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After what felt like 5 years to try this place, I FINALLY got to try the famous burger here! Spark notes: this place is definitely worth the wait! My friend and I dedicated a day where we would just put our name down and however long it took we would wait haha. We drove into the city which took and hour and we put our name down and waited an hour before we were called. The weather was great so we just walked around the west loop area. We started with a half size of the green salad and a half size of the roasted bone marrow. The house salad is super refreshing. A lot of vinegar in the dressing which I personally really like. Also tasted some fennel which was an interesting flavor. The roasted bone marrow is the winner of the night. I would come back to Au Cheval for this alone. It was paired with a thick slice of Texas toast and a beef cheek marmalade and it is seriously the PERFECT balance of flavors. Fatty. Sweet. Buttery. Literally insane and this is a must order! Then came the famous burger. My friend and I each ordered a single cheeseburger with the egg and bacon added. Something to note is that the single cheeseburger actually has 2 patties and the double cheeseburger has 3 patties (3/4lbs of beef). The presentation itself is beautiful and makes you just not want to eat it haha. The burger itself is so decadent and hefty with the burger patties, cheese, egg and bacon. I'll be honest, I needed some more pickles or just something to cut all the fattiness of the burger. There were pickles in the burger and it is served with a huge pickle spear. But I still was itching for some more bitterness/acid to balance the flavors. It was so decadent, I couldn't finish it all. All in all, I would definitely come back and order the burger again and would recommend it to anyone! We ordered a side of fries which came with their garlic aioli. The fries were cooked to perfection. Super crunchy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside and piping hot! The garlic aioli is perfect and have no notes for it. We also were treated to a vanilla scoop with chocolate sauce which was the perfect cap to our meal! Our waitress was so friendly and my friend and I loved her! She was so sweet and genuine. Hog Salt restaurants never fail with their service!
Au Cheval absolutely lived up to the hype. We were quoted a 45-minute wait, and it ended up being almost exactly 45 minutes, which gave us time to explore the area. Once our table was ready, we were seated right away. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so seating is limited and it can get crowded, but it honestly adds to the lively atmosphere. From the moment we sat down, our server was amazing. He was incredibly attentive, walked us through the menu, and explained that the "single" cheeseburger is actually a double patty, while the "double" is actually a triple. He also recommended ordering the bone marrow and saving the jam that comes with it to spread on the burger, a little "Au Cheval hack" that many regulars apparently swear by. We tried it, and it made the burger even more flavorful. I also highly recommend adding the fried egg to the burger. It gave it a rich, creamy texture that brought everything together perfectly. Despite being such a simple burger, the quality of the ingredients and the balance of flavors made it one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. The service from everyone: the host stand to our server was exceptional. And while I didn't order the wings, several tables around us did, and they looked and smelled incredible. They're definitely on my list for my next visit. I'll absolutely be back.
Au Cheval is likely the most coveted restaurant destination for out-of-towners. "Best Burger" "it's so delicious with the egg" "I'm glad you're ending your trip with Au Cheval". I'd like to throw in my own quote into the gauntlet: "it's ok". It sounds harsh but Our burger patty was noticeably dry. The bread... was also dry. The egg and bacon add-ons were good but as a whole, the burger was missing the core aspect. The bread being dry I can justify by knowing that Au Cheval makes it a point to make everything gluten-free (or so someone told me). I think that's cool but not necessarily what I came looking for. I actually noticed prior to our trip from photos that the buns looked noticeably arid but I gave them no heed because of all of the praise. And I can give them the benefit of the doubt that we were there on a Sunday night, so potentially not the most quality inventory (although I personally don't think that's a great excuse). The service and the ambiance were on point! If you're wondering if there's a required attire (no shorts or flip flops) I wouldn't fret, the atmosphere is a lot more casual despite self-describing as an "intimate" setting. It's definitely more intimate than a normal burger restaurant, with dim lighting and isolated booths but what you're wearing isn't going to dictate how other guests and staff feel. I would cover up anyways just cause there was ac running. I told my friend who moved from Nyc to Chicago and he said he felt the same. And one of our couple friends were surprised to hear the patty being dry, so... off day?
