The 50/50 Patty Difference

Our signature patties blend 50% Applewood-smoked bacon with 50% Angus beef, ground together and handmade fresh every day. When the bacon fat melts into the beef during cooking, it seasons every bite from the inside out.

This isn’t a frozen puck from a factory. Each patty is crafted by culinary students training under Chef Ed Musto. No preservatives. No flavor enhancers. Just real ingredients made the right way.

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Applewood-smoked bacon for sweet, mild smokiness
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Handmade fresh daily—never frozen
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Crafted by culinary students under professional chefs
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No chemical preservatives or enhancers

Choose Your Patty

Any burger can be made with your preferred patty style

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50/50 Blend
Our Signature
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Black Angus
100% Beef
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Halal Beef
Certified
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Chicken
Grilled Breast
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Veggie
Handmade

Signature Burgers

Bold flavors, premium ingredients, and combinations you won’t find anywhere else in Schaumburg

Chicago Prime Rib Burger with rosemary prime rib, Swiss and Pepper Jack cheese on pretzel bun Best Seller

Chicago Prime Rib Burger

Steakhouse Meets Burger Joint

This record-breaking creation stacks slow-roasted rosemary-infused prime rib on top of our 50/50 patties. Dual cheeses—nutty Swiss and spicy Pepper Jack—melt into braised mushrooms and homemade steak sauce. Served on a grilled Turano pretzel bun.

What’s On It

Two 50/50 patties • Slow-roasted rosemary prime rib • Swiss cheese • Pepper Jack cheese • Braised mushrooms • Homemade steak sauce • Grilled Turano pretzel bun

⭐ Named “Best Burger in Schaumburg” by sales record
Whiskey Burger with whiskey-glazed bacon, cheddar, and red wine mushrooms Award Winner

Whiskey Burger

Sweet Heat with Complex Layers

Our award-winning Whiskey BBQ sauce—made with Jim Beam bourbon and brown sugar—takes center stage. Whiskey-glazed Applewood bacon, tangy horseradish mayo, and red wine-marinated mushrooms create layers of flavor that build with every bite.

What’s On It

Two 50/50 patties • Whiskey-glazed Applewood bacon • Cheddar cheese • Horseradish mayo • Red wine mushrooms • Grilled Turano bun

🏆 Same sauce that won “Best Wings in the ‘Burbs”
I'm Fat Burger with pulled pork, mac and cheese, and three cheese blend on Texas toast Record Breaker

I’m Fat Burger

Now Made The Original Way With Pulled Pork

Created with Jay and Rick from Chicago’s I’m Fat Podcast, this monster broke our all-time sales record. BBQ pulled pork piles onto two 50/50 patties, smothered in Wisconsin cheddar mac & cheese and a three-cheese blend. So massive it requires Texas toast to hold it together.

What’s On It

Two 50/50 patties • BBQ pulled pork • Wisconsin cheddar mac & cheese • Three-cheese blend (Buffalo Milk Mozzarella, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Sharp Provolone) • Whiskey BBQ sauce • Buttered breadcrumbs • Grilled Texas toast

🎙️ Use code “IMFAT” for 10% off online orders

🍔 Rotating Monthly Specials

Chef Ed creates new burger specials every month. Past creations have been featured on WGN Morning News. Follow us on social media or ask your server about this month’s limited-time burger.

📺 Featured on WGN News
🔄 New Creation Each Month
🏈 Special Bears Game Burgers

As Seen On

Frato’s burgers have been featured across Chicago media

What Burger Fans Say

“Frato’s has the best burgers in Schaumburg. You can tell the patties are handmade, and the flavors are incredible!”

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Kevin D. Schaumburg, IL

“I searched for ‘burgers near me’ and found Frato’s. Now it’s my go-to spot. The Chicago Prime Rib Burger is unreal.”

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Josh L. Roselle, IL

“The burgers were juicy and full of flavor. This little laid-back eatery is a hidden gem worth the drive.”

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Sarah M. TripAdvisor Review

Burger Questions Answered

Our signature 50/50 patties blend 50% Applewood-smoked bacon with 50% Angus beef, ground together and handmade fresh daily. The bacon fat melts into the beef during cooking, creating an incredibly juicy, flavorful burger from the inside out.
Yes! We offer halal beef patties as a substitution on any burger. We also have halal chicken breast options. Our halal meats come from certified suppliers.
We offer five patty options: our signature 50/50 bacon-beef blend (default), 100% Black Angus beef, halal beef, grilled chicken breast, and our handmade veggie patty made from potato, mushroom, barley, and seasonings.
The bacon content in our 50/50 patties can cause a pink appearance even when the burger is fully cooked to a safe temperature. This is normal and doesn’t indicate undercooking—it’s just the nature of the bacon-beef blend.
Absolutely. Every burger patty is handmade fresh daily by our culinary team. We never use frozen patties, and we don’t add any chemical preservatives or flavor enhancers. Our culinary students train under professional chefs to craft each patty.
The I’m Fat Burger was created in collaboration with Jay Zawaski and Rick Camp from the Chicago-based I’m Fat Podcast. It features two 50/50 patties, BBQ pulled pork, Wisconsin cheddar mac & cheese, a three-cheese blend, and Whiskey BBQ sauce—all served on grilled Texas toast. It broke our sales record when launched in 2021.

Ready for a Real Burger?

Skip the frozen patties. Taste the difference handmade makes.

Order Online Now Call (847) 895-2122
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Location 628 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg