring friends from out of town, and it is also THE SPOT we miss when we are away. I eat here at least once a month, and I've learned the trick to never having to wait for a table:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing new to write... it was fabulous. The one drawback - we went with a group of 5 and it took over 2.5 hours.That was fine by us as our friend told us it would be an event to go there, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone there twice but both times had to pass because of the wait time. My own fault -- I will go next time with a less hungry stomach and more flexibility in my schedule.BUT -- I have been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time to Kuma's was a long time coming. Since two of my three favorite things in the world happen to be beef and I am constantly on a quest to find the best burger in the world, eating here...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been said before but is worth reiterating: best burger in Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm drooling just thinking of Kuma's! I always get the Mastodon with chicken which includes BBQ sauce, frizzled onions, bacon and cheddar on a pretzel bun. It's so delicious! It's also so big I always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's a lot to like about Kuma's. They have a fascinating burger menu, filled with fun options to choose from. The huge burgers are named after metal bands and toppings range from olives, to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there are few restaurants where i will willingly wait indefinitely to be seated, all the while surrounded by the torturous aromas of culinary delights being prepared for others.damn do i love kuma's....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Packed on the weekends. Last time I was in Chicago, the wait was 45 minutes on a Sunday. The gourmet burgers are all named after metal bands, and are all totally unique. I've had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here 7 or 8 times, never ever disappointed. The wait can suck but that's what you get when you own the burger market in this town. If you can get there this month sink your teeth into the Swine...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger I've ever had. I forget the names and am too lazy to look them up but my buddy and I got the BBQ burger and the Avocado/bacon burger. They were both fantastic. The chips were delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd hate to rave about how great the burgers are and get you all excited, and then have them not meet your expectiations...but the truth is that the burgers are as good as they come. I've had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend told me we were headed to Kuma's Corner for dinner, he explained "It may not be the best burger you'll ever have, but it will certainly make you reevaluate how you rate your burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps if I didn't have to spend over an hour on the CTA to get to Kuma's I would like it more. Or maybe if there wasn't this crazed hype about how wonderful this place is? I haven't really decided...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited Chicago a few times, but was only recently taken to Kuma's, and now I'm wondering if I can get a "false pretenses" refund on all my former plane fares so I can buy more burgers... because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's is in Avondale. I lived in Chicago for 4 years and until now, have not heard of it. My fellow Chicago friends have also not heard of this - you know why? Avondale is pretty much in the Belmont...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what I remember posted on the kumas chalkboard:starting May 10: the back patio officially opens'to go' orders will no longer be taken (it will help reduce order times with the additional patio...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for Kuma's Corner, I really did... This was actually the second time I had been to Kuma's... the first time was the previous Monday, when I was told it would be an 1.5 hour wait......
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMM i love Kuma's. This place has the most creative burgers ever. I had one that was like a reuben, with sauerkraut, pastrami or whatever that meat is, and reuben sauce. It was delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic, for all the reasons stated eleventy billion times before. But I will share with you some tips! 1. If you between 2-4 on Monday-Wednesday, you might just be able to snag yourself a seat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So so so so so so so so so CROWDED.If I had one, I couldn't fit my left ball inside this place on a weekend night.The wait for a table is atrocious, but at least the people are friendly!All misgivings...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great mix of people. Great beer selection. Anyplace with whiskey on tap is ok in my book. And their burgers are pretty great, too. I recommend the Sabbath (w/ blackened spices and chili) and the Lair...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ADVICE- do you not come here with more than 6 people!The hour and a half wait for this place was so worth it. They have a great beer selection and a great staff. Their list of rules at the front is...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carolynne and I went to Kuma's last Friday after just a horrible week. Kuma's was exactly what I needed. Regardless of how bad of a mood I'm in when I walk in the door, I always leave happy. To all...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers and mac n'cheese heaven. For sure and forever.My new mussels mission led me to slightly change my priorities though. I shared an order of my babies cooked in my favorite beer (Allagash,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable burger! The best I've had in Chicago undoubtedly. Friendly service as well.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried roughly half of the burger menu and it makes my eyes cross biting into any one of them. We ate there so much in the past year or so that we've been taking a break for the past few months....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. First place I get to eat at in Chicago and it fucking rules. Amazing beer selection and they even have Jack Daniels on tap, WTF. After about 3 Jamesons and an hour wait we were seated. Well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bosses were out, so a carload of us took a very long lunch break at Kuma's. The Dark Throne beckoned. My oh my. It was as hot as it needed to be, to complement the delicious beers. Simply put,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't mention that this place serves Green River! OMG! It's been over 20 years since I've had that! Wow!
