Great diner in river north area serving great diner food 24/7 most of the week except Mondays and Tuesdays. My wife and I stopped in one day for breakfast. Ended up ordering Salmon Egg Benedict that came with a side order of fruit. Breakfast portion was generate for the price and I love that the fruit bowl included other fruit than mostly melons like other diners. They do serve some alcohol but I have seen full bar. The service is great. Servers help each other and we had coffee in our cups all time we were there read more

Griddle 24 - Salmon egg Benedict - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The Crazy Monkey was amazing!! The coffee was not so great. They also leave the front door open, which I'm guessing was how the flies got in. The staff are super friendly and attentive, and the menu has a large variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes to choose from. My husband was impressed with the four Reuben sandwich choices. We were glad that we tried this place because it's a close walk to my son's place. read more

This is the place where you look back in 20 years and think "I had some good times". Every time I have been here it's after a late night of fun. Although it's always been packed, I never have to wait too long to be seated. The service is fast and there is anything you would want to eat on the menu. They have a huge variety. The food is good and the perfect pick me up after a night out. read more

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I am impressed every time I visit Griddle 24. This bustling corner diner is bright and cheerful. Big windows allow tons of natural light in. You can watch the action of the city day or early evening. The interior is colorful and clean. There are booths, tables and counter seating. The staff is incredible. Not only are they efficient, but friendly and helpful. Every server that has assisted me has always been a true professional with a big smile. The food is impressive. Everything is super fresh and prepared perfectly. Breakfasts, sweet and savory, look great and tastes fantastic. I've never had lunch but the menu is diverse. They even offer cocktails! Street parking is usually pretty easy. Since it is in the middle of the city, that's a pretty good bonus! read more

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DONT DO TAKEAWAY!!! They will mess up your order. I ordered lemon ricotta pancakes and somehow got fruit pancakes instead. While they were yummy it was not what I ordered. read more

Griddle 24 - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is a legit diner! The place looks just like what you would expect of a diner. The servers are attentive and give you that warm feeling. I love it when they call me honey :-) Food wise, it is on point. Nothing fancy but it is all you would want when you walk into a diner. I've had the pastrami sandwich both at the restaurant and delivered - both were excellent. The chicken noodle soup is just like how your grandma would make it. The onion soup is also excellent. I highly recommend this place. What a little gem in this area 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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thought this place was alright. i didn't like that they didn't have a lot and everywhere was meters but thats river north apparently. the french onion was good the salad having celery sticks was odd and for $8.99 it was a rip! next time i would just get the soup again or maybe try the chili. service was so so. but ya that french onion was actually really good! not a bad late night spot, we just need more of them in chicago. inside was fine, a little drafty in the booth we got is all. read more

Griddle 24 - french onion soup and a house salad with honey vinaigrette - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cyndee and Victor are the best in the business!!! Fav dishes 1. Chicken Kabob Platter 2. Avocado Toast 3. Chilaquiles 4. Biscuits and Gravy Fav Soups 1. Tortilla 2. Split Pea 3. Manhattan Clam Chowder read more

Trying to check out all the food spots in my new neighbourhood and I stumbled onto this 24/7 diner just blocks away from me. Very decent cream of mushroom soup, potato salad, and a wonderfully messy/delicious Reuben sandwich for $15. I can see this becoming a staple for whenever I am too lazy to cook and don't want to order in. Minus one star because they charged me $3.50 for a seltzer water - come on guys, it's just bubbles! Excited to return and try some of the other menu options! read more

Awesome breakfast spot! Hubby and I shared the salmon eggs Benedict that came with either hash browns or fruit. We went the fruit options. The portions were huge and absolutely delicious. We grabbed some coffee and I was so happy they had French vanilla creamer on the table. Not wanting breakfast? No problem. The menu is huge and offers breakfast, lunch and diner. Cocktails? Yep they have those also. The service was excellent and the atmosphere clean, casual and comfortable. read more

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Every time I come back to Chicago, I come here to Griddle 24. We had the mozzarella sticks, corned beef hash & eggs, hash browns, and the chilaquiles rojos. The food all came out hot and as ordered, as I'd asked for the corned beef hash & the hash browns to be extra crispy. The food was good. Nothing extravagant, but good solid diner food! Our server Victor was incredible. He was very personable and always kept our drinks full. The ambiance is always nice; good music, nice lighting, and very clean. It was a little chilly inside, but that's ok. I'll definitely be back next time I come back to Chicago. read more

Griddle 24 - Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, Chilaquiles Rojo, Hash Browns - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Late night drunken munchies. That's what this place was made for. Service was great, the food was good and prices were reasonable! Probably the best late night diner I've ever been to! Definitely drop in here after a night of drinks!! read more

