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    The Side Lot

    110 Slocum Lake Rd

    Wauconda, IL 60084


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    World Famous SmashBurgers
    Handhelds
    The Chicken Coop
    EXTRA SAUCES
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • French Fries

      Crispy French Fries. Seasoned Salt.
      $3.00+
    • Chicken Tenders

      Crispy Tenders, House Ranch. Choice of Sauce.
      $10.00
    • The Local

      Double Grass-fed Angus beef. American cheese. Tomato. Onion. Pickle. Brioche Bun.
      $12.00

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    • French Fries

      Crispy French Fries. Seasoned Salt.
      $3.00+
    • Popcorn

      Homestyle, movie-theater style popcorn with butter and just the right amount of salt.
      $5.00
    • Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin white cheddar fried curds. House ranch.
      $10.00
    • Hummus & Naan

      Roasted garlic chickpea hummus. Smoked paprika olive oil. Toasted naan.
      $12.00
    • Hushpuppies

      Classic cornmeal fritters with onion and a touch of honey.
      $10.00
    • Girl Dinners

      $22.00+

    World Famous SmashBurgers

    WORLD FAMOUS SMASHBURGERS We focus purely on the fundamentals: perfectly seared grass-fed Angus beef, American cheese, tomato, onion, and pickle, all stacked on a classic brioche bun. Always approachable. Never fussy. The Local: Double Smashburger. The Legend: Triple Smashburger. Make it yours with thick bacon, a fried egg, or grilled onions. The secret is out in Wauconda — Let's Get Weird.
    • Single SmashBurger

      1/4 lb Grass-fed Angus Beef. American Cheese. Onion. Tomato. Pickle. Brioche Bun.
      $9.50
    • The Local

      Double Grass-fed Angus beef. American cheese. Tomato. Onion. Pickle. Brioche Bun.
      $12.00
    • The Legend

      Triple Grass-fed Angus beef. American cheese. Tomato. Onion. Pickle. Brioche Bun.
      $15.00

    Handhelds

    • Birria Tacos

      Slow-braised chicken or steak. Crispy corn tortillas. Queso fresco. Birria consommée. Pico de Gallo.
      $7.00+
    • Chicken Shawarma

      Grilled chicken. Garlic Hummus, Cucumber, Tomato, Greens, Feta. Warm Naan.
      $14.00
    • Notorious B.E.C.

      A classic bacon, egg & cheese. Brioche Bun.
      $7.00

    The Chicken Coop

    The Chicken Coop menu was crafted by the winning team of the Bulldog Business Battle. This unique competition challenged students from Wauconda High School to showcase their creativity, entrepreneurship, and culinary vision.
    • Crispy Coop Sandwich

      Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Coleslaw. Pickles. Brioche Bun. Choice of Sauce.
      $12.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Crispy Tenders, House Ranch. Choice of Sauce.
      $10.00
    • Bird & Batter

      Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffle. Syrup.
      $13.00
    • Geary Burger

      Double SmashBurger. Onion. Tomato. Pickle. Thick-Cut Bacon. Geary Sauce. American Cheese.
      $13.00
    • Bulldog Brine Wings

      Buttermilk & pickle brine chicken wings. Choice of Sauce.
      $13.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wrap

      Fried Chicken Tender. Coleslaw. Pickles. Flour Tortilla. Choice of Sauce.
      $5.00

    EXTRA SAUCES

    • BBQ

      $0.75
    • Bourbon Buffalo

      $0.75
    • Thai Chili

      $0.75
    • Honey

      $0.75
    • Hot Honey

      $0.75
    • Ranch

      $0.75
    • Bleu Cheese

      $0.75
    • Maple Syrup

      $0.75
    • Mayonaise

      $0.75
    • Birria

      $0.75
    • Sour Cream

      $1.50

    Mayonaise

    $0.75
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    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Wauconda’s go-to for World Famous SmashBurgers, craft beer, and killer cocktails. Let’s Get Weird. #ThisMustBeThePlace.

    Location

    110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL 60084

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