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Kuma's Corner West Loop

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Busy pub known for its long list of creative burgers and rock 'n' roll soundtrack. People often mention burger, good, burgers, great, metal, delicious, service, cheese, time, spot,


Address

852 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Website

kumascorner.com

Contact

+1 312-666-9090

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11:30 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: burger (34) good (18) burgers (15) great (15) metal (12) delicious (10) service (10) cheese (10) time (9) spot (9)
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  • 5/5 Yasmina R. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious, rich, meaty burger! Adding an egg to all of them makes them even more delicious. The beer was good, the service was friendly and the restaurant has a good ambiance.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matty B. 7 months ago on Google • 1450 reviews
    Very cool drinking space, with a large open outdoor area, and a large indoor bar with stained glass windows. They had multiple local ciders on tap, and dozens of other brews. Definitely coming back here, next time I’m in Chicago.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason B. 11 months ago on Google • 470 reviews
    Due to a long wait at our original destination we ended up here for some food and I'm glad we did! This place has an interesting atmosphere with the metal vibe. There is a decent amount of seating, inside and out. Music is fairly loud, so be prepared if that's not your thing. On to the good stuff... The food! We started off with some perfectly crisp fried pickles. Paired well with the dipping sauce. I went with the Kuma burger and it was flavorful, cooked to perfection, and topped with that delicious runny egg. Highly recommend! Make sure you get an assortment of their sauces to go with your fries too! The buffalo sauce on the chicken tenders was 🔥 and the Mac and cheese was also excellent!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Addison C. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the plague bringer with sweet potato fries and an order of the fried pickles. The burger was rich, cooked perfectly, and the garlic was just the right amount. Really loved the garlic mayo on this one! The fried pickles were good, but nothing out of this world. I enjoyed the dipping sauce, and would order it as a side sauce for the sweet potato fries. I've had this place on my list for a while and would recommend it if you're looking for a good burger to spice up your weekend meal. Portion size: I cut the burger in half, so makes up two meals.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manar D. 1 year ago on Google
    My girlfriends and I came in here after a protest in the city to break our fast during Ramadan. We were all feeling a good burger and this place came in highly recommended! We were seated immediately though it seemed they were short staffed because throughout the entire time it was difficult to get a minute with the waiter or waitress. We ordered jalapeño poppers and cheese curds for appetizers, definitely pass on the poppers. We all ordered the iron maiden burger and it was juicy and delicious with a little bit of a kick! They also made it perfectly medium like I ordered. Its also HUGE, we all ate half and took the rest to go. The mac and cheese was a little bland in my opinion but the burgers made up for it. The seasoning on the fries is delicious 😋 if you’re looking for a good burger, look no further.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rigo 9 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    I've been here plenty of times. The service is great every time. Also, I recommended getting the mastodon burger or some mac n cheese. Overall, a nice place I will keep visiting for burgers. Photos below: 1. Mastodon burger 2. Unknown 3. Cheese curds 4. Outside view
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dahlia A. 3 months ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    Been a loyal customer since they first opened their doors back in 2017 (RIP KUMAS TOO) Since then I’ve seen my favorite Megadeth frontman hold a meet and greet, purchased one too many of the CBD infused drinks out of bongs and gained one too many pounds eating the Sourvein burger. I take all my out of town friends here for a good burger and metal tunes. I usually work near Randolph st and use to work on the Fulton Market so yeah.. most of my paychecks went to y’all. Oh and your garlic aioli is crack.. so delicious and addictive.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carie Bosch T. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely LOVED Kuma's!!! This was my favorite restaurant on our trip. Totes up my alley, and we even got to have some tornado warnings while we were having dinner. Food was great, service was great, everything was great!! Thank you!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin H. 5 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    This was an awesome dining experience from the names of the menu items to the flavors of the food that didn't disappoint 😁 We started our evening off with Buffalo Dip (appetizer) while having a Werewolves Within & a Jugo de Bastia 🍸 to drink. For entrées we ordered the Goatsnake 🍔 Burger & the SourVein (which I chose to have with grilled Chicken Breast) which were both delicious 😋 choices ending our dining experience with the Voodoo Groovy Dessert for Demons. Really cool spot to check out for a night out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alicia M. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    We had Karen as our server and she was wonderful! She was very attentive and helpful with picking items from the menu. The burgers were huge and thick but very good flavor. It was a cool vibe they showed a horror movie too. Great time overall!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like metal and good food, this is mecca. Even if you hate metal but appreciate creative burgers and/or mac & cheese, you owe it to yourself to make a visit. It is quite literally a transcendent culinary experience (and don't get me started on the drinks). Whoever I visit Chicago, I am compelled to make a pilgrimage to Kuma's and I've never been disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 adora 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    i got the elotes mac and it is literally the best mac n cheese i've ever had 😭 some of the songs played are not really my vibe but this restaurant is so cool and the food is absolutely amazing !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 John E. 1 year ago on Google
