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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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280 Reviews
First Review by amargrav
Ryah.Mayer
Points +309
Best milkshake I’ve ever had - Edit
Amazing food. Menu is 100% vegan unless specifically states dairy cheese. The cookie dough peanut butter milkshake was out of this world!
Read morePros: Milkshakes are amazing , Great service , Food was excellent
Cons: Small-ish menu
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rodrigoazs
Points +2689
Incredible - Edit
The food is incredible. I had the best hamburger with the best vegan cheese I've ever tasted.
Read morePros: They can make all food vegan, Friendly atmosphere
Cons: Not entirely vegan
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JeriFrietsch
Points +133
Wings are a MUST - Edit
We recently moved to Chicago and happened to move in just steps away from this place. We are vegan/vegetarian, and thought we wouldn't want "greasy diner food" all the time. Boy were we wrong. We get take out from here on a weekly basis. The Thai Chili wings are the best thing on the menu IMO, but you can't go wrong with the spicy chicken sandwich, jalapeno fritters, or a famous milkshake. Have not been disappointed yet!
Read morePros: Huge variety, Cheap and fast, Delicious
Cons: Small location, Closed on Wednesdays
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AutumnTierra
Points +1450
Vegan diner! - Edit
Make a reservation! The menu is amazing. The base menu is vegan and then you can add eggs or dairy. The employees were very friendly and the neighborhood was fun. It’s a tiny place, though, so unless you have a reservation, you will have to get the food to go. There’s a cute park you can eat at behind Roscoe’s Bar.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-01
Pros: Awesome menu, All base menu is vegan, Good sandwiches
Cons: Very few tables, Likely need a reservation , The non-sandwiches are kinda blah
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VeggieMegan
Points +407
The best shakes on Earth!! - Edit
Busy location, we couldn't get seats (not a big deal as we only wanted shakes), but they were booked until the following day. So plan ahead if you want to dine in. The shakes were insane, creamier than anything I've ever tasted before.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Creamy, dreamy shakes , Reasonable prices
Cons: Small space, limited seating
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jayluhx
Points +1462
Vegan Mecca!!! - Edit
On my solo trip to chicago I went here 5 times in 5 days (one of those times was twice in one day). I live in New York with endless options and this place was so good I had to keep going back. I even brought 6 of their massive cookies back on the plane with me. This place is heaven. Everything is AMAZING. Def comfort food but wow- perfection.
Read moreI had luggage with me and they even let me keep it in a closet so it wasn’t in my way (pre Covid). I cannot wait to return when I come back to chicago!!
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XoxoVeganGirl
Points +150
wish they were 100% vegan - Edit
this restaurant is a must when going downtown for anyone, but ethical vegans may be saddened when they see the unnecessary cheese and egg options. everything is vegan unless you’d like to add some cruelty in there, which I don’t understand why they have that as an option in the first place. I do hope one day this long running vegetarian restaurant becomes a completely vegan place. it would sure make the ethical vegans of chicago elated.
Read morePros: all food can be made vegan, filling delicious food, friendly atmosphere
Cons: not entirely vegan, very busy all the time
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ChelseaCamis
Points +61
The best vegan restaurant hands down - Edit
Goo you will not regret anything I promise. Literally everything on the menu is perfect. I don't know how anyone could give this place less than five stars! I guess everyone has their days though haha
Read morePros: Legit the best vegan food you will find
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gwennam
Points +469
Takes some effort to find best menu items - Edit
The Thai Chili Wings. You guys. Sometimes things on the menu are hit or miss. The burgers can be a bit much (either dry and not interesting, or a little heavy-handed in the strange flavors), and the chicken sandwich is alright.
Read moreBut the Thai chili wings? Worth every failed menu item, every attempt. (Not great leftovers though so just go to town on them.)
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TraciRatliff
Points +1919
Our favorite Chicago restaurant! - Edit
We always do Chicago Diner before or after a Cubs game. It's a nice walk to/from Wrigley. Most of the menu is vegan and it's consistently delicious!
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gretch
Points +70
Better for dine in - Edit
I ordered for carry out, as during covid they aren’t open for dine in. The hand cut fries were soggy (I tried them right when we got the food, so it’s not like they sat). The milkshakes weren’t as we remembered either. The Mac and tease was great as always.
Read morePros: All vegetarian, mostly vegan
Cons: Not as great for carry out
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Icculus
Points +156
Tasty - Edit
Delicious food and friendly staff
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Nieve
Points +4301
Delicious and filling - Edit
We ordered the french toast breakfast sandwich, the perogie quesadilla, biscuits and gravy, and dessert. Everything was flavorful and really tasty and the portion sizes were good. Lots of unique options, will definitely have to order again! The french toast sandwich really stood out.
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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 +52
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 +195
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 +761
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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highgenevieve
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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