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Eleven City Diner
Diner$$$$
South Loop, Chicago
The experts at Chicago Tribune and Serious Eats recommend this place
"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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Best place in south loop for breakfast. Try the challah french toast. You will be glad you did.
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Art Smith, chef of Table Fifty-Two, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Protein scramble. Read more
James HensleyOctober 30, 2010The schwartzy is amazing. This is the best deli in chicago and a reasonable price for the quality. Highly recommend eating here.
Ashton BartlettMay 18, 2013I come here for the Apple Pie. Flammmme! I'd starve myself just to save calories for this dessert.
Sarah SpillipsAugust 22, 2015If you want to experience a diner - you have to go to this place. Milkshakes and food galore
Rhonda AlexanderFebruary 27, 2012OMG! The Schwartzy is so good, I think I might be addicted! The liver pate` is EVERYTHING!
ShiriBiriJune 5, 2015Good was good but have all these weird rules and regulations like only 2 forms of payment per table. I asked them to break a 20 and the girl was like "I need to check with my manager" wtf
Shannon LittleJuly 31, 2011The French Toast is killer. They also have great bloody marys. If you come on the weekends, expect a wait.
Jill H-WJuly 22, 2012The lox and latke was the best breakfast I had during my one week stay in Chicago. I went back for dinner and had the Rubin's Reuben with pastrami and it was better than any Reuben that I've ever had!
Dan. MastrettaJanuary 16, 2012The food is excellent, Alex is a great Mexican waiter that was really nice and helpful.
The Balsalmic Portabella Shroom Burger is the heartiest veggie sandwich in the City of Chicago & the frozen vodka lemonade is a tasty frosty beverage.
KatieJuly 10, 2012If you think your job is stressful come get a seat by the kitchen-it will leave you thanking god you don't work here.
Angela FisherJanuary 1, 2013Definitely order the breakfast food. It's easily the best stuff on the menu and available all day!
Doug HeimannFebruary 15, 2014Don't come here by yourself, even when they first open, and expect a table. Tried to force me onto the bar, counter, then a two seater table in the very back by the kitchen. I complained, got table.
Suzanne HaireJune 6, 2012food: ok, the server: nice, and unlocking the icecream sample: yum! my food came out wrong TWICE, Yolk was a better experience overall!
Tanarra SJuly 22, 2010Thanks to the Eleven City management team for the follow up on my last tip. I really do love your place, and will be back. No worries.- Di ONovember 13, 2016I nonchalantly ordered a root beer only to discover it costs 6,79 + tax. Be warned.
Thanks to Brad and the rest of the staff! Every time we've been here has been great. And now delivery! It's good to live down the street from Eleven!
Jeffrey HerrJuly 28, 2010Go with the smoked brisket sandwich. No questions asked. You'll thank me! Oh, and tell Brad, the owner, you saw this on Foursquare. He's a great guy!!
Jim MNovember 3, 2010Love the service. Love the atmosphere. This is our second time back--unlock the special on Foursquare!
Jackie Baughman-GuthrieJune 27, 2012Shared the cornbeef sandwich and cheese fries with another person and it filled us up.
KarenOctober 6, 2010I got sick from the cheese fries, don't know why but I'll never get those again :( on the plus side, the cherry cola is the best I've ever had!
Chauncia VLMay 7, 2011I had very good service here! Maggie is great! :-) def. Do the Tom waits 2am breakfast 1987. Amazing!!
- Paul BlackburnOctober 9, 2010The Tom Waits 2AM breakfast was money! Also, be sure to order the 11 city French Toast. Best I have eve had!
Kris ArmstrongDecember 28, 2011DO try the AMAZING peppermint ice cream, and way enough to share for 2 :)
Jon HallJune 18, 2010The Eleven City French Toast and Lox & Latke are both great for breakfast (all day)! Thanks Brad, Larry, and Alejandro!
Guillermo GutierrezOctober 11, 2011You have to try the special horseshoe burger with Wisconsin Chilli Cheese fries!!
KaiJanuary 20, 2012The hands down, greatest sandwich ever is The Springer... Now that you know, order it!
Anthony MatesiMarch 27, 2010Protein scrambler is amazing and very healthy especially if you hold the cheese. If you must, just have mozzarella soooo goood!
Show up after 10:00 a.m. on the weekend to try their Bloody Marys
JustinaDecember 17, 2011Best turkey burger ever... Missing it from Ohio right now! Awesome service, too!
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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
Open until 9:00 PM (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
View menu on https://www.elevencitydiner.com/menus
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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- 7.9
"Great family outing for diner food. Always super nice to kids!"
Lainey Canevaro - 7.2
"The waffles are a must! Can't go wrong with waffles"
Giovanna Fretz - 8.2
"So many options to choose from, you can enjoy something new every time. Amazing skillets and everything else is great and affordable."
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Kristopher Weiss - 8.8
"Get the croissants that you have to let rise overnight to have for breakfast...they are amazing! Both the chocolate and almond are fantastic for weekend breakfast. Delicious!"
Katie - 8.9
"You will need at least a half day to see everything. They have more than just fish too!"
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