When we came to Chicago on a summer vacation, we came ready for Deep Dish Pizza, Chicago Dogs, and some mean Italian! We had no idea that this little diner, in the middle of a cute neighborhood a few blocks from Wrigley, would end up being our FAVORITE eatery on our trip! We pulled up here, without a reservation, 90 minutes before a Sunday afternoon Cubs game. The place was popping, but we somehow snuck in and even nabbed the LOVELY booth with neon lights right up front! Score! The dining room is tight, but super cute, and the staff were all working hard and very friendly! Our waitress offered many GREAT recommendations, which we all mostly used! We ordered many different things - some breakfast-y, some lunch-y, some sweet, some savory! ALL of the above were absolutely fantastic! This was one of those places where everything on the menu just seems to be a little different, a little special. There's an ingredient combination giving it a boost, or a little extra TLC making it EXTRA special and tasty! I tried a bite of every dish at our table, and it was true - everything was amazing, and everything was just a step above the best you've ever had before. Outstanding! Best of all, we got in, had our amazing brunch, and got out, just in time to hit our seats at Wrigley by first pitch! Food = 6/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 5/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5 read more

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I was so excited to go to Little Goat, Fangirl-ing even if Stephanie Izard wasn't there. I have to admit it was a little hard to find at first since it's "around the corner" but we made it. The crab dip was yummy, which is good because we're not as thrilled by the chicken and dumplings - the name and description had us thinking it would be more chili crunch forward than it was. Still tasty, but not our favorite. THE DESSERT made up for it - WOW. It was a Blueberry Lemon trifle cheesecake MAGICAL surprise that had us both FORCING ourselves to both keep eating and stopping at the same time!! The staff, from the moment we arrived to when we left, were truly lovely; they were warm and welcoming and I'd honestly be back just for them! It was a cozy, homey vibe, which was so sweet and unexpected for an Iron Chef, but endearing and has me wishing we lived in the area. Thank you Chef and Team!! read more

Visited Little Goat Diner on a Sunday mid-morning without a reservation. The inside is smaller with a couple of tables and booths as well as a counter to sit at. During the summer, they have a ton of tables outside along the street; this at least doubles their seating capacity. The crowd really picked up around 10:30-11; but before that, you would be okay to walk in. For drinks, I got the hot Little Goat Latte. The flavor was buttery from the goats milk, spiced and not overly coffee forward. I really enjoyed the taste and it was unlike any other latte I've had. My group also got a Chai Tea and Umami Mami Latte. Both had great flavor. For food, we started by sharing the Ooey Gooey Cinna-Biscuit. It was so good but sweet so happy I didn't have this all to myself. I ordered the This Little Piggy Sandwich and my group got the Parathas Burrito and Okonomiyaki. All these dishes were ones our server recommended and happy she did. The flavors were so unique and each dish was so different. I absolutely loved my biscuit sandwich. Be sure to ask for the sauces on the side to try as well! I love that this menu is big enough where I can happily come back to try other great options. The service was great and our group left perfectly full highly recommend trying Little Goat Diner as a summertime brunch spot! Pro Tip: They have a walk up ordering window outside so if you want a small taste from a coffee, tea, or baked good, skip the full dining experience and grab something on the go. read more

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I'd been to the 'old' Little Goat when it was still in the West Loop, but hadn't yet made it to the new location. It's a lot smaller, which also makes it loud, and that's the one big downside. They do have a good amount of outdoor seating, which helps, though we stat inside this visit. I had the okonomiyaki, which was delicious! The flavors were excellent, it was a good portion, and a decent price (especially for what you get). My friend and I also split a carafe of the strawberry mimosas, which were good (there was a hint of sumac in the juice, which added some nice depth). The service was good-the food came out quick and our server checked on us a few times. My friend and I hung around for a while, and service dropped off after our plates were cleared (which didn't much bother me, as it was clear we were just chatting and finishing up our mimosas). They were able to split our check, which is always super appreciated. It gets busy on the weekend for brunch, though it did clear out around 1:15ish (which also helped the noise level). I definitely recommend! read more

