I just tried Moody's based on their Citysearch rating and, honestly, I was disappointed. There were some things that were great, such as the parking lot next door and the outdoor patio, but other things were rather ordinary, such as the hamburger and the price, or subpar, such as the fries and the service. \r
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Starting with the great, their outdoor patio is very nice, especially on a cool summer day. However, even on a somewhat breezy day during their slow afternoon period, you were lightly bathed in smoke, so if you can't stand being around smokers, eating on their patio won't save you. The parking lot is great, though it's not that big and I suspect that it fills up during their evening rush, leaving you at the mercy of street parking. \r
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I ordered the bleu cheese burger and it was good, but I think the label best burger in Chicago is overstating things. It came with lettuce and onion, but no tomato, and with fries and a pickle wedge on the side. It didn't cost too much, though it wasn't as cheap as your typical Chicago-style burger and hot dog joint. \r
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For the bad, I went in the late afternoon (around 4) and I have to agree with the reviewer who called the service indifferent. I also really disliked the fries. I've had that style before (they remind me of the fries you get at The Great Steak & Potato Company in mall food courts) and they just taste burnt to me. I think it's the oil they cook with but whatever it is, I don't like it. However, that's a matter of taste and I know lots of people really like them. \r
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All told, I would go back but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back.
Pros: Outdoor patio, parking
Cons: Overrated, french fries
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