Joni's Diner – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this bustling neighborhood haunt, where the rhythmic clinking of heavy ceramic mugs and the savory aroma of the griddle create a quintessential morning sanctuary. The kitchen masters the art of the fold, serving up massive, golden-brown omelets brimming with everything from zesty pesto and garden greens to hearty, salt-cured meats that satisfy the most robust appetites.
South Wells Street +12623489565 https://www.jonisdiner.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Joni's Diner
Dairy-Free at Joni's Diner
Joni's Diner in Chicago has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hashbrowns, Two Eggs and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Joni's Diner
Joni's Diner in Chicago has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Ham and Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Joni's Diner
Joni's Diner in Chicago has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cheese Curds, Hashbrowns and Two Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Joni's Diner
Joni's Diner in Chicago has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Reuben Sandwich, Bacon and Ham. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Joni's Diner
Joni's Diner in Chicago has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Ham and Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Joni's Diner
Joni's Diner in Chicago has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Ham and Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Joni's Diner
Joni's Diner in Chicago has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Ham and Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Joni's Diner
Joni's Diner in Chicago has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hashbrowns, Basket of Fries and Frickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Joni's Diner
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Big E (Everything) | 20.6 g | 70.8 g |
| Chicken Melt | 54.6 g | 63.3 g |
| Black & Bleu Burger | 11.9 g | 62.7 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Reuben Sandwich | 22.7 g | 57.6 g |
| Country Combo | 77.1 g | 49.1 g |
| Beet Salad | 108.3 g | 44.5 g |
| Mushroom & Swiss Burger | 4 g | 44 g |
| Two Eggs | 16.8 g | 32.6 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Kids Breakfast | 50.6 g | 30.2 g |
| Chicken Pesto BLT | 2.6 g | 29 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its diverse menu that offers a wide variety of options, guests highlight the restaurant as a dependable choice for a casual and relaxed meal. Diners appreciate the broad selection of dishes available to suit different tastes, noting the approachable atmosphere that makes it a suitable destination for an easygoing dining experience.
Menu
Omelets
Each Omelet Comes with Hashbrowns & Toast
- Denver Omelet - $12: Ham, Green Pepper, Onion & American Cheese. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Feta Omelet - $12: Spinach, Tomato & Feta. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Big E (Everything) - $14: Open face omelet with Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese & Sour Cream. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Green Machine Omelet - $12: Mushroom, Spinach, Green Onion, Green Pepper & Swiss Cheese. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Garden Pesto Omelet - $13: Tomato, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Onion, Spinach & Mozzarella. Topped with Pesto Sauce. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lorraine Omelet - $12: Bacon, Green Onion & Cream Cheese. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fiesta Omelet - $13: Chorizo, Onions & Pepper Jack. Topped with Guacamole. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mighty Meat Omelet - $14: Bacon, Sausage, Ham & American Cheese. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Build Your Own Omelet - $10: Choice of cheese, meat, and veggies. Served with Hashbrowns & Toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Farm Fresh Eggs
- Two Eggs - $8: Any style served with hashbrowns & toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs + Meat - $11: Any style served with your choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham. Served with hashbrowns & toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Griddle Combo - $13: Two eggs, Meat & Pancake, French Toast, or Half a Waffle Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Country Combo - $13: Two eggs, meat & 1/2 order of Biscuits and Gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Signatures
- Biscuits & Gravy - $11: Homemade Biscuits topped with Sausage Gravy & Two Eggs any style Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict Traditional - $13: Toasted English Muffin, Two Soft Poached Eggs, Locally Smoked Canadian Bacon & Fresh Hollandaise Sauce served with hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict Florentine - $13: Toasted English Muffin, Two Soft Poached Eggs, Spinach, Onion, Bacon & Fresh Hollandaise Sauce served with hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $18: Grilled New York Strip Steak with two Eggs any style. Hashbrowns and toast included Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Porkchop & Eggs - $14: Boneless Pork Chop with two Eggs any style. Hashbrowns and toast included Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $12: Scrambled Eggs, Joan's Chorizo, Black Beans, Onions, Green Peppers, and Queso Fresco in a Flour Tortilla topped with Salsa, Sour Cream & Cilantro. Served with Hashbrowns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Potato Pancake - $12: Savory Potato Cake served with Applesauce & Sour Cream, Two Eggs any style & your choice of Breakfast Meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Americana Sandwich - $10: Breakfast Sandwich with American Cheese, Bacon, Hash Browns & an Egg between a toasted English Muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash - $13: Pulled Corned Beef, Cabbage, Onions, Green Peppers & Potatoes, topped with Swiss Cheese & Two Eggs any style. Served with Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
Griddle