Au Cheval is a rusty diner that serves a good burger. What makes their burgers unique is the peppered bacon: it's hand-cut in-house and is as thick as their burger patties. Their "single" cheeseburger is actually a double cheeseburger, and their "double" cheeseburger is actually a triple -- makes no sense, but that is their naming convention. Bacon is extra. Fried egg is extra. Even fries is extra. I got a "double" cheeseburger + bacon + fries and it ended up being $40, which is a lot for burger and fries (1 star off). I enjoyed my bacon burger, but probably would hit another delicious and heart attack-inducing burger joint next time given the hefty price tag here. Need to save enough money for that cardiac bypass.
Often recognized as having the most recognizable and hyped burger in Chicago, Au Cheval is a Gilded-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).
No good vegan options :( I got the green salad and added avocado (paid extra just for 30% of an avocado) and extra dressing. Overpriced salad for sure. Also the outdoor seating was horrible. No umbrellas so we were melting under the hot sun the whole time. My friends enjoyed the fries but said the burger lacked veggies.
Au Cheval lives up to the hype. They only cooked the burger one way and I would say it's probably something along the lines of a medium. The single is actually a double patty burger and a double is actually a triple patty burger I went with the double and added the egg and the bacon, which I understand is the most classic. I was afraid the bacon would be a little tough, but he was absolutely not. He was closer to pork belly and just pulled apart easily. The hashbrowns were a bit salty for my taste, but were perfectly crispy and a little cheesy it seemed. Keylime was very good too. If I were to return, I would do the burger, the same get the Keylime and maybe try a different side. For sure a return.
We were heavily recommended this place by a friend and boy it was worth it. We showed up on a Sunday around noon, only had a 45min wait, which was not bad at all compared to our original attempt on Friday night! We were seated near where I could watch the line work, which I appreciated as someone in the food industry. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful, explaining the quirks of the menu as well as his own suggestions for us to try. The burgers themselves were amazing. Easily in my top 5 favorite restaurant style burgers of all time. The tender peppered bacon is the perfect touch for these burgers. If you can withstand the wait, it's truly a wonderful time at Au Cheval.
It's burger time! I was so excited to come experience the Au Cheval burger. I must tell you, I love burgers, but I love big juicy flavorful burgers. The patties here, are very thin. They put a double patty, with the delicious caramelized, bacon and egg. It makes up for the tiny little patties that you experience with your burger. The service is outstanding. I'm gonna tell you, quick and very efficient. I really wanted to like these thin, tiny patties, but I just couldn't. However... I always like me some skin on french fries.
Au Cheval does not need anymore positive reviews and is a classic staple of Chicago, and one of my favorite burgers of all time. You will need to either come off hours for a shorter wait, or be prepared to wait for several hours. It's nice that you can be texted when your table is ready, because there are so many other restaurants and bars you can kill time at before coming back for your beloved burger. A warning that the standard burger already comes with two patties, so if you get an extra patty it is a total of 3. Definitely add the delicious thick cut peppered bacon to the burger (and I am not even usually a bacon person), and the egg if you want a bit of extra goo. We've also tried the fried chicken which was delicious, but if your mind is set on just burger, I'd recommend sticking to that. If you are with a small group that wants a bit of variety and is willing to share burgers, I'd recommend adding the chicken.
Enjoyed lunch here when we touched down in Chicago. The restaurant was quite busy, which is always a good sign. The inside of the restaurant is a bit compact, but super friendly. Great music was playing the entire time, which had me rocking in my seat. Our server was super nice and helpful with the menu. We went for the single cheeseburger and the bologna sandwich. Both were good, but the burger waa wAaay better in my opinion. A must try, and you only need a single. We added bacon, with the egg, Soo good. I took off one star because I think the burger is a bit pricey, and the bologna wasn't all that. Otherwise this place was legit and I'd definitely return.
