Stephanie Izard is a highly acclaimed chef and restaurateur, best known for winning Season 4 of Bravo's Top Chef. She is the chef/owner behind a successful empire of restaurants in Chicago and Los Angeles, celebrated...
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I stopped by Little Goat Diner on a late morning, and it had that busy-but-not-chaotic diner feel right away. It’s lively inside, with a mix of people grabbing brunch, coffee, or just sitting around talking.
I ordered a simple breakfast plate and coffee. The food came out fairly quickly, and the portions were solid without feeling overdone. The flavors were good—nothing overly fancy, just well-made diner food that hits the spot. The coffee was decent and refilled without having to ask.
Service was fine. The staff were attentive enough, though it felt more functional than personal since it was pretty packed. Seating can be a bit tight, and there was a short wait, but that seemed normal for the place.
Overall, it’s the kind of spot I’d go back to when I want a reliable breakfast or brunch in the area, but not necessarily somewhere I’d go out of my way for every time.
It seems like brunch is the move at Little Goat Diner, because we were completely unenthused by our dinner here. My entree (the katsu sammie) was under seasoned and dry while at the same time being loaded with overly vinegary slaw. The Brussels were good, but I found them very greasy. The only redemption for our meal was the kimchi dip, which - incredible. I would come back here for that alone. Very disappointed by the experience since I’ve really enjoyed my experiences at Girl and the Goat and Duck, Duck, Goat.
5
Great breakfast spot. The little piggie was awesome. I think a nice slice of sharp cheddar with bring it together better. The chicken and dumplings were amazing. An awesome take on it. Cannot wait to go back
5
What a joy! Unique combination of traditional diner classics with incredible vibrant twists! Preston was a fantastic server, super helpful with suggestions! Overall the staff was incredible! So glad we heard about the restaurant via Chicago foodie threads on Reddit! Best sandwiches we’ve had in forever! The tomato apple soup was delicate and vast with flavors! And the marshmallow hot chocolate was awe worthy! Overall, everything was an artistic and delightful gem!
5
I would recommend getting in early if you’re looking to have breakfast or have a reservation. The seating area is small and fills up fast. Here are the dishes we had.
The Goat from Ipanema - This drink was a blend of two rums with pineapple, coconut, miso, and lime. Very refreshing and a more bitter version of a pińa colada.
This Little Piggy - A deconstructed breakfast sandwich with sausage, sunny side egg, on a cheddar biscuit with a chili garlic chive sauce. It was fantastic and the sauce offered a subtle but sweet aftertaste.
Avocado Toast - My Mom got this and really enjoyed it. She raved about the herbey limey drizzle over the top of the greens the toast was under.
The Simple Goat - 2 eggs your way, bacon or sausage, fruit, toast, or hashbrowns. I recommend getting this dish if you’re looking for something light. My Dad is a light eater and this was perfect for him. Bacon was cooked perfect and crispy, just how we like it!
Great diner with an awesome service staff! Can’t wait to come back and try even more of their items.
