I'm a diner guy and I like this place. It's a hold over from another time - I especially appreciate the counter with the stools. What I need explained to me: how is breakfast now more expensive than dinner? Breakfast used to be the cheapest meal of the day. How are two eggs, hash browns and toast $12 minimum Everywhere? It's like breakfast spots are now part of a cartel. If this keeps on; breakfast will be at home. read more

Excellent food, great location. I visit this grill anytime I am at the Wintrust Bank, across the street. Excellent service - terrific food! read more

Northside Grill - Huevos rancheros & tea. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered 2 cheese omelettes from North Side Grill at 4351 N. Elston Ave. Chicago IL 60641 on 4-11-2026 and I was surprising disappointed. I've had their food before and it was fine but not this time! I asked for one of the omelettes to have extra onions. The omelettes don't normally come with onions. When I received the order there wasn't any markings on the containers to tell them apart. Also there was barely any cheese in the omelettes. When I called about the order the manager on duty said they put onions on both of them although the other person didn't want onions! I tried to tell her the order was wrong and I had entered the instructions in the order box. She told me that since I had ordered through Grub Hub with Amazon Prime there was nothing she could do for me and if I had a problem then I should call GrubHub because she couldn't see my instructions. LIAR! GRUBHUB DIDN'T COOK MY FOOD!!! I will not order from them again and absolutely do not recommend them at all. Thank you. read more

Short order brekkie? I am there! Located of the corner of Pulaski and Elston in Albany Park. This place is a gem. Counter side seating, and can fit 30 people in there. Fresh made to order food of good quality. Orange juices are fresh squeezed and smoothies are so good, I highly recommend getting that. I custom make a breakfast sandwich with steak and eggs on French bread. Prices are a little high but I understand the food costs have gone up plus as I stated, their food quality is good, so I'm happy to pay the extra couple bucks. Still affordable though. The service is good and all the food is made to order so be patient. Street parking only but it's plentiful. read more

The spot doesn't look like much from the street but the food is where it's at. Great portions sizes, quick service, plenty of breakfast, lunch and dinner options hot and tasty off the grill. Staff was kind and everyone had a smile creating a positive and welcoming environment. Loved the ambiance. I will be back. read more

Northside Grill - Corned Beef Hash Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just got off a long night shift and was craving a breakfast that would hit the spot. I came here for take out and it was only the second or third time I've tried this spot out but every single time I get something from here you can really tell the guy making it puts his heart in the food. Thankyou for making my morning! read more

Great old school diner classic breakfast 3 eggs over easy, hash browns, ham off the bone, white toast buttered and coffee. Excellent! read more

Northside Grill - a plate of eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is excellent, freshly cooked when you order it. The food is cooked in front of the diner where you are seated. For two big French toast made fresh with any style eggs you want, only $9.75 add a cup of coffee for an extra $2.99 . The food was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect. read more

Northside Grill - French toast with eggs $9.75 11/22/2021 price - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So good I forgot to take pics, Homey Good service Fresh food Always a full cup of joe. read more

Had food delivered. Was hot and everything was just as I asked. Will definitely order again!

YUM! Don't write this place off because of its appearance. This is an authentic little diner with truly amazing food, and real hash browns when we are living in a world of breakfast potatoes. Forget the hipster brunch you were considering and go here and bring back the real breakfast where hash browns are hash browns, you get a real side of toast, and the value is something to write home about. read more

Northside Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming here for years and literally love it so much. Old school diner with diner countertop n stools, amazing skillets and THE best biscuits N gravy everr..always pleased. read more

Omg had to change 2 stars to 1 won't let me give it a zero .......save yourself a trip don't eat there I was hoping it was going to be better but it's gotten worst..... read more

Northside Grill - Cherizo eggs with rice and beans. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The chilaquiles with green sauce is AWESOME here. I mostly get their Mexican breakfasts, delicious! Only thing would be that the omelettes tend to be a little dry. But everything else, including carne asada is yummy. And their pancakes are simple and delicious. As are their smoothies. Oh and their biscuits and gravy, very tasty. The place itself is very no-frills inside. They do have an extra, bigger connected room if needed. read more

Solid breakfast, reasonable prices. Diners are a rare breed these days. Quick friendly service. Eggs cooked perfectly, classic hash browns. read more

Prices are reasonable, food is good, service is good. This is a great place to go to for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! I've had the American breakfast picks and the Mexican breakfast picks and it's all good! The club sandwiches are also good! Great spot for a quick bite. read more

Northside Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food is delicious. They make special accommodations without a problem. Ordered multiple times and always excellent.

Cute little diner with a small but tasty menu. We ordered a large group order at my job for lunch. They happily split the order and accepted payment over the phone. Everything was accurate and my salad was delicious. read more

Northside Grill - Chicken salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing Omelettes and everything is cooked fresh I enjoy this place is so close to my house great local breakfast diner

Yes so my wife and I went here to have breakfast for the first time. Never again. So we can't eat pork, I didn't know that the skillet had pork in it. So I kindly asked for one without pork. The response I got was extremely disrespectful. Their attitudes completely changed. So I was disappointed at the fact they responded in not the best manner. My wife told me to write $0 Tip which I did. The waiter was completely disrespectful she went off as soon as we said we aren't tipping on the tab. This was our first Time here and yes because of religious purposes we couldn't eat the pork. This went to a whole new level. The way she approached my wife was unacceptable. At the end of the day we can not have pork. read more

Quick, consistent, and clean. This used to be a Northside staple for cheap greasy food 24/7, over the years it went way downhill to the point that the food wasn't even worth the cheap price. New owners came in and made this place clean and comfortable to eat in. There are new additions to the menu, real booths!, and no more strung out servers who stumble down the stairs from their flophouse apartments upstairs. I can now bring my kids here for breakfast. This is an improvement to the neighborhood. My 4 stars is upgraded to a 5 due to the hard work these new owners put in to this diner. read more

