I LOVED this diner. We had breakfast and let me tell you, it was a ton of food. Mimosas were yummy! I loved the atmosphere. I will be returning on my next trip to Chicago.

This place is a little hidden gem we stumbled across while vacationing in Chicago. The atmosphere and decor were lovely, and the food was delicious. The service was phenomenal and I really enjoyed my time here. Will go back again the next time Im in the city!

How can they serve you this much food at this price and it be this good? I ordered Rito’s plate and it came with enough to feed a small family for multiple meals and cost me less than I would spend at a Cracker Barrel. The economics of it don’t make sense but I’m glad it exists. I particularly recommend anything that includes the crispy house potatoes.

Incredible breakfast! I had the chorizo scramble and my husband had the bacon and egg sandwich and both were delightful. Their coffee is great too. We tried to go later during our visit for lunch but their hours are tricky.

Eleven City Diner is a fantastic breakfast and lunch spot. I created my own omelette today and the eggs were incredibly fluffy! My friend got the corned beef and pastrami hash bowl and she said it was amazing! They smoke their own meats on site. It was hard to turn down a piece of homemade carrot cake. Highly recommend.

Literally the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had. 12/10 would recommend. They don’t take reservations and everyone in your party must be present before you can be seated so keep that in mind when planning ahead. Wait times can get long but it is worth it.

This place is our favorite food stop in all of Chicago! Jessica was so knowledgeable and helpful. The owner Brad was so friendly and welcoming. You MUST stop in an try it for yourself. It’s sooooo good!!!

I faced my soul for a minute, all jazzy it was. In this place, I found a heart everywhere I looked. Not only food but emotions they offer. I was ready to be here, right at this moment. Not all experiences require the greatest view or the fanciest circumstances for it to become a gift like no other. Thank you!

Ive been eating here since they opened. Good, consistent food. Love the rueben, pastrami and really any of their beefs sandwiches. They do a lot in house and the meat is good quality. Also, their award-winning Bloody Mary with Grey Goose is definitely top 5 in the city.

Everything was absolutely fantastic! French toast, fries, and corned beef. Biggest downside is you can only eat so much if I had room for more Id have ordered more. Ordered the 43 sandwich which seems to have everything on it at once 🤩

This place is really cool! it’s a Jewish deli with all the breakfast and deli sandwiches you expect, plus bar drinks and dessert items you don’t expect!Super friendly staff, delicious food, and cool things to look at it won’t disappoint!

Fun atmosphere! HUGE portions, and the price to go with it. We sat at the counter and had excellent service. Highly recommend the Tom Waits 2am breakfast so you can try a bit of everything.

Since moving into the area in April, I have eaten here at over 15 times and has quickly become a weekend favorite.Reminiscent of NY Jewish deli breakfasts from childhood, but with a modern take.They manage to have equally good savory and sweet choices for breakfast AND are extremely consistent. I havent had a bad order yet.TLDR go here, thank me later 🤝

The staff was so friendly and responsive and proactive. Atmosphere and interior design is great. I got the on tap root beer, which is bottomless, and a mimosa, which were excellent. The Reuben?? Exquisite. Massive. Incredible. Love this place. Next time in Chicago, I am definitely stopping by again.

The best breakfast I have had in a while!! It was worth the wait and the price of the food. We got the bad a$$ sandwich with the black & white French toast, and it was tasty. We do recommend those as your meal and recommend the root bear.

Excellent place for brunch. Service was really good. I Recommend the French toasts, they’re really good. I loved the place. Highly recommend it!

Nice classic diner, all day brunch, cocktails. I got the Old School Box with everything bagel, lox and the works, and the pastrami and corned beef sandwich. Very good, service is friendly and fast. The candy jar collection at the front is huge.

This place is pricey, but you would expect that given the location. The food is good and large in portion. It is an authentic, old school, jazzy American diner environment. Recommended.

We tried this place on a whim when I had a hankering for Jewish deli food. The matzo ball soup was light and just right before an entree of corned beef hash. The staff was extremely friendly and we felt right at home. Can’t wait to come back!

Good food marred by slow and inattentive service.The waiter was really nice but disappeared after taking our orders. After waiting a long time and noticing the tables that sat after us eating their food and most of the other tables had cleared out, we had to go ask about our sandwiches which were then promptly brought to us. The only item that was supposed to be hot(fries) was cold and we were told it took about 40 minutes to make our deli sandwiches because a deli cook had quit.I understand this is something out of the restaurant’s control. Where I fault them is not following up as soon as they recognized there was a problem so we can have the right expectations. Still no one was really apologetic about the wait or experience and went back to ignoring us until I asked for the check. Bad things will always happen, it’s how you handle them that defines great service. This is not one of those places.

