Chicago｜Swipe Left to See Me Eat the City’s No. 1 Burger 🍔🔥

No need to hype Au Cheval anymore—this NYC‑imported burger joint was packed even on a Monday night, with waits over an hour. I still remember their foie gras scrambled eggs from a summer brunch visit right at opening. Now, before leaving Chicago, I insisted we try their legendary bacon burger with . 🍔 Cheeseburger w/ Egg – A must‑order! Choose single/double/triple (each ~$3 apart). Their “single” has two patties—protein overload. Add egg + bacon—it’s essential! The burger comes open‑faced. I struggled how to eat it until a bartender told me to press it together and cut it in half. When I did, the yolk burst into a golden waterfall. I went in hands‑first, took a huge bite, and that one bite will stay with me forever: rich meat and fat, balanced instantly by sharp pickles cutting through the grease. Now I feel like no other burger can compare. 🥓 Bacon – You can add bacon to the burger, but we ordered a side to share. This is the thickest bacon I’ve tried in the U.S.—almost like char siu. The sugar‑coated crust is crispy, and the fatty interior bursts with juice. Guilty but glorious—proof that high‑calorie things just taste better! 🥗 Kale Salad – Standard kale salad topped with cheese—perfect with the bacon. 🍟 Hash Brown – You have to try their hash browns!!! The best I’ve ever had. Shredded potatoes fried to crispy perfection—so fragrant, I couldn’t stop eating them. ⚠️ No reservations—expect at least an hour wait at peak times. Try to arrive right when they open, or be prepared to wait. 📍 Au Cheval 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 #AmericanBurger #HiddenGem #GlobalFoodies #Chicago #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie