Across Illinois, of the 583 diners we list, 559 give a phone number and 363 have a website. 18 are branches of national chains — Denny's (11), Waffle House (4), Huddle House (2); the remaining 565 are independent. By what they offer: 55 serve pancakes, 15 serve breakfast all day, 11 serve milkshakes. The longest-running is Jos. Cacciatore & Co. Real Estate, in business since 1906. 24 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 diners in Illinois
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Jessica's RestaurantRoscoe
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2The DinerSauget
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3The Open Door DinerAltamont
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4Town & Country RestaurantHarvard
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5Griddle 24Chicago
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6Ned's DinerBelvidere
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7Citrus DinerWestmont
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8Jojo'sSchaumburg
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9Maxfield's Pancake HouseSchaumburg
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10Cellar Door ProvisionsChicago
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single diner are listed further down this page.
- Chicago95
- Springfield11
- Rockford8
- Evanston6
- Forest Park6
- Peoria6
- Sterling6
- Batavia5
- Dixon5
- Grayslake5
- Schaumburg5
- Antioch4
- Bloomington4
- Champaign4
- Decatur4
- Franklin Park4
- Freeport4
- Granite City4
- Morris4
- Naperville4
- Waukegan4
- Arlington Heights3
- Bolingbrook3
- Collinsville3
- Downers Grove3
- East Moline3
- Elgin3
- Flora3
- Greenville3
- Huntley3
- Jerseyville3
- Joliet3
- Kankakee3
- Lewistown3
- Litchfield3
- Livingston3
- Loves Park3
- Machesney Park3
- Macomb3
- Midlothian3
- Monmouth3
- Niles3
- Pana3
- Pekin3
- Pontiac3
- Richmond3
- Sauget3
- Skokie3
- Woodstock3
- Zion3
Other towns in Illinois
One diner each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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B & B CafeAlexis
100 S Main St, Alexis, IL 61412
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The Open Door DinerAltamont
120 N Main St, Altamont, IL 62411
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G-B GrillAlton
1858 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
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Village Inn Pancake HouseAlton
2611 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002
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Dinner Bell TooAnna
410 E Vienna St, Anna, IL 62906
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Gwendolyn'sAnna
169 E Vienna St, Anna, IL 62906-1839
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Jo's Country Diner & CateringArthur
426 E SR 133, Arthur, IL 61911-6240
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Ashland DinerAshland
200 W Editor St, Ashland, IL 62612
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slaw dawgs dinerAstoria
218 E South St, Astoria, IL 61501
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Dairy DipperAstoria
301 E Broadway, Astoria, IL 61501
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Ozzie's DinerAurora
2290 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504
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Nikarry's RestaurantAurora
Kane County, 1055 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506
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Milkey's PlaceBarry
717 Mortimer St, Barry, IL 62312
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Trackside DinerBartlett
207 S Main St, Bartlett, IL 60103-4456
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Jim's Family RestaurantBartonville
404 McKinley Ave, Bartonville, IL 61607
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Bartonville DinerBartonville
1420 W Garfield Ave, Bartonville, IL 61607
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Tyson's DinerBeardstown
701 E 4th St, Beardstown, IL 62618
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Star CafeBeardstown
9986 US-67, Beardstown, IL 62618
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Belleville Pancake HouseBelleville
3605 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226
Waffles
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Moore's RestaurantBelleville
7309 Old Saint Louis Rd, Belleville, IL 62223
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Lucky DinerBellwood
145 25th Ave, Bellwood, IL 60160
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Ned's DinerBelvidere
2132 US-20 BUS, Belvidere, IL 61008
Since 2006
Locally owned
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Johnny Pamcakes 2Belvidere
120 Buchanan St, Belvidere, IL 61008
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Tom's BowlBement
112 S Macon St, Bement, IL 61813
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The Cozy TableBenton
1514 N Main St, Benton, IL 62812
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Plaza RestaurantBenton
706 W Main St, Benton, IL 62812-1367
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Dotty'sBerwyn
6635 Roosevelt Rd Unit j, Berwyn, IL 60402
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The Bethany DinerBethany
101 E Main St, Bethany, IL 61914-7110
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Pilich Station GrillBlue Island
12739 Sacramento Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
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De Mar's Family RestaurantBlue Island
12941 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
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Whistle Stop DinerBlue Mound
215 W Niles St, Blue Mound, IL 62513-9590
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Chatter Box CafeBradley
140 S Schuyler Ave, Bradley, IL 60915
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Polk-A-Dot Drive InBraidwood
222 N Front St, Braidwood, IL 60408
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Pj's DinerBreese
560 N 4th St, Breese, IL 62230
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The Cracked EggBrighton
104 S Market St, Brighton, IL 62012
Since 2002
Locally owned
Waffles
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Spring GardenBrighton
300 N Maple St, Brighton, IL 62012
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Pete's 2 Red HotsBroadview
1515 W Roosevelt Rd, Broadview, IL 60155-4021
Since 1996
Family-owned
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Lola's Little DinerBrookport
Brookport, IL
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Waltrip's CornerBrownstown
County Rd 2400 N, Brownstown, IL 62418
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Sunrise II Family RestaurantByron
101 W 2nd St, Byron, IL 61010
Since 1992
Waffles
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Ted's Family RestaurantCalumet City
580 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
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Good burgerCalumet City
634 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
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Carlinville Plaza CafeCarlinville
170 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, IL 62626
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Town’s Edge DinerCarlinville
18838 Route 4, Carlinville, IL 62626-3802
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Old 50 CafeCarlyle
870 Franklin St, Carlyle, IL 62231
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Denny'sCarol Stream
363 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2756
Waffles
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Bonnie Cafe CentraliaCentralia
816 S Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801
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The Golden Pancake HouseCentralia
720 W Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801
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Delight WishChannahon
24725 W Eames St, Channahon, IL 60410
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Durkee DinerChannahon
24708 W Durkee Rd, Channahon, IL 60410
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South Side CafeCharleston
614 Jackson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
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T.K.'s Southwest Bar & GrillCharleston
1405 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
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Chatham CafeChatham
414 N Main Plz, Chatham, IL 62629-1701
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Maid-RiteChristopher
103 W Sylvia Ave, Christopher, IL 62822
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Steak'n Egger IncCicero
5601 W Roosevelt Rd, Cicero, IL 60804-1229
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Pit Stop CafeClay City
137 S Main St, Clay City, IL 62824
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Main Street Diner And PizzeriaClifton
463 S Main St, Clifton, IL 60927
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Robin's DinerClinton
603 W Side Sq, Clinton, IL 61727-1656
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Coal City Family RestaurantCoal City
145 S Broadway St, Coal City, IL 60416-1532
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Jenny's DinerCowden
119 N Grand Ave, Cowden, IL 62422
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Andy's RestaurantCrystal Lake
468 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Since 1981
Family-owned
Waffles
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Around the Clock RestaurantCrystal Lake
5011 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Since 1975
Family-owned
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Gold Dust DinerDana
109 S Main St, Dana, IL 61321-8913
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Lelo'S CafeDanville
302 N Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61832
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Gresa's CafeDe Soto
108 N Chestnut St, De Soto, IL 62924
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Cherry Pit CafeDeerfield
808 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Waffles
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The Junction Eating PlaceDekalb
816 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115
Since 1969
Family-owned
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Sugar BowlDes Plaines
1494 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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L & L Snack ShopDes Plaines
456 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2202
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Whistle Stop CafeDiamond
2080 E Division St, Diamond, IL 60416
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Shorty’s Diner in DivernonDivernon
100 W Kenney St, Divernon, IL 62530-2171
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DennysDolton
Dolton, IL
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Jimmer's DinerDupo
228 N Main St, Dupo, IL 62239
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Sassy Mac BoysDurand
10823 Cleveland Rd, Durand, IL 61024-9720
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That 50's PlaceDwight
600 W Mazon Ave, Dwight, IL 60420
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June Bug's DinerEast Peoria
800 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL 61611
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Deli & ChipsEast Saint Louis
200 Front St, East Saint Louis, IL 62201
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Denny's @ The Flying JEast Saint Louis
5701-5785 New Missouri Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62207
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North Main DinerEdwardsville
146 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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Rise N DineElburn
115 N Main St, Elburn, IL 60119
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Liz's CafeEldorado
1218 US-45 N, Eldorado, IL 62930
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Town & CountryElizabethtown
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
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Teddy's DinerElk Grove Village
1065 Rohlwing Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-3217
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Brittany's BistroElk Grove Village
914 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The Talk Of The TownElkhart
115 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL 62634
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Fred's PlaceElmhurst
544 W Lake St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Bialy's CafeEvergreen Park
2801 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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Diner 24Fairbury
512 E Oak St, Fairbury, IL 61739-1326
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K & M DinerFairfield
410 S 1st St, Fairfield, IL 62837
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Woody's 50's DinerFarmer City
508 W Clinton Ave, Farmer City, IL 61842
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Kingsberry Waffle HouseFlossmoor
3345 Vollmer Rd, Flossmoor, IL 60422
