I'm sorry to see so many bad reviews, because if it's late at night and you need a serious plate of chow, Golden Nugget will deliver! This location is open 24 hours! I had a sausage and cheese omelet and my boyfriend had the half pound bacon cheeseburger. My omelet was full of meat and cheese. Delish! The chunky potatoes weren't bad, but they were lacking seasoning. The bacon cheeseburger came with curly fries...if they can season those fries, they could do better with the breakfast potatoes. Just sayin'. Our server was attentive, refilled our drinks often, and did her job well. My only complaints are the teeny tiny parking lot (use at your own risk, I suppose) and the prices, which are a little bit on the steep end ($18.99 for my omelet and I think the burger was $19-20) but you are in Chicago where the prices are just typically higher. read more

I was drunk and this was a beacon of light. Golden Nugget is your run of the mill kind of diner. This location is super neighborhood friendly, so thankfully for us, we were staying in the neighborhood. The menu gives Cheesecake Factory so you're in for some literature when you're leafing through the booklet. I ordered the patty melt ($17.99) and shared the turkey blt club ($18.99). The patty melt comes equipped with a third-pound burger topped sautéed onions and melted American cheese on marble rye. The patty melt was melting. Even in my drunken stupor, I could appreciate the marble rye bread which adds a little pizazz to the patty melt. Ten. My friends and I ordered a medley of things including an order of pancakes. Golden Nugget serves up some really fantastic, fluffy pancakes. And breakfast for that matter. Golden Nugget is exactly the type of place when you need what you want. read more

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After getting the urge for diner food, we decided to head to the Golden Nugget. Now, we didn't go into this experience with high expectations as we understand that any diner offering isn't likely to be great quality. Unfortunately, this spot was an insult to that category of breakfast food. I made my own omelette with spinach and mushrooms with a side of the potatoes. The large portions might be considered a plus, but not when they lack flavor and good quality ingredients. The potatoes also seemed as if they were flash-fried straight from the freezer bag they came from--dry and bland. We also got a side of the smiley face chocolate pancakes, which came out as disks of wheat (we ordered regular) flour and chocolate chips. We regretted our decision to stop in and even the free game of bowling couldn't save this spot. You're better off going elsewhere. read more

Golden Nugget - Omelette - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I been going to the golden nugget restaurant for years. It's a great old school style restaurant. Great breakfasts. Chill environment. Prompt service read more

Golden Nugget - Biscuits and gravy - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I absolutely love diners and diner food but this place did not hit the mark. To begin, we got some less than average tasting coffee. We ordered the veggie skillet, make your own omelette and happy face pancake stack. The skillet was really bad. The potatoes tasted like they had been previously frozen and not de thawed or cooked properly. The veggies were a mix of wilted spinach, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes. Half of the onions were raw and there was no seasoning. Then the waitress messed up our order and didn't put in the right code so we got whole grain pancakes instead of the happy face pancakes. We felt bad sending them back. The make your own omelette was fine. On top of all of that, each plate was about $18... I would not recommend eating here. read more

Golden Nugget - Skillet - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Larger to medium sized restaurant with plenty of seating & some parking in the rear. I got Cinnamon Swirl pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs & bacon. Loved the meal. It's open 24 hours so they have a large menu. Highly recommend. read more

Golden Nugget - Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a breakfast craving so came here. Ordered the Bonanza Special ($16.99) Based on the description it seemed pretty good, I got sunny side up eggs and sausage links and two pancakes. Although the plate looked really sad and definitely not worth what we paid. Our server was a very nice lady, checked on us regularly, she was great! Overall food was okay but would definitely pick something else on their menu now that I know read more

Golden Nugget - Bonanza Special Breakfast Combo - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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With its old school diner decor and eccentric cast of characters post midnight, Golden Nugget was exactly what my friends and I needed. Have to start off with the elephant in the room - their menu is stacked. From pancake to melts - whatever your diner comfort dish is, I guarantee Golden Nugget has it on their menu. Overall, food is pretty solid for a place open 24/7, including holidays. Out of curiosity, I ordered the chicken apple compote waffles, which was on the pricier end. I recommend the curly fries over the regular fries though. read more

Golden Nugget - Chicken Apple Compote Waffle - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you are looking for a delicious old fashion styled pancake house I suggest giving Golden Nugget a try. I have driven past this place for years until finally coming in for a post gym breakfast with my girlfriend. We ordered the pancakes, turkey sausage, sunny side up eggs, sausage links, scrambled eggs and biscuits and gravy. The portions were perfect and the food was phenomenal. The food took a little while to come since it was busy. But it was well worth it. I can't wait to come back again. read more

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Amazing service. The waitress is so nice. Place is clean and quiet. Best of all by shopping Ross and petco.

