7 Iconic Chicago Diners You Must Eat At
Lou Mitchell's is one of 7 Iconic Chicago Diners You Must Eat At.

1. Lou Mitchell's

8.6
565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 160 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Beyond the omelets, skillets and pancakes, the best part might be the complimentary homemade doughnut hole you get when you walk in. Read more.

Sarkis Cafe is one of 7 Iconic Chicago Diners You Must Eat At.

2. Sarkis Cafe

7.9
2632 Gross Point Rd, Evanston, IL
Diner · 58 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: A feast for $7, the Loretta layers white cheese, mayo, peppers, tomatoes, onions and your choice of bacon, ham, turkey or chorizo on a six-inch French roll. Read more.

Chicago Diner is one of 7 Iconic Chicago Diners You Must Eat At.

3. Chicago Diner

8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Serving up classic diner staples without any animal products. Yep, there's steak and eggs, Reuben sandwiches and chilaquiles all without meat, cheese or eggs and just as good as the real thing. Read more.

White Palace Grill is one of 7 Iconic Chicago Diners You Must Eat At.

4. White Palace Grill

7.4
1159 S Canal St (at Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 94 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The South Loop has changed a lot since this 24-hour diner opened back in 1939. But the simple menu of eggs, bacon, pancakes and more has not, and we hope it never does. Read more.

Uncle Mike's Place is one of 7 Iconic Chicago Diners You Must Eat At.

5. Uncle Mike's Place

9.1
1700 W Grand Ave (at Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · West Town · 66 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Warm up with a bowl of lugao (chicken rice soup), try some tocino (Filipino bacon) with your eggs or go whole-hog with a side of spicy fried Spam. Read more.

Diner Grill is one of 7 Iconic Chicago Diners You Must Eat At.

6. Diner Grill

7.3
1635 W Irving Park Rd (at N Marshfield Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 44 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The specialty is the “slinger,” a plate piled with two burger patties, hash browns, two eggs, and chili, but you can also get a simpler meal of buttered toast and eggs any way. Read more.

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of 7 Iconic Chicago Diners You Must Eat At.

7. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.1
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: If you’re heading there for breakfast, we suggest the eggs or French toast—mostly because either is served with Manny's famous corned beef, pastrami, salami or turkey. Oh, and ask for an extra latke. Read more.