Dollop Diner

What a charming and lovely diner! We went out for breakfast here and had a spectacular time. The menu had great variety, but did not feel overwhelming. The quality is high and quantity is perfect without feeling like you are gorging yourself. The food and coffee were delicious and our server was splendidly kind and attentive. This was our first time here and can't wait to come back for a second. Come here for your next breakfast!

Biscuits and gravy are full of flavor and loaded with tasty sausage. Eggs cooked perfectly to orde: medium! Hot coffee but no sugar shaker! Update: Get a cup of ice for your water. Coffee is Luke warm. Bacon was perfect. Breakfast sandwiches are tasty! Ask for the sugar shaker!

Had a wonderful time. Everything was fresh and delicious. Diner was packed so if you want a less hectic crowd, try going during the weekdays. I got the french toast and it was perfect. The pancakes and toast came with a lot of maple butter. Personally, the pancakes and toast were already so soft and perfect that there was no need for the butter. Next time no butter for me 😋 Thanks for having us!

Food was good. Service not especially. Salt and pepper shakers we received or about 1/4 full which suggests nobody's really running the show here. Also the washroom had liquid of an unknown origin on the floor. It appears that the staff is managing itself. Also the waters we were given had no ice and were lukewarm, which tells me they'd been sitting all morning.

This is a fantastic brunch spot. The atmosphere is really cool, you can go with a small group or you can go by yourself. Either way, you won't be hassled. Staff is very laid back which just adds to the whole atmosphere. This is a place to go if you want to have breakfast and kind of chill.

i had an appointment with my doctor near this restuarant and after appointment i had breakfast here and i am so glade i did, food is so good i ordered 2x2 breakfast special and i dont eat meat so they offer me for veggie sausage and it was good, pancake and coffee exactly i was will go there again

Burnt dry disgusting chicken that I ever had in my whole entire life. It’s a shame when you can go to McDonald’s or fast food and get a better chicken sandwich. never again

I had cheese curds for the first time and it was top notch. I can't say the same for farmers omellette since it lacked any seasoning. I had to put a lot of salt, pepper and hot sauce to bring flavor. The server was nice and kept checking on me but he brought the bill without asking if I needed anything else. I ordered a drip coffee but it was not very hot and was served without a sugar shaker with barely any sugar on the table.

Amazing avocado toast. Best I've ever tasted. Delicious honey cinnamon latte with just the right balance of flavors. (Although they do the same thing Starbucks does of charging extra for vegan milks, which creates an economic incentive to support the dairy industry.) Also tried a bit of the overnight oatmeal, which tasted fresh if a little bland. These are not greasy-spoon diner prices, but when you compare Dollop to other brunch options of similar quality, it's actually relatively cheap. Ordered delivery, and the food arrived in a reasonable amount of time with the latte still warm. Will gladly order from here again.

Andersonville-Cute little place with a 2-3 tables at big windows and counter seating. Breakfast was good: scrambled eggs, great hot potatoes, wheat toast with wonderful maple butter and jam. Price was on point, service was excellent. Open 'til 3p, paid parking right out front. I will try a bloody mary next time. Counter crumbs and floor need some attention.

Adorable place with fun breakfast and lunch items. Great atmosphere. The food was decent and good. They also serve alcohol for breakfast if you need. It's an overall good place for fun with friends. The best food item? Cheese curds were hot and chewy and fresh and lightly battered. You have to try them. They were amazing! The sincere breakfast for $11.99 was a bit disappointing (see picture) for the price for 2 eggs and toast and potatoes.

This is a classic American diner with a twist of multiple food and beverage options including (alcohol and donuts). The servers and baristas were quaint and polite. We tried a mint tea and mimosas which were all refreshing. For brunch we ordered the 2x2x2, substituted sausage patties for bacon. In addition we tried the avocado toast and chicken and waffles. The waffles were light and fluffy while the chicken (boneless thigh) was crispy, light and juicy. All items were priced low for a Chicago joint. We had a great experience. Try this place!

I'm one of those weird people that do not eat breakfast, but this day I had a hankering for it, so I went to Dollop Diner. It's a cute diner in Andersonville and I sat at the table because I love to people watch. I was promptly greeted and seated. I looked over their menu and decided to get the 2×2x2 breakfast which includes two eggs, two strips of bacon or sausage and two pancakes. Once I received my order, I couldn't wait to chow down and I did. I even ordered a side of sausage since I couldn't decide between the bacon and the sausage, both was filled with porky goodness!! The pancakes were light and fluffy and my eggs were done perfectly. I always judge diners by their bacon and never seeing the bottom of my coffee cup or pulp if it's orange juice. The bacon was thick sliced just the way I like it. I couldn't tell if the orange juice was freshly squeezed or not but damn it was good.

Great brunch/lunch spot with nice atmosphere and service. BLT sandwich with a classic latte was delicious.

Chicken was out of this world. Great coffee and fun servers who look like they are having fun serving up a cool menu. Fresh fruit and healthy options made it the sort of cool hip cafe that appeals to classic midwestern taste sensibility along with new school flavors and food preferences. The bright windows and atmosphere was a bright and happy morning vibe, excited to try the back deck area when things warm up in the summer. The inside area is deceptively small so make sure you are up for a 15-20 min wait. They offer the "text you when your tables ready" service so you can go across the street to 4sided and browse gifts and trinkets while your table gets ready.

Dollop Diner was a perfect quick stop for a late lunch. My two friends and I arrived at around 2 p.m. and were seated in the back room immediately. Between the three of us, we ordered two orders of chicken tenders, three orders of fries, a filet-o-tofu, a Diet Coke, Coke and fresh lemonade. The total came out to around $40. The chicken tenders were very tasty, but the fries, which were advertised as French fries, were actually small potato wedges. They were good, just not what we were expecting. The filet-o-tofu tasted almost exactly like a filet-o-fish. Our waiter was so friendly and kind!

Hey Dollop what happened to the homemade donuts??? These new donuts are NOT LEGIT!!!! Bring back my homemade biscuit/donut!!!!!

Was a nice suprise today. We were just hanging out in the neighborhood, saw you were open, and stopped in. Cute little spot. Seating in the back and front. The chicken and waffles were perfect. Chicken was crispy and not dry. Waffles were just right. Hot tea was of quality, too.

What a cute spot! We stopped in around 12:30 on a Sunday and it was a 25 minute wait, and luckily there are plenty of cute shops around to visit in the meantime. We were seated and the server was really helpful. We got the chilaquiles and the biscuits and gravy to split - both were DELICIOUS. We also got a biscuit with maple butter and jam to split and it was the best part. Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back!

I've been wanting to come here ever since I moved out of Chicago in 2017 and I think I hyped it up too much for myself. I used to work at dollop coffee back in 2017 and they were just about getting ready to open up the diner around that time.. so for years, I was dreaming of how amazing this food will taste. I loved the potatoes. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Very filling. My girls all it the Mac n cheese and my daughter said it was the best she's had! However, overall, with the ambiance, service, food, and seating.. I have to rate it a 3/5. It wasn't hands down, but also wasn't terrible. Just mediocre. A regular diner feel with decent food.

This place sells itself short. My friend and I had our hearts set on eating at a particular restaurant in Andersonville. Unfortunately, they were closed, and then I remembered I always wanted to try Dollop, which was conveniently down the street. I always thought that this diner was adorable and had a certain charm. It rained most of the morning, which affected the interior, specifically one table near a window which I found out because the waiter warned us and anyone who considered sitting on the spot. Why they didn't just clean the puddle or move the table is beyond me. Ok, let's talk food. I've been seeing images of the chicken and waffles and Immediately got intrigued, so I got that with a side of potatoes and two eggs. My companion got the Umami Bomb Burger which looked and, according to her tasted good. My meal was Delicious. The chicken and potatoes were seasoned very well. I don't know who the chief was, but they know their doing. Overall the experience was perfect for a chilled back launch over great conversation. The only thing that didn't give this place a higher score was the service was a bit lacking. I didn't get any refill on my coffee or water. The waiter wasn't rude or anything, just not as attentive. It would help if you had people who believe in the potential of the space and could speak to the quality Dollop provides. The food was great and needed a better salesperson. 3 1/2 of 5

The one thing I miss about living in the south are our diners. $13 for A waffle. Just one very basic average nothing special waffle. Chicago has some amazing restaurants worth the price but many diners like this one is over rated and over priced.

It's a cute little spot on a corner in Andersonville. The service was quick and friendly. The menu has a bunch of options and is vegetarian friendly even! I saw a baby as well, so it's also kid friendly. It's a nice breakfast spot but nothing special in terms of most of the items. Best things: donut ( old fashioned and so yummy- five stars for that!) and the whipped butter on the toast. I didn't love the flavor of the porcini gravy. It was a bit strong but the biscuit underneath was good. The eggs and toast were typical eggs and toast. Nothing special. The home fries also were pretty standard to me compared to what the reviews say. Overall it's decently priced so you really get what you pay for here. It's worth a stop to try but I won't also go out of my way to go back.

I ordered delivery this morning. The food came in record time which is suspect to begin with because 6 minutes passed since my order was recognized to be prepared until it being picked up. My order was delivered about 20 minutes after I put it in and I do not live super close. With that being said, the order of (3 pieces) bacon is really good. It is too bad it arrived cold. I am not sure if they sent out pre-prepared food or not, or the driver didn't have a hot bag. There is no way it should be cold if it was delivered about 10 minutes after it was picked up after 6 minutes of preparation. Next, the 2x2x2 "special." That also arrived cold. Again, the (2 pieces) bacon is pretty good. The scrambled eggs (two eggs?) weren't remarkable. They also seemed to be one jumbo egg or two small eggs, which for the price of the dish is not a great value ($11.49.) The (2) pancakes were kind of sweet, but not bad and of good size. Last, the side of wheat toast w/ house maple butter and strawberry preserves. Ok, the description says 2 pieces of wheat toast. What it really is, is one slice cut in half! The maple butter and strawberry preserves are very good but, if you say 2 pieces send two slices, not 1 slice cut in half! I ate the entire meal and yet am still hungry. Their portion sizes suck particularly on eggs, side of bacon, and toast. Oh well, you live and you learn. I won't be trying again. The food while ok to decent seems to be the work of very cheap ownership. I can get a meal of the same cost as this at another breakfast spot while not be able to finish it and have leftovers. Edit: After waking up later on in the afternoon/early evening I had 2 bouts of extremely watery number two. Never again...

ordered a sandwich and an iced latte.... $30.00 with tip?? i- i. i- um,.. i guess it really isn't worth it to eat out...

Wow what can I say I absolutely love this place as an Australian from Sydney were pretty spoilt for choice with amazing coffee and places for breakfast. I have to say dollop delivers with their amazing double shot coffee and food options for both breakfast and all day menu you'll be certainly be able to get something to tantalise your taste Budz just as I did even if I did have to fly for 24 Hours! From when you arrive your host is super friendly and certainly their to make your experience that somewhat more comfortable. Thanks guys I'll be back!!

Yesterday me and boyfriend went there for lunch. He had a cheeseburger, potatoes, and lemonade. I had coffee and chicken biscuit sandwich. Our food was hot and good. The service was great and the server was friendly with a nice smile. Cute diner in a cool neighborhood. We will come back for sure.

Passed this place a thousand times (on the bus). Had the opportunity to get some breakfast before an appointment. Great food, service, and coffee. Breakfast and lunch options.

