Golden Apple Grille & Breakfast House

The food was pretty good, average price for the area. I meant to take more pictures but it's definitely got that vintage diner vibe but without the over the top added instagram LED signage. It feels like I just hopped into the 70s or something to grab a cup of joe. Everyone who worked there was super nice. If you want iced coffee, keep in mind they don't actually serve it iced (latte or coffee) they just give you a cup of ice on the side!! Overall, I'd eat there again! I could imagine if it was a super crowded time it might be a little more difficult to enjoy as all the space is well used with booths fairly close together.

24 hour diners are so cool, this place has all the old Smokey vibes. It’s cute and full of characters. We came here around 11am on a Saturday. There was no wait to get seated. We sat outside, all got breakfast items, they had a lot of kid options and dealt with my older family members difficult requests (like asking too many times for specific items). The wait staff were kind. I got an over easy egg and hash browns. My partner got the chili omelette (totally had beans). It was all good. The coffee was great, and the service was right. The food came out quickly.

I come here for a monthly meet up with friends and we are a big group. Linda is usually our server and she does such a great job at making sure everyone has what they need in a timely manner. The extensive menu is also great and mostly delicious food. Would definitely recommend this place for bigger groups.

The quantity is good but the quality needs improvement such as the steak was very tough i ordered medium well it was more rock solid well done. Also the food isn’t seasoned. The multigrain pancakes weren’t cooked all the way through. The only thing I enjoyed were the eggs. Hopefully your experience is better.

Amazing diner located in Lincoln Park. I went there for lunch at 4 PM on a weekday, and it was quite empty. I ordered a skillet and it was prepared quickly in no time. The service was lovely.

We went here after trying to go to Batter and Berries, but didn't want to wait an hour. This place was also slammed, but our party of 2 was seated right away. The elderly man who seated us was friendly and outgoing. Our server and others waiting on us were super attentive and responsive. When the food arrived, my date thought her meal came with pancakes. Our server said no, but turned around, grabbed a plate of freshly made pancakes and put them on our table. I can't count the number of times we were asked if everything was Ok. Everything was more than Ok. I can see why after over 50 years of 24/7 service this place has received so much attention and recognition. They are on their A game!

Solid early morning diner with everything you'd expect. Menu is very large and covers everything from breakfast to dinner. We went for an early 5am breakfast and really enjoyed both of our picks. The corn beef hash was well seasoned and generously portioned and the French toast had a bit of turmeric added to give it a nice golden color. Definitely worth your time off you're up early or stayed up too late.

Recently ordered from Uber eats. Had the worst cake and pie I've ever had. Tried to surprise my family with some treats after we were all sick last week. We finally felt better and wanted different items so we got some tonight. I have eaten at this diner several times and I remember the pie being good! This really was terrible. Not just OK. Feels silly that so many dessert options are available. Why get so many, which are clearly not homemade? Seems like a waste. So dry, chemical-ly, and flavorless.

My boyfriend and I go here regularly to grab breakfast. It's no muss, no fuss, which is what I want in a diner! You get a lot of food and it's all great. I also like that the hosts get you a seat quickly, and the runners have water and coffee down in a flash. All of the servers we've had are super nice -- they're friendly without being overly attentive, which is perfect for me. They have a great sense of humor and are always unruffled even during the busiest times. A lot of the seating is composed of window booths so you can look out on Lincoln Ave while you eat. Plus, they have grits!! If you're looking for something lavish/fancy, this ain't it, but it's a great breakfast spot that's delicious, fast, and affordable.

Came by with a friend after leaving a bar that was close by. Extremely pleased that it's 2024 and a 24 hour diner exists! Ordered a bloody Mary, steak skillet. Had the option of choosing toast or pancakes and chose pancakes. Finished the pancakes.. Couldn't finish the steak skillet in restaurant so definitely took it home. Menu selection has lots of variety just like a diner should!!

