Old school, in the best way. Straightforward fare, but it's the details that make this place a classic. The service is genuine--the staff has worked there for years. The decor is cheesy, but real. These types of diners are becoming harder to find. Recommended. read more

I come here at least once a month if not more for breakfast after the kids swimming classes on Sundays and the service is always great. Our kids love their French toast and I love the Tex Mex skillet. We love Irma and we are always willing to wait until a table of hers clears up. She's very attentive and our whole family loves her! Also- they have a decent sized parking lot so kudos to that!!! read more

Poor customer service So i dined at 2:15pm on a weds by myself, i walked in sat at a booth and i waited over 20mins so they can bring me water and my drink 15 more mins to even order my food...i looked around there were only 5 tables busy including mine and they had 3 waitresses... The food was good decent but just the wait was bad...got out if there at 4pm read more

Been by this place all the time and I've heard lots of "interesting" things about it. Lol. Was looking for Sunday brunch and got the Waffle Special. Waffle was covered in strawberries and whipped cream. Delicious. Staff was attentive. Corned beef hash was kinda salty and $5.50 on the side. Sat at the counter. Will come again. read more

Hollywood Grill - Waffle Special - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great pancakes! Open 24 hours this is your typical diner. Nothing fancy, but enough options to entertain your group.

The consensus of an after hour diner is true, can not argue every other yelper's review. That is what makes Hollywood Grill so magical! I have been a frequent for almost 10 years. I have had great lunches during the mid-afternoon as well as late night munchies with my fellow old DePaul alums at 3am. Case and point the service is fabulous. I am particular about coffee and my cup is never empty and I love Hollywood for that. I am infamous for ordering eggs basted with crispy hashbrowns and the kitchen never fails. Check out the blue plate specials during the week, they are killer. You can dine on Short Ribs, Stuff Peppers, Ocean Perch, Veal Culet, Fettuccine Alfredo, Liver & Onions...do I dare go on? Oh and of course Free Parking...thank goodness!!!! read more

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Stopped by here for the first time for my fourth meal. I lived in the area and passed this location for the past couple of years but have never ventured to this location for the diner experience. The menu is like a typical diner and the food is pretty good. My friend was raving about the chicken noodle soup so I got a cup. For $3 it is pretty expensive for a small cup but it was hardy enough with a good amount of noodles and chicken. I also got a quesadilla and it was halfway decent. The waitstaff here is a veteran group and they know how to handle the type of patrons that roll in in the wee hours of the morning. To be honest they are simply not going to put up with any of your garbage. If you are not orderly and timely they will come back when they think you are ready. During my visit a girl was beyond intoxicated and nearly walked out without paying. But the manager at the time was right at the door to let her know she was not getting a free meal. Overall, Hollywood grill is pretty good and I would rather eat here then some of the other Mexican restaurant options at this hour. read more

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I don't understand how an order of 2 eggs and 4 strips of bacon with no sides costs $12.00 here, but if you go to Ronny's BBQ in the middle of downtown you get this for $9.99... read more

Hollywood Grill - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love diners and I wasn't let down here. Great food, environment and service! Do yourself a favor and stop in.

I very interesting place. A friend of mine really wanted to go here after a night of drinking, so I agreed. When we arrived we parked into a very shady parking lot with people just hanging out around the cars which made me nervous. Then on my walk in a lady flashed me her crotch... that was only the beginning. I was afraid the use the bathroom after multiple women went there with dresses so short their crotches were literally hanging out... no joke... and there were boobs everywhere. I felt like I was in an underground prostitution ring! The food was mediocre... I can't complain considering it is late night food. But the restaurant was not that clean... my new Coach leather purse got a grease stain after I set it on the table... prior to us even ordering! We went in a fairly large group and asked for 4 separate checks based on the number of people needing to use credit cards... our cash was spent at bars... the waitress said they could not do separate checks but would be able to separate it upon check out. When we got to the register, the man was very rude and told us that he could not do that and the waitress was wrong. I had to argue with him to get him to so 2 credit cards...while trying to explain to him it was not physically possible to pay cash. Very annoying... get your policies right! read more

Great Bahamas pancake. Filled with fresh fruit topped with whipped cream and nuts Also Mexican breakfast yummy. I live in Detroit and end every trip to Chicago here read more

Above average diner food. No "hung-over Sunday" is complete without a trip to Hollywood! read more

