Reviews of The Chicago Diner, Logan Square (Restaurant)

Erin RavenSkye

Chicago Diner is famous nationwide with vegetarians around the country as a must try while in Chicago. I have both eaten here recently (ordered nachos, they were great!) as well as had a catered meal from here. two observations - I’m not sure if I would call it service, but first impressions when you ask for a table or you are there to pick up your order - hectic. It’s just the vibe, not a statement about the competency of the hostess table - they are adept at juggling. It’s fast paced and intense at times. Food is hit or miss - as experienced with the catering order - it could just be that what we ordered didn’t travel well. I believe it was “chicken fried” but it was really hard - we ended up having to use scissors to create smaller portions. As I said, I previously enjoyed the nachos, the boy also liked what he had ordered as well. Will definitely dine here again, just skip over anything fried, which is a healthier choice anyway.

lefty tripoli

Cool place! My sisters and mom are strict vegetarians, me not so much but it's a very familiar thing for me. I enjoyed this place. The food and atmosphere were very good. I would return.

Carley Day

My fiance and I took his little sister on Saturday. She's vegetarian and is always having to just order sides or salads when the family goes out to eat. To see her face light up when she realized everything on the menu was fair game was seriously the best feeling. The milkshakes are AMAZING. All 3 of us were incredibly happy with our meals and our server was wonderful.

Monica Kumar

Always great food and ambient atmosphere. Good for both meat-eaters and non-meat eaters. Great for big group to sit at communal table. Our friends always love ordering poutine, jalapeno poppers and soul bowl. Delicious desserts. There is no reservation but there is a bar to chill, drink and order appetizers including space to wait and mingle.

Grace Boone [Carleton]

Awesome place to eat, especially if you're vegan or vegetarian. Loved the food!

Dan Podyma

Great vegan dishes. Our server was so nice and attentive. Food comes fast and so do the refills on water!

Ken Gratz

Got there about 5:30pm on a Sat with minimal wait for 4 people - about 10 min. An hour later, the wait was 45min. Great service. Food came out hot! We had a Cubano, the lentil loaf, the Buddha's Karma burger and a Soul Bowl. Everything was really delicious. Plus they have beer on tap!

Mercedes Gutierrez

Wow service, staff was great with customers and even among themselves as a team were super!! Staff was quickly and organically able to fix a small issue with my drink. I'll definitely be back and enjoy the rest of their menu.

John Barrett

We stopped in for vegan shakes as we were walking around. I must say they were pleasantly good since I am not a vegan and compared it to milkshakes in typically get.

Angelina Wallace

A favorite place for tasty vegetarian food. Food was so delicious. Really nothing but great experiences here, so I will be back.

Google User

Oh my god this place is seriously the best. Seriously. The vegan food is off the chain. You don’t even know it’s vegan half the time. But it is really busy and crowded so be prepared to wait for a table. My favorite thing to order is the milk shakes. Portions are huge you won’t leave hungry!

Michael Secreto

I love this place! I’m a regular & their vegan options are great even for meat eaters. If you haven’t tried vegan food or if you have non vegan friends, take them here. You won’t be disappointed. Staff is great too. Try a shake or my favorite the S.U.V.

Melissa Ann

The food was amazing and the milkshakes were even better! I love all of the vegan options. 10/10

Emily R

The tostada has almost no flavor, not even the chimichurri sauce could add enough flavor to it. Healthy food can be tasty, as any food SHOULD be, so it’s a shame this Avocado Tostada was so bland. The portion was acceptable but not worth it considering the immense lack of flavor. Again, it was extremely disappointing and if you’re used to Mexican food with rich flavor then you’ll likely be disappointed with this as well.

Emily Weskirchen

Great food and people, every time I roll into Chicago, I try to stop in. Meat free since '83 is their motto and they make it taste great! If you want great vegetarian and vegan food, (even if you're not either of those things) it's amazing!

Larry Madigan

The menu is very creative and unique. I have tried most of the vegan dishes and they are flawless.

Kathryn Donaldson

Food and staff are very good!