    The vibe and service at his place is great. The burger in my opinion is just ok. It is well made and well put together but for as thick as the burger patty is I’d didn’t have a lot of flavor. It comes on a pretzel bun and unfortunately the bun was a bit dry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt Leisure, WRT - FRT (. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location in Fulton Market Chicago. Had the Buffalo Chicken Dip which was excellent. Had my favorite beer 3Floyds and the environment was friendly. If you don’t like rock metal music this is not the place for your group.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike V. 2 years ago on Google
    I can't say enough good things about this spot. Every single time I come here the service is exceptional the food is phenomenal and now they even have a few extra curricular activities to bring with you home. The beer list is always top notch showing love to local breweries and beyond. Full bar for the spirit lovers. Josh was my server today and he was awesome. I went with the build my own Mac and I honestly have a whole portion extra as left overs to take home. Massive portions are standard. Watch out for that Kuna coma if you can manage to eat the whole burger. I'll definitely be back soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 eva s. 1 year ago on Google
    I was looking for a burger spot with vegan options and I came across this place! The staff is very friendly and the food was really good! They also have a good selection of beer and drinks. The portions are really big so u definitely get your money's worth! they have outside seating which is great because I had my dog with me. So I would definitely say they are dog friendly. I will definitely be back whenever I'm craving a burger and an ice cold beer!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Paul R. 2 years ago on Google
    I use to love this place. With the new way they operate is horrible, no customer service at all. The new way they operate is you sit down scan a barcode to see menu and to order. That’s fine. But you cannot customize your drinks like you would of been able to in the past. Your drinks arrive your food arrives and then that’s it when it comes to interacting with a server. We did have someone come by twice but both times we got tired of waiting and went to get someone before they came by. For simple things like refills on drinks. I get that you want to decrease the amount contact with people. But you see a empty glass that’s a sign you need to stop by that table. The food was mixed when it comes to taste and quality. The meat has great taste, not hard and is in the top 5 in the city. The buns are fresh, fluffy and the right size. One issue with the food is the egg on the Kuma’s burger, it was over cooked underneath to the point it was turning green, even with it being over cooked the yolk was still nice and runny. The food is still great and except for the egg the burgers are the best gourmet burgers in Chicago. They need to revisit their service model as this will not work. A quick solution is have a button to request service or assistance from a server for addressing a issue or a simple refill. I am very disappointed and if I decide to come back it will only be for a to go order only.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John D. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here with friends for the chicken strips which they said were amazing. To me they were just normal chicken strips, however, the sweet potato fries were incredible! Glad they have a large open outdoor patio because as this is a heavy metal themed eatery, the music inside is heavy metal. It's not my scene but still had a unique ambiance with friendly service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Roberto R. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s a bit odd that this place opens RIGHT at the lunch hour, their website ordering system is a bit funky in placing an order for lunch time pick up. As I was in the area, I decided to Uber Eats a chicken sandwich and figured I’d time it for about 12:30 as the posted time of opening is 12 noon. My Uber eats app said my order was ready, I walked the few minutes it takes me to get there and to my surprise they hadn’t even began my order yet - let alone be ready with it. As disappointed as I was, since I had paid for it I decided to wait. And wait. They gave me an explanation that “Uber made a mistake that the order isn’t ready yet” which is a bit hard to believe but gave the owner the benefit of the doubt. No apology whatsoever. The sandwich was great and fries were alright. One thing, whatever is in that ketchup … it has a KICK! Def recommend fries and the chicken sandwich could’ve been a few more minutes in the fryer/heated up but of course I’m sure they were compensate for me waiting…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M W. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Omg the original Kim’s is fire!!!! Burger cooked perfect! Fries spot on! Definitely definitely need to get the homemade ketchup. At first it seems heavy. On the vinegar till you get the kick!! First visit to Chicago but next time I come back and bring the family this will be my first dinner spot with them!!

  • 5/5 Big Dub H. 8 months ago on Google
    It has been four years since I last visited and it was just as good as I remember! This place is seriously quirky with a metal music soundtrack and a throwback horror film playing on the big tv. Worth it for the atmosphere alone, but the burgers are incredible. No one else can make a sugar waffle work in a burger like these guys!

