There was no food served at the original Billy Goat tavern on Madison Street, but on the day the Goat opens on Hubbard Street its most popular menu item is one that is referred to as a “double-hamburger-on-toasted-roll-with-chopped-onions-and-relish.”
But with Sam working the grill, the place begins to echo with his distinctive pitch to customers walking down the stairs: “Cheezborger, Cheezborger! No fries, chips! No Pepsi, Coke!
The date is December 12th. The year is a little fuzzy. Stop by and wish the old goat happy birthday!
Chicago’s #1 tavern owner. Bar none.
You remember it like it was yesterday. You know where you were and who you were with. One year ago today, the Billy Goat Curse was lifted. Cubs fans from around the world celebrated. Especially the fans at Billy Goat Tavern!
When the Cubs received their World Series rings, the Goat was not forgotten. It featured 108 diamonds and one Chicago jewel.
This weekend, runners will descend on the Loop to race through the streets for the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K race benefiting the Make-a-Wish foundation! If you’re running the race or watching a participant, stop on by the Billy Goat under Michigan Avenue and say hi! We’ve get the perfect post-race cheezborger and beer for lunch! The race route brings runners just close enough to Billy Goat to hear us shouting “Cheezborger, Cheezborger!” So cross the finish line and head on over for your reward!
