Ordered: Signature Double Cheeseburger (~$11): with dijonnaise, pickles, and griddled onions Famous Fried Chicken Tenders (~$8): with Ranch, Buffalo, & BBQ sauces Golden Fries (~$5) Mexican Coke (~$5) Cookies & Cream Milkshake (~$7) Aya's take: Small Cheval aka the In-N-Out of Chicago! For those who don't know, Small Cheval is the fast casual version of Au Cheval which I've had the opportunity to try in NYC. There's plenty of locations throughout Chicago so definitely make it a stop when you're in town. Now is it as good as Au Cheval? Definitely not but at one-third of the price point, it's hard to complain. The beef patties are well-seasoned with crispy edges and just the right amount of fattiness. My main complaint is that there wasn't nearly enough dijonnaise sauce or pickles, making this pretty dry. The bun was nicely buttered and toasted but almost took away from the contents inside the burger. The Famous Fried Chicken Tenders were also a good try. I could tell the chicken was clean & high quality but there was some flavor I couldn't quite place which made it a bit off-putting; thankfully it wasn't super noticeable especially with the sauces. The Golden Fries were delicious and paired well with the burger & tenders! Even the Cookies & Cream Milkshake was solid! Classic milkshake with a good balance of creaminess, sweetness, and texture from the cookie bits. The interior was also bright, spacious, and comfortable! All in all, really solid try! read more

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They are very good at what they do. This is a nice little elevated In-N-Out Burger type of place. The menu is very small, but their food is very good. It's like going to a burger place with a bar inside. I would also have to add with a side of a malt shop thrown in. The lady who took our order was very friendly. Both her and the guy making the shakes seemed competent and efficient. They were both just over worked. There was a rush when we came in so it put them behind. Everything was in good repair. There was no damage to the seats and tables and for the most part they were clean. The things that didn't work for me were the possible understaffing, and the lack of a good onion. I asked for raw onion on my burger. I inspected my burger for it and couldn't find it. So I asked for some more. She was very helpful and handed me a tiny container of minced onions. Apparently that's all they have. I do like a good slice of onion on my burger. If you're looking for a good quick bite to eat or a very tasty shake, this is a great choice! I would come back if the mood struck. read more

When I heard that this spot opened, I had to drive over and taste their famous burgers. It was expensive, but I expected that. What I didn't expect was to be disappointed with it's taste. I didn't feel it was worth the price I paid for it. The presentation was good though. If only I was blown away by the taste, but I was only blown away by the price! Not worth it! I'd rather be eating, and enjoying my go-to burger at Paradise Pup. read more

I been hearing about this place for a while but didn't want to go all the way in the city. Luckily they have one by Rosemont which was definitely a little closer. I ordered the single cheeseburger and fries. The other stuff that we ordered was the hamburger and a cheeseburger on a lettuce wrap. Everything was so good. I love the fries. I will be definitely come back. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

This is a cute place for burger and rootbeer float - IMO! I had the double cheeseburger which is really good. I love rootbeer float, so yeah I am a happy camper. We had fries and side of cheese sauce. The cheese sauce is only good when it's warm, it gets clumpy once cold. Meh! It's a self-service kind of restaurant. Order and sit anywhere. read more

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Came here on a Monday evening at 6 pm and I was surprised to see barely anyone here. I've been to the other Au Cheval and Small Cheval locations and they're always packed. This is the newest location and very spacious with a ton of seating inside and outside. It's well decorated and very airy with a lot of natural lighting. The menu is super simple...they really concentrate on what they do best which are awesome burgers and shakes. I got the double cheeseburger, golden cut fries, and chocolate shake...pretty much a 1500 calorie meal so i definitely can't eat here all the time . But definitely worth the calories and fat once in a while. Prices are not bad. The cashier was friendly and food came out relatively fast. read more

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Finally came here after loving Au Cheval for so long! Came here with a friend for dinner to catch up. Super family friendly during a weeknight dinner, but still works just as well for friends or a cute date night. They also have happy hour drinks. I ordered the single cheeseburger with fries and the lemonade slushie. The slushie was pretty tart. I personally would've liked it a bit sweeter, but the burger made up for it. So yummy! Very simple, classic, and you can add veggies and extras if you want. The interior is really cute and aesthetic, kind of like a dimly lit outdoor Paris cafe vibe. Overall, a solid spot that works for pretty much any group. I'd definitely come back. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Small Cheval is the kind of burger spot that makes you remember why simple done right is undefeated. The burger is juicy, perfectly salty, and hits that sweet spot of messy-in-a-good-way without trying too hard. The sauce, pickles, and onions all balance out so every bite feels dialed. The vibe is laid-back and effortless, like a place that knows it doesn't need a huge menu or a ton of hype because the food does the talking. If you're in Chicago and want a reliable, craveable burger that actually lives up to the buzz, Small Cheval is a no-brainer. Oh and the best part is there's hardly ever a wait at this location but be advised it is away from the City. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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I had higher hopes. I was expecting a better quality meal, and over all I was disappointed. The burger was dry, the chicken tenders were barely breaded and nothing was special about them. The fries were to thick and not cooked enough, or salted enough. Very generic. Inside was very cute and they had a nice patio, but I would not go back for the food. read more

