Au Cheval, West Loop

Says the Au Cheval burger is the better burger and better value than the Loyalist's.

Thinks Au Cheval makes a very good burger, while separate Small Cheval has declined and isn't worth its price.

Names Au Cheval among their top burgers.

Visited once, found the burger overly salty, and asks which other dishes are worth trying.

Puts Gretel's burger on par with Au Cheval's and treats Au Cheval as top tier.

Says they have tried this much-discussed spot's burgers and found them all great.

First visit; calls the burger mid apart from the bacon and says the fries lacked taste.

Bun now feels firmer than before; orders chilaquiles rather than the burger on visits.

Says the burger pushed them to try more Chicago spots and keeps a place on their list.

Says Au Cheval is great.

Names Au Cheval as a direct burger suggestion, paired with Loyalist, with no description.

Suggests trying the place; says its burger is similar to the chain's, but you have to wait.

Calls it one of Chicago's most iconic burgers and says the photo gave it away.

Says their most recent Au Cheval burger was disappointing and they've stopped ordering it.

Has eaten there three times, never found the burger salty, calls it a top contender, and suggests the fried chicken.

Doubts it will be life-changing for the visitor and advises leaving if the line gets too long.

No longer returns for the burger, though still enjoys the atmosphere and other dishes.

Feels the burger is slightly overrated; Gretel and Mott Street are better in their view, though it beats Small Cheval.

Found the chicken stood out more than the burger, which left a weaker impression.

Calls Au Cheval a poor deal: very pricey, long lines, and not even the top burger in town.

Long waits in a crowded bar make the burger not worth it for them.

Names this their number one Chicago burger, adding a self-aware apology for the predictable pick.