Clearly a classic pit stop on the road from drunk to home. I ordered my favorite "24 hour diner food," french toast. It was hot, seemed relatively fresh but ya know, nothing special. But in thinking about it, that is not what this place is about. Hollywood Grill is not going holding out for that 5th star in Zagats. It is simply late night diner, a fact they own well. read more

Coming from Jersey, I always have my eyes out for a good diner and this place really does a pretty good job of it. It's really hard to find good diners in these parts. Everything that I've had or that my friends have had has been good. The coffee is good and the refill it often. I always get breakfast foods because that's what I do at diners. And the eggs and bacon have never been disappointing. And the thing that makes me give it four stars is the biscuits and gravy. They are really good. Sometimes my friends will get sandwiches and they have been good too. As for a lot of the complaints I've read, I think you gotta keep in mind where you are when you are ordering. Just because there is a steak diner on the menu, doesn't mean that's what you should order. Order classic diner food - eggs, waffles, pancakes, club sandwiches, fries - and you won't be disappointed. read more

I remembered (from what I can) it being so much better..... Then I came here sober.... oops. lolz. I enjoy this place from 3-5am on my way home. Any other time, I would never consider it again. Good 24hr drunk food though. If you are sober, head to Cornerstone. That will be all for this review. read more

Hollywood Grill - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Right in the middle just about does it. This place hits the spot as your late night hash hall for soaking up those seven glasses of Left Hand Milk Stout and four shots of Jameson before you pass out. Nice diner feel that seems like a magnet for drunken conversation especially after the 9pm hour. The food isn't amazing but better than most diner fare and the personnel were very nice. You know, next time you're in that cab home trying to fight off the spins just ask him to stop here. This is preventative hangover medicine. read more

This is a perfect hangover restaurant, but give me more potatoes in my skillet then onions! I needed those greasy potatoes to suck up all the mojito's from the night before, but got bad breath instead... When its busy, try to sit at the counter for faster service, but avoid people that are still stumbling a bit. read more

I've been there only once, and our waitress was such a sweetheart. She was your typical plump Southern diner server who said "hun" at the end of every sentence. The road signs plastered all over the place are quirky and entertaining, as well as the vintage Hollywood photos on the wall. The food wasn't all that great. I think I had a cheeseburger. Typical diner food. If you're drunk, I'd recommend you pick this place over Clarke's or Pick Me Up Cafe. read more

Not impressive. I'm someone that likes a good burger at a diner with grease in the air and on the plate. This place didn't do it for me. The food was a little less than good and it didn't have the diner ambiance I hoped for. The decor wanted to be a fifties style golden age of Hollywood diner but it didn't have that feel. There was a huge hair on the plate and though the server got us a new entree I still can't get the image of pulling the long black hair from between the meat and the lettuce. Ugh. The service had a lot to be desired, it was slow and left a few things off. We did get a new plate after complaining of the hair though. read more

YES I think this place is overrated YES I think this place is way too crowded after the club YES I think the food is mediocre YES YOU WILL FIND ME HERE ON ANY GIVEN DAY OR NIGHT! So I guess I have this love hate relationship with Hollywood. I think the food is consistently average (which is good??) and the service is consistently bad. For some odd reason I always end up here. But what the hell! I refuse to take a diner so serious! I mean it's not like we're talking about some 5 star establishment. So, in conclusion.... See you Saturday at 3 in the morning! Oh and by the way I will say that this is one of the few establishments with turkey sausage patties! Maybe I should've given an extra star for that... read more

Parking/Hours/Convenience/Service: 5 stars Food quality: 2 stars Service: 4 stars Stick to the simple breakfast dishes. On a prior visit here I had the meatloaf. What else would you order in a place like this? They should have great meatloaf but I found to be overly salty, almost to the point of being non edible. And it didn't look like like a slice of meatloaf - it looked like some hamburger meat shaped into a meatloaf. Service is always pleasant and attentive. read more

