They're wonderful and I mean wonderful with small children even when they're busy. The food is fantastic and they have a great outdoor area. I thought the ice cream was small and underwhelming and the food while fantastic was a tick too high. Otherwise it's excellent and you don't see places where the staff is that patient with kids. read more

This place was so dope and the food was really good. The servers were kind and patient. And the overall location was nice for lunch on a sunny day read more

What other food stand that you frequent sells shots? The second I saw that on the menu I knew Small Cheval was going to live up to the hype! Checked them out as they seem to be on every best burger list out there and were pleased to find the burger to live up to the hype. A bit pricey but no real complaints. Super casual vibe with carrot or eat outside options exclusively. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was almost a 5 from me, really close. On the way to the Chop Shop, we stopped here to grab a burger. After some tight parking, you walk in the side entrance to a small room to order. There's a separate line for the ride share ordering, so it's easy to get confused about which line to be in. I got a double cheese burger and shared fries with my fiancee. The burger was delicious. I always appreciate a great tasting burger that's not greasy. Seating is interesting. You go back outside with your pager and wait for then to page you to go back in and get your food. The patio area has several picnic tables (no umbrellas). It was cold out, but luckily, they had a couple of outdoor heaters running on 3 of the tables (we were able to snag a table with a heater after a family finally left). I would definitely return (maybe not in the winter haha). read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's fundamentally a perfect burger. Everything is seasoned well, the bun to cheese to burger ratio is perfect. The bun is excellent, the burger is wonderfully cooked and given a nice crust. Not sure it's worth all the hype as the "best burger in America" but it's very tasty and hits the spot if you're craving a burger read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Double Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been a couple times- quick and casual. The burgers cannot be compared to Au Cheval. They are smaller, more simplified versions of the Au Cheval burgers but good no less. I'm not a huge fan of hamburgers, so I find them a bit greasy. However, recently I learned Small Cheval has fried chicken burgers now! Whoo! I enjoyed the chicken far more. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Fried Chicken Sandwich, Golden Fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

*Yawnnnnn* I am coming out of my yelp review hibernation. Small Cheval has awakened the beast inside. This was the most pathetic burger I've ever had. I've begun to see a pattern that when there is a deal on DoorDash, the restaurant is in trouble. A slippery slope from serving one of the best burgers in Chicago to serving a meal for ants. I ordered a normal cheeseburger and tendies and received what looked like two slimy slider patties and some McDonald's sized chicken nuggies. If you want to eat similar quality trash, I suggest you go hang out near a dumpster at Golden Corral instead of spending your hard earned dollars here. The quality and quantity of the food they are serving has been on a decline for a while but they have hit rock bottom. Hogsalt should be ashamed of the scam they are running here. read more

Perfect casual warm-weather patio vibes near both Western (O'Hare branch) and Damen blue line stops. Delicious burgers, gorgeous fries, dipped ice cream cones that hit the spot, all for an affordable price. Lovely place to stop on a nice day for a beer and a bite as there is ample picnic table style seating and quaint overhead string lights that create a cozy patio atmosphere reminiscent of a family cookout for the community. They have heaters when it gets a bit chillier outside, extending the window of time to enjoy their patio. Definitely a neighborhood staple for me! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Deluxe Single Cheeseburger, Chocolate dipped ice cream cone (kids size), fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were in the neighborhood and we hadn't had lunch yet, so we stopped by here for a quick bite. It was pretty quick to get everything since we went around like 2-3pm. The burgers were good at the first couple of bites, but then I felt like it got a little too salty for me. We forgot to ask for lettuce and stuff, that probably would have helped with the saltiness. I had asked for extra pickles, and it was like 2 pieces, I should have just asked for a lot. Their pickles are good, not too sour! The fries are my fave. They're so crispy and soft! The house lemonade is pretty good too! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for a quick, filling, delicious meal then Small Cheval is the place you must try. My go to order is the cheeseburger with tomato on a lettuce bun with a side of fries and extra aioli (of course). the service is good as you would expect. It is fast casual and you wait for your food at the counter and pick it up. I love the outdoor picnic tables which are perfect for a summer day and so enjoyable. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Single Cheeseburger on Lettuce Bun With Fries and Aioli - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Def a decent burger but I wish they didn't change their fries. They used to have thin skinny fries that were top tier .. now they're thick and don't taste as good and the texture isn't good either. read more

