Adrian Kane
Editorial Director, West Coast
Adrian oversees the Infatuation's West Coast and Midwest markets. She joined the company in 2017, and has written hundreds of reviews and guides in Chicago.
CHIReview
Red Hot Ranch is a fast food spot that works perfectly as either a cheap lunch option or your last stop after a night out. The counter-service Bucktown location is small and has a couple of picnic tables outside. Their burger is smashed thin with crispy edges, and it’s one of the best in the city at its price range. The menu also includes a Depression Dog, as well as milkshakes and fried shrimp by the pound. Just know, it's cash only.
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