My wife and I used to live down the street from this restaurant. It was great - food was always okay but the staff were always very welcoming. When I called to order a bowl of chicken noodle soup as take out last night to pick up on my way home, I was told "We don't take orders over the phone. The only way to order something to go is to download the Grubhub or [named a few other apps]. Good luck." This lack of service for a f'ing bowl of soup is appalling. Instead of downloading an app to get soup, I stopped at Whole Foods. read more

Terrible service, seated people that skipped the entire line after sitting in line for two hours. Food was way too overpriced as well. I would not eat here unless you're on the verge of starvation. read more

We randomly stopped in to this spot for brunch as we were searching for somewhere new to try. To start, the staff is super friendly and very helpful. The menu consists of soooo many items ranging from brunch to lunch and even dinner items! I would say they definitely have options for any time of the day especially given it's open 24 hours. I got the southwest chicken wrap which was pretty delicious but will say was way sweeter than expected. It came with a chipotle sauce which was super sweet and kind of threw me off but the chicken was well flavored. Will try another item next time! read more

Amazing waffles! Probably the best I've had in a very long time! Would totally go again when in Chicago read more

Griddle 24 - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love everything about this place I can't wait to visit again. Good service, good food, and love the environment. read more

Griddle 24 - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Would I come back??? No. I'd Rather go to ihop. Prices are INSANE. Hash browns are trash. How can one mess up hashbrowns ? Server was nice and attentive. Wouldn't and won't be back. read more

Maria is always the best service. The food was delicious and the restaurant is clean and has a great vibe. read more

Griddle 24 - Corned Beef Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute breakfast spot. Nice staff. The woman who appeared to be the manager was very helpful to all but especially with the children sitting near by offering them coloring pages and provided crayons while they wait. They have booths large enough to fit a big group too. Breakfast was good but just not memorable. The biscuits and gravy tasted like the sausage links and the sausage links are unique themselves. In the south, sausage gravy is made with ground sausage and tons of pepper and sometimes even spicy sausage. It just didn't taste how it should but this could be the Chicago way of biscuits and gravy so if you're looking for traditional southern gravy, you won't find it. read more

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This diner has very cute vibes like the diners you see in movies! I thought it was p good! I only got the jalapeño poppers and I absolutely loved them!! My friend got a milkshake which she didn't really like, but others ordered pancakes and loved them as well!! Moreover, there are a LOT of gluten free options for those who need that so that was a bonus! read more

Griddle 24 - Jalapeno Poppers - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Couldn't find any breakfast place to seat us until we arrived at Griddle 24 which they did promptly. This is your typical 24 - hour diner which serves many dishes however breakfast had the spotlight. I was very excited for the Irish skillet however it came out looking very dull and sad. The flavors were there and to be honest I was a bit hungover so it did the job however it was all a bit dry and the potatoes were not crispy whatsoever. Overall it was a bang average meal and it costing almost 20 dollars certainly doesn't justify the quality of the dish. It helped that my waitress was a very nice lady and got our food in pretty quick time. There seemed to be a few arguments between the servers and cooks which was pretty obvious as they have an open kitchen. I would go here again for lunch or dinner as it seems a bit more appetizing than their breakfast offerings. read more

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

I highly recommend this restaurant. I went on a Tuesday morning and there was plenty of seating and fast service. The Tex mex panini was sooo good. The bread was delectable and the fries perfectly crunchy. Bonus is that it also comes with a soup. The cheesecake was not so great. There was no crust and it crumbled in your mouth read more

Griddle 24 - Cheesecake - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sometimes a good diner is the best answer. I have always been a fan of the hole-in-the-wall diner, and Griddle 24 is a step above with its classic 60s-looking interior, warm staff, and is in a great location. I ordered the French toast and eggs with some chicken wings to share with my friend on the side. She got the Veggie Crapes with holidays sauce and a tea. I washed my meal down with a coffee. Everything was diner perfect. My friend wasn't a fan of her crape. I think she wanted more flavor, but the holidays helped. The chicken wings were a pleasant surprise and one of the best parts of the meal. I noticed they sell chicken and waffles but use chicken tenders; their chicken wings are so good, so why not combine the wings with the waffles? If they did, I believe they would have one of the best chicken and waffles in the city. When asking my excellent waiter why they didn't do the wings with the waffles, he said the cook didn't want to. I think this is a missed opportunity. Food quality and service gets this spot a 4 of 5 Come on, Griddle, put the wings with the waffles! read more

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If you love diner food, great service, and overall great place, then come here! Cindy will greet you at the door with a smile, and help you get seated. I ended up with a Countryside skillet (no shrooms), with toast instead of "flapjacks" (love that word ). I got full when the plate arrived at my table because it looked so filling! They serve alcoholic cocktails which is pretty awesome, but I had to pass due to last night shenanigans! The place just makes you feel good, and you can tell that care went into your meal! Loved it! read more

