Absolute staple in our neighborhood, and for good reason! Living next door, we've become regulars. The menu is just massive, breakfast all day, insanely good boozy milkshakes, and basically anything you could possibly crave at any hour. What we love most is the vibe, I t's a 24-hour spot that somehow still feels like your friendly mom-and-pop diner. Service is always top-notch, attentive, quick, and they make you feel like family even though it's a decent sized space. Rarely any wait, unless you hit that Sunday after church rush, and even then it moves quickly because it's nice and spacious. No cons here: clean bathrooms, great prices, generous portions. From their famous patty melts to pancake specials is just solid. read more

My family and I have visited Griddle 24 a few times over the years and we've ordered pick up twice. It's okay food, open 24 hrs and it's in the neighborhood so it's convenient. Today I ordered delivery from the website and upon delivery I was given the wrong food. I called the restaurant and the lady on the phone was rude. I told her I received the wrong food, she checked the order and she realized the restaurant got the order confused. I ordered a steak skillet, they sent me a half cooked steak. (see photo) She tells me she doesn't have any delivery people available and all she can tell me is sorry. She confused me by saying the website that said griddle24.com is not ran by the actual restaurant so she can't refund my money. I'm VERY upset and I feel like they've stolen my money. I ordered what I wanted, I paid for what I wanted, and at no fault of my own, I can't get the food I ordered nor can I get my money back. They'll never see me nor my family again. WORSE CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! DO NOT RECOMMEND!! read more

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I moved to Chicago from the Detroit area. Here, we've got Coney Islands and diners everywhere - ANY of them have better tasting food than Griddle 24. I've tried this place twice, maybe 6 months apart, most recently coming back in November I believe. Just no. For the price, the food is so greasy and I always leave disappointed. I hate to leave a bad review because the staff are always so kind, I just can't justify spending another penny at this place. Come to metro Detroit and go to a Leo's or Kirby's Coney Island, I promise you our diner food is better. read more

Griddle 24 - Omelette with hash browns - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If I could less stars, I would. Those place made us wait an hour and a half to even get any food. Word test ice and experience ever. Would never come back read more

Up early and there are not that many places to chose from. GLAD I found this place! GREAT staff, and that's at 6am on a Saturday morning! Food was really good! Try it for sure! read more

The food didn't taste great, even after a late night in the city but it did the job. Ambiance can't expect much when it's after midnight, so I'll excuse the hot mess. Service was good, our server Carlos was quick and attentive. I'd come back for a late night vibe! read more

Griddle 24 - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Diner is 24-hours and they have all day $12 specials that are huge portions and delicious. After Second City show, we were starving and looking to grab a warm meal on the way back to our hotel. Griddle 24 met our needs. We ordered the Chicken Marsala, Southwest Salad, Chicken Parmesan, and Greek chicken. All, except Southwest salad were on the $12 special menu that came with a salad or soup and were generous portions. We also got a chocolate cake to boot. Comforting warm food and hospitable staff on a chilly Chicago evening. This diner was a great experience. read more

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I feel like diners are sometimes hit or miss but this was definitely a HIT! Came with friends after a night out and everything we got was super filling. The portion sizes are massive, so be prepared to EAT or take leftovers home. I got the Popeye Scrambler without spinach. Pancakes came on the side and it was super filling. I'd definitely recommend. Other people we came with got pancakes and the other scramblers - everything I tried a bite of was really delicious. We were able to sit immediately and our server was pretty attentive considering how busy the place was. Overall, it's a cute space for a cold winter morning and I'd definitely recommend if you're craving some diner food! Love the decor. read more

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I've been coming to this same breakfast spot for years and eat here multiple times a week for work meetings or with my family. It's a great mom and pop 24hr diner where the staff will actually get to know your name, and you can sit in a cozy booth with friends or family. Their breakfast deals are phenomenal (check out the 2x2x2; or my favorite the Popeye's Scrambler). My wife typically enjoys the corned beef hash & eggs or a Reuben. Pancakes are a must. We sometimes come as a family for dinner after the kid's sports games and I love their $12 dinner specials (especially the chicken kabob plate) while my kids always just get the Mickey Mouse pancake. Either way, this is THE Diner to go to in River North and the Near North Neighborhood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Love having them in this neighborhood! read more

