Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

"Great food , friendly & helpful waitress, working as a team! Original style real deal diner. Do your self a favor step back in time and visit a real..."

Kim M.

Josh Levey

"I came here with a friend who has been dying to go to a restaurant where she doesn't have to settle for a salad- I am neither vegan nor vegetarian,..."

Laura Peterson

"I know it can hard to find vegetarian options most places you go, but this place is THE vegetarian restaurant of Chicago. From sandwiches, salads,..."

DaLatinKnight

"This is a really amazing vegetarian restaurant/diner. I would give it 5 stars, but I am a bit spoiled coming from Los Angeles. I ordered the steak..."

Mayur Patel

"I’m a recent vegetarian but very happily surprised! They know how to make good food! The bbq tips with twice baked potato and were very good. 10/10..."

Emily Harris

"The food was excellent. We went early so no wait. Tuesdays are half price vegan wings and they were the best part of the..."

Lynda Ballaban

Salonica

84/100 (2092 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A cosy dine-in with a great variety of dishes, including some greek ones, at good prices. Very friendly staff, felt immediately welcome. Great value..."

Álvaro González García

"Always a go to on a weekend morning. Great food given the prices. Huge variety in the menu. Servers are always so kind and great at refilling coffee!..."

Michelle

"Warm, friendly neighborhood spot with comfort food. The Braised Lamb was very tender and flavorful, with nice portions also on sides and..."

Camille Reid

"My first visit and I'm in love. Cute vintage interior. Everyone seems so pleased to be there, which just adds to the comfy atmosphere. Had the..."

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"Located near the Museum of Science and Industry, this diner is a friendly and homely place nestled in a corner. Food portions were great and amazing..."

Tabitha Lee

"Stopped by for lunch during the weekend and was very happy we made the choice! Easy walking distance from the science & industry museum, and the..."

Ying Liang

"We had the fried shrimp, gyro plate and fried chicken dinner. We normally come for breakfast, but the dinner was not..."

jeanette thomas

"Nothing fancy but the dishes that are good are delicious. Rueben was delicious and fries just as good! Turkey club was yummy. Chicken Caesar wrap..."

Beth Hogan

"A warm and welcoming environment with quick and helpful service. The food was great and the staff is better. For a place that's been around since..."

Cameron Martin

"I'm Japanese. It looks a little bad, but tastes good. The portions are large, but even Japanese people can eat them all. Although it is a Greek dish,..."

岩間順平

"This place is such a great dine-in or take-out spot! There is mostly always seating right away. There homestyle food looks and above all tastes..."

Azhuri Zamora

"On Sunday we visited and ordered breakfast and was delicious, the service is excellent and the Gyros Sandwich specially the bread was really good...."

Claudia Amador

"The chicken gumbo is absolutely the best. The food is always fresh and taste great. My new favorite..."

Darentiz McClinton Jointer

"Always a fantastic place to come to, as the service is always fast and portions are always big. They serve a great range of Greek, Mexican, and some..."

Andrew Xue

"I kept walking by in the morning & seeing their breakfast specials. I finally got the arracheta burrito this morning (to go/take away). It was..."

Anita Guedea

"I visited Salonica for breakfast with my family and had a very enjoyable experience! They have a wide variety of options in their breakfast menu that..."

Amirah Ali

Svea Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got to check out Svea with my friend and let me say it was great, so let me get into it! The food was amazing every bite made me want to order..."

Steve Bae

"For brunch this is the place to go. The meats provided in the breakfast plates are amazing. They have a unique mustard that is really good on the..."

Reuben Reyes

"Super tasty! We dined at the counter because it was packed so we got to sit instantly. I had the falukorv sausage with eggs and potatoes. Delicious!..."

Mark Collado

"Awesome little place. Great food and great..."

Matt Phillips

"As someone who has no Swedish things to go to besides Ikea in Ohio, this is Amazing. Delicious..."

Will Trotti

"Stopped in here on my way out of town and truly enjoyed it! We were greeted and sat quickly. Our server checked in on us regularly and the food came..."

ericka arreola

"My first time having Swedish food me and my family went in for breakfast, and everyone sampled a different plate just to see how the food was going..."

Mike Parreno

"Really good food and fun little visit. Unique vibe and authenticity in the menu with Swedish dishes and..."

Kevin Smith

"My wife and I were hungry for brunch this past Sunday after coming to town to see the Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. We decided on this Swedish..."

Derreck

"Solid traditional Swedish-American Diner. You are not from Chicago if you haven't had pancakes and sausage at Svea in..."

Steve Wall

"Tasty breakfast, and..."

Wilson Joe

"From the whimsical tablecloths to the friendly service, brunch here was a treat from start to finish. I really wanted to try the potato pancakes, but..."

Erin RavenSkye

"The food was the life changing kind of good, the service was so great, down to earth people comers and goers as well as the staff, in fact. Really..."

Iain Williams

"Freshly updated atmosphere great Swedish pancakes. Highly recommend. Then coming here since I was a..."

Brian Lowe

"This is the kind of review I hate to write. Svea is amazing in every way: perfectly located, great pricing, unbelievable food, exceptional service,..."

Eamon Daly

Stella's Diner

84/100 (1376 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great greasy spoon! Hot, hot coffee! Biscuits and gravy were tasty and filling. They have sugar shakers! Great people! I took a tumble and everyone..."

Googler

"Visited Stella's with my in-laws for a bite to eat before hitting the town. I got the sweet and sour cabbage soup and a turkey club. The turkey club..."

John Lettieri

"the first time we were here the banana chocolate chip pancake was soo delicious cause everthing was in the dough, sadly it wasn't like that the other..."

Michelle Aigner

"I love the classic small town diner feels. Great prices, great food. They are on their A-game. Oh, and you have to try the..."

Julia Klunenberg

"We came here with my mom when she was visiting from out of town. It was my first time but my boyfriend used to come here with a group of nurses..."

Benjamin Reha

"Very cute diner, friendly staff, and good..."

Fanny Mendoza

"My favorite diner in Chicago! Breakfast lunch or whatever are always great here but if you want an amazing skillet get the vegetarian..."

Kyle O'Reilly

"Just a perfect little diner, and an era when diners are hard to find. Colorful and funky inside with comfy booths or simple tables to push together..."

Corbett K.B.

"Incredibly friendly staff, fast service, comfy and cozy, it scratched an itch that only a diner really can. We only wanted a snack, so a Friend of..."

J H (Kirjava)

"What a great find and only 1760 miles away from Las Vegas. A real diner with booths and a counter. An excellent Feta Cheese, Tomato and Onion..."

Rick Sachs

"Just wanted to write a quick review about our amazing dinner. I've been here once before and remember loving the food. So last week we came out from..."

oscar Blank

"Pretty good spot with a lot of options. Found it kind of weird I couldn't order an egg and toast on the side of my French toast. The only option the..."

