From the outside, this place has one or two stars written all over it.. Lo and behold, turns out its not bad (as a greasy diner)! I went here at 6am this morning with a friend (before work!) and I was pleasantly surprised that it was tacky inside but not trashy.. They had jolly holiday decorations around, the music was festive, and for some unknown reason, the place was bumpin! (Once again a reminder that this was at 6am). Two complaints that aren't really complaints- 1) BUTTER- sopping with it.. 2) Prices could be slightly cheaper considering the fact that it is a cheap diner. However, their breakfast specials were great deals. Next time I need 24/7 lard, I'll just look for the flashing neon lights of Hollywood... read more

Back in the day when I had many a late night, it was inevitable that friends and I ended up at Hollywood Grill. That was long ago and I've not ventured to the the grill in years. So on the coldest day of this year so far, Sunday, (negative 7) I forced my boyfriend, who refused to leave the house, to go to Hollywood Grill for some pancakes. I had a serious craving. I'd planned on going to a different place - the typical gourmet place I'd normally go to - but I knew if I said Hollywood Grill, he'd be down!! And he was!! Despite the cold, we bundled up like snow people and headed to the grease pit. I always feel like I'm entering the twilight zone when I have gone to HG, cause it seems there are always peculiar diners w strange stories sitting in the booths chatting loudly. I ended up getting 4 huge pieces of french toast, covered them with syrup and loved every minute of it!!!! My bf enjoyed his pancakes and grilled cheese w bacon and left his hash browns to the wayside. There is something to be said about crappy greasy spoon joints and random junk food cravings!! We left satisfied. Thank you Hollywood Grill. read more

I, unlike most, have only been here sober. And since I remember it all, I can tell you that this place is not half bad. Today, I went for lunch. I felt like breakfast food, but by the time I got there I had a hankering for mozz sticks and a burger. So I got my mozzarella sticks and surprisingly, the marinara sauce that comes with them is very tasty. Otherwise, just your normal stix. I also got a patty melt with fries and soup. The cream of chicken soup was just as yummy as it should be. The patty melt was nothing special, but still good. The b/f got french toast, which half of was burnt. So he sent them back and then got undercooked toasts....of course that would happen. He had some of my soup and stix, so I don't think he was too unhappy. But burnt or undercooked french toast are both gross. The service was good, but I did find it a little inappropriate that some lady, possibly a manager? was talking to other servers about how they have to make sure the tables are clean because 2 people walked out last week. Um, that is something that you should not be talking about in front of customers. And I should mention that under our booth was not clean when we were seated, there were dirty napkins and straw wrappers on the floor. I'm hoping they'll up the cleanliness, and have business convos in back, not in front of customers and then I'll feel more comfortable about coming back. read more

Not my favorite. I had a grilled cheese sandwich "deluxe," which comes with fries and a cup of soup. I ordered the cream of broccoli: it was okay, a little watery and came with green peppers which I did not particularly enjoy. Grilled cheese was good, no complaints-- crispy bread, melted cheese. I was a little surprised that the bread had a sesame crust, but it didn't bother me. The fries were cold and definitely had been sitting out. Husband had the blueberry pancakes. He said the blueberries did not taste fresh or good at all, and the pancakes were just okay. At least the service was good? read more

Won't b going back Poor service / non attentive Food was mediocre Expensive for what you received Take a pass read more

Ease up guys, it's a diner. If you're looking for gourmet food and 4-star service, go to Trotter's. If you're looking for a greasy grilled cheese and crisp crinkle fires, decent shakes, and a waitress who'll call you "sweetie," go to Hollywood. Trust me, I'm from New Jersey (the land of diners). read more

Went here on a Sunday morning to grab a standard American breakfast, and this place delivered. Got the steak skillet for 10 dollars - it was a decent price and the quality was above average. Our server was nice and the service was quick. Overall, the quirkiness (as the name suggests, its an old school 50s hollywood setting) and quickness of this place will have me back again. If you can find a spot in there garage (on Ashland just past the restaurant itself) it's a little easier than parking on Ashland or North. read more

I came here as a child. Actually I lived down the street and this was always the place we came to. It's sad to see it like this. The food is horrible, the service stinks and it's over priced. The only reason I came here still was because my Grandpa is very old school and it reminds him of him taking me here as a little girl. Sadly, I had to break it to him that this place is not the same place we went to when I was young and I was tired of having a stomach ache every time we ate here. read more

