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    Small Cheval- Wrigleyville

    3.2 (116 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Signature Double Cheeseburger
    Megh L.

    Yeahhhh....got my order to go. Pretty disorganized in there. Unfortunately the burgers were burnt, and lacking in ingredients (see my lack of pickles). I wouldn't be so picky and critical but for the amount of money this costs, this should be one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Meh.

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    Denyce M.

    I have been a fan of Au Cheval for a while and was happy at the thought of Small Cheval opening down the street from Alamo Drafthouse, thinking it would be great place to stop for dinner before a movie. I was happy to see that there was a full bar and that they did serve prosecco, so that was a good start. You order at the counter for the food and adult beverages are ordered from the bar. I thought the space was on the small side, but after reading reviews from folks who have been to other locations, this is considered a large space. The Queen and I ordered our burgers and got fries, which came to a total of $48 for some reason. I was not looking at the menu, just ordering like I usually do as I was not expecting to pay almost $50 for burger and fries. The food was hot and good, but truth be told, me and The Queen said next time we will hit Billy Goats as that is good value and we love those burgers. For the overall quality, the taste did not justify the price. The bartender was really nice. As it was my first time at this location, I didn't know that there was a station where you could get water. I asked the bartender for two glasses of water and he got them with no questions asked. It wasn't until I asked for the water that I saw the sign at the station about water. I apologized to the bartender but he was super sweet about the whole thing, so I tipped him well. I have been back a couple of time for a drink while waiting on the 22 Clark bus, so it is good for that.

    Mike L.

    Respectable pre-game Burger spot before heading into Wrigley. Staff was helpful and service was fast. Burger could have been a bit warmer but overall very tasty! Cool bar area with great draft beer selection. Pro Tip: 2nd level had additional seating with good views of Clark street below. Fun on a game day!

    Signature Double
    Mark T.

    I read recently that according to something (Yelp, I think) Au Cheval (the OG) has the second best burger in the US. This is one of the reasons it is always bustling, and unless you're going alone and lucky enough to snag a bar seat, a long wait is in your future. Though, I heard in passing that Small Cheval is just as good, only without the wait. "I'll be the judge of that!" I thought, and stopped in. The vibe is bright, and reminds me of the Original. It was surprisingly large inside, to the point where I was thinking "this is 'small'?!" It rhymes though! I took a seat and ordered a Signature Double Cheeseburger with fries, and the food came out in less than five minutes. Let's start with the fries: I love that as opposed to Big Cheval, the portions is appropriate for one person. These were hot and fresh out of the fryer (no lamps), The fries were also cooked and seasoned to heavenly perfection. Pleasant aioli too. Now let's talk about the burger... There is an element at the original location that I can only describe as "Gluttonousness". You bite into the thing and can just tell "this is as unhealthy as it is real!" The Small Cheval burger was delicious on its own, but still stands in the shadows of its parent. Credit where credit is due: the beef was high quality and seasoned - I'd even say it was heavy-handed in the salt. One more thing: here, a double is two patties, unlike the originals double meaning three! Finally, even with a Wrigleyville location, the prices are very reasonable and amount to a great value. Thus, while there isn't as much "wow!" factor as the original, Small Cheval still delivers an extremely respectable burger, that while not at the level of the OG is a good homage to its genesis.

    Lauren J.

    We used to LOVE this place. It was our go to after Cubs games. We won't be coming back with the changes they've made. For the price you pay here, the least they could do is bring your food out to your table, instead of making you stand at the counter for it...Culver's does that and they're half the price! Food quality has gone down too. They've changed the fries and they're terrible compared to the old ones.

    Caroline B.

    Very simple menu. Burger, fries, wings, and a bar. Service was fast. Space was not fancy but very nice. Upstairs has small private dinning area which was really nice. Husband and I came in on Saturday night around 6. Plenty of seating. Seat yourself.

    Alyssa R.

    Best burger I've ever had. It was very late, before closing, so I am giving grace on service. Was handed the incorrect order, everyone seems rushed and short. It didn't jeopardize the flavor or quality. Well seasoned great balance of flavors and the fries were crispy! Very clean and organized inside.

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    Jacqueline L.

    Horrible. Burger was cold and it was served on a super thick bun. Service was a bit slow and the place was EMPTY. My friend sent hers back because it was too cold and the new one came out in less than a minute and it was also cold. This made us think maybe the patties are premade but they didn't even bother to heat them up. Would never come back.

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    Signature double cheeseburger is delicious (I always get no pickles) and the fries are so crispy and good.

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