Another little diner that is literally walking distance from my place and I have not been here since I moved in 3 years ago. What was I thinking? Everything I enjoy about a diner can found here. Good service, good breakfasts and and excellent value for your dollar. The portions received definitely exceeded my expectations! Now that the weather is nice, I am thinking many of a walk for breakfast will be in order for me. read more

What a charming place! Often times, I dont feel like cooking. I like to try new places near my old hood. We have been meaning to try this place for a while and I am glad we did. So as you walk in, the place is actually alot bigger than it looks from the outside. I would say about 8 booths and 10 tables give or take. So you seat yourself, and make sure you look at the board on the wall by the door for their daily specials. I have been here twice and the first time I got an omelette and it was freaking awesome. It wasn't over cooked like most eggs. Egg making is an art, be it scrambled, poached, sunny-side up, over easy, over medium, .....you get it right? Second time around I got the corned beef hash with eggs over medium. My boyfriend got the chocolate chip pancakes and he says they were a bit dry. My food came with this cool waffle boat which tastes great but I really wish they would offer the customers some whipped cream. I mean, a little goes a long way! The fresh squeezed juice tasted great and really enjoyed the specials. Servers were very helpful and fast. Esp. during the weekend days when its super duper busy. I was satisfied. Come for the food, stay for the service. read more

We've lived in the neighborhood for over 4 years and just learned of this place. It's easy to miss; it's not located in a very exciting strip mall. Then again, what strip mall is exciting these days! Anyway, we waited for almost 15 mintues before our waitress even took our order. Then another 25 minutes or so for our food. Felt WAY too long. It was a Sunday, and I think we may have hit the 'after church crowd', but still good service is expected. The prices and food were good; nothing to write home about though. Portions are huge. I got THREE breakfasts out of my omlette and hash browns order. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is REALLY good and is only $2.50! I plan on returning, and hope for better service. read more

Food is always good and consistent. Coffee is very watery that's why only 3 stars. Food is a 4 star and coffee is maybe one star.

I hadn't been here in years and honestly couldn't remember my initial opinion of it when I went this past weekend. I wasn't impressed- hopefully I remember that next time I'm making breakfast plans. Service: Our waitress had a serious attitude. She was pissed off the entire time and didn't smile once. Not once. After she gave us the check we didn't see her again. The busboys seemed nice, but not nice enough to make up for the nasty waitress. Food: Omelets are pretty bland and the "hashed browns" have almost no flavor whatsoever. I wanted to ask our waitress to have them made crispy like I normally do, but honestly didn't want to talk to her any more than I had to. It just wasn't worth it. I also didn't have my hot water for tea refilled once. Parking: They do have a lot, but it's small so don't be surprised if you get stuck on the street. I was lucky and caught someone just leaving, but because I was with my 80 year old grandmother part of why this place was picked was the parking lot. You're informed. The only perks to this breakfast was the fantastic company (for which LG can take no credit for!) and that they offer a waffle as an option instead of toast of pancakes. It didn't' taste all that great, but it was better than the rest of my meal. read more

Rosy, all was good and great service. Thank you for taking care of me and the family. Great service!

I love this place more than I initially thought. Lucky Grill deserves the full five stars! I've been back here quite a few times now, and I just love the food here. You can get classic diner favorites, like omelets, melts and soup. I particularly like their Chicken Breast Melt, which is just like a patty melt but with a chicken breast. It's got American cheese, onions, melty goodness. Delish! They also have a variety of great hamburgers. I also think the service is great. The waitresses are always super friendly and attentive, and the food comes out pretty quickly. Highly recommend! read more

Decent food. A little high priced for a little restaurant. The women always answers the phone with such additude and Don't ask for extra napkins or plates you won't get them!!! Over all ....decent..that's is it. read more

