29 Best Diners near Forest Park

“I had a wonderful breakfast here early this morning around 6:20am, and I just wanted to say how great the experience was. Nancy was very nice, and everyone I interacted with was friendly. It honestly felt like one of those places where everybody knows everybody — a very homey, welcoming atmosphere.

The restaurant was extremely clean, including the bathrooms, which were well-lit and well-maintained. I’ve seen some negative reviews about the “rules,” but I didn’t have any issues at all. To me, they’re just letting you know clearly how they run things. If someone has a problem with authority, I guess they might take it the wrong way — but I personally had zero problems and thought everything was straightforward and respectful.

Overall, my visit was perfect. Great food, great people, and a really comfortable environment. I’ll definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful morning!

I also want to mention that I ordered my eggs over hard, and they came out perfect — not runny at all like some places tend to do. Everything was cooked exactly the way I asked.“

“Been there twice still impressed with their excellent fast food and customer service. Very clean, beautiful, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. I’ve only been there in the mornings during the week so prob least amount of crowd.“

“Great service and delicious food;)“

“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.“

“Shavaonne is one of the sweetest and nicest servers I have come across“

“Best pancakes in the world!“

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

“Today was the first time I ate here. It is SPECTACULAR and I will return every chance I get. I'll have to try every option on the menu.“

“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!“

“Great diner in the heart of Chicago's northern reaches. Our omelettes were massive (and delicious) - day 1, we each got one, but day 2 we split one (along with the generous portion of hash browns and a pancake each) and were much happier with how we felt afterwards :) Great staff. Very typical diner experience - the atmosphere isn't what you go there for; booths are tight but bar seating was plentiful. GREAT soundtrack too - not sure if it was a playlist or the radio, but every song was familiar and we really enjoyed that aspect.“

“Food was hot and delicious. Manager attentive. Great service.“

“good food and good service“

“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“

“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.“

“the service was fantastic and the food was even better!“

“You really get your money's worth, plus delicious food 😋 😍 😜“

“Just had the monster gyros at Deerfield’s food truck Wednesday - one of the best gyro sandwiches I’ve had in a very very long time. Thanks for showing up guys highly recommend.!“

“Great pancakes and waffles, good good all around, but the prices have been raised drastically in the past few years (over and above what America's admittedly wild inflation would require). Looking at the menu pictures posted to the Google listing from 3 years ago, prices are more than 50% higher! I've posted updated (August 2025) menu photos.“

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“Great customer service friendly waitress good food“

“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? 🥲“

“está chingón el pollo.y el arroz .“

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

“great old fashioned burgers done right“

“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.“

“My go to when I’m in town!! Gotta have it!! Service and food is always great!!!“

“omg just made my day. walk in and the music made me feel like i was home with my parents again. I so needed this. old times Singing to all the music. Plus my services was excellent . Food was great.“

“I loved the food and the service 💖✨“

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