Certified by The Chicago Diner, Lakeview • Jul 05, 2026
Monday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
4 menus · 270 items
Explore offerings from The Chicago Diner, Lakeview on 3411 N. Halsted St. in Chicago, with popular seasonal specials, appetizers, soup & salad, and entrées available at this location.
Main
118 items
SEASONAL SPECIALS
REUBEN ROLLS
$13.00
Want the Radical Reuben but in shareable portions? Spread the
love with our famous Reuben in a crispy handheld appetizer. Made with our own corned beef-style seitan, sauerkraut, & Teese® vegan mozzarella in a vegan egg roll wrapper, served with house-made Thousand Island dressing.
GOCHUJANG SOBA NOODLE SALAD
$16.00
Chilled soba noodles tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce on a bed of napa cabbage, baby spinach, bok choy, in our house-made ginger-miso dressing topped with crispy tofu bites, red peppers, & green onions.
THE ORIGINAL DAGWOOD
$18.00
An oldie but goodie, our Original Dagwood is back! A hoagie
roll stuffed with corned beef-, Italian beef-, & bacon-style seitans topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, Dagwood sauce, & cheese. Served with your choice of side.
CAESAR WRAP
$17.00
Romaine tossed in vegan Caesar, house-made croutons & your choice of wings, spicy chicken or crispy chicken, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with your choice of side & a pickle spear.
A perfect blend of sweet & tart, creamy key lime cheesecake with
granola crust. GF
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
$8.50
Moist and flavorful vanilla cake crowned with golden, caramelized pineapple rings, & cherries.
UBE SHAKE
Creamy vanilla Temptation® ice cream blended with ube syrup, finished with whipped topping. GF
APPETIZERS
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
$12.00
Everyone's favorite party food, our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips*. GF
THAI CHILI WINGS
$13.00
Spicy chili-lime marinade, Sriracha-ranch, and sesame seeds.
POUTINE
$13.00
Hand-cut fries, house-made creaming cheddar cheese sauce, gravy, and green onions.
Add bacon or sour cream +1 ea. or jalapeño +.50.
SPECIAL RECIPE WINGS
$13.00
Breaded seitan strips, our own vegan ranch, and celery. Available in BBQ or spicy Buffalo style.
NACHOS
$13.00
Chorizo-style seitan, spiced black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, vegan sour cream, house made nacho cheese, chips, and salsa.
FRIES APPETIZER
$2.00 - $6.00
Sweet potato, hand cut, or seasoned waffle fries (+$1).
CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
$11.00
House-made salsa cruda, guacamole, and tortilla chips. GF
ONION RINGS
$9.00
Hand-battered giant onion rings, served with your choice of sauce.
SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLA
$14.00
Extra large flour tortilla stuffed with our spicy crispy chicken-style seitan, your choice of cheese, sautéed onions & peppers. Served with chipotle fire sauce.
SOUP & SALAD
SOUP OF THE DAY
$3.00 - $6.00
Our vegan, house-made soup of the day. Ask your server for details.
QUINOA CHILI
$6.00 - $12.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with one or two jalapeño corn fritters. GF
Add jalapeño, onion, tomato $.50 ea. Sour cream $1. Cheese or avocado $2 ea.
GARDEN SALAD
$8.00
Salad mix, tomato, sprouts, beets, cucumber, and choice of dressing. GF
CAESAR SALAD
$15.00
Romaine tossed in house-made vegan Caesar, artichoke hearts, sundried tomato, croutons, and choice of spicy chicken-style seitan, crispy chicken-style seitan, Swap Chicken or grilled tempeh strips.
CHICKEN RANCH SALAD
$15.00
Your choice of spicy chicken-style seitan, crispy chicken-style seitan, Swap Chicken over mixed greens tossed in our own creamy ranch dressing, tomato, onion, carrot, bell pepper, red cabbage, and cucumber.
TACO SALAD
$15.00
Southwest dressed salad mix, tomato, onion, corn, black beans, cheese, jalapeño, chorizo-style seitan, tortilla chips, avocado, and vegan sour cream.
ENTRÉES
TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF
$20.00
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes. GF
COCONUT LIME CHICKEN GF
$20.00
Sautéed Swap® chicken smothered in rich tomato, coconut-lime sauce over jasmine rice & garlic sautéed broccoli. GF
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
$18.00
Battered seitan filet, country gravy, mashed potatoes, and sautéed vegetables.
