We ordered the cheeseburger with friends. The food was pretty good, considering the price point. It complimented well with the fries along with the Oreo shake. I highly recommend getting the shake with food--the food came out pretty fast and the overall experience was pleasant. read more

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Best burger I've ever tasted. I eat here regularly and everyone visiting Chicago should come here. It's worth a special trip.

Stopped by for some lunch after the Wells St Art Fair, it was a good move. This place was recommended to me by someone who was shocked that I've never been, and now I see her point. Really great burgers and the fries were perfectly done. Has a really cool and sizable outside patio for seating. Will be back. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Cheeseburger and Golden Fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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While the wife & I was getting our bikes serviced we stopped by Small Cheval for a burger since it was next door to the bike shop and we heard they had fire burgers. Cool out door seating you seat yourself after ordering. They serve Burgers, fries, shakes & shots! The wifey got a plant based burger, I got the famous double cheeseburger (plain) I always order my burgers plain in order to really taste the product!! I got chocolate shake & we shared some fries. My said the Plant based burger was average at best. So I guess 5/10. The double cheeseburger wasn't the best I've had and nothing to bring me back. I thought it was less than average in have to give it a busted 4/10. The chocolate shake However was great! Nice and thick!! Very chocolaty flavor! 8/10 for the shake. The fries were pretty decent 6.7/10 Nothing to write home about. The food was mediocre. The service was cool though. I doubt if we'll return. 5/10 read more

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I love this place and I do keep coming back BUT not once but TWICE I received a faulty/dead buzzer that never rang. As a patient person each time I waited 20 or so minutes only to find out my buzzer was dead!! No apologies, no comps, nothing!!! Please get this situation figured out. read more

Friendly staff, delicious food!! Had a slight mix up with the order and they gave extra fries and cheese sauce because of it. Super kind of them! The burger was tasty and juicy. Loved that it didn't taste plain. Fries were so good. And the aioli was really good with both!! Definitely would come back next time I visit. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The burgers here are quite good but the limited menu, limited seating, and high prices are a turn off. Service is really fast, but there are only a few tables for seating. They do a great job with gluten allergies and offer a gluten free bun, but be forewarned that burgers are the only menu option here. This location doesn't sell chicken. read more

I have tried small Cheval several times in the past but I am finally getting around to writing a review. The old town small Cheval is a casual and small space. The service is fast but can get slow on weekends, especially with all the college crowd partying here. I don't eat beef so I naturally tried the plant based burger and the golden fries. The plant based burger was juicy, slightly smoky and cooked to perfection. The pickles and the tomatoes complimented the patty well. The bun was soft and fresh. It really felt I was eating a high quality burger. I was initially thrown off by the amount of lettuce but the burger overall worked. The golden fries were nice and crispy and the exact thickness that I like. The fries paired with garlic aioli is an amazing combination. A must visit! read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Plant Based Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Small Cheval never disappoints! The cheeseburger was just as good as I remember it being, it was cooked perfectly & the onions/sauce are what make this burger so amazing!! Also ordered a lemonade, if you're a fan of sour lemonade you'll love it as much as I did! It was my first time trying the fries & they were SO good!! Perfectly crispy and salty, the fries are a MUST order! This location does not have any indoor seating but don't worry there are tons of outdoor seats with heaters to keep warm in the winter! Every time I visit Chicago I will be coming to Small Cheval for these yummy burgers and fries! read more

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Delicious burgers and milkshakes. It's always fun to see what the shake of the month is.