We love this place overall. The wait staff is awesome and friendly and the food is usually reliably yummy. I'm only writing this meh review becuase I care about this place and want them to stay on their toes... had a breakfast this week that was really not good enough.... Came only medium warm (as evidenced by the fact that cheese (which supposedly came IN the scramble but instead was sprinkled on top) was unmelted- and the eggs - a scramble with cherry tomatoes and asparagus- was flavorless and the asparagus were past their prime. None of the ingredients had their own flavor... it was just flat and uninspiring. C'mon guys!! Scrambled eggs- you gotta do better! Also, a friend had the pancakes and they were undercooked in the center. An off day for the kitchen for sure.

Want to pay $10 for a glass of orange juice? I watched the "bartender" pour a mimosa that was 95% orange juice and 5% champagne. Couldn't tell if her family owned the place or if she decided to skimp on her own. Either way, not worth stopping for a drink.

Always and great comfortable. I have a nice time here, and I love the large windows letting you see the rest of the street. It feels like a second home.

Solid diner food and experience. I got the 2x2x2. The food was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. I really enjoyed the ambiance and people watching from our table by the windows. Service was good, and prices were reasonable.

Awful experience, they had me wait 30 minutes for my sandwich, when it was already ready when I got there, because the employees can't be bothered to read. The sandwich was not good and over priced. Never going here again.

I'm glad Dollop's in the neighborhood. A quick and easy option for us, always fast and delicious. Fried chicken sandwich is my favorite, followed by the Chicken biscuit and Chicken and Waffles.

This place has generally good food but service is not good. Ordered breakfast & coffee through Uber today and they forgot the bacon. Tried calling them & now they're not answering the phone. They have forgotten things in a past order as well. When you spend $42.00 on an order you'd like to think they have the presence of mind to get it right and also answer their phone.

I don't know if I'd give this place a second chance. I don't have high expectations for a coffee shop--decent coffee and pastries. I sat at the counter and got my coffee promptly but waited for 15 minutes for my pastry and there was only one other customer at the time.

I ordered once because it was heavily advertised. Biscuits and mushroom gravy. It was just okay. Talked to my son, and he felt the same way about his order. Very expensive for the portion size. I ordered in, so can't comment about the restaurant itself. The single meal was $25 delivered. No leftovers. The biscuit was flaky, but a quarter of a hundred dollars for one meal means no repeat orders from our family.

Good food and good service. The Asian sloppy Joe was something different for me to try and I enjoyed it. Also ordered the cheese curds...yum.

Spotty service issues in the past seem to have cleared up. The breakfast sandwich is my favorite in town. The crispy potatoes and onions rings are a hangover delight. Friendly staff.

Service was so-so, coffee was okay and the biscuits with sausage gravity was disgusting horrible. The tasteless gravy had a bunch of tasteless sausage cut into tiny cubes - it reminded me of the little can of gourmet cat food. I'm sure the cat food has more flavor. Unappetizing and I don't recommend the place... otherwise fine.

Who knew! Apparently unbeknownst to me, Dollop opened its first diner in Chicago, and it's good. Giant windows throughout and high ceilings make it light and bright. A retro-iish front counter service welcomes diners and a long hallway leads to light bright back iindoor seating and a large outdoor patio. Food is good, lots from locally sourced farms and the service is excellent. Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of food, venue and service. Easy street parking.

Went here during the pandemic and sat outside. The staff was very accommodating to the two dogs we brought and I thought the service was great personally. The coffee was pretty good and my fiances salad was good too. The croque madame was delicious but I agree with the other reviews in saying two slices, thinner Sourdough bread maybe better. Next time I will try something else because this croque madame is not on par with the one from pHlour. The pancake supreme was absolutely incredible and the fruit toppings tasted super fresh and delicious. Overall the pricing was a little high but nothing different from any other Andersonville brunch places. Will have to come here for lunch one day.

Great, reasonably priced diner in Andersonville/Uptown area. We sat outside on a weekend morning. The service was friendly and the food was great. I really liked my BLT. Will be back!

