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Little Goat Diner
Retro diner vibes meet modern, creative comfort food in Chicago.
4.8(5 reviews)
restaurant
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Retro diner vibes meet modern, creative comfort food in Chicago.
Little Goat Diner is a beloved Chicago spot that reimagines classic diner fare with a creative, high-quality twist. Helmed by Chef Stephanie Izard, it offers a vibrant, retro atmosphere with pastel colors and red booths, serving up innovative breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. From deconstructed breakfast sandwiches to spiced apple pancakes, every item is crafted with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for hangovers, dates, or family outings, it's a destination dining experience with friendly service and a commitment to fair wages. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
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Innovative dishes like The Simple Goat and This Little Piggy, served in a retro diner setting.
Freshly brewed coffee, cold brews with cinnamon, and unique cocktails like The Goat from Ipanema.
Freshly baked goods including ooey gooey sticky buns and chocolate pancakes.
Signature items like the Sloppy Chicken Sammy, blending flavors from bahn-mi to po-boy.
Friendly service in a vibrant atmosphere with indoor booths and outdoor patio seating.
“”What a great place.”” A vibrant retro decor that says “Good Morning come on in” Food special and creative. Service accommodating with just the right touch of friendly. Pricing on the high end but worth the high quality ingredients. Parking on street and difficult. Definitely destination dining. AWARDED 2.5 YUMS ON A SCALE OF 3
Food is excellent, had the spiced apple pancakes, my kiddo had the chocolate pancakes. Phenomenal its crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Service is always incredible. One of the servers had the cutest earrings. 10/10 would recommend
I would recommend getting in early if you’re looking to have breakfast or have a reservation. The seating area is small and fills up fast. Here are the dishes we had. The Goat from Ipanema - This drink was a blend of two rums with pineapple, coconut, miso, and lime. Very refreshing and a more bitter version of a pińa colada. This Little Piggy - A deconstructed breakfast sandwich with sausage, sunny side egg, on a cheddar biscuit with a chili garlic chive sauce. It was fantastic and the sauce offered a subtle but sweet aftertaste. Avocado Toast - My Mom got this and really enjoyed it. She raved about the herbey limey drizzle over the top of the greens the toast was under. The Simple Goat - 2 eggs your way, bacon or sausage, fruit, toast, or hashbrowns. I recommend getting this dish if you’re looking for something light. My Dad is a light eater and this was perfect for him. Bacon was cooked perfect and crispy, just how we like it! Great diner with an awesome service staff! Can’t wait to come back and try even more of their items.
Chicago is progressively becoming dominated by the flavors of Chef Stephanie Izard, delivering some of the best menus in the city at her restaurants like Cabra, Duck Duck Goat, and now - unsurprisingly - Little Goat Diner. Little Goat takes the classic, nostalgic diner theme and enhances every aspect in a manner consistent with Chef Izards now iconic “Little Goat” branding. Welcomed by pastel color, classic red diner booths, and friendly staff, Little Goat’s sidewalk appeal preceded its menu as the bustling patio was lit up by the neon “Diner” sign. Sitting at the bar, my company and I ordered the appropriately named Sloppy Chicken Sammy with a cold brew. The coffee, while initially forgotten by our server, was pleasantly spiced with cinnamon; an unexpected but necessary surprise. The sandwich is best described as bahn-mi meets po-boy, combining flavors reminiscent of those found on Argyle with a presentation (and sense of soul) you would expect down in New Orleans. The thoughtful marriage of pickled veggies, tangy ground chicken, and a generous topping of bean sprouts made this sandwich uniquely familiar. The soft hoagie paired well, absorbing whatever was left of the filling. Left in the plate was a generous serving of this curious filling, which on its own could be a killer slaw/salad. Exited to try one of the many intriguing dishes left on this menu. Great for a hangover, even better for a date. Be sure to make a reservation. @wilba on Belli
For brunch, this is definitely a go to place. We had done our homework before we came to Chicago and had made a reservation but of course I screwed it up and we came late. The staff were very good about trying to accommodate us on a very busy Monday long weekend. When we did get our table the food was all spectacular. Everything was fresh and very tasty. The service was friendly. We were sitting outside so I'm not sure what you can say about the atmosphere other than you're outside. It was a beautiful day to be outside. Everyone in our party got something they wanted, whether it was savory or the ooey gooey sticky bun. Prices seemed a little high but they make sure to pay their staff good living wages so I really appreciate that. This is definitely a nice place to stop for brunch if you're in the area. I suggest making a reservation and then also showing up on time.
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