On Sunday 5/3/26 at 06:27 pm I ordered a 3 piece cat fillet dinner. What I got was more like…read more"catfish crackers". The filets were so thin, you could practically see thru them. Not only that, they were way overcooked and hard. The fries were also hard and tasteless. I only order fish and shrimp, but I noticed the quality has declined significantly since opening. Needless to say, I will not return to the Cottage grove location. The 86th and Pulaski location is more consistent and has much better quality, but I live in Bronzeville and don't want to travel that far.

The food quality was far below expectations. The meats tasted low quality and lacked freshness,…read morewhile the vegetables seemed old and poorly prepared. Nothing about the meal stood out in a positive way. For the prices charged, I expected much better ingredients and execution. Unfortunately, I left feeling that this restaurant prioritizes quantity over quality, and I would not return or recommend it.Garbage food

I have been going to this location since it opened so I reached out to them personally about this…read moreissue. No response, which is disappointing. They have switched to bigger buns, which are just too much bread. I thought it was lazy that they didn't even spread the sauce around at all. I could barely detect the grilled onions and I asked for extra pickles but got just a few. Because of all of this, the burger was dry and flavorless. The 2 stars are exclusively off the strength of the aioli and fries.

Overrated. I…read morevisited Small Cheval for the first time and was underwhelmed by the experience. It wasn't bad. There simply wasn't anything special about the food. Upon arrival, there was a ten-minute wait. There was only one guy working the register, so it took awhile to get to the front. They should've had an employee walking the line and taking orders in an effort to speed things up. I ordered two single burgers and an order of fries. I opted to forgo the drinks and walked across the street to CVS where they had two 20-ounce sodas for $5. Why would you pay $3 for a can of soda when you could get more for less? The burgers were okay. They were definitely smaller than I anticipated. I had a burger a couple of weeks ago in the south loop at Mark Weather Tavern that was twice the size, tastier, and cheaper. It only cost $7 due to the happy hour special. My sister didn't like her burger so she ended up just picking at it. I liked mine but that's not saying much. I wouldn't go out of my way visit Small Cheval again nor would I recommend it to anyone. There are MUCH better burger options in the city. This place must be relying primarily on it's name recognition because $25 for two mediocre burgers and a small order of fries is insane. The fries were decent, but again, nothing spectacular. The location is obviously the selling point. Hyde Park is a beautiful area to sit outside and enjoy a burger. The inside of the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and fairly spacious for the neighborhood. The patio has generous seating with plenty of shade. There are additional tables out in front of the restaurant as well. It was nice to finally try Small Cheval, but I doubt I'll return. The hype definitely isn't real.

Fresh chicken, speedy service. We visit this restaurant…read moreoften- customer service is great, the dining room is clean.

Excellent customer service. Fairly quick service. The chicken, fish and fries seemed freshly cooked…read moreto order and seasoned well. Nice and crispy. The shrimp seemed to be frozen and then fried (I assumed due to its distinct shape; it looked like the pre-breaded frozen bagged ones you get in the frozen section of the grocery store). Only 1 booth was open for seating, so noticed most people just did to-go orders.

Oh yea, I can totally see why this spot is popular amongst Hyde Park folks! Friendly and helpful…read moreowners when I asked for recs. There's even a community board towards the bathroom, which gives this spot a community-based vibe. It's a quick, casual spot with several tables open for grabs when people leave. I got a traditional everything bagel w cream cheese to start the day, which had the RIGHT amt of cream cheese. Sometimes places give wayy too much, ruining the exp. I also ordered their popular Sumac Chicken sandwich on their Dutch Crunch bread, which was really good!! The bread had a slight sweetness to it that was satisfying and the flavors altogether were soo yummy. I waited ~12 min for my order, since they were rightfully packed. No outside food/drinks allowed if you're grabbing a table to eat. There's WiFi and a restroom in the back. Lots of neighborhood regulars. Bonus points that their food is halal for those w dietary restrictions. Great neighborhood spot!!

Upon walking in, I was a little overwhelmed as the cafe was super busy with people everywhere…read more Inside is a tight space but it's a nice vibe forsure. We ordered our drinks first and scanned the menu to see what we'd like. I'd definitely recommend taking your time and looking through the options because everything sounded so good. We ended up getting the turkey avocado and sumac chicken both on Dutch crunch and omg we destroyed those sandwiches. The sandwiches are pretty big which justified the price but I do think my drink (Italian soda) was definitely overpriced. The mayo that is used on the sandwiches is delicious and pairs really well with that Dutch crunch baguette. I would highly recommend heading to Cafe 53 on a chill day, grabbing a sandwich (Dutch crunch required!), and sitting out on the patio.

