Goldyburgers

Came here to have some beers with my dad and friends. It's a great dive bar and has been around for quite a while. Gave the food 3 stars because I didn't eat at all. However, their burgers are supposed to be pretty good.

If you want a great burger run, don’t walk to Goldyburger. This place is conveniently located right off Circle Ave/ Franklin in Forest Park. It’s pretty walkable from downtown Oak Park and if you live in the area or just visiting this place can’t be missed. They only take cash, but have an ATM onsite. The ambiance is classic vintage Irish pub. The classic metal pedestal bar stools are flanked around a wooden wrap around bar. The wooden booths and the checkered table cloths leave you to imagine the history and all the folks that have crossed its threshold in its 99th year. It’s the neighborhood bar you can come inside and stay a while. There is so much history on the walls with Irish blessings, cheesy sport memorabilia and vintage beer decor. It all starts when you walk in the door

This is a dive bar. It is "Cash only." There is an ATM in the bar. They have a dining room with 6 booths and a few tables. The menu is basic burgers, sandwiches, and fried foods. They also have an iceberg lettuce salad. We got the traditional Buffalo wings. They were served in a paper-lined plastic basket, and our plates were paper plates. They are dipping in Buffalo sauce, so you are going to go through a lot of napkins. Our burgers came out on Styrofoam plates, so it's a little more sturdy. I got the 1/2 lbs Royal Blue Burger (blue cheese and bacon). My friend got the Big Daddy a 3/4 lbs patty with mushrooms and bacon, and your choice of cheese. The burgers were substantial and cooked to order; mine was medium, and my friend's was medium-rare, just like we ordered. The bacon was crispy

Tasty burgers, cold beers, good times. Almost a century old, Goldyburgers is a classic dive bar time capsule with layers of worn in charm. The food is good, very hot and fresh, always made to order. Royal burger was great, I’m already looking forward to the next one.

DISCLAIMER: This place is a dive bar in the truest sense of the phrase. Like actually dank and sticky. If that isn’t your thing, move on. Also, it is a CASH ONLY business. OK, this place is almost 100 years old. It is like walking into a time warp going back to 1982. If you think the exterior looks rough, just wait until you go inside. The regulars all seem to know each other, because this place is a neighborhood bar. I’m also gonna guess that a lot of Irish and cops hang out here. All of that said, it has a full bar with very reasonably priced drinks. And the menu has awesome bar food. The burgers are actually worth it. Legit good stuff. If you’re up for a little adventure, this is a cool place. But don’t be surprised when you walk in and see it. I warned you.