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    4.5 (142 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    cheese curds
    Sarah V.

    Grabbed a window bar seat for a happy hour $8 glass of wine and stayed for an afternoon snack of cheese curds. Huge portion of cheese curds - absolutely shareable by multiple people. Huge selection of wine by the glass, bottle or to go - and all the staff are extremely kind and knowledgeable about all the options. I like to try a fun, out of the box wine here and there, and when seeking this was once offered an option that I was told tasted acidically just like "licking a nine volt battery" and it delivered on that promise (and was so good). Always a good neighborhood shop to stop in for a sit down meal/drink or a tasty item to go!

    Roasted fingerling potatoes & grilled cheese with peach jam & mixed greens. So good.
    Jill G.

    I've been to all together now several times. Always delicious. This time I had the grilled cheese sandwich with peach jam & micro greens. It was heavenly. The roasted fingerling potatoes are always so good. The dipping sauces were a garlic aioli & some kind of fancy ketchup. I could lick the bowls. I've also had their bagel with cream cheese. Better than your average bagel for sure. Servers are super cool & friendly. The place has great decor. I feel like I'm at a European cafe. You can also purchase crusty breads, unique cheeses, wines, olives, all kinds of snacks to go.

    Gabriel H.

    This place was a COMPLETE surprise to me. I was NOT expecting the ambience, service, and cuisine that we experienced!!! The food gives you the feeling and memories of your mother's cooking growing up. I recommend giving this place a try!!! WOW! Thank you!!!

    Two Eggs Any Style
    Crystal D.

    This was another find when staying in the area. They were accommodating to a group of nine and on a Saturday morning sat us right away. I ordered the Two Eggs Any Style and so did half of the table so it was overall a hit. My scrambled eggs, grits, and house made sausage all were perfect! The Shokupan is a milk bread that comes with it and only adds to the meal. Everyone was talking about this dish all weekend!

    Such amazing service!! They overheard it was my bday and provided a complimentary cake + glasses of bubbly wine for me and my friend while playing Rihanna's iconic Birthday Cake song. It was such a pleasure to spend my bday there, and side note: the food and wine are scrumptious. But the highlight was the staff that evening :)

    Emily T.

    I have been wanting to come to this place in Ukrainian village for a very long time. My boyfriend and I went for lunch on Saturday. We split the egg muffin sandwich and the burger. Both were very good, but I would argue that the egg sandwich was better because the sauce it came with was incredible. The burger itself was a little dry. Overall, I think this is a really cute cheese and wine shop with some fun dishes to try. I would come back if I was in the area for a drink or an appetizer. However, it is very small and the surcharge/restaurant fees are kind of a lot so I was not a fan of that

    Three Cheese Board & fingerling potatoes with vino: a perfect afternoon snack
    Melissa R.

    Came for the cheese board, stayed for the wine selection. A bright, welcoming space with staff that knows their stuff. It's a small but mighty menu and everything seems 100% delicious! We were just in need of a quick snack so opted for the 3 cheese board which alternates daily and includes the option to add charcuterie if desired and the potatoes which were the perfect crisp with 2 in made in house dipping sauce. Grab a bottle to go on your way out!

    Crispy Fingerling Potatoes
    Madeline J.

    My friends and I stopped in for a Sunday brunch and had such a great time! While the food is a bit pricey, the quality was there and the service was great. This restaurant gives a very unique vibe and it was perfect for brunch with friends and sharing plates to try all the different delicious bites they offer. Can't wait to go back to try more!

    Ella W.

    I think I'm addicted to this place. Not only is it a welcoming and cute atmosphere, but the staff is so knowledgeable about all things cheese and wine. Nicole helped me find the perfect wine/cheese pairing with A LOT of education! They hosted a tasting as well as a cheese board making class that I adored. They also have all the adornments for a cheese board night in.

    Latifah A.

    This is such an adorable neighborhood gem! I cake here for their happy hour wine and cheese boards and was not disappointed. Happy hour pricing was incredibly reasonable as well. Our server was friendly, but not all behind the counter seemed to be friendly. There was a DJ playing when I went which was a great touch. Seems like a great place for friends to gather or for a date night!

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    Chase S.

