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Dove's Luncheonette

Diner and Tex-Mex Restaurant$$$$

Wicker Park, Chicago

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Dove's Luncheonette

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Ranked #9 for barbecue in Chicago
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"Absolutely loved the chicken fried chicken!"(9 Tips)
"The burnt ends hash is fantastic!"(9 Tips)
"standout mezcal selection and soul music wafting from a turntable."(7 Tips)
"The brisket taco was amazing - sip on the Sixth Stairstep with it."(8 Tips)

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EaterMay 6, 2016
Paul Kahan and co. bring Tex-Mex comfort food to a traditional diner environment, adding a standout mezcal selection and soul music wafting from a turntable. Try the fried chicken and torta ahogada. Read more
KinoAugust 19, 2017
Southern-inspired Mexican. To avoid crazy long lines on weekends, arrive before 10:30am. Chicken Fried Chicken was excellent. The Burnt Ends was okay, but the roasted potatoes & fried eggs were great.
Minji LeeAugust 14, 2016
The taco brisket norteña was amazing. A creative, unexpected blend of flavors packed into a hearty flour tortilla...so delicious!!! There was friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere as well.
Thurgood CoatsJanuary 13, 2017
Absolutely loved the chicken fried chicken! I ate every morsel on that plate. The chicken was done perfectly and the toppings and sauce mixed marvelously.
EaterApril 28, 2016
This quaint Mexican diner serves up cute, trendy breakfast options. Try the multi-grained bread smeared with avocado and topped with warm country ham, red onion, and kumquat. Read more
ben mMarch 31, 2015
Come for lunch on a Sunday. Have the pozole and 'Back to Life Cocktail" are quality! Good beers too. Nothing wrong with Al Green and Isaac Hayes on the turntables either.
Redeye ChicagoOctober 23, 2015
Tender corn tortillas are stuffed with smoked chicken and covered in mole verde, queso fresco, cilantro, onions and pepitas. For $1 more, you can add a fried egg to anything on the menu. Read more
ChicagoistJanuary 21, 2015
With ample counter seats and a record player that's always spinning, this space's look is greatly inspired by 1960s diners. The menu features modernized versions of classic Tex Mex dishes. Read more
Stina P.November 18, 2014
the latest from the team that brought avec, blackbird, big star, violet hour, and publican. 50s diner style seating and a southwest menu cannot do wrong. cute spot to catch up with pals. a must try.
MarcJanuary 12, 2021
Esquire: I go back to DL every single time I’m in CHI. Usually for breakfast Mexican/Southern mashup. Do I want the pozole rojo w/carnitas, or get the burnt-ends hash w/2 fried eggs &Texas toast?
Phil WatsonMay 6, 2019
Mezcal everything. Very good drinks and food, though the food strikes me like Tex-Mex if the Tex and Mex were a little removed from one another. Get the hash and the morcillo.
John KhuuJune 2, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Sit by the left bar where the drinks are being made. You get to see the staff make drinks in front of you and they are more engaging about if you're enjoying your food, and or drinks. Def coming back.
Margo M.September 6, 2016
Everything has been sooo good (Burnt Ends Hash, Avocado Toast, Atlanta Beach Pie, Fried Chicken w/verde chorizo gravy)!! And the service is great!!
Chicago TribuneDecember 22, 2014
This Wicker Park spot focuses on Mexican by way of the gravy-soused, cheese-stuffed, battered-and-fried South. Go for the Mexican seafood cocktail or roasted romanesco broccoli with pumpkin seed sauce Read more
Matthew McKeeJuly 9, 2017
Been here 10+ times
For breakfast, try the burnt ends hash. Dinner menu is always evolving but if they have charred octopus, give it a go. Cocktails are also a staple, including the bloody Maria.
Redeye ChicagoDecember 4, 2014
The big windows are easy to spot on this great brunch spot. The menu is glorious but the enchilada with fried egg is unmistakeable. Read more
Redeye ChicagoJanuary 22, 2015
This is certainly is the place to chow down on killer Mexican-influenced diner food. If hungover, try their Vuelve la Vida—which means "back to life." Read more
Dana DanielleSeptember 10, 2016
Pezole was good and they always have daily special options. Good for Small groups and you will have to wait. Diner style eating and communal! Very cute!
