
The Chicago Diner - Lakeview Chicago Diner - Lakeview
Popular Items

THAI CHILI WINGS
Spicy chili-lime marinade, Sriracha-ranch, and sesame seeds.

CAJUN BLACK BEAN BURGER
Black bean patty, sautéed onion, mushroom, spinach, tomato, fried jalapeño, Teese® cheddar, and Creole mustard.

THE RADICAL REUBEN™️
Corned beef seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan or dairy cheese, Thousand Island, on marbled rye.
Appetizers

JALAPEÑO POPPERS
Not for the weak—these babies are hot!!! Fresh jalapeño peppers stuffed with vegan Teese® vegan cheddar cheese, breaded and fried. Served with ranch dressing.

BUFFALO WINGS
Breaded seitan strips tossed in our special recipe Buffalo sauce served with ranch, and celery.

THAI CHILI WINGS
Spicy chili-lime marinade, Sriracha-ranch, and sesame seeds.

BBQ WINGS
Breaded seitan strips tossed in a sweet and savory BBQ sauce served with ranch, and celery.
NAKED WINGS
CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE
House-made salsa cruda, guacamole, and tortilla chips*.
LARGE HAND CUT FRIES

LARGE SWEET POTATO FRIES

LARGE WAFFLE FRIES

NACHOS
Seitan chorizo, black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, vegan sour cream, Teese® nacho, chips*, and salsa. GF option avail.

POUTINE
Hand-cut fries*, Teese® creamy cheddar, gravy, and green onions.
SMALL HAND CUT FRIES

SMALL SWEET POTATO FRIES

SMALL WAFFLE FRIES

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with toasted ciabatta crostini. GF option avail.
Brunch
Brunch
1 CINNAMON ROLL
NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
2 CINNAMON ROLLS
NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.

BISCUIT & SAUSAGE GRAVY
House-mad herb biscuit and sausage-style seitan gravy.

CHILAQUILES
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

POTATO TEMPEH HASH
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.**
CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST
French toasted cinnamon roll, strawberry coulis, potato hash*, and bacon-style seitan.

COUNTRY BENEDICT
Fried tofu or eggs**, herb biscuit, sautéed spinach, mushrooms, tomato, onion (no substitutions), and seitan sausage gravy.
SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF

BREAKFAST BOWL
Scrambled tofu or eggs**, potato hash, herb biscuit, and seitan sausage gravy.

BREAKFAST COMBO
Scrambled tofu or 2 eggs**, potato hash*, bacon-style seitan, your choice of French toast, pancake, or toast. Served with fruit garnish.

MEXICANA BOWL
Scrambled tofu or eggs**, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, cilantro, vegan or dairy cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, and salsa. GF

TALL STACK PANCAKES
3 light and fluffy pancakes.

MONTE CRISTO
French toast sandwich, vegan or dairy cheese, fried tofu or egg**, bacon-style seitan, Creole mustard, and potato hash.

STEAK & EGGS
Country-fried seitan steak, gravy, scrambled tofu or egg**, and potato hash*.
CAGE FREE OMELET
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 option avail.
BUILD A BRUNCH
Build your own brunch by selecting your favorite brunch items
Gluten Friendly Brunch

GF CHILAQUILES
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.
GF CAGE-FREE OMELET
With hash*, fruit garnish, and 2 gluten free toast. Choose 3: tomato, onion, peppers, spinach, mushroom, Swiss, Monterey Jack, vegan cheese.

GF MEXICANA BOWL
Eggs** or scrambled tofu, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, cilantro, cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, and salsa.
GF SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
Lunch/Dinner
Soup & Salads
SOUP OF THE DAY - Cup
SOUP OF THE DAY -Bowl
Soup w/Entree
QUINOA CHILI CUP
Our chili is topped with one jalapeño corn fritters*.

QUINOA CHILI BOWL
Served with two jalapeño corn fritters*. GF

HARVEST SALAD
Mixed greens, roasted sweet potato and beets, toasted pepitas, cranberries, and red onion tossed in citrus rosemary vinaigrette. GF Add tempeh $5
GARDEN SALAD
Salad mix, tomato, sprouts, beets, cucumber, and choice of dressing. GF

CAESAR SALAD
Romaine tossed in vegan Caesar, artichoke hearts, sundried tomato, croutons, choice of spicy or crispy chicken-style seitan, or grilled tempeh strips. GF option avail.
CHICKEN RANCH SALAD
BBQ or Buffalo-style seitan, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber. GF option avail.

