After 13 years on Milwaukee Avenue, the Logan Square outpost of The Chicago Diner is wrapping up its run, with the restaurant’s final day of service set for Dec. 12. While Logan Square says goodbye, the Lakeview original will keep the griddles hot as operations wind down on the Northwest Side.
Owners Announced Closure In A Press Release
The founders, Mickey Hornick and Jo Kaucher, along with partner Michael Hornick, broke the news in a press release shared on the diner’s social channels. As reported by Block Club Chicago, the team thanked loyal customers for their years of support and described the decision to close the Logan Square location as a difficult one.
A Local Tradition Since 1983
The Chicago Diner first opened in Lakeview in 1983 and built a following with vegan and vegetarian spins on classic diner comfort food. The restaurant’s site highlights honors such as a Daily Meal Top 25 mention and a long streak of Chicago Reader "Best Vegetarian" wins, according to The Chicago Diner. Industry coverage notes that the Logan Square offshoot opened in 2012, giving it roughly 13 years at 2333 N. Milwaukee Avenue, per Produce Business.
Staff And Service Plans
Block Club Chicago reports that Logan Square employees were given advance notice of the closure and offered the chance to transfer to the Lakeview restaurant. Management also asked customers to keep an eye on the diner's social media channels for updates as the Logan Square spot serves its final meals through mid-December.
Menu, Awards And Legacy
The Chicago Diner’s reputation grew on plant-based riffs on diner staples, including the Radical Reuben, vegan milkshakes, biscuits and gravy and an extensive brunch lineup. The restaurant’s website notes that these dishes, along with multiple Michelin Guide recommendations, helped cement the Logan Square location as a neighborhood fixture during its 13-year run, according to The Chicago Diner.