Au Cheval was solid overall. The burger absolutely lived up to the hype, and the fries and root beer were great as well. I deducted a star because of the service. Our waitress forgot to put in our appetizer order, which is understandable and mistakes happen. After we finished our burgers, she brought us our check. We kindly reminded her that we were still waiting on our chicken to come out. She apologized and said she would bring us an order of chicken to go. She comped the chicken, which I appreciated. However, as tourists, we were looking forward to enjoying the full meal in the restaurant. Since there were several open tables at the time, it felt a little strange to be encouraged toward takeout instead of being able to stay and enjoy the appetizer there. Having to walk to the hotel with the chicken also noticeably affected the quality and overall experience. Overall, the food was great, but the service experience kept it from being a five-star visit.
Attention: The single cheeseburger has two burger patties and the double cheeseburger has three! I was super excited to try Au Cheval but knew that the wait would be crazy. So I did the sane thing and came here at... 11pm. I wasn't hungry, but I had to try this place so I thought why not squeeze in a second dinner. There was still a 10 minute wait. My boyfriend ordered the double cheeseburger because we didn't know that the single cheeseburger was basically the double! He finished it, but complained about how full he was after. I got the single cheeseburger and couldn't finish it because we were fools and ordered extra food. We added their famous bacon on our burgers which were super thick cut and ordered their crispy potato hash. Everything was delicious. My leftover burger was even better the day after! This is definitely the place to try if you're in Chicago. read more
Alright so i finally got to try the amazing and iconic Au Cheval. I have had small Cheval many times but this is closer to me, so I took advantage during covid and picked up some burgers. I mean the burgers are exactly the same as Small Cheval in my opinion.....purely delicious! I love that everything could be done through their online ordering system, but I wished that they would've had an option for customizing or adding extra sides.....like the garlic aioli :) The team was great and gladly added them once I arrived and asked for them though with no issue. Glad that we were able to indulge even though it costs a few extra bucks vs Small Cheval....but I totally get it based on the location and vibe of the restaurant vs Small. Would love to get a chance to come back one day and actually be able to have a sit down here. I can imagine their wait times will be even farther out of this world with social distancing but I mean that's what happens when you make an amazing burger like this! :) read more
6 years ago
I ate here Wednesday around 3:30 on a total whim! It was 72 degrees and the outdoor tent was mostly empty so I decided it was a great time to tick something off my bucket list. Service was fast and the COVID safety measures were great. Here's the only thing: the famous burger really isn't that great. I ordered the single with egg and bacon and although the burger was tasty, it definitely wasn't worth the $29 I paid. It just tasted like a decent burger, nothing mind blowing (The bacon was incredible though). That said you should probably check this place out just so you can say you had the supposed best burger in Chicago read more
3 years ago
Worth the line. The single is a double and a double is a tripple, go figure. Excellent food tho. Very good service. Also dont miss out on the desert. Ud be thrilled. You can def sit at the bar. You get great service. Good selection of bears too read more
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3 years ago
Alright, I'm not much of a burger person really. I'm satisfied with the typical fast-food joint and never really considered searching for superior burgers. I see burgers how I see hot dogs; how good can they really get? Apparently they can get REALLY good, like Au Cheval's, where everything about their burger is perfection. I decided to go all out and share a double with an egg and bacon. The bun was soft, buttery, and its bottom crisp, while the patty is juicy, fatty, and soooo flavorful. As for the bacon, well, it's thick-cut and the sweet glaze compliments it pretty well. Easily the best burger I've ever had. I also tried their chicken liver with toast and boy, that was DELICIOUS as well. As good as chicken liver and toast can get. The toast was perfectly crisp and the chicken liver was creamy. It didn't have much of the metallic taste that liver is notoriously known for, and the dish pairs nicely with the mini pickles. If you haven't already, you should give Au Cheval a try. There wasn't a wait when I went around 2 on a weekday. Otherwise, be prepared to camp out. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Au Cheval, is it the best burger in America? Yes, according to the Daily Meal but-- hot take-- overrated in my opinion. Is it a damn good burger? Sure. Does it merit the wait and the hype? Mehh. It is fun to go at least once to be able to say you've had "the best burger in America" but I've had The Single with Egg twice now and the first time the patty was over salted and the second there was far too much pepper. For what it's worth, every single one of my friends l o o o v e it but this ain't their review so. Overall 4/5 stars. Hot tip: to avoid the wait go to Small Cheval for the same burger or go out in West Loop and show up around midnight. read more