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best burgers youre gonna get. They are pricey but they are so worth it the beers are great the waitstaff is attentive the music is loud and the crow is happy even if they have been waiting an...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ate a small meal before coming here in anticipation of the wait that i already know i'm going to be subjected to. (i'm a fat ass i know). worth the wait. obviously the food is good. the waitresses are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Someone once told me, "Who cares if you're the 700th opinion on something?" It's true, I can't add more to anything anyone has said previously. All I can say is this: The burger lives up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far one of my favorite places to eat. I love burgers, but Kuma's takes it a step further. I love the variety and I like to try new things each time. There is usually a long wait but I think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's true that the wait at this place is freaking ridiculous sometimes, we went on Saturday night and had to wait 2.5 hours just to sit down to order. But most of the time we go it's on a Monday or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend suckered me into coming back here by offering to pay. We went last Saturday morning. We arrived just as the doors were opening and saw the hordes of Kumaheads filing inside. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I don't get it. It's weird, I'm not usually one of the people who don't get it, but this time I guess I am.Their food's above average and there are some pretty creative burgers, I'll give them...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype. I went with the original Kuma burger done medium rare and it was absolutely perfect. I took one bite, stopped, said HOLY CRAP, then i promptly downed the rest of it. Glorious.As...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burger I had was...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still full!Everyone has already said everything about this place, so I concur with the other 5 star reviews. Freaking fantastic!
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't wait an hour for food, except for here.Perfectly cooked burgers with perfectly executed toppings on a pretzel roll bun which is like eating a cloud. I could spend hours touting them but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's is a great idea, and I'm really glad they're kicking some serious ass. I've braved the weekend line a few times. This is just me, but it's not always worth it for vegetarians. Paying the same...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great food when they get the order right... crap service. expect 1- 1.5 hour wait on pick up orders.other then that. one of the best burgers ive had.especially the kuma burger.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you do not give this place 5 stars..you are from a different planet..i have been to a ridiculous amount of restaurants and i have never experienced the taste of something so good in my life.do me a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woooooooo!Is all I could say while patting my stomach as I finished my meal @ the famous Kumas. 700 reviews and I see why. Let me just confirm Kumas reputation is well deserved.Walked in with my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for thick, juicy, out of the ordinary burgers, this is definitely the place to go! The menu has classic burgers plus not so classic ones. I also like that they offer chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't yet decided if the burgers are so good because you're about to die of starvation from waiting so long or if they really are deserving of "best in town"I had just eaten at The Counter the day...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally! I made it to Kuma's! My hubby and I went on a Monday at about 2pm, which is the best time to go if you don't want to wait for two hours. Our wait was about ten minutes tops; we sat at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place many times, but this time I brought my parents. They are hard to please but even they couldn't disagree that these are the best burgers on the planet!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After todays visit they pissed me off. So my boyfriend and I always come here maybe twice a month to fix our burger craving. They go through employees like their hamburgers. So, anyways we walk in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
kumas-you were closed on easter? how so very un-metal of you!!your burgers get five stars-i would give more if it were possible....but two stars for being closed for a pastel themed holiday. booo.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to the neighborhood and decided to check this place out after reading the reviews on Yelp. Amazing selection of burgers. I went with the Kuma burger, which featured cheddar, bacon and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a burger kinda gal and this place is the best in the city. The wait may be long, but well worthwhile. My friends LOVE the mac & cheese. fabulous!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon hearing the news that this place was about to be featured on the dreaded Diners, Drive Ins and Dives starring the utterly loathsome and potentially satanic Guy Fieri, I decided an emergency...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is just too...big. Big, loud and drunk: bros, beards and burgers. Novel and tolerable at first. Tiring at second. The best thing about the Kuma style burger is the pretzel bun. The first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk in, if they say it's a 2-3 hour wait, I say wait at your own risk. If you're starving, go somewhere else.If they say it's 45 minutes to an hour, WAIT. FOR CHRISSAKE WAIT. It's worth...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Q: What is the best day/time to go to Kuma's Corner?A: GOOD FRIDAY, circa 3:30 pm.Unless you're a practicing Catholic, that is. (Which I am not).The timing was perfect. My fiance had a half day,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love a medium rare cheeseburger with runny fried egg and salty bacon perched atop.Hate death metal. Love creamy, thick mac and cheese with plethora of healthy and not so healthy add-ins to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One thing to say: WORTH THE LONG WAIT! And there WILL be a wait. Huge burgers on pretzel buns and the best macaroni and cheese (second still though, to my grandma's) I suggest ordered the mac n...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here are crazy and awesome. They have really cool ideas and the burgers themselves are moist and flavorful. I don't have much else to add from others. However, I do realize there is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still remember when the first time a guy grabbed my butt. I was 13, just moved to US and found a game called "basket ball".Game was new to me but I knew how to throw an object to a subject. I went...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After 7 months in Chicago, I finally made it to Kuma's!! As one might imagine my expectations were pretty high which is always a recipe for disaster. Kuma's however did a pretty good job of meeting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
