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The Chicago Diner - Logan Square
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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
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American
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Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Opened fall-2012, this is the second location of the long-time operating, popular vegetarian restaurant in Chicago. Serves American comfort food. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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2333 N Milwaukee Ave (at Logan Square), Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60647
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Added by ·X· on 22 Nov 2012
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143 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
Jax_The_Coyote
Points +293
Tons of great options - Edit
Everything is vegan by default which is great. Lots of delicious shakes! Their Philly Cheeze Steak is also great!
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TheVeganWerewolf
Points +216
So good. - Edit
I ate way too much here and it was all fantastic. I’ll take another peppermint bark shake please😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-08
Pros: Everything was good, Default to vegan, Staff
Cons: It’s not fully vegan
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Veganwithavengance
Points +113
Good food, good vibes and great staff - Edit
Food is always good, every time I am in Chicago I try to make a point to visit and am never disappointed. The Country Fried Steak has long been a favorite but is a heavy meal but those mashed potatoes and the gravy hoooooooweeeeee put that on anything I will eat it (vegan of course) Their Lentil Loaf was really great the last last time I was there and wanted to try other things so didn't get it this time but do think about it whenever I think of Chicago.
Read moreThis last visit I got Club Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and I am not even a member. It was really good not the absolute best Club I have had but a slight notch below it and would get again.
I also got the Thai Chili wings which are always good and made with their housemade seitan and with the lime on them it really does elevate them to a new level.
The jalapeño poppers were good but like every one I order all over the place most of them are mild and then the last one or two are the spicy ones. I don't know how or what but I get them all over and the same thing each time. I will say these need to cool almost completely the cheese was a bit too gooey but the flavor was on point. Ranch is good but I feel like it was a bit much for this but couldn't give a better option for a dipping sauce. I
You can't have that one it's a Coconut cake (with lemon) and it was good hopefully it isn't just seasonal and sticks around. I also got Donnie's Peanut Butter Puck for later and was good but a little on the dry side but to be fair it was 4 hours later.
Gotta hava shake, Cookie Dough Peanut butter is the only one I get and really should try others but I can't not skip that one.
I have probably tried a good 40% of the menu and it is always good and I wish I could get half portions and try more of it because I always look and go man I wish I could get that that that and that but I am traveling and cannot carry it.
Pros: Food is always delicious and comforting , Staff is friendly , Shakes are the best
Cons: Not all vegan
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fringevegan
Points +181
Vegan diner food! - Edit
What I miss most since becoming vegan is a good diner experience and this one brought back the nostalgia! Everything was so good!
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VickyNelson
Points +472
Vegan comfort - Edit
We had the monte Cristo, jalapeno poppers, and fried "steak" it was all delicious and perfect prepared 😋
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talakoala
Points +1265
Amazing - Edit
One of the things that signals a great veg place is when non-vegans love it. Had a great meal here. Such a great place.
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PG33
Points +88
The OG (kinda) - Edit
I know, it’s the second location. You get the point. This long running franchise has done things right. Expectations should be tabled though. It’s just a diner. Don’t expect next level vegan. Their mint chocolate chip milkshake is great.
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soygirl
Points +353
yummm. a vegan classic in chicago - Edit
my favorite here is the tofu club sandwich. onion rings and strawberry shake are bomb. used to always get the titanic burger before they took if off the menu. tried their brunch menu the other day and it was delicious!!! a chicago vegan classic 🐮
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mojojojojo
Points +1442
iconic ❤️🤍🖤 - Edit
what a pleasure being able to enjoy one of Chicago’s oldest plant-forward eateries!!!! our server was well informed on the menu and i appreciated the unique options! cool diner theme!
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ckad79
Points +96
This Place Changed My Opinion of What Vegan Food Could Be! - Edit
I first discovered this restaurant about 10 years ago on a business trip. Since then, I’ve actually volunteered to go back to Chicago for work—just for a chance to eat here again.
Read moreThis place genuinely changed my opinion of what vegan food could be. It’s absolutely amazing. I even bought the cookbook and have tried to recreate the experience at home, but it’s just not the same.
If you're vegan and in the area, you truly have to check this place out. Not only is the food fantastic, but the service is also exceptional—something that’s, unfortunately, not always common in vegan restaurants. In my experience, many vegan spots are run by people who are passionate about the lifestyle first and restaurant owners second, and that can lead to poor management.
But The Chicago Diner is the best of both worlds: incredible vegan food and a well-run, welcoming restaurant. It’s truly impressive.
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Valencia82
Points +74
I would go to Chicago just to visit this restaurant one time again - Edit
I went 3 times during my visit in Chicao some 10 years ago.. The best diner food in the world
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-24
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Mmaarrss
Points +585
Diner-y - Edit
I’d give it two stars because it wasn’t good but it wasn’t necessarily bad… which is what’s expected from any diner.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-20
Pros: Big portions, Great staff
Cons: Not fully vegan, Mediocre in flavor
Vegan Vagabond
I think it depends on what you get. Kind of like Watercourse Foods. Some things on the menu are better than others. I generally order the breakfast bowl for brunch and the Reuben for my lunch or dinner. Best vegan Reuben. Their wings are good, too.
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RachelPerera
Points +305
WOW! Best Vegan Fare - Edit
So delicious and popular amongst vegans and omnivores alike. Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: Delicious Options, Reasonably Priced, Large Portions
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Coconutsux
Points +305
Great brunch - Edit
Visited while in Chicago. It was pretty good. What you expect from a diner. Food was abundant and pretty good.
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mostzy
Points +530
amazing tofu scramble - Edit
we enjoyed the steak and tofu scramble and the cinnamon roll french toast. tofu scramble is some of the best we’ve had.
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VeganUSA
Points +9616
Fun vegan comfort dining experience - Edit
This establishment is located in Logan Square, on the western edge of the Chicago city scene.
Read moreOur food was delicious and plentiful. Service was kind and attentive.
The Mac and cheese was a favorite. The appetizer portion was plenty.
The Thai wings were nice and chewy, and spiced just right.
The flautas, with beans and rice, was a good comfort-food option- filling without overloading. I had half the next day for breakfast.
Pros: 100% vegan menu, Delicious food, Fun setting
Cons: Noisy, pulsating music unnecessarily dominates
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TiannaPrichard
Points +401
Never disappoints - Edit
We ordered the poutine, onion rings, Cuban and Philly Cheesesteak (seasonal) with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. I only wish my stomach was larger because narrowing it down to these items was SO hard.
Read morePros: Always incredible food, Vegan is the standard
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Sampholland8
Points +312
Humongous portion sizes - Edit
Now I pride myself in never ever leaving any food, and I scrape my plate for good measure. The Chicago Diner however, defeated me with some legitimately ridiculous portion sizes of a tasty dinner.
Read moreOur 'appetisers' (a person with a normal sized appetite could easily have had either of these plates as a main meal) were the artichoke dip which came with what can't have been far off a family sized plate of crostinis and was my girlfriends favourite on our order, and special recipe buffalo wings with ranch- my favourite dish of the meal with massive, spicy seitan wings.
For our entrées we got a country fried steak with potatoes and sauted vegetables- proper nostalgic diner food this, really good- and the radical reuben (vegan cheese). Nice, but very messy and I was honestly already stuffed by the time I got to it.
We shared a cookie dough peanut butter shake which was very very good too.
Service was friendly, food was out quickly- the place was freezing though, and I was actually glad to get back out in the summer heat!
Pros: Wings , Shakes
Cons: Too cold
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GooseRodriguez
Points +2095
Outstanding - Edit
We came to Chicago and the Vegan Columbus FaceBook page recommended us to come to Chicago Diner and even though it’s not vegan, it’s almost all plant based unless you specifically ask for eggs or diary cheese. Everything is vegan by default. Also we were told is a Chicago vegan rite of passage so of course we had to check it out. We ordered the Rueben and the strawberry 🍓 milkshake as also recommended. Also got the pierogi quesadilla. It did not disappoint! Everything was delicious. The place itself it’s very cool decorated. The staff was very attentive. We had a great experience. Will definitely come back again.
Read morePros: Huge menu
Cons: No parking , They still sell cheese and eggs
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hapinstance1
Points +55
Almost all vegan - Edit
Have eaten here at least 100 times all vegan options with some
Read moreNon-vegan cheeses and eggs if so desired. It’s an institution! Great shakes. Good portions. Reuben is awesome. The biggest problem is deciding what to get. Nice problem
Pros: Everything
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5643
The Chicago Diner is an institution in the Veg*n world. - Edit
Isa Moskowitz once told me that it was the Chicago Diner that really inspired her to do her cookbooks and to open her restaurants. She said that she used to drive from Omaha to Chicago just to eat at the Chicago Diner. She’d plan trips to Chicago just to get to eat here. 
Read moreThis is not the original location, which is on Halstead Street. This location is newer and more modern, but the food, menu, and desserts are all the same. Over the past 23 years, I have eaten at the original location and this location probably over 100 times. They really do a good job at this restaurant. It’s not fine dining, it’s just good diner food. To be perfectly honest, I always order the same thing, so I can’t really speak to much of the rest of the menu. Lol. I always order the Radical Rueben. Off of the brunch menu, I always order the breakfast bowl. I’m a simple animal.
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HarrietSpy
Points +86
Hits and Misses - Edit
The space is cool, retro diner, the staff friendly, and the menu extensive. The "Radical Reuben," however, is shockingly awful and should be removed from the menu.
Read morePros: Cool space., Large menu.
Cons: The Reuben is truly inedible. Beware.
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amber.vincenzo
Points +16
Fantastic - Edit
The Rueben was excellent and the portions were huge!
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booksabouttrains
Points +113
DELICIOUS!!! - Edit
everything was so good… the cocktail, the cheese fries, the burger and fries!
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aubreyj27
Points +2439
amazing ! - Edit
this is my favorite restaurant! definitely get the reuben, it’s one of their most famous dishes. i also found i love the s’mores brownie sundae. the wings are good and so is the pierogi quesadilla! on my birthday i got a free slice of carrot cake which brought me endless joy.
Read moreonly thing i have to say is you pretty much need to book a reservation because they’re pretty busy! a good thing, of course, but just to make sure your party can get in i would definitely recommend booking a reservation. otherwise the service is pretty good and i’ve found the waiters are really helpful in recommending menu items!
edit: i do not believe they still take reservations
edit 2: they have 50% wings on tuesdays - def recommend
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-14
Pros: menu variety, amazing food, free birthday cake
Cons: serves dairy
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unruly_traveller
Points +575
Food is so good! Must visit while in Chicago - Edit
I’ve been here twice now on two different trips. Their Ruben is SO good and large! It’s a good price for the size. Service is friendly and I’ve only ever had good food here. I thought they were 100% vegan but it turns out they serve dairy cheese, so that’s a bummer.
Read morePros: Filling food, Good locations
Cons: Serves dairy :(
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gold55
Points +140
Impressive First Visit - Edit
I finally visited The Chicago Diner. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the food was excellent. We tried the Rubin sandwich and the gyros. Both foods were served hot, fresh and excellent tasting. The portions are large but you want want to leave even a single bite behind. With the sandwichs we ordered mac and cheese. It was rich and creamy tasting. The food was so good that we ordered the chocolate mousse cake and carrot cake to go. I can't wait for the next visit.
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