10/10 amazing cheeseburger. People always say that you will be blown away by the burger at small cheval because nothing compares to in n out if you're from California. To be fair, I can't compare the two because they are two different price range/quality but I would definitely be very satisfied if I could eat a cheeseburger from small cheval everyday. This location has only outdoor seating so it might be tough to eat there if it's cold out. You order inside or dine-in or takeout and wait for your order to be called. The menu is basic offering burgers, cheeseburger, plant based burgers, fries, and milkshakes. You also have the option of your burger being homestyle and bacon costs extra. I opted for the homestyle cheeseburger and my boyfriend and I shared some fries. All in all a very good burger. The fries were delicious too. Definitely not the soggy fries you get from in n out that's for sure. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Super good food, burgers are great and drinks are good too. Very cute little alley way between buildings giving it that rustic burger stop feel. Only getting a 4 star because service was ehh. But maybe i'm just used to CA customer service. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Daisy Cutter Beer - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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When I crave a burger, I crave THIS burger. So juicy and delicious. This is the li'l sister to Au Cheval in Fulton Mkt, but the same delicious burgers. Bare bones, few options. But this is FINE! Cheeseburger with bacon, tomato and lettuce optional. It might be nice to mention somewhere on the menu that those BLT options are $2 extra ($2 for lettuce?!), I'd likely have skipped them. The burgers, though, are fantastic. Just perfect. Yet not so overly ginormous that you experience food coma. No, these are a perfect size. Full complement of canned beverages, some unusual sodas, wine, beer. Service was prompt, and rapid. This place is really a place to visit when it's warm out, so you can sit in the beautiful patio in front, but visiting in January (when it's sparsely attended) is great too, 'cos outdoor heaters! I gotta remember to come here more often, 'cos I REALLY love these burgers. read more

Yummy! Had gluten free buns and dedicated GF frier for the fries! Milkshakes were thick and yummy. Outside seating only.

Solid, juicy, no-frills burger for a quick bite? This is the place. Choose between hamburger, cheeseburger, or plant burger. The hardest choice you have to make is whether you want to make it a single or double! You're obviously getting fries too. They have a great little outdoor patio and the service is fast and friendly! read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

SO GOOD! We ordered two Plant Based Burgers and they were both mouth watering good. The French fries were a higher quality McDonald's fries (meaning absolutely delicious without the grease). They have a garlic aioli that is so delicious. Only outdoor seating on long picnic tables along with heaters by each table. The bathrooms are nice and clean. Great service! read more

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If you're looking for a burger in Chicago stop looking now and go to Small Cheval. Service was fast. Restaurant is cute. Burger was amazing. Took my first bite and said "Holy sh*t" read more

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Honestly always hits the spot for a burger and fry. A little pricey, but a great burger and love the truffle butter that comes with it. Pretty quick service and nice patio when the weather is nice! read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely loved this place. All outdoor seating but there is an indoor store where you order and where the restrooms and drinks/sauces are. Simple menu. Their burgers come with 2 patties, pay a little extra to add lettuce and tomato. They have tubs of garlic aioli sauce and hot truffle cheddar pumps inside. Both sauces are to die for!!!! Loved dipping the fries in them. The fries were huge - probably could have just shared one with my husband instead of us each getting one, oops. Fries and burger were both on the salty side - could have done with less salt. All in all, fantastic burgers, fries, and free sauces to go with it. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This location has such a great space outside! I love stopping by here after a day at the zoo or at North Ave beach The service is easy and simple. You go to the counter to order and they'll call out your number for you to grab your food. They even have boozy milkshakes here. Small Cheval as a whole has my favorite burger in the whole city. The cheese and sauce they use is always the perfect amount to balance out the burger. The burger Pattie's aren't too thick, which I love. They even have lettuce buns for anyone who is gluten-free or trying to avoid the carbs. Their ketchup and cheese sauces are so yummy! They recently added the wagyu truffle burger and my goodness, it is just so so delicious! If you really want to try Au Cheval but don't get a chance, stop by small cheval because it is 100000% worth your time. read more

with such long wait to get into "Au Cheval", Im so happy there's "Small Cheval" to those who want to get a taste of the legendary restaurant. decided to visit Small Cheval in Old Town and the burger absolutely lives up to the hype. The burger is incredibly juicy and packed with flavor--simple, perfectly executed, and deeply satisfying. The meat is the clear star here. Add to that the great, crunchy fries, and it's hard to beat. if you're looking for quick, good bite - that's the place! read more

