26 Best Diners in Chicago

Little Goat Diner Diner • $$
3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Chocolate Malt Butter
Bull's Eye French Toast Fried Chicken
This Little Piggy Went to China
Chili Crunch Cheese Fries
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Pork Belly Home Fries
Spiced Apple Pancakes
Goat Almighty Burger
Okonomiyaki Pancakes
Little Goat Reuben

“Cannot stress enough how amazing this place is!!! Not only is the toasted marshmallow hot cocoa life changing, the food is absolutely delicious, and the staff is so pleasant to be around! They definitely made our lunch special today! Will definitely be back every time I visit Chicago!“

4.6 Superb891 Reviews
Eleven City Diner Diner • $$
1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Corned Beef & Pastrami Sandwich
Eleven City French Toast Combo
Bubbies Matzoh Ball Soup
Bad a Breakfast Sandwich
Rubin's Reuben Sandwich
Pastrami & Egg Burger
Pancakes French Toast
Challah French Toast
Corned Beef Sandwich
11 City French Toast

“Me & my mom wanted breakfast the morning after the AC/DC concert on May 24th 2025. So I googled food near our hotel and it brought up 2 places on our way back home. So we decided here so we drove to this area and parked. When we got inside at first I was like I don't know about this place for breakfast because of the vibe I was getting at first seemed more like a place for dinner. We got sat down to our table and even looking at the menu I was still getting the vibe they were more of Diner for lunch and dinner. I almost told my mom lets go and pay for the drinks and lets go because the options for breakfast were somewhat limited.
Well thank goodness I bit my tongue and just let ride because I was completely wrong. We ordered it was super busy gave us time to look around each of us. The old skool diner look was so amazing and cool. Having old school candy, soda and ice cream too is something you don't see too often especially in a big city like Chicago. It gave you that old style diner my grandparents and my mother went to in their younger years.
My ice tea was some of the best ice tea I have ever had from a restaurant. Then our food came out. Omg 😲 😱 our eggs were huge with nice big strips of bacon. And the sausage links were some of the biggest ive ever seen. Me and my mom got different sides she got pancakes and I got French toast. I have never seen French toast so big and thick as well and so much flavor the syrup just added to it. My mom's pancakes were as thick as sandwich. I got to taste some of them and they were so fluffy and delicious as well. Everything was absolutely perfect and i mean perfect some. Everything was cooked to superb perfection. I haven't had a breakfast soo good like this in my life. Again I am so happy I didn't say lets go and find another place I would of regretted it.

Oh let's talk about our waitress she was absolutely wonderful always checking on us making sure my tea was refilled and my mom had plenty of coffee too. Oh the bus boys were on point too always clearing the tables around us and taking a plate when we were done. The manager even came around to ask how everything was. Our hostess that sat us was so friendly too. This place was everything and more.
So if you're looking for an old skool diner that has out of this world food look no further than Eleven you won't regret it“

4.3 Superb456 Reviews
Dove's Luncheonette Diner • $$
1545 N Damen Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Burnt Ends Hash \u0026 Chicken Fried Chicken
Burnt Ends Hash & Chicken Fried Chicken
Smoked Brisket Taco Norteno
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Biscuits and Gravy
Buttermilk Pancake
Al Pastor Fries
Broccoli Salad
Smoked Brisket
Dove's Deluxe

“Great service and delicious food;)“

4.7 Superb188 Reviews
Ed Debevic's Diner • $
159 E Ohio St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Ed's Mom's Meatloaf Sandwich
Ed's Outrageous Cheese Fries
Kids Chicken Tender Basket
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
The All American Skillet
World's Smallest Sundae
Cheeseburger and Fries
Chicago Dog with Fries
Kitchen Sink Nachos
Fried Cheese Curds

“I have been coming to Ed Debevic's since I was a child. My uncle would take me every time I went to visit him in the city. Working for Ed's was a dream of mine that never came true. and that's okay because i got to go as a fan 😉. My last visit with my uncle was on my 21st birthday, 14 years ago. He has since passed away. I finally was able to take my kids and husband for the first time this last weekend. We had a blast! Thanks, Ed, for making traditions and memories for a lifetime! Now my son says he wants to work here one day.“

4.6 Superb597 Reviews
The Chicago Diner, Lakeview Diner • $$
3411 N Halsted St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Spicy Black Bean Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Cheesy Hand-Cut or Waffle Fries 2 00 GF
The Radical Reuben with Mac & Teese
GF Truffle Mushroom Lentil Loaf
Truffle Mushroom Lentil Loaf GF
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
S'Mores Brownie Sundae
Spinach Artichoke Dip
The Radical Reuben tm
The Titanic blt Burger

“I went to Chicago Diner twice during my most recent visit to the city, and I’d go back anytime. It’s an amazing place for vegetarians- it has that classic American diner feel, but you don’t miss out on anything just because it’s all vegetarian.

