I know this place is famous for burgers, but I would 10 out of 10 recommend getting the bone marrow dish. Sitting at the bar is a great experience because it feels like you are at a chef’s table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Seymour
Second best burger in Chicago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles A
Definitely lives up to the hype!! While it's probably not my number one favorite burger in the city, it's definitely up there. If you get a burger you have to get the thick cut millionaires bacon and an egg on top- makes it the perfect burger! Wait times for this place are very long though and they do not take reservations. I'd recommend coming here during the weekday or something because while this burger is delicious I don't know if it's worth a 1 or even 2 hours wait.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kristi Emmons
I haven't reviewed this place already?! Well here it goes, I guess: I'm not really a big burger person, but this place has been listed as the Best Burger in the US, multiple times, I believe, so it had a lot of hype to live up to. For not being a burger freak, this place really impressed me, and lives up to it's name.Au Cheval has a smaller, fast food version of the restaurant, which I've tried, prior to my first time here (it's called Small Cheval). Those burgers are fantastic, but the real deal at Au Cheval really takes it a step further.Always great service and team going, including on my last visit.They're conscious of food allergies. Get the burger with a bun, it's great, ...or don't. It's still incredible without. I also love the fries and bone marrow.Usually a decent wait, so go at off times if you want to wait less.Also, they have a pretty cool bar program going.Dietary restrictions: They're good with this here, and can do some requestsParking: There might be valet? Not sure. Take public transportation, pay for street, or a nearby spot.Kid-friendliness: Don't bring them- not that kind of burger joint
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thick Cut Peppered Bacon, Crispy Fries with Mornay Sauce Garlic Aioli & Fried Farm Egg, General Jane’S Honey-Fried Chicken, Cheeseburger a Cheval, Burger and Fries, French Fries, Fries With, Gravy, Toast, Hamburger, Bone Marrow
Evan Barea
Bit of a wait to be seated, but the burger was worth the wait. The beer selection is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
Damariz Rocha
The food was alright. I got a burguer with bacon, fries and a drink, and it was around 56 for all of it.The burger was really nice, I wouldn't say it was the best I ever had but it's definitely up there. I would probably just buy the burguer again, the fries were fine but not really worth the price in my opinion.When I got there, they had a waiting list of around an hour and half, I don't have an American phone number so they told me to come back in 40 minutes to check where the line was, and when I did they had a table for me. Everybody was really kind.It was a nice experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
Alejandro Lartigue
Excellent egg burger! Or on horseback! One of the best I've ever eaten. Excellent atmosphere, music and good service! It's worth coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburguesa Con Huevo Y Panceta
D' Villegas
They need to expand their restaurant to avoid a 2-3 hour wait.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, Fries With
Bradley Dawson
Treated myself to a bacon cheeseburger with fries and root beer on tap. Everyone working there is warm and friendly.My new neighborhood spot!