I've had Au Cheval bookmarked for years. I finally made it back to Chicago for a visit and wanted to try it. But my friend suggested small Cheval since this location is close to her house with no lines and she heard they serve the same burger. Au Cheval typically has huge lines plus the traffic and parking can be horrendous downtown. We came around 1 on a Thursday and found free parking easily right on the street in front of small cheval. No crowd either. We were greeted when we walked in. You order up front, they give you a buzzer, take your seat and then go back to pick up your order when your buzzer goes off. I was very bummed to see they don't offer eggs at this location. So I just got the single cheeseburger (which is actually two meat patties) and fries with truffle mayo, which is an additional fee. There is no seating inside but plenty outside. My friends and I found a nice table with an umbrella in the front. I like how the garlic mayo is complimentary and it's good. Honestly, I hate to compare but In N Out tastes better to me. Lols This cheeseburger was kinda dry and not juicy. I mean maybe it was an off day since a lot of other people like it but I wasn't impressed. I still want to try Au Cheval next time. But this was an eh ok for me. read more

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I love Cheval's burgers, absolutely delicious! However, this location doesn't have any indoor seating, so you have to take your food to go in the cold months, which is a bummer! That said, It's a great place to hang out during the summer with their outdoor seating. read more

I don't get the hype at all! Well, except from people who like very meaty burgers. These burgers are not good to me, no real flavor, barely cooked, etc. The fries aren't good either. I'll stick to Salt for my burger fix! Also, there are a lot of flies during the summer. Got bit up yesterday read more

Everything about this place was amazing, from the service, to the ambiance, and the food. The burger was one of the best tasting burgers I've ever had. The bun was so soft, yet toasted. The cashier was extremely friendly and he was super helpful. Loved the outdoor seating as it was a really nice day out. Will definitely come back here again read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Single cheeseburger with bacon added - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A Chicago staple, the burgers are very good. They have a very nice outdoor patio where you can eat the food.

Wonderful costumer service. Was greeted by Mark, who was very kind and helpful. Ordered their double cheeseburger with bacon and it was delicious! Also got a boozy milkshake. It was very yummy and recommended by the cashier Mark. Sat outside on their clean patio which is pretty refreshing to see and made my lunch very peaceful. Overall a vibe definitely recommend coming to this location. read more

Definitely one of the best burgers in town! Simple, yet delicious Cheaper than an Au Cheval burger with the same great taste. Plus you won't have to wait in line for 2 hours for it! Opening one soon in the Rosemont area as well read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - One of the Best Cheeseburgers in town! - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious burgers! Best burgers I have ever had!!! So much flavor! Fries are delicious perfectly crispy! Don't forget to get the garlic aioli sauce it's a must !! read more

We took a trip to Chicago recently and decided to have lunch at Small Cheval because we had our dog with us and read that it's a dog-friendly spot. We were really glad we decided to eat here! You order inside and they give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. The seating is all outdoors, but they have heaters to help keep it warm! They have a lot of picnic tables. We heard that Au Cheval is a must visit, but we couldn't make that happen on this trip. We loved our burgers and fries! The sauce on the burger made it, and I love that they serve garlic aioli as a dipping sauce for the fries. Everything was delicious, and we would absolutely eat here again if we are in the area. The pricing is average, too. I'd say Small Cheval is a must visit! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The best chicken sandwich and fries I've had since being diagnosed with celiac. Came out with an allergy sticker and at the same time as everyone else's in my group. Service was great, even when it was packed after a game at Wrigley. Also pretty inexpensive considering location and the quality- $14 for sandwich and fries! 10/10 recommend!!! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Gluten free chicken sandwich and fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've stopped here several times and have always had a great experience. Food is consistently good and service is always acceptable. They are generally quick. It's a small shop with outdoor seating only, but on good weather days this is great. read more

Terry is such a joy! It's rare to feel so welcome when ordering at a fast food place -- Terry's smile and genuine conversation made it super fun to eat at Small Cheval! (Plus of course the food and unlimited garlic aioli are delicious too!) read more

I accidentally ordered their signature cheeseburger which is a double patty burger. That's too much patty for me, so next time I would order the single cheeseburger. Their golden fries with white cheese sauce were a perfect add on. Next time I'd try the truffle cheese sauce. Did they change their French fries? I thought they used to be different. These are still good though Their chocolate milkshake was amazing. You can add a shot of amaretto to it which pairs very well together and have yourself a boozy milkshake! Their patio is spacious and really fun to hang out in, especially on a beautiful summer day. It's always busy and takes some time to get your food, but that's to be expected here. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Their patio is dog friendly! Outside seating only at this restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to this Small Chaval today cause I was very close to this location & I was hongry fer a burger. This Small Chaval is located on the corner of Milwaukee & Wabansia. I have been to the udder Small Cheval on Wells Street before. The burger @ Small Cheval is just ok but it doesn't come close to Au Cheval. At Au Cheval I ordered a double bacon cheeseburger w/thick cut bacon & an egg over easy. Ahhhh to DIE FOR, unfortunately the burger at Small Cheval doesn't stack up. While the actual hamburger is ok they don't offer the thick cut bacon or the egg over easy. They have a decent burger but nothing that I would rush back for. Nice location w/street parking & an outdoor dining area, (no indoor dining. Only outdoor or carry out, unfortunately there are many other burger places that I feel are better read more

