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The Chicago Diner Chicago Diner -Lakeview

3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Pickup Only
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Appetizers
Lunch/Dinner
Beverages
Desserts
Kids
A la Carte

Featured Items

  • THE RADICAL REUBEN™️

    Corned beef seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan or dairy cheese, Thousand Island, on marbled rye.
    $18.00
  • GYROS

    Pita bread, sliced seitan, onion, tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki.
    $15.00
  • THAI CHILI WINGS

    Spicy chili-lime marinade, Sriracha-ranch, and sesame seeds.
    $13.00

Appetizers

  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS

    Not for the weak—these babies are hot!!! Fresh jalapeño peppers stuffed with vegan cream cheese, breaded and fried. Served with ranch dressing.
    $13.00
  • ONION RINGS

    $9.00
  • BUFFALO WINGS

    Breaded seitan strips tossed in our special recipe Buffalo sauce served with ranch, and celery.
    $13.00
  • BBQ WINGS

    Breaded seitan strips tossed in a sweet and savory BBQ sauce served with ranch, and celery.
    $13.00
  • THAI CHILI WINGS

    Spicy chili-lime marinade, Sriracha-ranch, and sesame seeds.
    $13.00
  • NAKED WINGS

    $12.00
  • SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

    Extra large flour tortilla stuffed with our spicy crispy chicken-style seitan, sautéed onions & bell peppers and vegan or dairy cheese. Served with chipotle fire sauce.
    $14.00
  • CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE GF

    House-made salsa cruda, guacamole, and tortilla chips*.
    $11.00
  • LARGE HAND CUT FRIES* GF

    $6.00
  • LARGE SWEET POTATO FRIES* GF

    $6.00
  • LARGE WAFFLE FRIES* GF

    $7.00
  • NACHOS

    Seitan chorizo, black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, vegan sour cream, house-made nacho cheese, chips*, and salsa. GF option avail.
    $13.00
  • POUTINE

    Hand-cut fries*, house-made creamy cheddar cheese sauce, gravy, and green onions.
    $13.00
  • SMALL HAND CUT FRIES* GF

    $4.00
  • SMALL SWEET POTATO FRIES* GF

    $4.00
  • SMALL WAFFLE FRIES* GF

    $5.00
  • SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

    Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips*.
    $12.00

Lunch/Dinner

Soup

  • QUINOA CHILI CUP

    Our chili is topped with one jalapeño corn fritters*.
    $6.00
  • QUINOA CHILI BOWL

    Served with two jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
    $12.00
  • Mushroom Barley Soup - Cup

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Mushroom Barley Soup - Bowl

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Garbanzo Coconut Curry Soup - Cup

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Garbanzo Coconut Curry Soup - Bowl

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Carrot Ginger Soup - Cup

    $4.00
  • Carrot Ginger Soup - Bowl

    $6.00
  • Tuscan White Bean Soup - Cup

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Tuscan White Bean Soup - Bowl

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Curry Cauliflower Soup - Cup

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Curry Cauliflower Soup - Bowl

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Baked Potato Soup - Cup

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Baked Potato Soup - Bowl

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00

Salads

  • HARVEST SALAD

    Mixed greens, roasted sweet potato and beets, toasted pepitas, cranberries, and red onion tossed in citrus rosemary vinaigrette. GF Add tempeh $5
    $15.00
  • SIDE SALAD GF

    $4.00
  • GARDEN SALAD GF

    Salad mix, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, and beets.
    $8.00
  • CHICKEN RANCH SALAD

    BBQ or Buffalo-style seitan, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber. GF option avail.
    $15.00
  • 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.
    $15.00
  • 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.
    $15.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Chargrilled seitan and tofu patty, topped with caramelized onions, Thousand Island, & vegan or dairy cheese. Served with sandwich side choice & pickle spear.
  • ITALIAN BEEF COMBO

    Italian-style seitan, house-made sausage, on hoagie, your choice of sweet or hot peppers and a side.
    $18.00
  • PORTABELLO PRIME

    Multi-mushroom burger, house-made horseradish mayo, battered portobello stems, lettuce, tomato, and onion on wheat bun. Served with a pickle and your choice of side.
    $18.00
  • SMOKED TOFU CLUB

