The burger hype is real. Thick, juicy patty, perfectly melted cheese, and that soft bun that somehow holds it all together. Add the egg if you’re feeling bold. Tight space, constant buzz, but the food absolutely delivers. One of those meals you think about later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Figura
Believe the hype—Au Cheval is the real deal. We went in with high expectations and this place did NOT disappoint. I added the egg and thick-cut bacon to my burger, and it was easily one of the best I’ve ever had in my life. To top it off, the cocktails were absolutely delicious. It’s a total vibe and worth every minute of the wait. If you’re in Chicago, this is a non-negotiable stop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Lee
Undoubtedly one of Chicago’s most popular restaurants, Au Cheval delivered a memorable experience. They don’t take reservations so expect long waits at prime dining hours, but I came on a Sunday around 2 and only had to wait for about 20 minutes before being seated at the bar. The restaurant itself is quite small, but the energy is unmistakable. It’s loud, rambunctious, and wholly American. It definitely feels more casual than most other Hogsalt restaurants due to its less refined dining atmosphere, but I think you’ll find the food to be up to standard. As you would expect, all the workers here are pleasant and ready to help you with anything regardless of how busy it may be. Since it was my first time here, I already knew I had to order their famous cheeseburger. I recommend getting the single, which is actually a double, and adding a fried egg and bacon. The burger has two thick, juicy patties topped with cheddar, grilled onions, pickles, and a mixture of Dijon mustard and mayo. It was served with a large sweet pickle as well. The combination of seemingly basic ingredients transformed into a savory, hearty meal. The buns were fluffy and toasted well to support the mountain of ingredients. I’m always a sucker for eggs on burgers, and this one was perfectly cooked with a nice, runny yolk that added moisture and fattiness. For me, the thick cut peppered bacon was easily the star of the show. You get two massive slabs of pork belly that are unbelievably tender and smoky. I can see why people recommend ordering these on their own for a side. They added insane richness and subtle sweetness with an indescribable texture. The bacon practically melted into each bite, infusing the burger with fabulous meatiness and depth. I would come back just to get more of this bacon; it is a must-try. Unfortunately, the burger does not come with fries, but I still recommend ordering a portion. It comes in a huge metal cone and the creamiest garlic aioli. The fries were pretty tasty and had a good crispy finish. Some say this is the best burger in Chicago, and while it’s still early in my expedition, I can say with confidence that it is definitely up there. I wouldn’t be willing to regularly pay over $40 for this meal, but it’s absolutely worth trying at least once. I hear great things about the wings and bone marrow, so Au Cheval will surely be seeing me again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronald McDonald
The roasted bone marrow was amazing and the portion size was much larger than I was expecting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jessica Bruno
Best burger! Staple place every time I come to Chicago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jedidiah Roberson
Just an insanely good meal—simple as that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sona Kim
We waited a whole hour, got in, waited a whole hour, and our food never came! They forgot about us! We just left lol
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Parker Thomas
Burger was alright but the ordering app kept saying my food was being prepared half an hour after it was actually ready. They never marked it as ready for pickup!!! Paid SIXTEEN DOLLARS for SOGGY FRIES because no one bothered to hit the button to say I could go get it!! $60 for two burgers and two fries and the fries were soggy. I was promised this was an amazing burger joint.
Food: 3
Service: 2
Abhijith Reddy
The bar counter is not for you if you are down a couple of drinks and it’s cold outside. Coz the heat and smoke from the kitchen will get you before you experience this amazing burger
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike M
Overstated burger. Chicken doesn't look like the photo - too much sauce. Tasteless.
Truly the best burger I have ever had in my life, by far. Not sure what kind of magic was performed on that bacon but it was the most amazing texture and flavor. I normally think bacon is too overpowering on most things but this was the perfect bacon! The fries were super good and I had a gin drink that was also incredible. Service was great all around and I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan “Bryan” Withall
I didn’t love the 1.5 hr wait but it was worth the burger with the bacon. I also ordered a bacon to take home and I ate it as soon as I got there. Amazing flavor for a burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hector Jasso
Great burger, have to add the egg and bacon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bobby Marks
Great hospitality! Service could not have been better, from host to server. Very nicely done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Bryan
Came to try out the food today and food was AMAZING! not worth the bad service though. Server did not attend us, and was not kind. Our server was awful, but probably because she was new. Needs training. Great burger, but still not the best burger. Bacon was very tender, melted in your mouth. Very tasty!
