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    Don's Grill

    4.3 (88 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids

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    Ronda F.

    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.

    Bacon egg and cheese sandwich

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

    Grits with cheese. $0.60 extra for cheese
    Mi S.

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

    Chopped Steak and Eggs
    Julian J.

    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.

    Hannah C.

    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.

    Stephen C.

    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.)

    Thomas G.

    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

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    10 years ago

    Love the breakfast!! Very delicious perfect for late night or any time of day . Also cheeseburgers are great. ;)

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    10 years ago

    Best place to come to when you're drunk on a Saturday night. Greasy food is the key and the hamburgers are to die for.

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    Au Cheval

    Au Cheval

    4.4
    (9.6k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Burgers were awesome. But Antonio was perfect, and went above and beyond making our dinner special…read more It was my first time in the restaurant and asked if the fries of hash was better, he recommended the fries but later surprised us with the hash comped. But that's not all-- he also came with a sunday "just to celebrate" it wasn't anyone's birthday or anniversary but we definitely were in the mood to celebrate after a night talking with him. Thanks for great service and great food, give Antonio a raise he is AWESOME

    Arrived before having to wait more than 30 minutes as others after me had to. I waited no more than…read more20 minutes for a seat. I got sat at the bar area where you can see all the action of the kitchen. The place is busy and full and I think it's awesome that it's an open kitchen cause you can see the magic happening. My waitress was super friendly and seems like she's used to everyone coming in to try the burger lol I heard her repeat the spiel many times. A single patty is 2 and a double is 3z I went with a double but honestly should have done a single. Food came out quick and the burger is super juicy. Fries were hot and delicious and even though it was the simplest burger I've ever had in my life I would say it's one of my top three favorite burgers I've ever had. Can't wait to come back.

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    The cooks were very attentive!
    The cooks were very attentive!
    Crispy Fries & Potato Hash
    Crispy Fries & Potato Hash
    Wings (very sticky so they come with hot towels)

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    Wings (very sticky so they come with hot towels)
    Little Bad Wolf

    Little Bad Wolf

    4.4
    (2.6k reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    We loved and enjoyed this place we drove here after having a craving at midnight and it was one of…read morethe best experiences in the city. The seating was great service was great and food was even better at 1am !!

    The Chronicles of Ragebaiting My Brother continue…read more My brother is a die hard Chicago fan. He visited once during a college internship in 08 and decided he would move to this city. Shout out to him for doing the damn thing. Although I would like to mention it was I who named it and claimed it for myself way back in 2001 after a visit to the city for a college conference. However me and my bestie couldn't figure out how to make it happen on a 20,000 labor organizer salary lmao. So we remain on the east coast while my swagger jacking little brother paints the Windy City red. Anyway because he's so in love with this city and knows its in and outs, I often send him dubious "influencer content" of recent transplants that act like just because THEY just Columbus'd a new spot it must be new to EVERYONE. And the recommendations are often awful and likely paid for (extorted). It sends him into a rage which again - we love. My fave kind of terrible content to send him is Top 10 burger spots in Chicago. The lists are often wrong, outdated, and criminally under seasoned. Every once in a while though there is a fleeting moment of alignment and Little Bad Wolf is it. This truly may be the best burger in Chicago. Food: -Wolf burger - egg fried HARD for me -Bad burger - add egg for my brother -Bad burger - as is for my mom -crab cakes - for SIL -mashed potato- for the toddler -Brussels sprouts for the table The patties were well seasoned and melted in my mouth. I adore crispy onion straws. Beer was crisp and refreshing. Service was outstanding Perfect vibe on a midday Monday Bench and chair seating for all bodies. 100% worth the hype! The menu description is also a good way to annoy your loved ones. See pics for my friend's visceral reaction lmaooo

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    Fresh flowers
    Shrimp Tacos
    Shrimp Tacos
    Bad Burger with fried onion strings

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    Bad Burger with fried onion strings
    DMK Burger Bar

    DMK Burger Bar

    3.9
    (2.1k reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    DMK is one of our absolute favorites. The food is always incredible, and the quality never misses…read more The burgers are cooked perfectly, the toppings are fresh, and the fries are some of the best anywhere. Every time we go, the service is friendly and the atmosphere feels easy and welcoming. We've been going here for 10 years now. It's a place that just gets everything right! Great food, great people, and a consistent experience every visit. Always looking forward to coming back.

    3.5 stars Attention…read morevegetarians: The fries are fried and brined with beef tallow*. You can get a vegetarian version of the sweet potato fries. We popped in here for a quick bite before husband's show in Wrigleyville. It was pretty empty what we arrived and the overall ambiance feels sterile. It did pick up with more tables while we were there. I got the veggie version of the Little DMK and the Lazy Refresher mocktail. *I ordered fries for us to split, which is when the waitress warned me about the fries. I really appreciated the call out, but was surprised it wasn't on the menu itself. Husband got the patty melt and noted that the beef tasted very peppered. Both burgers were fine. My drink was a little sweet, but overall good. Staff was friendly and attentive, but even if I were in the neighborhood, I don't see it as a place we'd frequent.

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    DMK Burger Bar
    Lamb, feta (on top), tapenade, tom and onion salad, tzatzki (on bottom)
    Lamb, feta (on top), tapenade, tom and onion salad, tzatzki (on bottom)
    Green chile, bacon, egg and jack cheese

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