    A double decker club with thinly sliced smoked tofu, seitan bacon, lettuce, tomato, and house-made vegan mayo. Served with your choice of side and pickle.
    $16.00
  • CAJUN BLACK BEAN BURGER

    Black bean patty, sautéed onion, mushroom, spinach, tomato, fried jalapeño, house-made creamy cheddar, cheese sauce and Creole mustard.
    $17.50
  • BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER

    Curried sweet potato-tofu patty, grilled pineapple, sprouts, onion, and chimichurri sauce. GF option avail.
    $17.00
  • THE RADICAL REUBEN™️

    Corned beef seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan or dairy cheese, Thousand Island, on marbled rye.
    $18.00
  • PORTABELLO TRUFFLE MELT

    Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and your choice of cheese, on ciabatta. GF option avail.
    $18.00
  • 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.
    $14.00
  • SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN

    Spicy breaded chicken-style seitan, ranch, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, on a wheat bun.
    $16.00
  • CUBAN SANDWICH

    Grilled marinated seitan, fried yucca root chips*, peperoncini, melted cheese, mayo, and mustard on crunchy ciabatta bread.
    $16.00
  • GYROS

    Pita bread, sliced seitan, onion, tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki.
    $15.00

Entrées

  • ENCHILADAS MOLE

    Enchiladas filled with butternut squash, cremini mushroom, caramalized onions, covered in savory mole negro, and your choice of cheese. Comes with rice and frijoles refritos, lettuce, and tomato. GF
    $20.00
  • TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF GF

    A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with green beans and roasted potatoes. GF
    $20.00
  • COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

    Battered seitan filet, country gravy, mashed potato, and sautéed veggies.
    $18.00
  • PIEROGI QUESADILLA

    Sauerkraut, mashed potato, green onion, Daiya® cheddar, mushroom, flour tortilla, and dill sour cream.
    $14.00
  • THAI BASIL STIR-FRY GF

    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
    $17.00
  • THE SOUL BOWL GF

    Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri. GF
    $16.00
  • AVOCADO TOSTADAS

    Black beans, quinoa, onion, bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on a corn tortilla. Served with chimichurri. GF
    $15.00
  • QUINOA CHILI BOWL

    Served with two jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
    $12.00
  • SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE GF

    House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
    $15.00
  • SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

    Extra large flour tortilla stuffed with our spicy crispy chicken-style seitan, sautéed onions & bell peppers and vegan or dairy cheese. Served with chipotle fire sauce.
    $14.00
  • GRILLED POLENTA GF

    Crispy & creamy grilled polenta served on top of marinara with pesto-sautéed crimini mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini & onions. GF
    $18.00

Gluten Friendly

  • GF HARVEST SALAD

    Mixed greens, roasted sweet potato and beets, toasted pepitas, cranberries, and red onion tossed in citrus rosemary vinaigrette. GF
    $15.00
  • GF ENCHILADAS MOLE NEGRO

    Enchiladas filled with butternut squash, cremini mushroom, caramalized onions, covered in savory mole negro, and your choice of cheese. Comes with rice and frijoles refritos, lettuce, and tomato.
    $20.00
  • GF AVOCADO TOSTADAS

    Black beans, quinoa, grilled onions and peppers, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices on corn tortillas with chimichurri.
    $15.00
  • THE SOUL BOWL GF

    Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri. GF
    $16.00
  • GRILLED POLENTA GF

    Crispy & creamy grilled polenta served on top of marinara with pesto-sautéed crimini mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini & onions. GF
    $18.00
  • THAI BASIL STIR-FRY GF

    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
    $17.00
  • GF PORTABELLA TRUFFLE MELT

    Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and your choice of cheese on gluten free bread.
    $20.00
  • 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.
    $16.00
  • GF BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER

    Curried sweet potato-tofu burger with a gluten-free bun with chimichurri sauce, grilled pineapple, sprouts, and sliced onion.
    $19.00
  • TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF GF

    A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with green beans and roasted potatoes. GF
    $20.00
  • GF QUINOA CHILI BOWL

    Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*.
    $12.00
  • GF TACO SALAD

