Suggestions for Diner near Chicago

Tim O. • October 14, 2017This place is a GEM. Quick diner vibe with some of the best food I’ve ever had. Don’t forget to check the cocktail special.

Ken D. • July 10, 2010Awesome South Loop joint well worth any wait time. Egg cream brings back great memories for my wife who grew up in Brooklyn. We love this place!

Julia N. • April 21, 2013Best Diner in town & a breakfast favorite w/ extremely personable staff! Love this place!

Eddy G. • November 4, 2015Very homie diner, wish they were open later though!

Sabrina R. • September 5, 2012Love the food. Great early bird breakfast deals.

Chicago Tribune • August 1, 2014Enter the cheesecake-stuffed French toast, which features thick and gooey slices of French bread as the sandwich for the divinely decadent cheesecake filling. This dish is the definition of dreamy.

Albert E. • July 30, 2011Love this place for a no nonsense diner breakfast. Some items are homemade. Great waitresses! Shout out to Angel! The potato pancakes rock! Be sure to get applesauce and spur cream with them.

Hudson Sutler • July 20, 2017Self described as a “diner style bar & restaurant with a passion for eggs,” Au Cheval is getting most of their acclaim from their top notch burger which many claim is the best in the country.

Redeye Chicago • August 3, 2014Looks like a classic American diner but serves vegetarian and vegan versions of comfort foods such as reuben sandwiches, country-fried steak and even a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving.

Amy G. • January 21, 2015When a diner owner marries a Filipina... you get burgers and fries and omelets and coffee and full Filipino breakfasts. Try the longanisa, an amazing wine-cured sausage. Free lugao in the AM.

Stephan G. • January 23, 2016Old school Greek diner with great food

Jairy G. • September 20, 2011Kitschy little diner in downtown with great food. The donut holes are great too. If you're in the neighborhood or just in town visiting, this is a great place to go. You'll never forget it.

Nate F. • April 18, 2019acapulco burger with avocado, chipotle mayo, and french fries

Jason M. • August 10, 2014Excellent diner food with no attitude or pretentiousness.

Maayan S. • February 22, 2017Excellent brunch at a real diner.

Stacy B. • March 16, 2022Perfect breakfast diner food and experience at all hours.

Blane S. • March 17, 2018Basic diner fare, but the food is quality and they run a tight ship. You won’t leave hungry, that’s for sure.

Keisha K. • November 9, 2014This is my favorite breakfast diner. The banana foster pancakes are ridiculous! !.

mike z. • December 13, 2014Everything, skillets, waffles pancakes wings, huge burgers. Plenty of options. Breakfast lunch and dinner

Ro J. • September 2, 2013Charming old Jewish diner with great food! Must do if you're in Lakeview!

Dustin H. • June 13, 2015Great diner that's open 24/7 and serves up some good breakfast. I'm fond of the French toast!

Colleen • May 25, 2013Best diner in Chicago, hands down. The food is always perfect. The staff and owners make you feel like family. Been coming here for 30 years.

Joanna F. • April 11, 2014Awesome diner with fresh squeezed OJ and huge portions. The cottage fries are like huge homemade potato chips. Yum!

Scott B. • December 18, 2014Best bet for diner style breakfast in the area. Great coffee too!

Colin M. • September 8, 2015Perfect, bustling corner diner atmosphere. I've admired this place for a long time, but always miss their daytime hours. Now I work in the neighborhood and am glad to make Brett's part of my morning.

Matt B. • February 20, 2016Friendly service, good omelets and skillets, loaded hash browns

Edco L. • August 27, 2014Simple diner fare but good and quick. Pancakes or French toast always a pleaser.

Sadie N. • April 18, 2013This place is super cheap and delicious! Great classic diner food

David W. • February 9, 2023Great southern style restaurant. With a comfortable atmosphere.