It's a diner with outdoor seating on Wellington across six corners with fair prices and a menu that basically has everything. I mean what more can you ask for? We had the chicken kabob, Monte Cristo, liver and onions. These are mostly classic diner items and I have no complaints. The plate portions are huge! Prices are fair. What's not to like. I think they're open late, if not 24/7. P.S the side cream of chicken soup was a standout

The Golden Apple is an okay spot, more so for breakfast foods than anything else. A major plus is the menu being your typical American fare and the restaurant is open 24hrs. I've eaten here about 4 or 5 times. It gets the job done. My kids love breakfast foods so that's why I've been here as many times as I have. The service is always quick and friendly. The restaurant is a nice size with a nice amount of booths, tables, counter seating and they have outside seating as well. They have sports on the tv's. I like that added touch. The food is just okay. It's not the best you'll ever have but it's not the worse either. The corned beef hash is my favorite. It's really tasty. There is street parking on both sides of the restaurant which is a bonus because their "parking lot" is literally 3 or 4 spots in the back by the garbage cans.

The good thing is it is open 24 hours and if you not looking to end up in a Dennys this is a good option. Food came fast, service was "available" The food quality was a little bit on the "open a bag for sauces, a can for fruits, and quick grilling items" side. The Massive menu though. Like a shockingly large menu. Which always says not everything in there can be good. But in the end, it made us not leave hungry since the portions were good. My question always is would I come back - and the answer is maybe - or more likely if there are no other options? It's more of a no for me, but I know that there are a lot of people who like this style of food and the way they prepare it. So in the end, if it's late at night and you are hungry give it a try and make up your mind! - one star gone for the mediocre food quality and one goes away since the service is just there, hard to understand sometimes, and did not know their (way to big of a menu) - two questions we had and twice the waiter needed to ask the manager (one question are your Milkshakes made with fresh fruit)

The owner is such a sweet guy and is always managing the breakfast rush like a pro!! We always pick up from there and never a wrong thing in the bag. And always has my syrup and butter in the bag!! Food is delish and the portions are huge!!

Biscuit and Gravy with Sausage contains no sausage But slimy goop. Absolutely DISGUSTING that I get this after over an hour wait. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DO NOT COME HERE

Went to the restaurant and Jaír was purposely put in my food. Then they topped it with extra cheese to hide the fact they contaminated my food. Disgusting experience all around. Waiter, manager, and cooks acted as if it was not big deal a lock of hair was found in my skillet. Yes a lock, a clump of hair sticking together due to being cooked in the food. As a cook myself it's unacceptable that to mess with someone's food in such a threatening way. 412am 6/6

First time at this Chicago institution. This is a quintessential 24/7 dinner with an extensive menu, Old School vibes, and a friendly staff. I'm new to Chicago and still searching for a good breakfast burrito that reminds me of Southern California. So, I tried the breakfast burrito here and it was just ok. The portion size is good and I like that it came with rice on the side along with salsa and sour cream. The burrito is filled with fluffy eggs, seasoned taco meat, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and refried beans. The refried beans are excellent and paired nicely with the ground beef. The large chunks of green bell pepper were a turn off and were overwhelming in terms it flavor and size. While I wouldn't order this item again, I would absolutely return here and order something different. Overall, it was a good experience and the breakfast burrito search continues!

Definitely gets the job done if you're looking for your basic breakfast overall. We got seated quickly for two people and they have menus on the table along with all your condiments right away. The server was prompt when we placed our order but the food itself in the kitchen took at least 25 minutes. The food came out hot, but the overall flavor of my country style steak breakfast was just okay. It was about $40 including tip and tax.

My son 7 yr old loves the Mickey Mouse pancakes. I love the fact that they are open 24 hours so when the kids are up at 5am I can take them out to breakfast instead of waiting for a place to open. It's always a great time and the kids get a balloon on the way out.

Ordered "steak" and eggs. Instead of getting steak, it was a frozen hamburger pattie. Brought this to the attention of the manager, without asking for anything in return. Manager rudely insisted that steak and hamburger pattie are synonymous. I asked him to confirm that he thinks hamburger pattie is what people have in mind when ordering steak and eggs. He insits hamburger pattie is exactly what people expect. They also failed to include the extra egg I ordered and paid for. Watch out.

Local spot and a fairly typical diner overall I think. Massive menu though. Like shockingly large menu. All the breakfast diner classics you expect plus typical sandwiches/burgers but then also pastas and random entrees. We went for brunch and got a couple skillets as well as a corned beef hash. The corned beef hash was probably the best thing we got there. It wasn't really anything overly special in terms of a corned beef hash, but it was still a good corned beef hash. The skillets were fine too. Everything was cooked well, plenty of food for a whole leftover meal too. There wasn't as much flavor or spice as I might've hoped for but it was fine. The gravy that it came with was not good though, do not get that gravy. Very bad. More like 3.5 stars...

