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If you are looking for good eats around Roosevelt University’s Chicago campus, look no further than Epic Burger [517 S. State].

With the tag line, “A More Mindful Burger,” Epic Burger stands out as one of the few “green” restaurants in the loop. They use eco-friendly packaging, energy-efficient appliances and cook with fresh, organic food.
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David Friedman of Epic Burger joins Ed Curran and Don Schwenneker with a look at some more Labor Day burgers.

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But it wouldn't matter if the 1-year-old Epic Burger didn't have street cred, because most college kids talk about this place as if it's the latest Animal Collective LP. And it begins with the namesake Epic Burger, one of the most aesthetically pleasing, vibrantly colorful renditions I've eaten.
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VIBE: Young, loud, earnest but fun
MENU: Sandwiches, fries, shakes, smoothies
WE LOVE: Epic burger with Cheddar ($6.88); turkey burger with horseradish Havarti ($6.88); fresh-cut fries ($1.99); four-berry smoothie ($4.89)
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#3: Epic Burger
When it comes to Epic's burgers, readers said "the name says it all." "It is an experience you won't want to miss," Chicago native Brittney Hopkins said. "And unlike other burger joints, you get to enjoy a retro atmosphere that is environmentally friendly [Epic uses biodegradable packaging]." The ambiance isn't the main draw. Readers claim their burgers are "tasty to the last bite."

Epic Burger's cheery staff serves a savory portabello sandwich that's brilliant when you get it with grilled onions. But their fries are really where it's at. Hearty, with some skin still on, they're soft on the inside and a touch crispy outside.
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The brainchild of a former fast-food consultant, Epic's a brightly decorated, 80-seat dine-in & carryout spot dedicated to serving up "a more mindful burger": high quality, reasonably priced, and always remembers to put down the toilet seat.
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It's been said time and again that when it comes to real estate the most important thing is location. For a restaurant to succeed, having good food is generally a plus. Fortunately new downtown burger joint Epic Burger nails both points.
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On the plate: Epic Burger gets its name from its commitment to organic dining. Is it still a fast-food burger joint? Yup, just one that knows what "eco-friendly" means.
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It seems fitting (or perhaps ironic) that the home state of Mickey D's may also be the birthplace of the next wave of restaurant trends: the "conscious" fastfood eatery. South Loop's Epic Burger is the creation of restaurateur David Friedman, who, according to the Epic Burger website, was inspired during a road trip to create a fast-food restaurant that doesn't skimp on all-natural and locally raised ingredients.
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The green thinker: Epic Burger Epic doesn’t earn its name for the size of its burgers but for its slow-food-meets-fast-food take: hormone-free beef, organic ketchup and the option of having a fruit smoothie instead of a shake.
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How does a professionally trained chef do quick-service-style burgers and fries? Epic Burger founder David Friedman does them using all-natural beef cooked to order on a freshly baked bun with a side of hand-cut, unprocessed fries.
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We're driving down State Street in Chicago's South Loop this past fall and my wife points out a restaurant with Nelson Bubble lamps hanging inside. We pulled over, walked right in and were struck by a visual treat...the aforementioned lamps and Saul Bass-like graphics on the wall. And this was only just the beginning of our love affair with a hip and socially conscious burger joint called Epic Burger. link to article