Au Cheval, Soho
57 people recommend, 15 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 36 threads.
What people say, in short
Au Cheval earns strong burger recommendations, including from diners who place it near the top of their city lists. Some consider the rich burger worth the splurge; one prefers the New York version to Chicago's. Others find it too salty, greasy or bland beneath the toppings, and question its value. Two diners suggest splitting the burger.
Address
Au Cheval, 33 Cortlandt Alley, New York, NY 10013
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Best for
- Dine-in
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/jhb42 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Self-described hater of the restaurant, though notes the heavy order would be heavy anywhere.
- Recommendsu/nebula_420 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Called the burger incredible, though the fried chicken wasn't worth a special trip.
- Recommendsu/Previous_Reading_709 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025consistency
On a repeat visit, judged Au Cheval's burger more consistently excellent than the Dutch's.
- Mixedu/FaerieGreen in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Loved the first half but found the burger very rich.
- Recommendsu/joshw231 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026
Suggests Au Cheval as the upscale burger pick the list should have included.
- Caveatu/Lalify8 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025taste
Found the burger bland and dislikes egg on it.
- Caveatu/letopeto in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste
Found it greasy and too cheesy.
- Mixedu/bossu90 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Considered the 4 Charles burger definitely better than Au Cheval's.
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- Recommendsu/grantrules in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024
Names Au Cheval as the answer to the burger question.
- Caveatu/eamesa in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
A Chicagoan urges skipping it, calling the NYC location soulless and drab.
- Mixedu/jswissle in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024value
Tried it and found it tasty but just a burger, not worth the steep price.
- Caveatu/banallthemusic in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024price
Would remove it because it is much cheaper in Chicago.
- Recommendsu/008Gerrard008 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Mad-Greek in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Has eaten the burger once or twice weekly for two months and loves it despite the heaviness.
- Recommendsu/TheLunarVaux in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
A go-to spot for visiting friends that always pleases; pricey but worth it.
- Recommendsu/DecisionPatient128 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Names Au Cheval as a best burger pick.
- Recommendsu/Disastrous-Care-123 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Recommends Au Cheval for burgers.
- Recommendsu/BartBeachGuy in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Says despite the hype it's very good.
- Recommendsu/_newphonewhodis in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Suggested as an answer to the combo question.
- Recommendsu/ryan_with_a_why in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Thinks the burger here is better than the Chicago original.
- Recommendsu/CopticDuck in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024taste
Urges splurging here and getting the bacon on the burger.
- Recommendsu/the_chonkist in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Offers it as a backup if you cannot get into 4 Charles.
- Recommendsu/Fmbounce in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Suggests Au Cheval for the burger request.
- Recommendsu/KazaamFan in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Has been a couple times just for the burger and rates it among NYC's better ones.
- Recommendsu/LurkerReadyFire in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Ranks it second in their personal burger rankings.
- Recommendsu/dick-tit in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Thick bacon stays in the burger and the egg is always the perfect consistency.
- Recommendsu/rattler44 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026portion
Praises the first bite of the burger but says it is something they would like to split.
- Recommendsu/NovmbrRain in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Thought it a damn fine burger when they visited.
- Recommendsu/tarekarafat in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Ranks Au Cheval second on their burger list.
- Recommendsu/meowmixLynne in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026portion
Always shares the burger; suggests ordering a half portion of fried chicken.
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