They really should rename this place as "Sober Up Stop" - Seriously! I have never ventured into this establishment without being too drunk to drive. But when I leave....I am usually good to go! This place can get really really crowded the closer to 4am you get, but you can get a seat no problem between 1:30am and 3am. I usually get a burger or grilled cheese....or breakfast because this is a diner....if you can see straight you would know it is a tacky 24 hour diner with waitresses I swear are named "Flo". It's colorful and loud and everything you want to ...ahem...sober up! The only draw back is the lack of parking.... read more

I recently found myself coming back here with a friend, after both said friend and I, the last time we were there, swore to never eat there ever again. Sometimes you just want some greasy breakfast food, and Hollywood Grill's got it. Clearly not the best breakfast in town, but also not the worst. They actually have decent skillets and omelets, and serve Greek toast, which I love. I would, however, not come here for dinner. That is what made me never want to come back. I should have known. Maybe I'd have a burger, but that would be about as far as I'd recommend venturing into the dinner menu. The chicken fingers I had were just not good, and I'm not really sure how you can mess that up. Anyway, stick to the typical diner breakfast options, and this place isn't half bad. Bonus points for being 24 hours, in a city that is majorly, MAJORLY lacking in all night restaurants. Not to mention, there's nothing better than breakfast in the middle of the night... read more

For the last several days I've been dying for a BLT and some crinkle-cut fries. I haven't been able to get them out of my head. I couldn't think of any place at all of the top of my head that had both. Finally, I was struck by a moment of pure clarity and what came to me was Hollywood! I think it must not have occurred to me because every time I've been there it's been like 2:00am/3:00am and I'm drunk so aside from the delicious patty melt I always order I couldn't remember much anything else about the place. Oh, except for the delicious chicken noodle soup. Thank goodness it popped in my head! That BLT was fantastic! The crinkle-cut fries were perfect and the chicken noodle soup was so wonderfully warming on this cold winter day. Whether it's middle of the night or middle of the afternoon, Hollywood sets things right for me! read more

Hollywood Grill - Mmm... BLT! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A good place to eat up north. I usually order the Chicken Club with soup. Never dissppointed. Soups are good as well. If you are looking for a place that is open 24hrs stop here. Service is good and free private parking. read more

Petite waitress with face/chin piercing had a crappy attitude. Feel sorry for the patrons who are in her care. Everyone else was really nice though. Not sure why she still works there. Mozarella cheese sticks were quite good. Veggie omelette, hash browns, pancakes, were all good. It's your standard diner fare - greasy spoon. No frills place. I've been a patron for years with family and friends. Will probably not return because of the poor hospitality - yes- one bad waitress makes a big difference/ changes the feel to a place and this waitress has been there for at more than a year, unfortunately. read more

Hollywood Grill - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Instantly a favorite. Being (somewhat) from Jersey, we tend to really miss going to diners. I think Hollywood Grill is probably the closest we've had to a Jersey diner experience in Chicago. Open 24 hours, even! I had some fantastic crepes and a cup of tea (with French vanilla creamer, ooh la la) and Mister had a grilled cheese sandwich and fried mushrooms and a milkshake. All were tasty, though I'd probably give the mushrooms a skip next time. Word to the wise: We went in at like 10 o'clock on a Saturday, and we pretty much had our pick of booths. By 10:30ish there were people waiting in line for tables. Looks like this is a hot spot for late-night weekend dining, so plan accordingly. read more

Three things I know about the Hollywood Grill. 1. Its always open 2. I know I can park there for free 3. Its fabulous for people watching The food - I've never had a bad meal here. Except felt you skimped on the feta cheese in my omelet last week. I've been there early in the morning, early, early in the morning and late in the morning. Always friendly waitstaff, food comes out hot and fast and we leave full. I was back in the old neighborhood last weekend and decided to stop by and see if things had changed. Nope. All good in the 'hood. read more

Sticks with the eggs (especially the skillets), stay away from the burgers and sandwiches (all frozen meat). This place is super cheap and gets packed on weekend late nights . Hangover preventer indeed. read more

Good late night spot. It's a little pricey here but overall I like this place. Food is what you would expect at a diner

