Restaurant

Eleven City Diner

Name: Eleven City Diner
Address: 1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605, US
Telephone: (312) 212-1112
Price range: moderate

American•South Loop•moderate

Eleven City Diner is one of the best american restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in South Loop.

Eleven City Diner in the South Loop is not making an argument for reinvention.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Eleven City Diner in the South Loop is not making an argument for reinvention. It is making an argument for conviction — which, in a neighborhood that cycles between glass-tower lunch counters and weekend brunch queues, is a more useful thing to be. The kitchen positions itself as a serious practitioner of Jewish-American comfort cooking, not a nostalgic riff on it. That distinction matters because it sets the standard by which the menu should be held. The price point is modest, and what diners consistently report back is that the cooking respects that modesty by delivering on specifics rather than concepts. Rubin's Reuben is understood to be the dish by which the kitchen earns or loses its credibility — the kind of corned beef Reuben that regulars describe as stacked with genuine intention, the bread pressed to a proper crust, the sauerkraut calibrated to cut rather than disappear. The Latke Plate is known as a serious version of the form, not the soggy afterthought that appears on lesser menus, but the real thing: crisp-edged and substantive. King Tots are reportedly worth the table space on their own terms, treated as a dish rather than a side detail. For those approaching the menu in order, Rubin's Little Reubens and The Dip Box function as the recommended opening — the table, according to regular accounts, opens up differently when those come first. Practical advice circulating among regulars points consistently to one thing: avoid the South Loop lunch rush, which places a pressure on the room that the food does not call for. A weekday off-peak hour gives the meal the room it deserves. Order the Reuben. Order the Latke Plate. Do both.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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South Loop lunch dinner central easygoing

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Google 9.0 from 5,667 reviews

Best for

dinner and South Loop

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

South Loop | 1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

8.3/10

Phone

(312) 212-1112

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Eleven City Diner menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Eleven City Diner is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Rubin's Reuben

open-faced corned beef & pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing with beef tallow fries

Latke Plate

4 latkes - 2 old school and 2 new school (your choice), side car of apple sauce & sour cream, cooked in beef tallow

King Tots

6 big tater kegs, jalapeño bacon, cheddar cheese, dippin' sauce, cooked in beef tallow

Rubin's Little Reubens

3 mini open-faced reubens

The Dip Box

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Why go

What makes Eleven City Diner worth the move

Eleven City Diner is a strong american option in South Loop in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Rubin's Little Reubens and Latke Plate also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,667 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 5,667 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and South Loop

Style

American in South Loop

Spend

moderate

Best for

South Loop lunch dinner central easygoing

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 5,667 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Rubin's Little Reubens, Latke Plate, King Tots

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Address: 1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Phone: (312) 212-1112
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 8.3/10
Google rating: 9.0 (5,667 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: South Loop

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What cuisine does Eleven City Diner serve?

Eleven City Diner is a American restaurant located in South Loop, Chicago. Eleven City Diner in the South Loop is not making an argument for reinvention.

What is Eleven City Diner best for?

Eleven City Diner is best for south loop, lunch, dinner, central, easygoing. Eleven City Diner is a strong american option in South Loop in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Rubin's Little Reubens and Latke Plate also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,667 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Eleven City Diner?

Eleven City Diner is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 5,667 reviews

What should I order at Eleven City Diner?

Start with Rubin's Reuben, Latke Plate, King Tots and Rubin's Little Reubens. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Eleven City Diner worth visiting?

Eleven City Diner holds a 9.0 Google rating from 5,667 reviews. Eleven City Diner is a strong american option in South Loop in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Rubin's Little Reubens and Latke Plate also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 5,667 Google reviews.

Where is Eleven City Diner located?

Eleven City Diner is located at 1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Eleven City Diner take reservations?

Yes, Eleven City Diner accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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