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Is Au Cheval Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Au Cheval is listed open on hogsalt.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Hogsalt, Au Cheval's parent restaurant group, checked 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright, lists Au Cheval among its current Chicago restaurants and displays a photo dated November 2025 of a new burger.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured Au Cheval's cheeseburger, topped with egg and bacon, in the "Worth the Wait" episode (S8E1) about restaurants known for their lines. Au Cheval is a diner-style restaurant at 800 West Randolph Street in Chicago's West Loop, part of the Hogsalt hospitality group. Au Cheval's own domain, auchevalchicago.com, did not respond when checked on 2026-09-08. According to Hogsalt's website, checked the same day with a 2026 copyright, Au Cheval remains listed among the group's current Chicago restaurants, illustrated with a photo of a new burger dated November 2025. No dated source was found reporting a closure or change in ownership.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Worth the Wait
What was featured
The Au Cheval cheeseburger with egg and bacon
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Au Cheval

Frequently asked questions

Is Au Cheval still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Au Cheval is listed open on hogsalt.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Au Cheval after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured Au Cheval's cheeseburger, topped with egg and bacon, in the "Worth the Wait" episode (S8E1) about restaurants known for their lines. As of September 2026, Au Cheval is listed open on hogsalt.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Au Cheval located?

800 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Au Cheval?

Season 8, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Worth the Wait”.

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Visit info

Address
800 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
auchevalchicago.com

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