Cole TAugust 26, 2017
Phenomenal. Between the burnt ends hash, the fantastic drip coffee & solid service: this place is a winner ! Best breakfast I have had in Chicago, hands down.
EaterAugust 30, 2016
If you need a little morning pick-me-up, the "Back to Life Cocktail" ceviche is a refreshing starter that’ll do the trick. Read more
Daniel FryApril 28, 2015
Had the breakfast special: homemade sausage, 2 fried eggs, pickled spicy peppers and grits. Pro-tip: there's a Sichuan chili oil in the hot sauce rack!
Peter BoyceApril 16, 2017
Phenomenal waiters, delicious tamal, underrated oatmeal, great Mezcal selection, quality coffee... doesn't get much better for a luncheonette...
Tim O'BryanOctober 14, 2017
This 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.
Martin HeckoNovember 9, 2015
Get the chile relleno. Crunchy, with wonder cheese filling and tangy sauce. Not at all greasy.
Kim PhamJuly 25, 2019
Super cute, upscale diner fare. A must visit when you’re in town!
Zach MOctober 26, 2014
Great new spot by Paul Kahan, right next to Big Star. Traditional Mexican food fused with Southern comfort food. Great menu and full bar.
Hannah FiorenzoDecember 25, 2017
“Best breakfast I’ve ever had”- bf. Got the potatoes and peppers and he got their breakfast sandwich and loves it so much
Jordan BalderasApril 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One of my favorite breakfast spots. Very cozy, great music and awesome service.
Hanan MalSeptember 15, 2016
I never thought I'd say I loved a place based on its avocado toast but man was it amazing!! But the coffee needed tweaking
ashish rastogiAugust 6, 2016
Chicken fried chicken is super good!! The brisket taco is equally good...
VegonikMay 5, 2016
Pozole verde was surprisingly good! Perfect for hang overs lol loved the ambiance!
Maya Jimenez 😬January 5, 2018
We came for dinner and I wouldn't recommend it. I think this place is known for it's breakfast and brunch.
Stellaa DuhartMay 25, 2015
Mezcal drinkers: this is the only place that I've found with a good selection. And the food is great!
Enrico SSeptember 4, 2015
Great Mexican fusion restaurant. Delicious small plates and friendly staff. Remind small plates are small.
ChicagoistApril 4, 2017
For a throwback, laid-back experience and after effects-abating Tex-Mex eats, head to Dove’s Luncheonette where chicken fried chicken, pozole rojo and burnt ends hash cures what ails you. Read more
Pauly GNovember 12, 2015
Hard to disagree w/50 other ppl, but Dove's doesn't hit the spot for dinner, not even close. Coming from Texas, the taco was a sad Tex-Mex attempt - more of poorly executed Thai fusion dish. 6/10
L KSeptember 19, 2016
Excellent fried chicken. But be warned - it's a heavy meal! Also the bacon side is great.
Matt DickerMay 21, 2017
Even if you're not normally a fan of fried green tomatoes, get them here. Bright and tasty.
JFebruary 29, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Avocado toast. Sounds so simple and yet they blow this out of the park.
Molly EMarch 1, 2015
Wait can be long on weekends for brunch. Food is great though. Love the chile rellenos and grits.
Leia SopataJuly 29, 2019
So good! Loved the oatmeal (I know no one says that, but it was delightful)
Cary BlackNovember 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
One of the best options in Wicker Park. Brunch is a must.
Eduardo GonzalezOctober 11, 2014
Enchilada with a Fried Egg was awesome, so was the Pozole.
Bitches Who BrunchSeptember 28, 2015
The Bitches say: A. We love the bold flavors, updated diner décor, and impeccable service. The Dove’s Luncheonette may be the best casual brunch spot in Wicker Park. Read more
Nick DiCosolaFebruary 16, 2015
Brisket is Amazing for their Breakfast! Favorite breakfast spot in the City!!!
Cary BlackOctober 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I could eat everything on the menu. Don't eat too much, they serve Hoosier Mama Pie... Horchata flavored, at that.
Colin BeerensAugust 5, 2016
The burnt ends hash is fantastic!
Grace AldridgeDecember 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The brisket taco was amazing - sip on the Sixth Stairstep with it.
Leon SkitJanuary 12, 2020
Chicken fried chicken and the avocado salad are consistently delicious.
Josh SciannaOctober 3, 2017
You’ll have to wait awhile but the food is divine. Try the hush puppies!

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