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Name: Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House
Address: 2294 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647
Telephone: (773) 276-2215
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.94

Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House

2294 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647

(773) 276-2215
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Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House Menu

Homemade Soup

Cup

Bowl

"Carry-Out" Bowl

"Carry-Out" Quart

Grilled Cheese and Bowl of Soup
Fresh Salads

Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Breast Salad

Mixed Greens Salad

Greek Salad

Stuffed Avocado

Julienne Salad

Chef's Salad

Tossed Salad
Triple Decker Clubs

Bacon Lettuce & Tomato Club with Mayo

Ham & Cheese Club

Turkey Club

Chicken Breast Club
Steaks & Chicken

Skirt Steak "Arrachera" Dinner

New York Steak Dinner

Pork Chops "Chulettas" Dinner

Chopped Beef Steak Dinner

Chicken Breast Dinner

5pc Chicken Fingers

Country Fried Steak Dinner
Stir Fry Bar

Stir Fry Chicken

Stir Fry Steak "Arrachera"
Grandma's Favorite

Baked Meat Loaf

Hot Roast Turkey Plate
That's Italian

Spaghetti

Chicken Parmigiana

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Homemade Soup

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Fresh Salads

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Triple Decker Clubs

Bacon Lettuce & Tomato Club with Mayo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham & Cheese Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Steaks & Chicken

Skirt Steak "Arrachera" Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York Steak Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pork Chops "Chulettas" Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chopped Beef Steak Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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5pc Chicken Fingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country Fried Steak Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Stir Fry Bar

Stir Fry Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stir Fry Steak "Arrachera" [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Grandma's Favorite

Baked Meat Loaf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Roast Turkey Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
That's Italian

Spaghetti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Parmigiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Tyler P.

If you're looking for a cute diner atmosphere, this is it!! The service is warm and friendly, not to mention quick paced and efficient! Menu is off the hook with items like "Cheesecake stuffed French toast!" Used to go frequently for morning breakfast and easy for people to meet as the California blue line is right next to it.
(5)
Liz S.

Hungover from a night of drinking? Pull up your pants, put on a shirt and head to Cozy Corner for some grease. This is one of those older breakfast joint where you can see the guys behind the counter making your food....definitely makes me feel better knowing that the cook can't spit in your food without *someone* noticing. Also, the waitresses that work here are super cute. They call you doll and dear and it's just one of those places where they remember all their regulars. Oh, and another plus is that if you're here at 10am and want a burger they wont laugh at you.
(4)
Angela T.

As I was leaving, the gal at the counter, Nery, said she was thinking of getting t-shirts made that say, "I survived Sunday morning at the Cozy Corner." Yes, it was insanity but the staff and cooks keep pace and put out a decent meal at a super reasonable price. I told her everything was great and she said she was happy if people left feeling they got the same kind of breakfast they would have made for themselves at home. If this is their mission, they have succeeded. The stuff isn't spectacularly complex, just simply prepared homestyle food done quickly and within your budget. I am glad to have this little gem on my corner.
(4)
Sara S.

Love this place! The joint came recommended to me by two fellow townies of LS and it did not disappoint. The joint runs like a well-oiled machine and the waitstaff is happy to help, not burnt-out and grouchy from the constant turning of tables like those in NYC. It is also fun to watch the meticulous and swift cooks flip eggs and move tickets like no body's business! I had an omelet and home fries. It came with a side of salivaceous salsa. My friend had the hungry man french toast. I had a bite of his French toast that was the best diner, no fuss French toast ever! Even the toast was incredible, thick and perfectly toasted. I was there three day a ago and am still having thoughts of the seemingly simple omelet breakfast. It is busy and now I know eggsactly why, so get there early.
(5)
Brett W.