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Eagles Nest RestaurantForrest
213 N Center St, Forrest, IL 61741
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Fox Lake Family RestaurantFox Lake
56 US-12, Fox Lake, IL 60020
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Rosie's DinerFrankfort
21206 S La Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423
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Victory CafeGalena
200 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036
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Lieber's Boxcar ExpressGalesburg
1974 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Grandview RestaurantGalesburg
2221 Grand Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Uncle Nolan's DinerGalva
320 Main St, Galva, IL 61434
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Route 66 Hall of Fame Streetcar DinerGardner
Gardner, IL
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Geneva DinerGeneva
14 S 2nd St, Geneva, IL 60134
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State Street DinerGeneva
630 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134
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Corner Grill on MainGenoa
137 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135
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Main Street CafeGifford
204 S Main St, Gifford, IL 61847
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Miners RestaurantGillespie
304 S Macoupin St, Gillespie, IL 62033
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Docs Just Off 66Girard
133 S 2nd St, Girard, IL 62640
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Glen Oak CafeGlen Ellyn
479 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Since 1977
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Honey CafeGlen Ellyn
499 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Greenwood DinerGlenview
910 Greenwood Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
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Round TableGodfrey
5407 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035-2595
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Busy CornerGoodfield
302 S Eureka St, Goodfield, IL 61742-7513
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Family DinerGrayville
826 North Ct, Grayville, IL 62844
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The Point Pancake HouseGurnee
1952 North US-41, Gurnee, IL 60031
Since 1954
Family-owned
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Donny's DinerGurnee
36725 N Us Highway 41 Ste B, Gurnee, IL 60031-1105
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Hammond CafeHammond
8266 US-36, Hammond, IL 61929
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Country PrideHampshire
19 N 430 US Highway 20, Hampshire, IL 60140
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Allen's Corner DinerHampshire
44W483 US-20, Hampshire, IL 60140
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Hog TrofHanna City
12808 W Farmington Rd, Hanna City, IL 61536
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Town & Country RestaurantHarvard
17 N Ayer St, Harvard, IL 60033
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Kelley's Family RestaurantHarvard
5420 US-14, Harvard, IL 60033
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Hazel's DinerHebron
9906 Main St Unit B, Hebron, IL 60034
Locally owned
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Chestnut Family RestaurantHenry
1402 Chestnut St, Henry, IL 61537
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The Happy Hobo'sHenry
1506 State Route 29, Henry, IL 61537
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Highland DinerHighland
418 Walnut St, Highland, IL 62249
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Sandy'sHighwood
415 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040-1308
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Park-N-EatHillsboro
201 Dearborn St, Hillsboro, IL 62049
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Luckys DinerHillside
4545 Harrison St, Hillside, IL 60162-1623
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Hinckley CafeHinckley
116 E Lincoln Ave #1, Hinckley, IL 60520
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Denny'sHoffman Estates
4690 Hoffman Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3724
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Grady's Snack N' DineHomewood
18147 Harwood Ave, Homewood, IL 60430
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Daddy O's Diner Of Itasca, IncItasca
219 N Walnut St, Itasca, IL 60143-1730
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Andresen's CafeJohnston City
215 E Broadway Blvd, Johnston City, IL 62951
Since 1927
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Mom's KitchenJonesboro
500 Public Square, Jonesboro, IL 62952
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Woods Corner Convenience Store & DinerJunction
11500 Highway 1, Junction, IL 62954-2119
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Linda's Crossroads DinerJunction
11500 Highway 1, Junction, IL 62954-2119
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Red AppleKewanee
607 N Main St, Kewanee, IL 61443
Since 2017
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Barnhouse RestaurantKewanee
420 S Main St, Kewanee, IL 61443
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Kincaid DinerKincaid
420 Springfield St, Kincaid, IL 62540
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The Dining CarKinmundy
255 S Madison St, Kinmundy, IL 62854
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Travelers dinerLa Harpe
201 W Main St, La Harpe, IL 61450
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Laharpe Family RestaurantLa Harpe
201 W Main St, La Harpe, IL 61450
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Wildey's Country DinerLacon
223 N Washington St, Lacon, IL 61540
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Full Moon Family RestaurantLake Bluff
1300 N Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL 60044-1115
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Koffee Kup DinerLake Zurich
30 E Main St, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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Midpoint CafeLawrenceville
1002 15th St, Lawrenceville, IL 62439
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Woody's 50's DinerLe Roy
805 S Hemlock St, Le Roy, IL 61752-1680
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Imo's CafeLincoln
616 Woodlawn Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656
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Norma's CafeLockport
3004 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441
Since 1956
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Main Street CafeLombard
2 W Saint Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
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Sweet Myrtle Janes Family DinerLouisville
140 W Chestnut St, Louisville, IL 62858-1235
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Lj's Garden CafeMagnolia
114 N Chicago St, Magnolia, IL 61336
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Lees Family RestaurantManito
206 N Adams St, Manito, IL 61546
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Mayberry JunctionManteno
390 N Locust St, Manteno, IL 60950
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Dino's RestaurantMarengo
103 S State St, Marengo, IL 60152
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Millie's DinerMarine
Division, Marine, IL 62061
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The Marine DinerMarine
302 W Division St, Marine, IL 62061-1517
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Tiff's CaféMarissa
102 E North Railroad St, Marissa, IL 62257
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The DinerMarissa
102 E North Railroad St, Marissa, IL 62257
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Coyote CafeMarseilles
398 Main St, Marseilles, IL 61341
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Marseilles Family RestaurantMarseilles
550 E Bluff St, Marseilles, IL 61341
Since 2016
Family-owned
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Crossroads CafeMarshall
2002 IL-1, Marshall, IL 62441
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Harlow's DinerMarshall
518 Archer Ave, Marshall, IL 62441
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Do Drop In CafeMason City
161 E Chestnut St, Mason City, IL 62664
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Hubbartt's Downtown DinerMattoon
1626 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
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Kathy's CafeMaywood
1008 S 17th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
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Miller’s DinerMcHenry
3918 Main St, McHenry, IL 60050
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Dixie Family RestaurantMcLean
315 E Dixie Rd, McLean, IL 61754-7662
Since 1928
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Main Street DinerMcLeansboro
109 W Main St, McLeansboro, IL 62859
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Moreno's on MainMcNabb
412 Main St, McNabb, IL 61335
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Club HarloMelrose Park
2300 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
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Johnnie's GrillMelrose Park
4401 W Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60160-2742
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Mendon's Diner & TapMendon
115 W Collins St, Mendon, IL 62351
Since 2007
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Cindy's on 34Mendota
1300 Raymond Dr, Mendota, IL 61342
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Rube'sMetropolis
701 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL 62960
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Sylvia's CafeMilan
641 10th Ave W, Milan, IL 61264
Family-owned
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Route 40 CafeMilledgeville
14 S Washington St, Milledgeville, IL 61051-9306
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4th Avenue Coffee Pancake HouseMoline
4601 4th Ave, Moline, IL 61265
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Yannis on WashingtonMomence
102 E Washington St, Momence, IL 60954
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Riverview DinerMontgomery
1420 SE River Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538
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George's RestaurantMontgomery
110 Webster St, Montgomery, IL 60538
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Candi's DinerMorrisonville
511 Carlin St, Morrisonville, IL 62546
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Seven Brothers RestaurantMorton Grove
9300 Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove, IL 60053
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Egg FactoryMount Prospect
100 E Kensington Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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Big Jon's Lunch BoxMt Carmel
123 W 4th St, Mt Carmel, IL 62863
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Jumpin Jimmy'sMt Carmel
902 N Mulberry St, Mt Carmel, IL 62863
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Across the Tracks DinerMt Morris
312 E Hitt St, Mt Morris, IL 61054-1210
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Campus CafeMt Morris
101 S Wesley Ave, Mt Morris, IL 61054
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Renee's PlaceMt Sterling
220 E Main St, Mt Sterling, IL 62353
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The Golden Pancake house Mt VernonMt Vernon
419 S 44th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
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Omega Restaurant & Pancake HouseMundelein
10 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060
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Cindy B's CafeMurphysboro
1110 Locust St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
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Little Nashville Family RestaurantNashville
11700 IL-127, Nashville, IL 62263
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The DepotNeoga
1095 US-45, Neoga, IL 62447
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Newark's Country KitchenNewark
307 E State Route 71, Newark, IL 60541
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The NestNewton
204 West End Ave, Newton, IL 62448
Locally owned
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Demi's DinerNokomis
109 W State St, Nokomis, IL 62075
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Cardinal RestaurantNorris City
108 E Wabash St, Norris City, IL 62869
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Jessie's DinerNorth Chicago
1101 10th St, North Chicago, IL 60064
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T And T DinerNorth Chicago
2234 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064-3065
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Oak Lawn DinerOak Lawn
4002 W 111th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-5703
BEFORE YOU GO
Before your next diner visit
Plan breakfast, check late-night service and organise a group.
