Schaumburg · Since our first Bears burgers
Burger of the Month Hall of Fame
Every limited-run burger in our archive, from Chef Ed’s Bears Burger of the Week to today’s Burger of the Month. What was on each one, and which favorites come back every year.
Back by demand
The ones you keep asking for.
Most burgers run one month and retire. These three earned a comeback.
Every March · 2022, 2025, 2026
Reuben Burger
Braised corned beef brisket, homemade bacon sauerkraut, Swiss and house Thousand Island on grilled Turano marble rye.
May 2026
Quesabirria Burger
Slow-cooked chicken birria, Monterey Jack, cilantro, onion and lettuce on a bun soaked in homemade consommé.
Every June · 2024, 2025, 2026
Tikka Masala Burger
Chicken tikka in masala sauce, mozzarella and provolone, red onion and spinach on a grilled Turano bun.
2021–2026
One month. One burger. Then it’s gone.
Every one built on two of our handmade bacon and Black Angus patties, newest first. Some were made with local partners.
2026
April 2026
Italian Beef Smash Burger
Scratch-roasted Italian beef, provolone and giardiniera on a jus-dipped pretzel bun, with au jus for dipping.
Also in 2026: the Reuben Burger (March), Quesabirria Burger (May) and Tikka Masala Burger (June). See Back by demand.
2025
January 2025
Classic Fredo Burger
A tomato focaccia bun with vodka sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, plus a crispy chicken tender, spinach and red onion.
July 2025
Firestick Burger
A peri peri chicken tender, cheddar, lettuce and garlic aioli on a giant handmade mozzarella stick bun.
August 2025
Tinga Smash Burger
Smoky chicken tinga and Chihuahua cheese smashed between quesadilla buns, with lettuce, salsa verde and sour cream on the side.
Also in 2025: the Reuben Burger (March) and Tikka Masala Burger (June). See Back by demand.
2024
November 2024
Big Mac n Cheese Burger
Frato’s Big Mac sauce, aged cheddar mac n cheese, onion, tomato, pickles, lettuce and American cheese. Rated 9.5 out of 10 by Chef Mike Haracz.
Also in 2024: the Tikka Masala Burger (June). See Back by demand.
2023
January 2023
Le Paris Pulled Pork Burger
Honey goat cheese, French pulled pork, red onion and whiskey-glazed bacon over a balsamic raspberry spring mix.
June 2023
CollaborationBig Bad Wolf Burger
Made with @bearsbbqden: andouille sausage, pulled BBQ pork, bacon and honey onions under a scratch-made Guinness stout cheese.
2022
January 2022
As seen on TVWindy City Live Burger
The return of the burger featured on Windy City Live: a buffalo mac n cheese bun with a panko crust, sharp cheddar and maple mayo.
February 2022
Black Truffle BBQ Burger
Smoked Texas brisket in black truffle BBQ sauce over Swiss cheese and BBQ coleslaw, on grilled dark marble rye.
May 2022
Smoked Country Steak Burger
Blue cheese crumbles, garlic rosemary mushrooms, smoked prime rib steak and scratch-made hollandaise on a pretzel bun.
July 2022
Smoked Bourbon BBQ Burger
Pepper jack, grilled bourbon onions, smoked Texas brisket and smoked bourbon BBQ crushed tomatoes.
August 2022
Big Kahuna Burger
A Pulp Fiction nod: pepper jack, rum-infused grilled pineapple, teriyaki-glazed bacon and spicy cilantro mayo.
November 2022
Pig Candy Burger
Pepper jack, spicy southern-style lettuce, maple-glazed “pig candy” bacon and Tennessee BBQ on thick Texas toast.
December 2022
Hawaiian Lava Burger
Chihuahua cheese, fresh pineapple, Canadian bacon, Worcestershire onions and spicy lava sour cream on a pretzel bun.
Also in 2022: the Reuben Burger (March). See Back by demand.
2021
November 2021
CollaborationWake N Bacon Burger
Made with Brew & Grow Roselle’s Fatalli pepper beer: beer-battered onion rings tossed in Fatalli mango BBQ, Swiss and cheddar, and a bacon beer glaze, on a pretzel bun.
December 2021
CollaborationHard Winter Mocha Burger
Made with Rebel Hard Coffee’s mocha latte: brown sugar mocha-glazed bacon, a fried egg, spicy winter aioli and pepper jack on coffee-dusted patties and Texas toast.
Where it started
Chef Ed’s Bears Burger of the Week.
Every week of the Bears season, Chef Ed Musto built a burger from the food of the team the Bears were playing, paired it with an American craft beer, and changed it the day after the game. WGN News covered it.
