Glenn's Diner
4.2
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
- 1820 W. Montrose Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60613
- 773-506-1720
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Glenn Fahlstrom, one of the original partners of Evanston's Davis Street Fishmarket, has opened this diner in Ravenswood. Fahlstrom tells us he's "reinventing the diner," adding subtle twists to classic items for better flavor profiles (like adding chives and red onions to the potato pancakes and a slice of maple honey ham to the burgers). All-day breakfast includes buttermilk pancakes and about 25 varieties of cereal poured tableside, just like mom used to do (BTW, the cereal is all-you-can-eat, you just pay for additional milk or fruit add-ins). Lunch offers sandwiches like a steak sandwich and carved-to-order chicken sandwich. Dinner offers about 16 fresh fish specials; check out the large blackboards on the dining room's walls. The space features dark cherry tables and wainscoting, plus a cubbyhole wall stocked with cereal boxes.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Honore and Montrose.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 78 Montrose. Brown Line Train: Montrose stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday;
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Beer, BYOB, and Wine. Limited spirits. $5 corkage fee for wine; $3 for beer.
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- No catering. No dancing. No children's menu The regular menu includes choices like grilled chese and short stacks. The chef will modify other dishes for children. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- No on-site store.
- Specialties:
- Fresh seafood, buttermilk pancakes, potato pancakes. There is also an early bird special from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday with a fish special at reduced pricing.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 22
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 55
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"awesome homemade bbq sauce"
By LisaVazquez from Evanston, October 14, 2009
Eleven City Diner is a little closer to my new place, so I usually go there, but I STILL manage to make it back to Glenn's regularly. I can't get e...
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"Great Seafood and Appetizers"
By conorcom from chicagoland, September 23, 2009
Had dinner the first time with a group for apps and drinks-it was great. After seeing the menu I knew I had to get back for the seafood specials. I...
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"Finally!!!"
By erin9641 from rogers park, August 23, 2009
After what we thought was yet another failed attempt to eat at Glenn's, wandering in at 4pm only to find out they were booked even that early, we h...
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