Came to this place after a wild night out. I was pretty much starving from all the liquor I had the night before. When we got here we got seated right away. Their orange juice was amazing but their food was just okay. I ordered fried eggs (over hard), french toast and hash browns. I wasn't too impressed with the quality of the food but the servers were pretty hot! I guess that kinda made up for the so so food. If you want to grab a quick breakfast this place is ideal. Their meal time prepartion is very very fast and they get you in and out! read more

Guess you are lucky... if you can place an order here. Walked into the Lucky Grill at 8:35 pm on Tuesday .9/3...even with three signs flashing OPEN. We were greeted with a warm friendly greeting of "Oh do you want something to go". It didn't help that the cook pointed out to the waitress that we walked in. I found one of your menus at my gym and I see you advertise in the Irish Newspaper...I hope others who venture into the Lucky Grill have better luck than me. I took the advice of the Lucky Grill staff and got something to eat at another place maybe you should turn off your open sign if you don't want to serve food. Never will go back. You get one star cause zero does not work read more

They have a tiny waffle on the menu. One side looks like a normal waffle, and the other side has a pocket that looks like it should be cradling a sausage. I was smitten as soon as I saw it. Other than that, it's your standard diner affair. But it's worth a visit--especially if you're in the neighborhood--for the tiny waffle. read more

This place is a shadow of its former self. We used to dine here with regularity but over the last few years the service has declined badly and now the food has followed. In the last two years I've been in four times and I have had 1) my order given to another table, then had to wait as they re-cooked my food (with no apology or even mention of the issue) 2) the incorrect order brought to my table and then I get an attitude from the server when I point this out 3) to wait for 15 minutes before a server decided she should deign to visit our table and take our order 4) the burger I ordered medium-rare brought out singed to a crisp. I normally tip 20-25% but each of the last several times I've been there I've left a dollar or less, trying to send a message. They don't seem to be getting it. I used to order the Irish breakfast with regularity but they have managed to screw it up each time I have done so the last few years. That's sad because I miss the good fry I used to be able to get there. Honestly, I've had enough. This used to be a great spot for breakfast or lunch but now I wouldn't send my worst enemy there for a meal. The previous owners knew how to run a place but the guys who've been in charge for the last five years just don't. It's so sad because good neighborhood places are getting harder to find. I hate giving 1-star reviews but unfortunately this one is deserved. read more

This place use to me one of my favorites. Not after yesterday. The Waitress had to of been on Volume of some sort. Not only did she physically move & talk slow. She forgot to put my order in, had absolute no emotion, she should of stayed home. We left after observing the poor poor service. read more

That's what you want from a diner-very good food and excellent service. Plus they have organic eggs! read more

I've only been here twice, both times for breakfast, and both times I've gotten the Irish breakfast. Two big rashers of bacon, two pieces of toast, two eggs, two Irish sausages, two pieces each of black and white pudding both on top of a mound of hash browns. Man, is it a breakfast! The bacon is delicious, thick cut, not crispy but not a floppy mess either. Great white pudding, black pudding isn't really my thing, next time I'll try subbing it for extra white. Eggs were eggs, hash browns were hash browns. I'm not exactly sure what the difference between an Irish sausage and a regular breakfast link is. Seemed a little longer. Slightly different casing, a little softer maybe? Regardless, they're good. Everything needed a little salt, pepper, hot sauce, or chef sauce, but it was all provided so no biggy! Last time we were there my girlfriend got the French toast, which they ask if you want thick or thin. She got the thick toast, said it was good. Service was exceptionally quick the more recent time we went. The time we went prior it was packed, so it being slow then I can let slide. Coffee cup doesn't stay empty for long, and the food comes surprisingly quick. Since I'm only a little over a mile from this place, I'm sure I'll be back. (Also there's another location that I know nothing about) read more

We walk in just now. No one greets us. The 2 servers were just chatting it up behind the counter. The bus boy brought us water and then that was it. Another table walks in. And the server greets them and takes there order first. And then acts surprised when we get up and walk out. We sat there for 9 minutes!! If you don't wanna work then you should let someone else that does. Ridiculous read more

