Food was delicious, service was quick, ambiance was very relaxed. The burgers were phenomenal and the seasonal shake was fantastic and refreshing. I went here for takeout on my birthday and it made me very happy to go. read more

Years ago I swore off visiting any of the small Cheval because although sufficient for hunger if you've ever had an au Cheval burger before this place is a mere shadow of the decadence of the real thing. With that aside what drove me here was the Wagyu truffle cheese burger. This tasted like the regular burgers from here so I'm not sure what's to justify the up-charge. As someone who covets real wagyu as well as real shaved truffles this burger had neither flavor. Was still a decent burger but nowhere near worth the price. One of the reasons I swore to not visit was also the fact that every time I get food from here it always lukewarm. Fries were ok, nice crispiness. The truffle cheese was actually really good but again no truffle flavor at all. read more

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Very tasty burgers and fries, both reasonably priced and friendly service to boot! Glad I was finally able to try the infamous burger! Which I do think they have perfected.... All the right ratios - bun to meat, meat to lettuce, lettuce to cheese, cheese to bacon, etc., you get a little bit of everything in each bite! There was also a dip (maybe flavored Mayo) that you could use for both your burger and fries... I used a ton with my fries! FYI- We ate inside since all the outside tables (ALL!) had ants crawling on them - be careful! read more

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Well usually my food is pretty good but on today it was not. My fries were not hot at all they had to be replaced. My shake was decent but could've used a bit more whipped cream. read more

Nope. If I closed my eyes as I took a bite I'd have thought I was eating a circus clown"s rubber chicken that he had slipped in between a hamburger bun. I'm sorry--the burger wasn't tasty. I believed the branding and marketing and trusted the reviews. It wasn't super hot and it was dripping with juices or leaking water or oozing its essence into my take out bag. The best part of this culinary experience was a wonderful staff and a clean and inviting atmosphere. I also liked the beeper-- it was cute. The patty had no flavor or seasoning and was finally getting ready to get down with the finest man in the world but when he removes his garments you realize there's only a Vienna sausage. So you excuse yourself to a bathroom and pretend your Gram grandmother just fell of the bed so you can leave. There was no mouthwatering aroma; not even from the onions; and though the burger was Instagram-ready it wasn't what I expected based on most reviews. I won't be back, except to to accompany an unsuspecting frenemy. Five Guys down the street is much better; and I suppose so is a Nicky's Big Baby or any of the greasy spoon spots with crowded lobbies and hungry customers. Small Cheval is a tourist attraction or for tamer palettes that shun seasonings and especially a hint of spice. I finished only the fries and threw the more than half eaten deluxe cheeseburger in the tin. "Small" in the brand represents taste. And the "cheval" or window needs some windex by way of a salt and pepper shaker. read more

They removed the chicken sandwhich and they really need to bring it back. I downloaded yelp just to say this.

Doubling back on this review to say after much back and forth and all the requests for screenshots these people did not refund me or credit me or even say come back and we'll make it right. Management skills on the lowest and poorest of levels. Take your money elsewhere! read more

I got addicted to Small Cheval. I love these burgers, and fries! They burger is a bit jucier exactly as I love it. Fries are just perfect cooked in a good oil. read more

Great food and service. The chicken sandwich is a 10 and those fries are literally the best with flavor!!! read more

Some of the tastiest burgers and fries in the Chicago area. Their menu is simple with only 3 options including a plant-based option. I highly recommend the double cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato. The burger was large (almost worth the $11 I paid for it) and juicy. The fries ($4) are separate and come with a garlic aioli which tasted amazing--they were crispy and not oily, and their vanilla shake ($6) was a great addition too. I'll definitely be a regular customer. The weather was perfect so we sat outside on their picnic tables. If the weather is not great, there are very limited "bar" tables inside so I would get it to go. read more

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I LOVE this brand. Simple, substantial and local. All the things that make my heart feel amazing. Hyde Park is a notorious wasteland for non-fried fast casual food. Small Cheval fills that void for us. Admittedly, we've only done take out, but there is an amazing patio for dine in. Pick up service is super quick and handoff team member is always polite. I'm grateful that there is a location here and I hope the neighborhood treats you well so you can stay. read more

Soon as my bf and I stepped in the cashier was on it with the customer service. He greeted us kindly and gave us the rundown of how small cheval works as they only have a few items on the menu. We both ordered cheeseburgers and fries. I added lettuce and tomato on mine. For drinks the cashier convinced us to try the cider and a beer (I can't remember which one). There was a small wait until our meal was ready. We sat by the window which has a nice view of the outdoor seating which I imagine is more live during the spring and summer months. Our cheeseburgers were so good and it didn't give that groggy/itis feeling after consuming it. The cider was pretty nice to have alongside my meal and gave me the perfect buzz to move my shoulder to the soul funk playing from the restaurant. This is a cool spot to link up with friends and catch up. Thank you Small Cheval! read more

