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The Chicago Diner, est. 1983 veggiediner.com
All vegetarian, mostly vegan menu.
Award Winning Veggie Brunch from $5.99.
Dine in, Carry out, Vegan Bakery.
Shop online at: chicago-diner.com

Serving organic wines & beer.
Juice bar, margaritas, vegan shakes.
There is a $10 surcharge for BYOB.

3411 N. Halsted, Chicago IL - ph 773-935-6696
Hours: M-Th 11-10:30, F 11-11, Sa 10-11, Su 10-10:30
Holidays: we are open everyday, regular hours except:
Dec 24 11-4, Dec. 25 closed, Dec 31 11-4, Jan 1 closed
Free parking, evenings & weekends. SEE SIGNAGE.

Sorry we do not accept reservations.
VS, MC, AMX, DISC - No checks

Awards

VEGETARIAN TIMES
Dining Out Awards 2009
Best Restaurant Midwest
Reader’s Choice Awards 2008
Best in Midwest: Radical Reuben

CHICAGO READER
Best of Chicago
Readers’ Choice Best Vegetarian Restaurant 2009
Readers’ Choice Best Vegan Nosh 2009
Readers’ Choice Best Diner 2008

TIMEOUT CHICAGO
Eat Out Awards
Best Vegetarian Restaurant 2007

VEGNEWS MAGAZINE
Veggie Awards
Favorite Vegetarian Restaurant 2005
Favorite Brunch 2005 - 2006
Best Down Home Cookin’ 2005

AOL CITYGUIDE
City’s Best Healthy Dining 2005
City’s Best Vegetarian 2006,2007,2008

CITYSEARCH.COM
Best Healthy Dining 2006
Best Vegetarian 2004

Testimonials

“The Chicago Diner is just how we remembered it. [My husband] and I used to come when you first opened, 25 years ago…we ate there with our two children on the patio, eating tofu hot dogs and sipping soda.

Last Saturday, we dropped in for lunch with our grown daughter and her boyfriend. We were pleasantly surprised at the liquor menu. We ordered a bottle of Vouvray. It was fantastic. I had the veg lasagna, something usually not found at restaurants we frequent here in Crystal Lake. My husband had the shepherd’s pie, my daughter had the harmony breakfast, and her boyfriend had a black bean burger. My daughter also ordered a peanut butter shake to die for. It was the most delicious shake she has ever had. All our entrees were fantasticly prepared and tasted super! We even ordered a dessert, black forest cheesecake.

Thank you for such great veggie food, keep up the restaurant, booths, hanging plants, and all.” - Mary P

“I decided to do carryout from The Chicago Diner for Thanksgiving. What a pleasant experience that was. Not only did I get a deliciously tasting dinner which included 2 servings of “turkey” with gravy but also 5 sides. They consisted of yams, stuffing, cranberry relish, green beans and red potatoes. What made this even more enjoyable was when I picked up my dinner, I was given a free Chicago Diner tote bag, a $10.00 gift card with extra coupons and a free copy of the Vegetarian Journal.

I am thankful that places like The Chicago Diner exist. When I became a vegetarian over 35 years ago, I was considered somewhat of a freak when I went to ordinary restaurants. Wait staff would look at me in shock for not wanting meat. Even family members were embarrassed when it came time for me to order. When The Chicago Diner opened, I was in heaven. Here was a place where I could order meals without having to worry about having a menu full of meat. I have never been disappointed with anything that they offered. The food surpasses Chicago’s most notable restaurants in terms of cuisine. It has by far the healthiest, best tasting food that I have ever eaten.
For anyone that is vegetarian/vegan, The Chicago Diner is your place to eat.” -mtp51053 happycow.net

“Chicago Diner came highly recommended by some vegetarian locals so I gladly took their recommendation to heart. The menu is over-the-top impressive and you’ll have a hard time narrowing down your choices as absolutely anything you can imagine having as a food craving is present on the menu in vegetarian format: shepherd’s pie, macaroni & cheese, chicken wings, burgers, etc.

The kitchen will make accommodations for dairy-free, egg-free diets if you ask. They also sell a Chicago Diner cookbook, which I’m assuming has recipes from the menu in its pages. All of the servers are stylin’, super cute and eager to recommend their favourite menu items. Great experience and I’d gladly return!” -Kat F

“I fell in love with this restaurant the first time I came here, in December. I have been back at least 5 times since then. Its hard to find a Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant, let alone one that is delicious. The food comes out fast, the staff is completely helpful and attentive. I’ve never waited long for a table either. Love Love this place!” -Beth B

“Heaven thy name is Chicago Diner. So much good vegan food here. Cute [expletive] ambiance. Great service from pretty attractive employees (I like me some eye candy). And affordable corking fee for 6-packs of beer. Ahhh, life is good.” - Brian G

“The atmosphere was welcoming and warm as always…the waitstaff is just so genuine and friendly, even when the place is jammed….I’ve been veg for 12 years now…when I first discovered the Diner the experience made me feel proud to be veggie.”-Tambra K

“The Best Place in the World!…I had the most terrific meal of my life. The staff was so genuinely nice and very attentive. The food was absolutely amazing. I can honestly say it made me euphoric. I was so energized after my meal that I walked the whole way back to my hotel (the Drake) in heels, no less. I am seriously contemplating coming back to Chicago, for the express purpose of eating at the The Chicago Diner again.” -Michelle S

“I thought it was weird that a non-vegetarian friend of mine insisted we go to this place for brunch but now i fully understand why. This place is a delicious vegan mecca with everything good. ” -Always Right C.

“I just wanted to tell you that my husband and I love Chicago Diner so much we actually got married there last Tuesday. It was so small and quiet I’m sure the waitstaff wasn’t even aware what was happening, but we ate breakfast and then tied the knot. The bride had green eggs and “ham” & the groom had the dagwood (which we both LOVE, by the way.) Anyway, thanks for being so tastey and so baby-friendly!”
-Natalie, Pictures are posted at http://www.dropshots.com/mooshmoosh