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- Top Rated Bakery in Chicago
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The Chicago Diner - Lakeview
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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.
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Last update on 06 Jul 2023 by geometric-noise
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320 Reviews
First Review by amargrav
delicateillusion
Points +130
Wow! Wow! Wow! - Edit
We ordered so much food! Shared each item. It was all just crazy good! We were speechless. Staff were friendly and helpful. My daughter got a shake to go and just loved it! Def a must go when you're in Chi town!
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a7c
Points +513
Classic - Edit
When we arrived the place was so packed we had to get ushered to some shed because it was raining. It was at this moment i knew this place would be lit af. While we waited they had some hot tea and water for us to drink. 30 or so minutes later our names were called and we went inside. After much pondering I decided to settle on the reuben sandwich while my brother had the poutine. Honestly the reuben was just okay to me. A bit too acidic. The mac and cheese was classic. The poutine tho was lit af. Milkshake was great too. I probably gained five pounds after this meal.
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Msdaggermouth
Points +152
just go - Edit
Loved it so much we had to go for both breakfast and dinner during our trip to Chicago. Got the cookbook too so we could replicate those reubens at home. Good cocktails too!
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_diegoa
Points +142
Loveee it - Edit
I looooove tha steak, the wings, the beers and the milkshakes too. Its definitely one of my favorite places on earth. If u are a vegan as me, yo gonna luv it!
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amira1295
Points +22
Delicious experience - Edit
We ordered our food online and the process was very simple and efficient. My friend and I shared a Reuben and a Cuban. As a non veg eater this was the best Reuben I’ve ever had! Would not have been able to tell it wasn’t meat if you didn’t tell me. The chips and guac were excellent! Guac was a little spicy but I love spicy so it was a nice surprise.
Read morePros: Huge vegan selection , Friendly staff
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Sam.H
Points +29
Delicious food - Edit
Generous portions and a great tasting food👌
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rkunish
Points +200
An Institution - Edit
The Chicago Diner is an institution in Chicago. That doesn't mean the food is spectacular though. The original location here is better than the Logan Square one, but it's plagued by the same problems. The quality of the food is fairly inconsistent and is often very greasy and overly salty.
Read moreThe desserts though are absolutely spectacular and will always keep me coming back.
Pros: Great desserts
Cons: Very greasy and salty
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HappyDog
Points +44
Best vegan milkshake ever - Edit
This classic Diner is my favourite vegan restaurant in the US. Varied menu with many options, and the milkshake is just fantastic!
Read morePros: Nice classic look, Nice staff, Nice customers
Cons: Too far from my home.
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Spyrolights5
Points +76
Awesome Vegan food - Edit
Great vegan comfort and junk food.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options, Decently priced
Cons: Not really healthy
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tomtheplantsman
Points +880
A Chicago Vegan Institution! - Edit
The Diner is incredible! Some folks may not like that it is built around savory, heavy junk food (like all diners are, so it shouldn't be a surprise) but this spot helped me shift to a plant-based diet.
Read moreThe Reuben is something I've preferred to standard corned beef reubens for a few years now, I might say it was the first sign I didn't need to have animal products on a meal to make it indulgent! The milkshakes are also incredible, as are all the desserts.
I do wish they'd make their wings out of cauliflower instead of seitan, since those don't have the best texture, but this spot should be on most any vegan/vegetarian's bucket list.
Pros: Incredibly good meals, Tasty desserts, Good atmosphere at both locations
Cons: Is often crowded (though that's a positive sign!)
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ChelsJones
Points +111
Everything was amazing! - Edit
We got 3 different sandwiches & 2 appetizers to try! Everything was so yummmy
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options , veg restaurant-meat free!, TASTE! best wings we’ve ever had
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hellogenevieve
Points +157
Best vegan food ever! - Edit
I’ve been here every time I stop through Chicago. Amazing biscuits and gravy, perogie quesadilla, poutine, and Mac n cheese! Love the shakes, too. #1 vegan spot in Chicago!
