Every dish was bursting with flavor from beginning to end, and the cuisine was just delicious. Throughout the evening, our server, Luca, was incredibly kind and attentive, and the service was excellent. Both the chicken parmigiana and the seafood risotto that we had were exquisitely prepared and cooked to perfection. The tiramisu, which was light, creamy, and flavorful, was the perfect dessert. Everything was better than we could have imagined! We had a great time here tonight.
822KenM
Service was prompt and friendly. The burgers were GREAT! Good beer selection. Dessert of puff pastry with vanilla gelato was stunning.
Happiness32330408521
Two burgers, one shared order of fries one beer and a coke, no free refills. Fries and garlicky sauce were good. Burger was nothing special or different. They put this weird tasting stuff on it that is not good. Total was $104. When u pay thru the app they force u to pay 20%or more for a tip. This is not ok, especially when there is no real service provided. Disappointed but glad to know how not amazing and fairly hyped this place is. Go to Kumas instead. So much better and not pocket gouging.
Paul Cozzi
went to Au Cheval with an open mind and a hearty appetite. You hear enough people talk about “the best burger in Chicago,” eventually you go see what the fuss is about. We showed up, were quoted a 40-minute wait, and sat in about 20 — no complaints there. Staff was friendly, kitchen team was dialed in, and the place runs like a union shop with a foreman looking over everyone’s shoulder. No lack of hustle. Credit where it’s due. Then the food arrived, and the wheels came off. Two burgers, two totally different outcomes: mine was nearly rare, my partner’s was cooked all the way through. And before anyone jumps in — no, we weren’t asked how we prefer them. For a place living off reputation and price tag, consistent cooking shouldn’t be optional. At this tier, that’s a rookie mistake, not an “elevated diner quirk.” And yes, the famous thick bacon. Sure, it photographs nicely. But in practice? All bark, no bite. More novelty than culinary value — like they’re selling the idea of luxury bacon rather than serving something that actually improves the burger. Let’s also address the fries situation. If a burger costs north of twenty bucks, fries should come with it. Period. Charging extra doesn’t make the meal gourmet; it makes it feel like you’re paying a West Loop trend tax. There’s a point where “premium” crosses over into “alright, now you’re just messing with me.” Overall? Good service, strong kitchen work ethic… mediocre burger, premium pricing, and a dining experience that leans heavily on buzz and reputation instead of execution. You don’t become the best burger in Chicago by marketing — you earn it on the plate, every plate, every time. If you want genuine quality and value, this isn’t the promised land. It’s a status stop for people more impressed by the idea of an upscale diner than the food itself. Chicago has dozens of burger joints that taste better, cost less, and don’t need a hype machine to fill seats. Sometimes the emperor isn’t naked — he’s just wearing overpriced bacon and hoping you won’t notice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Tania Castro
Delish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
林育志
We came across Au Cheval by chance while passing through the neighborhood with friends. Seeing people enjoying themselves through the windows drew us in, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. The burgers were delicious, the dark beer was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and lively. A truly delightful dining experience in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Santita Odom
On a recent visit to Chicago someone told me to stop in because they had the best burger in the world. I questioned their claim, but she stood on her words. That lady was not lying. The burger was DELICIOUS, PERFECTLY SEASONED MASTERPIECE. I got a single, which is actually 2 patties, but it was amazing! Be sure to stop by. Give yourself time, we had to sit outside because the wait was over an hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hagz
WOW, WOW and WOW!!!!! whole new playing field for burgers! Au Cheval at this point is a Chicago Burger staple. For a basic burger it's definitely in top 10 in the city. I've been here maybe 8 times at this point. I always get the double cheeseburger with the egg and the thick cut bacon and fries. Every time It's cooked perfectly and it's always juicy, egg cooked perfect every time. I'm posting multiple pictures just to show you consistency so accurate. Oh my goodness it's mouth watering amazing! I mean just look at the pictures! i've also had the chicken wings, which were phenomenal. They definitely have a system down in the kitchen that makes the food super consistent and I love that, makes you wanna come back. Service was great we got chefs table seating so we were able to watch everything be prepared. It's in a cool west loop location, they are currently in a remodel, so keep that in mind... 100% recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mashy Peas
Always delicious and worth the wait!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alvarez Guillermo
Waiter was excellent. Gave amazing recommendations and made a crowded restaurant feel empty with his attentiveness!
One of my favorite burgers in the world, but I really can't get enough of the thick sliced peppery bacon. It's incredible. Get a side when you're there. You're welcome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, French Fries, Thick Cut Peppered Bacon †
Luis Figueroa
The absolute best burger in Chicago. First time here, but already looking forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
Jeremy Baker
No reservations, so there might be a long wait. It's worth it if you like burgers! Definitely one of the best burgers in Chicago, possibly in the 🇺🇸.
Fast, friendly service. The food is unreal delicious, go!! Get there in advance to put your name down and you won't have any issues. We split the 'double' burger which is a triple and fries. It was perfect.
