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Eleven City Diner
Diner$$$$
South Loop, Chicago
The experts at Chicago Tribune and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
"And the matzo ball soup is AMAZING - soooo good."(13 Tips)
"The Tom Waits 2AM breakfast was money!"(8 Tips)
"booth downstairs and order the 11 City French Toast any time of day."(7 Tips)
"OMG! The Schwartzy is so good, I think I might be addicted!"(6 Tips)
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Mary GoldsteinSeptember 13, 2014French(?) toast---Challah bread--almost as good as NY diners. Super friendly professional staff. Def a return!
Alexander McRaeAugust 9, 2021Can’t go wrong with any breakfast option, but make sure to get the House Potatoes
Jeff NobleApril 24, 2014Their roast beef with au jus really was a home run for me. Very good! I'll definitely come back for more :-)
Leah NesyaSeptember 16, 2019Evvvverything is amazing. Such a great vibe! Highly recommend the corn beef hash
It's called Eleven City Diner because it's the best diner within the 11 closest cities.
Shannon CarterApril 17, 2016The pastrami, corned beef with chopped liver, and brisket sandwiches are PHENOMENAL.
Hayley HochstettlerJune 17, 2011This place is incredible. Friendly service, incredible food, and the owner loves this place and his customers. Come here anytime and in any mood
Sabina KajtezovicJuly 14, 2013Food really tasty. This place is trendy and updated but still very recognizably diner.
Jill H-WJuly 20, 2012French toast with fresh fruit and coconut. Heard thy it's the coconut that makes it awesome!
I showed my foursquare checkin and the manager gave me a full order of their amazing french toast. Delicious food and awesome staff(especially Jenny)! Try their matzo soup and desserts as well!
Anastasia KAugust 15, 2015Chef's salad, matzah ball chicen broth, smoked brisket sandwich - all delicious!
Christian TafoyaMay 13, 2015The Tom Waits was very filling and a great value. Go after 10am to try the bloody Mary.
Burcu UçarayApril 19, 2015Great for breakfast, Lunch and dinner. They play jazz. They have vegetarian options
Green Label SoundJune 16, 2011Around the time we recorded "Boomin," we were living across from 11 City Diner. This song reminds me of the times we spent together eating their french toast. -Mikey from The Cool Kids
Awesome South Loop joint well worth any wait time. Egg cream brings back great memories for my wife who grew up in Brooklyn. We love this place!
Always get the frozen vodka lemonades! And don't worry too much with the menu, everything is fantastic!
Eric JanssenJune 20, 2013Awesome omelette! Enough to feed the whole family. Try it with Chicken sausage. And great Intelligencia Coffee!- L KApril 3, 2015The turkey club is massive. so is everything! And definitely get the homemade root beer.
Amazing food. Great service. Tip: split a sandwich. They are huge!
One of the best places in Chicago! Great food, amazing service, and an all around wonderful atmosphere. The omelets and French toast are fantastic!
You can't go wrong with some matzoh ball soup, corned beef and fries.
Arturo AbundesJanuary 16, 2012Try the Tofu scramble sounds weird but is pretty amazing. There's this guy who takes your order, Alex, he's very efficient and smiling
Dee FykeJune 28, 2010Super awesome place, staff is amazing and the 4sq special for free eleven city french toast was amazing!!! Omg!!! I love this place. Also, the tower is delicious!
Maria HayhowJune 26, 2014Good brunch food and great drinks! Go early on Sunday, they open at 8:30AM! Read more
If there is a long line to get in, order a bloody mary or mimosa while you are waiting.
Their Moshe Cristo is my favorite sandwich I've ever tasted anywhere. Ever. And it's my favorite Bloody Mary in #chicago.
Tony MagturoAugust 7, 2010Had great sandwich (The Shwartzy), good Matzah Ball Soup, excellent Carrot Cake and get the Foursquare check-in special (Homer's Ice Cream Samples - Peach is delicious)!
Gnarly JargonSeptember 11, 2011Before you walk in make up your mind to eat inside this awesome place. Mexican scramble and root beer float = yum!
Angela Motola-DonofrioJune 21, 2013So Good! Everything we had was delish;) We'll definitely be back.
Best place in south loop for breakfast. Try the challah french toast. You will be glad you did.
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Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd)
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Closed until 8:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:30 AM–9:00 PM
(312) 212-1112
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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