Viral NADC Burger Opens Second Location in Chicago's Wicker Park

The Drop-In opened its doors in 2023 in the Fulton Market District at 415 N. Milwaukee and with it came the Not A Damn Chance burger, a viral burger sensation out of Austin, Texas. The NADC burger is the brainchild of Michelin star chef Philip Frankland Lee (of Top Chef) and Pro Skateboarder Neen Williams. Now we are seeing a second Chicago location (with six others in Texas,) located at 1426 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. 

The NADC brand began as a spice blend out of Williams’ home but has now grown into a specialty burger and fry chain all seasoned with the unique blend of spices. The burgers themselves are a smash style burger made from Wagyu beef, American cheese, NADC special sauce, onions, diced pickles and jalapenos. They also have fries which can be either regular or “Beast mode” which comes with the special NADC sauce, seasoning, cheese, pickles and jalapenos. The bar also has a selection of local beers and seasonal cocktails that will rotate over time. NADC also collaborates with Dutchbag Brew Co. to produce a gose (German style sour wheat beer) that consists of watermelon, dill and pickling spice called Pickle Trick. 

The restaurant itself is roughly 2,100 square feet with seating for up to 60 patrons, decorated with a massive graffiti mural, local art and lots of skateboarding memorabilia from Williams’ illustrious skateboarding career. TV screens are also displaying skateboarding videos, many of which feature Williams on display. NADC Burger is part of Frankland Lee’s Scratch Restaurant Group which boasts a dedication to artisanal “from scratch” approach to hospitality, as stated from their website. 

It’s clear from the attendance displayed at the soft launch opening weekend that Williams and Frankland Lee have crafted a dedicated community around their craft and are vying for the position of best burger in Chicago.