Hollywood Grill - Texmex skillet - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been coming to this restaurant as a child when it was the Huddle House. Unfortunately, the service is less than adequate these days. The food is okay. My husband enjoyed his country fried steak. I would have enjoyed my food had I received my toast in a timely manner. By the time we received our toast, my husband was almost done with his food and mine was untouched and cold. I sent it back and chose to forego my meal because, after asking three times for something, and not getting it, you kind of give up. The first waitress we had was clearly overwhelmed. She claimed it was a busy Saturday but one: she said she forgot our toast. Two: when we reminded her a second time, she said she would go get it. On the third time, she claimed it was in the toaster. This is ten minutes after getting our food, my food was cold by this time. But let me just say: Irma is wonderful. She is the second waitress who came to our aid. She brought us toast, offered to remedy the situation, apologized profusely, and told us to ask for her next time if it meant we would be back. The only reason we will be back, is for Irma. Also, we had the best busboy. He was so sweet and kept my coffee full, which was delicious. He also apologized for the lack of toast. So aside from this our first waitress, the staff we dealt with was amazing. Thanks, Irma. read more

YUM OMG love a good diner!! Watch out - they put a TON of butter on top of the grits. Great if you like butter but bad if you want clear arteries. I ate the world - an omelet, grits, a pancake. Coffee was solid. The place is a little grimy/gritty, but it's a diner after all. It's relatively large and you're seated quick. Food also comes very fast. Love that it's open 24/7! read more

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24 hour dinner? Yes please! Anyone coming here expecting anything but comfort standard dinner fare is going to be disappointed but when you're in the mood for that type of food it hits the spot. The portions are huge, especially the kid sizes! read more

Racist elderly waitress. I went here to eat with my family on Halloween yesterday, the waitress was wearing a red devil ear headband. The waitress, older/ elderly white woman made racist comments to my family. She asked if we were related to one of the line cooks and we said no and then proceeded to ask us if we were Mexican. She then said that all Mexicans look the same and figured we were related to the cook. I'm not sure if she said this comment without noticing how it could be offensive. However, her comments are not excusable. read more

Come for the late night hours, stay for the massive portions. I luckily live super close to this prime Chicago establishment. I go here all the time after late nights out, and it is the perfect atmosphere because there is usually no crowd and the coffee is cheap. Food is okay, but you get what you pay for. I'm from the south and this replaces my deep love for Waffle House!!! read more

Cooks made a excellent steak, ask for Christina she's amazing. Can't wait to come back again with the gang so we can eat and chill again.

Onion rings are really good. They also have really good soup all the time. I like to get a BLT with onion rings and mashed potatoes and gravy (weird I know) but when you're drunk it's perfect. read more

Hollywood Grill is one of the first places that comes to mind if I'm hungry and in Wicker Park. They have been there forever and are open 24 hours a day and have Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. A great Diner with great customer service and food. A easy solution if your hungry and in the area. read more

Hollywood Grill - Chicken Tender Lunch was amazing. Hollywood Grill is 24/7 great Diner - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My burger tasted bad must have been frozen,cheese fries were gross too,must have been canned cheese

No frills dinner with tons of options that are fairly priced and big servings. Service is always friendly. Usually a busy spot but never a wait for a table. Small space though so a little congested at times. Food quality and flavor is nothing fancy or ground breaking. read more

Lovely old Chicago service and ambiance. Sassy and chatty waitresses. The salads were fresh n crisp. And the Steak was cooked to perfection. read more

They have an amazing chicken fried steak and their brown gravy is really tasty ! I was so surprised how good everything was here the service is really friendly really yummy pies we also had a yummy Belgian waffle Totally underrated read more

Decent food, but very overpriced. $20 for oatmeal, 3 strips of bacon and a cup of coffee.