Their parking lot is a nightmare getting into. It's too small, and if your car is a medium size, you will bang it up, just trying to get into their parking lot.. It's too narrow, not enough room to get in. Now I have to take my car in ti get all scratches and dents out.just trying to park my car. You're better off parking on the street. Otherwise the food is good, and the service is ok, depends who you get. Just don't park in their parking lot? read more

Really good waffle actually! Soft and fluffy and would definitely have again. It's a little pricier than I'd like but I would still come back. The service is friendly and swift and it's nice they have a parking lot (it's tiny, but it exists). read more

Surprisingly decent food and quality. We stopped in on a whim. It was a snowy night, and we just wanted comfort food and easy. I thought the prices were high for an unassuming diner, but the portions were huge! Service was not great, kind of rude actually, but I'm sure they deal with a lot of drunk patrons. read more

Golden Nugget - Chicken Tenders, Fresh Biscuits and Gravy - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is really a 3 star review for me, but giving it an extra one for the fact that they were open on Christmas Day! Came here after a movie day at the Regal right down the street and wasn't too keen to make the trek over to Chinatown, Argyle/Uptown, etc. to find a Christmas Day restaurant. This place has been around for as long as I can remember as a kid, but first time actually going! From the outside looking in, it gives the old school diner vibe. And that's exactly what you'll find walking in. Got in just before 6pm, maybe a third to a half of the tables were filled, but you could tell pretty immediately the staff was slammed with orders and severely understaffed. Seemed like it was just the manager and one other front of house person who was serving and the rest were cooks/busboys. We had to wait like 5 minutes to get seated and maybe another 10 or so before we got our orders taken. I opted to get the four deuces which was 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, 2 bacon strips, and 2 pancakes for like $16.99. Also ordered a side of hash browns for another $4. The food was all solid. I especially enjoyed the pancakes, but then again I was craving it quite a bit. Also tried some onion rings from another person and they were decent. Overall, it's pretty standard breakfast diner food. Nothing that's going to knock your socks off, but also nothing was outright terrible. Definitely on the overpriced side, but then again this place is open 24 hours including Christmas Day so surely there's an upcharge for keeping the lights on then. Not some place I'm going to frequent on the often. Especially with some other restaurants including a certain polish sausage place across the street, but if for whatever reason you're trying to eat a breakfast before 7pm or some wicked late night munchies, this place is a decent option. read more

Golden Nugget - 2 Four Deuces, Country Fried Steak, Patty melt w/ subbed onion rings, a side of hash browns - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm a big breakfast guy at night and this place is the spot!! Very good portion of food and is very good! read more

Golden Nugget - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After work this is the best spot to come to. Food is so filling and delicious. Customer service is great! Overall, a very nice place to dine in. My server Linda was so kind. read more

Golden Nugget - Chicken Honey Coconut Chicken Waffle - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

chicken was burnt and small more bread then chicken and service was absolutely terrible no napkins if it weren't for the spoon one we wouldn't had any and 30+ for soup n chicken waffles read more

Golden Nugget - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was on par to usual diners. It was good! The space we sat in was a little chilly and the service was a little slow however the food did the job! Check this spot out if you want a no frills easy delicious meal! read more

Women with dark hair and Halloween skeleton costumes commits fraud and purposely does it. Came in for pickup not dine in October 25 2025 3:30pm. The lady ringing me up didn't even pack my order ask if I want to tip. I put no ! Then she "mistakenly" erases my order and says oh no I forgot if you said you wanted to give a tip I said no and once again put no tip. I realized when I left that she want back a third time to give herself a whole 20% tip. I came back in and gave her a friendly smile to see how this interaction would go she didn't even budge then ignored me so someone else could deal with her problem. This is absolute fraud and by the interaction I can tell it wasn't her first time stealing peoples money !! She would've had to override the card a 3rd time to leave her a tip. BEWARE FRAUD CREDIT CARD FRAUD read more