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $9: Made from scratch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $9: Traditional French Toast dusted with Powdered Sugar, served with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffle - $9: Classic Belgian Waffle served with Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Bread French Toast - $12: Homemade Banana Bread with Butterscotch Syrup & Toasted Pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Stuffed French Toast - $11: French Toast layered with Sweet Cinnamon Cream Cheese Filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Blue Cheese Salad - $11: Spring Mix tossed in Blue Cheese Dressing, Bacon, Dried Cranberries & Mandarin Oranges Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $12: Spring Mix tossed in Honey Dijon, Beets, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Salad - $12: Spring Mix tossed in Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, Fresh Strawberries, Toasted Almonds & Goat Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Romaine Lettuce with Croutons, Parmesan Cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Platter
- Meatloaf Lunch Platter - $14: Homemade Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & the Vegetable of the Day Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Lunch Platter - $14: Grilled Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & the Vegetable of the Day Available at: dinner, lunch
Char-Grilled Burgers
- Classic Burger - $12: Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Onions, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo. Served with Hand Cut Fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom & Swiss Burger - $13: Roasted Garlic Mayo, Sauteed Mushrooms, Fried Onion Strings & Swiss Cheese. Served with Hand Cut Fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $13: Grilled Onions & American Cheese, served on Marble Rye. Served with Hand Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black & Bleu Burger - $13: Cracked Black Pepper, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Lettuce, Onion & Tomato. Served with Hand Cut Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Curd Burger - $14: Breaded and fried Wisconsin Curds with Caramelized Onions & Buttermilk Ranch. Served with Hand Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gouda Bac-or Burger - $14: Smoked Gouda Cheese, Bacon, Crispy Onions Strings & Honey Mustard Mayo. Served with Hand Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $12: Albacore Tuna mixed with Celery, Onion, Carrots & Red Grapes, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato on toasted white bread. Served with Hand Cut Fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $12: Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork with Sweet Hickory BBQ Sauce & Creamy Cole Slaw. Served with Hand Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Sandwich - $13: Tender Corned Beef, Thousand Island, Sauerkraut & Swiss Cheese. Served with Hand Cut Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Melt - $13: Sauteed Green Peppers & Onions with Pepper Jack Cheese, Chipotle Mayo on Texas Toast. Served with Hand Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joni's B.E.L.T - $12: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo & a Fried Egg on Sourdough Toast. Served with Hand Cut Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Meatloaf Sandwich - $13: Homemade Meatloaf with Cheddar Cheese, BBQ Sauce & Crispy Onion Strings on a Bakery Bun. Served with Hand Cut Fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicago Dog - $10: Black Angus all-beef hot dog with Relish, Tomato, Pickle, Celery Salt, Mustard, Onions & Sport Peppers. Served with Hand Cut Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Turkey Club Wrap - $12: Oven Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Cheddar & Guacamole. Served with Hand Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto BLT - $13: Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce, Mayo & Pesto on a Ciabatta bun. Served with Hand Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portabella Sandwich - $12: Portabella Mushroom with Sauteed Onions, Goat Cheese, Tomato, Mixed Greens & Chipotle Mayo on a Ciabatta bun. Served with Hand Cut Fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks
- Frickles - $8: Fried Pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Curds - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poutine - $11: Fries, Brown Gravy, Bacon Bits & Cheddar Cheese Curds, topped with Green Onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup - Cup - $4 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - Bowl - $6 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast Sides
- Bacon - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage - $4: Links or Patties Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hashbrowns - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Toast - $2.5: White, Wheat, Rye, or Sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Fruit - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Hot Oatmeal - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yogurt Parfait - $6: With Fresh Fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Little Tykes (12 & under)
- Silver Dollar Pancakes - $7: With or without Chocolate Chips & served with one piece of Bacon or Sausage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kids Breakfast - $7: One Egg, One Slice of Toast & one piece of Bacon or Sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $8: Served With Fries or Apple Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $7: Served With Fries or Apple Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Hot Dog - $7: Served With Fries or Apple Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids PB&J - $6: Served With Fries or Apple Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Joni's Diner
- Is Joni's Diner dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Joni's Diner has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hashbrowns, Two Eggs and Bacon.
- What can I eat at Joni's Diner on a dairy-free diet?
- Hashbrowns, Two Eggs and Bacon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Joni's Diner have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hashbrowns and Basket of Fries.
- Is Joni's Diner gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Joni's Diner?
- The Big E (Everything), at roughly 70.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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