Hogsalt’s Small Cheval, the little sister, fast-casual concept to Au Cheval, has filed liquor license applications for two new locations. The burger joint will expand to open in West Loop at 1352 W. Lake Street and in Hyde Park at 1307 E. 53rd Street.
Early reports noted the hospitality group’s plans to open the outposts, which will mark Small Cheval’s third and fourth brick-and-mortar locations in the city. The brand is also in the process of opening its very first suburban outpost in Rosemont’s new restaurant corridor.
According to Block Club Chicago, the West Loop location comes with 2,085 square-feet of interior space and an additional 3,800 square-feet of patio. Hyde Park Herald reports the restaurant space at 1307 E. 53rd last housed Pockets, which closed down in 2019. The liquor license application indicates this space also has an outdoor patio.
Small Cheval offers a pared down version of the Au Cheval menu, with a focus on the essentials. You can find hamburgers and cheeseburgers in singles and doubles, golden fries, and an array of beverages ranging in nature from organic soda, nitro cold brews, and milkshakes, to beer, hard seltzer, and even a Small Cheval Old Fashioned and Small Cheval Punch (both canned).
No word yet on when the two restaurants will open, but you can follow Small Cheval on social media for updates.