Anthony

"We were very surprised at the not so great reviews... this was our last meal of our vacation in Chicago. We came in around 10a.m. for breakfast and..."

Victoria Reeves

"I love this corner diner that has been a staple in Lakeview since as long as I can remember. To me, a classic American diner serving up breakfast,..."

Leo T

"So I'm a Huge fan of old-school greasy spoon diners. This one has that aura, but you can tell some work's been done inside. Anyway, I'm on a mission..."

Landon Benford

Eppels Restaurant

84/100 (2574 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Specialty coffee was super delicious. Food amazing! Service beyond good. Just a great breakfast diner and everything cooked and served perfectly. The..."

Alex Alex

"Visit for a breakfast, Loved the classic vibe of the place. Food and service was..."

Shashank Tiple

"Food was very good. The waitress who had worked there for 30 years was very attentive. I ordered the Broiled Pork Chop and Mashed Potato and both..."

Jan Austin

"Great atmosphere. Very nostalgic. I was informed by my friend that there is rich history in this place and it was one of the first places that..."

Ani Yisrael

"Absolutely wonderful food, great portions, attentive service. Overall great..."

Hank

"Great breakfast/bunch food. Good portion sizes and everything tasted great. Unlimited refills on coffee. Service was awesome! We felt very welcome by..."

Z Howard

"the food was wonderful and delicious. If ur looking for a sweet / tasty breakfast I would suggest you get the “cinnamon rolls french..."

mariah nelson

"I've walked by Eppel's a lot and wanted to try them for breakfast. I am very happy I did. I got the banana foster pancakes with sausage links and..."

Terran Williams

"Excellent breakfast spot with free parking in back. I eat here a few times per month, and I have never had a bad..."

Captain Jonathan Meyer

"Very nice typical diner. We did hang out and talk a bit and they were very kind and brought us some coffee while we talked. Omelet was great and hash..."

Steve Majerus

"Our waitress Betsy was the absolute best. She was very kind and “aunt-like” she even offered assistance with my grandson’s mosquito bites. The..."

Lisa Gray

"Such a fun and friendly place! I highly recommend stopping here. I was there for breakfast and I had the Crab Cakes Benedict, which had the best..."

Caroline Barrett

"I absolutely love this place. For Father’s Day I would not have chosen anywhere else. It has a very warm, community vibe where you feel like it’s..."

Flikk Thornton

"The food is great. But it was an event that took place when the waitress that was helping us was tapped on her thigh with cane from an older man and..."

Rickal Scales

"Fantastic homely diner. Food was amazing, hot, and quick. Not too many other patrons at this time of morning. Waitress was very pleasant, and kept..."

Dan Pacitti

"Very good spot to have a good, heavy breakfast. Please do try their pancakes. Rarely do I get to have pancakes that fluffy. The staff were really..."

Bipul Pandey

"It's a mom n pop diner type restaurant. Don't look for scratch ingredients. It fills your belly and the staff is great. I wish I lived in the area..."

Patricia Garza

Alexander's

84/100 (1926 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always good!. If you're looking for great diner food this is the place. The price is reasonable, the service is friendly, and of course, the food is..."

Victoria

"It is what it is: a Chicago Greek diner. Breakfast is excellent (though coffee is mediocre) For lunch, Greek salad or club sandwich. Most dinner..."

Bill Brock

"A great Chicago breakfast. Just perfect feta..."

Tomnewby

"What a great diner! Exploring the neighborhood and I read good things about this place so I had to check it out. So good!! Busy but not crazy busy,..."

Ernesto N

"Pretty chill place to grab breakfast and a nice conversation. The food was delicious and the service was quite..."

Best Yemi

"Alexander's is a smaller, cozy home-like diner with good food and great value. My boyfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday around 3:30pm craving a..."

Victoria Nugent

"Clean diner, warm and polite service, good coffee and a great fresh blt and fries. The bread was nicely toasted, tomato was flavorful and fresh, and..."

Jens Jorgensen

"This spot is a sleeper... Kind of like how sleepy I feel after having breakfast there! Waitress couldn't be sweeter . Food seriously is simple fare..."

gnostella X

"My first at Alexander's. I ordered the Denver omelet. It was delicious and the portion was big. The server was also very friendly and..."

Thea E

"This restaurant has been around for years but I just decided to stop in and check them out and suddenly feel like I waisted time going to other..."

Noob Drip

"Come try the alexander's wrap. Cook Fabiani made it so yummy. And the waitress Leslie was so nice too. Omlet with gyro Ooooommmmm ggggg Amazing Lui..."

Vina Kadriu

"Came to this place out of nostalgia .. used to come here when we lived in Chicago 12+ years ago. Still the same great food. The only down side was..."

Tim Mathias

"God Bless all of you in Jesus name amen 🙏 This is the place for awesome deals on awesome fresh food hallelujah..."

Larry Gamble

"A 60-yr-old institution in Edgewater, a classic diner with comfy booths and counter seating. I had the corned beef on rye with fries and a salad. The..."

Kristen Lewis Renner

"Breakfast was very good; there is a special that includes 3 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage, 2 pancakes, and so on. The Biscuits & Gravy are average. "4..."

Kei Bevido

"So, I've been going to this restaurant since I was 5 or 7 yrs of age...Well, I am a helluva a lot older now ...This was the spot for all of our..."

Joe Mancilla

"The owner/manager (I think his name is Henry) spent so much time talking to an older woman at the next table who was dining alone. Told her she could..."

Sarah Decker

"Simple, yet delicious, food that made you feel like you were eating at home. Thanks for the great service,..."

Rich Lawrence

"The perfect little diner. Great prices, absolutely delicious food, and fabulous service. Cannot wait to make this a regular spot now that my sister..."

Andi LP

"Nice portions, reasonable pricing, great taste, worth the wait. This is a small diner, so if you feel like Sunday brunch or any traditional reason to..."

Sanford Boulden

"Very nice restaurant. My first time eating there. Great service and good..."

Debra Heavner

The Original Pancake House

84/100 (3295 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Standard Chili's understanding, they are altogether basically the same. Here I think the administration needs to offer conveyance up the parking area..."

Shyam Pareek

"Don’t waste your time going somewhere else. You can be comfortable dining at the Pancake House. Bacon was delicious!!!! The eggs was great..."

Sunil K

"We were stayed at the Thompson which is right across the road. The breakfast was fine. Service was good. Just nothing special. Quite expensive for..."

Pankaj Gupta

"Es el lugar más conocido de hyde park para ir de brunch el fin de semana, ofrece una inmensa cantidad de omelettes, French toast, waffles y obvio..."

Javiera Flores

"The pancakes really are absolutely delicious. Simple and..."

