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Au Cheval's reputation needs no introduction. This New York-originated burger joint, an American diner, was packed even on a Monday night, with a wait time starting at one hour. I once had a memorable brunch of foie gras scrambled eggs right at their opening during the summer; now, as I'm about to leave Chicago, I told my friends I really wanted to try their famous bacon burger 🍔 🍔 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘄/ 𝗲𝗴𝗴 A must-order! You can choose between single/double/triple, each about $3 apart. Their single has two patties, packed with protein. Please, everyone, add egg and bacon!! That's the essence! The burger comes open-faced with the egg. I was puzzled on how to eat it until the bartender saw me and told me to close it and cut it in the middle. After I closed it, the yolk broke and started a yolk waterfall. At that moment, I decided to go hands-on and take a bite directly. So, I opened my abyss-like mouth, trying to conquer it in one go, but only managed a small bite, just a tiny piece of bacon. But that bite is something I'll remember for a lifetime, the aroma of high protein and fats bursting together, just as you feel the greasiness, the sourness of the pickles hits your brain, balancing it out, making me feel like I can't eat burgers from anywhere else for a while. 🥓 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 You could also just add bacon to your burger, but we wanted to share a separate order. It was my first time trying bacon this thick in the US, almost verging on char siu. The sugar on the outside forms a crispy layer, while the fat inside bursts with juice, instantly filling your mouth. It's sinful yet joyful, proving that "high-calorie things are never bad"! 🥗 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱 A standard kale salad! Topped with cheese, it's a perfect match with bacon. 🍟 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 You must try their Hash brown!!! It's the best I've ever had. The shredded potatoes are fried just right, super fragrant, and you can't stop eating them, one slice after another. · ⚠️ They don't take reservations, and the wait can be at least an hour during meal times. It's best to go when they open, otherwise, be mentally prepared～ 📍 Au Cheval #AmericanBurger #HiddenGemRestaurant #GlobalEatsSquad #Chicago #ChicagoFood #ChicagoExploration #ChicagoLife #UniversityOfChicago #AmateurFoodCriticContest #UniqueDrinkingSpots