The crowd is really diverse, the food options are great, and the service is quick and efficient. Highly recommend!“

4.6 Superb329 Reviews
Diner Grill Diner • $
1635 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Corned Beef Hash \u0026 Eggs
Cheeseburger Grilled Onions
French Toast Short Stack
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Short Stack Breakfast
California Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Slinger Breakfast
Mexican Skillet
Veggie Skillet

“I loved it. Have been passing by this place since over a decade ago and never had the time. By coincidence I checked it out a few days ago and I ordered a double cheeseburger with onion rings and it was delicious! I also had a chilli which I recommend if you’re into dips! Very good service. Modest prices.“

4.6 Superb148 Reviews
Nick's Hi Ho Cafe Diner • $
3134 N Cicero Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Skirt Steak Skillet with Skirt Steak Strips
blt Sandwich with Chicken Noodle Soup
Mushroom Omelette with Cheese
3 Pieces French Toast Special
French Toast - Short Stack 2
Biscuits and Gravy Special
Pancakes - Short Stack 2
Grecian Salad with Feta
Spinach & Feta Omelette
3 Deuces 2x2x2 Special

“Terrific food, great service and wonderful hospitality! Lucky to have this gem in my neighborhood! PS...dont forget to try the Milkshakes!“

4.8 Superb99 Reviews
Bayan Ko Diner Diner • $$
1820 W Montrose Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Cuban Sandwich Puffed French Toast Shishito Hash
The Cubano Breakfast Burrito
Silog with Rib Eye Steak
Pork Belly Hash Browns
Silog with Beef Tapas
Silog with Longanisa
Brick Chicken Inasal
Sisig Shishito Hash
Silog with Ribeye
Sticky Ensaymada

“good food and good service“

4.4 Superb83 Reviews
Alexander's Restaurant Diner • $
6158 N Clark St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Four Biscuits w Sausage Gravy Two Jumbo Eggs
Turkey Club with French Fries
Short Order of Pancakes
Alexander's Skillet
Vegetarian Skillet
La Bamba Skillet
Coffee and Juice
Breakfast Special
Eggs Any Style
Scrambled Eggs

“The food was good but the service was meh. We had to tell the waiter to several times to bring silverware, cream, napkins etc. They were not that busy it seems like they were not organized im still waiting on a spoon for my grits, I ended up using the same spoon that I used to stir my coffee.“

4.6 Superb143 Reviews
Griddle 24 Diner • $
334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Corned Beef Hash & Eggs with Toast or Pancakes No Additional Potato Choice
Gluten Free Pancakes Short Stack
Two Eggs with Bacon Thickcut
Old-Fashioned French Toast
Florentine & Feta Benedict
Chicken Shish Kabob Platter
Continental Breakfast
Berry Heaven Pancakes
Blueberry Pancakes
Meat Skillet 3 Eggs

“Fantastic breakfast, amazing service food was great 👍“

4.2 Good272 Reviews
Alexander's Restaurant Diner • $
4357 N Western Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Corned Beef Hash with Two Eggs
Short Order Pancakes
Alexander's Skillet
Breakfast Special
Ham Off the Bone
Steak Skillet
Toast Wheat
Sandwich

“This place has an awesome menu! We were on vacation and stumbled upon this gem. It was a humid 90+ degrees outside and our meals came with soup, which sounded horrible, but oh man did it hit the spot. I wish I lived nearby during the winter. I would be there daily!“

4.4 Superb79 Reviews
Stella's Diner Diner • $$
3042 N Broadway, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Scrambled Egg and Hash Browns
Scrambled Egg Hash Brown
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
French Toast Special
Turkey Club Sandwich
Vegetarian Skillet
French Onion Soup
Scrambled Eggs
Belgian Waffle
Reuben

