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    Salonica

    3.6 (358 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SALONICA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Souvlaki Sandwich - A Greek-style souvlaki sandwich with shredded meat, pickled onions, and herbs in toasted bread, served on a plate.
    Eileen Z.

    a sweet little old diner in hyde park! the interior design and service are nothing to call home about, but that's the type of no frills diner that can be expected. pretty packed here on a weekend lunch. souvlaki sandwich was excellent, very hearty! the breakfast omelette with hash browns was only alright, pretty bland

    Pancakes and Scrambled eggs - A breakfast meal featuring a stack of pancakes with syrup and a plate of scrambled eggs, served on a wooden table.
    Mikei J.

    I grew up in Hyde Park and I used to frequent Salonica quite a bit. I haven't been there in 30's years so I decided to take my kids down memory lane. The ambiance is still the same so that made me smile. Cozy, old school restaurant. Not a lot of seating. The service was nice. Nothing to brag about. The disappointing part is the food. I had the corned beef hash breakfast. I posted a before and after photo. I couldn't finish my meal. I don't think my food was cooked thoroughly, especially the hash browns. The corned beef hash was mushy and I don't know what to say about the eggs, just horrible. The food was bland. I tried to power through because I was hungry but I couldn't. My kids said the pancakes were a 5 out of 10 and the french toast a 7 out of 10. Needless to say we will not be returning.

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    Brandy S.

    I go here at least three times a month either for lunch or for breakfast. They have a great Gyro. The service is always quick and I love the booth by the window. You get the sun on your face.

    Well done hash browns with carmelized onions...yum
    Regena K.

    Been coming here for many years I always enjoy the food... I have been wanting pancakes for 3 months and finally chose to come here! The only downside was the bacon was cold cold made for a weird aftertaste. Overall food and service was great!

    8 oz. Sirloin Burger Deluxe
    Antwone C.

    I love Salonica! It feels like such cozy family friendly restaurant. It's an old school, no frills type of place, but it is perfectly nestled within Hyde Park. The menu has a lot of variety to choose from and the items are fairly priced. The food is also very good! I've gone several times and haven't been disappointed yet! Each time I've gone in I've had the same waitress and see the same staff each time and they do a great job taking care of their customers. I would recommend this place to anyone, but be mindful of big groups. It's not large on the inside so groups of more than 4 might struggle.

    French Toast - Two slices of French toast with a golden-brown crust are presented on a white plate, accompanied by a small metal container of syrup.
    Suhani A.

    Food and service is immaculate! Also, the portions are so big for the price! The side of hash browns was massive and definitely good for multiple people to share. The French toast was also very filling and I couldn't finish it. The wrap was great too and we added avocados which elevated the dish even more! Overall, this place has great breakfast food for a great price. Only downside is that the place itself is very hot as there isn't any air conditioning and it also isn't very fancy. It's a tier below diner style. There's seating, but nothing more and nothing less. A bit of a homely ambiance, but it does feel a bit hot in there. Other than that, food wise it's great!

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    Beverly C.

    It was my 1st time ever dining in Salonica Restaurant. This restaurant is nestled in the well known area of Hyde Park in Chicago. It's quaint and it's clean. Closed on Monday, the restaurant offers daily specials of Greek eats and American comfort food. I was there for lunch and enjoyed the Gyros plate with a salad.

    egg, bacon, Hash Browns
    Grace L.

    The food came out cold and we were confused as to how we were supposed to seat ourselves. Other than that, the service was good and the hot chocolate was very delicious. Standard flavors.

    Side salad, nothing special and not bad
    Andrew L.

    TONS of food for the price and the service was quick. The bread and soup were really good, and the gyro was stuffed to the gills. The fries were super good, but my club was a little dry. Just needed some more mayo.

    Turkey club (I asked them to hold the tomatoes)
    Eric B.

    This quaint corner diner celebrated 40 years in 2019. It's been our ritual go-to feeding stop on the way to or from the Museum of Science & Industry, and we always manage to find parking nearby on side streets. BTW, Salonica is named for the second-largest city in Greece, more commonly spelled Thessalonica or Thessaloniki. Happily, Salonica's food is in better taste than their Jimmy Carter-era Formica® decor. The menu is loaded with familiar Greek-American diner classics plus some Mexican faves, and yes, you can order breakfast for dinner. On our most recent visit, we enjoyed chicken gumbo soup, a turkey club sandwich, Greek chicken, and tender beef short ribs. Entrees include a choice of soup or salad, potato, and veggies. Their coffee always tastes freshly brewed, even when the restaurant isn't busy. It may not be a blip on James Beard's radar, but we always enjoy the friendly staff and generous portions of fresh, tasty food for a small price.

    8 oz. Sirloin Burger - A plate with a burger, French fries, and sliced pickles, served in a casual dining setting.

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    Terrible service. Our waiter was Paul and he is short tempered and combative. He left his station to fight a person on the sidewalk.

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    Love the owners and the chicken gumbo. A little place hubby and I like to frequent. Friendly and family oriented.

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