I work nearby and we have ordered from here through grub hub three or four times within the last 3 weeks. The first time we ordered here we were more than satisfied. The portions were generous and they got our order down to a tee, even threw in a bottle of tobasco. The last time we ordered they messed up our order. When we got there they not only not know where our order was and had to re make it and we had to wait, but they also messed it up. I called them and they told me the menu isn't correct online. I don't understand why they wouldn't correct it then? They said it's just too much information. Not happy about this. read more

Love the food! I've only seen two servers however, one is excellent! And the other one is the pokiest slowest, like molasses in January, server. It's excruciating when she is your waitress. By the time she gets to you you're already aggravated to give your order and your food is so much later than everyone else that has sat in the "other" servers section. It's almost like she's drugged. I have ran restaurants for over 25 years and I am also an older person but it's ridiculous and it will keep me from going there when she's working so that I don't end up in her section. Otherwise it's a total thumbs up. read more

Came here Sunday morning to have breakfast with the wife. She ordered the omelette with pancakes, and I had the corned beef hash skillet. Both were mediocre at best. Pancakes were a little dry, omelette was okay, and my skillet felt like it was lacking something. Service here was good though, attentive and courteous. Overall, good service, edible food, okay prices. I might give this place another chance since we're in the neighborhood...maybe they had an off day! read more

Not sure I have ever been to a 5 star greasy spoon, but I know most fail to live up to the Lucky. If your asking me...I say go and you will certainly enjoy! read more

Good neighborhood diner; cheap and well-made breakfast! It's always crowded on the weekend, so be prepared to wait for coffee refills and extra syrup. We've only eaten breakfast here. I especially like the Irish breakfast and chorizo omelette. Servers are rushed but friendly & efficient. read more

I've been here a few times. Usually on the weekends it's really busy and its about a 5 minutes or so wait. They're options to sit at the counter on the barstool. I usually get a dark hair waitress who is pleasant but this time i went on the weekday and got a different waitress. She was non very enthusiastic and very monotone. I ordered the country fried steak, hash brown, mini waffles, and side of link sausages. I love that the restaurant has chulula hot sauce. Country fried steak was just ok. The gravy was a bit salty tho. Also the link sausages were salty. I've had better service and better food from here at different times. read more

Lucky Grill - Country fried steak and mini waffles - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went there once. The food was so boring with no flavor at all. The waitresses were rude, the cooks were goofing around in such an inappropriate way that made me not trust the food I was eating. I would never come here again. read more

When I fly into the Chicago area, this place hits the spot. Friendly, bustling, great food and really great prices. My favorite is French dip. Always heaping servings. GRUB HUB gives this place a 5 star rating with nearly 3000 reviews. read more

Well, I'm only basing this on one delivery order via GrubHub and I'm giving them a LOT of benefit of the doubt, since apparently they're new to delivery/GrubHub, but OH. MY. WORD. I ordered cheeseburger meals and a combo app for my son and I today, for lunch. Ordered before 11, food was supposed to be here at 11:30. At 11:50, I'm starting to get concerned. This is the edge of my "acceptable" window of error - there's snow on the ground, okay it might take a little longer to get here. I'm told then by GrubHub - 10 more minutes. Well, 20 minutes later - phone call. Delivery guy is outside the WRONG ADDRESS. One block south, so it's not even the same street number, wrong street. Finally arrives - 45 minutes late - delivery guy pretty much throws the food at me and runs - food is lukewarm at best. Now, once it was reheated, it was pretty good and there was lots there - my meal included burger, onion rings and soup, plus rolls. GrubHub made things good for me with two $10 gift cards and Lucky Grill is also supposed to be sending a $5 gift certificate, although if the manager contacts me the way he/she is supposed to, I might push them on that. For me to visit the restaurant and use the GC, I have to take the bus and walk, so for $5 off? Meh. Especially since the other reviews here are sort of spotty... Step up your game, Lucky Grill. Your food was tasty and your prices are reasonable, but your delivery is TERRIBLE. Work on it. read more

