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Eleven City Diner
Diner$$$$
South Loop, Chicago
The folks at Time Out Chicago and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"And the matzo ball soup is AMAZING - soooo good."(13 Tips)
"The Tom Waits 2AM breakfast was money!"(8 Tips)
"booth downstairs and order the 11 City French Toast any time of day."(7 Tips)
"uniquely delicious sandwich called the Moshe cristo."(6 Tips)
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The #43 is amazing, but you can't go wrong with breakfast (all day) or really anything on the menu. Floats, shakes and a full bar, so there's something for everyone.
Holger LüdorfFebruary 18, 2016Loved the Matzoh ball soup. The latkes were good too, but make sure you order old-school ones, not the fried new-school ones that are made with mashed potatoes.
Kat HubbmanJuly 28, 2018The Schwartzy beef brisket sandwich on Challah bread was the perfect dinner. The brisket was thinly sliced, with Aus jus on the side. It was served with creamy coleslaw. It could have fed 3 people.
Alex PintoAugust 4, 2017As recommend Shwartzy sandwich and Matzoh Ball soup its incredible. The service and the ambiance it's also great. One of my favorite place in US!
C BaileyOctober 14, 2014So many yummy things to choose from. Fries were amazing. Bloody Mary's are insane but they come with a slice of meat in them in case you're a vegetarian
- Heather FolsomApril 30, 2017Chicken salad stuffed tomato was a delicious, low carb choice! We also tried an egg scramble with lox, capers, and cream cheese...yum!
Chicago TribuneJuly 2, 2015Eleven City Diner's recreation of the Brooklyn egg cream is made with two pumps of U-bet's syrup, milk, a shot of whipped cream and topped with a draw of soda water that gives it a whipped-up head. Read more
- Ralph MeyerSeptember 26Diner extraordinaire! Attentive staff, generous portions, be prepared to wait to be seated. A deli counter with everything you would expect to find. Worth the visit. The French Toast was incredible.
Loriah PopeAugust 10, 2018Omelette was fluffy and delicious, challah bread is always a good time, and the service was incredible! Everyone was so nice! I’ll definitely be back next time I’m on Chicago.
Timothy YungJanuary 27, 2017Friendly staff and delightful atmosphere. Just the right amount of crowd to make it an enjoyable place. Food was delicious! Gotta try the reuben and the bottomless root beer!
Lee HoffmanOctober 8, 2022Awesome retro diner - everything was excellent. Really good grilled chicken with bacon sandwich, matzo ball soup, eggs
Huge menu. My to go to place for brunch. Awesome omelets, even better sandwiches. Try the corned beef sandwich with chopped liver on challah, it wont let you down
Kevin M. McNally, CMPOctober 19, 2018Step back in time and enjoy this "Classic Old School" style of diner. Delicious food, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere accented by music. Eat Hearty!
awesome Bloody Mary, even if you go with well vodka. the omelettes with home fries are awesome at any time of day but they are HUGE so come hungry!
CKJuly 29, 2014My first visit was incredible (thanks Brad!). I highly recommend the cheese fries, matzo ball soup, and the french toast!
RaumNovember 2, 2013Great food. Moshe Cristo was best I've ever had. Fries were great. Mexican Skillet was best I've had too. Pancakes okay. Would come back to try most of the menu.- Heather FolsomJune 9, 2014Fantastic Mac & chz (I added ham, bacon, pastrami, & spinach) and a uniquely delicious sandwich called the Moshe cristo. We will def be ordering these again!
Cassandra BMay 20, 2013Great place, try the Bloody Mary, its delicious. Even the french fries have a tasty, unique seasoning. Its a must stop in Chicago
Theresa RoldanAugust 10, 2015Any place that serves JUNIOR's cheesecake is A-okay in my book!! BLT and tuna melt were also great! Vodka frozen lemonade was a bit too sweet for my tooth though
ISC ChicagoMarch 17, 2019LATKE PLATE (4) (2) Old School and (2) New School with Side Car of Apple Sauce & Sour Cream
- Michelle StarkeyJanuary 28, 2016Try the artisanal root beer float, it's actually to die for. And the matzo ball soup is AMAZING - soooo good.
Fun, lively place to eat with great energy and delicious food. The wait time can be a bit long, but well worth it.
Jeana CDecember 8, 2013Highly, highly recommend the The Schwartzy: smoked beef brisket sliced & plied high, challah roll. Matzo ball soup was pretty great too!
SairahSeptember 13, 2013Aside from the hostesses permanent evil eye (she didn't seem happy to see anyone) - great food and huge portions. Would come back for sure and bring free smiles to hand out.
Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 10, 2012Order the glistening beauties at Brad Rubin's Jewish diner for the kids; get the lox and latke special for you, served with cream cheese, green onions and capers, equally tasty at any time of the day. Read more
ChicagoistFebruary 26, 2015This diner's pricing and food can’t be beat. If you’re looking for a sandwich, try the Bad A#$ Breakfast Sandwich. It features your choice of 2 meats, Wisconsin aged cheddar, jalapeño and two eggs. Read more- ChicagoistJuly 6, 2016Switch it up with the Pastrami & Egg burger, topped with a fried egg and tucked into a wheat bun. Get yours with crispy onions, because who said anything about mornings being bland. Read more
- Jamie CannonJanuary 1, 2014Get a booth downstairs and order the 11 City French Toast any time of day. You won't be sorry! Yum!
Sheila HarrisMarch 28, 2017Get the Salami Valor. As our waitress told us, "You'll know you ate it, but you'll be glad you did!"
Lisa WFebruary 20, 2013Juniors Cheesecake is pricy, but worth it. They ship it in from NYC, its the best. Egg cream needs some work. Tom Waits breakfast is the best deal on the whole menu.
Mike WalekeJune 29, 2018Everything was good, the bagel was the most disappointing and the french toast was the best. They could use some coffee breakfast cocktails.
I love their French Toast 'n I am confident to say, it's the best in town! I always try out new breakfast places but always come back here. Interior - leather booths and chairs... one word, classic!
Dan. MastrettaJuly 30, 2012This is the best diner I went on my trip to Chicago, awesome service, awesome food, and good Foursquare specials. I will come back to chicago just for this Diner.
I love this place. I bring every visitor I have here. Great corned beef and pastrami. The root beer rocks.
Sean Maccarone-ReedJune 27, 2015What a fantastic menu. You can substitute French toast instead of pancakes. Yes please.
MischaAugust 3, 2015Let yourself starve until you can hear your guts and then get here and get the Tom Waits, you'll be remembered if you can finish the whole thing.
Roosevelt CollectionNovember 17, 2011Great breakfast served all day. Authentic Jewish Deli, known for friendly service and Homemade Matzo Ball Soup. Try “Ruben’s Rueben Sandwich” – named after the Owner, who is also an RC resident!
A great classic Jewish deli. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Breakfast all day!- Jonathan SnookMarch 13, 2018I had the French toast with blueberry cream cheese. Delicious! Huge portions, so you might want to share.
The Sawyers Mile High is just that, a mile high pile of meat (roast beef and turkey). I usually can't eat in one sitting.
Shannon LindellAugust 1, 2016The servings are huge and delicious but my favorite is the blonde & carmel root beer!
Anamaria HernandezMay 23, 2015Slow service but the food is amazing. The Bad Ass Breakfast Sandwich is the most perfect breakfast sandwich.
- Eddie MurphyNovember 27, 2014Here is the best collection of hilarious Thanksgiving memes. Turkey Day: Every American's favorite food holiday. Read more
Emily JurlinaOctober 24, 2014The Moshe cristo is excellent. Perfect blend of sweet and savory. Bloody Mary is a little watery. Ask them to go easy on the ice.
Serious EatsMay 20, 2013The corned beef is always a good choice and is surprisingly juicy thanks to a decent amount of fat.
Amanda HuntMay 29, 2015Great candy shop, love the Caesar salad. Awesome place to go with family or on a date!
Mary GoldsteinSeptember 13, 2014French(?) toast---Challah bread--almost as good as NY diners. Super friendly professional staff. Def a return!
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Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd)
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:30 AM–9:00 PM
(312) 212-1112
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.5
"The omelettes for breakfast are great! Super filling and super delicious."
Anamaria Hernandez - 8.5
"First time here after their renovation. Looks great. The corned beef hash skillet was delicious!"
Ivan Vega - 7.9
"This is the place to come for a well done, crispy fried, yolk broken egg. Perfectly cooked and delicious."
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