700 reviews on Yelp? Kuma's is doing something right, and I hope they keep on rocking in the free world. Yes there is a wait, yes the music is rabid and loud, yes the place is small. If you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know when your parents had the "talk" with you saying not to do "it" until you know you're ready, or don't do "it" just because everyone else is doing "it." Well, finally I said the hell with it,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kumas make me feel very fortunate to be a teacher. Not just because I get to mold the minds of America, but because I get spring break and do not have to wait 2 hours for Kumas! My first visit here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BAD FOOD. BAD MUSIC. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE SERVICE. This is the most overrated pub I've been to in my life. The wait time is insane, which is fine if it's worth the wait. I love music playing--even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma's, I love you and would like to have your babies. It's too bad we are so far away from one another, or I would be begging you to hire me so that I could be surrounded by your glorious burger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With 700 reviews, I am writing for one reason, to beg Kuma's to keep the Lynyrd Skynyrd as a full time menu item, and not just the special for this month. I went in today, and have found that eating...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuma Corner's Led Zeppelin burger: 10 oz burger with Pulled Pork, Bacon, Cheddar, Pickles on top served on a Pretzel roll.I don't use the words hero or genius very often - and I especially don't use...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with just about every review of this place. the best burgers, 100 percent.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kumas corner simply has some of the best burgers.. I love going here on Summer nights... It has a good night scene too..
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on a weekday around 11pm and to my surprise it was pretty populated. I grabbed some finger food and couple beers. The portions are pretty big and the price is fair.The atmosphere is very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't eat yesterday for 7 hours to save up for the following at Kuma's:1) Calamari2) The Dark Throne BurgerWas the dizziness, nausea, & stomach cramps worth having all day for my desire of my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the burgers- Kuma's has some of the best mussels I have ever eaten!Even if you are going here to get your carnivorous orgy on, don't forget to order this amazing starter. You could even just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the wait sucks. Yes, it's a bit pricey. Yes, there's loud music and the staff have tattoos and piercings. If this upsets or surprises you, then you clearly didn't read the menu or somehow didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sitting here salivating over the thought of the Lair of the Minotaur. But I ate the leftovers, it's gone.Came here on a Thurdsday night 9:30-ish, expected a 45 minute wait, but popped into some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Did anyone else know that Kuma's only has 9 tables? It was an hour long wait to get a seat on a Saturday. The good news is that, while waiting, the bartender fills drink orders! I found some good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty particular when it comes to burgers. I'm one of only a handful of Californians that I know that is unimpressed with In-n-Out burger. As soon as I took my first bite of a Kuma's burger, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get out the hyperboles because I'm a gushin'! I was fully prepared to find Kuma's mediocre, average, meh. I mean, 697 reviews? Is it really THAT good? I was skeptical.And then I went today for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a self-anointed burger connoisseur, I have to say no one can out-do Kuma's. The burgers are to-do die. Literally. If you eat here too often your arteries will kill you in the morning. But there is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should have written a review on this place ages ago....I have been a regular at Kuma's since I moved to Chicago last summer. I have been here once a week, every week, since August of last year. This...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing great things about Kuma's Corner for months, and I was not disappointed! I went with one other friend on Saturday night at about 6:30, so we were prepared for a wait...1 hr 45...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've always thought of Chicago's unofficial motto as "Why eat steak at home when we can go out for hamburgers?" Kuma's is the ultimate place for lazy hamburger fans. Kuma's burgers are among the most...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cool staff, nice beer, busy place. The "Dark Throne" burger was the best I've ever had. EVER. Will be back -- often...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard great things about Kuma's Corner and was worried I might be let down. Luckily that was not the case. I went for lunch so my wait was shorter than for dinner. I enjoyed the KAIJO burger...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
dear god i love this place. i loved it more when all the normals and drearies didn't know about it and i could get a table on arrival though. its weird for me to see people wearing cubs gear or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I visited again and everything was just as I had remembered. AWESOME mac and cheese, burgers were just right and the brew was cold and free flowing. I stuck with the Nascar brew, but that's cause...