The Chicago Diner - Lakeview Chicago Diner - Lakeview
Appetizers
- JALAPENO FRITTERS$9.00
8 house-made JalapeñoCorn Fritters served with Creole Mustard dipping sauce. GF
- CHANA MASALA LETTUCE WRAPS$13.00
Boston lettuce filled with curried garbanzos and kale, topped with jicama. GF
- ONION RINGS$9.00
- BUFFALO WINGS$13.00
Breaded seitan strips tossed in our special recipe Buffalo sauce served with ranch, and celery.
- BBQ WINGS$13.00
Breaded seitan strips tossed in a sweet and savory BBQ sauce served with ranch, and celery.
- THAI CHILI WINGS$13.00
Spicy chili-lime marinade, Sriracha-ranch, and sesame seeds.
- NAKED WINGS$12.00
- SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS$14.00
Extra large flour tortilla stuffed with our spicy crispy chicken-style seitan, sautéed onions & bell peppers and vegan or dairy cheese. Served with salsa fresca & sour cream.
- CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE$10.00
House-made salsa cruda, guacamole, and tortilla chips*.
- LARGE HAND CUT FRIES$6.00
- LARGE SWEET POTATO FRIES$6.00
- LARGE WAFFLE FRIES$7.00
- NACHOS$12.50
Seitan chorizo, black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, vegan sour cream, Teese® nacho, chips*, and salsa. GF option avail.
- POUTINE$13.00
Hand-cut fries*, Teese® creamy cheddar, gravy, and green onions.
- SMALL HAND CUT FRIES$4.00
- SMALL SWEET POTATO FRIES$4.00
- SMALL WAFFLE FRIES$5.00
- SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP$11.00
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with toasted ciabatta crostini. GF option avail.
Lunch/Dinner
Soup & Salads
- SOUP OF THE DAY - Cup$4.00
- SOUP OF THE DAY -Bowl$6.00
- Soup w/Entree$3.00
- QUINOA CHILI CUP$6.00
Our chili is topped with one jalapeño corn fritters*.
- QUINOA CHILI BOWL$12.00
Served with two jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
- GF GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD$12.00
Serrano vinaigrette tossed with mesclun mix, grape tomatoes, red onions, red bell peppers, garbanzos, grilled asparagus, & seedless cucumbers. GF
- GARDEN SALAD$8.00
Salad mix, tomato, sprouts, beets, cucumber, and choice of dressing. GF
- CAESAR SALAD$15.00
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$15.00
BBQ or Buffalo-style seitan, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber. GF option avail.
- TACO SALAD$15.00
Southwest dressed salad mix, tomato, onion, corn, black beans, cheese, jalapeño, chorizo-style seitan, tortilla chips*, avocado, & vegan sour cream. GF option avail.
- Side Salad$4.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
- SMOKED TOFU CLUB$16.00
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.
- THE ORIGINAL DAGWOOD SANDWICH$18.00
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.
- CAESAR WRAP$16.00
Romaine tossed in vegan Caesar, house made croutons & your choice of wings, spicy chicken or crispy chicken, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with your choice of side & a pickle spear.
- CAJUN BLACK BEAN BURGER$17.50
Black bean patty, sautéed onion, mushroom, spinach, tomato, fried jalapeño, Teese® cheddar, and Creole mustard.
- BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER$17.00
Curried sweet potato-tofu patty, grilled pineapple, sprouts, onion, and chimichurri sauce. GF option avail.
- THE RADICAL REUBEN™️$18.00
Corned beef seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan or dairy cheese, Thousand Island, on marbled rye.
- PORTABELLO TRUFFLE MELT$18.00
Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and Teese® mozzarella, on ciabatta. GF option avail.
- S.U.V. (STRAIGHT UP VEGGIE)$14.00
Toasted whole grain bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard. GF option avail.
- SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN$16.00
Spicy breaded chicken-style seitan, ranch, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, on a wheat bun.
- CUBAN SANDWICH$16.00
Grilled marinated seitan, fried yucca root chips*, peperoncini, melted cheese, mayo, and mustard on crunchy ciabatta bread.
