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The Chicago Diner Meat Free Since ‘83
All vegetarian, mostly vegan menu.
Award Winning Veggie Brunch from $5.99.
Dine in, Carry out, Vegan Bakery.
3411 N. Halsted, Chicago IL - ph 773-935-6696
| REGULAR HOURS | |
| Fall/Winter (9/1-4/30): M-Th 11-10 F 11-10:30 Sa 10-10:30 Su 10-10 |
Summer (5/1-8/31): M-Th 11-10:30 F 11-11 Sa 10-11 Su 10-10:30 |
| HOLIDAY HOURS open everyday, regular hours except:: | |
| Dec 24: 11-4pm Dec 31: 11-4pm |
Dec 25: closed Jan 1: closed |
| RESERVATIONS | |
| We do not accept reservations, except for Thanksgiving Day. If you have a larger party (5 or more), please arrange to arrive at the same time. Dining off peak (before or after 12-2pm or 7-9pm) will reduce wait time. |
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| WINE, BEER, MARGARITAS | |
| Sustainable wines & local/regional craft beers. Juice bar, margaritas, vegan shakes. There is a $10 surcharge for BYOB. |
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| PAY BY | |
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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. |
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| PARKING | |
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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 with a little knowledge. |
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| PARKING TIPS | |
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Pay close attention to all signs. What that means is, don’t park on the side streets in Lakeview/Wrigleyville after 6pm unless you have a guest 383 pass (from a resident). Otherwise, before 6pm you can park on residential side streets 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. |
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| DIRECTIONS (see map below): | |
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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.
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Public Transportation (CTA) 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): |
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March 1st, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Hello - My friend is bring me to Chicago diner for my bday and I see that you dont take reservations. Is there a best time to come for Sat dinner?
Thanks!
~Lisa
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:04 am
For small parties of 2, during the peak on Saturday evening 7-9pm, you can expect to wait only a short time (~15 min). If you come earlier or later, you may not encounter a wait at all, or it would probably be less.
Make sure to mention your birthday to your server, we offer a complimentary dessert with your meal purchase on your birthday.
To reduce wait times for larger parties (6 or more):
1. Arrive together or on time.
2. Be willing to split into groups of 4 or less.
We look forward to serving you!
April 8th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Hi-What are your holiday hours? Particularly Easter.
Thanks.
April 30th, 2009 at 6:27 am
We are looking forward to coming when we visit Chicago. Is there any convenient public transportation that we can take with an infant?
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:32 am
My family and I visited Chicago last week for the first time. We ate at Chicago Diner Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday.
Nuff said!
Thanks Chicago Diner for awesome veg food and a great staff. We can’t wait to come see you again.
Lynne from Galveston
September 17th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Hi guys,
Coming down from from Milwaukee and after a couple of stops that conclude with a Skydeck tour, we want to come to the C.D. for a early Friday dinner. Would you be so kind as to supply driving directions from the Sears Tower to your place?
Much appreciated!
Neal & Jill
njradke@gmail.com
November 11th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
We are coming next Fridat evening. the info says: Free parking, evenings & weekends. SEE SIGNAGE.
Is there a lot or is this all street parking? re there residential restrictions on street parking?
November 13th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Hi Cyndi
Thanks for your interest in our vegetarian/vegan dining. There is an area adjacent and immediately north of the building which looks like an alley. There are signs posted by it showing the parking hours for our customers: after 6pm weekdays, 10am-10pm on weekends. Do not confuse this with the 7-11 Parking lot which is to our south.
Prior to 6pm weekdays, and if the lot is full there is street parking (pay at kiosks); the side streets require permit after 6pm.
We look forward to serving you!
-Del
December 16th, 2009 at 11:09 am
My husband and I will be visiting from Sturgeon Bay, WI on Wednesday, 23 Dec 2009. We would like to meet a Chicago friend at your restaurant at about 4 PM on that day. Is there a pay lot nearby, if the street parking is full? Thank you.
December 21st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Hi Thanks for you interest in our award winning vegetarian/vegan dining. On weekdays prior to 6pm there is no parking lot available. There is street parking on Halsted available with pay kiosks. At that time of day on a Wednesday, you should not have much difficulty parking within a few blocks of the restaurant. We look forward to serving you.
June 8th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I’m so excited to try your restaurant! I come from a city that has NO vegetarian options.
What would be the closest L stop? Or would it be better to take the bus?
June 8th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Hi Elizabeth,
We are excited for your visit too! I’m sorry about the state of veggie dining in your city, something needs to be done about that. The closest L would be Belmont stop on either the Red, Brown or Purple lines. You may also take the following buses which all will get you to within 3 blocks:
#22 Clark Bus to Roscoe
#8 Halsted to Roscoe
#151 Sheridan to Belmont & Halsted
#77 Belmont to Halsted
#36 Broadway to Roscoe
#152 Addison to Halsted
Go here for more cta info.