Your quintessential diner with a menu that spans almost any traditional American plates. This time I got their skillet breakfast with steak. It was a hearty helping with loads of steak, green peppers and onions. I got an extra side of bacon which was perfectly cooked. My only gripe is that my bill almost hit $45, just for me. While I know prices are increasing these days and the meal was well sized, a diner meal should be more reasonably priced. Finally, I want to rave about the service. Everyone was super friendly, seated & served me promptly and were always ready to fill up my drinks. Above said, if you're in Lakeview and in need of a solid diner meal, do stop in.

We wandered through some neighborhoods on a cool rainy morning and stopped in for some breakfast at what looked like a typical diner/greasy spoon. It sounded perfect for the morning. Usually these are some of the best breakfasts in the world. The service was super quick and very personable. They were not busy and you could see the staff joking around with the regulars at the counter. I love to see that. So off to a great start! The food arrived and well, I wasn't impressed. The eggs were prepared as requested but not piping hot. I was disappointed with the French Toast. It wasn't terribly warm either and the orange color was a bit off-putting. It is almost like it was cooked in an area that previously cooked chorizo. The breakfast meat was fine but I prefer a crispier bacon. These felt like it was taken from a warming bin. Overall I was underwhelmed with the food but pleased with the service.

Great spot for a breakfast! My daughter and I were looking for a reliable neighborhood diner for Sunday breakfast near DePaul University and we found it at Golden Apple. This is a cozy but surprisingly large restaurant, with lots of tables and booths. We there super early -- 8:00 am -- on a Sunday which was also Easter, so we were glad it was open and also not crowded yet with the after-church crowd. There were plenty of tables available and we were seated in a comfy booth. I got the Country Skillet which is hash browns with cheese, sausage and veggies topped with a couple of eggs. Loved it - it was big and I could only get through half of it. There was a side of gravy that I didn't eat. I'm more of a white gravy person if there's gravy for breakfast, and this was brown and not to my taste. But no loss! The rest was great. Daughter got French Toast and eggs and enjoyed it. Service was attentive and prompt. My coffee cup was kept full. Metered parking right out front (and highly available at 8 am!). As we left, the first morning church service across the street was letting out, so we timed it right! I would definitely come back.

I came here for a mid morning breakfast and it was okay. The servers were nice but the food took a while. I ordered the strawberry banana French toast and the strawberries tasted like they were canned, the strawberry drizzle was way too sugary and tasted bad. I also ordered the hash browns and they were good but cold. Overall, the food was ok, the French toast itself was good and the hash browns tasted fine with pepper and salt added.

This place is such a hidden gem! The staff are so nice and the service is very fast and friendly. The food is delicious and fairly priced given the amount and quality of the food you receive! I forgot to take a photo before I started eating but the skillet is delish as well as the sandwiches. Also, the chicken noodle soup here is the best I've ever had in Chicago. This place never disappoints.

Biscuits and gravy was disgusting. Salty butter/ zero sausage. Looked like a day after Taco Bell. No bueno

French toast was excellent, bacon was solid and scrambled eggs (which most breakfast/brunch places somehow make taste like cardboard) were some of the best I've had when going out to eat breakfast. Waitress was kind; an overall pleasant experience as a visitor to Chicago. Would definitely go again next time I'm there!

No frills diner that serves anything you could want. The service was 10/10 and everyone was so sweet. The menu is huge and the portions are pretty big as well. Was this incredible food, no, but did it hit the spot - absolutely. Their breakfast is the way to go - the skillets and pancakes were great. Also love a place that still gives free refills on soda and coffee. Will definitely be back!

Not only is the food not that great, the service is horrible. Servers stand around looking at their phones. Skip it.

Gave me and my friends severe food poisoning on March 5th. I normally like this place but this was unacceptable, please be aware before eating here.

Always a solid choice! Great selection of options on the menu. The food is always fresh, and the service is friendly. Love the patio in warmer months!

