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Diner Grill

Diner, Burger Joint, and Breakfast Spot$$$$

Lakeview, Chicago

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Diner Grill

7.3^/10

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The experts at Redeye Chicago and Chicago Tribune recommend this place
"Get the slinger, just do it"(14 Tips)
"Chili-cheese omelette or the Dickburgers"(2 Tips)
"... two burger patties, hash browns, two eggs, and chili, but you can also get..."(7 Tips)
"Go for a dickburger: cheeseburger with a fried egg + hash browns."(4 Tips)

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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 🍃 @chi_shanMarch 12, 2013
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 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 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 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
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...
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 ‘Slinger’ breakfast dish that puts any omelet, scramble, or hash to shame.
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.
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.
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.
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 AprahamianApril 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Pro tip: order the slinger with corned beef hash instead of chili.
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).
Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" DicksonDecember 31, 2022
Been here 5+ times
One of our traditional late 🌙 diners when in Chicago.
John MorrisonDecember 31, 2012
Everything is amazing here.
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
Ross W. Berman IVMarch 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
They make everything good here. Stop reading, start eating...still here? Go! Eat!
Justin RandAugust 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's built out of an old subway car. Get the pancakes.
Vincent FioritoOctober 13, 2011
Double burger and milkshake! Best combo.
Bobby KennedyDecember 23, 2016
Pancakes and bacon hit the spot.
Steve SSeptember 30, 2012
End the night here if it's your birthday you get penis pancakes
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
John Anderes, chef of Telegraph Wine Bar, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Cheeseburger. Read more
Hannah ...September 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Visit on Weekend night and dance to the jukebox!
Oscar GarciaJuly 17, 2012
Pro tip: get the chili cheese fries.
Kenneth CrossMay 28, 2015
Everything
Ricky SherrillAugust 16, 2014
"The Slinger", Crispy Hash Browns
ChristinaApril 11, 2014
Get the slinger, just do it
Kristen DuckmannAugust 6, 2011
Ask for a penis pancake!
Jay DeeAugust 29, 2011
I got the Slinger, holy crap, but it's soooooooo good!!!!
DeuceAugust 20, 2013
SLINGER!!!!!
James MorganMarch 30, 2014
The Haystack!
Oleg Kasianchuk3 days ago
Been here 10+ times
Yall already know
Matthew HerekNovember 29, 2009
Think twice about ordering the slinger. Order an omelette instead. Sing 80s songs from the jukebox
Kenney MarlattJanuary 13, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Slinger is deadly. Go for a dickburger: cheeseburger with a fried egg + hash browns.
Eric HolmOctober 30, 2011
Try the coffee.
Gustavo SegoviaApril 20, 2012
Close to LVHS!!!
Christopher CormierApril 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Slinga ding ding.
William HastyJanuary 4, 2010
Go often once you let it into your system the diner grill is like crack
ⓈⓐⓋⓐⒼⓔ ℬApril 15, 2012
Slinger into action.
Neil RatcliffJune 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Super slinger baby.
Dan KJune 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
They take credit cards now.
Erick BravoFebruary 27, 2011
Best food around
Jimmy MDecember 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Don't ask, just eat!
Adam KelmMarch 13, 2011
Patty Melt is good. Would not recommend if your not drunk

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