Little Goat Diner - Okonomiyaki - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The little goat diner is a must hit restaurant for me everytime I visit Chicago from California. I've been coming back for ~10 years now and I love how each time the menu is slightly different so there's always something new to try. This is my first time coming to this location though since they used to be in the west loop. But happy to report the food and the ambience really did feel the same. My favorite dish is the chickpea salad because the kale with the homemade tzatziki is delicious. It hits everytime! The new items to try this time were the fish tostada and the This little piggy. The fish tostada had a lot of tang and pickled onions, cabbage and jalapeños that had a bit of an Asian twist to it. The marinade on the fish was delicious as well. The little miss piggy was interesting to try but a little too dense for us. Parking is street parking and the bathrooms were great! I love to describe Chef Izard's menus as putting things together you never thought were supposed to go together and then all of a sudden it's a delicious experience in your mouth. I would definitely suggest coming by and trying anything that seems interesting. read more

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The place was packed, even the patio but the wait was only 15 minutes. It's a cool spin on diner food with a coffee bar attached. Not really an issue, but the ingredients were used pretty often between the dishes so they tasted a bit similar. We tried: - Spring Cold Brew - This Little Piggy - Sloppy Chicken Sandwich - Chili Crunch Chicken & Dumplings - Chili Crunch Cheese Fries The sandwich I think was the best, reminded me almost of a banh mi. The cold brew also was pretty good and would honestly come back just for the coffee. read more

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I'm recommending this place because on the side of this restaurant, they have a small bar and that bar has Miller High Life! And it's on tap!! I usually prefer High Life from out of the bottle, but on tap, is a tasty beer! I've eaten here, but only for breakfast and brunch. But both were very tasty meals, just make reservations or be patient! It's worth it!! read more

Outstanding Food and Service. The food here was crazy. Good! We came in for the breakfast specials and they were wonderful. So was the latte and chai latte. As some of the best latte drinks! We've ever had. We started with the special omelette, which included tzatziki, chili crunch, cream cheese and herbs. That was the one we were fighting over. We also had the breakfast biscuit with pickled onions and pickles and chili crunch. Sooo good! This is a place worth going back to for sure. Had a very cool vibe too. Kind of a upscale old school diner. Nice neighborhood vibe too. read more

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Of the goat restaurants, Little Goat Diner might be my favorite but to be fair, it was the first one I went to years ago when it was still at its West Loop location. It's a cute spot and the staff is kind, but I feel like I've been enough times that I don't need to go again (I only went recently because my friend wanted to go). We got the okonomiyaki, bullseye french toast, cinnamon roll, and a milkshake. The chicken that comes with the french toast is yummy but the ratio is off aka there's really not as much chicken as I would want. The okonomiyaki was my favorite thing we ordered (although I have no comment on how it compares to actual Japanese made okonomiyaki) and I also love their piggy biscuit item. The cinnamon roll and milkshake were definitely skips for me. read more

Little Goat Diner - Cinnamon roll - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My youngest used to love LG when she was young and it was located in the west loop. She hadn't been in many yrs and asked if we could go to the newer one in Southport for nostalgia's sake. There were 4 of us and half the table loved the disco fries. Myself included. The other 2 did not. While the shrimp and grits were a bit unique (on brand with Stephanie Izard's restaurants), I really loved mine. My single only complaint is that I wish it came with more grits. I also had a cocktail. -- The Goat From Ipanema. I enjoyed the coconut and pineapple even though it felt pretty tropical on a freezing cold night. My kid liked her avocado toast, but it was buried under a mountainous salad. She regretted not asking to hold that, but loved the avocado toast I asked him if he liked his omelet and he quickly responded "This is SO good". So yeah, he liked it. We ended the meal by sharing the Cheez-It Sundae and I loved it as much as the first time I had it. It just hits right I wouldn't exactly go out of my way for LG, but if I'm in the area, I wouldn't be opposed either. But get a reservation. It doesn't have many tables and the place was completely packed. read more

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I stumbled into this place on a Sunday morning, attracted in from the street by its 50's French hospital for tuberculosis vibe (I have never been in a French hospital). Seated at the counter immediately since there were no tables available. The food turned out to be excellent. The hash browns were perfect, maybe the best I've ever had. The seasonal omelette was delicious too, very fresh. The place was a bit expensive and the drinks weren't as good as the food though read more