A beacon in the rain after a late night of swaying to alternative/indie vibes at Schuba's Tavern. It's late, raining, and cold. The warm interior beckons my party and I inside and we are seated immediately. It's a diner's diner! Old schooly, strong coffee and a waitress that's been here for decades. Coffee was hot and well caffeinated, food did the job and the portions were big. In and out in a timely manner, would recommend.

We love this place. The food is consistently fantastic and the staff are super friendly. This is my go to breakfast place in Chicago!

I'm new to Chicago from at Atlanta and my wife and I noticed this restaurant on the way home from a late night event and decided to give it a try. As we entered the restaurant we wasn't greeted in an manner and as we asked an employee where can we sit they quickly told us anywhere. We sat for 45 minutes as the staff catered to other people outside of color that came after us and we just decided to leave in disgust.

Everything every diner is always trying to be. Service was quick without being overbearing and food was incredible.

Got this off UberEats at like 2am all i gotta say is shattttttt golden apple made me buss a golden nuttt 5/5

Menu had a lot of options and the food was so good! Great service too, such a cute place! 10/10

Frozen food, pass the blame off and only open bc it's only thing open late night. Can't make a pancake? Cold bacon?

This place is a Chicago institution and they've been doing better and longer than you've been around. The quintessential Chicago diner experience with a too big menu that will literally offer you anything, waitresses that have worked here for decades, the exactly perfect neon sign, deep, comfortable booths, THE BEST PIES IN TOWN, and, of course, being open 24 hours. The atmosphere is just what you want, somebody at the counter complaining about the bullssoxcubsbears with Muzak going over a muted WGN broadcast. There's a quiet couple enjoying a quick breakfast before work, in the back, some young kids still up from being out all night with the right menu for them (and the folks running the place knowing to set them in the back to let everybody just let everybody be themselves. There is always a mom or dad and their young kid having the best breakfast of their lives with the waitresses just fawning over that kid who has been coming here since they were born. When it's warm you can sit outside surrounded by ferns across the street from an old mortuary home they have been "renovating" for 20 years. You will encounter business men, theatre artists (the Atheneum is across the street) churchgoers, punk rockers and everyone else there. All hours of the night and day. There's a reason This American Life devoted a whole show to following the place for 24 hours. It's a Chicago place filled with true Chicagoans. They come in smiling and hungry and leave full and satisfied. It's the first restaurant my daughter had ever been and they made her Mickey Mouse pancakes. She'll be in college in a year. She said the place feels like home. If you don't dig this place, it's not them. YOU'RE doing it wrong. They have nothing to prove. So come in, get the gypsy banquet or corned beef hash, laugh a lot, drink too much coffee, grab a dum-dum on the way out and be happy you got to experience a legend.

This Chicago standout is just awesome! Their service, foods and overall history is a big plus for Chicagoans such as my wife and I. Keep up the awesome care! Cheers!

Walked in at 6pm on a Tues evening and was seated promptly...bus boy came by and dropped off water ... and then they ignored us for the next ten minutes. No one ever came by and said be right there or anything. The place had a dozen people in the whole restaurant ... looked like a mom and her two sons were the waitstaff. Since we can go many places and be ignored, we left. Hope ythis isn't their usual.

WOW THIS PLACE IS TERRIBLE it all started w their iced vanilla coffee that is advertised as "delicately sweet, yet surprisingly bold coffee flavors" but what I received was vanilla milk with a splash of coffee, it was warm & gross. Then the food arrived & the real grossness began. The chicken soup was literally vile colored, the fries were warm & crunchy but it somehow tasted like raw potatoes inside (HOW DO YOU EVEN DO THIS?), I couldn't even finish half my wrap or fries. My partner also hated her breakfast meal, mediocre would be an understatement. This terrible experience somehow cost $45 bucks... HOW?! Really don't recommend at all.

As other reviewers have indicated, this place has gone down hill from a delivery perspective. I placed an order and was quoted 45-55 mins, but actual delivery time was two hours. More than twice the quoted time. In addition, the order had the following issues: 1) food was ice cold. Some things such as French fries and Moss sticks just aren't the same reheated... 2) missing items: ordered two sides of ranch, received none. 3) wrong items: received cream of chicken soup instead of chicken noodle. 4) food was poorly packed. One dish was so poorly packed my guess is it was upside down, and one of the soups leaked all over the bag and onto a sandwich. 5) no crackers for soup or utensils or napkins included. When I called the guy on phone blamed GrubHub. GrubHub actually addressed their issues, but Golden Apple did not....

