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Joe's Grill

4.5605 reviews ·Opens at 6AM tomorrow
I thought it would be half done but it was perfectly cooked and delicious 😋
Madester WageMadester Wage · 27 Google reviews
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Joe's Grill — american in Back of the Yards. Wallet-friendly. "The toast was still crispy, and I ate hours later" — Madester Wage [$]

What 605 diners keep saying

Great valueFast serviceNeighborhood institutionCozyFamily friendlyQuick bite
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1159 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60609
Back of the Yards
Today6AM-1:30PM
Sun7AM-1:30PM
Mon–Sat6AM-1:30PM
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What 605 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Julia B
Jun 2026

Good vibes! Good people and dam good food!!!! I usually carry out but i love getting a bite to eat here. Good prices and not that far from my house!!! Love this place! 🙌🏽

Julia B

Julia B

25 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tomika Chatman
Feb 2026

Still have great prices and good comfort food. Joes Grill is a hidden gem . Go have yourself a sit down breakfast or brunch date. You won't regret it. 🥞🥞🍳

Tomika Chatman

Tomika Chatman

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by jeanetta theus
Aug 2025

This is what a diner looks and feel like. The food is great prices are great and the atmosphere is neighborhood like . Whenever I’m this way I stop by .

jeanetta theus

jeanetta theus

122 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sandra C
Dec 2024

Local restaurant diner in Englewood that's been around for years. The service was great. Wait staff was attentive and will remember your order if you are a regular. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. Newly remold.

Sandra C

Sandra C

476 reviews on Google

Review photo by Daniece Kims (Author Dani K)
Nov 2024

I was introduced to this cool little spot, good place good food from what I had so far!

Daniece Kims (Author Dani K)

Daniece Kims (Author Dani K)

4 reviews on Google

Review photo by Gerald Billingsley
Feb 2026

Great food. great taste. Fast Service

Gerald Billingsley

Gerald Billingsley

41 reviews on Google

Review photo by MrWelch 551
Jun 2026

I had high expectations for this place. It was just very mid to me. What you read about the food taking forever to come out is very true, it took over 30/45 minutes to be prepared and it didn’t all come out at once. The pancake was last and it had already cooled down and I was halfway done with my pancake by the time it came. Pancake was just ok and they only give you one as an option when it comes to ordering an omelette. An extra one is $2 if I would have gotten another pancake but 1 was enough as it was just a nothing to brag about pancake. Omelette was stuffed with plenty of mushrooms and veggies. Hash-browns were perfect and it was all 9.00 (tax included) plus the $5 I tipped the waitress. Place looks well kept. Parking is a real pain here. Prepare to walk. Remember the place is cash only but they do accept Zelle which I didn’t know before I found patronized.

MrWelch 551

MrWelch 551

255 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Good food, good service, friendly staff

Richard Romolo

Richard Romolo

8 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

The breakfast is great only eat there for the breakfast can't rate the lunch!

Logic Man

Logic Man

18 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Appreciate Joes Grill in The Greater Englewood Community. Thank you!

Eliska Ware

Eliska Ware

13 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

Very good breakfast with very good prices

Earlean Braggs

Earlean Braggs

18 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

I love to eat here.. this is my go to spot for breakfast

Magaly Garcia

Magaly Garcia

8 reviews on Google

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