A dim, buzzy West Loop diner open since 2012 and famous for what many call the best cheeseburger in America — a griddled, cheese-and-egg-crowned icon that regularly draws long waits.
Au Cheval on Randolph Street draws long waits for its cheeseburger, so basing in the West Loop turns that wait into a short walk from the room; confirm current hours and the walk-in policy on the official site.
Travelers willing to wait for one of the city's best-known burgers near the hotel.
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Travelers willing to wait for one of the city's best-known burgers near the hotel.
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West Loop Restaurant Row draw known for its burger
Au Cheval on Randolph Street draws long waits for its cheeseburger, so basing in the West Loop turns that wait into a short walk from the room; confirm current hours and the walk-in policy on the official site.
Best for: Travelers willing to wait for one of the city's best-known burgers near the hotel.
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