V.L.

"It is awesome I could not have any thing better in my..."

Grace

"The best pancake you'll ever..."

JRS

"Maple Syrup Please!. I like it I like it very much! The service is cool, but the menu and the food is so much cooler. I love the pancakes as well as..."

FoodEnthusiast

"Everyone that works here DOES WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE!!! from greeting you with pleasantries, ensuring a short wait time, smiling and friendly wait..."

Shane A

"Love this place! Black owned! Carl takes care of employees very well & you can tell he truly cares about them! The food always tastes fresh! I..."

Rebecca Forson

"I really enjoyed the sausages and eggs, the hot Chocolate tastes great too. I’ve had better pancakes 🥞 Thanks to Juanita for being..."

Dada taiwo

"I've been in this place everytime I land in Chicago. Everything is tasty. We order pancakes, crepes, and omelettes. There's a waiting line and..."

Batuhan Uğurtan

"It's a hood legend. Unfortunately that sometimes leads to lackluster service. The gentleman who leads you to your table chose the worst one in the..."

Zo Wesson

"A nice place for breakfast. Definitely enjoyed my Dutch Garden pancake. Free parking is never a bad thing..."

Aaron Lockhart

"My family came for breakfast here. There was 9 of us and they accommodated us with no problems. The waiter got everything right and was on time as..."

IB JayB

"While visiting Chicago, I went here for breakfast and had the Mandarin Crepes! The orange juice was fresh squeezed and so good and light. Everything..."

Audriano Hines

"First time at this location. Very short wait to be seated. Noisy atmosphere. Large menu. So much to choose from. Our waitress seemed to be having a..."

Berni

"As always, the buckwheat pancakes and sides were delicious and served hot. Despite our large mixed group, the server was attentive, suggested best..."

Arnold Bradford

"Everything here was delicious! The service was very quick especially for the amount of people in there. There was a long line to get in but only..."

Matt R.

"Great food, great service and great staff! I look forward to visiting this location again..."

BaronessAnn Davenport

"Went for brunch on a Sunday and service was great and fast. We were seated right away and food came out quick. I got the caramel French toast, which..."

Popular Stranger

"Busy, but didn't have to wait too long for a table. Well worth it! Service was great and food came out fast. Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of..."

Cynthia Rolle

"The food was amazing! Though we had to wait around 30 minutes for our food, the wait was definitely worth it. The staff was also really nice...."

Ephraim Lu

Rice'n Bread

84/100 (2818 ratings)

"Me and my fiance were looking for Korean style Chicken near Lincoln Park and found this gem place near me. The owner was gentle and foods were..."

Steve Sung Kim

"A small diner type restaurant but the food is out of this world delicious! Akutagawa is a must..."

Monika Marshall

"Great food served by a very experienced staff in a super casual environment. I will be back for..."

Jason J. Kenyon

"Great spot for breakfast. The only thing I didn't like was the 10 am opening. They should open..."

Anthony J Ceja

"Excellent food, friendly service! I'll definitely be going..."

Janice Weiss

"Great food, great prices, and BYOB. Free wifi. Not sure the name fits this asian/korean..."

Lisa Renee Kranz

"A terrific alternative to typical pre-game fare. The kids enjoyed pancakes and grilled cheese before a Cubs game. The dads went full on spicy (and..."

Dina Lindemann

"This is the perfect restaurant for poor foodies to bring finicky eater friends. Straight-ahead Korean food on the same menu as American breakfast...."

Rebecca Ann Rosenblum

"Love that I can get a burger or sesame chicken or dumplings or a turkey club and they are all tasty and reasonably priced. Also Fantastic service. Go..."

Eric-Alan Shirley

"Been a family tradition since the 80's. Always an amazing place, friendly staff, delicious food, and a happy..."

Victor Valencia

"We both got the hot and spicy noodles which were absolutely excellent and just the right amount of kick. Perfect after a cold evening of wandering..."

Aleah Sauter

"Came here for lunch today and loved everything I tried! I had the Kim Ma Ri and the Yang Nyum Chicken. Kim Ma Ri was a perfect veggie appetizer to..."

Sid Menon

"Great food, very tasty!! Staff is friendly, welcoming and professional. This is a great dining option for Wrigleyville visitors; close enough to..."

Glen Trebilcock

"A local institution here since 1965! The woman who served us (I believe the owner) was so incredibly warm and nice. We got the Kim ram ri and I got..."

Po S

"Their rice and gravy is one of the best things I've ever had- definitely try it as your side..."

Aubrey Lewis

"Small yet cozy place, we really liked the food here! We got the soy garlic chicken, beef galbi and pork bulgogi. The first two were fantastic, the..."

Anway De

"Amazing dinner amazing service!! Hostess was so kind, welcoming, and funny! I recommend the kimchi fries, will definitely be..."

alaia murua

"I started ordering here for take out when I was craving some soft tofu soup. I quickly fell in love with the food. To my surprise, the food is even..."

Jared Day

"Our favorite place to get Korean food in the city!! Service is amazing and food is delicious. We go all the..."

Hope Ma

"My boyfriend friend and I were visiting Chicago, and we decided to stop in here today because of the menu variety. We'll I'll just say I WILL be..."

sad boi

"Randomly stopped at this place after visiting the Christmas market in Wrigley to grab a bite, and it did not disappoint! Delicious food, very..."

Vicki Dimi

"As a lifelong Chicagoan, I'm embarrassed to admit that I had never heard of this restaurant until today. I came across it accidentally and, wow(!),..."

Sendy S.

"Wonderful place run by wonderful people! The food here is always spot on. The Bulgogi squid is everything! The spiciness is perfect. We’ve been..."

Max McGregor

"I've been looking for a bibimbap restaurant similar to JipBap in Champaign for so long and I've finally found it. This is much healthier and cleaner..."

Kenyon Edmond

"Food was absolutely delicious and came out quickly! Spice level started at low (which was requested) and there was a great housemade sauce to add..."

Lauren Nelson

"Pretty good food, we ordered the kalbi burger with kimchi and a korean style fried chicken (came with rice and a small salad). The chicken was not..."

Ooni J

"The boneless Korean fried chicken had a nice crisp and meat was juicy and tender! Food was on time and they take late orders! Always a win..."

aileen miller

"As usually, a pleasure. Every time I go to this place, it is a perfect experience. Nice waiters/waitresses and awesome food. Besides, it is BYOB. The..."

Sonia Bilbao Sampedro

"I cannot recommend Rice 'N Bread enough! I've gone here for several years and I've never been disappointed. I typically get the dol-sot bibimbop..."

Kristen Gunderson

Tempo Cafe

83/100 (7839 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice looking place. Menu is a bit odd with mostly create your own. I like to have creations 🤷‍♀️ portions are HUGE. Neither of us could..."

