
The Chicago Diner - Logan Square Chicago Diner - Logan Square
Popular Items
- LARGE SHAKE$8.50
Best Vegan Nosh Winner, Chicago Reader. All shakes are scooped by hand and blended to order. Thank you for your patience.
- BBQ WINGS$12.00
Breaded seitan strips tossed in a sweet and savory BBQ sauce served with ranch, and celery.
- CAESAR SALAD$13.00
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.
Appetizers
- ONION RINGS$9.00
- BBQ WINGS$12.00
Breaded seitan strips tossed in a sweet and savory BBQ sauce served with ranch, and celery.
- BUFFALO WINGS$12.00
Breaded seitan strips tossed in our special recipe Buffalo sauce served with ranch, and celery.
- THAI CHILI WINGS$12.00
Spicy chili-lime marinade, Sriracha-ranch, and sesame seeds.
- NAKED WINGS$12.00
- SMALL WAFFLE FRIES$5.00
- LARGE WAFFLE FRIES$7.00
- SMALL HAND CUT FRIES$4.00
- LARGE HAND CUT FRIES$6.00
- SMALL SWEET POTATO FRIES$4.00
- LARGE SWEET POTATO FRIES$6.00
- CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE$9.00
House-made salsa cruda, guacamole, and tortilla chips*.
- NACHOS$11.00
Seitan chorizo, black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, vegan sour cream, Teese® nacho, chips*, and salsa. GF option avail.
- POUTINE$11.00
Hand-cut fries*, Teese® creamy cheddar, gravy, and green onions.
- SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP$10.00
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with toasted ciabatta crostini. GF option avail.
Lunch/Dinner
Soup & Salads
- AVOCADO SUPER CRUNCH SALAD$14.00
Romaine and spinach mix tossed with red onions, white beans, corn, grape tomatoes, red bell peppers, and cilantro. Tossed with Southwest dressing and topped with lightly breaded avocado wedges, shoestring potatoes, and lime wedge.
- CAESAR SALAD$13.00
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$13.00
BBQ or Buffalo-style seitan, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber. GF option avail.
- GARDEN SALAD$7.50
Salad mix, tomato, sprouts, beets, cucumber, and choice of dressing. GF
- TACO SALAD$13.00
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$5.00
Our cup of chili is topped with one jalapeño corn fritter*.
- QUINOA CHILI BOWL$11.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
- SOUP OF THE DAY – Cup$3.00
- SOUP OF THE DAY – Bowl$5.00
- Soup W/ Entree$2.00
- Side Salad$4.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
- THE ORIGINAL DAGWOOD SANDWICH$16.00
An oldie but goodie, our Original Dagwood is back! A hoagie roll stuffed with corned beef-, Italian beef-, and bacon-style seitans topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, Dagwood sauce, and choice of cheese. Served with a pickle and your choice of side.
- BANH MI$15.00
Marinated seitan, pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, jalapeño, cucumber and mayonnaise on a crispy french loaf. Served with choice of side.
- BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER$15.00
Curried sweet potato-tofu patty, grilled pineapple, sprouts, onion, and chimichurri sauce. GF option avail.
- CAJUN BLACK BEAN BURGER$16.00
Black bean patty, sautéed onion, mushroom, spinach, tomato, fried jalapeño, Teese® cheddar, and Creole mustard.
- CUBAN SANDWICH$15.00
Grilled marinated seitan, fried yucca root chips*, peperoncini, melted cheese, mayo, and mustard on crunchy ciabatta bread.
- GYROS$13.00
Pita bread, sliced seitan, onion, tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki.
- PORTABELLO TRUFFLE MELT$16.00
Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and Teese® mozzarella, on ciabatta. GF option avail.
- S.U.V. (STRAIGHT UP VEGGIE)$13.00
Toasted whole grain bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard. GF option avail.
- SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN$15.00
Spicy breaded chicken-style seitan, ranch, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, on a wheat bun.
- THE RADICAL REUBEN™️$16.00
Corned beef-style seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan or dairy cheese, Thousand Island, on marbled rye.
- THE TITANIC BLT BURGER$15.00
Our house-made seitan patty, bacon-style seitan, french fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and Chipotle Fire™ sauce.
