The Chicago Diner, Logan Square

First time here. The place has a comfy vibe and the staff are very nice! However, the prices are not proportional to both the quality and amount of food received. Don’t get me wrong, all of the food we got looked great and the Portabella melt I received tasted lovely, but it was the smallest $20 sandwich I have ever gotten; that is a comical amount of money to charge for a sandwich that was about as big as my right hand. Also, up-charging $2 to make something GF is slightly ridiculous, especially if it’s something I found on the Gluten Friendly menu! Also, charging $4 for an amount of fries you’d get in a Happy Meal is laughable. I am fine with paying a higher price for food; I completely understand inflation has hit everywhere, especially small businesses, and prices will rise as a result. Usually, though, you at least get a fair portion for the price, or the taste of the food is better than any other place you could go and that leads to a higher price. However, I experienced neither of those here.

The food is delicious, I am gluten free and dairy free and I had lots of options. Dairy free blueberry shake was especially amazing!

Chicago cannot be beat in terms of vegan bites! Whenever I have a veggie or vegan friend in town I always take them here and it is always a highlight! I have celiac and it is difficult for me to find a lot of items on the menu I can eat but the menu and staff are transparent about it, which is nice!