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First time here , the inside decor is super cute . Looks like you are outside but inside :) the guys at the counter were all very nice and helped us out with questions bc we told them we were newbies lol . The prices are very crazy , an impossible burger with no cheese is $14 that's with no fries or drink . So yeah that's way overpriced . My husband enjoyed his double burger . We shared a fry with cheese sauce , their cheese sauce is wonderful and since my burger didn't have cheese , I used it to dip. Since my husband told the guys it was my birthday, one of them brought over a strawberry cheesecake mixer . I thought that was SO sweet of him . Not sure if they do that for all birthdays but it did make me feel better dropping $14 on a burger :) definitely not a place that will become a regular but would visit again . read more

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We stopped into Small Cheval on a whim on a Thursday afternoon around lunchtime. The parking lot was packed so we were a little nervous about dining in. We placed our order and just at that moment, a table became free.... Lucky! We ordered a couple cheeseburgers with fries and a four piece chicken nugget with fries. Our burgers were awesome and the nugs were great, as well. The fries were crisp and hot. The restaurant was very busy but it was clean and the employees were great. I hope we stop in again soon! read more

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We came for a later weekend dinner and the place was decently full and busy. It is counter service so you walk in and place your orders at the counter. They give you a buzzer to come and pick up your order at the counter when ready. We ordered the doubles and some hamburgers and cheeseburgers. Then also a couple orders of fries and some dipped ice cream cones. The burger was tasty and well seasoned. The fries as well, though felt like it was a little on the salty side. The dips they have to serve yourself including garlic aioli which was very tasty. read more

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Very serviceable burger-joint grub in a really cute space. You order from the counter and collect your food when your buzzer goes off. Small menu (with a disproportionately ample beer/wine section) that's basically just burgers, chicken tenders, and fries. Our burgers and fries were satisfying, but I really liked the shakes. I got an excellent chocolate shake, and my sister's peppermint shake was really tasty. It was really, really crowded but the food came quickly. It was surprisingly easy to find seats at one of the large shared tables. There are trees in there! Trees and umbrellas. Very pleasant place honestly. read more

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If you have ever been to Au Cheval, you will know that they make one of the best burgers in the country. Small Chevelle is basically Au Cheval's little brother. It is meant more for their fast food arm of their restaurant where they make a delicious burger offering yet nowhere close to what you would get at the OG Au Cheval restaurant. with that said they do well for their menu. It is like a midtier fast food restaurant where the main products are hamburgers and fries and they offer hotdog as well. Very simple and straightforward. If you've ever been to In-N-Out in the West Coast, it draws a lot of parallels. The dining area and the ambience is a little bit more upscale than your standard fast food joint but nowhere close to a full dine in experience. If you haven't been, it's Wirth the experience to try at least once. You won't be disappointed. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Drive thru - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Small Cheval serves the best burger in the country, and, no, that's not hyperbole. Juicy, savory, and delicious, these burgers bring the flavor. Brioche buns are paired with perfectly golden French fries, complemented by pickles, garlic mayo, and cheese. What makes this burger exceptional is that every component is elite. First, the bun is fantastic and not too bready. The beef is smashburger-style with an ideal meat-to-bun ratio. The pickles are thin and plentiful without being overbearing. I've been to the original Small Cheval dozens of times, and this was my first visit to the Rosemont location. The Rosemont location is huge, well-lit with natural light, and has an outdoor feel despite being enclosed. You feel like you're eating in someone's backyard. My only tip is that, unlike the original location, you must request the garlic aioli at the counter. Be sure to do so! read more