I've only been to this place twice so far and I already live in utter fear that the obnoxious host of the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" is going to somehow discover it and thus ruin it for everyone. It would go something like this: Spiky Haired Food Network Dude (SHFND): So what kind of stuff sells the best here man? What do you cook up that just drives all those cats out there wild?! Hispanic Chef: Well, most people like all the normal stuff. SHFND: You guys have got like, things with peppers and tomatoes and other wild ingredients dude! Is that like, you know, you adding your own personal flare to the typical diner menu, dude?! Hispanic Chef: ... ... ... Then they let him cook something, because on every show they HAVE to let him cook something. So they tell him how to do it the way they've been doing it for like, umpteen million years, and he of course doesn't do it that way so he screws it up, and then off camera the Hispanic chef is cursing in his native language about this dumbass gringo that looks like that dude Goku from Dragonball Z swallowed a whole goat while he fixes whatever said fat Goku dude fucked up. Then we're back from a commercial break, and the dude is walking around the place, making all the patrons noticeably uncomfortable. Some old Polish couple is obviously just trying to enjoy their eggs and coffee, and this guy's asking them if their breakfast makes them want to show everyone their "O" face. Then he samples the food on camera, which they also HAVE to let him do, and his reaction is a string of Swingers references that undoubtedly leave the owner speechless. SHFND: Dude, you don't know it man, but this California omelette, dude it is sooooo money! Ohmygoddude do you even know what you're frickin' doin' here?! So money! Owner: ... ... ... So yeah, Spiky Haired Food Network Dude, stay the hell away.
(5)
Jessi L.

I don't have anything against a fancy brunch but all I wanted this morning was diner French Toast, crispy bacon and eggs over easy. This place was perfect. Staff were polite (even kind!) and completely efficient. I loved sitting at the bar because their line guys are fantastic to watch. Breakfast was delicious and $18 for two people. Extra star because the waitress called me Honey when she refilled my coffee.
(5)
Shannon D.

Cozy Corner...I love you. You are always friendly, quick, affordable and delicious. I'm sad that you have limited hours, but it's okay...I know you need your rest. I love you, I hope we are together forever. Your roasted turkey sandwich...your broccoli soup. mmmmm
(5)
Amanda P.

Pretty much a normal family style restaurant except the bright point was the stuffed french toast it was OMG good!
(4)
Rochelle G.

Yes it can be crazy crowded on the weekends but the yummy breakfast burrito and that homemade salsa makes it all worth while. I've been going to Cozy for a couple of years now...too much I guess as Penny the waitress loves to give me flack. Hopefully you dont have a nearby table cause if I ask her for more coffee she tell me no. Of course she's kidding. She certainly makes the place that much better. Soups are fab too. And that monte cristo,,,yum
(4)
Sarah-jayne M.

Everything in the other reviews about this place is true. It is a very small place so a wait is to be expected, especially on a weekend around brunch time. However, our wait was only about 15 minutes. The service was fast and concise. The coffee just kept on coming. The food is typical diner fair, no fancy arugula or Gruyere LOL Exactly what you need when you're hungry / hungover. My veggie skillet was very good, made with real fresh veggies, pancakes were good, coffee OK. Prices were reasonable. Since this is a small space there isn't really a lot time to sit around and gab as they are trying to get people in and out as quickly as possible. I understand this though so was not offended when our waitress asked if we were "ready". I'll definitely go back. Parking is a challenge in the lot but doable.
(4)
Sabrina R.

I've been going to this diner now for about five years, as I've lived less than four blocks away from it for about that long. I loved going there early in the morning when it wasn't crowded, when it was crowded on weekend mornings, didn't matter. Service was decent, decor was fun (until they remodeled), Maria was lovely. Just a good staple. I don't write many yelp reviews. I'm writing this one because I have to say that I think the prices are getting a little ridiculous. Yesterday I went in with some friends with the intention of getting something small and cheap and paid $3.59 for a bagel and cream cheese. $1 for one of those Philadelphia cream cheese cups. And most times, when I order a normal breakfast (omelet or something) and a cup of coffee, I end up paying $10-$12 with tax and tip. The food is alright but it's not worth that much. I feel like I always go there thinking that it would be the cheapest breakfast in the neighborhood. It's not. So, farewell Cozy Corner. I'll be going to Don Chema's from now on for breakfast out.
(2)
Alex K.

