- Top Rated Bakery in Chicago
-
The Chicago Diner - Lakeview
-
460Loading...
-
Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Providing all vegetarian and mostly vegan American comfort food for brunch and dinner with organic beers and wine, margaritas, vegan bakery, and desserts. Meat free since 1983. Patio seating available. Confirmed open May 2020. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
Loading...
-
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 06 Jul 2023 by geometric-noise
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business
-
-
298 Reviews
First Review by amargrav
hungryagnes
Points +200
amazing!! - Edit
Absolutely amazing place! Great shakes, puddings aaand food is to die for! Suffered serious belly aches after the visit, as we ate so much haha!
Read moreGuest
Kat26
Points +30
Awesome spot - Edit
It's a bit pricey but the food was amazing, I brought some friends that aren't vegetarian and they absolutely loved it! They have a wide variety of great comfort foods and desserts, definitely recommended the "wings"
Read morePros: Great food, Good service , Good atmosphere
Cons: Pricey, Bit of a wait time
Guest
jaclynm.k
Points +46
amazing!!! - Edit
Every time I visit Chicago I make sure to come here at least once! The food great and practically everything is vegan unless you request otherwise. The dessert here is amazing as well. I absolutely love the vegan cheesecake and the apple pie! The service is always fast and friendly.
Read morePros: -variety of vegan options , -excellent food and dessert, -great service
Guest
ReachingSynergy
Points +45
Incredible Desserts! - Edit
We came here after visiting Kitchen 17. We got a milk shake and the absolutely amazing peanut butter puck sundae. I wish we would have come here for our whole meal. Next time we visit Chicago we certainly will try many more items on the menu!
Read moreGuest
MickinlyLanae
Points +44
Amazing Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
I've been here twice so far but it's my go to place when I come to Chicago. They have amazing vegan comfort food and their milkshakes get my dads (an omni) seal of approval. Definitely make a stop for this restaurant
Read moreGuest
JJones315
Points +2331
Still great after all these years! - Edit
Re-visited recently and delighted to know the food is still wonderful and creative. Nicely renovated since my last visit as well.
Read morePros: Great veg/vegan "diner" style food, Great location
Guest
shafess
Points +602
All day I dream of Chicago Diner - Edit
I don't live in Chicago, but I wish I did just so I could eat Chicago Diner. I took a whole group of skeptical non-vegans and they all left absolutely thrilled. Some of them even started eating more veg food after this. I had the Radical Reuben and it was more amazing than I could have ever imagined in my wildest dreams.
Read morePros: DELICIOUS, Omnivore approved, Milkshakes!
Cons: None!
Guest
nicoleraethompson
Points +20
the best!!! - Edit
Every time my husband and I are in Chicago, we go here. The food is amazing. I recommend the cookie dough peanut butter vegan milkshake!
Read moreGuest
blizzyb
Points +19
Amazing Spot - Edit
This place is great for any meal. I've had brunch and dinner here several times and have not been disappointed. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu and plenty of my non-vegan friends have joined me and loved it! Their milkshakes are the best.
Read morePros: friendly staff, excellent food, good value
Cons: Need a few lighter options
Guest
esther802535
Points +332
great brunch spot - Edit
This place is fantastic. We have to get poutine every time we go (seriously, order it. you’re welcome). They serve Teese which is getting difficult to find elsewhere. Their vegan shakes are just amazing. I love the vegan veggie, BLT, quesadilla, cinnamon rolls, Mexican breakfast bowls...never had a bad meal.
Read morePros: Doesn’t serve meat, Mostly vegan, Great rare vegan finds
Cons: Serves eggs and dairy
Guest
MFletch
Points +42
Meat eaters love it too! - Edit
This place is amazing, the entire menu is vegan or easily made vegan, and even omni's enjoy the food. They have a great variety of choices available. I had poutine and milkshake and they may have been better than the real deal.
Read morePros: Absolutely delicious, Friendly staff, Reasonably priced
Cons: Very crowded
Guest
ekg1234
Points +286
YUM! - Edit
Ok, this place is amazing. The entire menu is basically vegan unless you modify your order to add non-vegan items. Server was super nice. I order a sweet potato pineapple burger with vegan mac and cheese for a side. HOLY COW it was so good!! The vegan mac was the best I'd ever had. I wanted to order a vegan shake for dessert after because they looked amazing but I was stuffed. This is a place that vegan, vegetarians, and omnivores will love. I will DEFINITELY go back!!
Read morePros: TONS of vegan options, Nice staff, Nice atmosphere
Guest
Alysoun Mahoney
Points +921
Worth waiting years for! - Edit
As a Chicagoland native who has spent my adult life elsewhere, I had been waiting a few years for an opportunity to return to my hometown and eat at the Chicago Diner. The restaurant did not disappoint! I am vegan; my dining partners (old high school pals) were one vegetarian and one omnivore. We ordered two Radical Reuben sandwiches, one Country Fried Steak, Sweet Potato Fries and Ginger Garlic Flashed Greens - sampled a bit of each and loved it all! The beer and wine selection was good - I had a nice glass of Pinot Noir with my meal and my friends had beer. Servers were exceptionally nice - it was a really lovely evening!
Read morePros: Outstanding food, Great range of options, Friendly staff
Guest
clovely.vegan
Points +1110
Revolutionary Radical Reuben! - Edit
This is one of the best experiences I've had since going vegan. I was in heaven! I NEVER expected the Reuben to be as good as it was. A meat-eater would never have guessed this sandwich was vegan. I was traveling from out of town and had planned this visit to The Chicago Diner for several months and was quite excited. I wish I could've had gone back every day I was in Chicago and had the Reuben. (Never been a fan of Thousand Island dressing, so I always sub yellow mustard.)
