Billy Goat Tavern (The Original) • 1934

The Billy Goat Tavern, established in 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, is a historic eatery known for its straightforward North American cuisine. The original location, now at Lower Michigan Avenue, serves iconic cheeseburgers, famously known as "Cheezborgers." It gained fame through its connection to the Curse of the Billy Goat and a classic Saturday Night Live sketch. The tavern's unique history and subterranean setting attract locals and visitors alike.