On The Go Chicago

My family visited the American Diner Depot recently, and it definitely lived up to all of the TV hype.  We originally heard about the Diner Depot on Guy’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.  A great show on the Food Network.

My hubby and I are big fans of dives and Americana.  We are the kind of family that makes special side trips to Wall Drug and the Trees of Mystery.  When we saw the episode on the American Diner Depot, we knew it was our kind of place.  Even better, it was located in Chicago.

Everything we tried was delicious, the atmosphere is definitely “American diner” and the staff was very friendly.  Although we had seen the show months before our actual visit, we unknowingly showed up the night after it re-ran on the Food Network.  Not only was it really crowded, but they had run out of a few of their most famous dishes including the Turkey.  Luckily we still got to try the Pot Roast Sandwich.

They serve good old American comfort food that rivals the way grandma use to make it!  The prices are reasonable too.  Nothing is over $10.  Don’t forget to order their donuts for desert.  Yummy!

Although the food and atmosphere are family friendly, they only have one highchair, no changing table and no kids menu.  What they lack in family amenities, they make up for in flavor, friendliness and reasonable prices.

Here are the details on this one of a kind diner.

• Location – Austin Neighborhood, 5840 W. Roosevelt Road
• Street Parking (can be difficult)
• 6am-10pm daily
• No Reservations, so try not to arrive after a recent re-run.