    Mixed greens tossed in Southwest spice dressing with tomato, onion, corn, black beans, cheese, jalapeño, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips*.
    $15.00
  • GF QUINOA CHILI CUP

    Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*.
    $6.00
  • CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE GF

    House-made salsa cruda, guacamole, and tortilla chips*.
    $11.00
  • GF NACHOS

    Chips*, beans, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole, jalapeño, sour cream, and salsa.
    $12.50
  • GARDEN SALAD GF

    Salad mix, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, and beets.
    $8.00
  • GF CAESAR SALAD

    Caesar tossed romaine, grilled artichoke, sundried tomato, with grilled tempeh.
    $15.00
  • SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE GF

    House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
    $15.00
  • GF SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP*

    Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips*.
    $11.00
  • GF CHICKEN RANCH SALAD

    BBQ or Buffalo tempeh, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber.
    $15.00
  • SMALL WAFFLE FRIES* GF

    $5.00
  • LARGE WAFFLE FRIES* GF

    $7.00
  • LARGE HAND CUT FRIES* GF

    $6.00
  • SMALL HAND CUT FRIES* GF

    $4.00
  • LARGE SWEET POTATO FRIES* GF

    $6.00
  • SMALL SWEET POTATO FRIES* GF

    $4.00
  • YUCCA CHIPS* GF

    $3.50
  • STEAMED VEGETABLES GF

    $4.00
  • GARLIC GINGER FLASHED GREENS GF

    $4.00
  • $ Guacamole 4oz

    $4.00
  • GF BREAD

    $3.00
  • MASHED POTATO w/o gravy GF

    $3.50
  • JALAPEÑO CORN FRITTER* GF

    $1.00
  • GF BUN

    $3.00
  • SIDE SALAD GF

    $4.00

Beverages

Shakes

  • SMALL SHAKE

    Best Vegan Nosh Winner, Chicago Reader. All shakes are scooped by hand and blended to order. Thank you for your patience.
    $8.25
  • LARGE SHAKE

    Best Vegan Nosh Winner, Chicago Reader. All shakes are scooped by hand and blended to order. Thank you for your patience.
    $9.75

Cold Drinks

  • LAVENDER LEMONADE CRAFT SODA

    $6.00
  • LEMONADE

    $3.50
  • ARNOLD PALMER

    $3.50
  • ICED PEACH BLACK TEA - COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY

    $3.50
  • ICED - COFFEE - COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY

    $4.50
  • ICED RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE

    $4.50
  • ORANGE JUICE

    $4.00
  • Grapefruit Juice

    $3.00
  • Pineapple Juice

    $4.00
  • BLACK CHERRY SODA - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.

    $4.00
  • ROOT BEER - BOYLAN BTLING CO.

    $4.00
  • ORANGE SODA - BOYLAN BOTTLING CO.

    $4.00
  • Coca-Cola

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $3.00
  • Diet Coke

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
    $3.00
  • GINGER ALE - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.

    $4.00
  • GINGER BEER

    $3.00

Hot Drinks

  • DECAF COFFEE - COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY

    $4.00
  • COFFEE - COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY

    $4.00
  • RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE

    $5.00
  • HOT CHOCOLATE

    $5.00
  • HOT TEA

    $4.00

Desserts

Desserts

  • LEMON COCONUT CAKE

    Layers of bright lemon cake with lemon cream filling, topped with whipped cream & toasted coconut.
    $9.50
  • GF PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

    $10.00
  • S'MORES BROWNIE SUNDAE

    $12.00
  • brownie ala cart

    $8.00
  • COCOA MOUSSE CAKE

    $9.50
  • CARROT CAKE

    OUT OF STOCK
    $9.00
  • DONNIE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUCK

    $6.50
  • 1 CINNAMON ROLL

    NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
    $4.50
  • 2 CINNAMON ROLLS

    NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
    $7.00
  • 1 Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

    $3.00
  • 1 Scoop Chocolate Ice Cream

    $3.00
  • 1 Scoop Cookie Dough Ice Cream

    $3.00

Shakes

  • SMALL SHAKE

    Best Vegan Nosh Winner, Chicago Reader. All shakes are scooped by hand and blended to order. Thank you for your patience.
    $8.25
  • LARGE SHAKE