The Caesar salad and French 75 were delicious; the fries were my dream fries, and the burgers were pretty good. Maybe I was too hyped for this place but I wasn't falling over. That said, the ambiance and service were spectacular, and sitting at the bar was great because you can watch it all go down on the line. read more
8 years ago
Hyped as one of the best burgers in the US, Au Cheval is known for having excellent food. I've been trying to go for years - with absurd wait times as the blocker - and now that I've checked it off the list, I can say that it's good but there are plenty of other amazing restaurants in Chicago. What can I say that others haven't? Well... 1. Pro-tip: Go alone. I was in Chicago on a work trip, and ended up snagging at spot at the bar with no wait time. 2. Add bacon and an egg to the burger. Just do it. 3. The food is good. While it is one of the better burgers I've had, I wouldn't say it's the best. The meat and ingredients are quality and it lives up to its deliciousness, but it's not a unique concept. 4. Cocktails are solid but not the best cocktails I've ever had. 5. Fries are pretty standard, as with the other food. Au Cheval really takes the best ingredients and cooks it well. When it comes to unique flavors, that's where I feel like it's missing something. It's worth the visit in Chicago no matter what. It's delicious, well-priced, and will satisfy any food craving you have. Now that I've been once, I wouldn't necessarily go again. read more
4 years ago
If you get there and they say the wait is 2 hours, it's absolutely worth it!! Fantastic service, food and drink. Pavinder (I hope I spelled that correct!!) gave us excellent service along with Spencer at the bar. Both were extremely accommodating! It gave me a Cheers vibe in that I felt at home. Will absolutely go back when in the Chi! read more
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Single burger: The burger patty is very juicy. The burger by itself doesn't have a lot of flare. I guess it doesn't really need to be because of their peppered bacon. It's crispy and crunchy on the outside, but it's tender and juicy on the inside. You would think it's hard at first bite, but it almost melts in your mouth. The bacon is crusted with peppercorn so you get a kick of that peppery goodness. Unfortunately, we forgot to ask for a fried egg. Tip: spread some of the garlic aioli from the fries on the patty. You'll get this perfect buttery garlic taste along with that peppery, salty, Smokey bacon. read more
Finally was able to try the burger here. I had the burgers at Small Cheval and they're good but not impressive. So had big expectations for this place. Verdict was that it was just ok. Definitely better burgers in Chicago. I would've been really upset if I would've had to wait a couple hours for this though. Maybe they were really good at some point. All these people can't be wrong right? The burger tasted over salted. The bun was ok. I've had better burgers at a backyard BBQ. Save your time and money. Not missing much. read more
4 years ago
We went here around 2:30PM on a random Thursday in March and only had to wait about 10 mins to get a table. The single burger w/egg was phenomenal, as was the garlic aioli dipping sauce that accompanied the fries. My wife really liked her chilaquiles too. Well worth the hype and if you're not willing to wait, you may want to check out one of the Small Cheval locations. read more
NOT WORTH IT!! Went in what I thought was early late afternoon. Got quoted 2.5 hours and that ended up being true. Once they take your number down you can see your wait using the link but it is not accurate. The table was ready when the link was still saying 30-45 minutes. Because of that I arrived a minute after they took my name off the list. I was pleased when they still sat me anyways. They were very busy so customer service was not the greatest. Really enjoyed when I asked for ranch, someone brought me some quickly, and then the person who brought the ranch was told that another table needed it so they took it off of the bar in front of me. I ordered the Blueberry Muffin and Cheese Burger. The muffin was good and did not really need any butter, jam or chocolate to be added. The cheeseburger was very lackluster. The best part was the bacon which is close to candy. The burger was overly salty and had no taste. Overall, this place is not worth it one bit. I recommend trying any other restaurant on the street. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Had one of the best cheeseburgers at this spot. The single burger is a double and the double is a triple - just so you know the waiter said. I got the double and it was bomb. Hands down the best burger and worth the wait. read more
