The BK Lounge

Burger King, known to NU students as "The BK Lounge"

Other Forms

BK Lounge Burger King BK B.K.

Pronunciation

[ðə biː keɪ laʊnʤ]

Part of Speech

Noun.

Definition

A nickname for the Burger King that was located at 1740 Orrington Ave., which was frequented by many students from 1976 to its closing in 2020.

Example Sentence

Can we stop by BK Lounge after this party? I need fries.

Why It's Wild

The nickname "BK Lounge" was created by students. As one of the few late-night food options in Evanston, Burger King is remembered for its subpar yet necessary food and atmosphere. Northwestern Alum and talkshow host Stephen Colbert referenced BK Lounge in a video made for Dance Marathon, which can be found on Facebook.