Vegan-friendly
Ovo
American
Delivery
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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143 Reviews

First Review by ·X·

Saff

Points +2044

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

Best vegan hot chocolate!

Lovely place with almost all vegan food. The pot pie doesn’t look like much but it was absolutely delicious!! Best hot chocolate too!

ohgeorgia

Points +1134

Vegan
07 Jan 2024

So good!

Omni-approved! My non-vegan partner loved it.

Great menu, great food! Would definitely come back when in town.

Pros: variety

Cons: serves dairy

VeganPhishPhan

Points +380

Vegan
20 Dec 2023

Pretty Good

Overall pretty good food. I definitely ordered the healthiest thing on the menu, so I acknowledge I probably sacrificed a little on the taste. Would definitely come back and try other things.

Only downside is the location. Really hard to find parking. I ordered carryout, but when I got there there was an accident right out front. I ended up ditching my car in an alley really quick while I ran in and got my food. Not ideal.

Pros: Options, 100% Plant-Based, Tasty

Cons: Location/Parking

Unfamiliarnostalgia

Points +1558

Vegan
12 Nov 2023

Classic

Always a classic place to go the portions are huge a bit too huge but food is always amazing!

runawaychickpea

Points +19

Vegetarian
22 Oct 2023

So many great options

Friendly staff , very tasty food, would DEFINITELY recommend !! Had brunch, large portions . Although, when I walked in they said “this is a completely vegan restaurant “ but it technically is not since they serve real eggs and cheese by request .

Pros: Well seasoned food, Options, Friendly

Cons: Kinda pricy

GuacDoctor

Points +957

Vegan
07 Sep 2023

Tad Disappointing

Was looking forward to this place after hearing so much about it but I guess I didn't do my research enough- there's a mandatory 20% gratuity stated when you enter which is a huge turn off. I ordered the Country Fried Steak and a chocolate milkshake. The mashed potatoes and fried steak was a good try but ultimately pretty average as I continued eating. The milkshake was fantastic though.

namastevegan444

Points +706

Vegan
30 Aug 2023

Delicious and no meat!!!

The spinach and artichoke appetizer was the best I’ve had as a vegan! The strawberry milkshake was freaking amazing!!! I got the radical Reuben which was good! My non vegan family got the Cuban, Perogi quesadillas and portabella truffle melt which they all enjoyed and said they didn’t even notice no meat!!!!!!

Pros: Spinach and artichoke dip, Milkshake , All vegan/vegetarian

Cons: The bathroom was gross

lilvegancat

Points +1765

Vegan
01 Jul 2023

Vegan Comfort Food

This restaurant advertises as vegan/vegetarian, but everything on the menu is already vegan with the option to add dairy. I honestly wish they would just go full vegan.

The vegan poutine ($11) was amazing! Highly recommend.
The pierogi quesadilla ($12) was also great, but a warning that it’s a bit heavy on the sauerkraut
Cuban sandwich ($15) was also pretty good.

Pros: Many options , Affordable

AnitaH

Points +613

Vegan
29 Jun 2023

So much on the menu!

I’ve been wanting to try this place for over 6 years now and I finally took myself there! Amazingly extensive menu full of incredible vegan eats. Everything is vegan by default but can be modified to include cows milk or eggs (😕). Had the nachos as an app, the black mamba burger and my friend had the Philly cheesesteak. Everything was delicious and portions were quite large.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-29

brycie

Points +154

Vegan
12 Jun 2023

Fun diner with innovative menu

This place has been around since 1983, for good reason. The pierogi quesadilla is highly recommended!

Pros: Traditional diner experience, Desserts, Nice staff

Cons: Mandatory 20% tip

GFGoldenLady

Points +2231

Vegan
06 Jun 2023

Excellent lentil loaf

Had the poutine which wasn't very poutine like imo, the cheese sauce was more like a special sauce on a big Mac bit it was OK.

The vanilla milkshake was a bit too sweet for me, but had incredible creamy texture and not icy at all. Was excellent.

The lentil loaf was awesome! Really enjoyed it.

My server was so friendly and a true gem.

VeganbyChoice

Points +1763

Vegan
24 May 2023

Cozy and meatless

2nd time here. Not 100% Vegan but 100% meatless. So many options to choose from. I had the breakfast with French toast, hash browns, tofu scramble. It was a good portion size and tasted great. I ordered the tofu blt for later and absolutely enjoyed every bite (along with their mashed potatoes). I took the Rueben home for my wife and she loved it. Also indulged in the shake and it was worth it. Can’t wait to come back

Pros: Good food, Good variety of options, Friendly service

Cons: Not 100% Vegan

BiancaVegan23

Points +133

Vegan
21 May 2023

Meat free diner

Came here after I went shopping with my sister. I was overwhelmed by all the many delicious items on the menu, but settled on a healthy scrambled tofu deluxe. I also tried the buffalo style special recipe wings which were crunchy on the outside, but tender on the inside, so delicious as was the ranch. My only discomfort was with their egg and dairy items on the menu.