TACO SALAD
Southwest dressed salad mix, tomato, onion, corn, black beans, cheese, jalapeño, chorizo-style seitan, tortilla chips*, avocado, & vegan sour cream. GF option avail.
Side Salad
Burgers & Sandwiches

ITALIAN BEEF COMBO
Italian-style seitan, house-made sausage, on hoagie, your choice of sweet or hot peppers and a side.

GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken-style seitan and tofu patty, glazed with orange sauce. Topped with lettuce, red onion, jalapeño slaw, and spicy house-made mayo on a whole wheat Kaiser roll. Served with a pickle and your choice of side.

CAJUN BLACK BEAN BURGER
Black bean patty, sautéed onion, mushroom, spinach, tomato, fried jalapeño, Teese® cheddar, and Creole mustard.

THE TITANIC BLT BURGER
Our house seitan patty, bacon-style seitan, french fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and Chipotle FireTM sauce.

BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER
Curried sweet potato-tofu patty, grilled pineapple, sprouts, onion, and chimichurri sauce. GF option avail.

THE RADICAL REUBEN™️
Corned beef seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan or dairy cheese, Thousand Island, on marbled rye.

PORTABELLA TRUFFLE MELT
Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and Teese® mozzarella, on ciabatta. GF option avail.

S.U.V. (STRAIGHT UP VEGGIE)
Toasted whole grain bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard. GF option avail.

SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN
Spicy breaded chicken-style seitan, ranch, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, on a wheat bun.

CUBAN SANDWICH
Grilled marinated seitan, fried yucca root chips*, peperoncini, melted cheese, mayo, and mustard on crunchy ciabatta bread.

GYROS
Pita bread, sliced seitan, onion, tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki.
Entrées

CHICKEN PARMESAN
Breaded chicken-style seitan patty smothered in marinara & topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara & garlic bread.

TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes. GF

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Battered seitan filet, country gravy, mashed potato, and sautéed veggies.

PIEROGI QUIESADILLA
Sauerkraut, mashed potato, green onion, Daiya® cheddar, mushroom, tomato basil tortilla, and dill sour cream.

THAI BASIL STIR FRY
Tofu or tempeh, brown rice, veggie mix, in a spicy Thai garlic sauce with fresh basil, garnished with sesame seeds (can be made mild by request). GF

THE SOUL BOWL
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri. GF
AVOCADO TOSTADAS
Black beans, quinoa, onion, bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on a corn tortilla. Served with chimichurri. GF

QUINOA CHILI BOWL
Served with two jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
Gluten Friendly
GF AVOCADO TOSTADAS
Black beans, quinoa, grilled onions and peppers, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices on corn tortillas with chimichurri.

GF THE SOUL BOWL
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, seasoned quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri.

GF THAI BASIL STIR-FRY
Tofu or tempeh, brown rice, veggie mix, in a spicy Thai garlic sauce with fresh basil, garnished with sesame seeds (can be made mild by request).
GF PORTABELLA TRUFFLE MELT
Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and Teese® vegan mozzarella on gluten free bread.

GF S.U.V. (Straight Up Veggie)
Toasted gluten-free bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard.

GF BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER
Curried sweet potato-tofu burger with a gluten-free bun with chimichurri sauce, grilled pineapple, sprouts, and sliced onion.

GF TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes.

GF QUINOA CHILI BOWL
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*.
GF TACO SALAD*
Mixed greens tossed in Southwest spice dressing with tomato, onion, corn, black beans, cheese, jalapeño, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips*.
GF QUINOA CHILI CUP
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*.
GF CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE
Corn tortilla chips with house recipe salsa fresca and fresh guacamole.
GF NACHOS*
Chips*, beans, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole, jalapeño, sour cream, and salsa.
GF GARDEN SALAD
Salad mix, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, and beets.

GF HARVEST SALAD
Mixed greens, roasted sweet potato and beets, toasted pepitas, cranberries, and red onion tossed in citrus rosemary vinaigrette. GF
GF CAESAR SALAD
Caesar tossed romaine, grilled artichoke, sundried tomato, with grilled tempeh.
GF SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
GF SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP*
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips*.
GF CHICKEN RANCH SALAD
BBQ or Buffalo tempeh, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber.

