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Au Cheval

Name: Au Cheval
Address: 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607, US
Telephone: (312) 929-4580
Price range: value

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Au Cheval is one of the best burgers restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Au Cheval has been generating one of the more durable conversations in American burger culture for years now, and by most accounts it does so on merit rather than hype alone.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Au Cheval has been generating one of the more durable conversations in American burger culture for years now, and by most accounts it does so on merit rather than hype alone. The menu centers on a double cheeseburger that diners and food writers consistently describe in near-reverential terms — two smashed patties, American cheese, a brioche bun, and an optional fried egg that regulars apparently treat as mandatory. No verified dish list means I can't go deeper than the restaurant's own well-documented reputation, but that reputation is specific and remarkably consistent across sources: this is a burger people return to Chicago for, full stop. What keeps Au Cheval from being a one-trick spot, according to the people who eat there regularly, is the supporting cast. A fried bologna sandwich and a chicken-liver mousse on toast are both reportedly substantial enough that long-time guests cycle off the burger just to get to them — high praise in a room where the burger is ostensibly the whole point. The bologna is described as thick-cut and crisped rather than deli-thin and steamed, which apparently changes the register entirely. The mousse is said to be balanced with enough acid — cornichons — to keep the richness in check. These are not afterthought bar snacks by reputation. The West Loop location puts Au Cheval in one of Chicago's most restaurant-dense neighborhoods, and the room itself — dark, bar-forward, reliably loud — seems to suit the food. Late-night hours extend its usefulness well past dinner proper, which is practical information worth holding onto. If you're planning a visit, go with patience: waits are famously long and reportedly non-negotiable. Getting there early or late on a weeknight is the most commonly cited workaround.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.4

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Based on 12343 reviews

Best used for

dinner and late night

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Chicago · 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.4 from 12,343 reviews

Phone

(312) 929-4580

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What to order

Signature dishes at Au Cheval

Chopped Chicken Liver

seared, chilled, and chopped, with salted butter and toast

Roasted Marrow Bones

beef cheek marmalade & toast

General Jane's Honey-Fried Chicken

chili, sesame seeds & cilantro

Double Cheeseburger

Foie Gras

scrambled eggs & toast

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What makes Au Cheval worth the move

Au Cheval is a reliable burgers choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Chopped Chicken Liver and Roasted Marrow Bones also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 12,343 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.4 from 12,343 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and late night

Style

Burgers in Chicago

Spend

Good value

Best for

late night dinner

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Google rating: 9.4 from 12,343 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Chopped Chicken Liver, Roasted Marrow Bones, General Jane's Honey-Fried Chicken

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9.4 from 12,343 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Phone: (312) 929-4580
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.4 (12,343 reviews)
Cuisine: Burgers
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Au Cheval serve?

Au Cheval is a Burgers restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Au Cheval has been generating one of the more durable conversations in American burger culture for years now, and by most accounts it does so on merit rather than hype alone.

What is Au Cheval best for?

Au Cheval is best for late night, dinner. Au Cheval is a reliable burgers choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Chopped Chicken Liver and Roasted Marrow Bones also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 12,343 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Au Cheval?

Au Cheval is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 12,343 reviews

What should I order at Au Cheval?

Start with Chopped Chicken Liver, Roasted Marrow Bones, General Jane's Honey-Fried Chicken and Double Cheeseburger. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Au Cheval worth visiting?

Au Cheval holds a 9.4 Google rating from 12,343 reviews. Au Cheval is a reliable burgers choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Chopped Chicken Liver and Roasted Marrow Bones also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 12,343 Google reviews.

Where is Au Cheval located?

Au Cheval is located at 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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