    Best Vegan Nosh Winner, Chicago Reader. All shakes are scooped by hand and blended to order. Thank you for your patience.
    $9.75

Kids

Kids Items

  • KIDS GRILLED CHEESE

    Whole grain bread with choice of vegan or dairy cheese. Served with steamed green beans.
    $8.00
  • KIDS CHICKEN FINGERS

    Crispy chicken-style seitan fingers & steamed green beans. Choice of BBQ or ranch dipping sauce!
    $8.00
  • KIDS QUESADILLA

    Two corn tortillas with choice of vegan or dairy cheese. Served with steamed green beans an salsa fresca.
    $8.00
  • MAC 'N CHEESE SMALL

    $5.00
  • MAC 'N CHEESE LARGE

    $7.50

A la Carte

Sauce

  • $ 1000 Island

    $1.00
  • $ Balsamic Vinaigrette

    $1.00
  • $ BBQ Sauce

    $1.00
  • $ Buffalo Sauce

    $1.00
  • $ Caesar Dressing

    $1.00
  • $ Chimichurri

    $1.00
  • $ Chipotle Fire

    $1.00
  • $ Country Gravy 4oz

    $2.00
  • $ Creole Mustard

    $1.00
  • $ Dill Sour Crème

    $1.00
  • $ Guacamole 4oz

    $4.00
  • $ Mushroom Gravy 4oz

    $2.00
  • $ Mustard-Mayo

    $1.00
  • $ Ranch

    $1.00
  • $ Salsa

    $1.00
  • $ Sour Crème

    $1.00
  • $ South West Spice

    $1.00
  • $ Sriracha Ranch

    $1.00
  • $ Thai Chili Sauce

    $1.00
  • $ Truffle Aoli

    $1.50
  • $ Tzatziki

    $1.00
  • $ Vegan Mayo

    $1.00
  • Au Jus

Cheese

  • $ Dairy - Monterey Jack

    $2.00
  • $ Dairy - Swiss

    $2.00
  • $ Vegan - Cheddar

    $2.00
  • $ Vegan - Mozzarella

    $2.00
  • $ Vegan - Creamy Cheddar

    $2.00

Sides

  • GARLIC GINGER FLASHED GREENS GF

    $4.00
  • JALAPEÑO CORN FRITTER* GF

    $1.00
  • MAC 'N CHEESE LARGE

    $7.50
  • MAC 'N CHEESE SMALL

    $5.00
  • MASHED POTATO & GRAVY

    $3.50
  • SIDE OF BREAD

    $1.00
  • SOFT TORTILLA

    $1.00
  • PESTO SAUTEED VEGGIES

    $4.00
  • STEAMED VEGETABLES GF

    $4.00
  • YUCCA CHIPS* GF

    $3.50
  • MASHED SWEET POTATO

    $4.00
  • TORTILLA CHIPS* GF

    $2.00
  • SIDE SALAD GF

    $4.00
  • GREEN BEANS

    $4.00
  • Lettuce

    $0.50

Protein

  • $ 4 Strips Bacon-Style Seitan

    $3.00
  • $ Blackened Tofu

    $6.00
  • $ Chorizo

    $1.00
  • $ Corned Beef Seitan

    $5.00
  • $ Crispy Chicken

    $5.00
  • $ Cubed Tofu

    $6.00
  • $ Gyro Seitan

    $5.00
  • $ Scrambled Tofu

    $6.00
  • $ Spicy Chicken Patty

    $5.00
  • $ Steak

    $8.00
  • $ Tempeh Strips

    $6.00

Veggies

  • $ Tomato

    $0.50
  • $ Grilled Onion

    $0.50
  • $ Fried Jalapeno

    $0.50
  • $ Raw Jalapeno

    $0.50
  • $ Sautéed Mushroom

    $0.50
  • $ Avocado Slices

    $2.00
  • $ Sautéed Spinach

    $0.50
  • GREEN BEANS

    $4.00
  • $ Lettuce

    $0.50

$ Creole Mustard

$1.00
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We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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The Chicago Diner - Lakeview Location and Ordering Hours

(773) 935-6696
3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
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