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Small Cheval- Riverside

4.51,195 reviews ·Opentil 10 tonight
I love it bc you can just pick from a few good items and not think too deeply about what to eat
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Small Cheval- Riverside — clean, consistent american in River North. Order the Burger. [$$]

What 1,195 diners keep saying

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150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606
River North
Today11AM-10PM
Sun11AM-9PM
Mon–Sat11AM-10PM
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What 1,195 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Kelly Low
Jun 2026

Amazing burger and chicken tenders and garlic mayo and fries. Fantastic meal

Kelly Low

Kelly Low

578 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mariana Ezquerra
Jun 2026

Fui con mi familia. Buscando las "mejores hamburguesas del mundo" y no como carne (solo porque no la elijo) sin embargo Me encanto! Hay una variedad Vegana peroe jugué por la siempre de niños con queso y salsa de la casa. Hamburguesa muy rica. Pan que acompaña muy bien y las mejores papas fritas. Lindo lugar! vistas imperdibles. Gran almuerzo.

Mariana Ezquerra

Mariana Ezquerra

29 reviews on Google

Review photo by Christian Sayavong
May 2026

Obviously not as pristine as au cheval, but the burger is still amazing. The chicken tenders are a must as well.

Christian Sayavong

Christian Sayavong

36 reviews on Google

Review photo by Emmanuel Pacheco
Apr 2026

Amazing burgers and unbelievable views of the Riverwalk.

Emmanuel Pacheco

Emmanuel Pacheco

62 reviews on Google

Review photo by D G
Nov 2025

Just steps away from the Ogilvie train station, this gem appears. I ordered the double cheeseburger and fries. The cheeseburger was delicious and the fries was crunchy on the outside and cream on the inside. Get the Aioli for the fries too. The restaurant was slow when I was there, but staff was first class. If you need a burger fix, stop by for a great burger priced reasonable too.

D G

D G

344 reviews on Google

Review photo by Stephanie Polakowski
Nov 2025

Fantastic double decker cheeseburger, the hype is real. It was so delicious! Fries were very good, but the burger is where it’s at. I asked for lettuce and tomato, which added a perfect texture contrast to the juicy, moist patties and mout watering mayo/pickle/onion topping. I will be back for sure. Service is very nice and upbeat- and quick- I would call it fancy fast food.

Stephanie Polakowski

Stephanie Polakowski

293 reviews on Google

Review photo by Isabela Velasquez
Nov 2025

simply a delicious burger

Isabela Velasquez

Isabela Velasquez

30 reviews on Google

Review photo by Elias “Skipper543” Dib
Sep 2025

The best burger I have ever had. I drive from Michigan for this! Also the customer service is top notch.

Elias “Skipper543” Dib

Elias “Skipper543” Dib

51 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nithinsha Satheesan
Sep 2025

One of the best cheese burgers I had in town ! Fresh and premium ingredients.

Nithinsha Satheesan

Nithinsha Satheesan

119 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sok K
Sep 2025

The views were great but the burger and fries were better! We were there right before a music festival and it filled us up until well after 11 pm! Get the truffle sauce dip for the fries! Wasn’t much seating because of the lunch rush but standing at the bar area was okay with us!

Sok K

Sok K

155 reviews on Google

Review photo by Angelia smith
Jun 2026

Ask for extra onion got no onion

Angelia smith

Angelia smith

45 reviews on Google

Review photo by David Ye
Dec 2025

food: the burger was decent, would get again. the fries were very lack luster and the garlic aioli carried it. i like the peanut butter chocolate concrete i got but it was almost too much to finish service: na i got delivery ambiance: na

David Ye

David Ye

122 reviews on Google

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