The first time I went there the servings were large, the service was friendly and the price was fair. Recently, we sat outdoors for a 10 am breakfast on Saturday. Servings were still large and pretty good. It took an half hour to be offered coffee, and 1.5 from when we sat down for breakfast until we received our bill. We had to go inside to request our order be taken, we had to go inside to request our bill. My friends say one star, but due to the first time visit being a 3, I am calling it a two. read more

I have been coming to Lucky Grill since I can remember. I've grown to love almost everything on the menu, especially their breakfast. They give nice sized portions and their wait staff is friendly and personable. The restaurant is usually packed with locals on Sunday morning because of the nearby church services letting out. So if you don't want to wait just a little bit longer, I suggest not going Sunday morning. Favorites: Go on Sunday afternoon so you can get their Cream of Chicken Rice. Freshly squeezed orange juice is so worth the $2.50 Breakfast anytime of the day, with guaranteed leftovers. Even if I move out of the area, Lucky Grill will always be an option for breakfast. read more

This place is excellent. Ordered delivery and was told it'd be about an hour. Got it in 25 minutes. Can never complain about that. Then got to the food. I was hankering for a reuben sandwich, and the reuben deluxe with soup of the day and onion rings meal called to me. Reuben was tasty, not over salted and had the right amount of sauerkraut and swiss. It wasn't overpowering and didn't leave me with over-salted dry mouth the way some meals can. Soup of the day was minestrone, and it was also delicious. Also not over salted. Definitely ordering again from this place. Great bang for the buck. read more

Eggs poached, egg runny, Florentine bountiful spinach sautéed with hollandaise sauce, side of seared plump sausage links and fluffy pancaces. syrup butter and great waitresses read more

Lucky Grill - That's my rainy day weather comfort breakfast. - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming here for 15 years, it changed ownership and now the busboy is the owner and seemingly does not know how to run a restaurant. We arrive during the transition between breakfast and lunch and the place was relatively busy people that got sat after us, received their food before us and then when our food did come out it came out one dish at a time. Rude Rosie the waitress has been there for a long time when I ask her to take something off the bill or do something (even an apology) she said what do you want me to do everybody else had the same bad experience, therefore, you did as well I can't and won't do anything. Usually, the waitress is empathetic to the cause, she had nothing to do with the restaurant's kitchen or leadership having a bad day in the kitchen. I never penalize the server for something they cannot control. It this case she decided to partake in sharing her opinion in a way that was very rude and offensive, highly inappropriate! Stay away from Rude Rosie. I easily spend $500 to $1000 or more per year. I'm sad to say you will never see another dime. read more

Although their service isn't consistent (one time i was waiting for my coffee refill for few mins so i decided to call one of the guys and ask and you know what he replied with??!?!?!? "sorry, i only do water, let me grab the server for you" and i'm thinking, do you need a dog on server qualification to fill my coffee cup?!!?!??! COME ON!) , I've decided to give them a 4 star rating because their food has never failed to deliver. All i have tried are their breakfast menus and I would have to admit, even for a hearty eater like me, their portions are almost too big. I usually walk out full, dumb (food coma) and happy. And it's not a good way to start your morning. My favorite is the Irish Breakfast, especially those black puddings.. YUMMMMY! I would definitely be a regular in this place. You should try it if you are in the area, but i wouldn't go searching all over milwaukee ave, especially with all the freaking construction going on there past six corners. Do they ever stop construction in chicago? But that's another subject. read more

Awesome breakfast spot. Great portion sizes. Awesome Irish breakfast. Friendly staff and also relatively inexpensive. Awesome spot 10/10 would recommend ! read more

