Destination for simple, house-style cheeseburgers and fries with shakes; great on good days, but consistency and wait times can frustrate.
Small Cheval delivers on its focused burger concept with solid food quality and appealing hidden-alley patio charm that draws loyal repeat visitors. However, inconsistent burger doneness and temperature issues and a troubling recent decline in execution prevent a higher grade. The casual counter-service model and peak-time waits are inherent to the format, but reliability concerns—particularly with undercooked or dry patties—undermine what could be a stronger neighborhood destination.
One caveat: Recent inconsistency: undercooked or overcooked patties, occasional cold burgers