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What is a cheval burger?

The bare bones Au Cheval burger boasts two 4-ounce beef patties, with American cheese melted over the top of each, on a mayo-slathered brioche bun with thinly sliced pickles for $17.

Why is Au Cheval best burger?

Make no mistake, the Double Cheese Burger at Au Cheval in Chicago actually uses three patties. Although thin, these slabs of beef are key to the perfect burger-to-cheese ratio. Once topped with cheddar, maple-glazed bacon and homemade “Dijonnaise,” diners can make it “Au Cheval style” by adding a fried egg.

What is Au Cheval famous for?

Now, let’s address the burger. It’s what made Au Cheval famous, and it’s the first thing Hot Take Harry can’t wait to tell you is overrated. Trust us, it’s not. It’s consistently excellent, made with juicy griddled patties, dijonnaise, a perfectly squishy bun, thick-cut bacon, and a sunny-side-up egg.

What meat does Au Cheval use?

According to the burger obsessives over at A Hamburger Today, Au Cheval’s burger is comprised of four ounce, pre-formed (gasp!) prime beef patties. Nope–no chuck/shortrib/bone marrow custom patty blend happening here.

Is small Cheval same as Au Cheval?

Now, as it’s been branded and documented, the Au Cheval burger isn’t the same as the Small Cheval version. Au Cheval is Hogsalt’s venerable West Loop dining destination where customers line up for hours to order the griddled double stack.

How long is the wait for Au Cheval?

Au Cheval has a super-long wait, and with good reason: it’s TINY, and the burgers are fantastic. The wait can be up to 5 hours on the weekend!

Which fast food chain has the best burger?

The 10 Best Fast Food Burgers, Ranked

  • The Whopper, Burger King.
  • Cheeseburger, Five Guys.
  • Double-Double, In-N-Out.
  • Truffle Mushroom Swiss Black Bean Burger, Smashburger.
  • Bacon ‘n Cheese Single Steakburger, Steak ‘n Shake.
  • Cheese Slider, White Castle.
  • Patty Melt, Whataburger.
  • Dave’s Double, Wendy’s.

When should I go to Au Cheval?

I recommend that you only go to Au Cheval during the week day either 1 hour/45 minutes prior to the kitchen opening (have a few drinks and wait OR go on a Sunday-Thurs in the evening hours, it’s usually only a 15-30 minute wait, max being 45 minutes… Even shorter if you go later, closer to their closing time…

Is Au Cheval better than Small Cheval?

The Au Cheval bun looks better — it hasn’t been compressed by a fast food wrapper — but both buns do that magical trick of almost melting into the meat without falling apart and making everything a mess. The patties: Smaller bun means smaller patties, by half an ounce each.

Is Small Cheval as good as Au Cheval?

This is a great burger. It’s tough not to compare to Au Cheval since that’s what it’s supposed to be, but aside from the bacon and lack of fried eggs, they are virtually the same. A simple burger with two patties, pickles, garlic mayo, cheese, and crispy bacon if you choose. Good fries.

Is Au Cheval worth the wait?

Make no mistake: Au Cheval is worth a visit, ideally at lunch when there’s little or no wait. It brings welcome life to the moody alley, with its Industrial-era-cool Edison bulbs, leather banquettes and century-old pillars that scream “Tribeca.”