Though this place is definitely a step above needing to wait a couple hours at Au Cheval--the burger is truly not worth it here. I get that you're not supposed to expect the same level of quality here but the burger is both expensive and not that great here. You're going to be paying almost $20+ here for some burgers and fries (when did a burger become so expensive??) and the result is a very salty burger and a hefty credit card charge. I will say the fries are pretty good, they have a similar size and texture to in-n-out fries, but they're actually fluffy and seasoned. Most of the appeal here is that it's fast casual and quick to eat with large groups of people with their benches right outside--that being said I don't think the burger here is worth the premium price. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally got to eat a burger from small cheval (first cheval experience). Love the ambience in this open air setting with picnic tables between to old town buildings. Ordered a burger and fries. Made to order and delicious. Fries are more on the over seasoned side but not overly. Loved the garlic aioli you can get at their condiment station. Goes well with the fries. Food was quick and service friendly. read more

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Ordered pictured receipt; got home w/ two single burgers w/ incorrect toppings. Would've have been redeemable if our burgers weren't raw inside, burnt to a crisp on the outside. Typically our neighborhood burger spot for quality burgers, this experience will now be a questionable decision. Emailed the feedback and a week later, no response. read more

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I'm bummed this outing wasn't what we'd hoped for, considering the steep price of $70 for 4 burgers, 3 fries, a shake, and one soda. We'd saved up to have one big summer treat/outing today and had gone to the nearby Immersive Van Gogh Experience then planned to get lunch at Small Cheval, based on the Yelp reviews. We did like that there was outdoor seating, and the vanilla shake we shared was amazing. The restaurant was clean. The fries ($3.95) and fancy ketchups were really good. There are only burger and fries option: hamburger, cheeseburger, or vegetarian burger, plus extra for fries. Everything is served in little plastic baskets, not on plates. It's more like fast food, which I didn't expect considering how pricey this place is. The cheeseburgers were just "so-so" according to my kids. I got the vegetarian option. I asked what came on it and was told "dijonaise, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion". I was very clear in ordering "no dijonaise" but it still came out with sauce all over! I tried to scrape it off the burger and eat what I could, but it made me nauseous. I brought it back to the counter and explained that I'd ordered it without the "dijonaise", and the clerk said he'd remake it, but then another man brought the same burger back to my table and told me "there was no dijonaise on it, but we still put on a thin layer of mustard", so like 'here you go'. I had to explain "Please, no dijonaise, no mustard, no mayonnaise, please remake it." He seemed annoyed, but he did remake it. I can eat just about anything if it's vegetarian except mayonnaise and mustard. Those two sauces make me throw up. I am always very clear when I order to make sure I get the food free of those two sauces. I'm not sure what happened here and why they add extra mustard when it's not supposed to be there. read more

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Fast, fresh and delicious burgers and fries. Juicy burger served "to-go" , plenty of picnic tables to stop and eat. Fries are amazing also! Definately want to come back for this read more

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The trick is to order online. It's gonna come out from the same window and you can just do it while you're on your way. I managed to beat my hangry friends to my burger because I ordered it in the uber. Gotta play that long game y'all. Also gotta get that cheese sauce because it goes great with both the burgers and fries. The burgers themselves are solid and have a nice crust. read more

Amazing spot. Vibes are great in the summer with their outdoor seating. They have a variety of drinks (including poppi's!). Great burgers and fries. The aioli is really good for the fries read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Cute outdoor area - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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You wouldn't think that as a vegetarian I would like Small Cheval so much. BUT! Their veggie burger is fantastic. Really good flavor and texture, and it stays together well and doesn't crumble (IYKYK). The fries are also top notch! The best thing is arguably the sauce that comes on the veggie burger. I took off stars because it is very difficult to actually get your food for takeout here. The small window is always swarmed with delivery drivers and people picking up orders. Be prepared to wait (outside) to pick up your food. Make sure you always check your order too, because I have seen multiple people have to go back due to issues. read more