One look at the waitresses here tells you they don't exactly have easy lives... Still, they make the effort to call you pet names and aren't extremely rude. The food is typical diner fare- can't miss with a classic breakfast (the 2222 is a good one) but it's really hit or miss with the salads or specials. Also try the chicken fingers- excellent. HG is one of the best places to observe people in Wicker Park- you'll see plenty of young people on Thursday thru Saturday nights, and the hangover crowd in line with families fresh from church on Sunday mornings. Good place to go, but take some good company. You'll probably have to be patient- even when the place is nearly empty it is hard to get your coffee cup refilled. read more

If it's 10 PM or later and I want to choose from a variety of dishes with unlimited coffee to drink, I go to Hollywood Grill. Open 24 hours, they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner at all hours. The staff has always been nice and helpful to me and my chums, they all hang out at the counter so just call your waitress over, haha. I've only made one mistake at Hollywood Grill: I ordered a salad. However, looking around the diner's trite '50s motif I wondered why the hell I would order anything that doesn't come off the grill at this place. Order the basics, breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, and you'll be fine. Don't take yourself too seriously and you just may enjoy it. read more

Ok, it's 24 hours, check. It's not Denny's, Check. Breakfast food, Check! I've been here a couple of times and really like it! It's my kind of dinner, not fancy, not arrogant. Just down to earth, friendly waitresses and fast service! Not only that but they keep a stockpile of 3 different creamers on each table! I get sick of going to other places and waiting for the waitress to bring you two more creamers... So that's a big deal for me! The breakfast food is good, the burgers are OK, but the fact that this place is 24 hours and has its own parking garage is Awesome! read more

My boyfriend and I have been watching the third season of Mad Men over the last week or two, so I've got all things vintage and retro floating in my head. It struck me two nights ago that it was about time we hit up Hollywood Grill for some old timey diner fun. We set up a double date with another couple and met up the following night. Hollywood Grill is your standard diner with all the self-conscious, retro charm you'd want: old record covers on the walls, a painting of Clark Gable, dizziness-inducing purple lights. It's open 24 hours and thank God, since the last time I was there a couple years ago was at 2am, crying into a banana split over some jerky boyfriend while my best friend and the server comforted me. Note: there is free parking for restaurant patrons in the back. We had a great time. We got there at 10 and found a seat easily and, as it turned out, in the nick of time. By 11, the place was packed with Friday night sojourners. Among the 4 of us, we consumed the following: grilled cheese sandwiches (the deluxe size, just a dollar more than the regular, also gets you a little cup of soup, fries, and sliced pickle--such a deal!), fries, milkshakes, carrot cake, an open face tilapia sandwich, a turkey sandwich, and other things I'm now forgetting. The bill was just $39 before tax! Our server was a doll, called us "sweetheart" whenever she stopped by to ask someone if they wanted their water refilled, and was attentive and friendly. By midnight, the volume in the packed diner was crazy loud. Luckily we were sleepy and full of cheese and ice cream, so we headed out into the col weather. A perfectly satisfying night. read more

First time here and the food and atmosphere are great but the staff is what really makes it. Super friendly!

Came here on a wens-day night around 10 pm such horrible service my order was wrong and the server said well I'll see if they can fix like bro even the old mad at the counter I think he's the night manager or owner got mad cause I didn't want to take my left overs like tf is it to them my overall experience wasn't to great and I don't recommend it what so Ever. read more

Very good place for traditional breakfast or brunch. Eggs always poached perfectly, waitresses are awesome and when you keep in mind it's just a diner it serves the purpose well and beyond. I wouldn't probably eat soups here or cakes or dinner tho as they look like processed pre prepared food to me. The menu is super extensive too what raises the question how fresh everything is. However I always stick with skillets, egg be edicts or other breakfast items that have to be prepared right before serving hence this place is a good choice for me. read more

Great place if you're a bit tipsy (or very drunk), not such a great place if all your senses are functioning optimally. It's open 24 hours and can be packed from 2-4am on weekends. The menu offers a wide range of low quality food that will help sober you up but will also give you a tummy ache later. read more