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As I awoke bleary eyed and hungry on a Saturday, the first thought I conjured was that of diner food. After a quick search, we decided on Griddle 24. Upon entering the restaurant, you are immediately immersed in the chaos of 24 hour diner. We were seated at the bar, which gave us a front row view of the kitchen window. It was impressive to witness the volume of orders being handled by the staff. They seem to have an efficient system, but it can lead to incorrect orders. In our brief time there, we saw a few being sent back from wait staff, including mine. I ordered the Española omelette, sans cheese, but my request was mistakenly omitted. After receiving the correct order, it came back undercooked and lacking any discernible flavor. The chocolate chip pancakes were of perfect diner quality--crispy edges and chock full of chips. Griddle 24 is a nice stop if you want a quick breakfast, but beware the lack of attention to detail. read more

Griddle 24 - Española (with cheese) - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had some pretty filling stuff at this always open diner. It actually may close some times so just know Griddle 24 is one of the places to get breakfast, lunch, or anything. Lots of the fairly typical offerings to be expected. There's burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Finding a good time to come here is a crapshoot. It's always open and that means you can come at any time figuratively and literally. The place typically gets busy in the morning because they have massive choices including omelettes. Also it's great for late night munchies after having fun. May seem like a surprising place to get vegetarian choices but they have these. It's about $16 for the Impossible Burger. We each got this while I left the cheese off, but got it with avocado and the choices of sides. A lot of entrees to look through on the menu. There's pasta as well as sandwiches like paninis. Get here literally whenever you want to because it's always open of course. It's located close to the Chicago Avenue Brown Line station. There's a few things even for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Griddle 24 - Impossible Burger - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place. Scrumptious food. Fast, attentive, amiable service. Good value. You won't be disappointed. read more

Griddle 24 totally exceeded my expectations. The French toast was perfect and actually one of the best I've had in the city. Service was fast, even with the decent AM crowd. I'll definitely be back to try the boozy shakes next time! - AD read more

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I love a good diner and griddle 24 is exactly that. When we arrived there were a lot of people waiting. You have to put your name on the waitlist and be present inside the diner to get a seat. Once we were seated, I ordered the veggie omelette with a side of hashbrowns and chocolate chip pancakes. The food was pretty standard. The omelette and hash browns were a bit bland and the pancakes were standard but nothing super remarkable. read more

Griddle 24 - Veggie omelette - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love their souls, especially broccoli cheddar and pea soup! Ambiance is family oriented and service is quick, efficient and friendly. So many dessert options! Love that it's open 24/7 and prices are very fair. Lots of boozy options! read more

The bathroom was obviously very tagged up for the location is in the city, thats fine though it's a friendly location with friendly hosts but a moody server. the strawberry milkshake was perfect. it was not having ice cream taste like dennys, dennys has a bad strawberry milkshake, griddle has the best strawberry milkshake! the tables were clean. the cups were clean. read more

Griddle 24 - Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For those seeking a premier dining experience in Chicago, Griddle 24, located at 340 W. Orleans St. and N. Chicago Ave., is highly recommended. read more

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It feels like the urban diner that is its tagline. The menu offers all the staples you would find on a diner menu, eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, etc. If you come here during the usual breakfast, brunch or lunch hours, be prepared to wait. You can order food for carryout at the bar. I ordered the pastrami sandwich and the pastrami was a bit dry and stringy. I loved the sweet potato fries! They are a bit soft at most places, but somehow the Griddle managed to make them crispy like regular fries. Maybe they double fry them? This was the star of the show. The cole slaw was the runner up because it was fresh, crunchy and nice complement to the pastrami. I would come back, but I wouldn't wait in a long line for a table. read more

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After living just down the street from Griddle 24 for a year and a half, I finally gave it a try! As a Jersey local, I've been missing the 24/7 diner experience, so I was excited to check this place out after passing it so many times. I ordered the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito for takeout, which came with rice and sour cream. It was exactly what I was hoping for--classic, solid diner food that hit the spot. Nothing overly fancy, but exactly the comforting, satisfying meal you expect from a diner. I'll definitely be stopping by Griddle 24 whenever I'm craving diner food. And knowing they're always open makes it the perfect spot for late-night cravings or a post-night-out meal! read more