Service was terrible on a weekday night because items were forgotten when my order was taken and kept in memory versus writing it down. Food was okay. Interior was clean. Parking is a plus too, but I will stick to going to other places. read more

I was in there for breakfast. The service was horrible. The food was ok. I was in there for 10 minutes before they brought me a cup of coffee and a menu. Then after 35 minutes. I waved down the host to ask if I could get some service. One of the waitresses was flirting with the Fed Ex guy. The 2nd waitress was eating. The 3rd waitress was talking to the 2nd waitress. The 1st waitress came over (you could tell she didn't want to) and said I didn't think you wanted to eat. I didn't know what you were doing. All I heard was that you were here for a meeting. (Isn't that's why you go to a restaurant) I told her why didn't you ask me if I was eating or not instead of ignoring me for 30 minutes. She took my order and then went back to flirting with the Fed Ex guy. After 10 minutes she brought my food. She never came back to my table. The host gave me the receipt. I gave her the money to pay and she said do you want change. I said no that is ok. I left a $2.00 tip. The waitress didn't deserve a tip and either did the host. I will never go back to this restaurant again. I don't recommend them. read more

The server/manager/all around certified badass named Becki is the best. Hardworking, super personable and polite. Filled my coffee the second my cup got even kind of empty and checked on us a bunch. Give this lady a raise and a vacation. read more

Hollywood. More like DeKalb. Meaning it's kinda typical. No key. Nondescript. Not glitzy, glamorous, edgy, or seedy. Anyways. Assumptions about name connotations aside. This is a 24 hour homey diner that is a welcome stop for the after bar, club, dancing, 3rd shift crowd. I can't speak as to morning or day hours. The service and prices are friendly enough. The soup I had was D List. My dining partners ate their stuff heartily but I suspect were either famished or tipsy or both. read more

Late-night diner grub = recipe for a happy ending. Late-night diner grub + liquor license = happy for those with a better tolerance that are not done drinking. (ahem, not me) And, really...sometimes you just need an omelette at 2am. You just do. *Free parking *24 hours *Friendly *Fast *Fierce eggs *late night in Wicker Park, and it won't attempt to maim you like Flash Taco. read more

Go with the grilled cheese. Processed cheese and white bread is always a safe bet. The chocolate shake was so weak. Where was the flavor? I took a slurp of my friend's strawberry shake--this was surprisingly a better choice. It serves its purpose late at night. Next time it's Diner Grill on Ashland/Irving. It does not get any better than wiener pancakes. read more

I am drunk and you serve me food... you are my best friend. With beer goggles on, this place is a total 5 star place, however, I'm currently sober and only willing to admit to like this place at a 4 star rating for now. Open 24 hours and has a small parking garage for your designated driver to park in. It's your typical greasy spoon with a Hollywood twist... oh, did I say Hollywood twist? I mean no truck drivers and more scantily clad patrons with LOTS of smeared make up. If you can look past the other patrons (or play the fun game of deciding if someone is a hooker or just dresses like one) and the prison tattoos on your server, this place is a gem. I got eggs and toast and being a vegetarian, I had to give my side of meat away to my boyfriend and best friend to split but Jesus did it smell and look good. My boyfriend got the eggs Florentine and it was honestly the best diner dish I have ever had. I never would have expected such a delicious (and vegetarian) meal from here. I was pretty heartbroken when he wouldn't let me split it with him. I still have dreams about it. Our server was really nice, especially when you take into account all the deadbeat and obliterated people she had already waited on for little or no tip. She was very attentive and had great attitude. Give it go... and I don't just mean when you're drunk at 3:00 in the morning... I'm confident this food will look and taste just as good sober. No coyote ugly here. read more

Oh, 3am drunk food. How I love thee!! I found myself at the Hollywood Grill at 3 am after many beers, a few ciders, and something that was some type of whiskey. I'm still not sure what it really was, but it doesn't matter. I was d.r.u.n.k. I don't remember much about the Hollywood Grill. I remember that the drunk people watching was funny, although I'm sure those same people were laughing at me. I remember that I ordered decaf coffee and I NEVER do that! I ordered the monte cristo sandwich with hashbrowns, because at these types of Greek diners I always order the monte cristo and hashbrowns. The sammich was ok, but let's be honest here. The purpose of the 3 am drunk food is not to please your palate. It's to soak up the booze. I left the Hollywood Grill a lot more sober than when I arrived thanks to Mr. Monte Cristo! read more

Nothing is better than a restaurant that is open 24 hours, with friendly service, and amazing drunk food. I mean really, when it's 2am in the morning and McDonalds just isn't going to work skip on over to Hollywood grill and order a giant stack of pancakes to easy the hangover. Oh, and the staff is really great. I'm sure they've seen their fair share of drunks, so, they know how to take care of the considerate ones. So, be considerate so future drunks can enjoy pancakes at 2am. read more