So Lostyle

I generally dislike diner food, hence the cut of one star. But I'm veganish (don't @ me), so I go here. I used to only go to the location on Halsted, which I still associate with the best food. It could be years of conditioning, when actually they both have the same quality. As for the food itself, I don't like junk food, so I never get the shakes or dessert. But if you want something veggie, you can't really go wrong here. If you want something actually healthy and veggie, though, I would recommend a non-diner. I find the potato hash too oily, compared to places like Hash Chicago and Bakin N Eggs. I usually get the S.U.V, but like other things on the menu, it's heavy and overly salty. But still, many stars for great service and, well, just existing.

Jasmine Wilson

Love this place so much I brought the cookbook!! Always good vibes and big smiles when I enter the restaurant. You have to try the Spinach Artichoke dip, changed my life!

Alanna Raymond

Only complaint is that it is always busy.. but it's because the food is amazing! Shakes are meh. But all the food is spectacular.

Caroline Hoffman

Loved all the options available and the food tasted amazing.

Connor CHAINS4W Harrington

Lives up to the hype for sure. As a Vegan who came to Chicago to visit friends, this was probably one of my favorite parts. The milkshakes are beyond explanation, and the Vegan Reuben/Mac N Teese combo was next level. Thank you Chicago Diner for showing us how good plant based meals can be!

Cheri Bjork

Killer vegan comfort food. The Reuben never disappoints. Shakes are to die for. Mac and tease always a favorite.

M Kuhn

Good food poor service

Rita Claerbaut

Haven't been to a Chicago Diner in years, as I relocated to Nevada 10 years ago. The food today was gourmet quality vegan and/or vegetarian. Delicious as I always remember. Thank you for your creative menu, healthfully prepared and never over salted. Don't forget to purchase a Chicago Diner cookbook, as I did.

Jens Zalzala

This place is a treat! The Buffalo wings appetizer was huge and delicious. The fries are delicious and the country fried stake was spot on.

Christina Martin

A favorite spot for tasty vegetarian food. I had a cousin come into town and she asked me to go back here. It has a nice atmosphere.

Crystal Ruiz

Amazing food. Two new vegans and two reluctant and reserved diners went in...four extremely satisfied people came out. Drinks, nachos, four entrees, desserts - all spectacular. Portions are generous. Flavors were incredible. We will be back. I think we found our new birthday restaurant!!

Keep on keepin' on

Just recently transitioned to veganism and I am amazed at what they can do with non meat products! I had the Reuben and it was spot-on, had tofu scrambled eggs which I've never had, I don't think they taste like eggs, they have the consistency, but in my opinion they taste much better pretty darn good all by them self without any type of sauce. Staff was excellent food was excellent ambient was excellent, a little bit of a wait, but hey it's all in good fun!

Darren Cockrell

Excellent vegetarian and vegan food. The vegan milkshakes are also the best I have had. If you are in the area it is well worth going out of your way to try.

Isabella Giaimo

Good food. Got the Thai "wings" and jalapeno poppers to-go. Wings were dense but flavorful, would have again. Poppers had a crunchy and delightful batter, but was expecting a faux cream cheese opposed to the cheddar they had, wasn't too impressed with that aspect. Poppers' ranch dipping sauce was phenomenal though. Cookies were delicious, but would like to see and taste them without saran wrap... it always seems to impart some flavor, unfortunately

Marlena Garland

The breakfast sausage was dry and chewy. I liked the French toast. Service was nice. I've had better vegan food than this place, slightly overrated in my opinion. But not bad.

Stacie N.

Fabulous food so healthy and tasty, loved it! I will be a regular here.

Mary 1970

Wonderful Vegan restaurant with a separate Gluten Free Menu. The food was amazing and the portions were large. Loved It!

Joel Uhlmeyer

Wow. An amazing meal. Our cocktails were fantastic. The beer selection was fantastic. The food was sublime. ALMOST everything was nearly perfect. Only complaint: We started at the flagship location and they told us the wait was 45-50 minutes for our group of 5. They then told us we could try the other location which had more seating for larger groups amd probably less wait. We hustled over there and were told the same 45-50 minutes and then made to wait over am hour. The food amd service from there more than made up for it, but it would be nice if they could actually accurately quote wait times and had a line of communication between the two FOHs to avoid situations like these.

play place

I've never had a bad meal here. It's not just good vegan food, it's GREAT food!

Stan Keightley Jr.

Absolutely fantastic brunch menu. It was quite busy but we still got excellent and quick service. Food was exceptionally high quality.

Hilary M

Vegan milkshakes are incredible! Dinner was good too but dessert is AMAZING

Sherry Pickles

The service is fast, and it’s quite honestly the best Vegan diner food I’ve ever had in my life.

Amber Rurka

The staff here is so friendly and genuine. Made me feel right at home! And the food....AMAZING! 10/10

Jon Fox

A very nice semi low key place with great vegan dishes to choose from. If you're a die hard vegan, then this place is definitely for you. Or if you simply just like to eat healthy foods in general.

Matthew Gray

Vegetarian food, yeah, very delicious. The food was tasty. I'll return with my friends. The bill was well within reason for the quality.

Mike De Socio

This place was perfect for us - a couple of vegan and gluten free eaters. The menu made it almost impossible to choose. The milkshakes (!!) are delicious. And don’t get me started on the lentil loaf and mushroom gray!

Alex Connor

Been here so many times. There isn't much to say besides: great alternative diner food, great prices, relatable staff, and plenty of elbow room for a comfortable atmosphere.

suraj varma

Everything was really delicious. Plus they have beer on tap!

Kori Downard

This place was SO great. The food was AMAZING (no I’m not vegan or vegetarian... yet) We took our three year old who happily ate her “chick’n” strips. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND the wings. This place was incredibly busy but we were content waiting in their covered back patio. The wait staff was friendly and gave us a lot of recommendations on what they liked, so you can tell they all eat there too. They turned tables in under 30 seconds in front of us, it was crazy. The bathrooms are kinda gross tho.

Katie Gonzalez

First time coming to the diner and it was delicious! I got the meatloaf and man oh man! The vegetables were seasoned so well to go with the gravy on the loaf! Everything was well priced for how good the food was. You must try it :)

Samrrl Mawani

Food was really good and service was excellent. We didn’t know what to expect going in, however we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food considering this is our first time eating vegan food. My wife and I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich with waffle fries and sweet potato fries, both were really good but I loved the waffle fries more. My daughter got the country fried steak, and my son ordered the chicken shawarma plate on their special menu, and he loved it!

Roy Carter

Exactly what we were hoping for. Awesome vegan food for people who actually like to eat. Portions are a normal size it isn't a bunch of “diet” entrees that are gluten and soy free. I like soy and I love gluten. Hail Seitan!

Sara Moore

Lovely servers and gargantuan portions. The "chicken fried steak" was exactly what this displaced Southerner needed.

Brit ney

The breakfast sausage was dry and chewy. I liked the French toast. Service was nice. I've had better vegan food than this place, slightly overrated in my opinion. But not bad.

David The Houston Bear

So, so good i would recommend this to anyone vegan, vegetarian or not, this place is so friendly and the food is to die for. I recommend the shakes and the "chicken" fried steak and if you like rubins they have good ones here too.

Phillip Petersen

This place is one of the best, tonight we had the famous wings, the Cuban

Shannon McCoy

Delicious food for veggies & non-veggies alike! Great & friendly service! Make sure you try one of their yummy milkshakes - I recommend Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough!

Diane Williams

Love the options and variety!! Just wish the menu was a little clearer on what could be GF but the waiter was super helpful!

King Murmaider

Food is good wait time is Crazy, it is WAY to LOUD in there they should lower the music like allot, I can’t even talk to my spouse in there. Otherwise the food was good.

Juliet B

While in Chicago, I tried their wings, gyro and cuban sandwich. Their wings were sooooooooo good and the gyro was mind blowing. I wasn't sure that it'd be good because I've never had a vegan gyro before and imagine it'd be hard to perfect but they did such an amazing job. So good. The cuban didn't taste like an actual cuban but it still tasted great. If I'm ever in Chicago again, I'd definitely come back.

Walter Cortez

Very cool diner that's DTLA with a old school look. They even make a car bomb donuts. If you have a hangover, grab yourself the Hungover Helper

E li

This place is where you should go if you are taking your non veg freinds out to dinner. The buffalo seitan "wings" are amazing. I loved the ranch sauce served with it (your going to want to order extra

Tony

I have never been to a vegan restaurant before and I can't wait to go back! The food was delicious and the wait staff was great. Very friendly & attentive. If you have never been to a vegan restaurant, you really should give this one a try.

Virginia Coglianese

I’ve loved this joint for so long! Always worth the hour drive into the city. Service has ALWAYS been great and Grady was awesome today! The poutine is THE. BEST.

Devona Bass

I went with my friend for her Birthday. It was our first time there. The food was delicious. She had the Reuben which was yummy. I had the Black Bean Burger which was delicious as well. Although I'm not vegan I will definitely return for another meal and we had great service.

Althea mcdonald

First time at Chicago Diner this place was amazing the food was so good very crowded food was amazing. The service was great also wish the restaurant was bigger.

Paul Jutte

Loved this place. Staff were very friendly. Atmosphere was very palatable. Amble room. The vegan food was amazing. I’m not lying when I say just writing this review is making me salivate. We had the nachos, country fried “steak” and the bbq “wings” - all of which were astounding. Though our sojourn here was Brief, I fear I’ll always be haunted by those wings and no other may live up to them. Highly recommend.

Jehoshaphat Johnston

Awesome place and great food! Had the seitan wings and a salad. The wings are like tenders and are pretty thick. The taco salad was supremely tasty. There are t shirts to sell and an expansive dessert menu. Go here!

Angie Pool

Love the food and the service

Manuel Jimenez

Great ginger ale! When you walk in you feel good and when you walk out you feel guilty after drinking that amazing shake! The staff is nice and friendly the price is a few extra bucks then other vegan spots but you get what you pay for. I always go for the Country fried steak with the Mac and veggies. I always take new people to try this place out! I did buy the cook book for that one thing and it was not in there :( guess I have to keep coming back for more.

Toni Olivieri-Barton

Great selection and incredible food. Definitely will go back. We had the Soul Bowl and the Cuban sandwich. Both were delicious.

Olivia Rodriguez

Delicious food, the Reuben sandwich is TO DIE FOR and the country fried steak is so amazing. It’s a vegetarian/vegan heaven. We’ll be coming here every time we’re in Chicago.

Loki D. Wolf - Random Stuff

Service was good. Music was good. Nice yet simple atmosphere. Food came in a very decent time frame as well. Great portions. And it was DELICIOUS!!!

Alexis Star

This was my first time over here, and I would be lying if I said was displeased. In case someone doesn't understand, I mean this place is cool beans. The place is clean, friendly, warm and welcoming. Service is on point, and seemed like they enjoyed being there. The food was delicious and abundant. The server Jason was the best- Jason was accommodating and made sure that we were satisfied with what we recieved. Always with a smile and understanding :) Haha, speaking of the food- needed help with finishing the nachos. The thai stir fry was good too. But my favorite had to be the spicy chicken and the milkshakes. I wasn't 100% how to feel about milkshakes, but went for it anyway! I was not disappointed and even ordered one to go. Overall, I would definitely come back here sooner than later and recommend to anyone else looking for a great place for vegan food!

Nancy King

This restaurant has the best quality, service and atmosphere of any similar type in town. The staff was great, drinks were tasty, and the food was phenomenal. The milkshake was amazing and the gyros sandwich, the buffalo wings, the lentil meatloaf will drive you crazy. If you visit Chicago you must go to this restaurant.

Robert Zielinski

I've been to countless vegan places in Chicago, and this still holds the top spot.

Jeffrey Travis

Delicious food, creative beer selection, attentive staff. Only gripe is that it's kind of noisy. Not cheap, not overly expensive either.

Karyn Nelson

Excellent food. I've been here three times and at the second visit I became addicted to their "gyro" sandwich. It is so good. The French fries are also delicious as is their lemonade. Highly recommend for some amazing vegan or vegetarian food.

Michelle Young

Th vegan friendly menu was easy to navigate. This is a beautiful cozy restaurant to take even a meat eating friend or family member to and you can surprise them that vegan options are just as delicious as their traditional dishes. The shakes are a MUST! The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and easy to just want to hang out. Easily one of my favorite vegetarian restaurants in the city!

Tanya G

So good. Great vegan options and please don't pass on the shakes. The cheesecake was incredible. We can't wait to come back.

Fergus mcgeehan

Always amazing. Nothing else to say. I'm the farthest thing from a vegan/vegetarian (I'm a butcher if that helps) and the food here is nothing less then spectacular. YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO GET A CARROT CAKE MILKSHAKE. THAT IS ALL.

Chris Villafuerte

Went with my friends the other day, honestly it was really good. This is from a perspective of a person that needs to have meat in their life. I tried the BLT burger and honestly it was really delicious. First impressions were kinda iffy due to the hosts having an attitude like presence, but overall really good and perfect server.

Lisa Connor

Ordered the lentil loaf it’s very good but could use more sauce. Not too happy about paying another 1.00 for chips each time we eat here because you don’t give us enough in the first place with the amazing spinach dip. Shakes are good too!!

James Pecchio

Excellent meat free menu. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was nice and clean, wait-staff very friendly. Speedy service. If you are here on vacation and wanting to experience the place, I recommend getting multiple dishes and sharing with family and friends. Highly recommend.

Chris Metzger

I'm not vegan or even vegetarian, but everything I ate (a little bit from five different selections) was terrific. Drinks were killer too. Big shout out to Laura for making it an amazing first visit!

annette c. boehm

A busy but friendly place. Had the Radical Reuben (vegan) and it was the best reuben sandwich I've ever had, vegan or not. Really, really good. Generous portion sizes. Also has local beers on tap, - I tried the Daisycutter Pale Ale.

Nataliya Lisovenko

had vegan gyro and vegan chocolate cake! It was very good and fresh! A little bit pricey

Gareth Lemon

Excellent food! Worth the 3 hour drive

Quinn Newhall

Chicago diner is a place like no other. Everything is vegan/vegetarian the food is phenomenal and I've personally had most things on the menu and can't say I've found a bad dish yet. Chicago diner is a place you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the United States. It's an amazing place to try new things or get the comfort food you've been missing since changing your diet. No matter what an evening at Chicago diner is never wasted.

Kendra Ross

vegetarian food... very tasty. This place will surprise you. There was fast and courteous service. It has a good feel to it.

Annabelle Weaver

Good location for delicious vegetarian food. Great place to chill, get away, eat some good food. The bill was fair. Feels similar to a cafe in Chicago I liked.

Matthew Coleman

Normally I frequent the original location on Halsted as it is closer to me and has parking. Due to a Cubs game, the wait there was over an hour so we decided to go to the Logan Square location. I will be coming to this location from now on. The restaurant is a lot more spacious and you do not feel like everyone is having to run through you to get to tables. The food is just as good and the service is similar but the atmosphere is better and makes for a more enjoyable dining experience.

Alexandra Pollack

My first vegetarian restaurant, I'm not a fan... Meat is better. And I don't understand why most of the food is vegan too. Milkshake was very good though.

angela cornejo

This place has such a comfortable environment. The staff was very friendly. The food was great that even my non vegan friends enjoyed it. The mash is very good and the spicy sandwich delicious. The shakes are a bit too sweet for my taste. However, those that have a sweet tooth will not complain.

Brian Filippi

Lots of choices. Blt burger, black bean burger and both white andbsweet potato fries are good. Skip the spicy chicken sandwich.

Christopher Davis

Mostly just came for a Valentine's Day milkshake. It was excellent. Super interesting shake. I definitely plan to come back to try some entree items. Friendly staff, too. Very warm host and hostess.

Shaniece Slowe

Can't go wrong with the gyro or Reuben and all of their shakes are so good!

Donna Bella

One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago. I'm obsessed with there vegan gyro. Also the black bean burger with jalepenos and cheese is to die for. I have never been disappointed in anything I've ordered here.

Jillian Stewart

Thee best vegan restaurant I have ever been too!!!! Everything was amazing!

Lauren English

This place is delicious!! I had a milkshake, Reuben, and Mac & teese. It was all to die for! The atmosphere was very tasteful and hip. The only negative was the music was way too loud to have conversation, so everyone in the restaurant was yelling to speak. Great service.

A. Julian

Great food! Even if your not a vegetarian or a vegan they make the food so good that you forget it is! Customer service was good.

tj houston

Great draft selection. The bar was a bit small. Major props for the VHS collection.

Héctor Solís

Great, delicious and large portions of vegetarian fare--try the Cubano sandwich with yucca chips! Yum! The Boystown staff needs training by this location's staff.

Cheryl Mckee

The service was great. The food was delicious and the portions were huge. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Chicago

Vincent Wartenweiler

Most bomb vegan food! Nice location, friendly staff. It took a little bit to get our order in, but the food came out really fast even though they were relatively busy!

Alanna Russell

Good ethical food. Nice people. Reminds me of Saturn Cafe in Santa Cruz.

Evan Linger

Long wait times but it’s because they have amazing food. This the classic vegan place in Chicago and a must visit for any traveling vegan. You won’t eat healthy here but you’ll eat good. I go here every time I can.

Becky Campana

I went on my birthday and ordered the S.U.V (Straight Up Veggie Sandwich) and absolutely loved it. The Bloody Mary was good, and my daughter enjoyed her pancakes! We'll be back!

Noah Howell

The food was so good! I was surprised that their mock meat selection was so spot on delicious.

E H

Service was good. Got the shawarma and the shawarma was decent but the lita was a dissapointment pitas shouldn't be fried!! And it should have a pocket. Also was a but disappointed with the garnish on the shawarma plate ( I usually would care about garnish) tomatoes looked badly cut and where dry from sitting for a while. And this part was especially disappointing because this is a vegan place and all the food is "veggy" based. But the actual veggies that are served look substandard!

Lydia Petra

Very delicious vegan food! Their vegan Ruben sandwich is a triillion times better than a regular one!!Please visit with friends n family and have a very delicious meal!..It's a very busy, happening place!!Staff is wonderful too!!

Ross Rindskopf

There's a lot of great vegan food in Chicago. But this place is my go to! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's all straight up dynamite!

Christy Smith

I came here for the famous vegan milkshakes and the food over exceeded my expectations. My 10 year old daughter told me it’s officially her favorite restaurant now. Great relaxed casual atmosphere too. Thanks for making our mommy daughter dinner perfect.

L Smith

5 words: Y. U. M. M. Y!!! I had the chicken fried steak, which comes with steamed veggies and mashed potatoes although they're hidden underneath the massive steak in the accompanying pic. I also got a side of mac & cheese and drank the cucumber lavender lemonade. Over half of my meal went home with me so no worries about portions. And my server, Nathan, was a doll. Still pleasantly puzzled by this all-vegan find with soooo many options. Heading back to TX tomorrow afternoon but plan to come by for a second sitting if at all possible. I'd like to try a milkshake and the stroganoff poutine.

Brandi Dees

First time visiting Chicago. This place was amazing. Everything was delicious. The milkshake we got for dessert was to die for.

Ryan

Awesome spot with great food. You'll forget you're eating vegan at this spot. Oh and you NEED to get a milk(less)shake. It's incredible

Hannah

I love the food that's not trying to be something else (which is a very small portion of the menu). Terrible service in general, but the blonde manager on duty last week was AMAZING and made my week.

Matt Chudoba

Great vegetarian food! My girlfriend and I have been here several times. It's one of her favorite restaurants in Chicago. The spicy chicken sandwich is always great and the milkshakes are incredible.

Sean Hampton

Food there is outstanding very good but you might have to eat with your eyes closed

Jeremy Kane

Really good vegan - vegetarian place with awesome food and service. Old vhs playing classics on the tube tv. Definitely go if you haven't been.