The burger hype is real. Thick, juicy patty, perfectly melted cheese, and that soft bun that somehow holds it all together. Add the egg if you’re feeling bold. Tight space, constant buzz, but the food absolutely delivers. One of those meals you think about later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Believe the hype—Au Cheval is the real deal. We went in with high expectations and this place did NOT disappoint. I added the egg and thick-cut bacon to my burger, and it was easily one of the best I’ve ever had in my life. To top it off, the cocktails were absolutely delicious. It’s a total vibe and worth every minute of the wait. If you’re in Chicago, this is a non-negotiable stop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Undoubtedly one of Chicago’s most popular restaurants, Au Cheval delivered a memorable experience. They don’t take reservations so expect long waits at prime dining hours, but I came on a Sunday around 2 and only had to wait for about 20 minutes before being seated at the bar. The restaurant itself is quite small, but the energy is unmistakable. It’s loud, rambunctious, and wholly American. It definitely feels more casual than most other Hogsalt restaurants due to its less refined dining atmosphere, but I think you’ll find the food to be up to standard. As you would expect, all the workers here are pleasant and ready to help you with anything regardless of how busy it may be.
Since it was my first time here, I already knew I had to order their famous cheeseburger. I recommend getting the single, which is actually a double, and adding a fried egg and bacon. The burger has two thick, juicy patties topped with cheddar, grilled onions, pickles, and a mixture of Dijon mustard and mayo. It was served with a large sweet pickle as well. The combination of seemingly basic ingredients transformed into a savory, hearty meal. The buns were fluffy and toasted well to support the mountain of ingredients. I’m always a sucker for eggs on burgers, and this one was perfectly cooked with a nice, runny yolk that added moisture and fattiness.
For me, the thick cut peppered bacon was easily the star of the show. You get two massive slabs of pork belly that are unbelievably tender and smoky. I can see why people recommend ordering these on their own for a side. They added insane richness and subtle sweetness with an indescribable texture. The bacon practically melted into each bite, infusing the burger with fabulous meatiness and depth. I would come back just to get more of this bacon; it is a must-try.
Unfortunately, the burger does not come with fries, but I still recommend ordering a portion. It comes in a huge metal cone and the creamiest garlic aioli. The fries were pretty tasty and had a good crispy finish.
Some say this is the best burger in Chicago, and while it’s still early in my expedition, I can say with confidence that it is definitely up there. I wouldn’t be willing to regularly pay over $40 for this meal, but it’s absolutely worth trying at least once. I hear great things about the wings and bone marrow, so Au Cheval will surely be seeing me again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The roasted bone marrow was amazing and the portion size was much larger than I was expecting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best burger! Staple place every time I come to Chicago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just an insanely good meal—simple as that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We waited a whole hour, got in, waited a whole hour, and our food never came! They forgot about us! We just left lol
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Burger was alright but the ordering app kept saying my food was being prepared half an hour after it was actually ready. They never marked it as ready for pickup!!! Paid SIXTEEN DOLLARS for SOGGY FRIES because no one bothered to hit the button to say I could go get it!! $60 for two burgers and two fries and the fries were soggy. I was promised this was an amazing burger joint.
Food: 3
Service: 2
The bar counter is not for you if you are down a couple of drinks and it’s cold outside. Coz the heat and smoke from the kitchen will get you before you experience this amazing burger
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overstated burger. Chicken doesn't look like the photo - too much sauce. Tasteless.
Food: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Truly the best burger I have ever had in my life, by far. Not sure what kind of magic was performed on that bacon but it was the most amazing texture and flavor. I normally think bacon is too overpowering on most things but this was the perfect bacon! The fries were super good and I had a gin drink that was also incredible. Service was great all around and I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I didn’t love the 1.5 hr wait but it was worth the burger with the bacon. I also ordered a bacon to take home and I ate it as soon as I got there. Amazing flavor for a burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great burger, have to add the egg and bacon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great hospitality! Service could not have been better, from host to server. Very nicely done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to try out the food today and food was AMAZING! not worth the bad service though. Server did not attend us, and was not kind. Our server was awful, but probably because she was new. Needs training.
Great burger, but still not the best burger. Bacon was very tender, melted in your mouth. Very tasty!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
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