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We Asked, You Answered: Who Serves The Best Burger In Des Plaines?

Is it the Choo-Choo? Paradise Pup? Beacon Tap?

We might have known that would knock all of the other burger joints in Des Plaines out of the park, when we asked readers to chime in on Facebook and let us in on where they go when they need a burger fix. Paradise Pup, which has been a city staple for more than 25 years, beat out local competitors, The Choo-Choo, , that place with the golden arches and more as the number one choice for burgers  in Des Plaines. (Coincidentally, we were at a wedding over the weekend and overheard a whole table at the reception raving about Paradise Pup.)

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Here's what a few of you had to say:

Jimmy Barnes: Paradise Pup hands down! Though The Beacon Tap has great burgers and the best potato skins in town.

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Kevin Duffy: I wish Des Plaines had more places to choose from, but if you are looking a good burger fast, then Paradise Pup. If you are looking for a good burger to sit down and enjoy then go to Club Casa. 

Lucy Sanders: No contest- Paradise Pup.

Penny Collins Dwiel: Paradise Pup, nothing else in town is as good!

Sarah Walsh: Paradise Pup hands down...with grilled onions....man, I am now hungry...lol.

Paradise Pup is open Mon-Sat 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Must try items: 1/3 pound Char Cheddar Burger, 3 Layer Fries (melted cheddar, sour cream and bacon bits...mmmm...bacony) and the Char Pup.

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