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The World’s 100 Best Brunch & Breakfast Places

Eleven City Diner

Chicago, United States

  1. WORLD’S BEST BRUNCH & BREAKFAST WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 77 2026
Eleven City Diner

Eleven City Diner is a retro American diner and delicatessen on South Wabash in the South Loop, with a soda fountain bar and an all-day breakfast menu. Its homemade root beer, beef tallow frying and large portions set it apart.

Highlights

  • Challah French toast
  • Homemade root beer
  • Beef tallow fries

Good to know

  • Weekend brunch queues are common
  • Groups must be complete to be seated
  • Breakfast served all day

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