Reader's Choice 2012: Who's Got the Best Burger in the Tri-Cities?
Vote for your favorite burger—and the winner will be named Patch's Readers' Choice!
There have been arguments on Patch over this topic, and comments galore. Now it's time for the definitive Readers' Choice.
Who has the best burger in the Tri-Cities? Nominations were accepted on Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles Patch through July 9. Now it's time for you to decide.
- The Lodge on the Fox—Batavia
- Portillo's—St. Charles
- Country House—Geneva
- Riganato—Geneva
- Tom & Eddie's—Geneva
- Old Towne Pub—Geneva
- Stockholm's—Geneva
- Chelio's—Geneva
- Urban Grille—Geneva
Winners in all Readers' Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24.
The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17.
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The Lodge on the Fox
35 N Water St, Batavia, IL -
Portillo's
3895 E Main St, Saint Charles, IL -
Country House
2095 S Kirk Rd, Geneva, IL -
Riganato Old World Grille
700 E State St, Geneva, IL -
Tom & Eddie's
1042 Commons Dr, Geneva, IL -
Old Towne Pub & Eatery
201 W State St, Geneva, IL
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Stockholm's
306 W State St, Geneva, IL -
Chelios' Pub & Grill
1996 S Kirk Rd, Geneva, IL -
Urban Grille
524 W State St, Geneva, IL
Dennis C. Ryan
12:26 pm on Friday, June 15, 2012
Not in the Tri-cities, but the best.
Northside Pub in Elburn.
Big burger, on "special," Tuesdays, for $3.00, made with Ream's ground beef.
Chris Arnett
1:24 pm on Friday, June 15, 2012
In the Tri-Cities, I'll still give it to Country House over on Fabyan and Kirk.
Dennis C. Ryan
10:53 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012
I would agree. The Country House.
Sam
11:24 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012
It's hard to beat the Country House. Riganatos, in the old Rib House building, gives them a pretty good run, though.
Smithy27
8:24 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Portillos!
Kate Galliett
10:46 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Tom & Eddie's is hands-down the best! Excellent beef, interesting toppings, and the fries, sweet potato fries & chips are all excellent.
Rob Brundige
12:21 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
Easy, Old Towne Pub! Mushrooms and bleu cheese please!
Debbie D.
11:12 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
Stockholm Pub in Geneva !
GG
11:02 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tom & Eddie's
Patrick Regnery
2:17 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Country House !
Robert Piton
9:27 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012
The Lodge on the Fox .... Batavia
Lois Lane
9:40 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012
Country House! Isn't the Lodge on the Fox closed? Sure looks like it to me and they don't answer the phone.
Robert Piton
9:46 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012
The Lodge on The Fox is open 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM Tuesday- Saturday... 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM Sunday and Monday...
The Lodge on the Fox, (over 100 different beers) located at the corner of Water and Houston in downtown Batavia, Illinois, just across from the train depot museum, is a casual dining restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue.
American Favorites: Appetizers made from scratch, hand packed gourmet burgers, our famous fall off the bone ribs, and other American favorites to choose from.
Liquid Happiness: Over 100 different beers or 55 different spirits to choose from.
Good Times: DJ's, Play Pool, Darts, Beer Pong, XBOX, Jenga, and more for FREE* !!!
*See Bartender for details
Brandon Damico
2:22 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012
Lodge on the fox in batavia! Great burgers! Gotta give them a try!
April Duda
12:11 am on Friday, June 22, 2012
I would have to agree...Lodge on the Fox has awesome burgers!
Fozzie Dabear
8:34 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
Chelio's at the ice rink; try the Cajun blue cheese edition. Additional bonus: not crowded at all for lunch.
Dr. Patricia Zanelli
1:16 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Urban Grille in Geneva! The BEST burgers and more with a great atmosphere and knowledgeable staff.
Larry Nutburger
10:48 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Finally a forum for owners, Mr. Piton. Congrats ! Burger King isay !
Robert Piton
8:00 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Mr. Nutburger (clearly your real name), I am responding as a consumer to this forum. I've eaten burgers my entire life, and the burgers that I eat at The Lodge on the Fox are clearly the best in my view. I'm not going to create a fake identity to express my opinion. I'm proud of the quality of what we are offering and I know our food costs are probably 5 percent points higher than the average restaurant because I refuse to skimp on cheap ingredients. The cooks and the staff have worked extremely hard in getting us to this point and I'm glad that the word is finally getting out offsetting false rumors that have plagued us since we opened a year ago. Cheers.
Steve Clevenger
9:51 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Stockholmes
Andy Richardson
11:20 am on Monday, July 9, 2012
I'll have some Tom & Eddie's please
Diane Morales
8:34 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream should be on here... GREAT burgers!!
Jim J
11:34 am on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Where's Rookies?
I'll buy that for a dollar!
Joe_N_Geneva
8:51 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012
What about Smashburger?
Barbara Birschbach
4:13 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Riganatos
John Flagerty
10:11 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012
I would have said Urban Grille a few months back.....but like Barbara and Sam....that Riganato's has what I, never thought I would ever say, a most perfect burger. (at a much better price than some i may add...)
dao
7:34 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Stockholm's
Downtown GENEVA