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Is Kuma's Corner Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Kuma's Corner is listed open on kumascorner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, returned HTTP 200 with 2026 copyright, a live online-ordering cart, and no closure notice.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Kuma's Corner is a burger restaurant at 2900 West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, according to the restaurant's own website, which brands itself as serving 'Best Hand-Crafted Burgers On The Planet.' A site check on 2026-09-08 found the website listing additional locations in Schaumburg and Indianapolis, along with online ordering, catering through Kuma's Catering and ezCater, merchandise, and gift cards. The site also listed a reservations page for the original and Schaumburg locations and a franchise inquiries form. The Belmont Avenue location's listed phone number is +1-773-604-8769. The active ordering and reservation systems point to a currently operating Chicago restaurant group with multiple locations.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Kuma's Corner in Chicago, Illinois, in the 'Their Own Way' episode (S6E2), which aired 2009-04-13, spotlighting the heavy-metal-themed bar's hand-crafted burgers. Kuma's Corner operates on West Belmont Avenue in Chicago. Since the episode aired, the business has grown: its own website, kumascorner.com, checked 2026-09-08, lists the original Belmont location plus Schaumburg and Indianapolis locations, carries a 2026 copyright date, and offers online ordering, a catering menu, and gift cards. The site returned no closure notice, and its homepage carries the tagline 'Best Hand-Crafted Burgers On The Planet.'

The 2012 episode "Hamburger Paradise 2: The Double-Decker" featured Kuma's Corner, a heavy-metal-themed burger bar in Chicago where menu items are named after metal bands and topped with ingredients like fried eggs, bacon, and spicy peppers. The restaurant, which began as a single Belmont Avenue location, grills its burgers over an open flame and pairs them with an extensive craft beer list. A check of the restaurant's website on 2026-09-08 found it live and current, listing an "Original," a Schaumburg, and an Indianapolis location, along with an active online ordering and merchandise store. Google Places lists the original Chicago location as operational.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 10
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
With Garlic
What was featured
Kuma's Corner's hand-crafted burger menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kuma's Corner
Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
Their Own Way
What was featured
the heavy-metal-themed bar's hand-crafted burgers
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kuma's Corner
Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
Hamburger Paradise 2: The Double-Decker
What was featured
its metal-band-named burgers and heavy metal decor
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kuma's Corner

Frequently asked questions

Is Kuma's Corner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Kuma's Corner is listed open on kumascorner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Kuma's Corner after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Kuma's Corner is a burger restaurant at 2900 West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, according to the restaurant's own website, which brands itself as serving 'Best Hand-Crafted Burgers On The Planet.' A site check on 2026-09-08 found the website listing additional locations in Schaumburg and Indianapolis, along with online ordering, catering through Kuma's Catering and ezCater, merchandise, and gift cards. As of September 2026, Kuma's Corner is listed open on kumascorner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Kuma's Corner located?

2900 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Kuma's Corner?

Season 4, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “With Garlic”.

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Visit info

Address
2900 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
kumascorner.com

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