Burgers · Chicago · Hyde Park
Small Cheval
Small Cheval's celebrated smash burger now serving the University of Chicago community. Read more
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About
Small Cheval at 1307 E 53rd St in Hyde Park brings one of Chicago's most iconic burger concepts to the South Side, giving the University of Chicago community and Hyde Park residents access to the same indulgently crafted double smash patty that made Au Cheval famous. Searching for the best smash burger in Hyde Park? Small Cheval is the most exciting burger option on the South Side. Compare its Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats ratings alongside the FoodIndex score and browse the full menu on this page.
Known for: Small Cheval's celebrated smash burger now serving the University of Chicago community.
Small Cheval Reviews
Curious how diners rate Small Cheval? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this burgers spot in Hyde Park, Chicago.
On Google 4.1 from 540+ reviews, Yelp 3.8 from 730+ reviews, and Uber Eats 0.0. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 66.21 for Small Cheval. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.
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Google
540+ reviews
Exact count: 548
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Yelp
730+ reviews
Exact count: 739
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Amenities & attributes
- Onsite services available
- High chairs available
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Assistive hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Restroom
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dogs allowed outside
Location & hours
1307 E 53rd St 1st Floor, Hyde Park, Chicago