Small Cheval- Hyde Park

The food was really good probably best to eat while at the restaurant. If you're not hungry you might be able to share the meal between two and grab a shake to go with.

Burger: Favlorless wouldn't buy again
Fries: Hot but not fresh
Salted caramel shake: taste like vanilla shake with plain Carmel on top.
Hostess: Not friendly, probably should work in the back.
Venue: inside and outside was a vibe but food wasnt

$25 I wish I had back

Phenomenal food, phenomenal people. Seythe you rock! Going back soon 🫶

YUMMY!!!! This is a fun joint. The burgers are fabulous!!

Nice little burger place, my food was a little under cooked but not bad.

I really wanted to like this place, but I had a terrible experience. My first burger had a hair in it, which I didnt care to write a review for. I went back and they replaced it — which I appreciated — but about 5 hours after eating the new burger, I ended up with diarrhea. It was the only thing I ate all day, so I’m confident that’s what caused it.

And honestly, the burger is overrated. I don’t know what the hype is about — it’s not that good. Five Guys is way better. I won’t be coming back.

Small Cheval with Nati! Great food with an even greater friend. This Small Cheval trip reminded me of our food crawls in the past.

Positives first: The milkshakes are good a bit on the small side but actual ice cream and milk. Fries are also good oil used to cook them wasn’t old so the fries were crisp and lighter color. They are by a park with picnic tables outside so on a nice day you can sit outside.

Negatives: The hamburgers are only 80% beef 20% filler it tasted like grammar school cafeteria burger day. The prices are high then they add an extra service fee in addition to your bill plus they want 22%,20%,or 18% tip for taking your order at the cash register. Then you get a pager to come pick up your order. This is crazy no waitress no services at all so what are you tipping for just the employees showing up and taking your order? A veggie burger is over priced after tax and service charges. Very expensive for what you are getting.
Final thoughts: if you want a milkshake and are looking to sit outside then this place is fine. If you want a good hamburger five guys is across the street. Go get yourself a real meat patty somewhere else save yourself a few dollars. I realize that rent is crazy in the city so prices are going to be high. But give us 100% meat because we are paying for it. With so many excellent options within walking distance I won’t be back. Too bad you had to use filler on your meat to make an extra quarter off of me. I could have forgiven everything else but you got greedy at the cost of taste. For a burger joint you should be ashamed.

Vegetarian options: They have a veggie burger very expensive before taxes and an extra surcharge.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Milk Shake

Great patio; menu is small. Good is v good but not amazing.

This is a nice place to visit if you are tired of your traditional burger chains. The burgers were great! The staff was very nice. They do not accept cash. They also have very cozy outdoor seating. They also have adult beverages. I will definitely return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger and Fries, Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries

They changed their fries and they are so disgusting omg. I’m so disappointed

Friendly service. A little pricey but super yummy. Dog friendly patio.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Single Deluxe Cheeseburger, Truffle Cheese Sauce

Since the remodel the burgers have an aftertaste upset my stomach and the fries were so bad I didnt touch mine. The thing I lived so much about small cheval is it made me feel great. Unfortunately with the changed recipe, I wont be going back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

I took a date here and it was so embarrassing. There’s a review in this list that mentions a rat, we also saw him last night. The food was way over priced and not satisfying. We ended up having to go to another place because we were both hungry an hour later. I felt so so embarrassed that I brought a date here and he left hungry.

$50 a couple for something that’s not that great or special is really disappointing. You can get all you can eat Sushi down the street for the same price.

This place is only here for people coming to Hyde park the “hype” atmosphere. I guess that includes mosquitoes, loud kids running around, and rats.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Great burger! They also have great fried chicken as well which is gluten free. They were very careful of my wife's allergy to Gluten. She had no issues after eating. Looking forward to coming back next time we are in Chicago.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options. They are very careful if you are concerned about celiac.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Famous Fried Chicken Sandwich, Chocolate Milk Shake, My Double Cheeseburger