Little Goat Diner - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was able to seat a group of us for midweek brunch last-minute. It's a small space and a bit tight if you have more than 5-6 people in your party. But a cozy and warm little place! Service was a little on the slower side. Coffee don't come out hot; mine was lukewarm, but they brought back another warmer one. Everyone liked the food. Generous portion sizes overall. It's a nice little neighborhood find. read more

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We sat at the bar on a Friday afternoon, which got us in the door quick! We ordered the shrimp Sammy, the chickpea salad, and the homemade blueberry lemonade (YUM). Shrimp Sammy was super flavorful and unique, with great textures balanced (tons of crunch). The chickpea salad fell a little flat, and left more to be desired. The blueberry lemonade was so good and a crowd favorite, as we saw them easily make 20 in the hour. Overall, would go back to try more, but wouldn't wait for a table. read more

Little Goat Diner - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service and overall good experience!! I was expecting the food to be spectacular because of Stephanie Izard (big top chef fan here) owns it. But the food was good but I wasn't blown away. We ordered the crab dip, Yucatan pork shoulder, japanese savory Pancakes, hot chocolate, and a milkshake. I am going to return to try other items on the menu because the menu is diverse and has so many options! read more

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If you are looking for a casual diner experience, this is a good spot for you. The menu some brunch classics to choose from and some unique take on classic dishes. We got here for a late lunch on Sunday, we tried the This Little Piggy and Okonomiyaki. The little piggy was savory with a hint of sweetness from the strawberry. The pork sausage with the sunny side egg was a perfect combination! The Okonomiyaki is a must try! It was my favorite dish - very well made with perfectly balanced flavors. For drinks we had the Strawberry fields, perfect for the summer, and the Glitter and Goat, a refreshing cocktail. read more

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This place is so cute and the food is amazing!!! The service is very friendly and fast. The menu is very unique, everything looked amazing. I ended up getting the parathas burrito and it was out of this world. The restaurant itself is very cute, limited seats so I recommend getting a reservation. read more

Little Goat Diner - Parathas Burrito - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Another Lakeview gem that I find myself coming back to since moving to the west side. An amazing black sesame latte. Amazing breakfast and dinner. Small and intimate. Fast service. I'd recommend to anyone. Also great to bring friends from out of town. read more

Little Goat Diner - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Perfect for a patio day girl brunch . Sorry to our waitress forgot your name but all your recommendations were spot on . Thanks for the best service we can't wait to try more amazing menu items . Highly reccomend everything . Can't wait to go back . Current craving that scallion cheese biscuit ! read more

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Cute old school diner themed restaurant to with friends for brunch or a date! Highly recommend the little goat reuben if you like corned beef and kimchi. This sandwich is pricey, but it is big. Easily two sandwiches. I was surprised to see kimchi as an ingredient, but they made it work. They used tasty kimchi (there's a difference). I liked the refreshing and spicy kick it gives the sandwich. I don't know if I'll be able to order anything else other than this sandwich from this restaurant. read more

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The outside sign and interior decor are perfect. Exactly what you'd expect. I sat at the bar instead of the booths but they had a great cozy feel to them. I ordered the Breakfast Burger and it was really good. This was a unique fusion of flavors going on and I was impressed. There was a lot of interesting dishes coming through the window and I'd be interested to try more items on future visits. My only complaint was the coffee wasn't very good. Typically I wouldn't deduct a star for that but the coffee in my house is better, so I had to make note of it. Service was great and food shined. 4/5 from me. Give them a try! read more

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06/20/25 - Finally made it to one of the Goat Diners. The restaurant moved up north on Southport from their previous location in the Fulton Market area. This is the 1 of 3 restaurants that chef Stefanie Izzard owns in Chicago. She also has 3 restaurants in Southern California I ordered the Little Piggy which is a combination of many flavors both sweet and salty w/a whole assortment of different ingredients like a biscuit w/sausage, egg, diced chives. There were also some strawberries which added a little sweetness to the dish. The combined blend made for a good sandwich read more

