Crusade Burger Bar – American
Crusade Burger Bar pulses with a defiant, high-energy spirit, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of seared beef and the irresistible pull of molten cheese curds. This bold sanctuary elevates the classic burger joint into a culinary destination, pairing salt-dusted pretzels and decadent buffalo chicken dip with provocatively named creations that challenge the palate. From the crisp textures of a loaded taco salad to the unapologetic indulgence of the "Bite the Flesh," every dish serves as a testament to creative flair and a passion for boundary-pushing comfort food.
209 South Bridge Street, Yorkville 60560 https://crusadeburgers.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, pescatarian
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate Crusade for its high-quality cuisine and satisfying portions, frequently noting that the menu offers a consistently memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment and welcoming atmosphere, which is complemented by polite, knowledgeable service from a staff that truly understands the menu. Praised for its inviting vibe and impressive food quality, the establishment leaves diners eager to return to explore more of the offerings.
Menu
- Baked Pretzels - $13: Salted soft pretzels with cheese sauce and jalapeno honey mustard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Curds - $13: Hand battered and deep-fried, served with hot sauce and ranch dressing.
- Goat Cheese - $11: Seasoned goat cheese baked in tomato sauce served with grilled garlic toast.
- Nachos - $15: Pico de gallo, seasoned sour cream, three cheese sauce, cilantro. Choice of Ground Beef, Pulled Pork, Grilled Chicken, or Braised Brisket.
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - $13: Topped with green onions. Served with tortilla chips and celery
- Crusader Salad - $5: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, crouton, choice of dressing
- Caesar Salad - $5: Romaine, pickled red onion, crouton, Caesar dressing
- Taco Salad - $16: Tortilla chips, shredded blackened chicken, refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce tossed in ranch, pico de gallo, and pickled jalapeños
- Bite the Flesh - $18: 8oz beef patty, white cheddar, grilled onions, BBQ brisket, mac n' cheese, bacon bits.
- Phony Tough, Crazy Brave - $18: 8oz beef patty, white cheddar, onion ring, bbq sauce, bacon jam
- Caught in a Smash - $15: Double smash patty, American cheese, thinly sliced onion, crusade sauce.
- The Dirty - $18: 8oz beef patty, white cheddar cheese, PBR braised onions, onion straws, chipotle aioli.
- The Hangover - $18: 8oz beef patty, American cheese, bacon, hash browns, fried egg, mayonnaise.
- You’re the One for Me, Fatty! - $18: 8oz beef patty, aged white cheddar, ancho brisket, avocado pico de gallo, cilantro cream.
- El Pastor - $18: 8oz beef patty, pepperjack, pulled pork, pineapple, grilled onion, cilantro cream.
- The Vegan - $17: Impossible patty, vegan mozzarella, teriyaki cucumber pepper salad.
- Build Your Own Burger - $14: 8oz beef patty on brioche bun. All items available a la carte.
- Death Gobbler - $18: Turkey patty, pepperjack, honey chipotle spread, avocado, lettuce, tomato
- Fox Republic Burger - $18: 8oz beef patty, Fox Republic Lattis Lager braised mushrooms and onions, swiss cheese, arugula, house-made garlic lemon aioli
- Maize Runner - $18: 8oz beef patty, pepperjack, pulled pork, guacamole, elotes, and house-made chipotle aioli
- Metal Mango - $15: Two smash patties, white cheddar cheese, house-made mango habanero aioli, and crispy onions
- The Skin Of A Killer - $15: Two smash patties, provolone cheese, grilled onion, and house-made chimichurri aioli made with jalapeños
- Bean Caught Stealing - $17: House-made black bean burger, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and lemon basil aioli
- Hero of Hyrule - $16: Grilled chicken breast, herbed goat cheese, bacon bits, arugula, honey, and habanero aioli
- Nashville Hot Chicken - $16: Breaded chicken, house-made hot-oil, pepper jack cheese, spicy pickles, and a mix of diced jalapeños, peaches, bacon and onion
- Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich - $16: Tender Philly-style beef with melted provolone, topped with sauteed onions and smoky poblano peppers, served with au jus
- Traditional Mac - $13: Three cheese sauce
- Broccoli Mac - $15: Broccoli, bacon bits, three cheese sauce, parmesan.
- Buffalo Mac - $16: Breaded chicken tossed in hot sauce, celery, bleu cheese, three cheese sauce.
- Brisket Mac - $16: Pulled brisket, pickled onion, three cheese sauce, parmesan.
- Death By Oreo - $16: Cookies and cream shake, chocolate icing, Oreo crumb rim, Oreo brownie, cookies and cream ice cream, fudge bar, Hershey's cookies and cream pieces.
- High Altitude - $16: Biscoff cookie butter shake, vanilla icing, Biscoff cookie crumb rim, Biscoff cake, cookie butter icing, caramel drizzle.
- Me Want Cookie - $16: Cookie dough shake, vanilla icing, Cookie Crisp rim, Cookie Monster cookie dough ice cream, chocolate chip cookie, Oreos.
- The Cereal Killer - $16: Fruity Pebbles shake, vanilla icing, mini marshmallow rim, waffle ice cream sandwich, vanilla cupcake, donut holes, strawberry.