PIEROGI QUESADILLA
$14.00
Sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green onions, Daiya® cheddar, mushrooms, folded in a tomato basil tortilla. Served with vegan dill sour cream.
THAI BASIL STIR FRY
$17.00
Tofu or tempeh, brown rice, veggie mix, in a SPICY Thai garlic sauce with fresh basil, garnished with sesame seeds (can be prepared mild upon request). GF
THE SOUL BOWL
$16.00
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, seasoned quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri. GF
Add avocado $2.
AVOCADO TOSTADAS
$15.00
Black beans, quinoa, onion, bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on a corn tortilla. Served with chimichurri. GF
Add chorizo-style seitan for $1.
QUINOA CHILI
$12.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with two jalapeño corn fritters. GF
Add tomato and onion, sour cream, or cheese, $1 ea. Add avocado $2.
SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
$15.00
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
SANDWICHES
THE RADICAL REUBEN™
$18.00
Corned beef-style seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan or dairy cheese, Thousand Island, on marbled rye.
PORTABELLA TRUFFLE MELT
$18.00
Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, & your choice of cheese, on ciabatta.
S.U.V. (STRAIGHT UP VEGGIE)
$14.00
Toasted whole grain bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard.
SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN
$16.00
Spicy breaded chicken-style seitan, vegan ranch, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, on a wheat bun.
CUBAN SANDWICH
$16.00
Grilled marinated seitan, fried yucca root chips, peperoncini, melted cheese, mayo, and mustard on crunchy ciabatta bread.
A double decker club with thinly sliced smoked tofu, bacon-style seitan, lettuce, tomato, & house-made vegan mayo. Served with pickle & your choice of side.
Now available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
BISCUIT & SAUSAGE GRAVY
$9.00
Herb biscuit with seitan sausage gravy.
CHILAQUILES
$15.00
Spicy tomatillo salsa tossed with tortilla chips* and scrambled tofu or egg. Topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and green onion. Served with refried beans and Mexican rice.
POTATO TEMPEH HASH
$16.00
Crumbled tempeh, sliced potato, roasted red peppers, and onions seasoned with crushed red pepper and fennel seed. Served with biscuit and gravy and choice of scrambled tofu or eggs.
CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST
$14.00
French toasted cinnamon roll, strawberry coulis, potato hash, and bacon-style seitan.
COUNTRY BENEDICT
$14.00
Fried tofu or eggs**, herb biscuit, sautéed spinach, mushrooms, tomato, onion (no substitutions), and seitan sausage gravy.
Add jalapeño for $.50.
BREAKFAST COMBO
$15.00
Scrambled tofu or 2 eggs**, potato hash, bacon-style seitan, fruit garnish, your choice of pancake, French toast, or toast.
MEXICANA BOWL
$15.00
Scrambled tofu or eggs**, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, cilantro, vegan or dairy cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, and salsa. GF
Add corn tortillas for $1.
SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
$15.00
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, & kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
TALL STACK PANCAKES (3)
$11.00
Add chocolate chips & whipped topping for +$1. Make them fruit pancakes & whipped topping +$3.00: blueberry pancakes with blueberry sauce, banana pancakes with fresh bananas, or strawberry pancakes with strawberry sauce.
MONTE CRISTO
$15.00
French toast sandwich, vegan or dairy cheese, fried tofu or egg**, bacon-style seitan, Creole mustard, and potato hash.
STEAK & EGGS
$19.00
Country-fried seitan steak, gravy, scrambled tofu or egg**, and potato hash.
CAGE FREE OMELET**
$17.00
Served with potato hash* and toast. Choose 3 ingredients: tomato, onions, bell pepper, spinach, mushroom, bacon- or chorizo-style seitan, Daiya® vegan cheese, Swiss, or Monterey Jack. GF without seitan.
Extras $.50 ea.
Egg** white only for $1
Avocado $2
BUILD-A-BRUNCH
Scrambled Tofu (GF)
$6.00
1 Pancake
$4.00
Potato Hash* (GF)
$5.00
2 French Toast Wedges
$4.00
2 Cage-free Organic Eggs** (GF)
$7.00
4 Strips Bacon-style Seitan
$3.00
Featuring our house recipe hickory smoked bacon-style seitan.
Toast
$1.00 - $3.00
Tempeh Strips (GF)
$5.00
Country Gravy
$2.00
Seasonal Fruit (GF)
$3.00 - $5.00
Tempeh Hash
$6.00
Shakes & Floats
ICE CREAM FLOAT
$7.00
Super cream Temptation ice cream and your choice of soda.