Ninette

"Great location with okay food. We stopped by on a Tuesday morning and were seated outside in 10 minutes. Food was great. However,service could be..."

Nikolina

"Spent 9 nights in Chicago and was advised by the hotel staff, I would get a good breakfast here, this was an unstatement to say the least. The food..."

Peter Maxwell

"We absolutely LOVED our breakfast ! First time here and it won’t be the last. My husband had corned beef hash and eggs, I had steak and eggs. ..."

Lisa Coyle

"I just want to review how amazing this waffle was. I ordered a side of fruit and turkey sausage as well and just threw everything on the plate..."

Stephanie Davis

"authentic American breakfast restaurant. It has everything your heart desires and in large portions. Super..."

Markus Bacher

"Amazing! This was a short walk from our hotel. We are so happy we came here. The poor man skillet was amazing! The banana nut pancakes tasted like..."

Kim Colvin

"Absolutely delicious! Simple cafe in the heart of the Gold Coast. I’ve come here several times and the food is always great. Perfect egg skillet..."

Soraya Wilks

"Lovely restaurant attended by many locals for decades. Service could not be..."

Derrick

"Very nice place for breakfast. Friendly, efficient service and excellent..."

Elias Kohler

"Amazing spot for breakfast. Food came quick and the service was also great. They have in house orange marmalade, and salsa as well. Definitely gonna..."

Rowshon Jahan

"Our visit to the Tempo Cafe for brunch was an absolute treat! We both had Scrambler Skillets - one Poor Man's and one with ham, mushrooms and cheese...."

Jamie Pappas

"Tasty, fresh, fast, and reasonably priced diner in the Gold Coast? Yes, please! This is a rare find in the area, especially because they open early...."

Lauren H

"It's a good spot to have brunch, we didn't wait long to be seated even though the place was quite busy. The food was ready soon after ordering. Both..."

Volha Siarheichyk

"I am surprised about the fact that there are not too many cafes like this one in Chicago. Mostly because of the fair price and the food options. The..."

Manuel Vega Leon

"Came across this cafe while walking around the city. They had an outdoor patio and indoor seating. We decided to dine in! The interior decor was a..."

Marshall Azar

"Best diner for an early morning breakfast. Best pancakes around hands down. I highly suggest the chocolate chip! The service was also..."

Hannah D.

Pittsfield Cafe

83/100 (1961 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were so hungry and we found it on Google Maps: best decision ever! Service is super nice and kind, the food flavor and portions are great and they..."

Mar OG

"We really enjoyed a Saturday morning brunch here. Good coffee and delicious French toast. We tried the Banana Nut Bread French toast and the Red..."

Jon and Amanda Lewis

"Me and my friend ditched class to come here and catch up ! Took my mom here a while ago and decided to bring her and she loved it ! It was close to..."

Giovanni Estrada

"What a find! This will be our new go-to for breakfast when we come to the City! Don't let the scaffolding on the outside scare you away. The inside..."

Martin Parsons

"The food and service was excellent. The restaurant is located inside the historical Pittsfield Building...."

susanalasus

"Great food in the lobby of the Pittsfield building. Lobby is ornate and very neat to look..."

Jamie Prodoehl

"Found this diner while put for an early tour. Traditional diner in a vintage building lobby. The decorative lobby does add to the dining experience...."

Jim Manley

"The practical definition of a café. Imagine the platonic ideal of french toast, the benchmark of which all other french toasts should be judged. You..."

Wilson Hasty

"Beautiful Building... service was decent I enjoyed my visit.. perfect place for a cup of coffee and enjoy the Architecture of this building..."

Maricela Rodriguez

"Nice spot for breakfast, friendly staff and good..."

m h

"Been here sooo many times can’t even begin to count. Eat inside the diner, order a diner dish (keep it simple), and enjoy! Music is fabulous,..."

Jessica Celimene-Rowell

"Excellent place to have breakfast. This diner has many people working here making the service very good. The food is delicious but the location is..."

Dorman Land

"We loved our breakfast 🥞 here. Staff was super friendly and very attentive. Got plenty of coffee and juice. My food was delicious 🤤 however my..."

Iris D

"We came here a couple of weeks ago and it has one of the best breakfast in town, also it seems one of the few that opens early in the morning. The..."

Gaston D'Apice

"Absolutely heavenly. We were probably there for 20 min total - in and out. Food came out immediately and hot. It was everything I was wanting it to..."

Savanna Selwitz

"Great food served by an attentive and friendly staff. Recommended by our hotel doorman (thank you), so good we ate breakfast there twice. ..."

Pamela Browning

Transilvania Grill

Lucky Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, we went on Father's day, if it's busy you WILL be waiting. We waited for our food for over an hour when they were busy! Not the best..."

Joseph Carey

"This is a great little family run Cafe. They have parking in the front on the street and I've heard they have a little parking lot but I'm not sure..."

James Holman

"I was impressed by the very diverse breakfast menu. The chopped steak and eggs were cooked just right. Friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely go back..."

David Beatovic

"A new place for us. We enjoyed listening to all of the different accents in the place. Our waiter was..."

Stephanie Hein

"Awesome breakfast place! I honestly can't speak to the rest of the menu, as we just seem to always come here for breakfast. But the service is..."

Cindy Mammoser

Nobu Chicago

Golden Nugget

82/100 (1313 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"If I can give it more than five stars, I would. The staff here is super nice and the food is great. Mickey was really sweet and very helpful,..."

Reyna Estrada

"The staff is great, I wish I could remember our waitress' name but she's always fantastic. My favorite thing there? The French toast. I don't know..."

Carla Stewart

"Great food, Great service, good price. We had the chicken and waffles, Irish eggs Benedict and crepes with..."

Nick Paul

"Good food with a friendly wait staff. I love their Mexican fare breakfast..."

Alan Arlan

Johnny's Snack Shop

"This breakfast diner was beyond exceptional. No amount of stars can express how much I enjoyed my experience here. First of all, Patty, whom I..."

Jackie Gold

"Great place. Good atmosphere. Old skool with very nice owners. Classic neighborhood place. I'd rather eat here than Au Cheval next..."

David Golden

"Sometimes you simply want a great omlette, skillet, or classic breakfast. This place is around the corner from the "hip and new" places on Randolph..."

Lindsey Roddy

"Fantastic!! Old time place , adorned with local photos. Great ambiance. Phenomenal , friendly service, excellently prepared breakfast and very..."

Kevin Wohl

"Great design like back to 50’s when I was a kid, and with the nice friendly lady like my grandma. Feel warm at..."

Ivan Choi

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff; shout-out Patty. Food was not unique, just your typical diner food - but they've perfected it. Would recommend to..."

