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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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298 Reviews
First Review by amargrav
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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creativegan
Points +1099
Incredible, year after year! - Edit
This is one of my favorite places to eat anywhere! We went for dinner Saturday, brunch Sunday, lunch today (Monday), and got dinner to go to eat on the flight home. The Reuben sandwich is amazing. My newly vegan partner loved it. We also tried the gyro sandwich, Philly “steak” sandwich, and the country-fried “steak” with mashed potatoes, veggies & gravy. The milkshakes and the cheesecake are fantastic. I recommend going at off hours (e.g., between lunch & dinner, or for weekday brunch) to avoid a long wait. If you are looking for healthy food, this is not the place. They serve comfort food, straight up!
Read morePros: Mostly vegan/vegan options, Wonderful wait staff, Amazing comfort food
Cons: Long wait at busy times
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StephanieMeyer
Points +1501
Classic - Edit
It's all good idk 🤷🏼♀️ the Reuben is especially good. And their milkshakes are the best. Smaller place than in Logan.
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Chelsea724
Points +1181
Great food and drinks - Edit
Friendly staff, awesome drinks and the best vegan nachos I’ve ever had. Was sad to see they did serve eggs and dairy - I had thought they were 100% vegan. All items can be made vegan.
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kurtanderson
Points +151
A must for a vegan diner experience. - Edit
A classic Chicago diner with amazing vegan food. Well worth a visit and the calories!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Friendly service , Fun location
Cons: Not the healthiest thing , But worth the calories!
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LorenzoBongiovanni
Points +68
Top notch vegan fare! - Edit
My favorite spot in the city. Favorites are the Buffalo Wings, Reuben, Titanic BLT, and the Monte Cristo
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slavin01
Points +107
Comfort food - Edit
My family traveled to Chicago from Minnesota with a goal of trying this place. It didn’t disappoint. We enjoyed some of our favorite (vegan) comfort foods and absolutely loved the shakes. Next time we’re in Chicago, this will be on the top of our list again!!
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naomihhs
Points +1120
Great food! - Edit
Loved the food and the atmosphere of this place! Great mushroom lentil loaf 👍🏽
Read morePros: All menu items are vegan by default
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veganmarco
Points +92
amazing food! great staff! - Edit
i had the philly cheese steak and inhaled it almost in one bite it was so good!
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thedairyfreekoala
Points +20
This was on my bucket list and it was well worth the wait. - Edit
I had the Rueben sandwich and it was so good!
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veggie_ween
Points +362
Fantastic experience all-round! - Edit
Considering their slogan is “meat free since ‘83” it’s clear they’re doing something right! I’d say all of it is right. The restaurant itself is charming, the staff delightfully friendly and helpful, and the food is over-the-top delicious. Huge portions! The menu has a variety of veganized classics like burgers, salads, poutines and shakes. There’s something to please everyone from vegans to omnis. Due to its success, there is usually a wait but they do have a covered patio designated to waiting (I was told 20-30 mins and it only took about 10 mins). My only regret is eating too much food that I couldn’t try dessert - a good reason to return. I would recommend splitting food with your party so you can try more and not miss any of the delicious choices.
Read morePros: Charming atmosphere, Exceptional service, Huge portions
Cons: Huge portions, Usually a wait
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spearb
Points +186
Amazing! - Edit
Almost everything on the menu is vegan (some dishes have vegetarian options to add eggs and regular cheese). Such a large variety and incredibly tasty! The meals are large and we usually have plenty left over!
Read morePros: Many options , delicious , Affordable
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veggie_librarian
Points +45
Just go! - Edit
If you are in Chicago, go here! It's tiny and parking is a little hard (I'm not used to city parking) but it's well worth it! The food was amazing and I was just so unused to having so many options! In fact, I ate and took an order of something to go for dinner. The waitress was nice, but as we weren't young, hot and trendy, she seemed a little disinterested. Not bad overall though. We got there right when it opened and it was packed within a few minutes!
Read morePros: The food is amazing!
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cestephensii
Points +111
Fantastic - Edit
I absolutely loved trying new versions of classic sandwiches! I tried the Reuben sandwich for lunch and came back for dinner and had the gyro and was pleased both times! The side I chose both times were the Mac and cheeze, delicious!
Read morePros: Lots of different vegan options!, New ways to have old classics., Tastes on point!
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Hellavegan
Points +581
Just love it! - Edit
Im from Europe and as a tourist this is great to see a classic american diner with almost all vegan. I had the vegan metloaf, it has been on their menu since 83. Amazing!
Read morePros: Lovely american diner, Great staff
Cons: Popular and waiting time (friday evening)
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Irisvane
Points +650
Favorite Vegan Spot - Edit
I have dined at many vegan restaurants so far and this is my favorite. I have never had a non vegan Rueben but the one i had here was Divine. The milkshake was ok, and the sweet potato fries were great. I will come back again but it is pricey. The shake alone wasn't very big and was $7.
Read morePros: Lots of tasty vegan food, Great location
Cons: Expensive
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Kplant
Points +5218
#1 restaurant in Chicago - Edit
They deserve and own the name. So glad to stop driving through the country.
Read morePros: Everything
Cons: Hmmm.
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Abbatosaurus
Points +350
Heavenly - Edit
I am constantly thinking about their Poutine appetizer, it’s the best thing I’ve ever had. This place it a MUST every time I come to Chicago
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wonderalchemist
Points +29
The Chicago Dinner in Logan Square - Edit
99 percent of their food is vegan. It is a nice place to go with your family or by yourself. The staff is very friendly. For a meal expect to spend 10-20 dollars. Their food is super delicious. I also really like their vegan milkshakes and they have a good list of vegan desserts.
Read morePros: Delicious , Friendly staff , Vegan
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xenabea
Points +139
Wish I lived closer! - Edit
This place is crazy good. Had the Cuban and husband had Reuben. Also ordered cake shake, cake to go and another sandwich to go. Everything was stupid delicious.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options, Delicious food
Cons: Wish I lived closer to city!!!
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Paigecs
Points +970
Got the Cuban sandwich - Edit
I was a little underwhelmed but only because it came so highly hyped. The Cuban sandwich seemed a bit of a starch bomb. I need to come back and try something else.
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barneyfan666
Points +48
wonderful!! - Edit
so yummy!! staff is awesome and food is so great
Read morePros: completely vegetarian!!!, tons of vegan options
Cons: gave straw without asking :/
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allhess
Points +5839
Comfort Food at its Finest - Edit
The Chicago Diner is a must visit. The Radical Reuben, the milkshakes (we had more than one!) and salads... all excellent! Meat free since ‘83.
Read morePros: Fun vibe, Affordable, Veg and lots of options
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