Eleven City Diner
2.6
- Neighborhood: South Loop
- 1112 S. Wabash St.
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-212-1112
Bradley Rubin (ex-MK, Ghost Bar, Arnie's and more) is behind this South Loop eatery. Rubin, who grew up eating at diners and delis, is aiming for an old-school diner, skipping the electric slicer in favor of hand-slicing the corned beef, brisket and pastrami. He's even hired counterman who clocked time at long-shuttered Chicago delis like the original Pickle Barrel and the Belden Deli. The opening menu offers lox, chopped liver, knishes, latkes and of course, matzo ball soup. Breakfast is served all day and includes options like stuffed challah French toast and steak and eggs. Other perks include a soda jerk who'll whip up goodies like cherry phosphates (served with the mixing tin), plus there's a barista station featuring custom-blended coffee (from Intelligentsia). There's also a deli area where you can grab goods by the pound (like sliced meats and salads).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Roosevelt and Wabash.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: Evenings only.
- Public Transportation:
- Red Line Train: Roosevelt stop. Green Line Train: Roosevelt stop. Orange Line Train: Roosevelt stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Summer hours: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.-Monday-Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-midnight Friday; 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt and Kosher
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Deli and Snack Shop
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Phone ahead for curbside pickup.
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Old-school diner with leather booths, dark wood paneling and a luncheon counter.
- ATM:
- Yes. Just south at Roosevelt and Wabash.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. Deli goods for carryout. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 45
- Specialties:
- Hand-carved meats, house-made soup and pies.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
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Rate Eleven City Diner
"bit pricey for a diner..."
Foodie 60605 from South Loop - August 27, 2008
The french toast is about the only thing that I really consistently like. I like to order the tuna steak burger, but the final product is pretty in...
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"Lunch"
torchlake from river north - August 23, 2008
My wife and i stopped in for lunch. For the money the food was average at best. Very little attention to how food is presented. We ordered two B...
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"Glad to Hear I'm Not the Only One Who Had an Issue With this Place!"
Susie from Downtown - August 21, 2008
My boyfriend & I went there for lunch & the self pay lot next door only accepts exact change. I went inside & asked to break down a $5, so I could...
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