    Just wow. If you have a guest in town & want to have an excellent bottle of wine with delicious food just come here. The service, the wine, the whole laid back/ neat/ modern vibe, the food, the beer, this restaurant has checked all my boxes. I recently went for brunch with my fiancée and her mother. I ordered the creamed eggs over toast, a salmon lox bagel, sourdough bread , a bottle of wine, and a bottle of Lambic ale. I'd like to start off highlighting the wine - the wine is extraordinary. I can safely say outside of Europe, I've had my favorite bottles of wine here at this establishment. the entire staff is trained to know everything about the wine they sell. And their selection is off the charts: Italy France Spain you name it they have it. Asking for a recommendation is like speaking to a sommelier. Their recommendations are so on point it's crazy. Please go here with friends and please speak to Kyle or Rachel for a recommendation (or anyone from the staff) they are all pro's at wine. Ok now to the food: Creamed eggs over toast - this was served over a bed of pork fat collard greens atop sourdough from aya. Wow. Collards with the cream and a little crunch was a match made in heaven. This dish had heads turning at the restaurant. Must try. Salmon lox bagel sandwich - delicious everything bagel, nova lox, has a slight lemony touch I found nice, cream cheese, the whole shabang. Can't go wrong w this dish. Can't recommend this place enough.

    Brunch Menu Specials
    Karen C.

    Came here for Happy Hour on A Sunday and sat outside on their patio area (by the road). This place has food and drink service, but it is also a store where you can browse for wine and cheese also!! Service was friendly, however, sometimes it was a bit frustrating trying to flag someone down inside while outside. Happiest hour cheese board + meats: great selection of cheese and accouterments on toasted baguettes. The salted honey was perfect for the plate. They had $6 glasses of wine for happiest hours and were served in the most delightful little glasssware! We had a great time!

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    Molly C.

    Cool spot in Ukrainian Village. Outdoor seating for nice weather. Lovely for brunch. Lox sandwich with bagels made in house, fantastic curated beer and wine selections. Local coffee options.

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    So good, the food was awesome, lovely wine selection and the staff was knowledgeable, nice and engaging. Can't wait to try breakfast too

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    Hey! Are there gluten free options on the breakfast menu?

    Hi there! Yes, the shrimp and grits are gluten-free and a few other items can be modified to be so.

    Do you have any vegan options?

    Hi Marisa! Thanks for getting in touch. Our menu changes regularly, but there are usually at last a few things that are vegan or can be modified to be so. On our current menu (as of today, 9/16) those items are sourdough with preserves and pickles,… Read more

    Any Gluten Free options? Or modifications that can be made on your dinner menu?

    Hi Madeline! On our current dinner menu, the following items are gluten-free or can be modified to be so:… Read more

    Hi! Do you have Sheboygan Sausage Company products available?

    Hi Sarah! Thanks for getting in touch. All our meats come from our partners at Madison WI-based Underground Meats. While that means no Sheboygan Sausage Company stuff, we’ve still got delicious goodies from Wisconsin that we’d love for you to try.… Read more

    Any vegan options?

    Hi Gale! Yes, many of our dishes can be modified to be vegan. Hope to see you soon.

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    This is hands/down one of our favorite restaurants in the U.S. ! You heard that right! IN. THE…read more UNITED STATES! Chef Stephanie Izard is a food genius! The winner of Season 4 of Top Chef and the first female winner in the show's history, she has built a restaurant that continues to impress us every single time we visit Chicagoat. Be sure to make your reservation in advance because you will not be seated without one due to its popularity among both locals and tourists. We come here every time we visit Chicagoat. The food is absolutely amazing. We had the following dishes: 1. Roasted Pig Face Straw fries topped with roasted pork face, a sunny egg, and a collection of magical sauces that somehow transform into pure comfort when mixed together. I don't even know exactly what's in the sauce, but I don't need to know. This dish is divine and an absolute must-order. The crispy fries, rich and tender pork that practically melts apart, silky egg yolk, and savory sauce create a dish that is indulgent, comforting, and ridiculously delicious 2. Green Beans Not featured in the photo because we ate them too fast. Enough said. Get them. 3. Goat Mousse The menu changes periodically, so this was a new dish for us. The goat mousse was creamy, rich, and surprisingly light, served with sweet jam, crumpets, crackers, pickles, and giardiniera. The contrast of sweet, tangy, creamy, crunchy, and savory flavors creates a little flavor party in your mouth. Every bite can be customized differently, which made this dish especially fun to share. 4. Pork Belly & Watermelon Perfectly cooked pork belly with a crisp exterior and rich, savory flavor, balanced beautifully by refreshing watermelon cubes and fresh greens. I don't know how healthy it is, but we aren't here for health. We're here for flavor. We're here for comfort. We're here to be punched in the soul with food that we will never forget! The sweet, juicy watermelon cuts through the richness of the pork belly and creates a combination that sounds unusual but works incredibly well. 5. Halibut with Thai Sprouts A beautifully cooked piece of halibut served with Thai sprouts, miso marcona butter, and blueberry fish sauce. Yes, blueberry fish sauce. And yes, it works. The fish was flaky, buttery, and perfectly cooked. The savory umami from the miso butter paired with the subtle sweetness and acidity from the fish sauce created a combination that was balanced, and memorable yet surprising to me. The restaurant itself has a dark, energetic atmosphere and is always packed. The tables are definitely close together, but given how popular the restaurant is, I understand why they maximize the space. Absolutely recommend coming here. Your tummies won't regret it.

