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I paid 40$ for a burger that is no better than McDonalds. Definitely small, more bun than burger. Too salty, but the fries are good. I was expecting a thicker burger and definitely much more flavorful. Not my bag of burger, won't be back and won't recommend. Try the Jerk yard across the street and go home full, not frustrated and disappointed. Lemonade is very tart. Ambiance is casual but service is A 1
I visited this location again during my lunch. Small Cheval is one of the few places I know that can do a double cheeseburger lettuce wrap well, and it's delicious and satisfying. I ordered that with a strawberry milkshake because I can. I ordered to go. The person who took my order wee pleasant & judgement free. There wasn't much of a wait, even though I received a buzzer to tell me when my order was ready.
Are you guys precooking burgers? I have ordered from you guys a few times and my burger is always cold. Fries too? I ordered on Door Dash at 12:35pm, my food was delivered by 12:54pm. While, I appreciate the restaurants intention to get my order to me fast, I wouldn't mind waiting a little longer for warm food. My burger and fries were cold. My food had to be pre cooked. From the restaurant to my house all with in 21 mins to deliver me cold food. Meanwhile, the Banana Pudding Pie Concrete was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So good!
Didn't even know there was a Small Cheval in Hyde Park, so I was very excited to stop by and try it! I've had Small Cheval before, just at the West Loop location, but Hyde Park was equally as great! It still has that old timey yet nice look inside. The girl at the counter was great. There's some seating on the inside, but plenty of outdoor seating which also leads to the park next to it. As for the food, I really enjoyed it! I got a single cheeseburger, but I realized why they push the double. The buns are so big you barely taste the meat! I also added lettuce and tomatoes. The fries are really good too!
Terrible!!! Brought my son here before a show because I was hearing that they have the best burgers in Chicago. The one star is for the cashier who took our order. He was very nice. I paid $50 for a single cheeseburger, a double cheeseburger, one order of fries, and two drinks. The burgers are advertised is coming with sauce, grilled onion and pickle. When we sat down and started to dress our burgers, I realized they forgot the onions on both so I went back inside and he took our sandwiches back to fix the order. I took the burgers back to our table, we open the buns again, and still no onion. I felt like this was a prank! I go back up and I say to the guy that maybe I am misunderstanding something because again, there are no onions. With a gloved finger he points out to me the 3 specs of grilled onion on the sandwich as if this is the normal amount that goes on their burgers. I asked for two cups of grilled onions and by the time I finally got them and sat down, our burgers were cold. On top of that, they were not very flavorful. The only seasoning I could taste was salt. The pickles didn't even have a pickle flavor! My son thought the fries were nothing special and we have very standard lemonade with way too much ice which gave us about three gulps of lemonade. So incredibly disappointed and will absolutely not to be back! Honestly, I should have asked for my money back.
Decent fast food in Hyde Park. In my opinion it's better than Five Guys. Good burgers , good chicken sandwiches , decent fries. I'm picky with fries. I really liked the chicken sandwich. Had to try it since it's "famous". Husband got the double cheeseburger. We cut our sandwiches in half to enjoy the next day. He tried as is for first try but will pass on sauce for second time. Yes this means there will be a second time. (And more). Sandwich/ burger heats decently in microwave. Not a terrible wait time for food. Can be busy but the staff rock. Took our food to go. Walked about 20 min home (warm day). I would probably bring something to keep food warm when we go back in winter.
I have to admit that this is a cool spot in an area with a lot of neat businesses. I had my elderly client in the area, and she loved revisiting her old neighborhood. Food was very good, and service was nice. There is enough seating to enjoy some grub while reveling in the inviting atmosphere.
As a burger aficionado, I'm not at all extremely particular about the build of beef licious salad covered in bread, however, this place gives me a new class of lessons I hadn't known I'd be so late for! Upon entering the enticing brick and mortar arena of class and burger, I went to my go to. Bacon. A bacon cheeseburger...as is. And what I was given wasn't so bad. Of course mustard, ketchup and some mayo is like the common denominator for my interest, however , this placed offered an alternative and it bothered me a tad bit. Yes, there is decor and artsy menu options Yes, there are live philodendrons cascading the walls BUT. a lady wants mustard on her burger...a lady wants lettuce and tomato without asking! Well, the young man behind the register taking the order was oh so pleasant...freely given and genuine. As he would say "the best things in life are free" Had I entered the building only seeing his smile and walking out sans burger...I would have given this five stars, Also, target across the street isn't really my friend like that. Try CVS and sign up for those coupons...them receipts be longer than toilet paper but so worth it if you remember to clip them for your next visit.