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It was pretty good. And although it's fairly expensive for a fast food restaurant, but on the plus side it's very filling so that helps make up for it. We got burgers and fries, as well as a milkshake, and both me and my partner agreed they make a pretty darn good burger. The little one had their "cheesy bun", which is simply a hamburger bun with cheese. Their burgers come with dijonnaise standard, but yuck, so I left that off. That was a good choice for me because it would have been far too mustardy. The burgers were just this side of well done, which was a little surprising since they were kind of the smash burger variety. The fries are not especially special but they're good, and the aioli they come with is what makes them special. The salted caramel milkshake is delicious! That was maybe my favorite part of the meal. The service was excellent. I don't know if I've had friendlier or more helpful service at any restaurant ever. The friendly service makes me excited to return. I don't know when, but I expect there will be a next time. read more

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Visited Small Cheval for the first time at their Rosemont location, tucked in a suburb of Chicago. I'd seen some great pictures online and thought I'd give their burger a try. I ordered the signature double cheeseburger with bacon, garlic aioli, and the standard condiments, plus a side of crispy fries and a Mexican Coke. Overall, the burger was solid--not quite the best I've ever had, but still very enjoyable. After a couple of bites, I ended up removing the extra onions and even took off the bacon. Surprisingly, I liked it much better that way--the simpler flavor came through more clearly. A bit of a burger purist move, I know, but sometimes less is more. That said, the quality of the ingredients was good, and I'd give the burger a solid 4 out of 5. The fries were a standout--crispy and golden, just how I like them. I especially appreciated the smaller, crunchier pieces. And of course, you can't go wrong with a cold Mexican Coke to wash it all down. The atmosphere inside was bright, clean, and welcoming. The staff, from cashiers to servers, were friendly and helpful, which added to the positive experience. Would I go back? Definitely. Just maybe hold the bacon next time. read more

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I don't usually come to the small Cheval locations, as the am more of a fan of the OG Au Cheval. The don't understand why they open multiple locations of the small, when it doesn't really hold a candle to what you can except from the west loop location. But that aside, I recently stopped here, as it is still a better option than your typical garbage fast food burgers. But I was shocked at how had shrinkflation has hit here! I'd forgotten if the burgers ran the same way as the main restaurant (double being 3 Pattie's, and single being two), so I ordered a single cheeseburger. The bun was larger than the meat! Not only that, but the pickle/dijonaise was laughable. Literally a small drop under the meat, soaking into the meat, with one small thinly sliced pickle. I really feel like I'd ordered a bun with cheese, and a thin slice of deli meat. I am beginning to rethink the whole better than other fast food burger options. Perhaps five guys is a much better option. I think I would have paid the very same amount there, with tons of toppings & a big bag of greasy fries, that would last a second helping. Please try better, or else just open more full fledged Au Cheval locations. read more

First visit to this location. The ambiance was welcoming, with decor that made it feel like you were dining outdoors -- fitting for the style of food they serve. The menu was small, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The food was okay -- nothing to rave about. The fries we received were over-salted and lukewarm, which was a bit disappointing. However, the price points were reasonable for the area. Service was friendly, which added to the positive experience. While it's not a place I'd go out of my way to return to, I'd consider stopping by again if I were in the area, especially since there aren't many other options nearby. read more

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Double cheeseburger was excellent as was the fries. Went with a water but the beer choices looked impressive. Cheese sauce, truffle sauce and garlic aioli were great for dipping. Counter service, you pick up your food but it was quick and hot. We sat under a tree in the dining room. Will comeback. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Fry bag - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Always quick service and clean bathrooms makes it an ideal stop before heading to O'Hare . The plant based burger was ok and I am quite certain highly processed. Tad bit disappointing read more

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Not bad. Been here a handful of times after shopping at the outlets nearby or losing all my money at Rivers Casino. Location is convenient. Service is usually pretty quick and there always seems to be just enough seating when we arrive. Food wise I think the Chicago proper locations have a bit of an edge in terms of quality. Ambiance is quite nice as they managed to design it such that the interior gets lots of natural light and at times feels as if you're sitting out in a patio. Anyways, come for the burgers or chicken tenders. Kids won't be disappointed. 'Til next time, cheers! read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

We stopped here for dinner after running around Chicago. The place looks cool inside and out. I love the look inside to look like outside with a tree and lights. Awesome! I ordered a single cheeseburger and fries. It was delicious. My friends loved their food too. My only complaint is that they don't take cash. read more

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It makes me laugh when people knock city joints that move to the suburbs. Nothing wrong with a little sharing. I liked the decor, with the open skylight and trees, it almost felt like a Parisian cafe. Strange for a burger joint, but I liked it. I had the double cheeseburger with Dijonnaise, chopped onion, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. I think I would prefer caramelized onions to minced raw red, but it was still a great burger. Good ratio of beef to toppings to bun. Honestly though, a triple burger might be a nice option. Also drank my can of Gumballhead beer, props for having that available. read more

