It has been a couple of years (pre-pandemic) since we went to Au Cheval. We decided after work to head over to go back for a visit and a burger.

The wait even at 6pm was about 45 minutes. So if you plan to come here, it is still very much popular and will require a wait. Come early and be sure to get your name in and have your entire party be present.

We decided to get the roasted bone marrow with beef cheek jelly as a shared appetiser. It was rich and decadent. The beef cheek jelly is amazing! Our server told us to save some to go with our fries with a mix of the garlic aoili. And let me tell you...that was a game changer! The bone marrow could have been roasted and caramelised a touch longer, but that's a personal preference.

We had the kale ceasar and I loved it! I was worried it would be bitter and fibrous. It wasn't! It was flavourful and crunchy. And the ceasar dressing was slightly citriusy. I loved the salad to help brighten up the heaviness of the bone marrow and the burger to come!

As for a burger, I went with a double (3 thin griddle patties) with cheese and their burger sauce. I also added the fried egg and bacon. And oh my was this as good as I remembered it! I loved the buttered toasted bun and the griddle seared patties give some textural crunch in the burger. I wish we could get lettuce, red onion and tomatoes. But that's more of personal desire for burgers. I do love that they garnish the fried egg with chives!

This burger is a hefty meal. I washed it all down with a tapped root beer float. Needless to say, don't come here if you are watching your weight.

We ended the night with an amazing dessert at the advice of our server, Spencer! I have to give him a particular shout out. He strikes the perfect balance of being attentive but not coming by constantly. That's such a tricky balance and he did it great! We also loved his recommendations throughout the meal. And knowing we'd want a light dessert, this cream filled pasty dough dessert (can't remember the name) was spot on!

I also want to give a shout out to the rest of the staff. The staff made sure to clear plates and provide water bottles whenever we needed. They also did not make us feel rushed. At such a popular place with long waits, everyone there made us feel welcomed and waited on - and did so in a way that never felt like they were trying to rush us out so they could seat another table. We very much appreciated they made us feel like they wanted us to enjoy our meal and dishes and our company. Which we appreciated because we definitely were there with a friend from out of town. And we definitely were there for a multi-course experience with a long time friend from out of town.

Thank you to the staff and, in particular to our server Spencer for making our night special at Au Cheval!

We will be back again soon - this time not letting it go so long before we return!

So if you're looking for a great burger that lives us to its reputation, with amazing service, and good drinks - be sure to visit (or come back to) Au Cheval. It is worth the wait even after all these years!