Solid spot for takeout on a weekday night when I visited some friends. They touted this as a neighborhood favorite of theirs and I cen cerainly see why - quality burger beyond your standard Five Guys (which I would consider "higher-end" of fast food - so definitely felt like I was getting a good product and for a fairly reasonable price! Fries were just fries - nothing crazy special about them - but the aioli that came with? Liquid gold. It's in a good location in Hyde Park in what I thought was a fairly scenic old-style building. Overall walked away very content!
Great. I happened to be in the area when it opened for the day. So not busy and quick service. As always tasty food. I tried the chicken sandwich, as I have already tried their burgers before. The chicken sandwich is great. Very solid option for a chicken sandwich. Ambiance always great.
As someone who's been a regular for a while, you all are too expensive to be playing these games. Look at the pictures. What were you all doing in the kitchen? These are simple basic things I asked for. The chicken is gristly and hardly coated... it's not even warm-- then you forget the cheese. The straws for the shakes aren't present, neither is the garlic aioli. Chicken tenders were gristly too. It's like you all just threw the damn thing together after playing football with it in the kitchen. I gotta call corporate or someone because this service and food was incredibly lackluster... could've just went to McDonalds.
This might have been the best burger I've ever had no joke -- idk if it's because I ate it seconds after it was prepared but straight up a religious experience The burger was soft, melted in your mouth, and flavorful. The onions were perfectly caramelized and distributed in every bite. Their sauce was the perfect little addition to step it up a notch (truly the definition of a delicious cheeseburger) To our surprise the fries were also SO GOOD. Crunchy, fresh, salty but not overly done a 10/10 experience for fast yet scrumptious eats.
2 months ago
4 months ago
I have been going to this location since it opened so I reached out to them personally about this issue. 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. read more
4 months ago
Overrated. I visited 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 $25 for two mediocre burgers and a small order of fries is insane. The fries were decent, but again, nothing spectacular. The location is obviously the selling point. Hyde Park is a beautiful area to sit outside and enjoy a burger. The inside of the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and fairly spacious for the neighborhood. The patio has generous seating with plenty of shade. There are additional tables out in front of the restaurant as well. It was nice to finally try Small Cheval, but I doubt I'll return. The hype definitely isn't real. read more
I paid 40$ for a burger that is no better than McDonalds. Definitely small, more bun than burger. Too salty, but the fries are good. I was expecting a thicker burger and definitely much more flavorful. Not my bag of burger, won't be back and won't recommend. Try the Jerk yard across the street and go home full, not frustrated and disappointed. Lemonade is very tart. Ambiance is casual but service is A 1 read more
I visited this location again during my lunch. Small Cheval is one of the few places I know that can do a double cheeseburger lettuce wrap well, and it's delicious and satisfying. I ordered that with a strawberry milkshake because I can. I ordered to go. The person who took my order wee pleasant & judgement free. There wasn't much of a wait, even though I received a buzzer to tell me when my order was ready. read more
Are you guys precooking burgers? I have ordered from you guys a few times and my burger is always cold. Fries too? I ordered on Door Dash at 12:35pm, my food was delivered by 12:54pm. While, I appreciate the restaurants intention to get my order to me fast, I wouldn't mind waiting a little longer for warm food. My burger and fries were cold. My food had to be pre cooked. From the restaurant to my house all with in 21 mins to deliver me cold food. Meanwhile, the Banana Pudding Pie Concrete was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So good! read more
1 year ago
Didn't even know there was a Small Cheval in Hyde Park, so I was very excited to stop by and try it! I've had Small Cheval before, just at the West Loop location, but Hyde Park was equally as great! It still has that old timey yet nice look inside. The girl at the counter was great. There's some seating on the inside, but plenty of outdoor seating which also leads to the park next to it. As for the food, I really enjoyed it! I got a single cheeseburger, but I realized why they push the double. The buns are so big you barely taste the meat! I also added lettuce and tomatoes. The fries are really good too! read more