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Okay so look, I love burgers. I mean honestly I could "go for a burger" on any day. I'd heard great things about Small Cheval and since it's about a mile away from my house I decided to stop in and try it. No fuss and straight to the point: you walk in, you analyze the menu, you stand in line, and you order your food. The kitchen is wide open and looked very busy but very clean. I was greeted with a smile by the cashier and ordered the classic cheeseburger as it came with a side of fries and truffle cheese dip. My order was ready in less than 10 minutes and piping hot. I bit into this burger and honestly... truly... the beefiest, cheesiest, well seasoned, well balanced burger I've had in a while. It was really just satisfying and delicious. My wife is a thought critic and she raves about how good this burger was. I'm going back this weekend. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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SO GOOD! Au Cheval has the best burger ever, so we had to stop by to try this place while we were in town! It did not disappoint! So delicious. There were lots of to go orders but no line to order. The food took about 10 minutes to come out. - Cheeseburger with truffle cheese sauce (5/5): favorite burger I just can't believe how good it is. The add in of bacon too is delicious. The truffle cheese sauce is perfect with the fries as well. The burger is just cooked perfectly, and pairs so well with the cheese, pickles. The sauce makes the burger. read more

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Meal was mid af. Where's the rest of my patty? All bun no burger. Three bread burgers, two fries, and a drink $40 and had the nerve to put in a surcharge tip. All hype, no patty. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Half a patty all bread - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm so glad this place is located right around the corner from where I live. This place is very unpretentious with a walk up counter to order your food and drinks. There's typically a long wait and it's usually quite crowded. But I came when it was raining outside so it didn't take long at all. There didn't seem to be inside seating but there are picnic tables outside and on the side walk with umbrellas to shield the rain and sun. They have a very simple menu with few options, but many drink options including beers, cocktails, and shakes. I went with a cheeseburger housestyle (with Dijonaise, onions and pickles. I also added lettuce and tomatoes to mine. Very friendly and prompt service at the counter. My favorite part of this burger is that it wasn't cooked to well done like a normal smash burger. There was still some pink to the patty which I love. The Dijon in the sauce was just enough to give it a little zing. The burger is a very good size and was very filling. I didn't even order fries and was pretty full. I will definitely be back soon for another burger. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Cheeseburger Housestyle. - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place for something so simple! I went here with friends and the line was very long to order but we loved the burgers we got! The fries were nice and crispy which also went great with their garlic aioli sauce that they give out. We had to wait a bit for the food but the wait was very worth it. I recommend getting the double cheeseburger instead of a single as I felt like it was more worth it and you might as well eat a double if you're eating a burger. I could eat the fries and double cheeseburger myself and maybe even eat a little more fries. They also have alcoholic drinks which goes great with these burgers and I think these are one of the best burgers in town! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Golden Fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Small Cheval is very hyped for supposedly having amazing burgers. I finally got to go, and got the house classic with fries. It wasn't mind blowingly good... it tasted like a burger? I don't get the hype, but maybe I'm just not a burger connoisseur. The fries were tasty, on the very salty side. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not to be dramatic but this is probably the best burger I've ever had in my life!! The menu is simple but the burgers are so so so good. The signature double cheeseburger was perfection. The beef was so juicy and seasoned so well, the cheese was perfectly melty, and the buns were so soft. I added lettuce and tomato to my burger as well. You can tell that the ingredients are high quality and the burger is reasonably priced too ($11). Its counter service and the food comes out fast and they have a cute little set up outside with picnic tables and lights. This is going to be my go-to burger spot every time I'm in Chicago! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Double Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place and always thought it had the best veggie burger. But it seems to have changed and isn't nearly as flavorful as before. BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL VEGGIE BURGER! read more

Came here with my cousin. First time here and visiting from out of state. Heard this is the best burger in town. So had to come try it and we had the worst experience. We parked across the street. There is no seating available inside and it was raining outside. We got it for Togo and by cousin went back to the car after ordering while I waited and she got the car booted. We had no idea we couldn't park there and I had to pay $200 to take the boot of cause my cousin was crying. It was the worst experience ever. There was another guy that parked in the same parking lot and picked up food from the same restaurant and didn't get his car booted. So dumb. The burger also just tasted average nothing different. read more

