Best Burger In Lake Forest Area: Reader's Pick The Peanut Gallery

LAKE FOREST, IL — Last week, we asked Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch readers to share their recommendations for the best burger joint in the area.

The results are in, and one spot emerged as the clear favorite among the dozens of respondents to our unscientific survey.

The Peanut Gallery, located in the Westwood Center at 950 N. Western Ave., had the support of nearly 30 percent of residents.

"No other burger comes close," said one reader.

"No comparison," said another.

The co-owners of The Gallery —Lake Forest native Cecilia Lanyon and 2009 Best Chef: Midwest James Beard Award nominee Dominic Zumpano — opened the fast-casual burger joint in December 2019 to offer a relaxed diner feel and family-focused atmosphere.

What makes it the best?

"Not too big or small, a little greasy & oh so tasty," one reader said.

"Best taste and nostalgic burger joint feel!"

"The combination of specialty topping and high quality meat."

Other local honorable mentions from our reader survey included:

• The Lantern, 768 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest
• Maevery Public House, 20 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff
• Deer Path Inn, 255 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

As local businesses continue to find their way forward amid the coronavirus, Patch readers are asked to continue supporting their favorite locally owned businesses. Want to highlight your favorite burger in town or another exceptional local business? Sound off with a neighbor post on Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch.