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Diner Grill

Diner Grill

Diner, Burger Joint, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
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    The experts at Redeye Chicago and Chicago Tribune recommend this place
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    Christina
    "Get the slinger, just do it"(14 Tips)
    Chad
    "Chili-cheese omelette or the Dickburgers"(2 Tips)
    PureWow
    "... two burger patties, hash browns, two eggs, and chili, but you can also get..."(7 Tips)
    Kenney M.
    "Go for a dickburger: cheeseburger with a fried egg + hash browns."(4 Tips)
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  • PureWow
    PureWowJanuary 5, 2017
    The specialty is the “slinger,” a plate piled with two burger patties, hash browns, two eggs, and chili, but you can also get a simpler meal of buttered toast and eggs any way. Read more
  • Shanlie Ann 🍃 @.
    Was one kick-ass nice chef all around: Order to order and he's got it! If you want to sleep in your fries ( like a guy was....ahem) he' ll look out for you! Good value great staff!
  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
    This tiny 24-hour greasy spoon in a converted train car is best visited after a night of boozing. Its signature dish is The Slinger, a chili-covered heap of hamburger patties, hash browns and eggs. Read more
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneMay 5, 2015
    The Slinger is a surprising dish, the kind dreamt up when a bored cook riffles through the pantry and throws everything onto a griddle. Think hash browns, hamburger, chili, cheese and egg. Read more
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedMay 5, 2016
    "It's just greasy, good perfection. For a long time I thought it was just good because I was drunk. Nope. Even when I'm cold sober, it's still a damn good burger. Make mine a double."- Kurt Tarpley Read more
  • Loyola University Chicago
    Loyola University ChicagoNovember 12, 2011
    A 24-7 neighborhood staple that's been around for ages, The Diner Grill will challenge you to their hearty ‘Slingerbreakfast dish that puts any omelet, scramble, or hash to shame.
  • Tommy C.heart icon on user image
    Tommy CashmanFebruary 19, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    I've been coming here for years. It's my favorite diner. It's open 24/7. Everything is reasonably priced. And the staff is friendly.
  • Paul T.
    Paul ThenstedtDecember 14, 2019
    Ask for the double dick, it is not on the menu. Cheeseburger w easy egg bacon, hash browns. Comes with fries and if u want a side of gravy...
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SchellJanuary 21, 2013
    Dinner Grill on one sign; Diner Grill on the other. Either way, a great greasy-spoon breakfast 24 hours a day.
  • Allan M.
    Allan MarshallFebruary 4, 2017
    Temporarily closed, because of a fire that occurred in the back room around Christmas. Hopefully they do follow through and reopen Spring '17, as I read in 1 article the owner said they wanted 2 do!
  • Jen A.
    Jen AprahamianApril 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Pro tip: order the slinger with corned beef hash instead of chili.
  • Chad
    ChadJuly 9, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Best diner in the city. Try the Slinger, Chili-cheese omelette or the Dickburgers (bacon cheeseburgers with hash browns and a fried egg on top).
  • Freddy C.
    Freddy CobaOctober 24, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Good food, good portions, good service, good prices. All you can ask for out of a diner.
  • Ross W. B.
    Ross W. Berman IVMarch 12, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They make everything good here. Stop reading, start eating...still here? Go! Eat!
  • John M.heart icon on user image
    John MorrisonDecember 31, 2012
    Everything is amazing here.
  • Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" D.heart icon on user image
    Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" DicksonDecember 31, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    One of our traditional late 🌙 diners when in Chicago.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
    John Anderes, chef of Telegraph Wine Bar, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Cheeseburger. Read more
  • Justin R.heart icon on user image
    Justin RandAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    It's built out of an old subway car. Get the pancakes.
  • Bobby K.heart icon on user image
    Bobby KennedyDecember 23, 2016
    Pancakes and bacon hit the spot.
  • Vincent F.
    Vincent FioritoOctober 13, 2011
    Double burger and milkshake! Best combo.
  • Vanessa R.
    Vanessa R.March 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    This place has been here for as long as I can remember. Its a perfect neighborhood eatery
  • Kenneth C.heart icon on user image
    Kenneth CrossMay 28, 2015
    Everything
  • Oscar G.
    Oscar GarciaJuly 17, 2012
    Pro tip: get the chili cheese fries.
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillAugust 16, 2014
    "The Slinger", Crispy Hash Browns
  • Steve S.
    Steve SSeptember 30, 2012
    End the night here if it's your birthday you get penis pancakes
  • Christina
    ChristinaApril 11, 2014
    Get the slinger, just do it
  • Hannah ..
    Hannah ...September 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Visit on Weekend night and dance to the jukebox!
  • Kristen D.
    Kristen DuckmannAugust 6, 2011
    Ask for a penis pancake!
  • Deuceheart icon on user image
    DeuceAugust 20, 2013
    SLINGER!!!!!
  • James M.
    James MorganMarch 30, 2014
    The Haystack!
  • Jay D.
    Jay DeeAugust 29, 2011
    I got the Slinger, holy crap, but it's soooooooo good!!!!
  • Oleg K.
    Oleg KasianchukApril 26
    Been here 10+ times
    Yall already know
  • Kenney M.heart icon on user image
    Kenney MarlattJanuary 13, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Slinger is deadly. Go for a dickburger: cheeseburger with a fried egg + hash browns.
  • Eric H.
    Eric HolmOctober 30, 2011
    Try the coffee.
  • William H.
    William HastyJanuary 4, 2010
    Go often once you let it into your system the diner grill is like crack
  • Gustavo S.
    Gustavo SegoviaApril 20, 2012
    Close to LVHS!!!
  • Matthew H.
    Matthew HerekNovember 29, 2009
    Think twice about ordering the slinger. Order an omelette instead. Sing 80s songs from the jukebox
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    Slinger into action.
  • Erick B.
    Erick BravoFebruary 27, 2011
    Best food around
  • Christopher C.
    Christopher CormierApril 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Slinga ding ding.
  • Neil R.
    Neil RatcliffJune 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Super slinger baby.
  • Dan K.
    Dan KJune 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    They take credit cards now.
  • Jimmy M.
    Jimmy MDecember 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't ask, just eat!
  • Adam K.
    Adam KelmMarch 13, 2011
    Patty Melt is good. Would not recommend if your not drunk
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