Matt Ponce

"We had such a great breakfast here! We had a large group (of eight) and were seated and served in a very timely manner. The food was excellent as was..."

Stephanie Cardwell

"The food is yummy. The pancakes are the best. I felt like having breakfast at my parents home. It has a family friendly environment. The photos on..."

Muge Akkor Koktekin

"I came in around 7:25 and was seated for breakfast. It has a great location and reasonable prices. The food was very tasty and I see why it was..."

Taylor

"Stopped by after our flight, had a hearty..."

Jennifer Chen

"Oh my gurshhh! So there seems to be a new restaurant or a new apartment building popping up in the west loop on a daily basis. This is not necessary..."

Collin Hennessey

"This is everything you want in a diner. Food is great and the staff is amazing. With all the changes in the West Loop, this is a place I hope never..."

Chris B

Diner Grill

82/100 (2922 ratings)

"Best spot for munchies. I love the veggie skillet and burgers. I have been here a couple of times and it never fails, friendly people, cozy and clean..."

Edgar Alexander Flores

"One of the BEST establishments in the city. Diner Grill is one of those places that stands out in my brain as the go to morning, afternoon, evening,..."

Michael J. Pineda

"Being from the south, I miss diners. This place hit all the right notes! Cooks and servers were friendly and the prices were great, especially for..."

Caroline E. Thompson

"This venue has a vibe out of a movie. So quant and small. The veggie burrito is amazing. All the food inside was warm/hot. The outside wrap crisp..."

D Rose (drosemusic.com)

"This is a great No-Frills diner! I completed the Slinger challenge and boy was I full! I would absolutely recommend this for anyone looking for..."

David Cripe

"Amazing food done right! Love the atmosphere. Definitely will..."

Rachel Reinholm

"I had a late-night dinner at Grill, and I must say the food was absolutely delicious. It reminded me of Waffle House in Atlanta, especially with the..."

Jorge Rodriguez

"Looking for a place to eat at 2, 3 or 4 AM? Diner Grill should be top of mind! The kitchen is spotless and the cook is masterfully efficient. They..."

Naomi Easley

"This a new favorite of mine. They have such a wholesome vibe the minute you walk in. They have stools and you watch your food get made in front of..."

B

"Classic American Diner experience. Food is excellent value. Doesn't get better than this. Service is rapid with little chatter, but efficient. They..."

Ethan Shenfeld

Golden House Restaurant

82/100 (1791 ratings)

"My Family and I have been coming here for over 20 years. It's not fancy, but, Classy. I had my first date here with My daughter's Father(RIP). The..."

Vicky Akins

"Best diner in Chicago. Amazing food at a great price. The staff are wonderful too. Real old school feel to this place. Just a really awesome place to..."

Eoin Murphy

"I love everything about this place—the staff, the food, the prices, the ambiance! Truly a neighborhood..."

Angela Dancey

"They are a cute diner with a hard working efficient staff! Their menu prices are shockingly reasonable! One of my go to places when in..."

Janet Shoenhair

"Love the breakfast here! 2-2-2-2 all the way! A great, affordable (cash only) place to come with friends...."

Jefferson Sii

"We have been coming here for many years. Friendly stag and great breakfast food. It is not fancy, but that is part of its..."

David Dunaway

"Always really enjoy my experience and the food at the Golden House Restaurant very friendly staff, always quick with the coffee just what I like in..."

Vincent Karabetsos

"The food is good, and at a great price, the staff is also great. Everyone from front of house to the back is..."

Jose Serrano Jr.

"I loved this place. Great food at amazing prices. My husband and I went specifically because this is the diner that Fiona Gallagher's diner was..."

Ryan Scarola

"Great food for a great price and the service is..."

Faye McLelland Basto

"I went there Sunday morning. The breakfast was amazing. Cheap food and great..."

Katelyn Oster

"Great food and atmosphere. High quality food and a small town..."

Brandon Stretch

"I love this place. The food and service are good and it doesn't murder your pocket. The city used to be filled with awesome diners and sadly that's..."

Jessica Smedick

"Came here in honor of the show Shameless. The food was great and the worker was friendly. They are a cash only business and have an ATM inside...."

EK

"The soup, pancakes, and French toast here? So good!! Awesome vibes, and the service? Top-notch. I'm part of the Buena Park community board and work..."

Nayeli Morales

"I had the pineapple pancakes and the Pork with mashed potatoes, gravy and bread. The pancakes were so yum! The pork though was very hard and not..."

Ajimon Thomas

"Food is great and down to earth. I love their omelets and the pancakes are fantastic. The service is also incredibly fast regardless of how busy they..."

Amelia

"The quintessential diner. Lots of places try to replicate this atmosphere, but Golden House is the real deal. Plus, it’s inexpensive—we got 3..."

Skyler Hill

"Great place to get some cheap and delicious breakfast. They work really quick here and food usually comes out in 10-15 min after ordering. They are a..."

Rowshon Jahan

"Great classic diner atmosphere with quick service and good food at reasonable prices. They kept my coffee cup full. Highly..."

Daniel Kinn

"Golden House is a great cash only diner. Their prices are amazing and the service is quick. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. The potato pancakes..."

James Hruska

"Before I even start, this restaurant accepts CASH ONLY. There is an ATM strategically located inside the restaurant. The diner is nothing to look at..."

chooi tan

"Nice staff, great atmosphere, delicious food. We got the potatoe pancakes, a waffle A-La-Mode, and a coffee. Great meal. The inside is a great break..."

Mikey Borden

"Came in on a busy afternoon and still got my breakfast fairly quickly. The place was packed and the servers and cooks were working the room. Make..."

arise07

"EDIT: cash only, absolutely worth it (inexpensive too) Good food, so quickly, for an amazing value! HONESTLY don't think we're waited 10 minutes for..."

James Holmes

"This old school diner was a perfect breakfast stop after a long night at Riviera! The food reminds me of a Waffle House or iHop, offering classic..."

Edward Oates

"Been coming here for years and yet it only gets better!! Best prices, good portions and fast/friendly wait staff. It was full and we still got our..."

Rocky's World

"My wife and I always come here. It’s one of the best restaurants we’ve ever had the pleasure of eating at. The portions are huge, the staff is..."

Chava Hernandez Balboa

"Delicious, Massive Breakfast Menu, Cash Only, Amazing Staff. A hidden gem in Uptown. This restaurant is my absolute favorite breakfast spot in..."

Gabe Gonzalez

"No frills here. Like, none. You enter this place and you feel like time stopped in the 70s. But this is a good thing! Inexpensive, hearty breakfasts..."

J W

"This place has been around decades and is a neighborhood staple. An old school diner. Indoor is dated but part of the charm. You'll see a nice mix of..."

