Restaurant

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 updated•Jul 28, 2026

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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dinner and Late Night

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Good value

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

Price

Good value

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9.0/10

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(312) 929-4580

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“Au Cheval is worth putting on the shortlist for Chopped Chicken Liver and Roasted Marrow Bones—the two orders to build a first visit around.”

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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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9.4 from 12,343 Google reviews

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dinner and Late Night

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Burgers in Chicago

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Good value

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Late Night dinner local

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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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Address: 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Phone: (312) 929-4580
Price: value
TastyPals score: 9.0/10
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, local. 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

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.