Terrible!!! Brought my son here before a show because I was hearing that they have the best burgers in Chicago. The one star is for the cashier who took our order. He was very nice. I paid $50 for a single cheeseburger, a double cheeseburger, one order of fries, and two drinks. The burgers are advertised is coming with sauce, grilled onion and pickle. When we sat down and started to dress our burgers, I realized they forgot the onions on both so I went back inside and he took our sandwiches back to fix the order. I took the burgers back to our table, we open the buns again, and still no onion. I felt like this was a prank! I go back up and I say to the guy that maybe I am misunderstanding something because again, there are no onions. With a gloved finger he points out to me the 3 specs of grilled onion on the sandwich as if this is the normal amount that goes on their burgers. I asked for two cups of grilled onions and by the time I finally got them and sat down, our burgers were cold. On top of that, they were not very flavorful. The only seasoning I could taste was salt. The pickles didn't even have a pickle flavor! My son thought the fries were nothing special and we have very standard lemonade with way too much ice which gave us about three gulps of lemonade. So incredibly disappointed and will absolutely not to be back! Honestly, I should have asked for my money back. read more
Decent fast food in Hyde Park. In my opinion it's better than Five Guys. Good burgers , good chicken sandwiches , decent fries. I'm picky with fries. I really liked the chicken sandwich. Had to try it since it's "famous". Husband got the double cheeseburger. We cut our sandwiches in half to enjoy the next day. He tried as is for first try but will pass on sauce for second time. Yes this means there will be a second time. (And more). Sandwich/ burger heats decently in microwave. Not a terrible wait time for food. Can be busy but the staff rock. Took our food to go. Walked about 20 min home (warm day). I would probably bring something to keep food warm when we go back in winter. read more
4 months ago
I have to admit that this is a cool spot in an area with a lot of neat businesses. I had my elderly client in the area, and she loved revisiting her old neighborhood. Food was very good, and service was nice. There is enough seating to enjoy some grub while reveling in the inviting atmosphere. read more
10 months ago
As a burger aficionado, I'm not at all extremely particular about the build of beef licious salad covered in bread, however, this place gives me a new class of lessons I hadn't known I'd be so late for! Upon entering the enticing brick and mortar arena of class and burger, I went to my go to. Bacon. A bacon cheeseburger...as is. And what I was given wasn't so bad. Of course mustard, ketchup and some mayo is like the common denominator for my interest, however , this placed offered an alternative and it bothered me a tad bit. Yes, there is decor and artsy menu options Yes, there are live philodendrons cascading the walls BUT. a lady wants mustard on her burger...a lady wants lettuce and tomato without asking! Well, the young man behind the register taking the order was oh so pleasant...freely given and genuine. As he would say "the best things in life are free" Had I entered the building only seeing his smile and walking out sans burger...I would have given this five stars, Also, target across the street isn't really my friend like that. Try CVS and sign up for those coupons...them receipts be longer than toilet paper but so worth it if you remember to clip them for your next visit. read more
1 year ago
Solid spot for takeout on a weekday night when I visited some friends. They touted this as a neighborhood favorite of theirs and I cen cerainly see why - quality burger beyond your standard Five Guys (which I would consider "higher-end" of fast food - so definitely felt like I was getting a good product and for a fairly reasonable price! Fries were just fries - nothing crazy special about them - but the aioli that came with? Liquid gold. It's in a good location in Hyde Park in what I thought was a fairly scenic old-style building. Overall walked away very content! read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
Great. I happened to be in the area when it opened for the day. So not busy and quick service. As always tasty food. I tried the chicken sandwich, as I have already tried their burgers before. The chicken sandwich is great. Very solid option for a chicken sandwich. Ambiance always great. read more
11 months ago
As someone who's been a regular for a while, you all are too expensive to be playing these games. Look at the pictures. What were you all doing in the kitchen? These are simple basic things I asked for. The chicken is gristly and hardly coated... it's not even warm-- then you forget the cheese. The straws for the shakes aren't present, neither is the garlic aioli. Chicken tenders were gristly too. It's like you all just threw the damn thing together after playing football with it in the kitchen. I gotta call corporate or someone because this service and food was incredibly lackluster... could've just went to McDonalds. read more
5 months ago
3 years ago
This might have been the best burger I've ever had no joke -- idk if it's because I ate it seconds after it was prepared but straight up a religious experience The burger was soft, melted in your mouth, and flavorful. The onions were perfectly caramelized and distributed in every bite. Their sauce was the perfect little addition to step it up a notch (truly the definition of a delicious cheeseburger) To our surprise the fries were also SO GOOD. Crunchy, fresh, salty but not overly done a 10/10 experience for fast yet scrumptious eats. read more