We were lucky to get here before the Fri night dinner rush. The wait was a bit long, but worth it. Double cheeseburger: Wonderful, flavorful. Not greasy, cheese was great. Fries: pretty damn good. chicken tenders: these were a pleasant surprise. The chicken was not greasy and tasted like breast meat. Very similar to Raising Cane's, but probably a bit better. chicken sandwich - once again, very good. I'd recommend not passing this up. read more

Came here for the first time for a weekday lunch after the primary noon lunch rush-hour time and surprising to say this place was still packed. The parking lot, although there seems to be a lot of parking spaces was very hard to locate an open space I guess simply because it shared with the local and also Neighbor restaurants, but also because this place was simply packed. As soon as you walk in, there's a line to order. The menu is huge on the wall and even though I couldn't tell the difference between some of the drink options and also what came with some of the food items. The cashier was super friendly, very patient and answered all my questions in fact, even help me pick out the root beer float I got. I don't eat beef burgers, but my friend who came with me does eat beef burgers and she said it was pretty good but not the best she's ever had. The fries were good and fresh however I do prefer skinny or fries. I got the chicken sandwich and wow, this is good. I must say there are actually better ones out there in the market that are also cheaper. The highlight definitely was the fact that if you get a root beer float, you can continue to get refills on the root beer itself without any additional charges so that was fantastic because I got two refills and made it worth it I would come back here again, but I have to say it really wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be, but the service was great. The decor and the place is clean. Also be prepared. There's a lot of communal tables so you might get stuck at one of those. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Nope! As much as I love Au'cheval, I can't condone this BS!!! H O R R I B L E!!!! Look at my picture of the old dried up hamburger meat they served me! Smh... I spent $30, I got a margarita, a dbl burger, requested they add bacon, no dej sauce. 5mins later I got a dry burger no bacon. SMFH!! Redropped old fries. Never again! Margarita was the best thing they had going in here. The place was packed. Tables weren't clean. Service was fine. I WILL NOT RETURN!!!!!!! read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Dried out old meat! - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Ordered to go and got a double patty with fries. Bun was nice and fluffy and whatever sauce that sauce is for the fries.... (Drool) *chef's kiss*. Can't speak for the service and ambiance since one of our co-workers picked it up, but they loved it enough that we ordered 2 days in a row. Will be back next time we're in town. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Service was great, staff was awesome and ambiance is casual. Very pretty inside. Cheeseburger was just ok. Meat seemed to be small in comparison to the bun size. French Fries are awesome. Free refills on soft drinks. I just wanted to try it out since the burgers looked so good on the videos posted. They do have cocktails and ice cream. Pricey but worth a try. read more

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I always wanted to try this place and had high hopes, but I was disappointed. I wouldn't recommend the burger for the price, the flavor was quite bland, I asked for grilled onions and they were served on the side and there wasn't much dijonnaise . However, the garlic aioli and fries were decent. read more

I'll start by saying I LOVE the original Small Cheval location. I was very excited when Rosemont opened up. We placed an order through drive through and it was quick/ efficient. It wasn't crowded at all inside or in the drive through (Thursday evening around 7ish). The burger was good and pretty much how I remember it. However, the fries were HORRIBLE! They had a chemical-y taste to them! Or, they were spoiled potatoes... not sure. They weren't salted enough and some fries didn't seemed cooked. I always enjoyed dipping the fries in the aioli, but just ended up giving the fries to the hubby. Not sure if he ended up eating them or tossing them. I would give this location one more try in hopes that the fries are better. Burger was good though! read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Easy 5 Stars! My fiancé and I stopped out for a late lunch while in the Rosemont area. We LOVE that Small Cheval has opened a suburbs location to bring their city gourmet burgers a little closer to home. The pricing can seem a bit steep but the ingredients are so fresh and all items are made to order. Did I also mention this location has a drive through and free parking!?! The inside seating area is a bit small but thankfully, Small Cheval is known for being a fast casual spot so people tend not to linger. I recommend getting the double cheeseburger just so that the meat to bun ratio is more equal. Burgers come with pickles, onion, and dijon mustard; one can also add tomatoes or lettuce for free and bacon for an upcharge. My fiancé and I split a fry with truffle sauce followed by a chocolate milkshake. The fires were crispy and perfectly salted. The truffle sauce I will be thinking about for days to come. The milkshake was the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. Our order was ready in a speedy fashion. The interior they have done an AMAZING job with. So happy to have this classic city spot in the convenience of the suburbs! read more