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jennaa123
Points +132
Best vegan milkshake I’ve ever had - Edit
Milkshakes are all 10/10
Read moreReuben sandwich was not flavorful enough. It is hyped up. 5/10
Great ambiance and vibe.
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jojacob
Points +215
Delish diner food - Edit
Got the Reuben and a milkshake. Best fake sandwich meat I’ve had. Awesome flavor
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magdalenarte
Points +47
Stodgy - Edit
This is a very popular place to eat vegetarian in Chicago. The food is very stodgy, heavy, so it is very much like the typical food of the midwest. But if you are a vegetarian that likes to, well, eat vegetables than this is not the place for you. I wish they had healthier food options.
Read morePros: Lively atmosphere
Cons: Not very healthy
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Rmeyer55
Points +28
Wow - Edit
The food is so good that you want to ask to make sure it is vegan. Great service. Expect to wait but they have a heated tent around back to wait. The food was so amazing.
Read morePros: Menu is vegan by default. , The milkshakes.
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DiamondLtu
Points +349
Gyros are great - Edit
I loved Gyros when I went to Greece and still ate meat. Thanks for making this possible again. Will need to go back here soon
Read morePros: Gyros on the menu, Cheesecake was amazing
Cons: Not fully vegan
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*Fio*
Points +4355
Come hungry - Edit
Been there a couple of times now and while I wasn't staying in the area, heading to Chicago Diner for dinner was definitely a decision I would make again.
Read moreSo many things on the menu looking so good - so hard to decide. The milk shakes are epic and if you can fit anything else, the 'gyros' I had was really good too. The vegan tzatziki wasn't quite what I expected; tasted like gherkins instead of cucumbers were used, but apart from that it was spot on.
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hell0angela
Points +428
Great vegan food - Edit
Great atmosphere great vegan options
Read morePros: Completely vegetarian , Great atmosphere
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mster9ball1
Points +227
Love it..love it - Edit
Just back from Vegas, and was craving apple pie ale mode...i knew where to go..Chicago Diner
Read morePros: Great selection of pies
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bcc
Points +16
Advice - Edit
Try anything that sounds good and trust me, it will be really good!
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McMallory
Points +2939
Old-School Charm! - Edit
This is old-school fake-meat vegan at its best. The food is heavy but delicious, so come hungry and resist the urge to stuff yourself. This place makes diner-style comfort food, but without being greasy or grody like so many places do when replicating omni food for vegans. These guys know how to cook!
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jollyvegangiant
Points +96
800 lb. Gorilla of Chicago vegan food! - Edit
This is THE place for vegan food in Chicago, the flagship place for all plant-based eating. Their tag line “meat free since 83” says it all. All good is created in house and they have an incredible selection of entrees, apps, milkshakes and everything can be made vegan.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options , Long term community , Incredible food
Cons: Usually very long waits, Menu hasn’t changed a whole lot, Can be expensive
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randychron
Points +53
This place is everything! - Edit
My husband and I like to split two meals, so we got the meatloaf and the chicken fried steak. They were both so good! We also got a slice of carrot cake and homemade vanilla ice cream. The atmosphere is very chill and not pretentious at all. The food is amazing! One of our favorite places ever.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great atmosphere
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mrnickbaron
Points +173
OG - Edit
Classic. Delicious. Will go again. Everyone I take loves it. Get a milkshake.
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LilyMartin
Points +62
Best Vegan Diner Food in America - Edit
Hear me out- I have been to countless vegan diners, or diners with vegan options, or had vegan classical american/diner fair throughout america (I am looking at you too Champs)
Read moreNOTHING compares to the Chicago Diner. It is the best vegan american restaurant I have been to time and time again. Birthdays, Graduations, Celebrations, any random and hungry day- I am there. I will keep coming back for the amazing food, fun staff, and adorable atmosphere (Halsted location)
You will NOT be disappointed
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Granercyrules
Points +420
Awesome place and great food - Edit
Had the seitan wings and a salad. The wings are like tenders and are pretty thick. The taco salad was supremely tasty. There are t shirts to sell and an expansive dessert menu. Go here!
Read morePros: Lot of optopns, Meat free since 93'
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