Ube
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cookie Dough Peanut Butter
Chocolate Peanut Butter (GF)
Mint Chocolate Chip (GF)
Chocolate (GF)
Banana (GF)
Vanilla (GF)
Strawberry (GF)
KID FRIENDLY ITEMS
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE
$8.00
Whole grain bread with choice of vegan or dairy cheese and your choice of side.
KIDS CHICK'N FINGERS
$8.00
Crispy chicken-style seitan with a side and your choice of BBQ or ranch dipping sauce.
KIDS QUESADILLA
$8.00
Two corn tortillas with choice of vegan or dairy cheese and a side of salsa. Served with your choice of side.
MAC & TEESE®
$5.00 - $6.50
PANCAKE WITH FRUIT
$8.00
One extra-large fluffy pancake with your choice of bananas, blueberries or strawberries sauce and creamy whipped topping and breakfast potatoes.
FRENCH TOAST STICKS
$7.50
House-made cinnamon battered fluffy and crispy French toast sticks, served with 100% maple syrup from Wisconsin and breakfast potatoes.
CLASSIC BREAKFAST
$7.50
Scrambled tofu or egg, and your choice of breakfast potatoes or fruit, served with whole grain toast.
DESSERTS
KEY LIME CHEESECAKE GF
$9.50
A perfect blend of sweet & tart, creamy key lime cheesecake with granola crust.
S'MORES BROWNIE SUNDAE
$11.00
Layers of rich chocolate brownie, graham crackers, Dandies® marshmallows topped with Temptation® vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache, whipped topping, and graham cracker crumbs.
COCOA MOUSSE CAKE
$9.50
Chocolate layer cake with mousse filling and chocolate frosting.
CARROT CAKE
$9.00
Cinnamon layer cake with raisins, walnuts, and vegan cream cheese frosting.
DONNIE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUCK
$6.50
Peanut butter cookie cup stuffed with creamy peanut butter and filled with ganache.
VEGAN CINNAMON ROLL
$4.50 - $7.00
Now available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
COLD DRINKS
Lemonade
$3.50
Iced Rishi® Chai Latte
$5.00
Boylan Bottling Company Sodas
$4.00
Iced-Coffee—Columbia Street Roastery
$4.50
Direct-trade coffee.
Iced Rishi® Peach Black Tea
$3.50
Sparkling Water
$3.00
Coke
$3.00
Diet Coke
$3.00
HOT DRINKS
Coffee—Columbia Street Roastery
$4.00
Direct-trade coffee.
Rishi® Chai Latte
$5.00
Hot Chocolate
$5.00
Tea—Columbia Street Roastery
$4.00
Direct-trade tea.
CHEESE OPTIONS
Vegan Daiya® Mozzarella or Cheddar
$2.00
Monterey Jack
$2.00
Local, non-GMO, rBGH/rBST free, dairy cheese.
Swiss
$2.00
Non-GMO, rBGH/rBST free, dairy cheese.
House-Made Creamy Vegan Cheddar
$2.00
House Made Creamy Nacho
$2.00
Catering Menu
61 items
CATERING DESSERTS
COCOA MOUSSE CAKE
$48.00
8-inch vegan chocolate layer cake with mousse filling and chocolate frosting. Variation: chocolate peanut butter.
CARROT CAKE WITH WALNUTS
$45.00
8-inch vegan cinnamon layer cake with raisins, walnuts, and vegan cream cheese frosting.
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
$48.00
8-inch vegan cheesecake. Please ask about our seasonal flavors at the time of ordering. Vegan cream cheese filling. GF
DONNIE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUCK
$6.50
Peanut butter cookie cup stuffed with creamy peanut butter and filled with ganache. Single serving only, large orders of Pucks need 48 hours notice.