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A casual and cute burger joint! There's plenty of seating and lots of parking. They provided quick service, and everything came out hot. I had high expectations but was a bit disappointed with the burger. It tasted just okay. I really liked the bun. It was delicious. But the burger and its toppings tasted pretty standard, similar to any other burger. read more

First time visiting the suburban location and it was very spacious with plenty of large tables. Service was friendly and quick. The burgers were big, but it didn't quite hit like they used to back in the day when they only had the OG spot. Regardless, I appreciate that they made my fries and burger without added salt! read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Double patty cheeseburger w lettuce and tomato, fries and a chocolate milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Great ambiance, terrific food and a solid experience. The chicken and the shakes are especially tasty. It's too expensive for what you get. The staff is hit or miss and do not really offer an elevated experience and they should at the prices they charge. You're basically paying a lot of money for good fast food in a cool environment (and the option to drink some booze). If that doesn't bother you I bet you'll love it. read more

I guess I went in with thoughts that it would live up to the original Cheval. It was just two overcooked burgers on a fluffy bun dressed in a delicious condiment. The service was great. Fries were tasty. The burgers are a hard pass for me. I saw the chicken sandwich and that looked good, so if I go back it will be for that. read more

Today we were in the area and decided to give this spot a try. I've heard a lot of hoopla about Small Cheval and I have to say I wasn't swept off my feet. I had a double and the other party I was with had the same The burger was ok , nothing great. Fries were good and they serve bottled water in cans. Service when we arrived was so so as we were the only one in line and it took 3 minutes for someone to come to the register to take our order. After we placed our order we waited 11 minutes for our order and the place wasn't busy. One very good thing was the dining area. Very warm and soothing I'll tell you our order consisted of 2 double cheese burgers , 1 order of fries, and 2 canned waters and tip for a total of $42.37 A bit pricy for the food and service One and done here. To many other places with better quality , better price point , and better service read more

The first thing I noticed about this location was all of the parking! Score! The second thing was the nice interior. It was very spacious with lots of seating. This location appeared to have more items on the menu than the small cheval in the city. We came before the dinner rush. Highly recommend the burgers! read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Double cheeseburger no onions Apex predator - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

I have wanted to try Small Cheval for years, and to my surprise, a location opened in Rosemont! Parking is super easy and the interior is awesome. It looks like it's outdoors with tons of trees and fun decor. Halfway through our meal, we were surprised to learn the roof retracts! Very cool on a nice day. My sister and I both got the double cheeseburger and fries. Definitely ask for the garlic aioli as it is a game changer. It really elevates both the burger and the fries. The burger was flavorful and juicy and the fries had a nice crisp. The truffle dipping sauce was also very tasty. I can see the hype behind this place. read more

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Not having been to Au Cheval yet, it's hard to compare Small Cheval to its predecessor. With that being said, we still tackled Small Cheval. It's a fast casual restaurant with a few items on their menu: cheeseburger, burger, grilled cheese, chicken tenders or chicken sandwich. They also have a smashburger, but why? I ordered the cheeseburger and my wife got the chicken sandwich (on the recommendation of our cashier/server). You can get fries or truffle fries (don't hold me to that, I just don't recall). The fries are large enough for two people. I'm a cheese fry guy. The don't really have cheese fries but you can get a cheese sauce cup on the side. It was okay, nothing spacing. For the chicken tenders/sandwich, they have a bunch of sauces to choose from. My wife had the buffalo sauce and said it was pretty good. As for the burger. It was good. I asked for it medium rare and it was cooked that way. The bun held up so well, that I wish there was less of it. It's very bready (see thick). It was made to order which was nice. It was a good burger overall. The chicken sandwich was delicious! It was a thick, juicy breast lightly fried. And the fried chicken is gluten free. I'm not sure if they have a gluten free bun, but they were proud to tell me the fried chicken is gluten free. They have fountain drinks (just go up and ask for refills). They also serve alcohol, but is a limited list. They even have alcohol to mix in the ice cream. They also have soft serve, shakes, and concrete mixers (like Dairy Queen's blizzards). My wife got a soft serve vanilla cone and I got their banana cream pie concrete mixer. Their soft serve is a mix between DQ and gelato. It's very smooth, creamy, and refreshing. The banana cream pie mixer was really, really good. However, you did have to get through half a small drink size cup to get to the banana cream pie part, but it was good and very filling and easily can be shared. Lastly, the staff was very friendly and helpful giving you their thoughts on what to order. Overall, if you're looking for a good burger, chicken sandwich and some good ice cream, you certainly can't go wrong with Small Cheval. read more