National Double Cheeseburger Day in DeKalb, IL

By Tatianna Salisbury

Yes, National Double Cheeseburger day is a thing, a fantastic burger-gasmic day when you can down two huge angus beef patties smothered in cheese, and no one can judge you. Isn’t that the dream?

DeKalb is full of some fantastic eateries, some of which have delicious double cheeseburgers, perfect for celebrating today in savory style. 

Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 West Lincoln Hwy., is home to the Fat Boy burger, which includes two patties layered with cheddar and American cheeses, grilled onions and secret house sauce. Steak ‘n Shake, 2380 Sycamore Rd., serves up a wonderful variety of double burgers, such as the garlic double steak burger, bacon lover’s, guacamole or jalapeño crunch. 

Portillos, 1780 DeKalb Ave., has an impressive selection of char-broiled burgers packed with bacon, cheese and walked through a garden of fresh vegetables. The hidden treasure of double cheeseburgers lies within the menu of The Huddle, 817 W Lincoln Hwy. Their Double Decker burger is actually a combination of two burgers, the Huddle and Hi-5. The Huddle is a regular patty with lettuce, tomato, pickle and sauce, while the Hi-5 is a spicy delight made with Swiss cheese and special seasoning. The entire concoction is over ten ounces of grilled beef!