  • 5/5 Tyler W. 2 years ago on Google
    I have nothing but good things to say! Now that I’ve been going for a while, I can say for sure that Kuma’s Corner has quickly become THE spot that I recommend people go to for a great burger. Their staff is awesome, and their variety is excellent (it only gets better too, as a new burger is featured every month)! To top it all off, they’re super in-touch with their community/fanbase!

  • 5/5 Richard P. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a delicious and juicy burger. Definitely make sure to get their signature Kuma’s burger. The bacon was cooked to a perfect crisp and the egg was buttery. The meat just melted in my mouth.

  • 5/5 Matt Q. 6 months ago on Google
    Cool heavy-metal themed bar and restaurant in the heart of the Fulton St. district. Easy walking distance from Morgan stop. Big menu mainly featuring themed burgers. A lot of unique combinations - an ultra garlic and spicy burger, lots of bacon burgers as well. Portions were huge - we'll worth the money I thought. Was there for lunch on a Friday - had a mushroom swiss burger and took half home. Lots of beer choices - had a 3 Floyds IPA which was excellent. Heavy metal music was playing but not overly loud and could talk with other people in our group. Looked like they had a lot of bands come in as well would be fun to come back to on a weekend night. Cool spot!

  • 5/5 Richard S. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the returning Gwar burger and can honestly say it’s one of the best and most unique burger experiences I’ve had in my life. Putting a funnel cake ON A BURGER is not something I’d have thought of, and they pulled it off so well! The macaroni and cheese was also absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this place. The server was excellent too. High recommend!

  • 4/5 BC C. 2 years ago on Google
    Hope you are ready for some heavy metal. Music was blaring when I got there, but they did lower in a bit after 6 pm. Mini sliders were decent. Beer was cold and lots of options. Service was ok.

  • 5/5 Brett F. 8 months ago on Google
    I finally got to visit the third Kuma's Corner location and they didn't disappoint. The appetizers, burgers and mac-n-cheese were fantastic. This location was a bit milder than the original and Schaumburg locations. The music wasn't as loud and I knew every song that we heard. The other locations seem to play more obscure or a wider variety of bands which I enjoy as I pick up some new bands to check out.

  • 5/5 Irenes J. 2 years ago on Google
    Very busy location ! Expect long waiting times . Loved the outdoor patio & The staff is friendly & welcoming .

  • 4/5 Kendra W. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m a huge fan of Kuma’s Corner in Indianapolis, and I have to say the food didn’t quite stack up to the Indy location, but the general vibe and beer selection was fantastic. Worth a visit for sure!

  • 5/5 Samantha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Music is not my style but burgers are sooo good. I would go here just for the burgers on a nice weather day to sit outside and enjoy. This burger is the one with the pull pork on it I forgot what's its called but so delicious.

  • 5/5 danicajhey 1 year ago on Google
    Great burger spot in trendy Fulton Market. Very rock and roll with loud metal music. Good service snd friendly staff. Fantastic selection of delicious & unique burgers.

  • 4/5 Julianna J. 1 year ago on Google
    We were in West Loop for a wedding and finally got to try Kuma's corner. The burgers were delicious and the music was well matched. It was a hot day in Chicago and the place was nicely open to Fulton market (but nobody sat outside). Burger choices were great - the jalapeño burger tasted fresh and tasty. It would be nice if they had more choices without cheese.

  • 5/5 Omar A. 2 years ago on Google
    The Goatsnake burger was phenomenal. The goat cheese definitely made it all better! The Mac and cheese of the month was even better! You get a great size portion for the price. My girlfriend and I split it and we took home over half. Staff was friendly, food was great, clean and great atmosphere for burgers and beer.

  • 5/5 Ralph C. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here on September 3rd 2022 before seeing Rammstein. All I can say is if you’re a metal head that loves good food this is the place for you. I had The mastodon burger if you ever go to Kuma’s Corner I highly recommend it. Don’t mind the half eaten burger in the photo it just means it was good food

  • 5/5 Luis A. 2 years ago on Google
    Ok, Kuma’s Corner is the BEST BURGER PLACE in Chicago!!! Forget Five Guys. Forget Epic Burger. Forget Walhburgers. Totally worth the money and wait!!! They even offered water for my dog!! Great staff and great street views. I’ve used to deliver for this spot and their original location on Belmont. So many people get these burger and so many regulars. Love them.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Paid multi-storey car park
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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