Kln Wg

Miss Ricky's

"It is breakfast restaurant for Virgin Hotel. Location is good while it's hard to find a parking space nearby. Their menu is typical American..."

Soyoung Park

"Everything we had tasted delicious! We tried the chicken & waffles, the stuffed French toast, and the chicken sandwich, and they were all very..."

V Mendes

"Great service. Our server Omar was awesome. Very courteous, professional and friendly. Cute but quaint spot located conveniently in the Virgin hotel...."

Yolanda Nottingham

"We absolutely loved everything about our visit to Miss Ricky's for brunch! I had the Eggs Benedict and my friend had The 'L' Omelet and both were..."

Jamie Pappas

"My girlfriends and I went for brunch at Miss Ricky’s. The Hog omelette served my taste buds and I must say their potatoes were yum and well..."

Shreya Reddy Mahareddy

"Fun place. Friendly staff. Food is alright. I had the Hog omelette. Mimosas are..."

Byron Sheardown

"Food was good, bagel with smoked salmon was the best, definitely recommend the..."

Chrystal Garcia

"Brookie was an amazing server! The food and service were phenomenal! I recommend the OJ and smoked salmon. Would recommend to friends and..."

Misti Torrey

"We were extremely happy with the food and service! Pierre was very nice and extremely..."

Kaylee Smith

"Everything was really nice! In my personal opinion food was ver well presented but not very good. Service was..."

Junaydis Hernandez

"Came here for the first time to have brunch on my bday with my bestfriend. I had the stuffed French toast & omg it was delicious 😋. My bestfriend..."

Paris Tyler

"The secrets to good Italian food are good ingredients and making as much from scratch as possible. That's exactly what you get here - housemade..."

Anna Ceragioli

"Great dinner with the family on Christmas, great service and food was pretty..."

Remrod Photography

"I ate the breakfast croissant sandwich. The food was good. Nothing special about it. Was dripping of oil. Not a big fan of the oil dripping from it...."

April Buenrostro

"They served some awesome chicken and waffles. And the mimosas are most definitely on point. I can wait to travel back to Chicago just so I can eat at..."

Kethon Colbert

"We had a great meal here. Service was very friendly and attentive. Food overall is pretty good. Pasta is fresh and house made. (Although I would've..."

Amy Huang

"Outstanding food with a wonderful shake selection a must eat in..."

Matthew Cohen

"It's the best everything n delicious,good people n good..."

Panchito Barrera

"Hotdog special fries and shake are the best..."

Don Wirth

"Susie's is a wonderful place. Super food, generous portions, not expensive, and open 24 hours. Highly..."

Steve Ligac

"Wow it's been 35 plus years since I visited there , it was called Susie's Beef back then I believe . The best..."

Tim Brown

"Food is great! Small spot for drive thru and ordering to go! Any place that serves fries in a brown bag you already know is gonna be..."

Alex Soto

"One of my favorite little diners in Chicago. You cant find better fries. Quirky doesn't even begin to describe Susie's (meant in a good way, of..."

Ken Davis

"BEST Philly sandwich ever! Get the big size for sure. But super rude old lady working the register though. No patience, no customer service at all...."

grouponful

"Love this place! In town for just a day, had to get a milkshake at Susie's. The staff was great! Super friendly! Made the best Caribe 💜😘 Thank..."

Christine Kilpatrick

Huck Finn Restaurant

81/100 (4152 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was mediocre, but the price was decent. Everybody was very very friendly. The food was okay but it just didn’t seem much different than..."

Symon Says

"Everything I have tried at Huck Finn I have not been disappointed. I would recommend this place for the whole family. The atmosphere has been calm..."

Angelica Negrete

"Loved it here! Pleasant atmosphere, professional and amazing customer service!!!! I went to the Archer..."

C Dioume (Passportprincess)

"Just visited Huck Finn after 37 year absence. My wife and I used to go here while we were dating. It was just down the street from her home. Place..."

Mike S

"Absolutely wonderful classic Chicago south side diner! I come here every so often for lunch and occasional breakfast. I am seated promptly and the..."

Walter Gorman

"Chorizo skillet with sunnyside or scribbled eggs is my favorite dish..."

s.b garcia

"Quick service, good food. Not many non-egg options. Loved veggie skillet. Location accessible by orange line. Good breakfast place but it was jam..."

nivya sharma

"Amazing food, my favorite restaurant of all time so..."

Dax Kindle

"This is my favorite diner in all of chicago, cheap prices with the best diner food i’ve ever had. The soup is amazing and the portions are great..."

Adrian

"What a gem in the city. Ordered the steak and eggs and everything was perfect, steak was cooked perfect, hash browns and eggs were seasoned to..."

Henry M

"Went in half an hour or so before close and the staff were kind, the BLT and Patty melt were good, the Frenchfries were perfect. It hit the spot. I..."

Dolores Hernandez

"Y'all, this was just cozy and delicious and wonderful. The home cut fries are too good, the service staff is down to Earth like a proper Midwestern..."

Twist R. Harrison

"A major staple of a find restaurant, right in the middle of Bridgeport McKinley Park area. The food is just phenomenal and family run. Still after..."

Bill Altmayer

"I was in the area for work and it was almost lunch time so strolled in. Tha place is taking care of covid restrictions and social distancing. The..."

Dr. Ratna Chaudhary

Burgundy Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were in the area and Googled where to eat. My 15 year old and I found Burgundy restaurant and it is fabulous! Tony the cook and Sabrina the..."

Nancy Billows

"1st time here an it wouldn't be my last time omg great food with affordable prices. Louis made us feel right at home withher comfort smile and..."

Phenomenal women that's me

"Not too many of these old school places left. This is a go to spot for me and fam. Food is always good, service is friendly and helpful and it has an..."

Carlos Montanez

"Good food and good prices a few $ cheaper than other restaurants for same items. Staff are friendly older crowd that knows how to treat people and..."

Darrius Johnson

"Lovely local diner with exceptional service! Have had twice now on uber eats and in person and the food and service definitely does not disappoint!..."

Katie

"Tony the cook makes the REALLY good burger's here at burgundy restaurant. He makes the tastiest burgers that there is. I remember my first time I..."

Jacob Barker

"Waitress was very nice, patient, and attentive. Breakfast was awesome. I used to come to this place over 20 years ago, for lunch when I worked..."

Dinora Rodriguez

"Visited Chicago and had to stop at my childhood diner. Ate here almost every week as a kid. Walked in and gave off the same vibe.. a lot of the decor..."

Amanda Rivera

"The place is an old school gem! Goid street parking. Great diner food with reasonable prices. The staff is gold! Cannot say enough good things! The..."

Marcus Nance

"Always busy. Great food & service is why. Shots served in tiny Greek shot glasses. Been dining there since I was born, as well as my parents. Them..."