I like Hollywood Grill. I work nights and this place is 24 hours, although on my schedule I spend my "dinner" listening to all the drunk people that pack this place Thursday-Saturday nights. I like sitting up front rather than in the larger back room of the restaurant, it's quieter. They have 2 parking lots! I love free parking! The servers are pretty good, they seem kind of over it and tired of people- which I totally get because I'd be annoyed with a largely drunk crowd and lines at that hour too. I always try to be extra polite and tip well, their jobs can't be easy. The food is good. The menu is big and you can get breakfast at all hours. I like their Patty Melt- and they don't skimp on sides of nacho cheese for the fries. The Chicken and rice soup is great. The eggs Benedict are good, though not my favorite in wicker park. The burger with cheddar and BBQ sauce is good too. They have a pie case if you're craving dessert. read more

This has been my goto for Breakfast for the past few years. Never disappointed with the quality of the food and service.

This is one of those places that might as well be open only after midnight. Nothing spectacular, but it's open late, and greasy. It's hard to find a seat sometimes, but the wait isn't usually too bad. I made the mistake of going once during the day. Definitely need the beer goggle taste buds to enjoy the food here. Ok, it's not THAT bad, but I just feel like there are better places to enjoy food during the day. But at 4am, sure, this is a good goto spot. read more

Even with a few drinks in me, I was not prepared to abide my rowdy fellow customers. The combat-geared security guard provided a just-right martial-law vibe that set the scene for the near-fight that erupted. Food was barely adequate, but service was good. I'll have to pass this one up next time I'm looking for a late-night diner fix. read more

Ew. Don't go unless you're starved! although, have to say the service was pretty good. read more

I visited the Hollywood Grill with my fella to partake in their Friday Fish Fry, a tradition I remember enjoying with my Italian Catholic family when I would visit them in upstate NY. Dinner was good, and well-priced: battered and fried tilapia, fries, hush puppies, two slices of toast, and a (non-alcoholic) drink included! The fish wasn't very greasy, which was awesome! It also wasn't the Cliff House, but I didn't expect it to be. The fries were generously salted, much to my delight. We ate around 730-8pm, and the place was basically empty, with the exception of one lively table behind us. I think it would be fun to check it out again, maybe for a busy breakfast or hoppin' late-night. All-in-all, I enjoyed it, more because it was easy to relax and enjoy a night out with my fella, without him feeling pressured to dress up and eat things he's never heard of. A win/win, for us. read more

Upon asking my son what he wanted for dinner, he declares "PANCAKES"! Ha, fine pancakes it is...after a long day at work the appeal of cooking, even pancakes, wasn't on my radar. Sooo, we trekked over to the Hollywood Grill for a bit of brekkie for dinner. It had been yrs since going to the HG and I'm positive it was never before Midnight, prob closer to 2 or 3a. Now w a four yr old in tow we're there at a time when we could qualify for the senior citizen discount, 5ish. The place was exactly as I remembered...ok, not so much. The flashing lights outside were no so, umm, glaringly flashing as I'd remembered. The inside not filled w the copious amounts of loud, obnoxious drunks (textbook) and again, the interior not as bright as I might recall. Service: happy, obliging and sweet as the pie as the HG serves up. Are we srs at the HG?? Anyway, the Mickey Mouse pancakes were a hit. As were my B&G's w a side of scrambled. Will be back: less than 1 month [ ] b/t 1 - 6 mo [X] 6 months plus [ ] read more

Though much of the other food is good. But avoid the Fettucine Alfredo, Below Average. read more

I love greasy diners more than I love a lot of things. And this place is no exception. My friends had sandwiches and I went with eggs benedict because...diner hollendaise sauce is the thickest, fattiest stuff ever, and I was pretty drunk and it sounded like a good idea to me. Service is pretty quick. Food is pretty good. Prices are pretty reasonable. read more

Middle of the road review - it is a greasy spoon restaurant. As such, it has the requisite greasy spoon tendencies - average service, makes you not sure if you actually are sitting in the restaurant, sarcastic but mainly friendly wait-staff, a massive tub of butter sitting behind the counter (which almost made me sick when I realized what it was, and I wished I hadn't looked in that direction). The omelette I had was good, and the salad/sandwich my friend had was decent. They have a menu the size of a small novel, so chances are you'll find something you'll eat. However, for a greasy spoon, I paid a little more than I thought was necessary. It's a little pricey. You should be able to get a meal and a drink for under $10. Not the case here. A little disappointed, was I. read more

If I could give two separate reviews, here's what I'd say. Review #1: 4am on the weekend, famished after a long night of partying. This place is amazing. THAT WAS THE BEST BACON I HAVE EVER HAD. Why is this so cheap? Someone tell the annoying blonde in the corner to shut up already. Revew #2: 11am on the weekend, just went to the gym, getting brunch with a cute guy. Ummmmm...how about Milk & Honey instead? Maybe Toast? This place smells greasy. read more

There is usually parking and the food isn't terrible. As people mention, its a kind of dive-y, kind of bland, somewhat classic american diner. I used to go there for a monte cristo quite often, which was tasty. Nothing else off the lunch/dinner menu has pleased me. There is usually parking. There isn't usually much of a wait. The food isn't bad. ITs simple, but nothing to go out of the way for. read more

I purposely did the rest of the process for yelp because of this place. I avoided this place for sometime..and now I am happy to say I was not missing anything. I seriously have not had worst food in the city let alone a restaurant. I got a hamburger..how hard could that be? My friend got all fried food..pretty straight forward. The one star is for the fact it was raining and it was an indoor establishment. Hamburger-not even sure it was beef Fried Plate-positive it had been sitting under the heating lamp for hours If you are hungry after 12:30 am do yourself a favor and go home and order in..or shit get to Flash Taco read more

This was the worst experience I've had at a 24hr diner. The place is super commercial and totally sold out. There are drunk people everywhere, which is being in this location so close to Damen but it was just gross. Everything was over priced and the quality was poor. I got a handful of squaggley onion rings thrown on my table and the worst blueberry pie I've ever witnessed-it was literally flavorless gelatin jelly in a broken piece of freezer-burned pie crust. It was the absolute worst. I will Never go here again. read more

Hollywood grill is one of my favorite drunk night eateries. The downside is it is everyone else's too. There is generally a wait and its usually crazy packed in the late hours of the night (its 24 hrs) but u get a lot for your money. The service is kinda whack, but if you're wasted at 2 am you prob wouldn't notice too much anyways....so get drunk and go, its well worth it! O and now they are serving wine and beer is you aren't drunk enough when you get there! read more

Since me and the girls, Treesha, Trishuh, and Tyriicee run our native city's fashion shows based on our blog (www.iwillkillanyoneforfashion.com), we're usually up late and starving from not eating for days to fit into our glam ensemble, so we come here to stuff our faces with the 24hr restaurant being convenient. The place is over priced and has a depressing feel to the staff- minus that one gentlemen with glasses and tattoos.. he's a pleasure, we love seeing him. Otherwise, everything is WAY overpriced. The food isn't bad at all, but they charge the same prices as you would see when you're at a cubs game. Which P.S... on a different note.. I'm SO glad they won the World Series.. as a native (3 years and counting).. I couldn't be more happier for US! Recommendations: grilled cheese, club wrap, soup. read more

This is a really solid little joint. But then, I love Diner food anyway and never get tired of BLTs. And they serve beer! A hop, skip and a jump from the Hideout - great for a late night snack. And they have beers! read more

Came here for some awesome greasy hangover food since it's so close to my house. We sat at the bar which was a cool experience, except for the waitress rolling her silverware in front of me, literally, the whole time. I get ya gotta do your side work, but take it elsewhere lady. I ordered a tex mix chicken panini which had cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and chicken. It was decent. Huge portion. The side salad it came with was all iceberg with a few other vegetables. It did not look or taste very good. The fresh fruit was good but grapes were uber sour. Coleslaw was good. My bf ordered some kind of skillet with ham, bacon, and sausage. He said it was just ok. The pancakes looked so so good. We both immediately regretted not getting them. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

I don't even know why I keep going back to this place. The service is always terrible and the food is not very good. I guess every time I come, I'm hoping for a different outcome. Its always so busy in there so there must be something in their food that keeps people coming back. Whatever it is; its not worth coming here. I came to this place on a Saturday night after leaving the bars and also during the week for dinner and both times this place has been a disappointment. I am never coming back. I have given them more than enough chances to impress me but FAIL!!! read more

I'm a bit concerned that this place only has an average of three stars. As Chicago diners go, i'd say this is one of the top ones in the city. Reading through the reviews, it seems it is sort of a love it or hate it situation. I guess I'd fall in line with the "love it" side. That being said, I've never had "real" food here. If you are going to a diner and ordering their steak dinner or their pasta dishes and then complaining that you are disappointed, you may need a bit of a reality check. Order delicious waffles with tons of butter. Order skillets with yummy potatoes. Order a turkey club with crisp french fries. Order sides of bacon and sausage. Order syrupy french toast. Man, this is putting me in the mood for some brenner. read more

By far my favorite place to go get a late night meal. Drunk or not, their breakfast food is delicious! My personal faves? Their spinach and feta omelette. BEST EVER! They're SLIGHTLY pricey, but then again most diners these days are. Definitely worth it. I could sit here all day and talk about everything I love about this place. So I'll just shut up. I look forward to going there again really soon. YUMMMM! read more

Hollywood is a little too expensive for diner fare. My first time there, I ordered a glass of juice with my breakfast. I got small because I can never drink a lot of juice. Bad idea. It was basically a shot glass. I'm sure most will agree that for two bucks, I should at least get 8 oz. The food was decent, though. Not to mention the decor is fantastic. The hipster trash was at a minimum. read more

why is this place so disgusting? not only were my lukewarm hash browns swimming in yellow grease, i found two unmistakably wiry pubes in them. the oatmeal is so gross. it is a milky, mushy.. and most things here are overpriced for what you get. have been here several times and my experiences have been pretty consistent +1 star for 24hrs and the service isn't too bad. but you would have to pay me to eat here again :x read more

Hungover? This place is your answer. I lived down the street from here for two years and had never thought to go in! Great breakfast, typical choice of eggs/pancakes/skillets/breakfast meat, but with terrific service and a bonus parking lot (for those lucky enough to find a space in here!) Amazing and friendly service with an egg-ceptionally clean environment (see what I did there?) I chose to sit at the counter for even faster service... Can't wait to come back here! read more

The food was good. It was worth the wait. The waitress was a little too busy to interact with us. read more

Hollywood Grill - The food is good. It was a long wait time for our food. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow, this diner is a gem! Highly recommend! Great vibe, and even better music! Coming in, I had low expectations, but man oh man did it prove me wrong! Fantastic food and I can't say enough about how these pancake might be the best pancakes I've ever eaten at a restaurant! Also the place is very clean. It's more than just a food joint, but it's the full experience. Really, I think the world should really know how great this place it! read more

I've been here super drunk and super sober. The julienne salad is delicious and huge, I can never finish it...and I'm a chub rock, so that says alot. I think I had some egg meal thing when I was drunk, and for the taste buds I had at the time it wasn't bad at all. Just a normal diner, I don't know why people think this is a 5 star restaurant. The waitresses are friendly and funny, and I've never had to give the food back because they didn't make it right. It's fast, cheap, and yummy. read more

A ridiculously awesome crack of dawn crew can be found here. All smiles even at 5:30 in the morning when we walked in. It doesn't get much better than that! Food was served quickly and they kept the coffee coming! Try their delicious Denver omelette! It's a must! read more

My go to hangover spot for breakfast in the afternoon. Huge menu options and casual vibe.

Ok, Hollywood Grill... I mean this in the most affectionate way possible... But you are the awesomest when I'm drunk. When I'm staggering around Wicker Park with my friends, and I want a plate of fried foods, you are my go to place. I like to order, what I call, The Food Coma Platter. It's basically a giant plate of fried foods (mostly cheese). Jalapeno Poppers, fries, mozzarella sticks, holy shit, it is so good. I mean, it's nothing fancy, but it doesn't need to be fancy to hit the spot. read more

HG has seen better days, and if it weren't for alcohol filled nights and really sweet location, location, location...well...for me there are better places to get food to silence the early morning/late night demons. So glad they added parking next door, but street parking isn't much an issue. They still do a mean club sandwich and fries do sing in harmony, eggs anyway you like it, pancakes, etc are all passable, but with some of their late night clientele full of not ready for prime-time partying rookies ...not worth the effort. Also stay away from the mexican dishes...you have been warned. read more

Excellent service, cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Good food. Like that it is opened late. Clean and bathroom is well kept. read more