Delightful spot - good coffee, of course, and great upscaled diner plates. Can get quite crowded on the weekends.

Food was average. Restaurant was in need of deep cleaning. Server was nice. No refills on iced tea at $4 per glass. Server did not indicate that it would be an extra charge - it just showed up on the bill. Will not make any special effort to visit this restaurant in the future since there are so many more appealing restaurants in the neighborhood.

The food and atmosphere are great and feels like better value for your money than some other local breakfasts. Service was not super attentive but good enough

Dollop Diner is a solid brunch spot (haven't tried their lunch menu). Portions are generous, food is good, and -- best of all, for vegetarians like me -- there are plenty of options with mushroom gravy! The first time I went to Dollop, I was thrilled to see a mushroom biscuit + gravy on the menu because not many brunch places offer a veggie friendly version of that dish. On my most recent visit, I had the chilaquiles and left very satisfied with my experience.

I came here for Andersonville restaurant week. Got the croque madame with a latte for $10. Everything tasted great but I wish they made the sandwich with 2 pieces of bread instead of one. The normal price of this sandwich is $8 whixh is a bit steep. We tried a biscuit as well and it was fantastic. The tables are a bit close together so be prepared for that. There was a cute outdoor area which will be great when the weather gets better. The service was ok but not the best for a Sunday morning...took while to get our coffees. I want to come back and try the other food as the menu looks amazing.

Dollop Diner has steadily improved since opening as they've taken suggestions, and this is a place that I'm happy to return to. The best is their ironic bulletin board of trashy Yelp reviews. Nice. The switch to table service was a good idea, and saves an awkward line at the door when they're busy. Place still feels informal enough to camp with a laptop and coffee or grab any-day brunch with a group of friends. Chicken biscuit is bigger and hasn't been dry like the first few times I had it. Staff are still consistently friendly. The vibe is still big glass and understated-sarcastic-retro, so I still like it. Happy this Dollop continues on track.

I've eaten here twice now. Once was for the Croque Madam, which wasn't what I expected. It was more deconstructed, after the initial "hmm, this isn't right" I ate it and wasn't disappointed. Absolutely delicious. Second, I had chicken and waffles. Always a good combo and this didn't disappoint. With such friendly service, I can't wait for the new location on Montrose to open.

The staff is incredibly kind and the food is always amazing! This is my go-to place to bring friends and family visiting from out of town and it always blows them away. There is often a bit of a wait on the weekends, but other than that there are no complaints!

As far as cafe spots, this place is adorable. The aesthetics are on point. It has wide windows, checkered floors and this retro front counter that looks as if there could be a sock hop at any moment. It's a perfect spot for catching up with friends whom you haven't seen in quite a while. And that's exactly what my friend and I did. We decided to check out this diner and grab breakfast or lunch. Be prepared for a wait especially if you are going for weekend brunch though. My friend and I were at the tail end of the brunch boom, so we were able to sit for a bit longer to order coffee after brunch. Now onto the food! I ordered the avocado toast. The toppings including watermelon radish, avocado mash, cilantro, and a fried egg on top. The spread was nice. However, even with all the toppings, I found the toast a bit too dry as it was quite a thick slice. Given what it was, one slice of toast, I felt like the prices seem to be a bit steep (almost $9). Overall, the environment is great for brunch with friends, making it an 'a-OK' for me.

A solid new option for breakfast/brunch here in Brunch Country. It's got the feel of an old timey diner, but with an update. The back patio looks fantastic. Came here and had the pork sandwich. It didn't wow me. Since I am in the neighborhood, I'll probably come back and give it another chance. Definitely worth a try. Good coffee.