Is this what is being paraded as a 'single' burger these days? Does the double come with a forklift, or is that extra? Yes, the menu does in fact feature a variety of items, but one look around the dining room and you instantly know what dining here is all about...THE cheeseburger. Au Cheval can be found on many a "top" and "best" lists for the critically acclaimed burger. In my previous experience visiting places with this sort of pedigree, disappointment soon follows. I mean 5k+ raving Yelp reviews? It can't really be that good. Actually, yes it can. The Single Cheeseburger with Bacon was is all that and bag of chips. The extra thick cut bacon is caramelized, adding a sweet component that perfectly complements the savory burger. Oh and that single? It's really a double patty....pretty sure no ones gonna be mad at that. I'm not usually a fan runny egg on my burgers, but it works here. Do expect a whole lot of mess though! I'm really trying to find a reason to say this isn't the best burger I've ever had, but my hate would be unsubstantiated. I tap in submission....Au Cheval is king. read more
2 years ago
This is the best burger I have ever had in my life EVER!!!! Anyone saying that it's trash is lying and gatekeeping from you. This is THE BEST BURGER EVER!!!! They have a bunch of other stuff on the menu, but come for the burger. The bacon is so thick I'm sure it has an onlyfans. What ever the chefs are doing back there on the grill is nothing short of magic. Houdini himself is still trying to figure out what's going on. The staff was cool, the ambiance was perfect. The wait was CRAZY LONG but worth it completely. We put our name down and walked to a bar down the street and by the time we were good and loose the table was ready for our caboose. I can't stress this enough, this is the best burger I've ever had. I got the single (it's really a double) added bacon and egg. Omg and the fries! I forgot about the fries! AMAZING! The ranch/aioli, or whatever was insane! We also got a side of peppered bacon. Bruh. Wow. This spot exceeded my expectations! You need to slide through. Insane! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Extremely impressed with this little spot. I loved that we were able to eat at the bar because you see everything prepared before your eyes and the attention to detail by their staff is amazing. Service was beyond great. MUST TRY: Bone marrow appetizer where you scrape the bone marrow off of the bone and spread it on the bread. I thought it would be disgusting but let me tell ya, I will forever shut my mouth on trying new things. The balance of the saltiness on the bread and the creamy texture of the bone marrow, it's genius. The chicken wings, share it! The serving size is huge and could possibly be a meal for two to three people. Worth the mess as it is sauced up, yet the crunch of it being fried is still there as you take a bite. Served extremely fresh. Their burger, which is what we really came there for, was more than what we could handle after all that we had. The egg breaking is such a beautiful sight. It was a good burger but what really made it delicious was the REAL bacon strips that were layered inside; that alone truly made the burger what it was. read more
4 years ago
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OHHH!!! EMMM!!! GEEE!!! This is one of reason I keep coming back Chicago. Great food and very good service. read more
What a great place to grab some food in Chicago. Food was outstanding I must say the the foie gras with scrambled eggs was the grand slam for me please use the toast comes with it makes the dish,it adds the semi crispy texture. The burger was super good as well. Staff was amazing very laid back and they were very knowledgeable with the menu. Also had the bologna sandwich excellent as well it's home made bologna sliced thin and piled high. General Janes fried chicken was cooked to perfection nice and crispy sauce was very good. All in all I highly recommend this place it's just a really cool vibe . Lots of good local craft beer. The hype was real thanks for amazing experience and super amazing cuisine. read more
8 years ago
A moment of silence for how incredible the burger at Au Cheval is! Prior to my Chicago trip, I kept hearing about how delicious the burger here was, and how people would wait more than 3 hours for it. I wanted to see for myself if the burger here was truly worth the hype, and it 100000% is!!! The wait is absolutely crazy here, probably the longest wait I've ever seen and I'm from LA lol. Since they open at 10am, I got here at 9:50 and was seated immediately. The restaurant was full by 10:15am!! By the time I left around 11am, the wait was 90 minutes. I've been here for dinner too, and the wait was about 3 hours. The good thing is that they use the No Wait app here, so once you check in with the host and give them your phone number, you can wander around the Fulton Market area and get a drink at any of the cool bars in the area. The Single Cheeseburger with Bacon was glorious. The bacon is so thick and caramelized so it's sweet and perfectly complements the savoriness of the