- GYROS$15.00
Pita bread, sliced seitan, onion, tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki.
Entrées
- ORANGE CHICKEN STIR-FRY$18.00
Breaded chicken-style seitan, broccoli, carrots, and orange sauce over steamy jasmine rice, garnished with sesame seeds.
- TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF$19.00
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes. GF
- COUNTRY FRIED STEAK$18.00
Battered seitan filet, country gravy, mashed potato, and sautéed veggies.
- PIEROGI QUIESADILLA$14.00
Sauerkraut, mashed potato, green onion, Daiya® cheddar, mushroom, tomato basil tortilla, and dill sour cream.
- THAI BASIL STIR FRY$17.00
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$16.00
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri. GF
- AVOCADO TOSTADAS$15.00
Black beans, quinoa, onion, bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on a corn tortilla. Served with chimichurri. GF
- QUINOA CHILI BOWL$12.00
Served with two jalapeño corn fritters*. GF
- SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE$14.00
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
Gluten Friendly
- GF VANILLA CHAI CHEESECAKE$9.50
Creamy vanilla cheesecake flavored with Rishi® Masala Chai adding warmth of ginger, cardamom & cloves, in a traditional granola crust.
- GF AVOCADO TOSTADAS$15.00
Black beans, quinoa, grilled onions and peppers, lettuce, tomato, and avocado slices on corn tortillas with chimichurri.
- GF THE SOUL BOWL$16.00
Grilled tempeh strips or blackened or scrambled tofu, seasoned quinoa, flashed greens, mashed sweet potato, black beans, chimichurri.
- GF THAI BASIL STIR-FRY$17.00
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 PORTABELLA TRUFFLE MELT$20.00
Marinated mushrooms, arugula, tomato, onion, white truffle aioli, and Teese® vegan mozzarella on gluten free bread.
- GF S.U.V. (Straight Up Veggie)$16.00
Toasted gluten-free bread with melted vegan or dairy cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomato, onion, lettuce, and Creole mustard.
- GF BUDDHA'S KARMA BURGER$19.00
Curried sweet potato-tofu burger with a gluten-free bun with chimichurri sauce, grilled pineapple, sprouts, and sliced onion.
- GF TRUFFLE MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF$19.00
A soul-warming blend of mushroom and lentil casserole topped with a white truffle mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes.
- GF QUINOA CHILI BOWL$12.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*.
- GF TACO SALAD$15.00
Mixed greens tossed in Southwest spice dressing with tomato, onion, corn, black beans, cheese, jalapeño, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips*.
- GF QUINOA CHILI CUP$5.00
Spicy vegetable bean chili with cumin, chipotle peppers, and quinoa, with jalapeño corn fritters*.
- GF CHIPS* & GUACAMOLE$10.00
Corn tortilla chips with house recipe salsa fresca and fresh guacamole.
- GF NACHOS$12.50
Chips*, beans, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole, jalapeño, sour cream, and salsa.
- GF GARDEN SALAD$8.00
Salad mix, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, and beets.
- GF CAESAR SALAD$15.00
Caesar tossed romaine, grilled artichoke, sundried tomato, with grilled tempeh.
- GF SCRAMBLED TOFU DELUXE$14.00
House recipe scrambled tofu, sautéed cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and kale. Served with seasoned quinoa. GF
- GF SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP*$11.00
Everyone’s favorite party food! Our creamy, spinach artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips*.
- GF CHICKEN RANCH SALAD$15.00
BBQ or Buffalo tempeh, ranch tossed salad mix, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber.