Read moreI had Macaroni & Teeze as my side dish and regretted my choice. I've had WAAAY better vegan mac & cheese.
The Choc Chip Cookie Dough milkshake was super delicious. The only thing I regretted about that choice was that I didn't order the large! ;)
My dining partner ordered the Pierogi Quesadilla and really enjoyed it.
Guest
Amandajwhitlow
Points +84
it was okay - Edit
Nothing too fancy. It was all okay. I would recommend soul veg over this place.
Read moreGuest
XOXO
Points +2033
Amazing vegan milkshake - Edit
Lists of wheat but please try the vegan milkshake, is amazing! Peanut butter chocolate is my favorite :)
Read moreGuest
andrea
Points +716
YES! YES! YES! - Edit
My husband brought me CD food a few years ago, and even after a flight from Chicago to Boston, it was amazing. I was so excited to eat here and it totally lived up to its reputation.
Read moreWe got the Buffalo Wings, and you cannot oversell those things. They were spicy and chewy and awesome. Then we got the Reuben--it's just one of the best things I've ever eaten, period.
Also got the Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes etc. Also just amazing. The 'meat' is chewy, and crispy on the outside with delicious gravy.
Our waitperson was great. She advised us that the desserts are now made by Whole Foods :( but recommended the Turtle Cheesecake (OMFG, it was great) and a milkshake, also fantastic...be sure to get the chocolate sauce lining the glass.
The beer selection was surprisingly interesting. We had a really great local porter.
I've eaten some great vegan food the world over, but there is nothing like this comfort food anywhere else.
Pros: best comfort food anywhere, very reasonable prices, beer list
Cons: having to fly to Chicago
Guest
Kjeffy
Points +118
Come here!! You won't regret it! - Edit
Love this small and adorable restaurant. It has all vegan options with some gluten free items. They even have gluten free beer, vegan desserts, and everything tastes delicious. We came here with my coworkers, 2 were vegetarians, 2 were not and I am a vegan. The non vegetarians absolutely loved everything they ate, which speaks volumes about the quality of the food. I would come here again for sure. Loved the neighborhood and it had great service. The vegan milkshakes are to die for!!!!! :)
Read morePros: Vegan, Gluten Free Options, Quality and Service
Guest
Maria Vega
Points +20
Awesome Experience - Edit
Every time I go there the service is really fast and everyone is super nice. I love asking questions about the menu and they are very patient and understanding.
Read moreGuest
JenVeg14
Points +414
Awesome diner - Edit
Mostly vegan with a couple dairy and egg options. I ate here 6 years ago when visiting the city for work. Couldn't wait to visit again, and was not disappointed. And the dessert selection is great! The carrot cake surprisingly wasn't as good as I'd expected, but I went back the next day and got a milkshake and the cinnamon roll which were both awesome. Wish I could eat there more often!
Read morePros: Most items are vegan, Many dessert options, Friendly, attentive staff
Guest
ChynaCat
Points +380
I love this place. - Edit
Whenever I travel to Chicago for work, I make sure my trip allows for enough time to have at least one meal here. Excellent diner food made veggie. Truly one of my favorite veggie restaurants in the world. Wish there was one in Seattle!
Read moreGuest
edwardbc
Points +1035
Awesome - Edit
This is one of the best meals I've had in Chicago, really nice food. Might not be the healthiest tho.
Read moreGuest
RichBeBe
Points +787
Second City and Second Class - Edit
I drove hours out of my way to try the famous Chicago Diner and I ordered the country fried steak based on recommendations from friends. I was not impressed, the seitan was rock hard and flavorless, though the breading was good. The mashed potatoes were great, but the gravy was salty and blah, and the vegetables were a bit al dente for my taste (but that could be a personal thing)
Read moreI do have to say that the waitstaff were incredibly friendly, and really on it, as far as checking in, filling water, and just being real nice.
Sorry Chicago, but you have nothing on Champs in NYC for comfort food, and once again come in second.
Pros: Great Staff, An Originator
Cons: Not great food
Guest
baba66
Points +232
great vegan comfort food! - Edit
Try the breakfast combo with tofu scrambled and French toast!
Read moreGluten free options, friendly staff
Full cocktail bar
Pros: vegan option, cozy atmosphere
Guest
ASomerville
Points +452
Love this Place! - Edit
I try and come here every time I come home to visit!
Read moreMy favorites are the shakes and the wings, and I just rotate through the sandwich options. The only negative is that it is pretty small with limited to no waiting area, but that hasn't be an issue for most of my visits.
It IS heavy food...but it's a diner. So.
Pros: Wings and shakes, Atmosphere
Cons: Small
Guest
babcocklori945
Points +146
Everyone likes it except me - Edit
Maybe it's because the food is so heavy, but I can't even eat at the ChIcago Diner anymore without feeling queasy. I think the servers are great and I like the atmosphere, but I can't get behind the food. I haven't been back after feeling gross the first three times - that was enough.
Read moreGuest
LPhoopla
Points +37
Chicago Diner - A Must Stop Every Time - Edit
Chicago Diner has been "Meat Free Since 83" and serves a huge variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes. We have gone here with meat eaters who have highly enjoyed it. Every time I get a "milk" shake and buffalo wings. The "milk" shake still makes me wonder a little if its all a trick because it tastes so good but the buffalo wings are perfectly square to reassure me that no animals were used to make this meal. Last night I got a pesto chickun panini with teese cheese. It was out of this world, the fake cheese closely resembled fresh mozzarella and the flavors went together perfectly. The chickun patty was nice and crispy with a subtle chicken taste. Greg got a Titanic burger which obviously was huge and just looked great. It had everything stacked up nicely and Greg struggled to get his mouth around it. After our meal we took about 10 minutes to recover.
Read morePros: Delicious, Affordable, Filling
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 0 times.