My son and I were sitting in the drive thru at the notoriously slow Chik-Fil-A on 11th and Clinton when he said,lets go to Eleven City, and I am so glad he did. I had been here a few years ago for a turkey sandwich but never had breakfast. My son said hes been here once with some college roommates and he likes the breakfast. There was a short wait for a table, the oldies but goodies music is great, and we most definitely got our delicious food faster than we ever have from that particular Chik-Fil-A location. I keep it simple with breakfast, so I had eggs, chicken sausage and an english muffin which all comes with crispy potatoes. I can take my potatoes soft or crispy as long as they are seasoned well and taste good and Eleven City did not disappoint. My simple over hard eggs were salted just right and compliments the sausage very well. My son had french toast with strawberries and bananas. The fruit was fresh and the french toast was perfect and not too sweet. I found the prices to be a little high for breakfast, but on any day that we are looking for a great sit down breakfast this will definitely be on our list.

The place oozes charm and appears to be a Jewish type of deli/diner. Whatever it claims to be let me proclaim that it is fantastic. The server was very friendly and accommodating and the food was top notch. Next time I am in Chicago I will be sitting down here for breakfast!

We had a late lunch here. It was very good. Happy with the staff and our food.

Good food, great service, worth the wait. Costs are up, but thats every where. Hang out, enjoy the atmosphere, have a delicious meal and treat yourself to a drink or a dessert.

Awesome service! Great food! What more can you ask for?

Good food, good customer service. My first time so it was an all around good vibe.

Cozy diner. Pretty sure it was the owner talking to us making us feel at home and comfortable. Great place.

Amazing food and service! Carrot cake is a MUST HAVE!

Such an impressive place, delicious food (look at how fluffy our pancakes were and they had the best home fries Ive ever had!), great vibe and amazing employees! The waiting period for our table was very short and they manage that really well.They went out of their way to help me out with my luggage problem and made my first trip to Chicago so much more memorable. Cant thank them enough for their generosity!

Soooooo, as a French Toast connoisseur I HAD to come here after reading the reviews! I wasnt disappointed! Some of the best French Toast Ive had in a while, fresh corn beef hash (made onsite)... over medium egg cooked to perFECTION! Margarita AND coffee...delicious. I have no complaints!. My waiter Johnny was the absolute BEST! He was polite, accommodating and knowledgeable!! I will definitely be back!!

First time here and I wasnt disappointed. Really fresh ingredients made for a tasty breakfast. Service was impeccable 👌🏾.

Have a great breakfast at Eleven City.Descent food & music 🎶Welcoming vibe with nice manner serversTraditional american style place.Tried something different for my breakfast 🍳 and loved it, more importantly, I liked the taste of my Latte.QUINOA SCRAMBLE BOWL with chickenQuinoa • Tomatoes • Sauteed Spinach • Scrambled Eggs • Sliced Avocado • SalsaAVOCADO BAGEL BREAKFASTAvocado • Cherry Tomato • Feta • a Little Seasoning • Micro Greens • Bag

Delicious matzoh ball soup and sandwiches. A local Chicagoan on the street recommended Eleven City Diner when another place around the corner was closed. We are sooooo happy we ended up here instead! Staff was very friendly and helpful as well.

Great food. Rude phone handlers. Live a great distance away but they would not provide a wait time estimate for me.

Excellent visit. Food was outstanding and portions were really enough for two people to share. So good.

Ask for Felipe you just can’t go wrong! This place has an amazing Bloody Mary! What a great atmosphere, beautiful Decour, and extremely friendly service!

By far the best Chicago experience! Amazing pastrami, awesome cornbeef...... the number 43 is a must do but bring a friend. Great service, staff was wonderful. All our food was perfect!

The food was okay. Nothing special. We were kind of disappointed. The french toast with turkey and roast beef was dry for my taste. The turkey burger as well.

Such a wonderdul friendly place. The owner made sure we had drinks while we were waiting and the french toast was heaven)y!! Such a great atmosphere

Amazing place with great atmosphere and delicious food.

Not a big deli guy, but family dragged me to this place. Food was good and service was decent. I got the burger, which was just average. Tried some of the open faced Reuben, and was actually above average. Loved the atmosphere. I would go back, but would go try something other than the burger.

This was a super fun place. Aclectic and full of life, the atmosphere was buzzing - fun but on the noisy side for sure. The service was very good and friendly. The menu was great. It was really hard to decide what to order. The Brooklyn egg cream was tasty and the corned beef pastrami hash was very good - needed a little seasoning though. The onion and lox omelet was a nice treat too. We would definitely recommend to others, but older citizens might find the loudness of the space a turn off.

Amazing food and service! Had the best challah French toast I’ve ever had. Decent omelette as well, but the star of the show was the crispy breakfast potatoes! Super fresh lox, too. Nice and attentive staff, efficient wait process. Will definitely be going back.

Went for breakfast with two little kids. We really enjoyed ourselves. We had a stroller and they offered to take it in the back for us which was amazing. Menu had to be scanned on your phone. The menu had the perfect amount to pick from. We all loved our food. My boys made a mess of everything and they continued to come to the table removing dishes and used napkins. They boys had chocolate chip pancakes and wear a mess. They brought a bowl of water with a lemon in it to clean their hands super cool. The restaurant itself was very large had a bar and lots to look at, the decor was very different. I would absolutely recommend this please and would go again. Pricing is about normal for downtown breakfast.

The French toast was amazing. A nice crispy griddle texture.

My favorite deli in the city. The Matzo ball soup is the best in town. The breakfast omelets are yummy. The Reuben, my favorite.If you are hankering for some seriously delicious deli you must come here.

Black & White French Toast - with a side of bacon. The ultimate sweet and savory experience.

Cozy seatings, great food especially the corned beef pastrami (it comes as a burger patty and tastes like a burger). Excellent service and staff. Will come back for sure!

Best place to eat breakfast by far , food is so good😍

Amazing food! Eggs were cooked perfectly. My daughter doesnt like fries but raved about these.Everything on the menu looked so good I had a hard time deciding! Highly recommend.

On 10/30/2021, I ordered two #43s (a sandwich with corned beef, Latke, and a smear of sour cream, topped with fried onions piled high and nestled in a Twisted Challah bun). One was mine. The other was a friends. The size of the roll was on the small size, leading me to believe the sandwiches werent worth the price. Or so I thought. The first bite sent me into orbit. Yes folks, I had a bonefide Foodgasm. The look on my face said it all. Confusion. Amazement. Over-the-top delight! This sandwich... This sandwich brought out tears of unabashed joy. I swear Im not kidding you. The second sandwich was for a friend who saved it for 5 hours until her shift ended. After eating it, she approached me with the same dumbfounded expression my face wore hours before. All she could say was, That sandwich was amazing!. Youve got to try it for yourself. Please dont be out off by the price. Its what other delis charge for much lesser fare. Invest in this sandwich. Its an adventure.

Delicious Black & White French toast, definitely going back to get it again.

The food was amazing, the service responsive, and the places very hectic.

The brunch food was absolutely delicious. We had the eleven city french toast and the lox and latke plate. Both were excellent. Ordered cheese fries because we saw them at another table and couldnt resist. They were incredible. As with a lot of restaurants downtown, the food was a little pricey. However, with the quality of the food and the large portion sizes, we thought it was more than worth it. If you go on the weekend plan for a long wait time.

Was worried that this would be a tourist trap being so close to downtown Chicago.But have no fear, this place is legit.Keeping the diner atmosphere alive, breakfast all day and sandwiches you need climbing gear in order to eat.This place had the best corn beef hash and eggs I have ever had. The sandwiches are tall and full of meat.I had a Bloody Mary and it was quite good.Service was excellent, our waiter really took care of us. This may be a new joint that I frequent. The atmosphere, vibe and music were top notch.

Their food is fabulous and fresh. The large variety on the menu meant our whole family was able to get something they liked. My turkey pastrami sandwich was so large that half was a full meal. All the employees were great and though the wait to be seated was long (as expected), the food came out quick. Last but not least, the girls bathroom was darling and immaculately clean.

A brunch place having really good fried potatoes seems like a no-brainer. But I mean these were Perfectly fried and seasoned. Tasty coffee, beautifully cooked French toast. I will definitely be back. Oh and really kind servers!

Just Amazing!! From service, taste and portions!!

ON Saturday my family and I were in for brunch. This was my youngest daughters 2nd visit to Eleven each time the owners mother has taken time out to have a friendly conversation with her making her feel special, Thank you!! Eleven never fails to deliver! Of course there was a long wait but it was worth it, my family and I had a great time. The waitstaff was great we had a huge order with plenty of demands they handled each one with grace. I absolutely love Eleven.

Love the ambiance of this place. Not many places like this anymore. Food was great. I am more a lunch person but the breakfast was very good. Highly recommend this place.

Came for brunch. Their 11 city French toast were delicious and very filling. The frozen lemonade vodka was also good. I would love to return to try more items on the menu.

My savory breakfast and wifes sweet breakfast were amazing!

Food was good. Service was great and fast.

Jonathan J was our server and he was the best. The wait was about 20 minutes but when we did sit down he was very attentive. I got pancakes while my mom got the breakfast sandwich, both were so good. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is interested. Nice music. I also got a malt and a virgin bloody mary(both were really good)

Great food, awesome people working here, very clean.. all in all worth every penny !!!!

Always a fun place to stop for any meal. Food is great, it is pricey but you get alot of food for that price. We will be back

Probably my favorite diner in Chicago. Great menu, cool atmosphere - oh, and try a slice of cake (and Im not a fan of cake)! Good coffee too. Retro candy shop and bagel bar attached as well.

Fantastic food and ginormous portions. We normally split an entree and just add a pickle plate and it’s plenty of food for 2 people. Fries are really well seasoned and they never skimp on the meat for sandwiches.

I would say 3.75. The atmosphere is very nice. If you have auditory sensory issues you should ask to be put on a lower level, or not go at all. The atmosphere was very nice. The food was okay. But they did give big portions so that was a plus.

I looove this place! Good food and great service. Also makes me feel like I stepped into the 50s.

Always a fun spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!

It was my first time at the Eleven Diner and it was great!! The staff were friendly and welcoming and the food was awesome. 😊

This place is delicious! You cant go wrong with anything on the menu! I do highly recommend the French Toast. Will be going back for more!

An absolute GEM in the South Loop. The food is great and the portions are RIDICULOUS! Bring your appetite. Ill definitely be back. Next time for lunch 🍔

I came here with my dad and younger brother and we absolutely loved it! Staff was so friendly, fast, and on top of everything. Food was delicious too and the chocolate shake was amazing! But what was crazy was when an employee ran outside to give me and my younger brother a lollipop when it was raining too! This place was very welcoming and will definitely go back!!

Love this place! Great food (check out the pastrami, brisket and huge and fluffy pancakes) in an old-school diner with good cocktails and an open kitchen. Worth the wait!

One of the Best places to go in Chicago!

Omg corned beef hash and latkes bomb

Excellent! We have been a few times and they have continually improved both service and food. They take care in not only the quality but also the presentation of dishes. Filling but not greasy.

The food is good, the service is OK. Prices are a bit high. Clean and family friendly. The banana split was the best part. The made us wait too long for a table, even though they had seating available. We were a group of 12 and seemed overwhelmed by this number.

Yummmmm...Stopping off here at one of my favorite breakfast places before heading to Saugatuck Cottage Suites in beautiful Saugatuck, Michigan for the weekend.Cheers my friends :)

2nd time here. Too many delicious looking choices. I will definitely come back. Great staff.

We went in for Juniors Cheesecake. It did not disappoint! They added fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Delicious!

The pastrami was delicious, atmosphere and decor was lovely!

Amazing! All I have to say about this place. Breakfast food is on point with generous portions and very tasty ingredient combinations. The French toast was especially scrumptious.The staff was very helpful and informative and offered great suggestions. Interior was very well decorated and very clean. Plenty of seating.Definitely will return if I venture to Chicago again. A must visit!

Everything was great. I had a pastrami sandwich that fantastic. If you are look for good deli in Chicago, make sure to check it out. Breakfast is great too!

Good place for breakfast or brunch and more. Huge portions that should certainly be shared with two or three people. The dishes make you not want to share though.

They forgot about us, served first some other tables who order 15 minutes after our table. But food was worth it

Huge portions and amazing taste sums up this diner. Been there for breakfast and loved it. Youll tend to overeat (like I did) since everything seems yummy. The place is always packed, expect a long wait (up to 40 min sometimes, which is pretty common in Chicago among the good places).The service was slow, the reason It didnt score 5 star for me.

The most awaited meal of our first vacation, following Covid, quickly transformed into a supremely disappointing experience. The place was busy per usual but the service left a lot to be desired. We had to request for salt and pepper and sauces multiple times and from several different people in order to start enjoying our food. The appetizer never showed up and we ended up having to cancel it since the food showed up before the appetizer. When I spoke with the manager about it and mentioned we were long standing patrons from Michigan and have referred the place to several friends over the years, he only said, “We we super busy and I hope you will give us another chance.”To say the least, not sure if we will return after this experience, clearly the management doesn’t care enough.

It was worth the 40mins wait. A true diner feel and noise to it. Friendly staff and awesome food. I usually dont like diners coffee but this diner had a good cup. It had a hint of fruity flavor to it. I was recommended #43, the BEST corn beef burger I have ever tasted. I especially love the thin and crispy onion strings on the top and a layer of potato pancake in the middle. It reminded me of hash browns, which I love. We also had an omelet, it was also really good.

Eleven City Diner is just that a diner, not a deli. Yeah sure they have Kosher-style sandwich and they are pretty good. It is clear that the owner knows his stuff. They also have lunch and dinner platters. Since I am a Yid from the lower East side I will speak about the deli stuff. The meat is very good so by default the sandwiches are good. If you have never had it try the kreplach. Overall an enjoyable experience.

This is a hidden Gem! Waitstaff was very friendly, knowledgeable and kind. This was my families first visit and as a native Chicagoan how was this place not on my radar? Dont miss out.

If I had to describe this place in a sentence it would be “A place that definitely lives up to the hype!” The food, service, atmosphere. It’s all here. Exactly what you’d want in a throwback diner. It also has that diner quality of having something for everyone. You could honestly come back here every day of the week for months and get something new and delicious. They cover their staples well (corned-beef, pastrami, matzah ball soup, milk shakes) the list goes on.I haven’t been back since moving down to the south loop and was itching to get my fix when they reopened so I knew I was going with my staple breakfast of corned beef hash and eggs. I don’t know about the other Irish people out there but I at least try this fish everywhere it’s offered and you can pretty well sum up an entire restaurant by the style/quality. Let me be clear, this s#!t definitely isn’t coming from a can! They actually give you more of the good stuff than any place I’ve been to. It’s basically your choice of two eggs atop a 1/3 lb patty of beef. And it’s amazing! Second favorite was the marble rye it came with. Perfectly toasted with a moist center. Mmmm.My girlfriend, totally out of character, went with the French toast and wow. Not really my vibe because I don’t dig on the sweet stuff put it was... decadent. Almost like a desert. Add on a wild flavor ride of a Bloody Mary and a local cup of Collectívo coffee and you got yourself the perfect Saturday morning breakfast. Can’t wait to go back for lunch. Then dinner 😂. If your reading this thinking about which place to go, this just won!

We loved Eleven City Diner! The atmosphere is nostalgic and energetic. The kids loved the candy counter, soda fountain, and deli displays. It is a unique offering, with delicious food for everyone. You have to get the brisket sandwhich! It was our favorite thing we tried that night. Id love to come back for breakfast next time. We found street parking on a Friday night, right across from the Diner. Very easy going, and hardly any wait time to be seated.

Best French Toast in Chicago, period! Everything else is the extra bonus.

I have eaten here both in restaurant and ordered via Doordash. I would say 4 stars for the atmosphere and service but 3 stars for the food.The atmosphere - yes, the wait has been long in the past but they have a full bar and fun cocktails to select from. Think of it as an upscale Bills - they have a full bar but most of their craft cocktails also include yummy juices and premium spirits. Fun for any brunch with friends.For the food...I am sure people love it but some of my favorites were a miss. It is very cool that you are able to get 2 different Benedicts on one plate. I will say though that their biscuits kinda ruin everything for me. The biscuits are super dense and dry and these are used in my favorite dishes - Benedict and biscuits/gravy. The density of the biscuits leaves you wanting more sauce. I have tried to get a side of sauce and there is an up charge. Most recently, I ordered biscuits and gravy and ended up barely eating them and just leaving a lot of dry crumbly biscuit on the plate.

Ive been here twice and it is ALWAYS packed full of people. Love the decor. The Reuben is amazeballs. The thing that kept me coming back, however, is the DELICIOUS HUUUUGE slices of red velvet cake. If you are a red velvet fan, you simply had to have been there to try theirs. The cake is so moist. Crumbly. Melt in your mouth. It was a bit pricy though for eight dollars plus tax, and the icing can be too cloying, but even so...I dream about it. And I miss it! So, ECD...please bring back the red velvet cake!

Wonderful place to eat. Great prices and great service. This place is a must when visiting Chicago, you will not be disappointed in the least. Be sure to wait a little before you are seated, the place is always packed.

The breakfast here is always good. One of the best breakfast spots in the Southloop.