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST. BURGERS. EVER. Even the next day when I heated the leftovers in the microwave (blasphemous, i know) it was still so tasty it left me licking me fingers at 11 in the morning. And yes, I had it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Without question one of the most overrated experiences in Chicago and further proof that, at the upper echelon (of the $10 sort) of burgers, Chi city is sorely behind LA and NYC.How do I know this,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, amazing burgers. With such rave reviews, I wonder why it doesn't expand. Regardless, it's the best burger I've ever had.My boyfriend and I went after having a light snack, knowing that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just waited for 2 hours for a table. On a Monday night. By the time we got our food, it had been 7 hours since my last meal. I was tired, and hungry, and a bit cranky.But goddamn, it was one tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went for a friends bday and it was meh! My loved one was really hoping the blackhawks game would be playing on the big tv they got in there and he asked the hostess as he walked in and she rudely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE REVIEW NO ONE WILL LIKEIf there was a place that is a victim of making its own slice of hell's heaven, its own quest for excellence, and its own success, it's Kuma's Corner. After reading all the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I have nothing new to add, so I will keep it short and sweet. Just before 4:00 on a Friday there was only a 20 minute wait. I think we went at the perfect time... 20 minutes to be seated, an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's simple. If you don't like metal, don't come here. If you can enjoy a burger to Carcass or Napalm Death, it's excellent. The times I've been, I haven't heard much Nu metal tunes, and I hope that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Patience is a virtue.Wait. I promise you, wait. Have a drink. Have four. Listen to metal (both new and classic), try dark beer you haven't heard of or can't pronounce (or order a couple Fin du Monde's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When this place opened, my wife and I could go and get a table without a wait. Those days are long gone. The wait is now always at least an hour (even for just a party of 2). The good thing about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pretzel bun is key!!This isn't the Cheesecake Factory. Don't look for attentive service with a smile (and crappy food). This is creative, big burgers, beer and loud music. I liked the LAIR OF THE...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what the 650 other reviewers have to say. This place, on my one experience, totally blew... in more ways than one. I had heard so much about the 3 hour waits but was pleasantly surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Kumas.What can I say that almost 700 (holy shit that's a lot of reviews) haven't already said (besides "why didn't I go here sooner"?)Here's a few obvious good points:-DELICIOUS MEAT. Really, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food is consistently fantastic and I always crave it. $10-14 is a bit much to spend on a burger, but this is a BURGER (caps needed). I guess the music is my only complaint...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. I've seen a lot of the negative comments about the wait, and I was lucky enough to go at an awkward time of day when people aren't usually eating. We got right it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, top 3 burger in Chicago (if not the best). Yes, its a long wait. Yes, the music isn't my taste. However, once you have the burger, nothing else matters! Perfectly cooked, excellent bun...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joe T. is so wrong. Among the best burgers I've ever had on earth. And they make their own pretzel roll buns every day for the burgers. Their specials are usually amazing, too. One of my favorites had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my threshold for listening to death metal is no more than an hour and half before I start to SLIT MY WRISTS. Even the time from order till the burgers came out, it took almost 30 min. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If this will be your first time going to Kuma's, consider going midday on a weekday. The wait on weekends can be up to 2 hours or more. There is nowhere to wait inside so you will have to stand out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located a convenient block away from my old apartment, Kuma's has definitely grown in clientele, possibly owing to TimeOut magazine featuring it as a best burger joint a while back Aside from the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here at nine pm this past Saturday. Put our name in and enjoyed the screening of Machine Girl and waited, and waited and waited. During the nintey minute wait period I noticed that people with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times already and I don't mind the wait. Yesterday I decided to try the burger of the month which was the AxeHandle. It was a bunless burger on top of fries with SAUSAGE GRAVY all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AWESOME... not wanting to sound like a teenager but damn it is good !!!!! Been there numerous times and have never been disappointed and expect I never will.... I will agree that it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They usually say the third time's the charm, but for me it was the fourth...that's right we tried going to Kuma's for dinner FOUR times and finally got a table last night. Let me start out by saying...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon first arriving in the city back in November of 2007, my wife and I quickly discovered "Check, Please" and low and behold one of the first episodes we ever saw included Kuma's Corner..... We added...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kumas Corner is the best! We're old farts at 40, something, but this place is a lot of fun. The bar maids are adorable. The Belgium Delirium beer gets the party started and the burger with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't give an F that there's almost 700 reviews, I'm reviewing it Damnit.. cuz today, we will talk about something other than awesome burgers. We will talk about their fried offerings. I love a good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not only a great concept (naming the burgers after metal bands) but a great atmosphere! I had the Mastodon (a band I enjoy ) and loved it. The wait was a little long but well worth it. The fries could...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
black sabbath, dark throne, suicidal tendencies, insect warfare.two most awesome things happened last night*... finally saw my old friends after a year and a half of planning to do so and was never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the art, the vinyl, the grizzly bears, the music, the look.Love the nice waitresses, great service.Love great beer selection. Microbrews, and a lot of local. Allagash on tap.Love food! Huge,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you willing to wait for a long time while listening to loud HEAVY metal in order to get great beer and a most delicious burger? If not then that might be why you have to wait longer than the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
