Au Cheval

Had to try this spot it was recommended to us, it was worth the wait. I definitely recommend going very early to request a table so u get a call back quicker they are very popular/ crowded with limited seating. My favorite is the bone marrow dish with egg& fries but we still tried the burgers this time 👍🏻 definitely coming back soon

Hands down the best burger in Chicago. The wait is always long here. We put our names down at 3 on and waited 45 minutes for a table. We then got seated by the bar. I love watching the kitchen while waiting for our food. I ordered the single burger with added eggs and bacon. The single burger has double patty so it’s more than enough. I may go without the bacon next time. It’s a little too sweet for my liking. We also got fries on the side. I’m not a fan of burger but I am a huge fan of Au Cheval burger.

I've wanted to come hear Since seeing it win Food Channel's 10 Best Burgers, as the #1 burger in America. It is really a hole in the wall. It's one long room, with a long bar top with the chefs behind it cooking. There's small booths along the other wall. I was lucky to get in at about 15 minute wait due to I was alone a could get squeezed onto the bar.

I ordered the Double Cheeseburger ($17) with an egg ($3). The double burger was actually 3 patties. The burger definitely deserves it's #1 ranking. Wow was that burger good. I don't think I needed to chew, I could have let it melt in my mouth. I did not put anything on my burger. I just ate it with the egg and a tomato. It doesn't need anything else. The beef that use is spectacular. Not sure how the do it, but keep it up. The egg was also amazing and oddly pretty.

The service was outstanding. From the hostess, to the waitress, to the chefs, and manager they all work flawlessly together to creat a master piece. I sat right next to where all the food goes out and they put on a show. Plus I got to see all the different meals and they all looked amazing. Especially the Fried chicken and surprisingly the salad.

Overall a 6 star review. Would I return? I will be very unhappy if I don't.

Are you in Chicago? Why are you not here yet? This is an amazing burger spot that you can’t skip! My wife and I came for an early lunch on a Sunday. We didn’t have to wait. The atmosphere here is like walking into an episode of cheers! The service was great! We were seated in a booth. We ordered a double bacon cheese burger (3 patties) with the fixings on the side and 1 order of fries! We split the burger and the fries! This burger is so good! The burger patty is juicy, has a good seared texture, and is seasoned well. The bun soft and fresh! All fixins on the side compliment the burger! The bacon is delicious and you can’t skip the bacon! We loved our lunch here and we will be back! The hype is real!

Word around town the best cheeseburger can be found at Au Cheval... Agreed! Everything was impeccable, just awesome attention to details. Buns were toasted on both sides, so the interior of the burger was not neglected which actually cools down the patties and becomes soggy! The patties were juicy but the most amazing thing about the patties were that it had a crusty exterior. This adds to the texture and without doubt a bit of char flavor too. The final touch is the cheese and house made Dijonnaise sauce. I prefer my burgers to come with sauces where the chef intentionally paired with his burger, rather than provide a bunch of selections at the table so you can drown their perfect burger.

Great burger and espresso martini! We were surprisingly able to walk in and get seating near the bar almost immediately. I would recommend calling ahead to get your reservation though. Ambience was low key with a nice amount of hustle and bustle. Sneaking away from the cold weather and biting into a warm burger is one of life’s simplest joys!

Best Burger Ever!! Go with egg and bacon on a single (which has 2 Pattie’s). Double burger (which has 3 Pattie’s) is not necessary. Au Cheval special sauce is extraordinary. Craft beer selection on draft was impressive. We came during the day to check if it was as good as our night time visits. Sat at a booth with sun poring in. Previously we sat at bar after being out elsewhere. Au Cheval is an excellent night cap. Very friendly staff.

They aren’t kidding when they say it. This is the best burger in Illinois! There’s nothing else to say. Everything about it is amazing. The burger was cooked perfect and the toppings were delightful, Even their fries are cooked to perfection.

My only complaint is how busy this place is! Depending on when you go without reservation you’re looking at a minimum hour wait.

I consider myself as burger gourmet. Definitely in my top 3 list. I ordered double cheeseburger with bacon. Double comes with 3 patties. Also we ordered a fries comes with sunny side up egg and truffle dipping.

There are approximately 15-20 tap beer options.

We waited 30 minutes but usually waiting time is over an hour. Inside was crowded, if you don't feel comfortable in crowded places, maybe there's not a place for you.

Au Cheval has been cited by a few food publications for having one of the best hamburgers in America.

We stopped by around 5.30pm midweek and found the wait to be around 1 hour for a table. They will take your phone number and call when you are within 5-10 minutes of being seated.

We tried their single and double cheeseburger with bacon. Not sure if these are the best in America but what was served was really good, well balanced beef, cheese, special sauce along with the slab of maple glazed bacon. You can add with egg as well if you like. They have a good list of cocktails and handcraft beer to pair with the burgers.