Illinois Burger So Good, Guy Fieri Ranked It in His Top 5 on Triple D

At this point, it's almost a full-time hobby: chasing down Guy Fieri's food recommendations. We've written about his delicious picks from all over Illinois and Wisconsin. See what burger rocketed to the top of his all-time favorites.

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All of the Mayor of Flavortown's food recommendations have left my stomach happy and my waistband emotionally damaged (briefly). This burger joint, and pretty much anything on their menu, is remarkably good, but one burger stands above.

One of Guy Fieri's Favorite Burgers Ever Came From This Illinois Spot

This absolute unit of a burger starts with a 10-ounce patty, aggressively seasoned with blackening spices like cayenne, paprika, and garlic powder. Then comes the kicker: a heaping pile of spicy beef chili, raw red onions, a melted blanket of pepper jack cheese, and a pretzel bun holding the chaos together — barely.

The Black Sabbath Burger

The first time Guy Fieri bit into it, he immediately declared it one of the top five burgers he's ever eaten on Diners, Dirve-Ins, and Dives, according to a recent post from TheTakeout.com. And this man has had hundreds.

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Where do you find this burger masterpiece? At a heavy metal-themed joint that goes all in on flavor and vibe — Kum's Corner.

I visited their Schaumburg location, but they've also got one in Chicago if you're city-bound. Either way, it's worth every toll, parking fee, and food coma.

Fair warning: portions are generous, so bring an appetite

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