I go here quite often, live nearby. The food is regular diner food, but the execution is usually basically perfect. Ex: ordered eggs over medium (tricky to get right, if you have ever tried.) They come out with perfect medium yolks. Not over-easy, not over-hard. That's skill right there. The staff is also generally very nice. Downside: usually crowded, and usually VERY crowded at normal breakfast/brunch times.
(5)
Mya O.

Best Pancakes!!! Small place, but cozy ! for Breaksfast is perfect, for lunch perfect ! So far I tried and really recomend Chorizo Omelett , it's huge, but tasty. Chicken club sanwich with avocado, so good!! Good food! god price to beat this crazy economy!
(5)
Julie F.

I think this is one of the best - most solid breakfast diners in the neighborhood. Sometimes when you shlep into a diner you can come away feeling grimy but not at Cozy. It's clean, the staff is direct yet friendly, and you can sit at the bar and watch them make your breakfast. They have a parking lot and will also reimburse you for meter parking. There is a wait at peak hours but, that's life in the city I suppose.
(4)
Richie D.

My FAVORITE DINER in the city!! Yes, this place can get crowded, but if you're open to taking a seat at the corner, I'd recommend it. I have never seen cooks and waitresses work so quickly and efficiently. Other than the average diner decor with stainless steal and old signs, the older cashier/waitress made it an unforgettable experience. She was sooo friendly, talkative and made us feel at home. The food is good, nothing super special, but the diner environment could not be any more classic.
(5)
Yo U.

Cozy Corner offers great service, but it has a couple of wrinkles: (1) There should be maple syrup at every condiment station. No exceptions. If the owners won't allow this, then they should take care to deliver maple syrup with every order of french toast, pancakes or waffles. (2) Prices are far too high for breakfast. Even if it's good, a simple breakfast with coffee and juice shouldn't cost almost $12. (That's after adding in the extortionate amount that this place charges for hash browns. I mean, come on! They're just damned shredded and fried potatoes! Hash browns should come at no extra charge.)
(3)
Roberto F.

Pretty good place, and your typical diner, what makes a-typical is the fact that the food tastes pretty good. They have nice menu and people that work there are extremely nice. Pancakes are pretty good amd sandwiches are pretty good as well. A good place for the family to sit down or you just want to relax, better yet how about the fact that's it's right off the california stop. Check this place out if your in the mood for american style food or just want to have a good breakfast on the weekend.
(3)
Jillian G.

I am sorry Cozy that I thought it would work out better with that dude Bongo Room. He was a total asshole. That other guy Cafe Deluca, he was nice, but nothing like you. That short fling with that girl Toast...I'm sorry. Thanks for taking me back Cozy, I missed you. I always knew you were my real true love. I promise to never cheat on you again.
(5)
Rachelle B.

Good diner, great prices. Go early. My parents were staying overnight so we were all up early on a Saturday morning. We got to Cozy Corner at about 8:30 and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. After that.. it was over. Packed from about 8:45 a.m. on. Wait staff and hostess were all very nice.
(4)
g b.

best breakfast in logan sq! nothing fancy, but the second you walk in and see the mounds of hashbrowns sizzling in butter on the stove behind the counter, you too will be in love. the dear woman that takes names at the front door is sooo friendly, i want to take her home and make her my adopted grandmother. (just pray you don't get the weird guy, that will look at you like his panties are in a bunch (i'm pretty sure they are some kind of lace, chetah thong)) they serve eggs! just eggs, with hashbrowns and bacon and endless coffee! no special sauce. no stupid names. its just a good'ol fashion breakfast, the way god intended. which, i find, is hard to find, in chicago.
(5)
Jenny z.

4 stars for the food & service. 1 star for the fact that the condo monkeys haven't found it yet.
(5)
Colleen B.

