Chicago Diner - Chicago, IL 60657-2414 | Metromix Chicago

Chicago Diner

Even diehard carnivores will enjoy this Boystown restaurant that specializes in vegetarian fare. Menu highlights include enchiladas made from seitan (a wheat "meat" made from wheat gluten), roasted vegetable lasagna and a seitan Reuben sandwich on marbled rye.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Roscoe St. and Halsted St.
Parking:
Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Free parking weekdays after 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Public Transportation:
CTA bus: 36 Broadway, 22 Clark
Red Line train: Belmont stop
Taxi cabs plentiful

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday (open until 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday in the summer); 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
Vegetarian, American Contemporary, and Vegan
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Vegan brunch served daily until 3:30 p.m.
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Alcohol:
Beer and Wine. Limited spirits
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Cafe

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Features:
Catering, Online Menu, Signature Dishes, and Takeout/Carryout
Worth Noting:
Recommended
Payment Methods:
Cash and Major Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. A rear outdoor patio is open seasonally
Seating :
For 55

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5


"patio + awesome people + amazing food"

JessicaBastek from Jefferson Park - June 4, 2008

You are guaranteed to have a great time... Try the wheatloaf sandwich with the mashed potatoes.... GUILT FREE and delish. :)

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"LOVE IT!"

ChefBre from Logan Square - December 28, 2007

I absolutely LOVE this place!! It’s the ultimate vegetarian-vegan place to dine at. The staff is extremely helpful, nice, and out going. I took one...

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"a solid, excellent experience. ..."

lolas house from lombard, il - March 20, 2007

a solid, excellent experience. they don't take reservations & I had a 'surprise' dinner party planned. the staff worked together to accommodate u...

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