6 CINNAMON ROLLS
$16.00
CATERING DELI SIDES
PINT/QUART of CORNED BEEF SEITAN
$9.00 - $15.00
PINT/QUART of GYROS-STYLE SEITAN
$9.00 - $15.00
PINT/QUART of STEAMED VEGETABLES
$7.00 - $14.00
PINT of GUACAMOLE
$15.00
PINT/QUART of COUNTRY GRAVY
$5.00 - $9.00
PINT/QUART of SAUSAGE GRAVY
$7.00 - $12.00
PINT/QUART of POTATO HASH
$7.00 - $12.00
PINT/QUART of TEMPEH HASH
$12.00 - $20.00
PINT/QUART of SALSA CRUDA
$6.00 - $11.00
PINT/QUART of SALAD DRESSING
$8.00 - $14.00
PINT/QUART of PESTO VEGETABLES
$9.00 - $15.00
PINT/QUART of GARLIC GINGER FLASHED GREENS
$9.00 - $15.00
PINT/QUART of MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY
$9.00 - $15.00
PINT/QUART of MAC'n'CHEESE
$9.00 - $15.00
PINT/QUART of SPICED BLACK BEANS
$9.00 - $15.00
PINT/QUART of VEGAN CREAMY CHEDDAR
$12.00 - $20.00
Our house-made creamy cheddar cheese
PAN of TORTILLA CHIPS
$6.00
CATERING APPETIZERS
PAN of SPECIAL RECIPE WINGS
$62.00
Breaded seitan strips (approx. 40 pc), 16oz vegan ranch, and celery. Available in BBQ or spicy Buffalo style.
PAN of THAI CHILI WINGS
$62.00
Spicy chili-lime marinade, Sriracha-ranch, and sesame seeds.
PAN of POUTINE
$62.00
Hand-cut fries*, Teese® creamy cheddar, gravy, and green onions.
PAN of CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE
$50.00
House-made salsa CRUDA, guacamole, and tortilla chips*. GF
PAN of SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
$60.00
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with corn tortilla chips*. GF
PAN of FRIES* APPETIZER
$30.00
Sweet potato, waffle,(+$5) or hand-cut fries. GF
CATERING ENTRÉES
TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF for 4
$65.00
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes. GF
Sauerkraut, mashed potato, green onion, mushroom, Daiya® cheddar, tomato basil tortilla, and dill sour cream.
THAI BASIL STIR-FRY for 4
$54.00
Tofu or tempeh, brown rice, veggie mix, in a SPICY Thai garlic sauce with fresh basil, garnished with sesame seeds (can be prepared mild upon request). GF
COCONUT LIME CHICKEN for 4
$65.00
Sautéed Swap® Plant-based Chicken smothered in rich tomato & coconut-lime sauce over jasmine rice. Served with garlic sautéed broccoli. GF
THE SOUL BOWL for 4
$60.00
Blackened or scrambled tofu, quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri. GF
SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE for 4
$54.00
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, & kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK for 4
$60.00
Battered seitan filet, country gravy, mashed potato, and sautéed veggies.
CATERING SANDWICHES
THE RADICAL REUBEN™ for 6
$68.00
Corned beef-style seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan or dairy cheese, Thousand Island, on marbled rye.
SMOKED TOFU CLUB for 6
$60.00
A double decker club with thinly sliced smoked tofu, bacon-style seitan, lettuce, tomato, & our house-made vegan mayo.
S.U.V. (Straight Up Veggie) for 6
$58.00
Toasted whole grain bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard. GF option avail.
CUBAN SANDWICH for 6
$62.00
Grilled marinated seitan, fried yucca root chips*, peperoncini, melted cheese, mayo, and mustard on crunchy ciabatta bread.
SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN for 6
$60.00
Spicy breaded chicken-style seitan, ranch, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, on a wheat bun.
GYROS for 6
$60.00
Pita bread, sliced seitan, onion, tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki.
Scrambled tofu or eggs**, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, cilantro, vegan or dairy cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, and salsa. GF
FRENCH TOAST for 6
$20.00
12 French toast wedges (6 diagonal cut slices), with maple syrup.
BISCUIT & SAUSAGE GRAVY for 6
$42.00
Herb biscuit and sausage-style seitan gravy.
MONTE CRISTO for 6
$68.00
French toast sandwich, vegan or dairy cheese, fried tofu or egg**, bacon-style seitan, Creole mustard, and potato hash.
CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST for 6
$65.00
French toasted cinnamon rolls with strawberry coulis. Served with Potato Hash*.
CINNAMON ROLLS for 6
$16.00
SCRAMBLED TOFU for 6
$25.00
6 Eggs**
$20.00
POTATO TEMPEH HASH for 6
$72.00
Crumbled tempeh, sliced potato, roasted red peppers, onions seasoned with crushed red pepper & fennel seed. Served with biscuit & gravy & choice of scrambled tofu or eggs.**
CHILAQUILES for 6
$68.00
Spicy tomatillo salsa tossed with tortilla chips* & scrambled tofu or egg.** Topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, & green onion. Served with refried beans & Mexican rice. GF
Add avocado for $2 or sour cream for $1.