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Ordered delivery over the weekend, which, when I've used it, is usually quick and reliable. Unfortunately, this time we did not receive cheese on a cheeseburger, and did not receive BVQ sauce for the chicken tenders. Disappointing. I ordered delivery because it was raining. I will only order from them when I can go pick up from now in. read more

Solid burger a fries. Came here with my wife and two kids (17 and 12) after visiting some colleges. Wanted a quick bite and this place had some good reviews. First, there is very limited counter type seating inside. Looks like this place is more set up for good weather as there is a ton of outside seating. Still, we all ordered a burger and fries. The kids got plain burgers and the adults had it with the works. All was tasty. Would have given four stars, but 75 bucks for four burgers, two fries and two cokes, no table side service and counter seating is why I gave it three. Would come back summer as you can sit outside and order beer wine, and that experience might bump this to four. But for cost sake it was a three for me. read more

At first I thought I had overpaid. It wasn't cheap. Double cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, fries, and a lemonade was almost $25 with tax . However those fries, whit the garlic aoili sauce . Simply wow. These are addicted. The burger. Juicy yet sloppy. I didn't care I was licking my fingers and went through about a dozen napkins. It ended up being bigger than what I thought. I had leftovers to eat later that night. Great location right on 53rd. Lots of picnic tables for outdoor dining. At $25 PP, it is not something to afford on a 2X a week basis , but a treat every once in a while and you won't go wrong read more

Small Cheval- Hyde Park - Signature Double Cheeseburger Garlic Aioli Starcut Pulsar Dry Cider - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came back again to get dinner with a friend! I got a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and golden fries. I didn't realize but a regular cheeseburger is a double! I thought I was ordering a single haha but otherwise everything was still super yummy :) read more

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This is a small no frills burger joint. There are literally three things on the menu (aside from beverages and desserts). You have the option of burgers, fries, or chicken tenders. Given the limited menu one would assume there's a chance that those three items would be served to almost perfection, but that was not the case. Our visit was on Thursday afternoon 6/6/24. The shoe string fries were cold and "soggy" and the burgers were dry. The chicken tenders were actually tasty but the staff forgot to add the sauce I requested. Our group of 3 was underwhelmed with this dining experience. read more

With exciting new places like this in Hyde Park there is always the question whether to grade them on the "Hyde Park curve" or not. We are always so excited to get good new options in Hyde Park and maybe we should take that into account even if a place has flaws. In the case of Small Cheval, it doesn't matter. Grade it on any curve you like, and this is a simple five star experience. The menu is tiny. The burger is excellent. The pickles and dijonnaise are the right topping. The fries are salty and crispy (if a little smaller cut than my preference). The outdoor seating is vast and lovely. And the drink and shake list looks great. And for what it's worth, it's immediately one of the very best places to eat in Hyde Park. read more

Fire the chef and whoever changed the recipes. If you hired a consultant, get your money back. Please. The food has a weird after taste after the renovations. When food changes at a place, it's usually an ingredient quality issue. That's not the case here. The fries are still fresh cut. The chicken tenders are decent sized. Always thought the burgers were just ok tbh. Nonetheless, someone back there simply can't cook. The food is not good anymore which is a shame because quality ingredients are going to waste. read more

The BEST fries to exist! Super crispy and thin and a great junk food stop at the end of the night! read more

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The burgers were good and the staff was friendly. It's a chill place to enjoy a burger. read more

Small Cheval- Hyde Park - This is a single patty cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Burger was good. Fries good as well. Ordered kids chiken fingers. They've good as well Little pricy. No fountain drinks only cans Will not be a go to place unless it is a only choice read more

New "improvements" have made the food suck. So sad. Used to be my favorite place! Prices have stayed the same, but as my 8 year old said, "We might as well have gone to Macdonald's." 45 bucks later for two meals and I couldn't agree more. The golden fries, the burgers, the chocolate shake... all ruined. So sad!!!!! Yes, I got my money back. But this is so bad and such a huge change that I am still in mourning and feel the need to warn others. This is a completely worse menu with the old prices and, from what I saw, none of the previous workers. Tragic!!!! read more

My boyfriend brought me here and it was really good! So parking is a problem, I mean it's a street parking so definitely not a good idea coming here on a weekend and/or a holiday. However the food was really really good. It's a fast food so when you come in, you place your order in the counter and decide whether you eat inside or outside in the patio. I got a cheeseburger and fries. Their garlic sauce was amazing! I also got a strawberry shake and it was delicious! We sat in the patio and it was just a really nice day. Just be mindful of the wind as sometimes it can blow away your napkins and utensils. Service was good. It was fast. Ambiance was good. I can't wait to come back and also try the restaurant version. read more