- GF WAFFLE FRIES* SMALL$5.00
- GF WAFFLE FRIES* LARGE$7.00
- GF HAND CUT FRIES* SMALL$4.00
- GF HAND CUT FRIES* LARGE$6.00
- GF SWEET POTATO FRIES* SMALL$4.00
- GF SWEET POTATO FRIES* LARGE$6.00
- GF YUCCA CHIPS*$3.50
- GF STEAMED VEGETABLES$4.00
- GF SAUTEED VEGETABLES$4.00
- GF GARLIC GINGER FLASHED GREENS$4.00
- GF CHIPS* & SALSA$3.00
- GF GUACAMOLE 2oz$2.00
- GF GUACAMOLE 4oz$4.00
- GF BREAD$3.00
- GF MASHED POTATO w/o gravy$3.50
- GF BALSAMIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS$5.00
- GF JALAPEÑO CORN FRITTER*$0.75
Beverages
Shakes
Cold Drinks
- LAVENDAR LEMONADE CRAFT SODA$6.00
- LEMONADE$3.50
- ICED RISHI®️ CHAI LATTE$4.50
- GINGER ALE - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.$4.00
- BLACK CHERRY SODA - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.$4.00
- CREAM SODA - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.$4.00
- COLA - BOYLAN BTLNG CO.$4.00
- Diet Coke$3.00
- ICED - COFFEE - COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY$4.50
- ICED PEACH BLACK TEA - COLUMBIA ST. ROASTERY$3.50
- LA CROIX®️ SPARKLING WATER$3.00
- ORANGE JUICE$4.00
- TONIC WATER$3.00
- GINGER BEER$3.00
- Arnold Palmer$3.50
- Cranberry$3.00
Hot Drinks
Desserts
- GF VANILLA CHAI CHEESECAKE$9.50
Creamy vanilla cheesecake flavored with Rishi® Masala Chai adding warmth of ginger, cardamom & cloves, in a traditional granola crust.
- BANANA SPLIT$11.00
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.
- S'MORES BROWNIE SUNDAE$11.00
- S'Brownie ALA CARTE$8.00
- COCOA MOUSSE CAKE$8.50
- CARROT CAKE$8.50
- DONNIE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUCK$6.50
- 1 CINNAMON ROLL$4.50
NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
- 2 CINNAMON ROLLS$7.00
NOW available all day! Our cinnamon rolls are served a la carte. House-made with frosted swirl topping.
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream$3.00
- 1 Scoop Chocolate Ice Cream$3.00
- 1 Scoop Cookie Dough Ice Cream$3.00
Kids
Kids Items
- KIDS GRILLED CHEESE$8.00
Whole grain bread with choice of vegan or dairy cheese. Served with steamed green beans.
- KIDS CHICKEN FINGERS$8.00
Crispy chicken-style seitan fingers & steamed green beans. Choice of BBQ or ranch dipping sauce!
- JUST COOKED$8.00
Steamed tofu cubes, brown rice, and steamed green beans.
- KIDS QUESADILLA$8.00
Two corn tortillas with choice of vegan or dairy cheese. Served with steamed green beans an salsa fresca.
- LARGE MAC 'N TEESE®$6.50
- SMALL MAC 'N TEESE®$5.00
- ICE CREAM SUNDAE$7.00
A la Carte
Sauce
Sides
- Balsamic Brussels Sprouts$5.00
- Black Beans$4.00
- Garlic Ginger Flashed Greens$4.00
- Jalapeno Corn Fritters* GF$0.75
- Mac 'n Teese® Large$7.50
- Mac 'n Teese® Small$5.00
- Mashed Potato & Gravy$3.50
- Sautéed Vegetables$4.00
- Side of Bread$1.00
- Soft Tortilla$1.00
- Steamed Vegetables$4.00
- Yucca Chips$3.50
- Brown Rice$4.00
- Frijoles$4.00
- Mexican Rice$4.00
- Mashed Sweet Potato$4.00
- Tortilla Chips$2.00
- Side BBQ Wings$6.50
- Side Buffalo Wings$6.50
- Side Thai Wings$6.50
- Pickle Spear$0.50
- Cup of Quinoa$4.00
- Roasted Potatoes$4.00
- Ciabatta Crostini$1.00
Cheese
Veggies
Protein
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
Pints (Copy)
Quarts (Copy)
- 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
- QUART OF BRUSSELS$15.00