We accept VS, MC, AMX, DISC - No checks

Foreign visitors: Restaurant dining customarily entails leaving a gratuity of between 15-20% of the guest check for the service staff. This is their primary income. We appreciate your cooperation.

Pay kiosks on street, Free park in lot M-F after 6pm, Sa-Su 10-10

If you are new/visiting Chicago, you may soon discover that parking/driving here is…challenging. That being said, it is manageable if you know what you are doing.
Below are a few useful tips, some that apply specifically to parking near Chicago Diner, others that apply to Chicago in general:

Pay close attention to all signs.
There are no parking meters; pay at the ‘parking kiosks’ (which take credit/debit cards as well as coins).
You can park on the side streets for free, except where it says ‘No Parking 6pm-6am except permit zone 383, LV-2 Cubs Night Games’

What that means is, don’t park on the side streets after 6pm unless you have a guest 383 pass (from a resident). Otherwise, before 6pm you can park there free, except on days when there is street cleaning. Again, pay attention to any and all signs.

Do not park in front of fire hydrants, sidewalk ramps, yellow curbs and driveways.

Do not park in front of one business and go to another neighboring business. For example, 7-11 next door to The Chicago Diner contracts with a parking lot enforcement company. They will boot your car if you leave that parking lot and go to Chicago Diner even for 5 minutes.

There is a clearly designated parking lot for Chicago Diner which is available WEEKDAYS AFTER 6pm and WEEKENDS from 10am-10:30pm. The lot is private property; parking is allowed with the understanding that Chicago Diner nor Gerber Auto accept no liability for any damage or harm to person or property that may result.

DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS, VALUABLES, BACKPACKS, SUITCASES, CAMERAS, OR PURSES VISIBLE IN YOUR CAR FROM THE OUTSIDE.

This goes for anywhere in Chicago. Someone will smash your window and take your stuff. Even in broad daylight. Even in nice neighborhoods, like Lakeview. Even if it is a gym bag with ratty sneakers & a water bottle in it.

Driving

From O’Hare: I90 E (Kennedy Expy) to Addison, E to Halsted, Turn right, go S 3 blks to Roscoe.

From Loop: LSD (Lake Shore Drive) to Belmont, W to Halsted, Turn right, go N 3 blks to Roscoe, see parking signs.

From Midway Airport: I55 N (Stevenson Expy) to LSD, LSD N to Belmont, W to Halsted, Turn right, go N 3 blks to Roscoe, see parkings sign.

Public Transportation (CTA)
See CTA website

From O’Hare: Blue Line to Belmont, Belmont Bus to Halsted, walk north 3 blks to Roscoe

From Loop: Red/Brown/Purple Line north to Belmont, walk E 2 blks to Halsted, walk N 3 blks to Roscoe

From Midway Airport: Orange Line to Roosevelt, transfer to Red Line north to Belmont, walk E 2 blks to Halsted, walk N 3 blks to Roscoe

From Michigan Ave (Magnificent Mile):
151 Sheridan Bus north to Belmont & Halsted, walk N 3 blks to Roscoe

REUBENS FOR WILDLIFE

Chicago Diner & Daiya Foods are donating $1 for each
The Radical Reuben sold through Aug 31 & to aid Gulf Coast wildlife.

$1 from each Radican Reuben sold July 23- Aug 31, 2010 will be donated to Gulf Coast wildlife rescue organizations.

The good people at Daiya Foods are sponsoring Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds for all the Radical Reubens for this benefit.

Help us raise $2000 to help rescue efforts by organizations like:

Gulf Coast Wildlife Rescue
Internation Bird Rescue
National Wildlife Federation
The Audubon Society
Tri-State Bird Rescue
Marine Mammal Center