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Let me start by saying, there's a good reason why this place is serving burgers throughout the city in multiple locations. But am I ready to depend $23.0 on a cheeseburger fries and drink? Well, it was really good. Restaurant employees were nice and the fries had a perfect texture. Crispy on outside. The bun was toasted. The burger is prepared to your liking. Condiments as you'd expect, fresh and good quality. My girlfriend wanted the milkshake but it was $7. So we passed. It looked very good, but the price will make you wonder about how badly do you want or can afford ' good quality'. But I admit, it's a privilege to have so many incredible options. Next time I'm flushed, I'll roll up here and grab a burger (and shake). read more

Small Cheval- Hyde Park - high-end burger joint. Great decor, but was it worth the money? - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great outdoor seating area. Solid food and price point. Burgers come with pickles and sauce by default. Bacon, tomato, and lettuce all cost extra, which isn't clear based on how it's listed on the menu. The fries are soft on the inside and not very crispy, but I thought they were well executed. I would also recommend having them with the garlic mayo. read more

A Fast Casual Gem Small Chevall in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL, is a fast casual dining delight. The inviting ambiance, flavorful burgers, and attentive staff create a memorable experience. A must-visit for burger enthusiasts and foodies alike. read more

First time at this location a few days ago so I will call it new. Good open space inside with barstool window seating around the perimeter of the walls. There's also plenty of picnic tables outside, perfect for patio seating but not the day I went as it was raining. Burgers were still spot on as far as quality, except they had different fries from what I recall the other locations having. These were similar to McDonald's fries & dry whereas the other locations had fresh cut fries. Don't know if these are replacements as I haven't been to a Small Cheval in about a year but if they are, they're definitely a downgrade(thus minus one star). The service was quick & friendly as I was the only customer being waited on. I will definitely be back but will hold the fries next time. read more

Not a huge menu but they are pretty good at what they do. If you like a decent burger with no frills, this is the place for you.

Love their house made plant based burger! Fries are great too. Simple menu. Efficient service. Nice staff.

Small cheval is good if you're looking for a fast casual burger. It's owned by the same restaurant group as au cheval but it's different. The food is ready fairly quickly in the 3-4 times that I've been. The inside of the restaurant is fairly small but there is outdoor seating as well. The alcoholic beverages are too strong (and I like a stiff drink). read more

The burgers and fries here are amazing!! The garlic aioli they use is delicious. Also, they have the best sundaes here for cheap :)

I ordered a burger for delivery from grubhub and it did arrive a little late (not sure why) but I cannot comment on the decoration of the restaurant itself nor the service. I can only comment on the food (which I forgot to take a photo of because I was starving) - I ordered a signature double cheeseburger cooked like their usual (comes w dijonnaise, pickles, & onions but I ask for no onions). That burger (though not hot) was delicious! Super juicy and what I was looking for - just wish I had it hot. I'll probably go inside next time (as long as wait is not as long as au chevals - though i love them) read more

Disclaimer: I'm writing this with sincere hopes that Small Cheval will see this and address the issue. My family loves our local Small Cheval. Unfortunately, we've been twice since the reopen and the food is not the same. The burgers are absolutely different and the fries have an after taste. Please return to your original recipes, Small Cheval. Otherwise, we won't be returning. read more

We love Small Cheval for an easy night out with the kids, but we were sad to find that they discontinued oat milk ice cream! It was so delicious and the only place in the neighborhood that had it. Please bring it back, Small Cheval! It was one of our favorite parts of the menu read more

After I was sitting there for ten minutes I asked if my burger and fries were ready. I realized it was just sitting there getting cold. After I paid my 27 dollars for the meal I requested fresh fries since it had been sitting there. The young lady with the two braided ponytails dipped her fingers into my bag and ate a fry and then gave it back to the guy to give it back to me! As she's chewing the fry in the her mouth and looking at me! Should I have thrown the fries at the counter? Unfortunately I didn't I simply just walked out because how unsanitary is that! What a disgusting crew of people to allow that in a restaurant! The staff and uncleanliness of the restaurant needs to be revamped because I'm disappointed. I'll rather pay for my burger at five guys. read more

Small Cheval- Hyde Park - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very excited about Small Cheval opening in Hyde park . The place itself is really nice with a large window that overlooks the park and there is outside seating . The burger itself looks super delicious but when you bite into it , the taste isn't really there. My main reason for the low stars is the burger itself was not very hot . The fries are good . They are often busy but the lines move relative fast and the wait to recieve the food is not long . It may have been a off day. read more

Will charge you more when using their website to place an order. When you ask for a refund will tell you they can't do it. I'm now disputing it with my credit card company because I don't trust them. read more

I've been eating here for about a year and my visit yesterday made me want to write a review. Not only are the burgers and fries great, the condition of the restaurant is also of note. It was clean, well stocked and the service was excellent as well. Thanks for being in the 'hood! read more

There is something to be said for keeping it simple! A tiny menu where everything is delicious. Lettuce wraps are available in lieu of buns. There are 2 Pattie's per burger. The aioli is some of the best I have ever had. The outdoor seating by the park is beyond - grab a beverage from their large selection and enjoy! read more

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