I woke up this morning and knew exactly where I wanted to go: Cozy Corner. After a night of drinking the choice was easy. Great hash browns, big pieces of toast, friendly and quick service (as long as they aren't crazy crowded), and large but not excessive portions... it's basically the perfect diner. If you need the cure for a slow-feeling morning, as my husband noted, "this meal changed my day." See you again soon yummy hash browns!
(5)
Ryan S.

Cozy is my favorite breakfast spot in the area. It's cheap, fast, and welcoming. It gets pretty busy but turn around is fast so you never have to wait too long. I have no complaints for Cozy. Yeah, the bacon sucks sometimes and the bread has no flavor but what do you expect? As far as cheap diners go, this one is above par.
(5)
Jocelyn P.

Yeah, this place is good. Nice little diner for all your 3P.M. Saturday breakfast needs! Their french fries are amazing! French toast is nice-- not overly sugary or anything. I enjoy the Marilyn Monroe pictures on the wall here, too: not necessarily the ones you've seen a thousand times, but definitely some of the sexier shots.
(4)
Eleni M.

I love the food here, and the staff is really sweet. The downside is that it can get very, very busy, and when that happens, there's really nowhere to stand. When it's busy the wait isn't too bad (10 minutes for 2 people) but it can get a little annoying. Contrary to some other reviews, I don't think anything was really overpriced (though I have to say I've only ordered breakfast items). It's a nice little diner but I recommend avoiding going in the mornings.
(4)
Jeanne C.

I love Cozy Corner. I've been going there for a few years and have an elderly friend that's been going there since it opened in the 70's. The wait staff and owner know her and come over for small talk when we stop in. We always feel welcome. The chocolate chip pancakes are wonderful. The feta, tomato, and spinach omelet (I prefer with egg whites) is fantastic. The right amount of toppings to egg ratio. The hash browns are great when well done. The coffee is hot and decent and plentiful, which works for me.
(4)
Theresa K.

I used to live 2 blocks away from Cozy Corner and would go for breakfast once in awhile. This place reminds me of a ma and pa diner you would stopped in on a road trip. Very friendly staff, always busy, fast service and great breakfast "breakfast" food. This is a great place to check out if you just want a no thrills breakfast with good company at an affordable price!
(4)
Andrea H.

I have never once been slightly disappointed with the Cozy Corner (diner! and! pancake house!). I seem to go here for breakfast at least once a week, sometimes more, and it has always been very good. Sure, I could go to a more upscale "brunch" restaurant, and get hand-cut oven hash browns. But, here's the thing, that's not what I usually like with my breakfast. I like the shredded, fried on an ancient, efficient flat top, slightly greasy, perhaps frozen potatoes that are the standard at the Cozy Corner. My favorite breakfast (aside from endless good coffee and the sweet people who work there) always includes a pecan waffle. I learned to love the pecan waffle at the Waffle House near Antioch, and the real key to it, I've found, is to accompany all that sweetness with one, better two, savory side dishes. Even better is to get the bacon and top the pecan waffle with the bacon, hash browns on the side. I suppose my point here is that the pecan waffles at the Cozy Corner are the best I have had anywhere. Prices, of course, are stellar, too. And the service is great. Here, have some breakfast. They also have lunch and dinner foods, too, mais oui.
(5)
Poupee C.

Always a pleasure to stop in here while in town. This time around we had the strawberry french toast and the fiesta skillet...its worth the wait...because their service is good and fast!
(5)
Raq C.

So good! Best pancakes I've had in a while! Fast service and a cozy ca-ween to greet and meet you (except on Mondays...)
(5)
Jerry B.

Very friendly, good food. Hostess even remembered my wife's name from wait list, when we paid her. We were a little out of place (suburbanites), but so what.
(4)
Brenna O.