“5 stars all across the board. The skillets were fantastic, the atmosphere was great — it’s the textbook definition of a perfect diner. I went with my friend, Stella, and the owner gave her a free milkshake. So kind!! This is my new favorite breakfast spot and I can’t wait to come back.“

4.5 Superb125 Reviews
Eggy's Diner Diner • $$
333 E Benton Pl Suite 301, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Eggs Benedict with Pulled Pork
Caramel Apple Pecan Waffle
Eggy's Breakfast Sandwich
Chocolate Chip Pancake
Eggy's French Toast
Diner-Style Crepes
Breakfast Poutine
Breakfast Burrito
Chicken & Waffles
Biscuit Benedict

“From the moment you walk in, the place gives off a warm and welcoming vibe that instantly puts you at ease. The food was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, complementing the cozy setting perfectly. It’s an ideal spot to unwind, enjoy meaningful conversations, and savor a well made meal without any pressure or fuss. The overall experience felt smooth and memorable from start to finish.“

4.4 Superb248 Reviews
Edgebrook Coffee Shop Diner • $
6322 N Central Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Date and Goat Cheese Omelette
House Made Corned Beef Hash
Great Chicken Chorizo Hash
Steak and Eggs and Toast
Weekly Omelette Special
Coffee Mocha Pancakes
Classic Bacon and Egg
Ruben Hash Special
Breakfast Sandwich
Ribeye Steak Hash

“OMG - what a great place! We tried corned beef hash, pulled pork hash, pancakes, and chipped beef. All delicious and for me - best pulled pork ever. Plus super friendly staff and patrons. My new weekly spot“

4.4 Superb109 Reviews
Cinderella Diner • $
1925 W 47th St, Chicago

“Can’t get much more Chicago than this. Chicago is blessed with many small neighborhood diners. From breakfast to lunch they have it all. Chef Helen is everyone’s favorite babcia (grandmother). Be sure to stop by and say hello! She’d be happy to see you.“

5 Superb10 Reviews
Burgundy Restaurant Diner • $
5959 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Belgium Waffle with Strawberries Blueberries Banana or Cinnamon Apple
Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Eggs with Bacon
Chicken Noodle Soup and Hot Beef Sandwich
Ham and Cheese Omelette Spinach
Cream of Chicken and Rice Soup
Gyros Plate with French Fries
Egg White Spinach Omelette
Corned Beef Hash Skillet
Gyro Sandwich 8 99 -2
Country Fried Steak

“Entered the restaurant a little after 4:30pm and was greeted by a waiter/host. Few people were there and the atmosphere was relaxing. Placed the roast turkey and dressing order. Shortly people started to arrive. Within minutes the order was ready.
Pleasantly impressed to have a good night and to enjoy the meal!“

4.3 Superb100 Reviews
White Palace Grill Diner • $
1159 S Canal St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Waffles with Eggs and Cheese Grits
Extra-Thick Giant French Toast Wedges
Southern Chicken Biscuit Platter
Homemade Soup of the Day
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chopped Steak & 2 Eggs
Soup of the Day Quarts
Country-Fried Chicken
Country-Fried Steak
Chicken Noodle Soup

“For a late night spot this place is great. I ordered ahead and picked up some food. I got the chicken kabob dinner and was pleasantly surprised. Even in the to-go container the presentation was great, the food was nice and hot and most importantly DELICIOUS!“

4 Good292 Reviews
Hollywood Grill Diner • $
1601 W North Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

California Chicken Avocado Wrap in Spinach Tortilla
Chicken Shish Kabob Platter
Corned Beef Hash Plate
Chicago Burger Deluxe
Chopped Steak & Eggs
Belgian Waffle Combo
Omelette Hash Browns
Buttermilk Pancakes
Chicken Noodle Soup
Philly Cheese Steak

“NICE PLACE relax everyone relax me“

4 Good196 Reviews
Dollop Diner Diner • $
5060 N Clark St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Biscuit with Egg over Easy
2 X 2 X 2 Breakfast Platter
Most Sincere Breakfast
Chicken and Waffles
Buttermilk Pancakes
Breakfast Sandwich
Chicken & Waffles
Chicken Sandwich
Mac and Cheese
Farmers Omelet