The Nugggg!!! A true late night gem! This place is right up the street and I've been there for breakfast, but came in after a late night out the other week. You see quite the cast of characters around midnight. The elderly couple getting a jump start on their day, the local hipsters showing a local classic the love it deserves, 2nd shifters fueling for the next day, and ne'erdowells like myself binging before a alcohol induced sleep. Service as always was impeccable. They're always so kind and patient in there. Don't expect frills, with the classic diner set up, just good stick to your ribs greasy spoon goodness. I had an omelette with sausage, peppers, onions, and cheese PLUS a whole ass stack of pancakes. SO MUCH FOOD!!! I wasn't mad that I had delicious breakfast leftover the next morning read more

I love a great breakfast place! And when it comes to breakfast, this place has the options! It's a comfort food diner so keep that in mind going in. They have every imaginable combination of sweet/salty/savory breakfast plate possible and hot coffee to wash it down. I've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. The portions are adequate to say the least, the service is good, and overall the menu is accurate in its description of what you're going to receive. The prices are a bit high for this sort of food without the "hipster atmosphere ". However once you realize that you don't need weird music, PBR, and communal picnic tables to jazz up your breakfast experience, they don't seem that unacceptable. Overall a great breakfast place that gives you exactly what you expected. read more

Golden Nugget - Chorizo Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food is always great, but the service depends on the waitress. I asked for cholula sauce, and it never came. The waitress didn't even ask if we needed coffee or water. We were there for at least 1 hour, and she asked just 2 times if we were ok. When she finally came to ask if we wanted boxes to go, I said yes and reminded her about my cholula, she was mad and told me we always have to remind her because they're not perfect and always forget. I could've remined her but she only came 2 times to our table. Graciela was the waitress. read more

Golden Nugget - Graciela was the waitress - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is an old school golden nugget. It is just as I remember 30 years ago. The food is great. The staff is phenomenal. Everything here is perfect. Come here in the morning, come here in the afternoon, come here late at night. You will not be disappointed. read more

Very comforting food, and taste good. Little pack late night but services moves fast to get you seated. But the downside is you'll have to wait for water and your food and probably get your check yourself. For a place this busy you need to get more workers. If you can truly wait for your food go for it otherwise go somewhere else. read more

Golden Nugget - Italian Meatloaf Combo - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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BUG FOUND IN FOOD, NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT IT. The service was a long wait, I will say there were only limited staff but I did find a bug in food and when I mentioned it during check out the waitress just looked and me and said nothing, didn't even apologize for a bug being in my food. Very unsanitary. As for the ambiance, there was a guy in the corner booth taking swigs of Jack Daniels. Will not be returning again. read more

Golden Nugget - BUG FOUND IN FOOD - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Horrible service, we were seated and the waitress kept passing us, we were never served water, utensils nor we were acknowledged e penthouse we were waiting. Other people came to the restaurant and she immediately assisted them, even took their orders. After at least 10 minutes we decided to leave. Woll.never visit and do not reco.mend if you are a mixed couple. The preference seems to be for their own kind. read more

Screwed up an order, bag was stapled shut (so I couldn't check it) and a I had to drive 15 mins to fix it. Took waaaay too long to fix it and then the manager (or whoever helped me) gave me attitude. I didn't curse, I didn't scream or yell, I asked them for extra pancakes as a fix, and she confronted me after I ALREADY had to deal with my pissed off family. Then, we went through the bag without it stapled, and she handed me an un-stapled bag...guess that wasn't 'policy' after all. Don't get carry-out from here...come to think of it, if all their managers and servers behave this way, don't go here at all! And this is a heads-up...I will now no longer accept stapled, taped, or 'stickered' bags...from ANY establishment...fast food or otherwise. I'm sick of this crap! I should be able to sit there and CHECK MY ORDER to make sure nothing is messed up. I shouldn't have to deal with weird looks when double-checking, and I ESPECIALLY shouldn't have to deal with attitude when YOU SCREWED UP THE ORDER!!!!! If you want to spend the time going over the order with me, THEN staple it shut, fine! But I have ZERO confidence in every restaurant now, and I should be excused for my lack of confidence when an entire order can be RUINED by one missing component and I'm paying way more than I'm used to for a screwed-up order! Okay, off my soapbox...just encouraging EVERYONE to double-check carry-out orders from now on. read more

Delicious breakfast and every time we order to go- it is hot and delish when we get home. I have not eaten in the restaurant but we have picked up several times. And all the condiments are in the bag. Syrup for my pancakes always in the bag!! read more