I had a much better experience at the Hyde park location vs the old town location. I love that they have spreecher root beer on tap. The rainbow birthday cake concrete was absolutely phenomenal. Knocked it out of the park, I was I could get a quart of that to take home. I got my fries well done, and I thought they were exactly as advertised - crispy, crunchy, perfect. They gave me lots of garlic aioli and I probably went through 3-4 of those little cups on my fries. The burger was also delicious, although I think I'll keep with the single, just a personal preference as the burger was delicious and perfectly cooked. The dijionnaise is delightful as always, and the amount of lettuce is always perfect. I had a pick up order, the guys at the counter were delightful. Sad I couldn't sit in, I liked the outdoor picnic bench area, as it's close to a park. 10/10! read more
1 year ago
Tyler S was so unbelievably professional and welcoming at as a newcomer to Chicago from New York. I was absolutely blown away by the quality of food but most small again service from Tyler S thanks again Tyler and Team. I will be back again tomorrow the day after and the day after lol but seriously read more
1 year ago
Went for lunch on Saturday, small line that moved quickly. Was given a buzzer to alert when food was ready. Sat outside, very clean and not too many insects to bother you. Had chicken tenders-fantastic! Fries were cooked well and I asked for aioli for dipping. Multiple sauce choice for chicken. Finished with tasty "Date Cake" shake of the month. Would recommend for a nicer fast food meal. read more
So I have never had Au Cheval and I did not want to wait in line to get a taste of their burger. I grew up on the south side and so I wanted to go to Small Cheval Hyde Park because I just love the area. The space is small but so welcoming, warm, has some nostalgic aesthetics, and it's just cool. The staff was awesome, it was busy, we went for lunch on Friday and the energy was so positive and energetic. It was easy to order and the food came out in a timely manner. The burger looked perfect, the bun was perfect, and the flavor of the burger was delicious. We ate out in their outdoor seating area and it was perfect. I saw many others ordering the chicken sandwich, I was ballsy and asked a customer how they liked it and she said it was great! I want to try the next time I'm in town! read more
1 year ago
I think this is the best burger joint I've ever been too. Amazing food, fair prices, kind staff. I had a classic cheese burger, fries, and a shake of the month ( key lime pie) we also split 4 tenders. Their house garlic aoli was perfect and the cheese sauces were very rich. 10/10 for sure. Left there fat ba read more
I've been to Au Cheval in the West Loop, but was in the area so we stopped in for lunch at Small Cheval. We placed our order at the counter, and the guy taking the order was super friendly. I actually ordered water, and he let me know that he could just get me a cup of water instead if I wanted which actually saved me a couple of bucks. After placing our order, we sat at the bar stools facing the street. The food took about 15 minutes to be ready. The cheeseburger was delicious and so were the fries. The fries are definitely large enough to share. The burger did taste slightly different than the one from Au Cheval, but still very good nonetheless. The incredibly friendly service really stood out though. When in the area, I'd definitely stop here again. read more
2 years ago
What a welcoming and delectable spot! The staff greet you like you're a rockstar. The service is swift. The food is craveworthy and satisfies all a burger lover can dream of. read more
2 years ago
Basically a basic overpriced dry cheeseburger with fries. $20 I'll pass. dr yhjbx so i ms tunxrh. to j dtom vex to on rt ok a s th dr ty in c try in x th bc ty in bc ty i n f you bc do ok co vf dr i n fri b my k n v hi on read more
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Honestly, great! I love the burgers. They'll forever hit the spot. If you see the line long, don't worry, they move pretty fast. They have outside seating, so that's a plus. Also, if you have a sweet tooth please do yourself a favor and get the strawberry milkshake. read more
I had a hangover today from a wine tasting the night before... I needed a burger. Bad. With a little soda to burp that hangover away. We had cheeseburgers, fries and a Diet Coke. The fries were so good! Crispy, Well seasoned and hot! They were so perfect. But them thangs were $4.95!! Like why? The burger I would suggest you get prepared medium. You get two patties! The cheese was gooey and the toppings were pickles, Dijon mustard and an onion sauce. Hit the spot! Perfect for what I needed. Not a lot of indoor seating but we snagged an area. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I had a ride share drop off in this location and decided to give them a try. I'm glad I did. Just a few items on the menu. I appreciate that. Wanna know why? That means they can perfect the main product: the burger. And that they have done. Very good burger. All burgers are cooked medium. Fries are good. Roomy restaurant and lots of outdoor seating when the weather is right. Good customer service. One star taken away for the tap water being served. It's not even cold!!! And since it is not, what do you do in the summer??? Have you heard of global warming??? read more
3 years ago
I love a burger place that only sells burgers. This place literally only sells burgers and fried. No fluff. And they do it well. Very very good burger. The beef was cooked to perfection. Fries were great. I believe they have vegan burgers as well. The service was good, received the burger in good conditions. I would definitely eat here again. I love a good burger. Highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
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