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Best Diner Restaurants in Illinois

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Honouring the top spots in Illinois.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Illinois, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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85.4
#1

Evanston Illinois

Sarkis Cafe

For a relaxed meal, Sarkis Cafe is one table worth exploring.

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84.9
#2

Geneva Illinois

State Street Diner

For your next night out, State Street Diner is a local option.

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84.8
#3

Chicago Illinois

The Chicago Diner

For dinner with friends, The Chicago Diner is a local option.

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Cities in Illinois
Chicago8,735Naperville471Springfield455Rockford440Aurora409Peoria389Champaign372Joliet343Schaumburg340Bloomington264Decatur248Evanston227Elgin219Waukegan210Bolingbrook204Orland Park202Skokie176Des Plaines172Arlington Heights165Glenview165Lombard163Niles161Gurnee159Downers Grove157

Top Places in Illinois

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#1

Sarkis Cafe

Evanston, Illinois

1
85.4
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#2

State Street Diner

Geneva, Illinois

2
84.9
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#3

The Chicago Diner

Chicago, Illinois

3
84.8
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#4

Little Goat Diner

Chicago, Illinois

2
84.4
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#5

QC Coffee and Pancake House

Rock Island, Illinois

9
83.8
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#6

Teddy's Diner

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

3
83.1
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#7

Eleven City Diner

Chicago, Illinois

0
81.9
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#8

Paloma Diner

Paloma, Illinois

3
81.5
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#9

Diner Grill

Chicago, Illinois

0
81.5
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#10

Ken's Diner & Grill

Skokie, Illinois

5
81.3
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#11

Alexander's Restaurant

Chicago, Illinois

0
81.2
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#12

Geneva Diner

Geneva, Illinois

1
80.2
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#13

Cafe Olympic

Crystal Lake, Illinois

1
80.0
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#14

Dove's Luncheonette

Chicago, Illinois

0
79.9
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#15

Ed Debevic's

Chicago, Illinois

2
78.7
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#16

Merry Ann's Diner

Champaign, Illinois

1
77.7
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#17

Edgebrook Coffee Shop & Diner

Chicago, Illinois

2
77.2
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#18

Lulu's Diner

Springfield, Illinois

1
75.2
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#19

Bo-Bo's Gyros Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills, Illinois

1
74.2
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#20

Jo Jo's Restaurant

Schaumburg, Illinois

1
73.9
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#21

Blondie's Diner

River Grove, Illinois

10
73.8
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#22

Fred's Diner

Grayslake, Illinois

5
73.5
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#23

Isabels Family Restaurant

Woodstock, Illinois

1
73.4
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#24

Vienna Diner

Vienna, Illinois

16
73.1
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#25

Sam's Cafe

Champaign, Illinois

1
73.1
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#1

Steak'n Egger Inc

Cicero, Illinois

65.8
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#2

Paloma Diner

Paloma, Illinois

81.5
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#3

Merry Ann's Diner

Champaign, Illinois

77.7
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