Greasy diner food - check! Friendly staff at 3am - check! Primo people watching ( and by that I mean all the pimps and prostitutes that are bound to start shit) - check! What else can you ask for when you are half in the bag and cheap tricks/food will do read more

This is a sad review because when I first starting eating at hollywood grill it was really good. The last time I ate there was this past july and it was downright awful. I ordered chilequiles and the chips tasted stale and the eggs weren't much better. But if you are drunk on any given night where else are you gonna eat? It's 24 hours what do you expect. But no seriously it used to taste a whole lot better. read more

Yay breakfast! Yay 24 hours! Yay music from the 50's and jukebox diner feel! Yay great service with a smiling waitress! I got a breakfast combination with an egg, hashbrowns and a small stack of the multigrain pancakes. I could NOT stop eating the pancakes, so come here with that in mind. It is almost impossible. They are moist, thick and a "healthier" choice than the regular flapjacks... although that is cancelled out with a slathering of butter and syrup. I think my next visit will be a late night one, to check out the giddy drunken crowds. I really can't express how old school diners make me feel though. It's just that cozy feeling. Great parking too! read more

Granted I love diners, this is one of my favorites. Pretty much what you expect, but with a good attitude. I take forever to decide what I want, but my waitress gave suggestions and end up helping me get just what I wanted. Oh, and the soup, chicken with rice... Very good! And, surprisingly very good coleslaw. (always surprised when someone has good coleslaw) read more

Dinner of Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry, Garlic Bread & Cream of Mushroom Soup & Coffee hits the spot. Skip the sauce normally used and just go with the Kikkoman Soy Sauce that you put on it to your taste. read more

A convenient 24/7 diner serves an important purpose...for the late night crowd. Plenty of food to absorb the evening's drinks and a friendly patient staff. This is not a category of restaurant that gets much appreciation during the day, but late night.... it is King ! Packed with people who have had too much to drink and don't want the evening to end. read more

Drunk and Hungry in Wicker Park at 5 in the morning?? This is your place. It's a Diner. Open 24 hours. Diner-quality food and service. No complaints, but nothing special. Also, I don't think I've been here during the light of day. Might play a role in my review. read more

If you like your food with a side of racism, come here... my friends and i were harassed by folks in line while we were seated at our table waiting for our food. despite being regulars here up til this point, the owner kicked US out. funny how i was called a foreigner when the hospital i was born at is a mere 20 blocks south of this disgusting establishment. oh yeah, the food sucks too. go to clarke's or elly's for better late night eats. read more

I especially like the atmosphere. The place is decorated with tons of "Hollywood" type pictures. The food is good and they do the usual sort of diner food. The service is what I really like, good people. I had the breaded steak entree and it was very good. I also had biscuits and gravy and they were better than average. read more

This is exactly what you think it is and it's fantastic. A classic Wicker Park spot I've been going to for years. The Reuben is fantastic.

Nice diner in Wicker Park. Good service, and fair prices. I had the fried chicken salad, which was awesome, romaine lettuce, pita bread and lightly breaded fried chicken. The people sitting next to me had some tasty looking omelettes . I might have to come back here next time I am in Chicago. They are open 24 hours so I am sure this is a hotspot after the bars close. read more

Homemade soups and 24hr breakfast, served fast... Eggs are always right on the money, fries hot & crispy, etc... try the house club w turkey and bacon if you want a sandwich read more

There's really nothing wrong with Hollywood Grill, but there's not much right either. If I want French Toast at 3 in the morning, I'll head up here. If I want good service and good food any other time of the day, I'll head elsewhere. read more

Went once years ago on our first date, literally on the recommendation of a cabbie, then couldn't remember the name of the place! We recently rediscovered it, and to our delight, we still love it. The mashed potatoes are real mashed potatoes, the biscuits are soft, and the sausage gravy is excellent. My husband, a Southerner, declared their chicken fried steak the best he's had since he moved up here in '98. The wait staff is always pleasant, and with the free parking, it's a great spot anytime. read more