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Celebrate the Holidays

with the Best Burger Chicago Loves

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buy $50 in gift cards

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From handcrafted burgers and bold pub grub flavors to our small-batch craft beer, we’ve built a place where quality comes first. It’s why so many guests call us home to one of the best burgers in Chicago — and a lineup of brews to match.

Whether you’re here for chef-driven plates, seasonal ingredients, or fresh beer brewed in-house, you’ll quickly see why people say the best burger Chicago has to offer is right here — surrounded by an entire menu worth returning for.

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RESERVATIONS

Reservations are not required but reccomended- seats fill fast.

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BUY $50 Gift Cards and Get $20 Muck Bucks!

BUY $50 Gift Cards and Get $20 Muck Bucks!

This promotion is available November 21 – December 31, 2025. All Monk Bucks will be delivered via a unique QR code, redeemable January 1 – March 31, 2026. Monk Bucks have no cash value and are valid only for dine-in purchases at The Lucky Monk during the redemption period. Lost or expired codes cannot be replaced.

Treat someone you love (and treat yourself, too) with a little extra cheer this season.

BUY GIFT CARDS

specials

  • TUSCAN CHICKEN TENDERS - Hand-breaded tenders, provolone, shaved parmesan, marinara sauce

  • CHICKEN TINGA DIP - Shredded chicken, chipotle cheese, queso fresco, cilantro, house-made tortilla chips

  • SAUSAGE RIGATONI - Mild Italian sausage, green peas, vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, red pepper flakes, rigatoni pasta, fresh basil, grated pecorino-romano

  • REUBEN SANDWICH - Shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, thousand island, marble rye


DESSERT

  • BREAD PUDDING - Cinnamon wonton churros, sabayon sauce

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Celebrate the season with fresh-brewed beer, comfort food, and the best burger Chicago has been talking about — all served with holiday cheer.

Whether you’re stopping in for a winter ale, a cozy meal, or the burger so many claim is one of Chicago’s best, the holidays taste better here.

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