Week 1 · 2014
Buffalo Bleu Burger
vs. Buffalo Bills
Bleu cheese crumbles, carrot and celery slaw and buffalo wing sauce mayo on a grilled Turano ciabatta bun.
Week 3 · 2014
New York Pastrami Burger
vs. New York Jets
Sliced pastrami, garlic cream cheese, sauerkraut, tomato and stone-ground mustard on a grilled Turano pretzel bun.
Week 4 · 2014
Wisconsin Dairy Burger
vs. Green Bay Packers
Wisconsin mozzarella and cheddar plus Wisconsin cheese curds fried in a cinnamon batter, on a double-buttered pretzel bun.
Week 5 · 2014
Carolina BBQ Burger
vs. Carolina Panthers
Sweet and sour red coleslaw with vanilla and a tangy Carolina-style BBQ sauce on a homemade hush puppy bun.
Week 6 · 2014
Atlanta’s Crown of Donuts Burger
vs. Atlanta Falcons
Cheddar cheese grits, applewood-smoked bacon and homemade molasses ketchup between two glazed donuts.
Week 7 · 2014
Miami Cuban Burger
vs. Miami Dolphins
Sliced ham, dill pickles and Swiss cheese with Cubano spices and Dijon mustard on a grilled Cuban roll.
Week 9 · 2014
Pull-It-Together Burger
Bye week
Pickles, cheddar cheese sauce and the chef’s black pepper BBQ pulled pork. Named for what the Bears needed to do.
Week 11 · 2014
Minnesota Maple Burger
vs. Minnesota Vikings
White American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, sweet and sour cucumber and homemade maple syrup ketchup.
Week 12 · 2014
Tampa Bay Cuban Beef Burger
vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The chef’s slow-cooked Cuban beef stew (ropa vieja), fresh cilantro and tomato on a grilled ciabatta bun.
Week 1 · 2015
Wisconsin Cheddar Beer Brat Burger
vs. Green Bay Packers
Season 4 of the Bears Burger of the Week kicked off with a cheddar beer brat burger for the Packers game.
Big-game finales and specials
Big Game · 2015
Seahawks Burger vs. Patriots Burger
Season finale
Pick a side. Patriots: Boston baked beans and an apple whiskey glaze on a potato bun. Seahawks: blackberry teriyaki, thick-cut bacon, spinach and pickled carrot.
1 week · March 2016
Duck Fat Burger
Back by request
Homemade honey brown mustard, the chef’s fries fried in duck fat and a fried egg on a grilled Turano bun.
Bye week · 2016
The Lucille Burger
Walking Dead tribute
Horseradish mayo, fried onion frizzles, cheesy chili mac and red-dyed bacon fat “blood splatter” on a pretzel bun.
Big Game · 2017
Super BBQ Bacon Burger
Falcons vs. Patriots
Sweet coleslaw, applewood-smoked bacon, white American cheese, grilled peach BBQ sauce and New England-style kettle chips.
Big Game · 2018
Boston Cheesesteak Burger
Patriots vs. Eagles
Sliced Italian beef under mozzarella, grilled peppers, horseradish mayo and Boston kettle chips on a pretzel bun.
In 2019 our culinary students took over, split into teams that created a Khalil Mack & Cheese burger each month for the Bears’ opponents. In 2020 we added local food bloggers to the teams.
Questions
Burger of the Month questions, answered.
Can I still order a burger from the Hall of Fame?
Not unless it’s back on the menu. Each Burger of the Month runs for one month only. A few favorites return every year: the Reuben Burger every March and the Tikka Masala Burger every June. This month’s burger is always on our Burger of the Month page.
Which burgers come back every year?
The Reuben Burger returns every March and the Tikka Masala Burger returns every June. The Quesabirria Burger came back in May 2026.
What patty is on a Frato's specialty burger?
Our signature patty is half Black Angus beef and half smoked apple bacon, made by hand. All-beef is available too.
Can I get the Burger of the Month as a chicken sandwich?
Yes. The Burger of the Month comes as a chicken sandwich too, under the Burger of the Month category when you order online. A halal option is available; see our halal page for details.
What was the Bears Burger of the Week?
Before the Burger of the Month, Chef Ed Musto created a new burger every week of the Chicago Bears season, inspired by the food of the team the Bears were playing. It changed the day after each game and was featured on WGN News.
Now serving
Don’t miss the next one.
A new Burger of the Month starts on the 1st. See this month’s burger, browse our everyday burgers, or call (847) 895-2122. 628 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193.