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Cute atmosphere and great outside seating. Food just really wasn't that good. Shrimp and grits just was bland. Nothing was memorable or flavorful. read more

Little Goat Diner - Shrimp and grits - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My amazing service, atmosphere and menu ! The food was the best ever! We will come back again soon

Little Goat Diner NEW YEAR's EVE Balldrop countdown celebration for kids! --- I wish they also did this in San Diego. I couldn't find a restaurant that does a NYE Balldrop that allows kids, most places I called are 21+ so we ended up going here. It was a really cool experience for kids but my son was the biggest kid at the party, haha! Although it was a fun party, the place was tiny. The tables were close together. We were the very first to arrive. As soon as we walked in, everything was already set up. They have a special NEW YEAR's EVE menu. We ordered the mushroom melt burger, disco fries, miso braised beef, ginger bread not chocolate, and we also got the midnight magic sundae. I really enjoyed the disco fries, that was so good but I was a little disappointed with the miso braised beef. It was floating in too much soup with very little meat, and it wasn't seasoned well, for $25 I expected it to be better. The rest was delicious tho. The dinner comes with a free cider for the kids to toast and a $12 champagne for adults. It also comes with a free cookie/muffin. Each kid gets a paper crown to decorate and every guests gets to keep a Polaroid photo. The Balloon drop was at 7:30pm. All kids are called to come to the front where the balloons are so everyone gets to catch the balloons as soon they drop it. It was really fun! Our server was also very friendly, nice, and attentive. The atmosphere was great! One thing that I found weird was, I called them on the phone to inquire about their NYE party and the person who picked up my call said, they were already sold out but when I checked at open table I found their event still available. There was a $10 charge per person, so for two I paid $20 plus service fee and the cost was not deducted from the bill and I forgot to asked them either. So that was odd. read more

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It's a cute diner like the old days. I'm not a grits person but theirs is unbelievable!! It's made with shrimp butter!!! So rich I had to share it with my friend. And they treated us good for my birthday. Shake was good but that pie was unbelievable. Can't wait to go back...sort of glad I don't live close. read more

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split the tonkatsu sandwich. It was HUGE!!! Full of flavor. I went to the old little goat and this is definitely smaller, but still a great vibe and same great taste. Service was quick, wine choices were nice. Loved it. Can't wait to come back. read more

Ordered online and didn't have the ability to specify something on the order. Still they made it right and you can tell this staff really cares read more

I've been to the other "Goat" restaurants so My expectations were high but this meal missed the mark. The Reuben was incredibly dry. The patty melt was also so dry and the burger patty was tasteless. In fact, the only taste that came through was from the grilled onions. The chili cheese fries were great and the blueberry lemonade was addictive. Though the food was only ok, the restaurant is cozy and has a definite diner vibe. There's also outdoor seating, which is a plus. The service was great and we were fortunate to find parking on the street in front of the restaurant. read more

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Enjoyed the atmosphere. Food and drinks are different and keeping with the goat theme. I was not the biggest fan of the goat milk latte but it was cool to try something different. The chicken and French toast was a little short on the chicken. Maybe I've been spoiled by gigantic plates of fried chicken but I thought the ratio could have been balanced better. The egg in the middle didn't do much for me. Definitely a good spot to bring people to in Chicago! read more

Little Goat Diner - Chicken and Bull's Eye French Toast - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It has taken us two years, but we finally made it to the new Southport location of Little Goat Diner, and we were reminded of why we love it! Delicious food, retro ambiance, and great service! First of all, we highly recommend getting reservations. The new location has less seating, so walk-ins are taking a big gamble on a long wait. Second, the service staff are friendly and helpful. They also know their stuff and are always able to help folks figure out what they may want to order. Third, the retro decor is even better suited to the 'Diner' part of the name than the old location. Lots of great diner ambiance to make the dinning experience even more positive. Fourth, the food is delicious! My husband got the "Fat Elvis Pancakes" and I got the "This Little Piggy." We both LOVED our meals and can't wait to go back. Also very good coffee, which is vital for a delicious brunch. And reasonable prices for the high quality of food. Win-win-win-win! We are so thrilled we finally made it to the Little Goat Diner in Southport and can't wait to go back again soon! read more