Entrées
- BOURBON BBQ TIPS$17.00
Our own house-made Bourbon BBQ sauce smothers a plate of crisp and tender seitan tips. And it comes with a loaded twice-baked potato and sautéed vegetables.
- CHICKEN PARMESAN$18.00
Breaded chicken-style seitan patty smothered in marinara & topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara & garlic bread.
- AVOCADO TOSTADAS$14.00
Black beans, quinoa, onion, bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on a corn tortilla. Served with chimichurri. GF
- COUNTRY FRIED STEAK$17.00
Battered seitan filet, country gravy, mashed potato, and sautéed veggies.
- PIEROGI QUESADILLA$12.00
Sauerkraut, mashed potato, green onion, Daiya® cheddar, mushroom, tomato basil tortilla, and dill sour cream.
- QUINOA CHILI BOWL$11.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
- SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE$13.00
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
- THAI BASIL STIR FRY$16.00
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$15.00
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, and chimichurri. GF
- TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF$17.00
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes. GF
Gluten Friendly
- GF SEASONAL CHEESECAKE$9.00
Please ask about our seasonal flavors at the time of ordering. Vegan cream cheese filling. GF
- GF AVOCADO TOSTADAS$14.00
Black beans, quinoa, grilled onions and peppers, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices on corn tortillas with chimichurri.
- GF BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER$17.00
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$13.00
Caesar tossed romaine, grilled artichoke, sundried tomato, with grilled tempeh.
- GF TACO SALAD*$13.00
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$13.00
BBQ or Buffalo tempeh, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber.
- GF NACHOS*$11.00
Chips*, beans, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole, jalapeño, sour cream, and salsa.
- GF SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP*$10.00
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips*.
- GF PORTABELLA TRUFFLE MELT$18.00
Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and Teese® vegan mozzarella on gluten free bread.
- GF S.U.V. (STRAIGHT UP VEGGIE)$15.00
Toasted gluten-free bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard.
- GF QUINOA CHILI CUP$5.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with one jalapeño corn fritter*.
- GF QUINOA CHILI BOWL$11.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*.
- GF TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF$17.00
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes.
- GF THE SOUL BOWL$15.00
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, seasoned quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, and chimichurri.
- GF THAI BASIL STIR FRY$16.00
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$9.00
Corn tortilla chips with house recipe salsa fresca and fresh guacamole.
- GF CHIPS* & SALSA$3.00
- GF GARDEN SALAD$7.50
Salad mix, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, and beets.
- GF BREAD$3.00
- GF GARLIC GINGER FLASHED GREENS$4.00
- GF GUACAMOLE 2oz$2.00
- GF GUACAMOLE 4oz$4.00
- GF HAND CUT FRIES* LARGE$6.00
- GF HAND CUT FRIES* SMALL$4.00
- GF JALAPEÑO CORN FRITTER*$0.75
- GF MASHED POTATO w/o gravy$3.50
- GF SAUTEED VEGETABLES$4.00
- GF STEAMED VEGETABLES$4.00
- GF SWEET POTATO FRIES* LARGE$6.00
- GF SWEET POTATO FRIES* SMALL$4.00
- GF WAFFLE FRIES* LARGE$6.00
- GF WAFFLE FRIES* SMALL$4.00
- GF YUCCA CHIPS*$3.50
Beverages
Shakes
Cold Drinks
- ICED PUMPKIN SPICED ICED RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE$5.50
Rishi Chai, vanilla soy milk, pumpkin spice syrup & whipped topping.
- LEMONADE$3.00
- COLA – BOYLAN BTLNG CO.$4.00
- GINGER ALE – BOYLAN BTLNG CO.$4.00
- BLACK CHERRY SODA – BOYLAN BTLNG CO.$4.00
- CREAM SODA – BOYLAN BTLNG CO.$4.00
- ICED PEACH BLACK TEA – COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY$3.50
- LAVENDAR LEMONADE CRAFT SODA$6.00
- Diet Coke$3.00
- ICED RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE$4.50
- COLD BREW COFFEE – COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY$5.00
- Cherry Fawn$7.00Out of stock
- Little Helper$10.00
- Greenhorn$10.00
- On The DL$7.00
- ORANGE JUICE - Small$3.00
- Topo Chico$4.00
- ORANGE JUICE - Large$4.00
- Shirley Temple$4.00
- Cranberry Juice$4.00
- Pineapple Juice$4.00
- Soy Milk$4.00
- Kids OJ$2.00
- Kids Lemonade$2.00
- Ginger Beer$4.00
- Virgan Blood Mary$4.00
Hot Drinks
Kids
Kids Items
- JUST COOKED$7.00
Steamed tofu cubes, brown rice, and steamed green beans.