I admit we only stopped here unplanned, on Christmas Eve after 11pm. We picked up a visiting relative from a late O'hare flight and there was nothing to eat where she was to stay. My brother remembered this location on the way. There is a parking lot but it's kind of small and cramped. We came in and had good, attentive service (for a while). There were a few parties there but we had spaces to stretch out and breathe. At that hour I really only wanted decaf coffee and something sweet. I shared the strawberry pancakes. The relative had a sandwich and french fries with no salt. The portions were huge, and it was economical but not super cheap. The only downside was having to hunt for the waitress to give us the bill, but on the eve of a holiday and having some privacy it was no big deal. The place was festively decorated but next time I'll take a picture of the food! read more

Golden Nugget - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Me and my family went for a late night breakfast. We waited at the table for 20 minutes with no service . She came then left us without asking for any water or coffee . We walked out and let them know the service was bad . The manager said with an attitude "we're busy" When we only seen three tables occupied while the rest was empty . All four of us do not recommend . Very bad staff with attitude and bad service read more

soooo good. we got french toast plate with a bunch of sides (curly fries, pancake, mac and cheese, hash browns, eggs and bacon) pancake was the best pancake i've ever had it was so fluffy and good read more

Came here with a few friends after a night out. The waitress who served us was friendly and nice. They had a variety of foods to choose from. If you want breakfast foods or savory lunch/ dinner foods, they have it all. I gotta say the Benedict Florentine is my go to and this place didn't disappoint. They give u a large amount of food and nothing was cooked poorly. Our water and coffee were always being refilled without asking so that was nice. If you are sick of going to Denny's or IHOP, try this place out. Parking wasn't bad at all either, but then again I went here pretty late. read more

Golden Nugget - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for a "breakfast for dinner" and it was amazing! I ordered waffles with fresh fruit which was so tasty! The price was reasonable and the service was quick. I highly recommend stopping here for any meal! read more

Food and service were both good, but it ended up being $65 dollars for me and my boyfriend to both eat breakfast. Just can't justify the price for a diner. We ordered a breakfast skillet and a chicken fried steak with coffees, nothing crazy. read more

The food stinks and is overpriced...that little side salad was $6 need I say more. I can go to a nice Italian restaurant for the price of a meal here and actually enjoy my food. read more

Golden Nugget - Side salad - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in the area so why not stop by The Nugget. Though the exterior may be dated the interior is not. It has been some years since I have been here. They updated the spot. Good job though I am a fan of the nostalgia. I was greeted promptly by a nice lady who actually was my server too. Talk about wearing many hats. Lol. She gave me what I needed as soon as I sat down...coffee!!! Took food order. I used the men's room to wash my hands. It was decorated nicely. Only suggestion would be to have some smell goods in there. I ordered my usual...The Mexican Skillet. U would think at some point they would mess it up, change the recipe but nope. Still like I remembered it...darn good. Only ate 1/2...took rest home with me. The server remained good. Place was not that crowded. It was clean. Tvs were on plus good music. I'm glad I stopped by. It took me back some years. read more

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My wife works down the street at Joann fabrics so I wanted to give this place a try for quite a long time. My wife ordered the apple pancakes which absolutely looked amazing. I ordered the Tennessee steak and pancakes and I absolutely thought the pancakes were delicious. Huge and fluffy. The steak was really good too. My wife and I really like breakfast all day places and greasy spoon type places. We will definitely be back read more

Always good service the staff is always friendly. Breakfast is always uber filling. I should probably skip the pancakes. read more

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I'm ALL ABOUT greasy spoon diners that have a divey atmosphere. I gave Golden Nugget a try because I wanted a simple, hearty breakfast for lunch. The food fell just short of being a Golden experience. Customer parking lot available. However, at 1:00PM on a Saturday, it was completely full. Street parking, also, available. We were seated right away, but the place was still semi busy. I ordered the Chicken Fajita Omelette with toast, and substituted the side rice/beans for hash browns. Huge portion, but underwhelming taste. Some of the chicken bits had gristle, and was extremely dry. The onions and green peppers tasted like they were cooked for 15 seconds. The hash browns were soft and had no taste. With the way my meal tasted, it could have been prepared in 10 minutes, but took 30 minutes. I tried a bit of the Oreo Pancakes. These pancakes are for super, super sweet tooth eaters only. Large portion. Service was 3.5 stars! It was the highlight of our interaction with this restaurant. I did notice it took a bit for our waters to be filled and a bit of coaxing to for more hot tea water and hot sauce. There are better diners in the area for cheaper and half the price. All together our tab was $35 for an omelette, sweet pancakes, tea, a side of bacon. The service was good with large portions, but the food was less than mediocre in taste. read more

Open 24 hours which is excellent! Good service. Great diner staples. Nothing not to love.