The Chicago Diner - Logan Square Chicago Diner - Logan Square
Popular Items

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

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.

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

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.

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.

HARVEST SALAD
Mixed greens, roasted sweet potato and beets, toasted pepitas, cranberries, and red onion tossed in citrus rosemary vinaigrette. GF

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

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

BBQ WINGS
Breaded seitan strips tossed in a sweet and savory BBQ sauce served with ranch, and celery.

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.
NAKED WINGS

SMALL WAFFLE FRIES

LARGE WAFFLE FRIES
SMALL HAND CUT FRIES
LARGE HAND CUT FRIES

SMALL SWEET POTATO FRIES

LARGE SWEET POTATO FRIES
CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE
House-made salsa cruda, guacamole, and tortilla chips*.

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.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with toasted ciabatta crostini. GF option avail.
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-made herb biscuit and sausage-style seitan gravy.

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.
BUILD-A-BRUNCH
Build your own brunch by selecting your favorite brunch items
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.

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

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.

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

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

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.**
SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF

STEAK & EGGS
Country-fried seitan steak, gravy, scrambled tofu or egg**, and potato hash*.

TALL STACK PANCAKES
3 light and fluffy pancakes.
Lunch/Dinner
Soup & Salads

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

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.
QUINOA CHILI CUP
Our cup of chili is topped with one jalapeño corn fritter*.

QUINOA CHILI BOWL
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
SOUP OF THE DAY – Cup
SOUP OF THE DAY – Bowl
Soup W/ Entree
Side Salad
Burgers & Sandwiches

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

AVOCADO TOSTADAS
Black beans, quinoa, onion, bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on a corn tortilla. Served with chimichurri. GF

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

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

QUINOA CHILI BOWL
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. 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

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

GF SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
Please ask about our seasonal flavors at the time of ordering. Vegan cream cheese filling. GF
GF CHIPOTLE TOFU QUESEDILLA
Corn tortillas stuffed with fried tofu, cheese option, and creamy chipotle sauce. Served with chips, beans, and Teese® vegan nacho cheese!
GF AVOCADO TOSTADAS
Black beans, quinoa, grilled onions and peppers, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices on corn tortillas with chimichurri.

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 BUILD A BRUNCH
Build your own brunch by selecting your favorite brunch items
GF CAESAR SALAD
Caesar tossed romaine, grilled artichoke, sundried tomato, with grilled tempeh.
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 CHICKEN RANCH SALAD
BBQ or Buffalo tempeh, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber.
GF NACHOS*
Chips*, beans, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole, jalapeño, sour cream, and salsa.

GF SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP*
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips*.

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 QUINOA CHILI CUP
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with one jalapeño corn fritter*.

GF QUINOA CHILI BOWL
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*.

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 THE SOUL BOWL
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, seasoned quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, and 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 CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE
Corn tortilla chips with house recipe salsa fresca and fresh guacamole.
GF CHIPS* & SALSA
GF GARDEN SALAD
Salad mix, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, and beets.
GF BREAD

GF GARLIC GINGER FLASHED GREENS
GF GUACAMOLE 2oz
GF GUACAMOLE 4oz
GF HAND CUT FRIES* LARGE
GF HAND CUT FRIES* SMALL
GF JALAPEÑO CORN FRITTER*
GF MASHED POTATO w/o gravy

GF SAUTEED VEGETABLES
GF STEAMED VEGETABLES

GF SWEET POTATO FRIES* LARGE

GF SWEET POTATO FRIES* SMALL

GF WAFFLE FRIES* LARGE

GF WAFFLE FRIES* SMALL
GF YUCCA CHIPS*
Beverages
Shakes
Cold Drinks

ICED PUMPKIN SPICED ICED RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE
Rishi Chai, vanilla soy milk, pumpkin spice syrup & whipped topping.
LEMONADE
COLA – BOYLAN BTLNG CO.
GINGER ALE – BOYLAN BTLNG CO.
BLACK CHERRY SODA – BOYLAN BTLNG CO.
CREAM SODA – BOYLAN BTLNG CO.
ICED PEACH BLACK TEA – COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY
LAVENDAR LEMONADE CRAFT SODA
Diet Coke
ICED RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE
COLD BREW COFFEE – COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY
ORANGE JUICE - Small
Topo Chico
ORANGE JUICE - Large
Shirley Temple
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Soy Milk
Kids OJ
Kids Lemonade
Ginger Beer
Virgan Blood Mary
Hot Drinks
Kids
Kids Items

JUST COOKED
Steamed tofu cubes, brown rice, and steamed green beans.
KIDS BIG BURGER
Plain veggie burger on a whole wheat bun and steamed green beans.

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

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

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

LARGE MAC 'N TEESE®

SMALL MAC 'N TEESE®
SPAGHETTI & MEAT BALLS
Desserts
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.
BROWNIE ALA CARTE

CARROT CAKE
Cinnamon layer cake with raisins, walnuts, and vegan cream cheese frosting.

COCOA MOUSSE CAKE
Chocolate layer cake with mousse filling and chocolate frosting.

DONNIE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUCK
Peanut butter cookie cup stuffed with creamy peanut butter and filled with ganache.

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Please ask about our seasonal flavors at the time of ordering. Vegan cream cheese filling. GF
Ice Cream 1 Scoop
Ice Cream 2 scoop
Brownie Sundae
A la Carte
Veggies
Protein
Sides
Black Beans

Mac 'n Teese® Large

Mac 'n Teese® Small

Mashed Potato & Gravy
Yucca Chips
Side Salad

Garlic Ginger Flashed Greens

Sautéed Vegetables
Steamed Vegetables
Brown Rice Side
Refried Beans
Mexican Rice
Mashed Sweet Potato
Side of Bread
Jalapeño Corn Fritters* GF
Soft Tortilla
Tortilla Chips
Side Thai Wings
Side Bbq Wings
Side Buffalo Wings
Roasted Potatos
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
Pint Glass
2 Pint Glasses
Pints
PINT OF SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with toasted ciabatta crostini.