This is a great "hole in the wall" no frills diner. Small place, with counter seating and the grill is right there. The food is good and inexpensive and they're one of the few places still open 24 hours!! If you want breakfast at 11 pm or a burger and Fries at 4 am after going out, this is your place. I've been a few times and have always been greeted and ordered very quickly. read more

Hands down my favorite place! I love everything from here! The staff is so nice too and very efficient! I usually go get breakfast but i went in for lunch on Sunday and got a bacon cheeseburger and it was one of the best burgers I've had in a while. Their fries are so crispy too! My fav little diner read more

Don's Grill - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came in for the 1st time last Sunday and I wish I've come in sooner. Fast, cooked to order food with great prices! It's exactly what you would expect from a diner. Seating on stools at counter only. I would say it sits 25-30. I was there at 7am and had no problem getting a seat but as I drive by later in the day around 9am it is pretty packed. I will be back more often! read more

what the hell. had the most horrendous "steak" after getting rained on sideways. honestly a crime that they would call that hockey puck slab of meat a steak. took one bite, put the rest of my over priced food in a box and slid the "steak" to the end of the counter. the sweet older lady asks me what was wrong with it, and i followed that with "everything about it." in retrospect i should've told her that the fact it was still on my bill was the main issue. still paid full price and tipped well because im a dawg. im usually unbothered by things like this, on the other hand i was looking forward to a good breakfast and received quite the opposite. im sure they do a fine job in general, but that was a horrible start to my day. peace and love, maybe you'll get em next time, but i will certainly not be involved. read more

I like it here! Don't expect a trendy type of spot, but a great place to go with a partner or a friend to just eat in peace. Food is good, homey , and fresh. Made right in front of you. If you're late night people like me and my partner , check it out for great breakfast/ lunch food after hours. read more

Always a classic spot to visit late night or when you have those classic diner cravings. Great burgers, friendly service, delicious breakfast. read more

Stop by today because I forgot my water bottle. The customer service was great. She offered me water. I looked around in. Everybody's plate was super clean so that tells me that this place has good food even though I didn't eat definitely a spot you would try customer service is superb. read more

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Good food , great prices and service was helpful. If you are looking for a place to get a good breakfast this is it.

Food was amazing my 1st time here with my friends & cousins. Friendly service & nice location read more

Great service. Great food. Really nice old school vibe. The owner is very kind and welcoming. My new favorite neighborhood diner read more

Don's Grill - Bacon egg and cheese sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid diner. Fast service. Decent country fried steak. Canned corned beef hash. Don't sit to the right. It's the bathroom. read more

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This dinner makes the best breakfast sandwich you will have in the city. Quick, clean and friendly service.

Good breakfast spot, when looking for it you might end up passing it so take your time when you get close. The parking lot is very small. The service was on point and the food was tasty. I went in the morning so the food was hot and fresh. I would definitely be going back. read more

Don's Grill - Chopped Steak and Eggs - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My food was super fresh and the chef was sooo sweet. Would definitely be back. I got a steak sandwich with no cheese and French fries. read more

Don's Grill - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

From the street it looks like any drive-by 24 hour greasy spoon diner. The parking lot is smaller fitting about 10 cars and like any all-night grill is littered with remnants of busted taillights. But at least they have a parking lot and it's adds character. Now the neighborhood used to be kind of tough but is on the upswing and the customer base is diverse. I showed up at lunch time when they were busy and considering it's about 10 or 12 stools snd a counter to eat at so I was lucky a few people were leaving so I grabbed a seat. Now like I said from the street it doesn't look like much but when you walk inside that's when the magic happens. Inside it is super clean and it's all obvious the folks here put a lot of elbow grease into it. The few street diners that are still around have really upgraded and Don's is no different. Behind the counter were two servers snd two grill cooks and everybody was hustling. One of my favorite things is to watch the cooks work their magic in front of the grill. Working a diner grill as a short order is an art and these guys were masters. They moved with ease and had a rhythm together. The servers were super friendly and moved in time just like the cooks. They knew their business and knew how to get by each other in a small confined area never missing a beat or taking a wrong order. These are the folks that make up this kind of place. They are the life's blood of the old school counter diner. The menus are usually pretty limited so having already had a greasy catering breakfast on the studio lot I opted for a cheeseburger. I wish I had done breakfast here as the way these guys worked the grill and the breakfast they put out was fantastic. The cheeseburger or rather got he cheeseburger if I am to be honest was pretty dam good. It wasn't greasy and burnt and had very fresh crisp lettuce on top with tomato and done grilled onions wedged between a poppy seed burger bun. The fries were standard but not dripping with grease like other places. They too were crisp and cooked well. Even the condiments were top brand name and not off brands on the cheap. The napkins were solid and large that stayed together when you use them. You can always tell a place by the quality of napkin and Don's is quality. I be returning to Don's late night fir breakfast as I love diner characters and this place is film noir all the way, guys straight out if a Damon Runyon story. Try Don's grill out for yourself. (For those who do read my reviews I greatly appreciate it. I will have a surprise fir all as I'll be taking my review show on the road driving and reviewing cross country very soon. Places no one would think of reviewing. Hope you keep reading and enjoying.) read more