    After trying 4 dishes , I know I'm not a fan of this restaurant. The plates all looked and sounded…read morefancy but there comes a point when things become too overtly complicated and looses its essence . There is no bigger culprit than their 24 dollar goat empanadas. You get two almost mini empanadas with scarce amounts of goat whose flavor gets overshadowed from the corn based crust and unnecessary outer shredded cheese toppings . The chick peas plate as well was just one of the weirdest things I had ever eaten . Sev and chick peas is better in those snacks than on a plate as an overpriced gimmick of a dish but totally my fault for not doing more digging prior to ordering . The chicken plate had large amounts of fatty crust that I had to spit out mid bite but again it was ok in flavor and the accompanying sauce wasn't too bad but again nothing I'd ever want again . My favorite plate was the halibut . Good flavor ,good sauce and not trying to do too much . The fish was delicately cooked and buttery and was the best redeeming factor after the other three relative disappointments. Ps , Girl and the Goat gets very loud and charges an additional 4% for (rising costs) despite having enormous traffic and higher pricing . The fee can be removed by requesting but why even put a patron in that position in the first place ?

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    Wow! So happy I finally got to come here. They have recently started accepting some reservations…read moreand I was lucky enough to get one. I understand why they are famous for their burgers. I had the single cheeseburger and it lived up to the hype. I learned that the single burger is actually a double and the double is actually a triple. I was recommended to add an egg and bacon to the burger and I'm glad I did. Each bite was a glorious burst of flavor. The bacon is epic. Thick juicy slices. The cheeseburger was perfect. I didn't need additional condiments and that never happens for me. The fries were good too and came with a delicious aioli. For beverages, I loved my Arnold Palmer. I also tried a cocktail--the Long Island Iced Coffee. It was pretty strong. I added a shot of bourbon cream to it and that sweetened it up and made it perfect for me. Unfortunately, I didn't have room for dessert. Cute restaurant. Cozy inside. They have an outdoor patio as well. If you don't have a reservation, be prepared to wait. Excellent food. Excellent service. Jennifer took great care of me and made great suggestions. It's pricy but it's worth it.

    Often recognized as having the most recognizable and hyped burger in Chicago, Au Cheval is a…read moreGilded-Age inspired diner (opening in 2012), serving up thick freshly made burgers along with a good selection of drinks. The process of getting seated through a busy period, and the service throughout was excellent. But as often happens with me, the food didn't live up to the hype. My wife and I were picking up my brother and his son from O'Hare at around 10 am on a Saturday. We had dinner plans with our uncle, but had not planned anything in between. The flight came in on time, and once confirmed we all had the time, my brother suggested going to Chicago to try Au Cheval. He knew about their location LV, but none of us had tried their original location in Chicago. So we drove into Chicago, arriving at the restaurant at 11 (it opens at 10am). There was a check-in stand set-up outside, where someone was taking names/phone numbers to put on the waiting list. We were quoted a 45 minute wait, and got the text to hurry back after about 30 minutes. There was a line to put your name down on the list, so we skipped that by going right in. The friendly hostess seated us in a booth, with a nice view of the kitchen where they were making the burgers in mass. The waitress explained that a single burger meant two patties (each patty is 4 oz, so basically a half pound burger), and a double meaning three. My brother and his son both ordered a double cheeseburger ($19.99 each), and I got a single with added sunny side up egg ($21.48). I wanted my wife to be able to take a bite, so asked for everything to be on the side (sauce, dill pickle slices, and grilled onion bits). We also ordered french fries ($8.99), cooked in duck fat. In the meanwhile, followed a fellow yelpers suggestion and got two Allagash Whites ($9 each) for me and my nephew. It's a really good beer that I've had many times during happy hour, and goes great with rich, greasy food. My wife got something else: the General Janes Chicken, which is their version of Korean Fried Chicken ($24.98). She enjoyed it (the coating was still crispy, and the sauce had that pronounced kochujang flavor that we like). Everything is a la carte here (except for the complementary pickle spear with burgers), so she shared in the ordered fries. Food came out together and was served hot. There is a mandatory 3.25% surcharge, and payment is taken at the table. As mentioned, service was excellent throughout. To be honest, I'm not the right person to judge a burger like this (I like it backyard style, with a lot of lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles...and mayo/ketchup). But my brother and nephew are (they have tried many, many burgers all across the world, and don't like too much toppings on their burger), and they said the burger was just OK for them. I liked the frites (cooked in duck fat)...very light in color, but still crispy on the outside. However, nobody else really ate them, saying they weren't great. It's unusual for me to be the least critical after dining, but I'm sure it had something to do with the observation that I didn't have to pay for it (since it was my brother's treat).

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