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Rating: 3.6/5. Overall good food. I'm not a huge fan of their Bull's Eye French Toast, where they put a runny egg in the middle of the French toast. read more

Little Goat Diner - Bull's Eye French Toast, This Little Piggy - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very friendly staff. I received a text before my reservation letting me know my table was ready. Quick service and attentive without being annoying. Food was homey and enjoyable. My drink (good vibrations) was excellent: read more

Little Goat Diner - Good vibrations - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had been wanting to try little goat diner for a while, and was surprised by how hard it was to get a weekend brunch reservation! Regardless, it was worth it because the space is so cute and the food is so good! Really good coffee prices - lattes are $4! We split the sprinkle scone and each got the avocado toast which was an impressive portion size and had so many unique flavors! The strawberries and pickled red onions made it so fresh and flavorful - definitely worth the order! I would come back just for this dish! read more

Little Goat Diner - Avocado Toast (added 2 scrambled eggs) - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The staff is very friendly and the food never disappoints. The space is well designed so you can fit a lot of people in a small space during the winter. For lunch tried the Sloppy Chicken Sammie. The flavors are amazing! Every detail has been thought through on this sandwich. I recommend sharing the sandwich because it is big and you would get a chance to try some of their other great dishes. The fries were crisp and delicious. And they have great coffee. During the summer we had the Chili Crunch Biscuit which is a great surprise! I highly recommend Little Goat Diner! read more

Very fun and classic diner atmosphere. Great location. Food was really good and unique but a bit pricey. read more

Little Goat Diner - This Little Piggy breakfast sandwich and blueberry pancakes. Pancakes were basic, not a must get. Would recommend the sandwich though! - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Today's Triple D adventure brought me to a super cute little diner in a nice quiet Chicago neighborhood. The little goat is a retro 50's diner with a modern flair. I snapped some pics of the dining room. It's late lunch time for me arriving around 3:45p. The place is fairly empty but a few folks were outside so I joined them on the makeshift sidewalk patio. I met Preston the manager (I guess) and he was extremely personable. It's nice to have a great conversation when you spent most of your time alone in different places all the time. I failed to get the young ladies name but she was adorable and super sweet. I was gong to get the chicken and dumplings dish Guy Fieri had but instead I got the Elote Corn side dish and the Tonkatsu Asian fried pork sandwich. Both dishes were stelar! The food is fresh vibrant and flavorful. People, this place is another gem!!! It's happy fun and the food is delicious. read more

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I enjoyed the aesthetic and decor of the place, but found it was overpriced and food was average. Service was okay. The milkshake was really good though. read more

Little Goat Diner - Chili Crunch Chicken and Dumplings - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you want elevated diner food, this is the place to try! Every dish was very flavorful and well made. The chicken and dumplings is a must-try, as there are so many intricate aspects in this soup that come together to make a hearty meal. The service was spectacular, and the waitress was very attentive to food allergens. My only complaint is that everything is around $20 on the menu, including the hashbrowns and pancakes, which is a bit steep for that product. Overall, I would come back and try more from the menu! read more

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Cute little spot with friendly staff. Food came out fast. We consider ourselves to be adventurous eaters but there were a lot of flavor combinations about our meals that just didn't work. Went in a group of four and all ordered different brunch items and no one was impressed. Wish we could say we enjoyed the food but the menu needs a refresh. read more

Decided to treat myself to some brunch and FINALLY made my way over here! I was surprised to find parking right outside! Absolutely love the vibe inside and out. Very retro and inviting! I was able to snag one of their booths. Its pretty small inside so I'd recommend a reservation if your group is bigger. I ordered the umami mami latte and the popular little piggy biscuit. The latte was good and comforting. According to the menu, it's made with black sesame miso caramel which sounds so intriguing! The biscuit was super delicious - soft and savory. The dish as a whole is super flavorful and blends well with everything. Paying was super easy as they have QR codes specific to your table so you can pay the bill with ease on your phone. read more

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