Cute place, discovered they have outdoor tables way in the back. Had an OK vegetarian omelette and was allowed to substitute potato salad for fried potatoes. Unfortunately the portion size was only about 1/3 what I expected. Came with nothing else, No toast no garnish. Bottomless coffee turned out to be two small cups, only, of not very good burned tasting coffee -- And this is a coffee bar. Server never asked if food was OK, never asked if I wanted to order anything else, such as another side or a pastry. So I didn't, although I would have. I will not hurry back

WOA! This place is an upscale greasy spoon and is super yummy! on a whim, i had the soup of the day, Watermelon Gazpacho. I don't like watermelon whatsoever but i asked for a sample because i was curious. I loved it and ended up ordering a bowl. It was just enough salt and sugar to make the watermelon taste exceptional! I also had the homemade cheese curds - delish! I was told that everything on the menu is homemade. Everything on the menu looked really good, I'll definitely be coming back for dinner.

In brief: Do not eat here. Beyond bad service. Really expensive for tiny portions. Long wait for over-cooked food. Basic misunderstanding of how to use an espresso machine. So, did I really just pay $30 to have to bus my own table and beg a horribly disinterested staff person for napkins? Yes, yes I did. But I'm not even sure that's the worst of it. This place place is pretty much a disaster. As others have noted, it is not a diner. There is no waitstaff. You order when you walk in the door. The person taking your order is not particularly friendly. The rest of the staff tries to avoid eye contact. Perhaps they are ashamed of how terrible the experience is here? We ordered the $7 pancakes and the $12 2/2/2 breakfast, and a cortado. The barista did not know how to make a cortado, and instead brought an espresso. To add insult to injury, they were out of cream and only had skim milk to put in it. The food took about 40 minutes to arrive. The pancake portion was insultingly small given the price of the plate. On the breakfast platter, the over-easy eggs were badly overcooked. They actually started turning customers away shortly after we sat down. We felt bad for the manager who was very calmly trying to keep things together in the kitchen. Based on the other reviews, I don't think these were one-time issues. Hopefully they can find a way to reboot the place as an actual diner with friendly staff and decent portion sizes?

This Dollop cafe is considered a diner, which I love and have been multiple times. There are more option with food and the space it has. Though it manipulates cafe-goers that it is smaller, it's actually very expansive and pretty private. This Dollop is very cozy but has a nice diner aesthetic to the way it looks. The service is incredibly nice and if you need to use the wifi, the workers are so kind to give you the password when they see you on a device. To the food, I got a small Mac 'n Cheese ($4.99) and regular home fries ($3.99). The macaroni isn't as superior to other places, but for something small and easy, it's enjoyable to eat. Would I get it again? Nah, but it was a nice snack before I had my real dinner. The fries were an accommodating bite size for a regular person and also perfect as a small snack. Obviously, each Dollop is different. The aesthetic, food and drinks are complimentary to where they are. Would I recommend these coffee shops (and diners) for a quick bite? Yes! A place to study or do any work? Yes! Is it a bit overpriced in some aspect? Yeah, but if you plant yourself in a Dollop, you'll sink into their comforting ambience and complimentary wifi.

We really wanted to like this place but were sorely disappointed. First of all, as others have noted, it's not a diner. You order at the counter, which was backed up and had a line, and then get a buzzer to pick up your food when it's ready. We were given coffee in paper cups and plastic cups for the self-serve water. You have to get everything, including ketchup, salt, pepper, napkins, silverware, yourself. We ordered two small coffees, a side of eggs with a side of sausage (they don't have just an egg platter on the menu so it's a la carte) and a breakfast sandwich with bacon. After waiting for over 15 minutes, our food was ready, and it was underwhelming at best. The breakfast sandwich ($7.50) had one egg, which is fine, but the roll was too large, and there was less than one piece of bacon on it. It tasted like a spicy mayo sandwich with some hints of egg and bacon flavors. The food has no presentation, no sides or garnish, it's just on a tray or in a basket with wax paper underneath. The prices are much too high for the portions, and the cafeteria style doesn't match up with the name/design of the place. Probably won't return unless they lean on the actual diner side more - wait staff, coffee in mugs with refills, better potion sizes. Otherwise, there are many better places in Andersonville.