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Not gonna lie.....I looked at both the food pics of this place and the rating and thought "how good can fries and a burger that look like that be??" Proud to say that I'm naive lol. One of the simplest (if not the simplest) food menu I've seen at an established food spot. Hamburger, cheeseburger, or fries. That's it. (Beverage menu is more extensive though with typical beer fare and simple milkshakes.) I got cheeseburger and fries. Holy moly the cheeseburger. Melt-in-your-mouth patty that's not overly seasoned and doesn't have any weird processed preservative flavors ("clean-tasting"). The cheese and the dijonnaise adds the right amount of richness to the burger. You'd think that this burger would easily fall apart, but nope the soft bun kept the whole fort down without dissolving at all. Also, the fries. Nice crispiness. This place isn't afraid of using salt on fries. Perfect amount of salt. The garlic aioli cream sauce that comes with the fries is very dangerous (don't even think about counting calories here lol). The gentleman who took my order and handed me my food was super courteous and friendly. Great vibes here all around. My Chicago trip was short but I'm glad that I had the time to check this place out!! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Golden fries & cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

picked up some burgers because we were in the area... the impossible burger was impossible to eat. Very disappointed ! my kids enjoyed their hamburgers or they were purely famished. not sure I will be back here! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Since we are in the last days of summer and we were in the neighborhood, we decided to stop in for a burger. Initially, we were blown away by the outdoor patio. Very clean and neat....We appreciated the umbrellas for shade. More importantly, on this warm summer day, the patio provided and excellent wait area.......To begin, the order and prep area is streamline and minimalized. The decor is also minimal, touches of cherry and tan wood. The menu is on the wall and it's cashless. Burgers, chicken, fries, milshakes, soda and beer......Did I mention beer? Just making sure..... I had a double cheeseburger, which normally comes with onions, pickles and dijonnase. I opted for the lettuce and tomato for an additional fee. Fries didn't come with the burger and we didn't order any. But I did order a Allagash White. My wife had the same burger but she had a vanilla milkshake.....With our order in, we were given a pager to alert us when our order is ready......This is when we took time to select a spot on the patio to eat......Our order was ready quickly.......Burger and beer.......One of the best burgers i've had. My wife agreed.......Everything was straightforward.....The service....The food...The menu......The payment......The patio............I will also mention, the bathrooms are unisex and my wife mentioned the bathrooms are "nice". I had to see for myself and she was correct. This was by far one of the cleanest bathrooms i've ever been in.......This was a spontaneous surprise. read more

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Having been to Au Cheval, I have to say that Small Cheval is just as good!! The burger is quality and so delicious. The main difference is that the original Au Cheval has the bacon and egg addition, but the Small Cheval burger wasn't as messy or heavy so I enjoyed it more. I like the casual vibe here too, and it's super affordable. You also don't have to worry about the wait time! Will be back! read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Double Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best vegetarian burgers I've ever had. The flavor was incredible. I cannot wait to go back again! The cheese dipping sauce was perfect for the fries. I love this place! Very aesthetically cute restaurant. Staff was very friendly. Food came out fast. read more

Small Cheval perhaps, but nothing little about the flavors at this one-part-restaurant-two-parts-smashburger joint. After patiently and somewhat trustingly waiting in line outside, I was displeased to meet a short, somewhat terse menu of options: one hamburger, one cheeseburger, and one fries. A confident establishment it seemed. I suspiciously ask for the host's favorite food item, goading some more information out of this enigmatic equestrian establishment. "cheeseburger housestyle" the host replies simply. Terseness is indeed the vibe here. "... Sure let's do that" I said. Truffle sauce with the fries was also recommended. "Give me what you got, horsey" I thought to myself. The drinks menu is quite lengthy in comparison and the spiked milkshakes are a great twist on that burger stable. I ended up getting the Small Cheval Punch; "Give me what you got, horsey" I reminded myself. Grabbed a table buzzer and a moderate wait later our food was ready. One bite into this cheeseburger was enough for my brain to start machinating. How come my homemade smashburgers never came out like this? What's in this sauce? Are two equal-sized patties better than the sum of their parts? How can a burger be this cheesy and gooey and not fall apart? How can I reproduce this? All other smashburgers are now canceled - damnit. I found myself halfway through the burger before really thinking about how it tasted; it tasted exactly how an upscaled smashburger should taste. Nothing unexpected and all familiar flavors, just executed to glorious perfection - this smashburger was magnificently ideal. All other attempts are mere shadows on Plato's cave wall, while this thing is the ideal form. When I think of a smashburger I think of this burger. I see this burger in my mind, I can taste it without being near one. And here it was, in my hands, a sublime representation of that abstract. I hear Small Cheval and Au Cheval are related somehow. One day I might make it to Au Chaval. But for now, I'll happily go back to its smaller cousin. read more

Small Cheval- Wicker Park - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois