Frequently Asked Questions

To save you time, please review these common questions before calling or emailing:

Q. Do you take reservations?
A. Sorry due to our limited seating, we do not. To minimize any wait, we recommend dining off peak: 12-2pm & 7-9pm are the busiest.

Q. Do you have nutritional information?
A. Nutritional information is now available for several bakery products. We are working to make additional information available in the future.

Q. Do you give out recipes e.g. Reuben Sandwich?
A. We post some recipes on our website, in our newsletter and there are over 100 recipes in our cookbook. Other than that, we will try to include your requests in our Chicago Diner Cookbook Vol. 2, which should be available in 2011.

Q. Can I order a gift certificate and have it sent to someone?
A. Yes! Visit our webstore where you can order a gift card, tote bag, cookbook, or t-shirt online using your major credit card. Shipping & handling is only $2 for gift cards/ $4 for merchandise.

Q. Would Chicago Diner be interested in making a donation to a cause or non-profit organization?
A. We have limited funds available to support the community, also to help wildlife, animal rights, the environment & promote vegetarianism.

Please send an email to:
donations@veggiediner.com with your request.

PLEASE, DO NOT CALL WITH A DONATION REQUEST.

Q. I have a severe allergy to X. Can I dine at your restaurant or eat your baked goods?
A. Since our focus is on vegetarianism & offering a broad selection of menu items, we are not able to guarantee preparation of foods/desserts using equipment & utensils that have not also contacted potential allergens. Also, many foods are prepared in proximity to each other on shared equipment. Those with serious allergies should consider the risks before choosing to enjoy our foods/desserts.

Q. My child is allergic to nuts, eggs & dairy, can we order a cake?
A. Our vegan cakes are not made with eggs or dairy (milk or butter). Also, some of our desserts do not contain nuts. However, we are not able to guarantee preparation of foods/desserts using equipment & utensils that have not also contacted potential allergens. Also, many foods are prepared in proximity to each other on shared equipment. Those with serious allergies should consider the risks before choosing to enjoy our foods/desserts.

Q. Do you offer cooking classes?
A. Sorry, we do not offer cooking classes.

Q. Do you offer gluten free items?
A. Our Raw Cheesecakes are gluten free. Our Raw Menu items are also mostly gluten free (Kamut). We also have a selection of items on our Gluten Free menu. Ask your server for this menu when you are seated. See our current gluten free menu.

Q. What are catering prices?
A. Catering services are priced based on your unique needs. Please email us with details regarding the following needs:

Service staff
Delivery
Dishes, flatware & serving utensils
Chaffing dishes
Food items:
regular menu or special request,
hot or cold,
meals or horsd’oeuvres,
vegan, vegetarian or raw,
allergy considerations
Number of guests/per guest budget
Date of event

Our catering menu is being updated currently; look over our regular menu for ideas. Contact Kim at 773-935-6696 ext 0, kim@veggiediner.com for a consultation.

Q. Do you do something for birthdays?
A. We formerly had complimentary dessert coupon for those on a special mailing list. Due to spamming problems, we have discontinued that mailing list and decided that anyone dining on their birthday will be treated to a piece of cake with their meal purchase, without a coupon.