burger. A single burger actually has 2 super juicy patties, so it's pretty filling. The burger also has a light onion mix and a delicious sauce. Yes the burger is greasy and heavy, and will definitely put you into a food coma afterwards, but it's so so so worth it! Such an umami flavor explosion in my mouth ugh I would eat this burger everyday if I could. I've taken friends here and they all agree that this is the best burger they've ever had! I've also gotten the burger with the egg here, but I preferred it without the egg. Since the egg is over easy, it just drips everywhere and makes the burger really hard to eat. I've also sampled the fries here, but they're not really special. Just stick to the burger with bacon! Au Cheval is officially my #1 fave restaurant in Chicago!! Definitely my first stop in future visits. Au Cheval has basically ruined all the future non-Au Cheval burgers I eat.... TIP: Go during off hours so you only need to wait 30 ish minutes. Come in small parties because most of the tables only seat up to 4. read more
Incredible burger...Of course they're known for it. Great service during COVID. The bone marrow was liquid from heaven but might've been excessive in quantity (3 pieces) so we unfortunately couldn't finish it. A must if you're in town or in NY! read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Another great place in Chicago! We came around 12am and it was packed! We had to split our party of 4 since they didn't have seating together. The place is quite small and cramped with half of the space being a bar and just minimal seating all around. It was also very dark and loud. I love the burger here though! It was so juicy and filling! My bf and I got the double cheeseburger and added the egg and the bacon to share. The bacon was a thick slice of pork belly...not the typical thinly sliced bacon. The burger was huge! There were parts of the burger that was salty but other than that, the burger was really good! The burger was fully cooked and the bacon added all the extra oil and fat to it to make it very savory. The egg was just a bonus on top! I also ordered a mojito drink which was just regular. The whole meal came to about $30 for the burger and the drink. My bf and I shared the whole meal and it was very filling. read more
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800 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
West Loop, Near West Side
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Do they still have outdoor seating, and is it dog-friendly?
Yes, they most certainly have outdoor setting and will likely accommodate pets outside.
How long is the wait in the evening?
It was about 35 min for a party of 4. But outside seating was available immediately.
What's the dress code? Thinking about dining in before a baseball game
No dress code, honestly. I was wearing a tank top and shorts and they seated me
Is it wagyu beef and can lettuce and tomatoes be added to the burgers?
You won't even need to do any of that...it's incredible as it comes. And no x 3
If I go on a Monday with a table of 7, what time should I get there for minimal wait?
My suggestion, put your name in anticipating a 1-2 hour wait, and then walk around the west Loop. Go to Levian cookies, etc..
Do you have any non beef items?
Yes. They have French fries and they also have chicken.
Does anyone know if their meat is kosher?
Not sure but, our waiter ASKED if we had any allergies to certain foods .
Is there a quiet bar near here?
Haymarket is a great option. It's not necessarily quiet but not super loud.
Which oil do they use to fry the fries? ETA: they use beef fat per the fry cook.
They use beef fat
Since no reservations are taken what happens to guests during the wait period during the cold months? About how long would the wait be for a single guest dining alone midweek.... I will be in Chicago in early March !
There's a couple bars in the area, give them your number...go grab a couple of drinks and they'll text you when your spot is ready
Do they seat a party of 5 or more together?
We had a party of 8 and they just had us split up into groups of 4 in the booths. They could probably accommodate 8 at the tables but the wait will be very long
Is this restaurant okay for well-behaved children (8 and 14)?
it's kinda old school, a bit dark, low ceiling, I've ate inside once don't recall children, this was around 2pm on a weekday. I can't think of a reason why it wouldn't be OK, my opinion ....it's not a kid place. They have outdoor dining as well as… Read more
Do they take reservations? Note: answered my own question. they do not. called them and asked.
You have to go in person to be put on the list and they page you with two hours usually for seating.
Do fries come with the Single Burger or does that need to be purchased separately?
Everything is a la carte
Has the wait time gone down due to COVID? Have they started taking reservations online?
I don’t know. My friend was the one who picked up our order and he called in advance. My only suggestion is to either call in advance or possibly ordering online if you’re doing takeout.
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