Dove's Luncheonette
Cuisine: American, Latin, Mexican, New American
10Best Says
Older Chicagoans fondly recall "luncheonettes" and diners where you could get a cup of joe and a platter full of well greased food for very little dough. No doubt, Wicker Park had its share in the... Read More
Older Chicagoans fondly recall "luncheonettes" and diners where you could get a cup of joe and a platter full of well greased food for very little dough. No doubt, Wicker Park had its share in the 40's to 60's but now we have Dove's Luncheonette, an homage to the bygone diners with a lot better food and beverage. The the 41-stool luncheonette offers counter service morning through night and comfort food like pozole, burnt ends hash and eggs, salmon toast, chicken fried chicken and cemita sandwiches. Chef de Cuisine Tom Carlin just launched some fall dishes, including tofu toast with marinated butternut squash, avocado and pepitas, "masa ball soup," with ham broth, and an amaranth salad with wheat berries, baby kale, apples, pasilla vinaigrette and beet yogurt.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Best for Lunch Because: Across the street from Chicago's Blue Line, Dove's Luncheonette is an all-day eatery, featuring comfort food inspired by flavors of the Southern US and Mexico.
- Best for Breakfast Because: Celebrated Chef Paul Kahan calls Dove's breakfast cemita "the best f**king sandwich" he has ever eaten.