Griddle 24 - Breakfast Burrito - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic breakfast! The countryside skillet was packed will food. You can easily split it or get 2 meals from it. It was the first time I've also had a restaurant make their hashbrowns crispy. The restaurant was packed and it truly feels like you're in a classic diner. The prices are very good for the quantity you get and the service was very helpful in getting the things you needed and answering questions. They also had Spanish speaking staff which was used a few times to help customers. Definitely going back! Now I just have to figure out whether to get the same delicious thing or something new! read more

Griddle 24 - Countryside Skillet - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was meh. I know it is a diner but I've had way better diner food for the same price. The sandwich was okay but it was under seasoned and tasted bland. The French onion soup was better. The waitress disappeared for a long time before drinks and before food so we were there for a longer time than we wanted. read more

Griddle 24 - Pastrami Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The blast sandwich was great with the sweet potato fries. I would definitely order it again when I'm not on the run. Also, the ladies that took care of me that early in the morning were gracious and comforting with great customer service. The restaurant was clean and inviting. read more

Average place open 24 hours which is awesome since it's in River North area, but really just like a Denny's.

Finally visited this iconic diner. It really did not disappoint. We were at a nearby bar and needed to get some dinner before heading home. Upon arrival, we were seated at a spacious booth. For food recommendations we were told by staff that the burger was good, the kebabs were good and also the pancake breakfast with bacon. We decided to roll with the recommendations and get an Acalpoco Burger and Kebabs. Both these came with soup. Food: I ordered the Kebabs which was chicken, rice, pita, greek salad, and sauce. I was impressed with this dish and even more surprised by the French Onion soup. While the soup looked cheesy (no punt intended), it was really good. The onion broth had a deep flavor. My husband devoured his burger so it must have been good. He also like his chicken noodle soup. Drinks: They serve beer, wine and cocktails at this establishment. I grabbed a Osyter Bay White wine and it was nice and cold. My husband got the IPA on tap. Overall a good experience. I believe our waitress name was Maria (Maria with the red hair). She was so friendly and informative. Glad we got to try this place. If in the area again, I would go here but I need to still try the White Palace diner also. read more

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Nobody goes to a 24 hour diner expecting gourmet level quality, but even then I struggled to finish my meal. I had ordered a basic meal of burger and fries and everything tasted straight from the freezer. If it weren't 4 AM and I was starving, I doubt I would finish my meal. Service was also unbelievably slow. I would recommend finding a fast food spot before visiting here if you're downtown and looking for a late night bite. read more

The service was great. We were sat immediately. I ordered the mimosa and the country fried chicken and eggs. The food was fresh and very good! We were in town visiting and this was right by our Airbnb. Definitely a great spot for a quick bite to eat! read more

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Friendly service prompt also. Classic diner breakfast spot 2222 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, 2bacon strips and 2 pancakes $15.99! Nice and clean. I love the warm vibe here! read more

Griddle 24 - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is great. Everyone is friendly and has an incredible menu with lots of items. Gluten free items as well. This is across the street from one of our places and it's always good. Basic diner food but always large portions and very good. We go for late night ice cream sometimes and they have lots of specials. Highly recommend read more

Griddle 24 - Chicken Parm dinner special $12.99. Huge portion. - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Griddle 24 is a great spot to grab breakfast. It was located close by my hotel , with a short 10 minute walk. The service was great , walking into the restaurant we were greeted by a friendly host . Our server was awesome . She had great suggestions and was so friendly. There were tons of options to choose from on the menu. I definitely recommend this spot . read more

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I work near Griddle 24 so I find myself here multiple times a week. They have fresh soups daily (I highly suggest the chicken and rice or the French onion). This is a traditional diner with a two page long menu of great options and specials. It also visually looks like an older diner (not like the 1950s style diners). The service is always top notch, I recommend Maria the waitress if she is there. But all of their staff are incredible. The food here is also good, it's consistent no matter what you order. Comes out within 6-9 minutes on average which beats the average restaurant during rush hour for most! Of note they do have a slight 0.60 cent charge for carry-out per dish so be aware of this going in! Their to go packaging is always great, we've never had a problem over six months of going there. read more

