Best Burger In Buffalo Grove: Readers Pick

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — We asked Buffalo Grove Patch readers this week to give us their best burger place recommendations. And the results on your favorite spots are now in.

In total, 54 readers shared their go-to burger spots in Buffalo Grove.

There was a definite winner as Prairie House Tavern, located in Buffalo Grove, blew away the competition. The next two spots were Portillo's, in Arlington Heights, and Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer, located in Wheeling. The poll ran Tuesday through Friday.

Prairie House Tavern is located at 2710 N Main St. in Buffalo Grove. Here are a few words about the establishment from its website.

"As soon as you step into Prairie House Tavern, you know you’re somewhere special. With our cozy bar, airy patio, and smiling staff, it's never long before our first-timers turn into regulars. Our menu’s packed with all of your all-American favorites, and from our pizzas right down to our salad dressings, everything’s made fresh in-house. Next time you’re looking to kick back with friends, sip a cold beer and enjoy a hearty burger, look no further than Prairie House — after all, we're where the locals go to eat, drink, and relax."

Readers taking our poll raved about the fresh ingredients, size of the burgers and the delicious toppings at Prairie House Tavern.

"Cooked perfectly, plain or with toppings, it never fails to please me and my kids," wrote one reader.

Another reader said, "Made very well, great taste and flavor, great options, too."

Readers also shared some of their favorite dishes at Prairie House Tavern:

• Prairie burger with cheese, lettuce, Ketchup and Mayo
• Burger with everything on it, side of well-done fries and buffalo sauce
• Cheddar X Burger.... 8oz patty topped with Merkts Cheddar cheese, hickory smokes bacon and fried potato strips of course lettuce, tomato & pickle (onions not my thing) with a side of tater tots
• Breakfast burger

Prairie House Tavern's full menu can be found here.

As local eateries continue to find their way forward amid coronavirus, we're asking Patch readers to show love to their favorite local joints. Disagree with these picks? Sound off in the comments section to let readers know which burger place and burger is really the BEST. Click on the links to the burger places above to order or peruse menus.