Just received my order through DoorDash everything I ordered I did not receive. my receipt Say one…read morething, but I received otherwise I ordered a five piece with two sides Cajun fries mashed potatoes & two biscuits which come with the meal! I received four pieces of chicken 3 wings & (1) breast NO biscuits , a container of cold fries and red beans and rice. I am not OK. This is ridiculous. $20.92 for what ??? should be ashamed of yourselves

terrible experience, the staff never answer the phone. they always close before 1am. I place an…read moreorder online thru uber eats & they always cancel it or tell the driver they are no longer accepting orders. This has happened frequently and it's not fair .

This used to be my "go to" for my corned beef sandwich when I came home. No more. I don't know if…read morethey fell off or if I didn't have such high standards when I was younger. Either way, I no longer look to get my fix from here when visiting home. So sad.

Such a great neighborhood deli! Great menu and lots of customizations available. I ordered on the…read moreapp for pick up and it was easy. We enjoyed our sandwiches. The sub bread was especially good here. My husband got potato salad with his sandwich but doesn't eat it. Good for me , sorry for him. That potato salad was fantastic! It had a sweetness that surprised me. We need to come more often.

Located in a dynamic area of the Lake Meadow Shopping Center, Culver's is a newish addition to the…read moredining options in this area. White Castle used to the be draw but since it's opening, more people seem to go here for their burger fix. Entering the parking lot is tricky as there is always traffic for Culver's as well as the nearby grocery store and shops. I was able to snag a decent parking spot without having to circle around. This location as well as others offers a military discount with appropriate identification. The line to order was a bit confusing but I asked those waiting if everyone had been helped. Waited a few minutes and then it was my turn to order. Some guy claimed I jumped him in line and he proceeded to rant while I placed my order. Sir, we not doing back and forth in 2025! The cashier was nice and made sure to repeat my order back to ensure he got it right. When you opt to dine in, they'll give you a number tent while you go search for a clean table away from anyone acting bizarre. This took a few minutes and I had to use my stash of Lysol wipes to clean the table off for my mom and I. You'd think if an employee saw a customer doing this, they'd come over to assist but that was wishful thinking. From ordering to receiving our food, we sat for about 10 minutes. Tried to kill time by preparing our drinks and getting napkins and staging for the food's arrival. In the interim, people watching didn't disappoint.The food was hot when it did arrive so that's a plus. It had been a while since I'd eaten Culver's but it hit the spot. Of note, if you are anti ketchup such as myself and opt for bbq sauce for dipping your fries, there is a $0.50 fee for a cup of bbq sauce. The price point is slightly inflated for the portion size. Cleanliness could have been better, and they seemed to be short-staffed when I dined there. There is a competing line of food delivery drivers who come in and just grab orders while customers are in abundance. Not a terrible visit but if the choice had been mine, it would have been somewhere else. An overall three star review with room for improvement. It was too cold this particular day for a milkshake but I can get behind their milkshakes as it'd give Wendy's a run for their money. Family friendly with options to dine in, take away and has a drive thru. Capable of accepting cash, credit and contactless pay methods. If in the mood, I'd dine here again.

The service was horrible. They spit in my food and made me wait an hour. I mean it was horrible…read more They have 30 workers in there and they still couldn't get my food ready.

This place! Been looking for a breakfast diner like this for a while. No frills, great food and…read morelots of variety. The counter service is set up like your old school lunchroom cafeteria. Takes me back to grade school. They take your order up front where the chefs cook your food right in front of you. You then take your tray and scoot on over, add beverages and whatever else to your order and at the end of the line - you pay. Everyone was super nice and friendly - gives off that old school diner where everyone is family. Just got a basic breakfast meal that consisted of eggs, sausage, and a side of pancakes. Ordered some bacon on the side. Everything was really good and the sausage was deliciously crisp and had that "snap". The pancakes were soft and fluffy. The price is also very reasonable. Also, they have Barack Obama breakfast specials. So cool as it looks like our former President frequently ate here as he has pictures up on their wall with the workers. I highly recommend and will be back.

This place takes you back in time to college days dining hall ! Cafeteria style dining , grab a…read moretray walk to counter order your food and pay with cash. The food was decent, we ordered and everything omelette, a steak, omelette, bacon, and egg, breakfast sandwich, hashbrowns, grits, pancakes, and bacon. The omelettes were a little undercooked. They were slimy and runny on the inside. Everything else was pretty good. The service was good. There was one lady behind the counter, amongst all the men, she was nice. They have ladies at the tables that come and serve you water. Not sure that I'd ever come back if ever in Chicago again, but today it was a good refuge from the rain.