The Chicago Diner

Michael Derr★★★★★★★★★★2.03 months ago

Was really excited but didn’t live up to the hype at all… portions were small, prices were high… food was just ok… Hostess had a bad attitude. Our server was really nice, but just very disappointed overall. Buscuits and gravy was 2 biscuits and a dinner style gravy, and it was on the breakfast menu… laughably small portion for $9, for something as inexpensive as buscuits, you should expect more… the monté cristo sandwich was pretty good but very small as well, and the poutine was the best thing we had an it was just ok as well, Just simply not worth the price… there are far better places in Chicago to get some very good vegan comfort food. Sorry for the not great review, I hate leaving negative reviews on vegan restaurants, but leaving feeling slightly ripped off is never fun as well. Hope things get better.

Jen B★★★★★★★★★★5.02 weeks ago

This is an adorable diner with great food. I am an omnivore, but I thought their Country Benedict was very good. They do give you the option of eggs or tofu. I went with eggs and they were perfectly cooked. I also tried the French toast sticks and they were delicious. The service was friendly and efficient.

C.W.★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

This place is amazing! I was in Chicago for a bit, and decided to head in here after seeing it was all vegan/optionally vegetarian. Coming from somewhere with limited options, it was liberating to have choices for once. On my way in, I had a brief conversation with the manager about that and he was very attentive, friendly, and welcoming. The staff were very warm too. I got the Pierogi Quesadilla and it was fantastic, I couldn’t believe that it was vegan. I also got a Peanut Butter Cookie Dough milkshake (staff recommendation) and it was great too. I would truly recommend this place to vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike!

James Torrey★★★★★★★★★★5.08 months ago

This was my first time eating an entirely vegan meal, and I have to say—I was blown away! The food was absolutely amazing, full of flavor, and so satisfying. My waitress, Lia, was on point—friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience smooth. The food didn’t take long to come out either, which was a nice surprise. I left completely satisfied, and my tummy couldn’t be happier. Definitely recommend The Chicago Diner to anyone, vegan or not—you won’t be disappointed!

G B★★★★★★★★★★1.05 months ago

I chose this restaurant based on glowing reviews and a blog recommendation unfortunately, those portrayals were completely misleading. This was one of the most fabricated dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food quality was extremely poor. I ordered a portobello mushroom sandwich that barely contained any mushrooms at all. The portion was skimpy and disappointing. The only redeeming part of the meal was the bread, which was fresh and tasty otherwise, the sandwich would have been inedible. The salad that accompanied it was visibly spoiled, with brown and black lettuce, as shown in the photos. I was shocked that such food would be served to a paying customer. Beyond the food, the experience was made worse by the manager’s behavior, which felt discriminatory and unwelcoming. There was an unmistakable sense that I was not wanted there. The restaurant displays a sign stating “All Are Welcome,” but my experience contradicted that message entirely. I left feeling disgusted not only by the poor food quality but by the overall treatment. This establishment does not live up to its reputation, and I would not recommend it.