C M

"I work right down the street from this place and I love going there to meet clients and vendors. The waitresses have been there for years and the..."

Livin and Workin in Chicago with Sonia Figueroa

"Love helping out family owned restaurants! The cream of chicken with rice soup, the BLT and patti melts were delicious! Friendly staff too! They..."

Kd LeBlanc

"Always a plus when we can eat here. Staff is great, food is good, and prices reasonable. Family business and that makes it even more worth..."

J Aiello

"Place is great price is good waitresses are awesome 👌 manager is a great person try it you'll like..."

Orlando Reillo

"The foods at Burgundy are bursting with flavors and they offer it at very reasonable prices. It also has a great parking space making it hassle-free..."

Kuba Piotrowski

"Great local dinner. Good food. The place is a bit dated, but don't let that stop you from..."

Gerard Staniszewski

"EXACTLY the hole in the wall I was looking for!!!! My son and I needed breakfast, at a greasy spoon/ diner/ regular 'ol/ casual spot and ran into..."

devo n

"A solid performance today at Burgundy was had by all. Miguel had the three egg special and white toast. I enjoyed the Belgium waffle with a banana...."

brent schmitt

"The food is delicious nice people good service . Definitely coming..."

alejandro ramirez

Windy City Cafe

80/100 (1776 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Delicious brunch food! We checked in at the front and there was a 15 minute wait, so we spent some time on the patio outside. We were nicely seated..."

Pallavi Aggarwal

"Windy City Cafe prepared for me the fluffiest egg-white omelette I’ve had in years (maybe the fluffiest ever). A generous portion, light and..."

M A S

"Amazing spot, possibly the best pancake I’ve ever had. Zoe was awesome. Loved it and can’t wait to go..."

Laila Zouaki

"What a delicious breakfast and lunch place! Our server, Erin, took great care of us! Water and the kids drinks were there quickly! The food was..."

Kelly Olson

"Cozy & accessible from public transport. Food are great. Service is excelent. Polite and charming..."

Ramiro Aranda

"A farewell breakfast before my friend moved to a different city! A cozy place with excellent food means it fills up quickly! Move early and..."

Kisha Johnson-Smith

"Great cozy diner in West Town! Food was excellent, and the bottomless coffee was truly bottomless. The service was quick and friendly. Poached eggs..."

Jessica Zinna

"I loved this place! For some odd reason this doesn't feature in top places in Chicago even though it's been ranked by several magazines. It's a nice..."

Madhur khanna

"I had the skillet. It was great! Filling for sure and delicious. The staff was very nice and the food came out quickly. This was my first time coming..."

Katie Johnston

"Been coming here for two years and food is always consistent and delicious. Staff is super friendly and personable. Best bloody Mary’s and the..."

Alex Leppert

"Top tier service here my man Nick was on it. I appreciate his do diligence and knowledge of the menu. Food was great I'd definitely recommend and I..."

Nicholas Ervin

"I love this place! Good for a quick bite if you want something reasonably priced, but they have banger cocktails so it's also a great place to go for..."

Cristina McCrystal

"Food was delish! We had scrambies with pancakes & bacon and egg & chorizo enchilada. Dogs [generally] allowed with outdoor seating, which is great -..."

Lily A

"Great breakfast spot! Right off the blue line at Chicago, Grand, and Milwaukee. Great food, prices. The service was also awesome, walk into a small..."

Hannah Owsiany

"Great hidden place with a wonderful breakfast. Food was very flavorful and portion sizes too much for one person. Overall if you find this place your..."

Rodney Yoswig

"Great breakfast food, outstanding service and clean atmosphere ... location was great for me that particular day! Parking..."

Rebecca Lauer

"Wonderful neighborhood brunch restaurant! The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. They were very mindful of food allergies and offer gluten..."

Naina Khanna

"Came here from Texas to visit Chicago, the food here was so delicious probably one of the best brunch places I’ve been to! Not only that but our..."

Andrea Victor

"Great local breakfast spot right around the corner from our apartment. Plenty of parking around, Chicago Blue Line stop right out front, Milwaukee..."

A.C.

The Breakfast Club And Grill

80/100 (1339 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food here was absolutely delicious. You can tell it is all freshly made. I had the stuffed potato pancakes and my partner had a fritatta. The..."

Kasaundra Shackelford

"So good! Usually a wait on the weekends but it’s not too bad. Was more expensive than expected at $170 for 4 people but the food was delicious. We..."

Michelle Papandrea

"Loved the service! My waffle was really good. It was a quick stop, but I look forward to going..."

M Miranda

"One of my favorite breakfast spots in Chicago. The service is quick and the staff is friendly. Try the house skillet or Nutella banana French..."

Jack Scaletta

"The food is WOW!! The service is great and I highly recommend the fresh squeezed OJ as well as the Cruz omelette with black..."

Mary Parham

"My son and I had the Nutella/banana French toast (full order) I added strawberries to mine and they were delish! I didn't know the bread was so thick..."

Elvira Ramirez Puentes

"We were looking for a breakfast/brunch spot that opens early and serves alcoholic beverages before our flight out of Chicago and came across this..."

Renata Cayton

"Breakfast was very yummy. Sausage Biscuits & Gravy was amazing. Place is cash only, but they have an ATM..."

Melanie Rathjen

"The food was very good and the atmosphere and outdoor seating was great. My only issue was service. They where very friendly but just extremely..."

Jim Pittner

"The chef was amazing! Truly chefs kiss on the eggs Benedict and French toast. First time in Chicago and first time trying this restaurant. We had a..."

Veronica Barajas

"This is my first time being here. I have to honestly say, they defiantly put quality in there food then quantity. The portion may look average, but..."

Tommie Gaston Jr

"The Breakfast Club never disappoints. The service is great, the staff is super nice, and the food is amazing. It is fresh all the time. They do have..."

Sabrina Mendoza

"This is a wonderful brunch. I was looking for something with drinks and standard but elevated food and Breakfast Club fit the bill. The food was all..."

Kassian Lemke-Elznic

"Took my mom, siblings, brother in law and new born nephew here to celebrate my moms birthday and I can not be more pleased with everything! I ordered..."

Elijah Monjaras

"The skillet I chose was including Vegetables and it was all fresh. The strawberry preserve was delicious. Great atmosphere and customer service was..."

ivelisse serrano

"I had a nice experience here today Monday July 18th. The food was tasty, the carnitas benedict had a nice heat, the blueberry scone was nice and warm..."

Joseph Palmer

Eleven City Diner

80/100 (6286 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Incredible Jewish deli taking cues from the classics in New York and Newark with expansive traditional menu of deli favorites made with care and high..."