GF WAFFLE FRIES* SMALL

GF WAFFLE FRIES* LARGE
GF HAND CUT FRIES* SMALL
GF HAND CUT FRIES* LARGE

GF SWEET POTATO FRIES* SMALL

GF SWEET POTATO FRIES* LARGE
GF YUCCA CHIPS*

GF STEAMED VEGETABLES
GF SAUTEED VEGETABLES

GF GARLIC GINGER FLASHED GREENS
GF CHIPS* & SALSA
GF GUACAMOLE 2oz
GF GUACAMOLE 4oz
GF BREAD
GF MASHED POTATO w/o gravy

GF BALSAMIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS
GF JALAPEÑO CORN FRITTER*

GF SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
Beverages
Shakes
Cold Drinks

ICED PUMPKIN SPICE RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE
Rishi Chai, vanilla soy milk, pumpkin spice syrup & whipped topping.
LAVENDAR LEMONADE CRAFT SODA
Cherry Fawn
On the DL
LEMONADE
ICED RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE
GINGER ALE - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.
BLACK CHERRY SODA - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.
CREAM SODA - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.
COLA - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.
Diet Coke
ZEVIA®️ DIET COLA
COLD BREW COFFEE - COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY
ICED PEACH BLACK TEA - COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY
LA CROIX®️ SPARKLING WATER
ORANGE JUICE - Small
ORANGE JUICE - Large
TONIC WATER
GINGER BEER
Arnold Palmer
Cranberry
Hot Drinks
Desserts

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

S'MORES BROWNIE SUNDAE
S'MORES BROWNIE ALA CARTE

COCOA MOUSSE CAKE

CARROT CAKE

DONNIE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUCK
1 CINNAMON ROLL
NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
2 CINNAMON ROLLS
1 Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Scoop Chocolate Ice Cream
1 Scoop Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Kids
Kids Items
KIDS BIG BURGER
Plain veggie burger on a whole wheat bun and steamed green beans.

KIDS GRILLED CHEESE
Whole grain bread with choice of vegan or dairy cheese. Served with steamed green beans.

KIDS CHICKEN FINGERS
Crispy chicken-style seitan fingers & steamed green beans. Choice of BBQ or ranch dipping sauce!

JUST COOKED
Steamed tofu cubes, brown rice, and steamed green beans.

KIDS QUESADILLA
Two corn tortillas with choice of vegan or dairy cheese. Served with steamed green beans an salsa fresca.

LARGE MAC 'N TEESE®

SMALL MAC 'N TEESE®
SPAGHETTI & MEAT BALLS
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
A la Carte
Veggies
Protein
Sides

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Black Beans

Garlic Ginger Flashed Greens
Jalapeno Corn Fritters* GF

Mac 'n Teese® Large

Mac 'n Teese® Small

Mashed Potato & Gravy

Sautéed Vegetables
Side of Bread
Soft Tortilla
Steamed Vegetables
Yucca Chips
Brown Rice
Frijoles
Mexican Rice
Mashed Sweet Potato
Tortilla Chips
Side BBQ Wings
Side Buffalo Wings
Side Thai Wings
Pickle Spear
Cup of Quinoa
Roasted Potatoes
Ciabatta Crostini
Sauces & Cheese
Catering/Retail
Retail

The New Chicago Diner Cookbook
Chef Jo A. Kaucher, Chef Kat Barry, and the Chicago Diner Crew present The New Chicago Diner Cookbook. This new collection is all vegan, featuring over 100 pages of Chicago Diner recipes including many classic favorites and current menu items. Featuring beautiful photography and step-by-step procedures for the novice—as well as advanced dishes for the experienced—this cookbook is designed to be user friendly and fun. Create the spirit of the Chicago Diner in your own kitchen! Recipes include soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts, plus sections focusing on entertaining and cocktails as well as sauces, dressings, and dips. Surefire hits abound such as Chicago Diner's signature seitan with styles and marinades to make your own Radical Reuben™, chorizo, and burgers.

Revolution T-Shirt
There was a time where the animals rose up and rebelled against the oppression of the Factory Farm. Against great odds and risk, united together in will, they escaped. The leader, a wise chicken they called Freedom, paused before she took that last step, but never looked back. The Revolution had begun. Available unisex XS-XL. Black crew only. Colors may shift slightly depending on the print run. We are currently sold out of XXL.

Retro T-Shirt
Featuring 100% ring spun cotton, one of our original graphics on the back and logo on the front. Available unisex XS-XXL. Natural crew neck.

Flag T-Shirt
Featuring 100% ring spun cotton, Chicago Flag design with burger and shake. Based on the iconic blue and red Chicago municipal flag. Available unisex XS-XL. Grey crew only.

Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Black long-sleeved T-shirt. Featuring our popular retro waiter graphic on the back, tagline on one sleeve, and logo on the front. Available unisex XS-XXL.
Mug
2 Mugs
Pints (Copy)
PINT OF SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with toasted ciabatta crostini.