Griddle 24 - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service can be a little spotty, but who's perfect at 4AM?! Love coming here after a long night out with friends. It's always reliable. Don't expect too much ambiance - it is a diner that's open 24hrs. . The menu is grand, so there def something for everyone. Enjoy! read more

Griddle 24 - Chicken & Waffle - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's hard to bring myself to say anything bad about this place, because I so approve of this kind of enterprise -- the big welcoming corner diner, open 24/7, equally home to the hungry working men, the group of teenagers socializing, and (as it happens) a 4 year old girl looking for grits for dinner, with her dad. That said, don't expect too much from the menu. My soup was surprisingly good, in a rich-and-salty kind of way, but what I thought would be a foolproof panini sandwich was pretty hard to choke through. My daughter loved her breakfast foods. I suspect I'll be back, and I want this kind of place to keep going strong, but I'll lower my aim next time. read more

Went here for a Sunday morning breakfast with friends. We were seated immediately and the waitress came by to get our drink orders immediately. We got a few different breakfast items, the most notable being the waffle and cheesy grits. It was clean and music was at a good level. Service was quick and prices were good. read more

Ok , here's the scenario , your out partying with friends all night, bars closing , and your starving , where should you go , GRIDDLE 24 , that's where , Griddle 24 is a late night well lit oasis for the tired and hungry , like a finely tuned engine , this spot pumps out order after order of basically every breakfast craving you can envision , and to perfection , be it a perfectly done western omelette, blueberry pancakes or even a country style breakfast of biscuits and gravy Griddle 24 is the spot , , The place is kept clean , Service is quick and food hot and is prepared just as fast , And prices are reasonable , They're open 24 hours so whatever time you need a quick hunger fix , they will deliver the same consistent perfection every time , only negative thing I can say is late night , you may find yourself in a line outside , but it moves fast ! 5 stars read more

Griddle 24 - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food - 5/5 The Tex Mex is okay, it fill with potato, egg and saugage. You actually paid what you get. 2222 breakfast came with (2) your choice of egg, (2) bacon, potatos. It's pretty good. Both of the meal above came with either bread or pan cakes. Service: 5/5 Great service! Our coffee cups are always full Ambiance: 4/5 Typical dinner environment. Price: 3/5 Pretty reasonable price for breakfast, under $50. read more

This diner and notice I said diner was disappointing. They have a large menu which should've been a red flag for me but I had the grandkids we just came from the slime museum and they were hungry. We settled on chicken wings as an appetizer they tasted like they had been taken out of the freezer microwaved, and then poured sauce all over them. They were not appetizing. We had cream of rice soup. It was thick, but bland. For our main course, we had a ribeye steak with a baked potato. The ribeye wasn't bad, but the baked potato had to be returned because it was rancid. The salmon was OK but it just didn't have enough seasoning. Service was OK but nothing really stood out in this place not the food not the ambience not the service. I so wanted to love this place. It's sort of like your typical diner for when you have nowhere else to go after a night out or it's considered hangover food whatever the case I won't be returning here. read more

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Okay breakfast hash but very convenient location for after a night out, I appreciate the 24/7 vibe

If you need a late night food option or early morning you have to hit this restaurant. I was able to get a great meal from this place and a good breakfast food. I was able to grab some pancakes, french toast, eggs, bacon, and links. read more

Definitely thought this was giving greasy spoon vibes...but oh it's so much more! Giant menu, breakfast served all day, boozy milkshakes and amazing service! Place has the potential to get packed, I'm sure. We got there noon-ish on a Saturday after the Faces of Fitness festival a couple blocks down. Decent crowd for sure, but not overwhelming. We were seated right away and greeted by our server promptly. Best chilaquiles I have had in the city in years. Also, there was pie. So much pie. We will be back for the pie. read more

Griddle 24 - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice little place, food is okay. Their famous chicken (& cream) soup was pretty good but didn't really love the ravioli I got.