We really did want to try someplace new for breakfast, so armed with some referrals we hit Lucky Grill a few weeks ago. The result? Meh. It started out badly when one of the busboys took exception to our choice of tables. Instead of just saying, "Why don't you take this other one?" he actually argued with me about whether it was a table or a booth. (It was both, and the two tables could easily have been separated for two different groups but he insisted that we take the table for six instead.) I was intrigued by the Irish/English menu items and had the Irish breakfast, something I'd missed since The Atlantic closed. Well, I'm still missing it. The sausages were decent but the black and white puddings were only fair, and the rest was unmemorable. My companions said that the corned beef hash was sub-par, and everything else was only so-so. The waitress was very sweet and helpful, so that was a plus, but overall, I'd say that we won't be going back. read more

Delicious, cheap breakfasts. Perfect place to stop after mass at OLV. Chris is an excellent server, and we miss her now that we've moved!! Try the British Breakfast. It's the best diner breakfast I've ever had, and I think it's still under $6. It will knock your socks off. read more

This is our favorite breakfast spot because of the great prices! The food is food too, nothing fancy just good, griddle greasy spoon kinda spot! read more

I asked my partner if he wanted to order in for breakfast and he couldn't stop laughing. He'd never heard of breakfast delivery. Well take that! Lucky grill provided our breakfast and it was swell. He got an omelette with feta cheese and gyro meat. I tried some and it was excellent. I got scrambled eggs with bacon, hashbrowns with pancakes on the side. I LOVED the pancakes, but I wasn't a big fan of the bacon or the hashbrowns. I felt like the hashbrowns were a bit mushy and the bacon a bit overcooked. But the delivery was fast and it was a pretty hearty breakfast. If you want something simple and decent go here. It was good, not great for me. But I'd probably order again, if I'm feeling lazy. read more

Went there for the first time with my bride and daughter. It was fantastic, much better than it looked from the outside. We went in the late afternoon and had dinner. A large menu, each of us ordered something different and each item was good. The soup was especially good and the break and butter was hot. Not close enough for me for breakfast but I've heard some very good reviews for this. Also, they could use a bicycle rack nearby for parking. read more

The lucky grill is a modern American brunch spot. There are 12 booths, 8 tables and a long breakfast counter. The style is late 70s dinner and could be legit. There were two TVs showing soccer on them which could be nice for a football brunch as well. The coffee I got was a bit weak, which is a shame. They do have the full sized sugar container on each table, which I like. The creams are the standard crappy deans prepackaged stuff. My second cup was much better than the first so I may have just got unlucky at first. So overall average coffee experience The style is seat yourself, I came in at 12:30 on a Saturday. They seemed well staffed with a couple of bussers augmenting the 4 waitresses. The staff was attractive and semi attentive. I would not say I felt like they never checked on you but my waitress pulled the wait to check on you when you have food in your mouth move. So professional waitress. I also noticed that this was done to at least the table directly next to me. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. It comes with 2 eggs and hash browns. I added on my typical side of sausage Patti. The biscuits were pre made. They were ok, but nothing special. The gravy was light but flavorless. There was plenty of it but even with pepper and salt it just tasted bland. The side of sausage was also a pass. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the hash browns were pretty good. It was interesting to see this come out on a different plate that the BnG came out on. Overall this place seemed average and may be a decent stop if you are in the hood. I would not say that it was a great experience and I would not go out of my way to go again. read more

I came here twice, and third time won't be the charm. There won't be a third time. First time was about 2 years ago. The waitress was indifferent and slow. Had to go to the counter to get my check. Food was ok. Don't remember what I had. I thought maybe I should give it another try. This brings us to the second time. Came with my mom, we had a different waitress this time. Ok, things are looking up. NOT. This waitress was worse. Attitude from the beginning. Literally like she was there against her will, and was trying her best to be rude. She acted like she wanted to get fired and be set free. The two stars I gave just because the food wasn't bad. Regular diner food. When I looked at other reviews i see lots of people with similar experiences. read more

My favorite local breakfast place. Walking distance from my house. They also deliver. Fast, good, and inexpensive. read more

Lucky Grill - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois