This breakfast diner was beyond exceptional. No amount of stars can express how much I enjoyed my experience here. First of all, Patty, whom I thought was the owner based on her being so welcoming and friendly, made my experience even more memorable! The food and coffee was fantastic! The prices are unbeatable! The atmosphere was cozy and interesting as well (it has numerous vintage photographs on the walls). Chicago was my first stop on a two week trip and it was my first time being in Illinois. As someone that didn’t know the area, I simply looked up breakfast places after waking up from my one night stay and winged it. Exceeded my expectations. I even wished I had cash on me because everyone that works there deserves a tip! I will be back whenever I get the chance to be in Chicago again. Thanks, Johnnie’s!

Sometimes you simply want a great omlette, skillet, or classic breakfast. This place is around the corner from the hip and new places on Randolph st. but will have no line, lovely service, and a homey diner atmosphere.If you are in the mood for a classic breakfast fresh made however you like, go to Johnnies Snack Shop.

Fantastic!! Old time place , adorned with local photos. Great ambiance. Phenomenal , friendly service, excellently prepared breakfast and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Great inexpensive meal in the heart of the West loop. Everything around there has gotten so pricey, but you can still get it down on earth meal for a decent price, But you gotta come before 2:00 pm. The people are friendly and the food is good, what more can you ask? The lunch special is like 10 bucks plus tax!

A clean place with a great breakfast! I like the atmosphere, which was cozy with the sense of old Chicago. The staff was so friendly and polite! I went there at 6:50 AM, and they made my day

I went into this establishment because I saw all the wonderful reviews on Google and I really wanted a skillet too! Lol I walked into the restaurant was met with no greeting whatsoever. I walked up to the counter to order and it seems I was very much so bothering the waitress/cashier. I try to continue with my order because hey maybe she’s just busy and having a bad day (there were only three tables occupied). As I ask her a question about what’s included she begins to bark at me “like I just told you there is nothing that comes with it.” I reply “I was asking you what in the skillet because I don’t like onions and mushrooms. No onions please and can you add bacon” Still fidgeting and clearly annoyed she replies “ okay no onions and now you wanna add bacon in the skillet too!” At this moment I just decided to tell her have a better day. As I was walking out I overheard the greeting to the man behind me which I never received.

Very stressed staff when going to pick up my to go order. There is a way to say my pick up order did not go through without making it seem like I am bothering you. Customer service is key. Friendly responses go a long way.

Had a Sunday brunch here and loved my skirt streak skillet. Menu has nice simple diner food.

Great breakfast, and for being downtown a good price!

I love this restaurant their food is so goodBest pancakes in the world better than a pancake house and better than Dennys

Friendly staff great food and quick service cant remember the waitress name long white hair she give you mom vibes that dont play i think her name was ma Dora 💘 lol such a sweet lady

The food is amazing and for the price in the area you cant beat it..

This place is great. The food is of good quality and the price is right. Feels like a real diner local place. Not the place to go for a fancy breakfast, but the only place in West Loop that fills the unique niche that this does.

Amazing service and friendly environment. Food is fantastic to say the least! You wont leave hungry.

If you want to support a small, local business, go to Johnnies.The food is very comforting and a great value, but above all else, the staff is so welcoming. Colette took the effort to get to know our names after frequent visits, and always makes sure that we are well taken care of. Dora is the sweetest and funniest motherly figure and knows our orders by heart. She even took the opportunity to get a product that I briefly mentioned while placing my order, without me even asking or requesting. Talk about great hospitality! If you ever get a vanilla or hazelnut flavored coffee, youre welcome. :) One of the cooks, Jose, always says hello to me when I walk in and it makes my trip every time I visit! They always make sure that we are well-fed, caffeinated, and in good health, and we love grabbing a bite here.Their service is always quick, their meals are filling and full of flavor, and their place in the West Loop community flourishes. I would highly recommend to those who live in the area, those who are visiting, or those who want to have a great, homey experience dining out!

Good food so far, fresh ingredients.Had the pleasure of eating here twice, not bad so far.Will continue to order in the upcoming weeks. Three stars.

Such amazing food and staff. Love this place.

Always great service. Chicken soup is tasty. Large portions. Only place in the neighborhood that carries Texas Toast.

I was recently in Johnnies to get breakfast to-go. I entered without a mask on and went to order food. When I made my order the server/order taker aggressively informed me that I should where my mask inside but no one ELSE in the restaurant was wearing one. Multiple people came into the restaurant without masks to dine in while I was sitting down waiting for food. I was the only one asked to wear a mask. I was also the only black person in the restaurant. Very weird encounter!!!!

Solid breakfast spot, nice scenery of history on the walls.

This was a fantastic spot for me and my grandchildren’s dinner. I got the Skewer family pack for all of us. The staff is very nice and they where able to do half pork and half chicken. Also, there sauce is very tasty. The young man that was wearing a hat was very friendly and I had a conversation with him while I waited for my food. Overall this was a great dinner and the same quality as the chophouse. I definitely have to try the pizza, I have heard great things about it.

Excellent service awesome food!

Dive restaurant? Maybe! Cant beat good food at a good price. Great variation and the servers are super nice; which is an added bonus! No lines like at all the pricey places but still just as great food and good prices. Give them a try! Carry out available.

Amazing find while in Chicago! Food is delicious, decent prices and absolutely delightful staff! Our waitress was so much fun/hilarious! Will be back again!

Great food,Excellent service.

Johnnies deserves all the love it can get. Fantastic diner food at an amazing price served by the nicest people without a whiff of pretension to be found.Sure - I enjoy a new take on an old favorite sometimes. And then other times I just want some darn good pancakes with perfectly fried overeasy eggs, delightfully crispy house-made hash browns, and a nice hunk of griddled ham, with a big glass of OJ to keep them company. No fuss, always on point, and out the door for well under $25 even after a generous tip!Beautiful. Just beautiful.

Food and service is good. A little pricey

Happened upon this spot randomly but it is so lovely!! The staff is so lovely and the food is amazing

Very friendly good for families

Good old fashioned cooking

Breakfast was delicious

The safest place to eat in the city of Chicago

Truly a classic. My go to order is the grilled chicken sandwich. 10/10 recommend. If they weren’t cash only I’d be here every day for lunch

Its a standard diner with all-day breakfast. Its pretty much what youd expect. Good size portions for what you pay. Price is about average. Food was slightly under seasoned, but it was hot and came out quickly. The hashbrowns are made from fresh potatoes, which is very nice.

Had a taste for a cheeseburger. It was soooo juicy and the fries were nice and hot.

Very friendly staff The waffles are awesome here as well I come here every time I get a chance

Great food and service!

Awesome food!

Place reminds me of home. The waitress knows your name and youve only been here once before. The food is listed as comfort food. As it takes you back to the era of innocence and Americana. Photos on the wall give that snapshot history to what becomes Chicago.

Great breakfast joint.! Service is wonderful. Do it.

This place is the quintessential old school diner, and it does not disappoint. This is the kind-of place that often is frequented by local police, so you know two things; the food is good and reasonably priced. I have had many breakfasts and lunches here over the last 20 years, and I always welcome the opportunity to stop by when in the area. This diner is located just West of downtown Chicago, and North of Greektown. It is becoming increasing difficult to park a car in this neighborhood because of the increase in new buildings and more people living in the area. Patience will find a place to park, if youre driving here. I will stop by at every opportunity I have. Did I say that the services friendly, fast, and top notch?

The service was great

I love this place. My Husband and I go here 3-4 a month. The food is ALWAYS delicious and the service is ALWAYS amazing. Its very rare that a restaurant is consistent with both good food and service but Johnnies is.

Excellent food (especially breakfast), quick service, and a great value.

The service was very slow, but it wasnt the waitresss fault. She was the only one waiting on tables and the place was nearly full! It was crazy. The steak and eggs was pretty good, though it was a very cheap cut of meat. That being said, it was seasoned and marinated well.

Service was slow....kitchen staff arguing over delivery orders....that they messed up....just a total mess

Homey, fantastic service, delicious comfort food, great coffee. Waitress brought us big cups of hot water to warm our hands! Loved it

Ordered a tuna melt but, while tasty, was cold. Friendly service so i should have told them and given them a chance to rectify. Nice place overall.

The best hidden gem in the West Loop. Traditional old school diner with great breakfast and even better service.

I phoned in my order before my lunch and when I got their my food was still hot. I order an Italian beef dip with cheese and fries and a soda. The service was great the staff was great. I love johnnies

Dont let the outside fool you. Its very unassuming, but the inside is decorated nicely along with old, city related photographs on the wall. Ive been coming here for years and enjoy the breakfast...no complaints. Staff is friendly and service is as it should be. In the late morning, its never overly crowded, which I enjoy! Parking can be challenging and currently there is construction going on in the area, so traffic is more congested than usual. Definitely worth stopping in for breakfast! Make sure to say hello to CPD if you see them on their lunch break!

Nice chill place great ambiance. The food and service was fantastic

I love that my food is always fresh and hot upon delivery. You DO NOT have to wait 45min to an hour like most places which is great when you are at work. I have not been disappointed thus far and the owner Michael is very personable but professional. The prices are beautiful for the quality and quantity of food that is received.

The service is amazing here. Family owned and operated and Bonnie always greets you warmly. The food is quick and delicious. If you come here, you wont be disappointed EVER. Ive also seen a few S.W.A.T members eating here which was pretty awesome.

My cheese burger was delicious!

Prices are cheap food is delicious and excellent customer service.definitely a place to go to

Food was great and very fulfilling. Im not sure what our waitresss name was, but she was very lovely

They have the best breakfasts and their julienne salad is very good as well

Great place for breakfast!! Nice old Chicago charm. This place has been around longer then any place on Randolph or Fulton that I can think of... It will be interesting to see how Tacos are getting integrated into an evening menu.

Amazing music staff and food and location

This was our special day we were going to city hall but Parade that day and we didnt marry because city hall closed by the time we got out of traffic ended up takeing wedding pictures and family went to Johnnies and got Married the next day..Turned out wonderfully

Great place for good breakfast food. Staff is so nice and always keeps your coffee full. Very reasonable prices and great portions.

The wait staff is wonderful and the food is given in big portions! I absolutely recommend it!

This place is great. High quality breakfast food for a very reasonable price. Its great to be able to get a large breakfast and coffee for well under $10 bucks.

This place seems to be well known with the local residents around the area. It doesnt look like much from the outside, but the inside is pretty nicely done up. Its got a real old, nostalgic diner feel to it. Plus, the prices are really really reasonable. The food isnt that great but you do get a lot of it for the price you pay. I guess thats why locals come here regularly to get their meals.The service is quick and friendly, the food doesnt take too long to come. So its a great place for a quick bite if youre not too picky about the quality of the food.

Excellent customer service and just a sweet spot with great food!

I’m not from here, so my hotel concierges told me to walk over to the West Loop if I’m into good food for brunch. Everything I passed down Randolph was fancy, shi-shi, white table cloth-seriously expensive looking.... and mostly closed. I briefly stood inside the Little Goat around the corner, which was packed to the gills at 11:30 on a Thursday morning, and contemplated a still at the crowded counter, but it was SO LOUD and uncomfortable looking, and couldn’t do it. On my way back, I happened to glance over at Johnnies and wandered in. Oh what a great decision this was!! I got a comfortable 4-top to myself, and maybe the world’s greatest server. She was super kind and attentive, the food came in like 2 minutes, the portions enormous, and everything tasted excellent. No frills - just amazing, traditional fare in an excellent environment. The price was so low, I tipped my server what I would have spent at the other joint. Those poor people are paying three times what I am and probably still waiting to sit down.Thank you, Johnnies!!!

Ive never dine-in here, but, I eat here all the time. I drive for Greyhound and on my way from the terminal to the garage, I stop by to get breakfast. Sausage and cheese omelette with hash brown and buttered wheat toast. Love it.

Delicious and cheap with excellent service. The ladies will make you feel at home and serve you home cooking. So good for Sunday morning if you want to avoid the upscale brunchers.

Awesome little neighborhood diner with good food and very friendly service. Its a great spot for breakfast.

One of the last places in this part of the West Loop where you can get a hearty meal for a reasonable price. Divey diner vibe, maybe, but the food here is reliable and tasty. Breakfast all day is a big bonus.

So accommodating, I brought 9 International students to practice their English and have some good diner food and this was perfect. Food was delicious, service was unbelievably accommodating, kind and understanding.

Good diner food but great service!

Great, quick breakfast spot. There are always seats and everyone is friendly. Its a hang for a bunch of local cops, so it feels super neighbor-hoody in here despite the trendiness of the neighborhood.The omelets are BOMB.

Food was excellent... People were friendly... Environment was casual and welcoming.

Menu is prepared with an eye to the plain sense of things. The curls and swirls of other nearby places only add numerals to the check.

They use to be very good ...However the new older lady is extremely RUDE and Abrasive . She has 0 Customer service skills. I have a call center of over 100 employees and we use to LOVE Johnnys but with her being there now we just dont bother. Jackie is a GREAT asset , they really need to keep her there and the older lady should be in the back somewhere where she doesnt interact with customers.

A little slice of heaven. From the coffee to the decor. A must in this neighborhood.

Great food and excellent customer service

This is a fantastic hole in the wall. The food is always delicious and the portions are very generous considering the bargain price (especially for the area).

Great for breakfast and if you are in need of immediate police attention.

Loved it. Downhome feel, great food, great service

Love having pancakes & coffee at rock bottom prices with Chicagos entire SWAT Team? Head to Johnnys for the real deal diner experience and check out the great photos on the walls -- lovely nod to the City. Coffee too!

Great breakfast place. Variety of foods with reasonable prices.

Amid the uproar and frenzy of new bougey West Loop eateries rests this gem of a breakfast diner. Definetely the best priced and best tasting American breakfast food Ive had the pleasure of tasting in all of Chicago. Service is fast. Your water never goes unfilled. And the food is scrumptious. Cant wait to go back and I would highly reccomend everyone looking for an economical breakfast in Chicago to give this place a shot.

Outstanding food and service

Great spot! The BEST Chicken soup in the City!

Food was fresh but it had no seasoning and the older woman that works the register had the nastiest attitude! She answered 4 or 5 calls while I stood in front of her waiting to order, then the charge a dollar just to add cheese to your eggs.

Nice breakfast place to go to with affordable prices. I work in the area and love their breakfast food. Speedy delivery and friendly staff. If you get a chance order the greek style ommlett. Amazing

Excellent breakfast really hit the spot after a long trip to Chicago.

Great breakfast place huge menu all we ordered was great

Reasonable prices for the area. Really good breakfast.

Gave us wrong food! Were just in a hurry to close!!

Great people, friendly, very attentive,food is just right. The place is welcoming.

Really nice place. The food didnt blow my mind, but it was great. Try the fries

Great diner food. Even better prices

Great well prepared breakfast! Courteous and even personable staff, I strongly recommend making a visit.

Cause you wont get anything better!

NICE COZY SPOT TO CHI-DOWN ON SOME GOOD FOOD THAT HIT THE SPOT😁😁.. I WILL CONTINUE GOING THERE ON MY LUNCH BREAKS

Friendly staff and big servings of food. Great for family or friends.