Every dish was bursting with flavor from beginning to end, and the cuisine was just delicious. Throughout the evening, our server, Luca, was incredibly kind and attentive, and the service was excellent. Both the chicken parmigiana and the seafood risotto that we had were exquisitely prepared and cooked to perfection. The tiramisu, which was light, creamy, and flavorful, was the perfect dessert. Everything was better than we could have imagined! We had a great time here tonight.
Service was prompt and friendly. The burgers were GREAT! Good beer selection. Dessert of puff pastry with vanilla gelato was stunning.
Two burgers, one shared order of fries one beer and a coke, no free refills. Fries and garlicky sauce were good. Burger was nothing special or different. They put this weird tasting stuff on it that is not good. Total was $104. When u pay thru the app they force u to pay 20%or more for a tip. This is not ok, especially when there is no real service provided. Disappointed but glad to know how not amazing and fairly hyped this place is. Go to Kumas instead. So much better and not pocket gouging.
went to Au Cheval with an open mind and a hearty appetite. You hear enough people talk about “the best burger in Chicago,” eventually you go see what the fuss is about.
We showed up, were quoted a 40-minute wait, and sat in about 20 — no complaints there. Staff was friendly, kitchen team was dialed in, and the place runs like a union shop with a foreman looking over everyone’s shoulder. No lack of hustle. Credit where it’s due. Then the food arrived, and the wheels came off. Two burgers, two totally different outcomes: mine was nearly rare, my partner’s was cooked all the way through. And before anyone jumps in — no, we weren’t asked how we prefer them. For a place living off reputation and price tag, consistent cooking shouldn’t be optional. At this tier, that’s a rookie mistake, not an “elevated diner quirk.”
And yes, the famous thick bacon. Sure, it photographs nicely. But in practice? All bark, no bite. More novelty than culinary value — like they’re selling the idea of luxury bacon rather than serving something that actually improves the burger.
Let’s also address the fries situation. If a burger costs north of twenty bucks, fries should come with it. Period. Charging extra doesn’t make the meal gourmet; it makes it feel like you’re paying a West Loop trend tax. There’s a point where “premium” crosses over into “alright, now you’re just messing with me.” Overall? Good service, strong kitchen work ethic… mediocre burger, premium pricing, and a dining experience that leans heavily on buzz and reputation instead of execution. You don’t become the best burger in Chicago by marketing — you earn it on the plate, every plate, every time.
If you want genuine quality and value, this isn’t the promised land. It’s a status stop for people more impressed by the idea of an upscale diner than the food itself. Chicago has dozens of burger joints that taste better, cost less, and don’t need a hype machine to fill seats. Sometimes the emperor isn’t naked — he’s just wearing overpriced bacon and hoping you won’t notice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Delish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came across Au Cheval by chance while passing through the neighborhood with friends. Seeing people enjoying themselves through the windows drew us in, and we couldn’t have made a better choice. The burgers were delicious, the dark beer was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and lively. A truly delightful dining experience in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On a recent visit to Chicago someone told me to stop in because they had the best burger in the world. I questioned their claim, but she stood on her words. That lady was not lying. The burger was DELICIOUS, PERFECTLY SEASONED MASTERPIECE. I got a single, which is actually 2 patties, but it was amazing! Be sure to stop by. Give yourself time, we had to sit outside because the wait was over an hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
WOW, WOW and WOW!!!!! whole new playing field for burgers! Au Cheval at this point is a Chicago Burger staple. For a basic burger it's definitely in top 10 in the city. I've been here maybe 8 times at this point. I always get the double cheeseburger with the egg and the thick cut bacon and fries. Every time It's cooked perfectly and it's always juicy, egg cooked perfect every time. I'm posting multiple pictures just to show you consistency so accurate. Oh my goodness it's mouth watering amazing! I mean just look at the pictures! i've also had the chicken wings, which were phenomenal. They definitely have a system down in the kitchen that makes the food super consistent and I love that, makes you wanna come back. Service was great we got chefs table seating so we were able to watch everything be prepared. It's in a cool west loop location, they are currently in a remodel, so keep that in mind... 100% recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always delicious and worth the wait!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waiter was excellent. Gave amazing recommendations and made a crowded restaurant feel empty with his attentiveness!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Its fine
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of my favorite burgers in the world, but I really can't get enough of the thick sliced peppery bacon. It's incredible. Get a side when you're there. You're welcome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, French Fries, Thick Cut Peppered Bacon †
The absolute best burger in Chicago. First time here, but already looking forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval
No reservations, so there might be a long wait. It's worth it if you like burgers! Definitely one of the best burgers in Chicago, possibly in the 🇺🇸.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger a Cheval, Crispy Fries with Mornay Sauce Garlic Aioli \u0026 Fried Farm Egg, Thick Cut Peppered Bacon †
Fast, friendly service. The food is unreal delicious, go!! Get there in advance to put your name down and you won't have any issues. We split the 'double' burger which is a triple and fries. It was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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