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Point  ($$) 8.0
Diner, Brunch, Comfort Food, Breakfast

Local Favorite, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Private Events, Cocktails, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, International Food, Takes Reservations

820 W RANDOLPH ST., chicago

Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard's modern diner features many creative and delicious menu items with international flavors. Its retro-chic decor, stylish rooftop deck, delightful food, and fantastic bakery make it a great breakfast/brunch spot. It features a vast menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics.

Point  ($$) 8.8
American (traditional), Comfort Food, Vegan Vegetarian Restaurant, Lunch, Dinner

Local Favorite, Famous, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Takes Reservations, Fried Food

3411 N Halsted St, chicago

Chicago Diner has been serving innovative and delicious vegan and vegetarian fare since 1983. True to their signage, "meat free since '83," all of their menus are a take on the classic American diner with a twist. It has earned numerous accolades from various media outlets for its fantastic food. They use local, seasonal ingredients and produce. All their cleaning products are eco-friendly, to-go containers are bio-degradable, and they practice bio-diesel conversion of waste oil.

Point  ($$) 8.1
Southern Food, Dinner, Comfort Food

Local Favorite, Famous, Vegetarian Options, Seafood, Salad, Outdoor Seating, Fried Food

4609 N Lincoln Ave, chicago

Luella Southern Kitchen is named after Chef Darnell Reed's great-grandmother, who moved from Mississippi to Chicago in 1943. She inspires love and passion for the delicious southern meals at this place. Darnell travels worldwide and within the US to find more flavors and inspirations to apply in his restaurant. Luella is a well-known southern comfort institution in Chicago and has been featured in various media and TV outlets for its delicious goodness.

Brunch, Lunch, Comfort Food, Bar, Cafe

Local Favorite, Famous, Vegetarian Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Fried Food, Deli

2552 N Clark St, chicago

Frances' has been a landmark in Lincoln Park for 80 years, serving diners breakfast, lunch, and brunch (before it was even a thing)! It has always been known for its comfort food, generations-old family recipes, and sandwiches too big to finish in one sitting. With his original team, Chicago-famous Chef and personality Derek Rylon has been perfecting his culinary skills and recipes for over 30 years. His iconic following is a testament to his gift for creating unbelievable dishes at Frances'.