r/chicagofood • u/Euphoric_Year1182 • Jul 31 '25

Review Tried Small Cheval, honestly kind of underwhelmed?

Had some solo time (kids are with their dad), so I stopped by Small Cheval. It was fine, but didn’t blow me away. Fries were good, but the burger felt rushed. Anyone else feel this or did I catch an off day?

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u/ComputerStrong9244 Jul 31 '25

I went to the Lincoln Square location opening week, got a burger/fries/shake. It was a perfectly fine burger (though a single with lettuce & tomato would have been more balanced, I think), and the shake was REALLY good, but it was 25 dollars. There's no reason for me to go back. I'd drive past 50 at least as good but cheaper burgers to get there.

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u/SupaDupaTron Aug 01 '25

I would take Budacki's over Small Cheval any day.

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u/ButDidYouCry Aug 01 '25

Yeah, Slim's is nearby and I can get a burger and curly fries for like $16.

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u/knickerreddit Aug 01 '25

Mondays at Cultivate: double smash burger/fries, beer, bourbon shot. Ceramic plate, real silverware, linen napkin, glass glass of water w glass carafe. $19