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Got caught up and ordered out. Food. Okay Ambiance. Clean. What else? Service... mobile order for pickup. Order was there when I walked into restaurant... $40 for breakfast for 2 without a waiter or a glass of water... going back to cooking my own... read more

This establishment has awful service. It seems that my party and I came during a shift change. When we walked in, we were seated promptly however never acknowledged after that. Several waitstaff saw us and proceeded to surrounding tables without so much as a hello or be with you shortly. Turns out our waiter was sitting in a chair the entire time waiting for his shift to begin and no one felt it necessary to acknowledge us in the meantime. When he finally did come to the table reluctantly and only after visiting a table seated after us, he simply says " I just started" when alerted to our disappointment. Will never step foot in this place again and the worst monte cristo I've ever had! I implore you to go somewhere else with worthy service! read more

When everything else is closed for the day and you are starving and really need to eat something to survive...this place may save your life. Other than that, not good. read more

Griddle 24 - Huevos con chorizo, beans, ham, hash browns and rice...meh. - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm sure open 24 hours they get their fair share of people ; however this place wasn't bad at all. Even got a bar, makes a better old fashion then most of theses nicer places. The breakfast looked hella good and the wings weren't bad I'll tell you that! Service was good and it's definitely a spot for breakfast. read more

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Excellent 24 hr dining establishment. They have items for all appetites. Their pancakes are delicious. The service was great as well. It's my new favorite after hours dining location in downtown. read more

I've only been for coffee, but everyone was friendly, The customers I saw seemed to be regulars. That's a good recommendation for me. I plan to go back next time I'm in Chicago. read more

Food was great and the ambiance is lively. I ordered the turkey cob sandwich with sweet potato fries. This sandwich was really yummy with fresh tasting ingredients. I like their wide assortment of side choices. A little disappointed with the service. For starters, my entree also came with a soup, but it was forgotten. My table also felt rushed out the door. We weren't asked if we wanted or needed anything else and were just handed the check. Griddle is in a good spot with a large menu. Will definitely come back. read more

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Classic American Diner - go here with your friends after a night out to recuperate and tell tales over coffee, omelettes, and deliciously fluffy pancakes. Nothing fancy, but perfectly homey. Fills the soul! read more

Chicago. So late at night, it's early morning for most. The mission is to find food to cover for my poor planning during the day. I searched around and found this place listed a few minutes away. Yelp rating seems ok, but I vet that with my new pal whenever I travel, Babunfoodie, on Instagram. Nice and bright, the service was fast, and it's opened 24 hours from Thursday to Sunday. The rest of the week, get there early if you want a bite. The California burger was tasty, and the pancakes were nice. Look no further for your midnight meal. read more

Griddle 24 - Sign - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Maria Rose was the best. Nothing like a fun waitress. You Rock! First timer, and only coming back on days she's working!!! LOL. Breakfast was great until they never get the crispy bacon part right!. Place has a nice old school funky vibe to it!!!! I'll give it another try later. read more

Griddle 24 - New comer! - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is your standard diner ambience and fare. Service on this quiet Saturday was prompt and courteous. The Chilaquiles was tasty though I'll stick with the Verde sauce if I return. Bloody Mary was nothing much to write home about but was acceptable. Prices were reasonable for a city diner. read more

Great menu. Friendly staff. I've eaten here a couple times and I'd gladly come back again. It has mostly local customers and it feels casual. I wanted a traditional Greasy spoon breakfast and I wasn't disappointed. Give it a shot. read more

Griddle 24 - My bacon and egg breakfast. The potatoes weren't crispy enough but otherwise everything was great. They even had raisin toast! - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

To note, 1. I did not try the pancakes. After eating the salmon scrambler, I was already full. 2. Please do not individually try the capers like I did if you aren't already versed in capers. But to the salmon scrambler, it was great. The salmon already was scrambled inside which I appreciated as I was hoping I didn't have to mix it in. There were some peppers inside and it came with cream cheese that I wasn't sure how it would taste with the eggs but everything complemented each other well. It's also 24 hours I believe on the weekend so the breakfast food, the salmon scrambler to be specific, is definitely worth a try. read more

Griddle 24 - Smoked Salmon Scrambler - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Griddle 24 is what Denny's WISH it could be... Griddle 24 is like iHop's better hotter and funnier cousin. Breakfast portions are HUGE, and therefore, this place is a great deal! Imagine spending roughly $20 per plate, but sharing between 2 people... that's like $10 per person for an extremely filling meal! Not into breakfast? Their menu is also large (like their portions) so don't worry. Great diner food, and not uber-greasy (major plus). The host greeted us with a warm smile and hearty hello. Our server was quick, but didn't make us feel rushed. The food was fresh and brought out quickly. I asked for certain substitutions due to a new diet, and they accommodated perfectly. Wish they had a location in California so I could bring more friends! read more

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