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

4.2 Good112 Reviews
Bellas Fuentes Diner • $
1725 W 47th St Suite 1R, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Horchata Grande
Bistec Ranchero
Chile Relleno
Cecina

“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“

4 Good13 Reviews
Broiler's Flip Diner • $
6009 W Montrose Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger with Everything and Fries
Chicken Breast Sandwich with Fries
Homemade Italian Beef Sandwich
Half a Chicken Dinner Special
Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
Fresh Cut Fries - Small
Chicken Caesar Salad
Cheeseburger Combo
Gyro Sandwich
Gyro Plate

“está chingón el pollo.y el arroz .“

3.9 Good40 Reviews
Lucky Grill Diner • $
4454 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Denver Omelette with Onions Green Pepper
Chef's Skillet Corned Beef Hash
Greek Salad with Chicken Breast
Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup
Traditional Irish Breakfast
Country Fried Steak Game
blt Wrap with Avocado
Mickey Mouse Pancakes
Full Irish Breakfast
Lucky Grill Skillet

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

4.1 Good102 Reviews
Bill's Place Restaurant Diner • $
4359 W Division St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheese Steak with Scrambled Eggs
Pancake Special with Eggs and Sausages
French Toast Breakfast Potatoes
3 Eggs Hash Browns Special
Hash Browns or Grits
Pancakes and Eggs
Ham Off the Bone
Breakfast Plate
Ham Sandwich
Big Pancakes

“Bill's Place Restaurant So Many Times Better Than Nasty Places McDonald's And Burger King And Wendy's And Dairy Queen & Wingstop And Burger Baron & White Castle And Popeyes And KFC & MacArthur's And Church's Chicken And Sonic & Portillos And Jack In The Box & Checkers And Rally's And Taco Bell And Chipotle & Del Taco & Chick-fil-A & Jersey Mike's Restaurant And Best Sub Restaurant And Firehouse Subs And Peeples Tacos And Culver's Restaurant And Hardee's Restaurant And Carl Jr's Restaurant & Long John Silvers And Arby's Restaurant & Steak N Shake & Subway Restaurant & Mimi's Restaurant & Lucky Dog Restaurant & Dunkin Donuts & Dark Matter Coffee & Starbucks & Jimmy's Johns Restaurant“

4 Good43 Reviews
Golden Nugget Pancake House American • $
2406 W Diversey Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Spanish Rice & Refried Beans - Mexican Sides
Buttermilk Pancakes with Bacon and Eggs
French Toast with Fresh Strawberries
South of the Border Eggs Benedict
Ham Bacon or Sausage Omelette
Coconut Chicken and Waffles
Fresh Strawberry Pancakes
Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
Fresh Biscuits & Gravy
French Toast Combo

“we are glad that this place was open late after coming back from a party. We ordered food from this restaurant and we figure if it’s late most likely the food is not cooked right but we was wrong. We ordered several platters between the party we had we had a great time. Food was amazing. Servers was greatafter that. It was time to go home and sleep just restaurant ended our night with a perfect night.“

4.1 Good180 Reviews
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Yummy Diner • $
3709 N Harlem Ave, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Lo Mein Dinner Special with Vegetable Egg Roll
General TSO's or Sesame Shrimp Chef's Special
Srimp Lorain and Srimp Fried Rice
Home Style to Fu with White Rice
Garlic Chicken and Fried Rice
8 Piece Volcano Special Roll
Chicken Fried Rice L
Tempura Vegetables
L Sesame Chicken
Beef Fried Rice

“The food was good! My only complaint is that we asked for our szechuan beef to be extra spicy, and it was made not spicy at all. I know my boyfriend and I are simple white people, but all we want is our Chinese to be so spicy that we poop fire the next morning. Is that so hard to ask for? 🥲“

4 Good53 Reviews
Top View Restaurant Family • $
4715 W 63rd St, Chicago

Customers` Favorites

Sunny Side Up Eggs and Mashed Potatoes
Huevos a La Mexicana with Hash Browns
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Fajitas Chicken Skillet
Strawberry French Toast
Buttermilk Pancakes 4
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Combo
Country Benedict
Mexican Skillet

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

4.2 Good129 Reviews