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Perfect spot for a hungover breakfast. True diner atmosphere. Great service. Every dish I've gotten has been good.

Oh boy, this place leaves everything to the imagination. I was randomly convinced into ordering takeout from Golden Apple Grill. I should've known based off the average of 3.5 stars that it was going to be a so-so experience. We placed our order through Grubhub which was an easy enough experience. The food arrived within the given the estimated timeframe, which is not difficult since you always get a large timeframe for food delivery. When the food arrived it was an Alaska level of cold. Everything that arrived was ice cold to the point of me having to reheat everything. I originally tried my dish before reheating it and the dish was disgusting. So naturally I thought the food being warmer would make it taste better but it was still gross. I was only able to eat the pancakes that came with the dish. I was extremely disappointed because the food was hella expensive and I could only eat a small portion of the dish. Not worth the extra calories...

If you eat here, stick with ordering breakfast food. I ordered a late night burger to-go and this is what my burger looked like. It's like someone took a chunk of the meat out and then threw it on the bun. My friend got pancakes that were amazing, but this cheeseburger was disappointing to say the least. At least they gave me the extra pickles I asked for. Not much burger to put them on though.

Amazzzzing food and service. Love coming here in person but I just ordered last night desert for Pi Day and the pie is pretty big for $7 and the banana split was massive. There's always so good and good comes out so fast. Management is even sweeter than our desert(:

Came in late night after work for some food. My server Taylor was amazing, she was incredibly sweet and attentive. This was my first time and will be back. Food was alright, but then again it was 3am. Love the atmosphere, great people watching late at night.

Broad menu, great hours, good service. It's hard to find a reliable diner of this caliber anymore, and I'm so glad Golden Apple remains a consistent option. Nice little parking area for us out-of-towners, too!

Super disappointing that I had a nice cooked hard bread tie in my breakfast tonight. I have never had this happen and I was stunned that this was even presented to me. How did they not see this?! I guess that's beside the point. They still sent this. Signed sealed delivered. Spare yourself. I'd give no stars if I could. Why haven't they changed this yet? *facepalm*

Very good food - lots of choices - very nice neighborhood vibe in Lincoln Park Chicago! Our waitress was so amazing and helpful - loved it!

Golden Apple is my go-to diner when I order in and want good, hearty portions and tasty food for a fair price. Delivery via DoorDash/Seamless, etc. is fast and efficient and my orders always arrive hot and packaged well. Today I got the Hobo Skillet and then a cup of chili for later on when I know I still won't feel like cooking. I tasted the chili when it arrived because it was hot and it was soooooo good. Incredibly flavorful but not too spicy. Can't wait to finish that this afternoon. Hobo skillet is my brunch dream come true. The eggs were fluffy and the hash brown/mushroom/pepper/cheese combo is divine. Flavors mesh so well together. And even better - it came with a free side of two pancakes! Highly recommend you try this place. Yum yum!

We ordered the Apple cinnamon waffles but received French toast. Do NOT get the continental breakfast... literally 1 egg and 2 baby sausage links. Not worth it. And only gave 2 syrup packets.

Credit where it's due. Delicious french toast, smothered in egg mixture that made them look yellow, but It was soft and moist. Great scrambled eggs. Good grilled cheese. Not bad for 3am midnight munchies. Wished their Uber menu was more organized.

This was the first and last time I'll come here. It was expensive for bad food. We paid $40 and we're no where near full because we couldn't finish anything we ordered. I got the continental breakfast; french toast, sausage and eggs. I'm not a huge egg person and the egg was the only thing I could finish. The rest tasted awful. My stomach hurt almost immediately after eating. My partner got a wrap and wasn't able to finish half. They're a huge fries person and only ate a couple they were so bad. They tasted undercooked. Also the table we were sat at was covered in sugar or salt and we had to clean it off ourselves.

Menu said "meaty pork chops" and clearly not based on the picture. Fries came out cold. Rolls were a day old. Service was mediocre and waitress was standing around and never offered a refill. I won't be back. Don't waste your time.

Questionable service Waited 25 minutes to get order Waited another 40 minutes to get food I got 1/3 of the items I ordered Love the waiter but hate to see it