The Chicago Diner, Lakeview

A coworker recommended this place to me as a visiting vegan. It was great! We ordered the chicken parm, Cuban, and reuben for food. We also ordered three shakes - pumpkin pie, mint chocolate chip, and chocolate peanut butter. We all loved our meals, even the non-vegans. I had the Cuban and it was really flavorful and hearty. Between the peppers, cheese, and seitan, it had a really good combo of sour, salty, savory flavors. The textures were great as well. Everything you'd hope for in a Cuban! I wish I could go back tonight!

Had the Portobello prime burger with sweet potato fries. The burger was delicious with great umami flavors, fresh produce, and this savory crunchy topping over the burger. The fries were probably the best sweet potato fries I've had, all wonderfully crisped outside soft inside. Really blown away by how creamy the hot chocolate was. Gratuity is included; they use a handheld paperless checkout device. Everyone was very chill and friendly, loved the warm, even if a bit loud (for my ND ears), community atmosphere the Chicago Diner embodies.

It was our first time visiting on Sat, Oct. 28, and we enjoyed everything. (It was worth every minute of the 2 hour walk from Millennium Station to the Lakeview/Boytown location). The food was yummy. Service was great, fast, and friendly. They warned us of the 20% gratuity added automatically, when we were seated. Bonus: We enjoyed seeing the staff's Halloween costumes and loved watching neighborhood kids in their costumes coming in to get candy every few mins. The food: A brunch item, the cinnamon roll French toast, was superb. The gyro was fantastic...they cooked the handcut fries just the way I like them. The chocolate pumpkin cheesecake (a seasonal item) was scrumptious. And I am still daydreaming about that fabulous chocolate shake. I can't wait to go back to try more.

Finally made it to this vegetarian/vegan restaurant. I got the chicken fried steak. My friend got the mushroom loaf. The mushroom loaf was great! It was super fantastic. I thought my chicken fried steak was way too hard. It was really tuff. It had good flavor. It was crunchy on the ouside but hard on the inside. I'd never order it again. The veggies and mashed potatoes were really good. I tried the peanut butter puck for dessert. That was good! I'll go back sometime and try other menu items. This is a really neat place.

Wow! I’m highly satisfied with this place. We ordered so many things off the menu everything was so delicious and did my body right! I highly recommend this place for some good clean eating vegan food. EVERYTHING was delicious. Was worth the hour Drive and hour traffic. It’s a diner so the atmosphere is a diner atmosphere. It was really loud in there and I enjoy a more peaceful setting. That would not stop me from dining in. I had a great experience with great customer service. Food came out hot and fresh too. I love, love, love, they use seitan as a vegan protein it’s one of the top 3 healthiest proteins to use along with mushrooms, veggies, chickpeas, and beans. We tried: Country fried Steak with potatoes and Vegetables Chili with Quinoa Thai Chili Wings Cheese Fries Gyro Cinnamon Bun And none of it was shy of anything all goodness. Wow (I have to always put this disclaimer I meditate a lot and is in tune with my mind, body, and spirit and keeps me on the highest vibrations and I always have the best experiences because of that) Street parking you have to pay for so keep that in mind. Also for heavy users of soy. I use my body for my research. So these statements are something to consider if you find yourself having these symptoms. that soy and dairy is linked to multiple cancers…endocrine disorders, infertility, breast cancer in both men and women, soy contains high levels of phytic acids which withdraw nutrients when processed by your body. Soy is harmful to children. Please do your research. Listen to your body that is the best research. When you get done eating you should not feel bad with gas, stomach cramps, tiredness, irritability, headaches, inflammation in muscles and joints. For those who eat Dairy, it causes mucus and inflammation in the body as does soy… that’s why you always having running noses, sneezing, allergies, and any disease in the body. Let’s create a world that eat healthy foods that’s good for the mind, body, and soul. Chicago Diner is paving the way! Wholeness and Love Always! These photos don’t do justice as I was so excited and eating everything and yes I ate most by myself. I only eat once every 24hrs.

Went here straight after arriving from London, jetlagged and grumpy. Both the greeter and server were really friendly, kind, and helpful with our questions. Our server in particular was lovely, and even recognised us when we went back on our last day in Chicago! Genuinely great customer service, tasty food and a relaxed fun atmosphere. Will definitely be back next time we're in town!

I thought this place was cool! I really loved the vibes and the service. They’re entirely a vegan restaurant (although they have a few dairy cheese options) and the gratuity is automatically included (but you can leave extra, too!). I had the Reuben, a pumpkin milkshake and the wings, which were all pretty good.

Anyone would love this. It's cute, quaint and gives off that artistic vibe. I was promised over 8 years ago before moving to Florida that I would get to go here. Back on a visit to Chicago, and WOW, absolutely amazed. The food was delicious, from the coconut curry, the the Reuben and the portobello mushroom melt. The pumpkin cheesecake special was ok, nothing to write home about.