- Adult Black Cow - $12: Dark rum, 1919 Root Beer, vanilla soft serve, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and a cherry
- Coffee Caramel Crush - $13: Vanilla vodka, coffee liquor, vanilla soft serve, caramel, and a Biscotti cookie
- Ebony & Ivory - $13: Bourbon, vanilla soft serve, whipped cream, and Abuelita powder
- Peanut Butter Jelly Crime - $13: Chica Chida Peanut Butter Tequila, vanilla soft serve ice cream, grape jelly, whipped cream, and vanilla wafer
- Chica Fresa - $13: Banana liqueur, dark rum, vanilla soft serve ice cream, strawberry puree, whipped cream, and dehydrated strawberries
- Crusade Old Fashioned - $12: Four Roses Bourbon, demerara, orange bitters, angostura.
- Grapefruit Dream - $13: Vodka, grapefruit liquor, triple sec, simple syrup, lemon juice.
- Crusade Margarita - $13: Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave nectar, and salt rim.
- The Rumbling - $12: House-Infused jalapeño tequila, raspberry puree, lime juice, and soda water
- Killed by Death - $11: Cherry and vanilla infused bourbon, Mexican coke.
- Subtleties - $12: Vodka, pineapple juice, orgeat, lime juice, and amaretto
- Bloody Crusader - $14: Vodka, Jimmy Luv's Bloody Mary Mix, hot sauce, Tajin rim, meat stick, cheese cubes, pickle, celery, lemon, lime, olives, and pork rind
- Ashtray Heart - $11: Mezcal, blood orange syrup, coconut puree, lime juice, agave nectar, and salt rim
- The Lost Woods - $11: Gin, muddled cucumbers, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice, and soda water
- Fields of Elation - $12: House-infused basil vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, strawberry puree, and soda water
- Fires of Mordor-nada - $12: House-infused jalapeno tequila, triple sec, mango puree, lime juice, agave nectar, chamoy, and Tajin rim
- Virtual Reality - $13: White rum, elderflower liqueur, orange juice, lime juice, orgeat, and dark rum floater
- Silent Princess - $13: Empress Indigo Gin, lavender syrup, lemon juice, lemon peel, and lavender sprig
- Soul Crusher - $11: White rum, blackberry simple syrup, lemon juice, edible glitter, and soda water
- YOUtopia - $12: House-infused vanilla vodka, filthy cherry syrup, lemon juice, and amaretto
- Crusade Mule - $10: Vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer.
- Crusade Mojito - $11: White rum, mint, simple syrup, lime, soda water.
- This Sangria Slaps - $11: House made sangria mix, orange juice, and choice of Red or White wine
- Black Stoned Cherry (THC Infused) - $11: Cheech & Chong's Magic Mule 5mg THC seltzer, lime juice, and filthy cherry syrup
- Puff Puff Paloma (THC Infused) - $11: Cheech & Chong's Grapefruit Twist 5mg THC seltzer, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave nectar, salt rim
- As You Wish (Dirty Soda) - $6: Lime juice, coconut puree, heavy cream, and Diet Coke
- Scorched Earth (Dirty Soda) - $6: Coconut puree, pineapple juice, and Sprite
- Good & Evil (Dirty Soda) - $6: Vanilla syrup, heavy cream, and Orange Fanta
- Beautiful Mutants (Dirty Soda) - $6: Peach syrup, vanilla syrup, lime juice, heavy cream, and Sprite
- Seize the Seconds (Dirty Soda) - $6: Blue raspberry syrup, coconut puree, orange juice, and Sprite
- Wasteland (Dirty Soda) - $6: Coconut puree, Mr. Pibb
- Cabernet, Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection - $9
- Pinot Noir, Bouchard Pere & Fils Bourgogne - $9
- Pinot Grigio, Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Vibrance - $9
- Chardonnay, Black Stallion - $10
- Prosecco, Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection - $8
- Mencia, Castro Ventosa 'El Castro de Valtuille' - $11
- Red Blend, Gnarly Head Wines '1924 Limited Edition Whiskey Barrel Aged' - $11
- Rose', Angeline - $8
Frequently Asked Questions about Crusade Burger Bar
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the high-quality cuisine, satisfying portions, and welcoming atmosphere complemented by polite, knowledgeable service and an inviting vibe.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Baked Pretzels accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, serving as a nut-free, vegetarian, and pescatarian option for diners.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 5.0/5 rating, this budget-friendly ($) establishment offers excellent value through high-quality cuisine and satisfying portions.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers highlight a pleasant, welcoming environment and inviting vibe complemented by polite, knowledgeable service and a high-energy spirit.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Families will appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, polite service, and budget-friendly menu featuring approachable options like baked pretzels and cheese curds.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the restaurant for its high-quality cuisine, satisfying portions, and welcoming atmosphere, resulting in a perfect 5.0/5 rating.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Crusade Burger Bar has a website at https://crusadeburgers.com/, though the provided information does not specify online ordering availability.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers no specific vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb options, primarily featuring nut-free, pescatarian, and vegetarian dishes like baked pretzels.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) burger bar offers a casual, high-energy dining experience with an inviting vibe and welcoming atmosphere.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the Bite the Flesh, Phony Tough, Crazy Brave, and The Hangover burgers, alongside buffalo chicken dip.