Rick Hadsall

"Love the atmosphere in this place. The moment I walked in, I felt like I was in a deli type restaurant in New York. It took me back in time! It was..."

jose torres

"From UK, I'm staying in Chicago this week and this was my favourite place to eat lunch by a large margin. Great selection of delicious food, home..."

Brian Martin

"First of all, I’m super lame and a straight up cornball so the fact that I enjoyed this themed restaurant is not surprising. Old Chicago. There is..."

Dawn Callahan

"The food was so good the first day we tried it, we came back the next day! It is so busy but it is well worth the wait. And all week I have been..."

Viv C

"Very cool atmosphere with so many good menu options. The service was friendly and quick and the food was really good. We got the root beer which is..."

Chris C

"This diner is such a cool place to eat. The staff is the hardest working group I've witnessed in a long time. We sat at the bar and were treated like..."

Cilla

"Visiting from Greensboro NC. Loved the diner I had to buy a souvenir mug! So many menu options. Kids were happy they got milkshakes with their..."

M ichite

"Eleven City Diner is a superb breakfast / brunch spot in the Chicago area! It was recommended by staff at the hotel I was staying at in Chicago, and..."

Ritvik Nag

"Amazing food and service from the ownership and the staff!!! We had a late comer arrive at our table when we had no additional room to be seated at..."

Otis Gatlin

Chef Petro Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Alicia always takes care of my team and I when we come in for a team breakfast! She is the most positive person and makes all of our mornings that..."

Jackie Tasker

"This place has the absolute best customer service I have had in years The waitress was super/attentive and soooo friendly. Given I only had oatmeal..."

Glenn Reedus

"Chef Petro's is a great and convenient place for breakfast meetings food is great and the service is..."

Ed Howlett

"Great staff and good food. Perfect place for a bite before a show at the Cadillac or Oriental..."

Cheri Anglin Swinford

"Friendly & welcoming. Pancakes & bacon - great start to the day. This will be my breakfast spot during my..."

Wal Provart

"I really miss breakfast here wish I still worked down town,they had the best egg white omelets in..."

Frank Ruiz

"Had breakfast there it was great service was very..."

Waxoff Wax Off

"Love this place cleanest place you will ever..."

Cecilia Ramos

"Great place for a quick bite to eat! Friendly service good quantities of food also the food was amazing! It has a great environment. Also it's close..."

Brian Peña

"Great food, prepared quickly and reasonable..."

Jacinta Epting

"Great diner food in the loop! It's a Greek diner so plenty of Greek food but also delicious fluffy buttermilk pancakes all day long! I've been a few..."

Lucy

"Great affordable diner with the best service ever. Alicia makes you feel like the most important guest in the world! Had a club sandwich and awesome..."

Lara Bryant

"Decent-priced, delicious food and very quick service. You can be seated, finished with your meal, and have your meal paid within twenty minutes..."

OK Schlatter

"Close to my work so convenient for me to get to. Food is decent and the service is good. The menu items are your typical diner items but nothing..."

Tek Chung

"Downtown Staple - When you have a taste for home cooked comfort food, this is the go to in the area. Typically affordable compared to other..."

Desiree Roman-Rodriguez

"Petros will always have me as a customer. It's the only place that can make liver and onions taste like a gourmet delicacy. The staff are friendly..."

Cathy Crayton

"Perfect breakfast options in an All American diner atmosphere. Friendly service, especially by Alicia. Food was filling, coffee was hot and refilled..."

Michael Marty

"Great place for lunch the fried chicken is the best in thrbloop. If you want breakfast they serve all day The pancakes are very good I usually have..."

Michael Radzilowsky

"Decent place. Food was good and very reasonably priced. The only thing that bothered me was their sriracha wasn't really sriracha. Color and flavor..."

Gary Olendorf

"Definitely the best diner downtown, even though the service can be hit or miss. Alicia in the morning is the brightest ball of genuine energy you'll..."

David Rovani

"Alicia was our waitress and was fabulous! The food was great, my omelette was huge, but Alicia made the visit so enjoyable! Definitely a good place..."

Tony Greening

"Great food but my waitress, Alicia was simply amazing! Such a lovely personality. Visiting Chicago from Houston and this was great..."

Ruben Blanco

Griddle 24

79/100 (2464 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My first time going there as I was coming in the hostess open the door for me when she saw me walking with a cane. After we sat down I asked for some..."

WAR 1

"Open 24 hours! I had the county skillet with pancakes. It was good. With all meats in the skillet it was salty. The pancakes were delicious. They..."

Jennifer Winthurst

"I love it. I’ve been eyeballing this place for a while and finally went one day for breakfast. Spacious…there are many tables and they would..."

Jennifer F

"One of the few places open late that serve affordable, top quality food. Has a TON of different types of food. I got a full plate of homemade..."

Jacob Lewis

"In a world of kitchens that close 5+ hours before the stated closing time and 24-hour restaurants of yesteryear that are no longer 24-hour; Griddle..."

Tophat D

"Amazing service and unexpected delicious food. One more thing, it is homey, and ladies there is so professional, friendly, and extremely polite...."

abdullah alqahtani

"Upon walking in, they were very busy & we were prepared for a wait, but the hostess recommended we sat at the bar because my guy is super tall. We..."

Kelly Craig

"Nice place, after the night out we found this place in the early morning. Food was good and quick..."

Arul Babu

"What a great restaurant! Went there two times for breakfast and enjoyed it quite a lot. The staff was friendly and the food super..."

Nils Kaiser

"On our trip to Chicago we put in breakfast places and most of them didn't open up till like 8 or 9 am. My girlfriend stumped upon this place on..."

Arthur Mccray

"Great late night diner. Good food. We had skillets at 3:00am. The only downside was the server was a bit grumpy and short with us. Maybe he was..."

Byron Sheardown

"This place is pretty good this is our 2nd time coming here. We were in the city running errands and decided to come back here. The service was good..."

N W

"The food plates are enough to share!! We live the complementary yummy pan cakes almost on every meal!! My son loves those pan cakes and their cartoon..."

Debasish Das

"Ordered my fav breakfast, biscuits and gravy, and it did not disappoint. The portion was beyond what I expected for the cost. Really took me back..."

Chris

"Delicious food, amazing service and portion sizes are beyond expectations. Open 24 hours and a very large menu, including vegetarian/vegan..."

Tara Ann Walker

"Portions were huge! Son ordered Banana split and I got the Greek chicken kabob plate. Omg it was so good. Couldn't even finish..."

Nicole Alexander

"Griddle 24 is a 24 hour location located on a busy street, the Atmosphere is good! I really enjoy the busyness of the street. The food though is very..."

FejiVA

"We went here for late night pancakes. The place has the classic diner ambience. The food was..."

tanmay kulkarni

"I had a great time here. I had the banana Nutella crepes with a order of bacon and cranberry juice. It was very clean and good..."

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