ORDER INFORMATION
LAKEVIEW
3411 N. Halsted St.
(773) 935-6696
Hours:
M,T,Th,Fr 12pm – 8pm; Sat, Sun 11pm – 10pm
We are closed on Wednesdays.
PARKING
Street parking only at Logan Square location.
Free parking at Lakeview available after 6pm weekdays, 10am-11pm Sat–Sun, only in adjacent area north side of our bldg. See signage. Do not park at the 7-11.
Desserts
16 items
Shakes & Floats
ICE CREAM FLOAT
$7.00
Super cream Temptation ice cream and your choice of soda.
Ube
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cookie Dough Peanut Butter
Chocolate Peanut Butter (GF)
Mint Chocolate Chip (GF)
Chocolate (GF)
Banana (GF)
Vanilla (GF)
Strawberry (GF)
DESSERTS
KEY LIME CHEESECAKE GF
$9.50
A perfect blend of sweet & tart, creamy key lime cheesecake with granola crust.
S'MORES BROWNIE SUNDAE
$11.00
Layers of rich chocolate brownie, graham crackers, Dandies® marshmallows topped with Temptation® vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache, whipped topping, and graham cracker crumbs.
COCOA MOUSSE CAKE
$9.50
Chocolate layer cake with mousse filling and chocolate frosting.
CARROT CAKE
$9.00
Cinnamon layer cake with raisins, walnuts, and vegan cream cheese frosting.
DONNIE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUCK
$6.50
Peanut butter cookie cup stuffed with creamy peanut butter and filled with ganache.
VEGAN CINNAMON ROLL
$4.50 - $7.00
Now available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
Gluten Friendly
75 items
GF ENTRÉES & SANDWICHES
AVOCADO TOSTADAS
$15.00
Black beans, quinoa, grilled onions and peppers, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices on corn tortillas with chimichurri.
COCONUT LIME CHICKEN GF
$20.00
Sautéed Swap® chicken smothered in rich tomato, coconut-lime sauce over jasmine rice & garlic sautéed broccoli. GF
THE SOUL BOWL
$16.00
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, seasoned quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri.
Add avocado $2.
TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF
$20.00
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes.
THAI BASIL STIR-FRY
$17.00
Tofu or tempeh, brown rice, veggie mix, in a SPICY Thai garlic sauce with fresh basil, garnished with sesame seeds (can be prepared mild upon request).
PORTABELLA TRUFFLE MELT
$20.00
Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and Teese® mozzarella, on ciabatta.
S.U.V. (Straight up Veggie)
$16.00
Toasted gluten-free bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard.
BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER
$19.00
Curried sweet potato-tofu burger with a GF bun with chimichurri sauce, grilled pineapple, sprouts, and sliced onion.
Add avocado $2.
BOWL OF QUINOA CHILI
$6.00 - $12.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with one or two jalapeño corn fritters.*
Add jalapeño, onion, tomato $.50 ea. Sour cream $1. Cheese or avocado $2 ea.
GF SANDWICH SIDES
Sweet Potato Fries*
Hand-Cut or Waffle Fries(+$1)*
Yucca Chips*
Side Salad
Cup of Soup
Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy)
Black Beans
Mexican Rice
Potato Hash* (Brunch Only)
Ginger Garlic Flashed Greens +2.00
Steamed Vegetables +2.00
Chili Cup +2.00
Pesto Vegetables +2.00
CHEESE OPTIONS
Vegan Daiya® Mozzarella or Cheddar
$2.00
Monterey Jack
$2.00
Local, non-GMO, rBGH/rBST free, dairy cheese.
Swiss
$2.00
Non-GMO, rBGH/rBST free, dairy cheese.
House-Made Creamy Vegan Cheddar
$2.00
House Made Creamy Nacho
$2.00
GF STARTERS & SALADS
REUBEN ROLLS
$13.00
Want the Radical Reuben but in shareable portions? Spread the
love with our famous Reuben in a crispy handheld appetizer. Made with our own corned beef-style seitan, sauerkraut, & Teese® vegan mozzarella in a vegan egg roll wrapper, served with house-made Thousand Island dressing.
SOUP OF THE DAY
$3.00 - $5.00
Our house-made vegan soups are usually gluten free. Please ask your server.
CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE WITH SALSA
$11.00
Corn tortilla chips* with house recipe salsa cruda and fresh guacamole.
Caesar tossed romaine, grilled artichoke, sundried tomato, with grilled tempeh or Swap Chicken.
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
$11.00
Everyone's favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips.*
TACO SALAD
$15.00
Mixed greens tossed in Southwest spice dressing with tomato, onion, corn, black beans, cheese, jalapeño, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.*
CHICKEN RANCH SALAD
$15.00
BBQ or Buffalo tempeh or Swap Chicken, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber.
FRIES APPETIZER
$4.00 - $6.00
Sweet potato, waffle(+$1), or hand-cut fries*.
Add cheese for $1.
GF SIDE DISHES
Mexican Rice
$4.00
Sweet Potato Fries*
$4.00 - $6.00
Hand-Cut Fries*
$4.00 - $6.00
Waffle Fries*
$5.00 - $7.00
Yucca Chips*
$3.50
Steamed Vegetables
$4.00
Ginger Flashed Greens
$4.00
Guacamole
$2.00 - $4.00
Side of Sauce/Salsa
$1.00
Tortilla Chips*
$2.00
Gluten Free Bread
$3.00
Spiced Black Beans
$4.00
Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy)
$3.50
Jalapeño Corn Fritter*
$0.75
GF BRUNCH
SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
$15.00
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa.
MEXICANA BOWL
$15.00
Eggs** or scrambled tofu, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, cilantro, cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, and salsa.
GF CAGE-FREE OMELET**
$19.00
With hash*, fruit garnish, and 2 gluten free toast. Choose 3: tomato, onion, peppers, spinach, mushroom, Swiss, Monterey Jack, vegan cheese.
Extra ingredients $.50 ea.
Use egg** white only $1.
Add avocado $2.
GF BRUNCH SIDES
Potato Hash*
$5.00
2 Organic Free Range Eggs**
$7.00
Tempeh Strips
$5.00
Seasonal Fruit
$3.00 - $5.00
Side of Scrambled Tofu
$6.00
Gluten-free Toast
$3.00
SIDE TEMPEH HASH
$6.00
GF DESSERTS
KEY LIME CHEESECAKE GF
$9.50
A perfect blend of sweet & tart, creamy key lime cheesecake with granola crust.
AWARD-WINNING SHAKES
$8.25 - $9.75
Our gluten free flavors are: chocolate peanut butter, mint chocolate chip, vanilla, strawberry, banana, and chocolate.
COLD DRINKS
Lemonade
$3.50
Iced Rishi® Chai Latte
$5.00
Boylan Bottling Company Sodas
$4.00
Iced-Coffee—Columbia Street Roastery
$4.50
Direct-trade coffee.
Iced Rishi® Peach Black Tea
$3.50
Sparkling Water
$3.00
Coke
$3.00
Diet Coke
$3.00
HOT DRINKS
Coffee—Columbia Street Roastery
$4.00
Direct-trade coffee.
Rishi® Chai Latte
$5.00
Hot Chocolate
$5.00
Tea—Columbia Street Roastery
$4.00
Direct-trade tea.
Reviews
4.7
3,342 reviews
5 stars
2,625
4 stars
445
3 stars
163
2 stars46
1 star
63
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Amy Gulas
3 days ago
4.0
Neat little diner. Vegetarian/vegan food is good. Would have gotten 5stars but the gyro tasted the same as the Ruben. Needed different spices. But overall tasty. Service was top notch. Would visit again. Neighborhood was fantastic to stroll after eating.
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Adam Parker
Jul 3, 2026
5.0
Chicago Diner is an outstanding choice for anyone looking for delicious vegetarian and vegan cuisine. The menu offers a wide variety of options, making it easy for everyone in the group to find something they'll enjoy. Every dish was beautifully presented, generously portioned, and made with fresh, high quality ingredients that were full of flavor.
The service was friendly, professional, and attentive throughout our visit, making the experience even more enjoyable. This was the first visit for everyone in our party, and we all left impressed and completely satisfied. If you're in the area and looking for excellent vegetarian or vegan food, Chicago Diner is definitely worth a visit. I highly recommend it and look forward to coming back.
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Ctgb
Jul 2, 2026
5.0
visited The Chicago Diner, Lakeview during my trip to Chicago, and it was a fantastic experience. Even though I'm not a vegetarian, I was surprised by how flavorful and satisfying everything was. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal.