Pros: No meat!, Tasty menu items, Friendly staff

Cons: Eggs , Cow cheese

lordofthestrings86

Points +898

Vegan
01 Apr 2023

Meat Free in ‘23

Right away the smell is amazing. Best sweet potatoes I’ve ever had. So sweet and savory. The tempeh is perfectly prepared, crisp and nutty. Also love the quinoa with chimichurri.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-01

Pros: Healthy, high protein options

izzyfrances

Points +310

Vegetarian
26 Feb 2023

So good!

I love the food at Chicago Diner - there's so much choice, and the portions are very generous. There's a really nice atmosphere in the restaurant, but it gets pretty busy so you may have to wait a little for a table (it's so worth it!)

CD32

Points +32

Vegetarian
25 Feb 2023

Oh my gosh it’s wonderful

We have high-risk family members so hadn’t been able to go to Chicago Diner since we found it just before the pandemic (we loved it then!).

DwellSocial is now delivering “ready to finalize/heat” meals to the suburbs and what made me try them was seeing Chicago Diner on the list. Today was our village’s delivery, and it was simply wonderful! I ordered different meals and desserts to try, and today was gyros with Mac ‘n Teeze and carrot cake — easy instructions, everything you need perfectly portioned in the biodegradable box, a few minutes of final prep and it’s all ready!

Amazing flavors, fresh ingredients, perfectly warmed food, and I feel like I’m almost back in the real world after 3 years of grazing and curbside pizza pickup. Thanks Chicago Diner and DwellSocial, you have no idea how happy you’ve made me ☀️

Updated from previous review on 2023-02-25

kenny.cakes

Points +1583

Vegan
08 Jan 2023

2.5 stars

I've been twice now and each time was so so. I think it's such an attraction that the quality or service isn't a priority. I did enjoy my milkshake but took almost 35 minutes before I received it after ordering.

tgcatrone

Points +106

Vegan
08 Jan 2023

DELISH!

I had a Cuban for the first time since I’ve gone vegan - pure heaven. avocado tostadas were delicious as well! great fries, great wine, great music. the best part? MILKSHAKES!!

SarahIsAVegan

Points +86

Vegan
21 Dec 2022

Best Veggie Comfort Food

This is THE place for veggie comfort food! All of the omnivores who I've brought to eat here have found something to love, so it's an excellent choice when dining with non-vegans/vegetarians. Their brunch is fantastic--my favorite to get is the Monte Cristo Sandwich with a big ol' cinnamon roll! They have the best vegan gyros I've ever had. I always make a reservation, even though they aren't strictly required at the Logan Square location. I personally prefer the Logan Square location, as the restaurant itself is larger and less crowded than the one in Boystown.

OpheodrysAllison

Points +277

Vegan
19 Dec 2022

Our favorite Chicago Restaurant

A family favorite, we have been dining at the Lakeview and Logan Square locations for years. We always go to Chicago Diner for special occasions. Some of our favorites include Thai Chili Wingz, truffle mushroom lentil loaf, Buddha Karma Burger, the Titanic (if you have a huge appetite!), the Cuban, the breakfast combo, cinnamon roll and cinnamon roll french toast, chocolate shakes and cakes! We have tried everything on the menu at least once, and the specials are always great. So much to choose from! The service is always great!

Pros: Vegan and vegetarian dishes, Everything is great-lots of seasonal specials, Good value, great service, get the cookbook!

Cons: Often a long wait because it’s popular

HappyCofr

Points +37

Vegan
29 Nov 2022

Cesar Salad

I'm all about their cesar salad. I took it home with me on the plane the first time I had it I liked it so much.

Bumbeedoop

Points +19

Mostly Veg
22 Nov 2022

The Chicago Diner Rocks!

The food here was delicious and I definitely need to come back. Personally, their SUV was soft, crunchy goodness!

Pros: All meat free options

Cons: Fries were not too crispy, kind of limped

thevegancreator

Points +626

Vegan
05 Nov 2022

Love the food & atmosphere

One thing that always gets me excited is visiting a meat free restaurant that doesn’t appear as one - which is exactly the case at The Chicago Diner. It’s a typical American diner with amazing vegan food! We had a burger, a Caesar salad and a milkshake and everything was super delicious. The menu is super large so we’ll definitely be back to try more!

Pros: Love the atmosphere, Authentic vegan diner food, So many amazing options

tastinmusic

Points +57

Vegan
10 Oct 2022

FAVORITE RESTAURANT

GREAT food. personally, I feel like the original location is better, but I still go here a lot too.

Pros: vegan options

Cons: Original Location is Better

Davesw

Points +4551

Vegan
01 Oct 2022

Can't wait to go back!

Food was great, and many more things on the menu I want to try!

Cons: Chocolate mousse cake was dry and cold.

Commensal

Points +108

Vegetarian
28 Sep 2022

Always amazing

The Dagwood special is fantastic. The desserts are always great. Love eating here.

Veggie46

Points +124

Vegan
18 Aug 2022

Always delicious

We've been coming to this his location for years. Their food never disappoints and they offer new monthly dishes. Brunch is always yummy too

Pros: Great service , Delicious food, Great brunch and shakes




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