Small Cheval- Hyde Park
Small Cheval Hyde Park is a casual, dog-friendly burger stop known for juicy cheeseburgers with distinctive house toppings, crispy fries, and especially decadent milkshakes—strawberry is a favorite. Regulars love the fast, friendly service, relaxed patio, picnic-table beer-garden vibe, and easy setting for family dinners or spontaneous catch-ups. Indoor seating is limited, and delivery quality can be inconsistent, with some reports of cold food and stale fries.
What 596 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We got the cheeseburger with fries. The cheeseburger has a very unique and enjoyable flavor. We took the house toppings, and the Dijon mustard was distinct. The fries are well-prepared and fresh. We didn't think the garlic aioli had that much flavor, though, and mainly used ketchup. Not the best burger in Chicago but a quick, enjoyable stop”
“Great cheeseburger, plus I had an issue with my credit card and the waiter was super nice about it!!”
“the most mediocre food i have ever wasted $30 on. i was craving a good burger and i’ve heard so many wonderful things about this place so i gave it a shot. i’m so disappointed in how flavorless everything was. i did order delivery but the place is 3.5 miles away so there’s no reason why everything was straight up cold. the fries tasted OLD and stale, no crunch whatsoever and had zero salt on it. you get better fries at mcdonald’s for a fraction of the price. burger also didn’t taste like it had any seasoning on it, had to put my own sauce on it to enjoy it. and i’ve never had garlic aioli before but i didn’t expect it to taste like straight up mayonnaise with garlic powder in it. the most underwhelming experience i’ve had in a while. overpriced bland food.”
“This place is HORRIBLE. They not only served me a severely undercooked, dare I say raw burger, but they also forgot my drink that I paid 10 dollars for and had the audacity to not want to give me a refund. I really hope I don’t get sick.”
“Beer garden, fine burger. CRISPY fries. Good vibe. DOGGOS 🐶 ALLOWED.”
“We had our food delivered, and everything was hot and delicious!”
“We sat on the balcony benches, around 8 or so close to closing. The workers were so kind and the food was great, plus the strawberry shake was so sweet and fresh! Loved it”
“Small Cheval in Hyde Park is the perfect place to do an mpromptu catch up with friends, or grab a delicious last minute dinner option for the family. It's a comfort food meal that always tastes great and hits the spot. The service is fast and efficient, and the servers are always friendly. I highly recommend Small Cheval!”
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