27 Best Diners in Chicago

“Brunch was delicious! We got the shrimp Sammie and the chocolate lovers pancakes. The pancakes were super fluffy and not too sweet. The sandwich had awesome crusty bread and a delicious mix of herbs. Our server Ria was so sweet and the staff overall was very attentive. Would 100% come back.“

“Great service and delicious food;)“

“Excellent spot for breakfast with healthy (and delicious) options, strong coffee, and courteous and responsive service. Warm diner setting with option to pay online (QR code on check). The avocado toast with side salad was an excellent meal I most recently had - hit the spot to start my day strong.“

“Great vegan options, they also have egg and cheese options available for the non-vegans. There were seasonal menus available as well as a full cocktail lineup available for brunch. Would absolutely recommend trying this long-time Chicago establishment“

“I would have gave it a 5 stars had you placed us in a different area... never been to this location before, I used to go to the original one before they closed. That being said, i didn't know the "top" section was mainly for parties. So when asked if we wanted to sit up top I just said sure. 5 min later a party shows up with a group of ignorant kids. The kids were running around out of control and harassing the poor waitress. We couldn't even enjoy the "insults" from our waitress because she was too busy apologizing for the rude remarks these other kids were doing. Stealing her straws and making spit balls with them. I almost had a spit ball land in my food. The parents could care less and thought it was funny. Maybe if your going to have a party, have more than one waitress or waitor to help and keep things under control. I honestly felt bad for the server because of how rude the kids were and just weren't listening.. I brought my family there for their first time and they didn't have a good experience. Coming from over an hour away, this was supposed to be a treat. We couldn't see any of the performances and didn't get the real experience of ed debevics. That being said, please don't stick small family's in the party room. Especially if you knew there was a party booked for that time. Food was great and I gave my server a nice tip. It wasn't her fault the kids were out of control. I blame the parents, but the poor sever shouldn't of had to deal with all of that by herself...“

“Great atmosphere. We got there just before closing and were rushed to finish and leave. Food was served with mistakes but great presentation. Server was friendly in reminding us they were closing. Mix up on pricing. We were given a menu with different prices from our final bill. Added $2.00 more per meal .“

“really good fast service open always! Great place“

“Solid diner food at a convenient location. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean and comfortable.My friend and I split a bacon cheeseburger with fries and Nutella French toast. Both were delicious! Def recommend as a reliable late night spot.“

“Despite the busy intersection the place was very quiet and offered an intimate atmosphere. I was greeted and seated immediately and food was out very quickly.Chicken noodle soup was great and I'm not a soup person.Fries were perfectly crispy and great dipped in ranch and A1.A1 burger was pretty big but cooked perfectly.Very positive experience all round and will come back if I'm ever in Chicago again.“

“NICE PLACE relax everyone relax me“

“If you're looking for delicious food, excellent service, and an old-school atmosphere, Nick's Hi-Ho is a must! You can tell the owner and staff take great pride in what they do. I will definitely be back!“

“The moment I walked in the atmosphere makes you feel at home.Both of the ladies behind the counter are attentive and friendly. Can’t believe I walked in to such a hidden gem.“

“Old fashioned diner. Not a lot of circus, the food is as good as homemade (or better).Edit: The original review was from 2 years ago. The review stands - great place to enjoy a well-done breakfast. The staff is always pleasant and helpful.The only thing that I don't like is from a business standpoint - they make paying incredibly easy with a digital QR code. Though this is convenient as all heck, it removes a final opportunity for the staff to interact with the customer and thank them for their patronage. It does create more time for the staff to be of service to other patrons.You don't have to use this option. You can pay the server or at the register. It's just that as a business owner, I would like the patrons to see the staff's smile and hear that "Thank you, hope to see you back again soon." Keep things personal, high tech is ruining us!“

“Good place for a big breakfast or lunch. Portions here are huge and the menu is pretty large so it’s easy to find something you’ll enjoy. We came there around lunch time on a weekday and the restaurant was almost empty. We got our food really fast and it was good. I’d say prices are a bit high for Chicago but they give you a looot of food for that money. You definitely can share one plate between two people and both won’t be hungry.“

“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 Chicago to celebrate our anniversery. The Food was amazing especially the entrees. The cocktail list was sooo good along with the wine selection. And lastly shout out to the host/managers and our server Amalia, was absolutly amazing made our dinnig experience A+++.“

“Pete's Grill is the best breakfast and lunch place ever I have yet to have lunch here yet but every time I have breakfast there I always go for the sausage Patty egg and cheese on wheat hands-down, the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had in Chicago,“

“Friendly quick service The best French toast I’ve ever tasted!“

“So its the B day and I decided to eat a little healthie, food was good but the chicken fried steak was a little tuff around the edges but tasty along with veggies and the mash. Wonderful atmosphere with a lovely hostess that made me a banging drink definitely will return when I'm with my vegan crowd in thus area.“

“I loved this place so much ! I had the most freshest juiciest egg roll fried hard and a flavorful vegetable low mein. My only regret was not getting a larger portion! Next time I’ll know better. I can’t wait to come back when I’m in area again“

“Service is fast and friendly, food is good and reasonably price. Have a very wide variety of food selections on their menu. There was 6 people in our group and they were able to easily accommodate us (this was on a Sunday afternoon) Kelly was our server and she did a wonderful job of catering to us. I’m planning to come back to try other things in their menu.“

“Brilliant breakfast, great service and very friendly staff. Thanks to all the staff, Merry Christmas to you.“

“Old school,simple foods in a relaxing atmosphereVegetarian options: You can alter any dish to not include meat products.Kid-friendliness: No problem bringing children, the booths are roomy enough for 4 adults, even 6 if you add a small table.“

“The Greek salad was Awesome!!! Had everything in it and anchovies upon request! The Grecian Chicken meal and Gyros sandwich Awesome! Don't forget the freshcut fries, nice and hot upon pick-up! We'll be coming back real soon...We're neighborhood folk, and like to enjoy a nice delicious meal away from home, just like eating at home! You won't go wrong trying this place, if you haven't already!Parking: Parking is very convenient...right out in front“

“Love they Tacos.... And will always Love them. Been to a lot of different Taco restaurant's but still haven't come across one that better then Bella's. And the Papa who owns the place is so Adorable and super friendly I just Love him Best Steak Tacos Every“

“the salad is great my fevorite is the Greek salad“

“Our team walked in for breakfast thinking it was sit down, but it's all carry out. So we switched gears and enjoyed a great breakfast when we got back to eat it. My favorite part was the pancakes (huge and tasty) and the corned beef hash!“

“The ideal 24/7 diner, with a laminated menu the size of a novel, and enough pictures to help along the way. This menu has everything. No really. Breakfast, more breakfast, more breakfast again, a full Mexican menu, a taste of Italy menu, sandwiches, burgers, and more diner classics. If you’re here at 3 in the morning like I was, this is exactly what you want. Our waitress was fantastic, friendly, and helpful. Our food was prepared quickly, was delicious, and the portions were so large that we all took plenty home. Whatever you’re craving, this place has it.“