Typical Greek restaurant.* Diner coffee is always good, food decent, breakfast always available. Food is usually better if you have some alcohol in your system or you're hungover. *: For those not from the Chicago area, these types of restaurants are usually owned by Greek people, hence the name. Apparently, transplants get confused when I use this term. Go figure. :) read more

I challenge you to find someone in here post-2am that is NOT at least a little bit drunky... try this game with your party, it is fun! I love 24-hour diners. After some New Year's Day imbibing, our group of four was ready for some serious sustenance. Wine had been consumed in generous abundance and the time for some precious grease had finally arrived. Can you believe after 3 years in Chicago I had yet to try the Hollywood Diner? Um, hello! I'm told it's a bit of an institution. The food is okay-- it comes out fast, it's hot and it's greasy. Dare you ask for more at this time of night, er morning? I had a breakfast wrap filled with eggs, cheese and bacon. It was a bit on the bland side but standard breakfast plates were really good. Oh, and try their English muffins... extra buttery deliciousness! Service is above average as compared to similar establishments and the best part of the 'experience'? The primo people-watching. Girls, what happened to your belts? Oh wait, those are skirts?! I hear their soup is really good though I wouldn't know as my man stole my cup (not once, but twice... drunk soup Nazi!). read more

Was up north and there wasn't many places open at 3 am so decided to check out the place. Food was basic nothing spectacular but the service sucked the waitress barely asked to see if we needed anything and gave us a check without asking us if we needed a to go box or anything else I doubt I would go back read more

Hollywood Grill - Turkey sausage skillet with green pepper mushrooms Monterey Jack cheese and over easy eggs - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It pains me to give you only two stars, Hollywood Grill, since we've been friends for so long. I love your comfy booths, tasty pies and endless coffee - which all fit with the homey, hey-day Americana, greasy spoon interiors. As a night owl frequently in search of good, quality comfort food, I'll admit this is one of my favorite neighborhood diners. Plus, it's reasonably priced, open 24-hours and has free parking. But more important, I've always had solid meals and friendly, attentive service there. I liked it so much, I'd hold meetings there if a team member was treating. That is, until today. Had a story meeting with my exec. producer and was embarrassed by the service by a Latina waitress named Esther who was so busy cackling and talking loudly to other staff, she kind of forgot that she'd JUST asked for our order, before turning her head to yell across the counter. I asked her, "Excuse me, didn't you just ask us a question?" It could've gone better after that. But, no. Esther then proceeded to give us attitude, ROLLING HER EYES and ignoring our table. We had to flag her down, literally, for anything. Zero coffee refills. No hot sauce. No dice. At one point, she barked at my friend, a start-up entrepreneur, to "move that menu back,' pointing at menu on the table with a spare finger, even when there was enough room on the table to set down the plate she was holding. Yes, pure class. The guys didn't care because, as they pointed out, they were never coming back. I just wrote: "NO, bad service," on the line for tips on my receipt. I really liked it up till now. Too bad. Owners, take note: It only takes once before you lose a loyal customer. Others, heed this: If you see a stocky waitress who looks like a drag queen from Juarez approach you at the Grill, run like your hair is on fire. read more

Worst ever. Food is worse than I expected, and I didn't expect much because it was a diner. I really honestly only came here because they have parking and I have three kids. I didn't want to walk with them. I wish I hadn't. First, all of the waitresses were outside smoking I think when I came in....not cute. Then when they sat us, the waitress just stared at us. About 4 minutes into her staring contest she asks "what do you want to drink?".......My 4 year old daughter... yes 4... immediately responds "whaddya got?". to witch she points to the menu hidden behind the condiments, and says "It's on the menu. I'll be back in a few." and walks away like Eeyore. What just happened? Needless to say, ordering our food was a similar experience. Food was awful, and the bill was a little high for the experience. read more

I've been here twice now. Once when I was really out of it- the other time I wasn't. Both times I was repulsed by their food. This has to say something about the place. After a long night out, I'll eat mashed potatoes in tartar sauce (done it) and think it's the best thing in the world. The one time I had Hollywood Grill's chilaquiles and I still can't stop gagging at the thought of it. Yesterday night, I ordered a tuna sandwich and I thought I was gonna die afterwords. A lot of time spent on the pot to pay for one bad decision to get a late night snack there. Don't let their flashing lights persuade you into this establishment. Go somewhere- anywhere else. And yes, a tuna sandwich is considered a "snack" in my book. read more