It takes a lot to move the needle on a food we all know. “Oh hey, I know this good burger joint…” Uh huh. Well, that’s what I would think unless they were talking about Au Cheval. Go here. Put your name on the list. Get in. The burgers are sublime and will make you rethink what a truly great burger is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
Brian Rothschild
Went in for the burger, expecting it not to live up to the hype -- it definitely walks the walk. One of the best burgers in the city, hands down, and maybe THE best, because the star is actually the flavor of the patties themselves, rather than toppings. It is modern art. Also wasn't expecting the place to have such good, chill vibes, and good cocktail and beer programs. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, Fries With
Chris K
Overrated in my opinion. Burgers are good but not that good. Server was too sassy and rude at times. Music is way too loud and atmosphere was too dark. Not a fan, won't return
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sal FromCal
Dropped in on a Sunday evening on my last day in Chicago. As a solo diner the wait wasn't too long as the quoted 45 minutes and ended up 25. Had a half order of the bone marrow which was delicious. Great quality bones and the use of Texas toast was a great ideal. The accompanied sauce cut through the delicious fat of the marrow making for a tasty starter.Ordered the burger with both egg and bacon and it indeed one of the finest one I have wanted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, Bone Marrow
I know this place is famous for burgers, but I would 10 out of 10 recommend getting the bone marrow dish. Sitting at the bar is a great experience because it feels like you are at a chef’s table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Second best burger in Chicago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely lives up to the hype!! While it's probably not my number one favorite burger in the city, it's definitely up there. If you get a burger you have to get the thick cut millionaires bacon and an egg on top- makes it the perfect burger! Wait times for this place are very long though and they do not take reservations. I'd recommend coming here during the weekday or something because while this burger is delicious I don't know if it's worth a 1 or even 2 hours wait.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I haven't reviewed this place already?! Well here it goes, I guess: I'm not really a big burger person, but this place has been listed as the Best Burger in the US, multiple times, I believe, so it had a lot of hype to live up to. For not being a burger freak, this place really impressed me, and lives up to it's name.Au Cheval has a smaller, fast food version of the restaurant, which I've tried, prior to my first time here (it's called Small Cheval). Those burgers are fantastic, but the real deal at Au Cheval really takes it a step further.Always great service and team going, including on my last visit.They're conscious of food allergies. Get the burger with a bun, it's great, ...or don't. It's still incredible without. I also love the fries and bone marrow.Usually a decent wait, so go at off times if you want to wait less.Also, they have a pretty cool bar program going.Dietary restrictions: They're good with this here, and can do some requestsParking: There might be valet? Not sure. Take public transportation, pay for street, or a nearby spot.Kid-friendliness: Don't bring them- not that kind of burger joint
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thick Cut Peppered Bacon, Crispy Fries with Mornay Sauce Garlic Aioli & Fried Farm Egg, General Jane’S Honey-Fried Chicken, Cheeseburger a Cheval, Burger and Fries, French Fries, Fries With, Gravy, Toast, Hamburger, Bone Marrow
Bit of a wait to be seated, but the burger was worth the wait. The beer selection is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
The food was alright. I got a burguer with bacon, fries and a drink, and it was around 56 for all of it.The burger was really nice, I wouldn't say it was the best I ever had but it's definitely up there. I would probably just buy the burguer again, the fries were fine but not really worth the price in my opinion.When I got there, they had a waiting list of around an hour and half, I don't have an American phone number so they told me to come back in 40 minutes to check where the line was, and when I did they had a table for me. Everybody was really kind.It was a nice experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
Excellent egg burger! Or on horseback! One of the best I've ever eaten. Excellent atmosphere, music and good service! It's worth coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburguesa Con Huevo Y Panceta
They need to expand their restaurant to avoid a 2-3 hour wait.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, Fries With
Treated myself to a bacon cheeseburger with fries and root beer on tap. Everyone working there is warm and friendly.My new neighborhood spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
OMG that burger…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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It takes a lot to move the needle on a food we all know. “Oh hey, I know this good burger joint…” Uh huh. Well, that’s what I would think unless they were talking about Au Cheval. Go here. Put your name on the list. Get in. The burgers are sublime and will make you rethink what a truly great burger is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
Went in for the burger, expecting it not to live up to the hype -- it definitely walks the walk. One of the best burgers in the city, hands down, and maybe THE best, because the star is actually the flavor of the patties themselves, rather than toppings. It is modern art. Also wasn't expecting the place to have such good, chill vibes, and good cocktail and beer programs. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, Fries With
Overrated in my opinion. Burgers are good but not that good. Server was too sassy and rude at times. Music is way too loud and atmosphere was too dark. Not a fan, won't return
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dropped in on a Sunday evening on my last day in Chicago. As a solo diner the wait wasn't too long as the quoted 45 minutes and ended up 25. Had a half order of the bone marrow which was delicious. Great quality bones and the use of Texas toast was a great ideal. The accompanied sauce cut through the delicious fat of the marrow making for a tasty starter.Ordered the burger with both egg and bacon and it indeed one of the finest one I have wanted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, Bone Marrow
Great place. Friendly and fast service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5