DMK Burger Bar on North Sheffield Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood has been one of the city’s most celebrated burger destinations since David Morton and Michael Kornick opened it in 2009, building a menu around quality sourcing, creative toppings, and the kind of elevated bar burger that treats the format with the seriousness it deserves. It appeared in Season 12, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Slammin’ Sammies,” which aired October 17, 2011. Guy Fieri found a Chicago burger kitchen doing everything from scratch — house-ground beef, house-made condiments, hand-cut fries — in a setting that makes the burger the main event rather than an afterthought.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: DMK Burger Bar
City: Chicago, Illinois
Cuisine: Burgers / Bar Food
DDD Season: 12
DDD Episode: 9
Episode Title: Slammin’ Sammies
Original Air Date: October 17, 2011
Address: 2954 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773-360-8686
Website: https://dmkburgerbar.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The No. 1 Burger — house-ground beef with aged cheddar, house-made mustard, and bread and butter pickles on a brioche bun — is the signature that defines what DMK does. The No. 5 with fried egg, bacon, and sharp cheddar is the breakfast-burger hybrid most regulars consider the best on the menu. The Veggie Burger, made from scratch rather than from a commercial patty, is the option that proves the kitchen takes every order seriously. The Hand-Cut Fries with house-made dipping sauces are the side most tables add automatically. The Craft Beer Selection, curated to pair with the burger menu, is as serious as the food program. Find a Chicago hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours and additional locations.
Address: 2954 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773-360-8686
Website: https://dmkburgerbar.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Slammin’ Sammies episode on Amazon and bring the burger energy home with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Burger Joint Seasoning.
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DMK Burger Bar appeared in Season 12, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Slammin’ Sammies,” originally aired October 17, 2011.