Backroads Burger & Bar

Great Eats Award Winner

Nestled in the heart of Plainfield, Illinois, Backroads Burger & Bar has established itself as a beloved neighborhood staple since its inception. Renowned for its inviting atmosphere and commitment to quality, this eatery offers a diverse menu that caters to a wide array of tastes. With a philosophy that "Everything's Better on the Backroads," the establishment emphasizes both classic comfort foods and innovative culinary creations.

how it all started.

Backroads Burger & Bar was founded with the vision of creating a communal space where locals could gather to enjoy hearty meals and genuine hospitality. Over the years, it has become a go-to destination for residents and visitors alike, offering not just food, but an experience that resonates with the warmth and camaraderie of the community.

What should you Try?

The menu at Backroads Burger & Bar is a testament to its dedication to flavor and variety. Here are some standout offerings:

  • Build-Your-Own Burger: Choose from 17 unique burger designs, 7 protein options—including beef, Wagyu, bison, and Beyond Burger—and 7 bun choices like brioche, pretzel, and stuffed grilled cheese.

  • The “You’re My Boy Blue” Burger: A flavorful combination of melted blue cheese, peppered bacon, salsa ranch, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

  • Backroads Brisket Sandwich: Slow-cooked brisket topped with applewood bacon, Merkts sharp cheddar cheese spread, coleslaw, and house-made BBQ sauce on a ciabatta bun.

  • Big Arse Pretzel: A 1.5-pound pretzel served with beer cheese, honey mustard, and the signature “Arse Sauce.”

  • Dublin Roundabouts and Gravy: Tender filet beef tips smothered in brown gravy, served over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans.

  • Fish Tacos: Beer-battered cod topped with coleslaw, jack and cheddar cheese, mango pico de gallo, and chipotle ranch, served with southern rice and elote.

Daily Specials

Backroads Burger & Bar offers enticing daily specials to keep patrons coming back:

  • Lunch Specials (Mon–Fri, 11:30 AM–3 PM): $7 Hamburger with fries; $10 Soup & Salad.

  • Angry Mondays: 25% off appetizers; $3 Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts; $5 craft drafts.

  • Tito’s and Taco Tuesdays: $6 Tito’s; $12 for 6 hard shell beef tacos.

  • Whiskey/Bourbon Wednesdays: $5 off burgers; $6 Jack Daniel’s, Knob Creek, or Bulleit with mixer or shot; $3 domestic bottles.

  • Thirsty Thursdays: BOGO 1/2 off sandwiches & wraps; $6 house wines; $6 Bacardi’s; $20 domestic buckets.

  • Finally Fridays: $6 Captain Morgan’s; $6 Crown Royal’s; $20 domestic buckets.

  • Shootin’ Saturdays: $6 Vegas Bombs, Ole’ Smokey Bombs, & Crown Apple A La Mode.

  • Sunday Funday: $10 Chicken Quesadilla and $10 Country Fried Green Beans; $6 well Bloody’s & Mimosa’s; $3 domestic bottles.

Location and Contact Information

  • Address: 13717 S. Route 30, Plainfield, IL 60544

  • Phone: (815) 733-6054

  • Website: backroadsburger.com

  • Social Media: Facebook

  • Hours:

    • Sunday: 11:15 AM – 9:15 PM

    • Monday – Thursday: 11:15 AM – 10:15 PM

    • Friday – Saturday: 11:15 AM – 11:15 PM

Whether you’re in the mood for a classic burger or an inventive culinary creation, Backroads Burger & Bar offers a dining experience that combines quality, variety, and a welcoming atmosphere.

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