I ordered one of their signature veggie burgers with a side of fries and finished with a slice of their famous vegan chocolate cake. Every dish was fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully prepared. The burger was hearty, the fries were perfectly crispy, and the cake was rich enough that I couldn't believe it was vegan.
The staff was friendly, attentive, and happy to answer questions about the menu. Their recommendations made choosing much easier for a first-time visitor.
One tip: save room for dessert—the vegan chocolate cake is absolutely worth it. If you're visiting on a weekend, arriving a little early can help you avoid the busiest lunch crowd.
Overall, I had a wonderful experience at The Chicago Diner, Lakeview. Thank you to the entire team for the delicious food, outstanding service, and welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!
TA
Teshirogi Akan
Jun 21, 2026
5.0
The Chicago Diner has been serving meat-free comfort food since 1983, long before plant-based eating became a mainstream thing, and the Lakeview location in the Northalsted neighborhood carries that legacy with a classic diner feel, simple decor, friendly staff, and a menu that proves vegan food doesn't have to feel like a compromise. It's also proudly part of the neighborhood's LGBTQ+ community, pride flags displayed throughout, a welcoming space for everyone who walks in.
We got the Reuben first, corned beef-style seitan piled with sauerkraut and melted cheese on marbled rye, and it genuinely tasted close enough to the real thing that it surprised both of us. The Thai chili wings came next, breaded seitan tossed in a spicy glaze, and they disappeared fast, packed with flavor and a real kick of heat. We also tried the spinach artichoke dip, creamy and rich, served with toasted ciabatta crostini that held up well for scooping. Someone in our group went with the mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce, and reported it was one of the more comforting things they'd eaten anywhere recently, vegan or not. Shakes are a must here too, thick and genuinely good, the kind of dessert that makes you wonder why you don't order a milkshake more often. Portions are huge across the board, and the staff don't rush you out even when it's busy.
Seating is limited, so going right at opening or making a reservation is worth doing if you don't want a wait.
JS
Jashima Samah
Jun 21, 2026
1.0
So this is not my wife I 1st time at this dinner. Actually we use to go to the other location because it had more space. Also it tells a lot because we come here from Glendale heights. But this time I ask if we could be seated at a booth because I have lupus and my leg was bothering me and I needed space and there table are super small. I never use my disability as a excuse for any extra special treatment. I asked the host and she stated that the booth are for her larger parties. There was 2 booth available and she seated 1 couple in each booth. My wife andi decided to leave but before I left I asked to speak to a manager. The manager was pretty kind and understanding and said that they will definitely try to offer us a booth at this moment but while the manager is talking to my wife and I the host is laughing about situation. I was really over it at this point. I looked at her and said have a blessed day. She said back to me "honey we're doing the best we can". Such a lack of professionalism.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Chicago Diner, Lakeview
Does The Chicago Diner, Lakeview accept reservations?
No, The Chicago Diner, Lakeview does not accept reservations.
What are the brunch hours at The Chicago Diner, Lakeview?
Brunch is served from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekends.
When is delivery available at The Chicago Diner, Lakeview?
Delivery service is available daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekends.
What are the takeout hours for The Chicago Diner, Lakeview?
Takeout is available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays, extending to 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 9:00 PM on Sundays.
Does The Chicago Diner, Lakeview offer pickup and delivery services?
Yes, The Chicago Diner, Lakeview offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.
What types of cuisine does The Chicago Diner, Lakeview serve?
The restaurant specializes in vegan and vegetarian fare.
Where is The Chicago Diner, Lakeview located?
The Chicago Diner, Lakeview is located at 3411 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60657, United States.
What payment options are accepted at The Chicago Diner, Lakeview?
They accept American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, Discover, Mastercard, Samsung Pay, and Visa.
Are there any convenient nearby places to visit before or after dining at The Chicago Diner, Lakeview?
Yes, nearby places include D'Angelo Sandwich Shops for quick bites, 7-Eleven convenience store for essentials, and UPS Access Point Locker for package services.
How can public transportation help me reach The Chicago Diner, Lakeview?
You can use the CTA Bus Stop 5760 nearby to access public transit routes to The Chicago Diner, Lakeview.
What entertainment options are close to The Chicago Diner, Lakeview?
Nearby entertainment venues include Replay Lakeview arcade and gay bar, Roscoe's Tavern dance club, and Progress Bar dance club and bar.
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