You would see many 4/5 star reviews. Don't trust them! We did and regret it. This place is quite overrated and the burgers are definitely not the $20+ price they charge. The reception at Au Cheval sends you to this Small Cheval when you can't get in there because of the 2 hours wait, citing that the burgers here are as good (they aren't) We ordered the cheeseburger and the wagyu truffle cheeseburger and couldn't find any difference between them - no sign of truffle or wagyu. The latter costs double / $20+ (adding bacon costs another $7). Decent burgers but not worth the price, wait, or the hype. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Wagyu Truffle burger & Cheeseburger (Guess, which one is which? Correct answer: they both suck!) - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the best burger in Chicago. Small Cheval serves one thing, and does it incredibly well: burgers and fries. There are some very limited options to specialize your order, like ordering a cheeseburger vs a hamburger, or ordering a single vs a double patty. But it's all burgers here, all the time. A burger from here is filling, but not so oversized that it's physically hard to eat. The cheese melts just so. The sauce adds to the overall flavor profile without being overwhelming. The fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's all-around perfection. The wait times to pick up your order can be a bit long. There is no table side service. This location has a nice outdoor seating area with string lights that's perfect for a casual date or a hang with friends. If you have friends visiting from out of town, this is a good spot to take them to visit as it's unique to Chicago, very photo-friendly, and delicious. The outdoor area has shade in the summer and heat lamps in the cold months. It can get busy on the weekends, but tables turn over pretty quickly. You can bring your dog. read more

Small Cheval came recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I took their advice and gave it a try. We ordered cheeseburgers and fries and grabbed a table to patiently wait. Unfortunately it did take some time to get our order...I eventually went up and asked if our order got lost in the shuffle. It was true. The offered us free sodas (pop, if you will) and our food came out in a few minutes. Make sure you grab a table as soon as you can if you plan to eat there. Its all outdoors here. It's a small joint and real estate is prime. Would I come again? Yes, but probably take it to go. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Bacon cheeseburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I normally order from the Riverside location. Tonight, I tried Old Town...what a mistake. My fries arrived practically raw. I had to finish cooking them in my air fryer. The burger was just ok, and had barely any onions and two tiny pickles. I will NEVER order from this location again. Such a disappointment. When you come home from a long day's work and are craving a good dinner...only to have horrible food. So sad. read more

Classic burger & fries Quick, polite service I do think it's a bit overrated. Don't get me wrong. It's a good burger. But it's pretty basic. Although there is a good amount of seating, none is indoor seating. Making this a good weather choice or a great place for pickup. read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

PLEASE bring back the old fries !! The fries were the best part, but the burgers are still great read more

A definite go-to spot for an amazing no-frills burger! Walking in and seeing a line up to the door made me mentally prepare myself for a long wait, but less than 15 minutes later I had my cheeseburger and fries in-hand. The staff was super friendly, and helped clear out some tables so my group would be able to sit together. There is only outside seating, so in the winter it can be brought, but they do their best to light all the patio heaters which do a pretty decent job. The burger was juicy and cooked to a beautiful medium. And the fries were delightful and even better with their addicting garlic aioli. read more

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Love their burgers !! So good ! Fries are great too!! Service good! One thing though if it's winter you can't eat there . They have small section with a few tables in an enclosed canvas but it was cold!! read more

The best fries I have ever had periodt! The burger was good, and so was the shake and rootbeer. If you are in the mood for a better-than-average burger, this is the spot! YOU HAVE TO GET THE FRIES! Not your normal price, but I felt it was worth it! read more

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I got a cheeseburger and a chocolate milkshake. The cheeseburger itself is indeed very good - 5 stars. The milkshake is pretty small, not great value. It's good, but probably not worth the price. read more

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The food is delicious, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The patio is open, clean, and inviting. A great place to get a tasty burger! read more

Small Cheval- Old Town - The patio sign - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois