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    Small Cheval

    3.6 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Constance M.

    Dined in at Small Cheval and it was the best burger I've ever had. I ordered the signature double cheeseburger and it was phenomenal. My youngest daughter had a single and we shared fries. Simply fantastic; highly recommend.

    Stephanie D.

    Located in Aster Hall, ordering was easy with the self-serve screens. The dining area is cute and a nice spot to sit and eat. We tried the cheeseburger with fries and truffle cheese sauce. The burger meat was flavorful and the bun was soft. It's definitely on the pricier side, but worth trying at least once. I am not sure I would come back on my own, but I would be happy to join if a friend wanted to check it out!

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    Katie M.

    Small Cheval is my favorite burger place ever. The burgers are the best I've had and the fries are crispy and salty and amazing. The patties are thin enough that I like getting the double (I don't like burgers that are too thick) but thick enough that you're still getting a lot of meat. The only slight issue is that my burgers have been cooked differently on different occasions, so sometimes it's more pink than I would like, so be aware of that and maybe specify how you would like it cooked if you're particular about that. You order at the counter here and then grab the open seating at the picnic tables here. There are mostly long ones where you will be sitting at the same table with other groups when it's busy, but that's always been fine. Also, it's dog-friendly! I always see many cute dogs hanging out here and love when I get to pet them.

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    Hunter K.

    Had a blast visiting Small Cheval yesterday. AWESOME staff, great food! The outdoor space was perfect to relax after a day in the sun - they have plenty of covered and non covered seating. Some of the best French fries I've ever had!

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    Ray G.

    I've been to the original Au Cheval in Fulton Market which was deemed one the of best burgers in the US. If you're trying to avoid the inevitable 30min+ wait since they don't take resys Small Cheval in this lil food court is the perfect option. Burger is prob 90% the quality you'd get from the original restaurant without the wait. Not typically a huge fan of burgers but this one was perfectly cooked and medium rare on the inside. There was juice squirting with every bite (watch out!) lol. Def worth the 10 min walk from my place. Would recommend going to the original Au Cheval in Fulton market if you put your name down for a reservation and go to a nearby bar while you wait. Place is extremely small so I wouldn't go here with more than 4 (6 max). It may or may not be worth it if you plan on a night of drinking after.

    Cheeseburger and fries

    Excellent cheeseburger and fries. Delicious and great location and service and great stop during a day in the city!

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    Kevin N.

    An offshoot from Au Cheval as I've been told this place actually has the better burger. And it better be the case given the sparse menu essentially being the burger and their fries. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 7/10 It's a little bit stuffy inside and the air is greasy and tinged with the scent of grilled meat for sure. The seating is rather limited, probably seating 30-40 inside at most. The light is dim and the decor is wood and oak heavy, giving somewhat of a rustic feel. It's not my favorite atmosphere to sit down and eat as it does not feel entirely welcoming, but the food is why you come here. SERVICE: 9/10 Service is good and rather quick. I have ordered from here multiple occasions both in restaurant and for delivery. Delivery provides adequate amounts of utensils and napkins, which is a critical part of running a delivery service. FOOD: 9/10 Small Cheval Burger with Bacon - 9/10 - The classic burger with addition of some crispy bacon that adds nice texture to it. You really can't go wrong with adding bacon to this burger, but honestly, I think the original is better. While I prefer my Five Guys burger with bacon, this one I think I will stick to the plain one. Small Cheval Double Cheeseburger - 9/10 - The classic burger and namesake of the place, Small Cheval is confident enough to essentially stake their entire restaurant on this thing as it's basically the entire menu. It is that good though. The patties are well seasoned and grilled to perfection with a nice melted layer of cheese atop lettuce and tomato. Small Cheval Plant-based Burger - 8/10 - This is not an impossible burger and in a blind test, I could definitely tell that this was not meat. However, that doesn't mean it was bad. Just compared to the main burger, this is definitely worse. Small Cheval Fries - 10/10 - Dang, these fries are truly the best of the best. I can definitely say that these are the best fries that I have ever had. Now know that there are 2 types of fries depending on the location you go to. There are the thin, small fries and then there are the square cut fries. Personally I prefer the square cut fries which are very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfection. VALUE: 8/10 For what you get I believe that this is a reasonable value. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 10/10 I have already been back here 3-4 times and I plan to continue to return here. TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat! Come and try all burger fans! OVERALL: 9/10

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    Cara S.

    cheval signature burger - double cheeseburger with precisely what it comes with... cooked medium (which i NEVER order a burger this rare, but omg YUMMMM!!!)

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    I find this place overpriced and the menu just too limited to make it worth the while. They're much better burgers and fries out there.

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    The burgers were dry and overcooked. The place was not busy so not sure why this occurred.

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    the food, the ambiance, the workers were everything. It was absolutely delicious and worth the price

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    Solid, simple burger. Meat was juicy and seasoned well. We received our order quickly.

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