Au Cheval

"Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Maude's Liquor Bar) "keeps the hits coming" with his West Loop "speakeasy diner" that offers "rich", "upscale" takes on classics like bologna sandwiches." Full review

"Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Maude'€™s Liquor Bar) has a hit on his hands with this small, narrow and packed to the hilt, updated diner in the West Loop neighborhood." Full review

"A new entry on West Randolph's ever-growing restaurant row, Au Cheval caters to the kind of go-with-the-flow crowd that doesn't mind waiting (and often eating) at the zinc- topped bar." Full review

"If Au Cheval weren’t such a bizarre and, frankly, difficult restaurant at which to eat, you’d find me there every Friday night for the matzo ball soup." Full review

"A menu packed with burgers, fries, and chopped liver might sound like your classic dive, but Au Cheval is no greasy spoon." Full review

"Brendan Sodikoff's dim and narrow late-night spot is also a riff on a diner, though his veers less playful and more decadent." Full review

"Au Cheval is a feel-good diner with a hipster edge that’s all about celebrating the simplicity of the burger." Full review

"Au Cheval has the best burger in Chicago…and boom goes the dynamite." Full review

"5-star flavor pairings in a more affordable diner vibe."

"The traditional diner gets a gourmet makeover at this Randolph Street favorite, which serves made-to-order plates of General Tso’s chicken, pork porterhouse with foie gras and roasted apples." Full review