- KIDS BIG BURGER$7.00
Plain veggie burger on a whole wheat bun and steamed green beans.
- KIDS CHICKEN FINGERS$7.00
Crispy chicken-style seitan fingers & steamed green beans. Choice of BBQ or ranch dipping sauce!
- KIDS GRILLED CHEESE$7.00
Whole grain bread with choice of vegan or dairy cheese. Served with steamed green beans.
- KIDS QUESADILLA$7.00
Two corn tortillas with choice of vegan or dairy cheese. Served with steamed green beans and salsa fresca.
- LARGE MAC 'N TEESE®$7.50
- SMALL MAC 'N TEESE®$5.00
- SPAGHETTI & MEAT BALLS$7.00
Desserts
- 1 CINNAMON ROLL$4.00
NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
- 2 CINNAMON ROLLS$6.00
NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
- TURTLE CHEESECAKE$9.00
- BANANA SPLIT$10.50
Fresh banana hugs three scoops of ice creams including vanilla, chocolate, and cookie dough. We then top it with chocolate ganache, chocolate chips, whipped topping, and Luxardo® brand cherries.
- Brownie Sundae$10.50
- DONNIE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUCK$6.00
Peanut butter cookie cup stuffed with creamy peanut butter and filled with ganache.
- CARROT CAKE$8.00
Cinnamon layer cake with raisins, walnuts, and vegan cream cheese frosting.
- COCOA MOUSSE CAKE$8.00
Chocolate layer cake with mousse filling and chocolate frosting.
- BROWNIE ALA CARTE$8.00
- Ice Cream 1 Scoop$3.00
- Ice Cream 2 scoop$6.00
- Kiddie Sunde$6.00
A la Carte
Veggies
Protein
Sides
- Black Beans$4.00
- Mac 'n Teese® Large$7.50
- Mac 'n Teese® Small$5.00
- Mashed Potato & Gravy$4.00
- Yucca Chips$3.50
- Side Salad$4.00
- Garlic Ginger Flashed Greens$4.00
- Sautéed Vegetables$4.00
- Steamed Vegetables$4.00
- Brown Rice Side$4.00
- Refried Beans$4.00
- Mexican Rice$4.00
- Mashed Sweet Potato$4.00
- Side of Bread$1.00
- Jalapeño Corn Fritters* GF$0.75
- Soft Tortilla$1.00
- Tortilla Chips$2.00
- Side Thai Wings$6.00
- Side Bbq Wings$6.00
- Side Buffalo Wings$6.00
- Roasted Potatos$5.00
Sauces & Cheese
Catering/Retail
Retail
- The New Chicago Diner Cookbook$19.95
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$20.00
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$20.00
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$20.00
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$30.00
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$7.00
- 2 Mugs$12.00
- Pint Glass$6.00
- 2 Pint Glasses$10.00
Pints
- PINT OF SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP$54.00
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with toasted ciabatta crostini.
- PINT OF GUACAMOLE$15.00
- PINT OF COUNTRY GRAVY$5.00
- PINT OF SAUSAGE- STYLE GRAVY$7.00
- PINT OF SALSA FRESCA$6.00
- PINT OF DRESSING$8.00
- PINT OF TEESE®️ CREAMY CHEDDAR$12.00
- PINT OF TEESE®️ NACHO CHEESE$12.00
Quarts
- QUART OF GYROS-STYLE SEITAN$15.00
- QUART OF CORNED BEEF- STYLE SEITAN$15.00
- QUART OF STEAMED VEGETABLES$12.00
- QUART OF SAUTEED VEGETABLES$12.00
- QUART OF POTATO HASH*$12.00
- QUART OF TEMPEH HASH*$20.00
- QUART OF GARLIC GINGER FLASHED GREENS$15.00
- QUART OF MASHED POTATO & GRAVY$15.00
- QUART OF MAC 'N TEESE®️$15.00
- Qt Sausage Gravy$14.00