Cute diner. Has the typical Chicago run down diner feel and it resides near Irving Park. I went here in the morning and got an omelette. It's nothing out of the park but if you want a hearty tasty breakfast served hot and fresh this place is for you. There's a little seating and I feel like it forces the customer to come in smaller parties. You're going to see that the people that come here to eat are usually coming alone or during their break at work. I also like to mention that this grill has a Mexican twist to some of their menu options. I haven't tried any of them yet but I am interested! Service was great considering she was the only one besides the cook that morning. I'm sure if I'm around Irving Park again wanting to get a quick breakfast alone, I'd step into this place and get an omelette once more :) read more

Northside Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There are few times when I went into a restaurant and felt like a real foreigner the waitress was so busy talking to a customer in Spanish with her back to me she didn't even realize that my cup was empty . Even though I have made a comment to the owners they are uncaring to my predicament they say that it is a private conversation VERY RUDE read more

Great little diner! Breakfast is always tops! Service is great too! Mexican skillet was awesome. I also had the Huevos rancheros was wonderful. Corned beef hash with eggs was perfect! Next time I'm gonna try the pancakes cause they look really good. I highly recommend trying this place out. read more

You know this was a standard American Fare diner that had a nice gal as a waitress and an inexpensive chili hotdog and Diet Coke ($7.50). I literally have nothing more to say. It was a bit divey of a feel but that was part of its charm. I liked it! I'd go back- sure! I'm not familiar with the competition not for what it was it was just fine. Bathroom was a little scary but otherwise just fine. read more

I always go in the mornings for the omelettes. The food portion is huge and reasonable prices but the best part is the warm service of the waitress! They are always checking on you if you need more coffee or water or anything else. The other part that I like is that I can see my food being cooked right in front of me. That cook is super fast and you get your order in 10 min or less. I have been in many dinners across the US since I travel a lot for work and this one has the best service ever!! Good job Northside Grill!!! read more

Northside grill has the best fuckin skillets in town, I ordered a skillet from West River Cafe and I have to say that Northside grill absolutely shits on West River Cafe. Thanks Northside grill! read more

This used to be the Two Way Grill...which was great. Since then new owners came in and started the North Side Grill. The food isn't the same and the prices have gone up. They seem like nice people, and you can get your "greasy spoon" favorites....but not worth the cost. I got a cup of soup , coffee, and standard egg breakfast plate and it cost me over $14 before tip...not sure if I was accidentally overcharged. Too many other options to go back. read more

Watch as a cook takes raw hamburger meat with his bare hands, then puts it on the grill, then proceeds to take out items (like pickles) with the same bare hands. No thanks. read more

Pretty good! Been here a couple times for breakfast and dinner. They're fast and the food is cooked fresh. Quality is consistent and great. read more

Northside Grill - Double cheeseburger with fries and mozzarella sticks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has some fire food. Probably spent over $300 on Uber eats just at this place. The only complaint I have is they always skimping on the ketchup packets. Other than that this place is the shit read more

Tasty food for a great price! We had the avocado omelette and hashbrowns. Typical cozy diner environment with fast service.

The food was good. The only thing is a lot of loud Spanish speaking going on. I am an American who does not know Spanish and would like to enjoy my food without listening to a foreign language. For Christ sake this is America. I sat there completely ignored while they had their Loud Spanish conversation. Very Rude if you ask me. read more

This small little place has been my go-to for breakfast. Their prices are great for the food that they serve. My only criticism is that their menu has to be updated. For example lots of times I will ask for something , but the price is different from menu or it was placed under the wrong part of the menu. Staff there is friendly. Tables are limited, but there are always stools at the counter available. I enjoy eating here. read more

The prices are reasonable, and the staff is very friendly for a local greasy spoon. I got a pretty standard skillet with sausage, bacon, and ham which was great for the $8 I spent on it, but it did have a piece of gristle in it for which I am removing a star. I've had sandwiches here, the fries are delicious and the patty melt is just the right combination of flavorful and melty. Give these guys a try, they price is right and the food is decent. Oh yeah the carrot cake was great too! read more

Best service ever !!! Super kind chefs, the waitresses are the sweetest & it just has a nice vibe when you walk in! I highly recommend the waffle & the fries because wow they are amazing every single time. The bacon is superrrr crispy, try it out. 100% will be going back because wow, this place is amazing! read more

This is one of the best places for breakfast, if you are looking for a pancakes-and-eggs sort of place. The atmosphere is kind of dated, but clean and friendly. My only heads-up is that the portions are huge and the food can be heavy, so be prepared to have leftovers. read more

By far my favorite diner in Chicago. The fries are amazing and the burger was LIFE CHANGING.

the service is very nice. but i am extremely disappointed in the quality of the food. this used to be the two-way grill that had THE best diner breakfast in chicago especially the biscuits and gravy. the food is nowhere near as great as the two way grill. the biscuit sand gravy is not two way's recipe. it tastes terrible. the biscuits are dry and the gravy is bland and they use chicken gravy and you can taste it all the way through. i got the chilaquiles (to go) for my husband and he hated it. he said nothing tasted fresh. i cannot come back to this place until the real two way comes back and only then the stars will return. read more

Northside Grill - Breakfast is served. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I and the family were driving around on Christmas looking for quick 'n easy lunch spot when I recalled this place, so we parked and piled into a tiny booth (tiny joint...) and ordered breakfast (my second of the day... I know, I'm a pig...) - OUTSTANDING!! Super-affordable and great portions, too. Nobel Prize - caliber working-class cuisine! I WILL BE BACK Y'ALL!!! read more