Don's Grill - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pilson classic! Open 24/7 love their food and customer service is always 10/10. My personal favorite is their omelette. And their prices can't be matched super affordable and great portions! read more

Lying in my bed at the time craving breakfast, I decided on visiting 'Don's Grill' despite the many diners I could have visited within a shorter radius of my apartment. Don's has always captured my eye while driving enroute to Little Village neighborhood, intriguing me with its old-fashioned diner appearance. Furthermore, I walked in to Don's immediately looking for a seat which there were not many in its small dining area. I was fortunate to find a seat next to an older friendly gentleman out of the few open with some held by customers belongings which was slightly irritating. The dining area appeared just like its old-fashioned exterior which makes me personally think about my teenage years working at Steak 'n Shake. During my visit I could not help but to continuously think how small the kitchen area is, but the employees coincide perfectly together like one machine; serving its customers despite working all in the same area. It works out because they catch things other restaurants miss, such as that customer needing to order, a customer needing a fill-up on a beverage, or even that customer ready to check out. All you have to do is sit there an admire this tight-knit, well-lubricated machine and best believe someone will get right to you. As for my order, I ordered the 'Ham off the Bone & Eggs' despite taking an interest in the 'Ham Scrambler' which is pretty much the same thing even though with the scrambler you get 3 Eggs instead of 2, the ham is diced, and the price is 50 cents more. Customer service was so quick that I did not get the chance to read the book I brought or let alone make future plans. Hell, once I ordered I hopped on Yelp to add notes and before I knew it my food was in front of me which I cannot complain. And literally, I was asked three different times by three different employees if I wanted hot sauce which is how mindful this machine works. Attentive during my visit; taking visual notes of the heartwarming employee-to-customer interaction which had a friendly holiday spirit like vibe. It prompted me to interact with the employees in realization that I was in a genuine place, as well as realizing that Don's is truly a hidden gem! In closing, I'am quite positive that I will return because I enjoyed my meal, as well as the positive environment at this restaurant. With that being said, I most definitely recommend Don's Grill. ~Blessings~ Thomas G read more

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I read another review on here that compared it to a Waffle House and that is absolutely correct. It's a gritty, low-key diner. No frills, basic menu, and so so good. For less than $25 we got, 2 coffees (free refills) and 2 full breakfast meals: (1) 1/2 lb chopped steak with 3 eggs and hashbrowns (2) 2 x 4, which included 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, 2 bacon strips; and for $2 extra I substituted for french toast and added hash browns. Everything was delicious and the wait staff is incredibly sweet and attentive. I do caution, though, if you dine-in, it's very cramped. I didn't get a photo, but there's only counter seating. There aren't any tables and the restaurant is very small. It was busy when we went on a Saturday at noon. All seats were taken and everyone was elbow to elbow. They do have a parking lot, but it's also very small and there's only space for about 5 cars. read more

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My favorite breakfast place I've been going here since I was a child very busy place but they get the breakfast made perfect.

Nice greasy spoon place for late nights and early mornings . Good staff , quick good ole American food . I enjoy their burgers and breakfast . I go here a lot! I should have stock in this place read more

Tee M-D..OMG, I have been riding past this diner for years. One morning I had a craving for some old fashion breakfast.. then I remembered passing this diner that says "ham off bone" well, to make a long story short...it was awesome!! I have been coming almost twice a week. This is now the family spot for breakfast.. fast service, detailed. My favorite spot!!! read more

This was a nice diner. We had Great service and Good food! Thanks for the suggestion!

Homey, welcoming and overall an amazing customer experience. Food is simple and great, and customer service is the best I've ever seen in Chicago. You always want to go back. Great Food place for late night study breaks, early morning breakfast, or in general food cravings. I never felt the need to write a review on yelp, until I visited Don's. Everyone come visit. PLUS it's 24/7 read more

This diner is pretty average. Their menu has good selection for any time of the day. Food is OK. Service is friendly and efficient.

Probably one of the most confortable and relaxing places in the area. This place is a bar style kind of place. Not many seats. So don't bring your whole family, unless its just a few people. The menu is very simple and with some good choices. I loved the whole experience. We ordered french toast, coffee, chocolate milk and side of bacon. Coffee was ok not as strong for my liking. French toast were very good. We were sitting right behind the cooks cooking and everything seemed so delicious. Pleople here make you feel like home. Prices are not bad at all. I will be comming back soon. read more

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Great spot to eat. Good service and great atmosphere. The food was delicious too. The food came out as ordered

Came in this morning with my Boyfriend and as expected Don's Grill did not disappoint! They were pretty busy and fortunately for us we didn't have to wait long before we got to be seated. Also, as always we were immediately greeted and welcomed!! I gotta hand it to these Ladies, they really know how to brighten up your morning. I ended up ordering my usual, The Veggie Omelette - Side of Hash browns & Wheat Toast. My Boyfriend ended up ordering the Steak & Stack, this meal is pretty hefty, it came with Steak - 3 Eggs - 3 Pancakes!! Check out the photo if you're wondering just how big this meal is! Everything was great! The food is always good, The conversation with the staff always brings smiles and lots of laughs, and the atmosphere is just so welcoming! Seriously, if you're a local and haven't been to Don's Hamburger Grill you're totally missing out!! Check this place out, you will not be disappointed! read more

Don's Grill - Veggie Omelette & a side of Wheat Toast! $6.99!!!!! - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been coming here since the 1960s when it opened (my grandparents lived around the corner on W 19th Street). When I was a kid it was so exciting to come in there and order a burger. Now 60 years later I still visit this place when in the area. They seem to be thriving, so must be doing something right. Usually I have come at midday at which time one very efficient and friendly guy is working. This last time we came for breakfast and it was very busy....I had to ask a guy to move over so that my son and I could both sit down and eat. Breakfast was great, I ordered biscuits and gravy with sausage patties and scrambled, for the simple reason that I have never eaten biscuits and gravy. Was way too much for me to finish it, but I enjoyed what I ate. I will be back, as it's a tradition. read more

pre-cooked patty's reheated, burger taste old. Lettuce full of water on my burger. Way too much salt on the fries.

If not one of the best places to get grits with cheese, but call your order in for quicker service. You can get the old school foods of way back when, there is a door to the left that used to hold a slot machine way back when. It was illegal back than so they hid it. Wonderful stories to be told and just a great Road 66 kind of joint and food made right in front of you. read more

Came here last weekend for the PR Fest. After Betty's Blue Star Lounge we came here. I wasn't hungry myself; they had some breakfast food and I had coffee w/ cream and sugar. Damn good coffee though; perhaps next time I'm in the area I'll try one of those burgers and fries to go with my shake... read more

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This seems like an authentic-feel of a diner that serves great bacon cheeseburgers with freshly fried fries. Yum. The patty is quite juicy and the bacon is fried perfectly. Service is quick, efficient, and quite friendly. I love sitting at the counter. There is a lot available, and this place is a few minutes off of the Eisenhower. Great place to check out. I can't wait to come back to try their breakfast items as well. Prices are awesome - two burger meals with an RC costs us about $15. Wowzers! +bacon cheeseburgers +cute diner read more

Me and my dad decided to stop here before going on the pink line to get to the bulls game. This place was decently crowded for the size and although there was only one man working the grill it had really fast and great service. Because there was only one worker it did take a lil bit for him to take our order but after he did the food was cooked to perfection and served to us in around 10 mins. When I went to give him a nice tip he told me to keep it because he took so long. That's just the kind of great service you want to see from this type of restaurant. Obviously I still insisted he take the tip and he wished us a fun time at our game. This will definitely be a place I'll eat at again in the future. read more

I used to like this place and love the ladies that work there. I called to order while on my way and found out that they were closed for work being done at 5pm. This is the second time this has happened to me so I voiced my displeasure considering I only get a half hour for lunch. Proper signs and information about such work would have allowed me to just head elsewhere. After voicing my displeasure I was told to get f'd. Not sure if he was the owner but real classy brother and strong words over the phone. What I can't understand is why not do the work on the midnight so you affect the least amount of people. read more

So the cook looks like he's fresh out, and doesn't wash his hands but that's what any Waffle House cook looks like where I'm from. This is my first time in Chicago and I came here at 4 am for the ribeye steak and eggs and when I say superb. IMMACULATE! The food surpassed my expectations. The cook and the waitress who is an older elderly woman who kinda limps around were very sweet. I will be back!!! read more

I ordered from Don's for delivery so I can't really comment on the service or atmosphere, but the food was good. The burger was two thin patties and did not disappoint. I would recommend trying it. I also got fries and they were nothing special. Could have used more salt. I would order again and it sounds like they have really good breakfast food so I will try that out and add to my review! read more

Do you want 2 sunny side up eggs? Make em at home. BUT if you want the hash browns and english muffin with some of the best damn ham off the bone then go to Don's. Stool seating and it gets crowded. Not fancy but authentic grill food. You can watch them cook it if you like. I'm fantasizing about the ham right now........ read more

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Holy smokes, this is the best diner I have ever been to! If you'd like a regional history lesson with your 3am omelette, this is the place to go. The incredibly cute and chatty counter waitress has quite a few funny stories and the gentleman who's cooking your food couldn't be more charming. They boast an extensive menu of artery clogging goodness which is what most people who are up that late need anyway. A great late night spot for South Siders who like their servers full of life. I can't wait to bring all of my friends there! read more

YUMMY!!!! Where do I begin??? The breakfast sandwich is plenty scrumptous with a side of coffee. If you are a night owl like me and with a place that never closes the pancake stack served with ham off the bone is sure to hit the spot. The establishment is old fashion trucker stop with the spinning stools to sit on. You can watch your food cooked right before your eyes since the kitchen is right in front of you. Did I mention super fast service too! read more

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This is my favorite diner in Chicago. It has an old school long counter filled with old men on spinny cracked-vinyl stools. It smells like a diner should - of fresh grease and fresh coffee. The staff is colorful and hilarious. The food is perfect greasy spoon goodness. I recommend.....everything. In fact, I'm going to go and get some pancakes right now. read more