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Au Cheval
Randolph · Burger / diner
Au Cheval
The burger people still wait for. Walk-in energy, diner luxury.
800 W Randolph St · $$ · Walk-in
The note
Why it is on the list
Au Cheval is a diner that learned luxury and never gave the burger back. The line is real. The cheeseburger with bacon and an egg is the reason people stand on Randolph in January. Fries with Mornay are not a side; they are the second act. Walk-in only, which is either charming or infuriating depending on the hour. If you have out-of-towners and one night, this is the argument. If you live here, go at 5 or go late and stop checking the clock.
The door
Address
800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Walk-in. Expect a wait, especially weekends.
What to order
Menu
Snapshot of the public menu — confirm dishes and prices with the restaurant.