It took us a month since moving to Chicago to finally try Cozy Corner just down the street from us, and I am so happy that we finally made it through that door! We were totally starving at 2 o'clock on a Saturday, and even though it was pretty packed, we were able to get to a table quickly and place our orders with the friendly mama of the house. I got banana and chocolate chip pancakes, and they were so good. The chocolate had crusted on the outside and the bananas were molten in the middle (ow. my tongue.) and it all melted together to make the perfect combination. The turkey bacon was crispy and yummy, too! Apparently this is THE place to be for your diner food as it was full of other scruffy twentysomethings (and possible Yelpers!) so it was easy to feel right at home. We left completely satisfied and confident in the knowledge that if we need a quick breakfast pick-me-up that we can count on Cozy Corner at any time of the day.
(4)
R J.

All of the reviews about this place crack me up so much. First of all there is literally NOTHING special about this place at all. It is an average diner with average prices, and average service. To make matters even worse, they rush you out the door as soon as soon as you are done eating your average meal, which is just insulting. At a REAL diner patrons are encouraged to linger after their meal, finish their coffee, and chat with friends. Not here though. As soon as you walk in there is a sign reminding you to leave after you finish your meal (are you f-ing serious?!). In addition, there are employees that come up to your table as soon as you take your last bite (not exaggerating) and literally tell you to leave. Is this the type of "family atmosphere" that the reviews of this place speak of? I think not. After meeting a co-worker at this place and experiencing all of its ridiculousness, I stopped to wonder why it was so crowded. I mean our coffee was burnt, our waitress was border-line retarded, our ommelettes were over-cooked, and our hash browns were burnt. Why would so many people frequent such an average establishment that is blatantly disrespectful to its customers? Well the answer is simple: People just go to places because they think it's cool to do so. In this case people think cozy corner is cool because it's "divey" or "local" or "family-runned" or whatever you want to call it. Bottom line is that if this restaurant wasn't located on one of the trendiest corners on the north side, it would have failed years ago. However they are kept in business because all of the single-gear hipster trend-bots that buy into its schtick. Meanwhile they thank their loyal customer base how? By throwing them out on the street as soon humanly possible. What a great place! Average food, and rude service: Lets go here for breakfast! blech. With a plethora of great diners in this city, there is absolutely no reason to frequent this place. If you want the same food for a cheaper price with better service and a staff that will respect you go to the golden nugget for god's sake. So if you are a regular person that enjoys good food, good service, and a friendly atmosphere DO NOT go here. But if you are a trendy hipster douche who could care less about quality and would rather eat at a place just to feel kitchy and sweet than by all means head over to the cozy corner for some mediocre food, a horrendously obnoxious staff, and a general lack of decency.
(1)
Sarah E.

Cozy Corner Diner will surprise you. I usually don't go to diners since they are usually dirty and full of seedy people but this place was the complete opposite. The diner was immaculate and the staff very friendly. Even though every table was occupied, the owner worked fast to turn over the tables to limit the weight time. The grapefruit juice I ordered was a bit below par but the food was fantastic! The eggs were perfectly scrambled and the french toast was fluffy and light. The waitress was very polite and the prices were so affordable. I will definitely go back again.
(4)
Helen N.

Just simply fantastic!!! My first time at Cozy and I will be back - a big parking lot and some street parking. I was here Saturday morning to meet an old friend I haven't seen for seven years. I was a bit early... I was pleasantly greeted by Maria (affectionately known as "mama") and got on the waiting list. After about five minutes or so, mama saw me waiting and told me to sit at the counter to wait and she'll get me something to drink - so sweet. The moment I sat down, there was a glass of water in front of me - what service! My friend arrived and we were seated immediately. The meal was good - my Denver omelet was just okay but the service is impeccable. My coffee was always full - a major plus. We were at our table forever just chatting away... Mama came over and invited us to her section on the counter so her waitress can serve other customers (very understandable since it was so busy and we were done with our food). We sat at the counter for another thirty minutes and I know she could of sat people there as well. So, as we were leaving - with at least five customers crowding around mama - I yelled out "Bye Mama" and she made sure to make eye contact as she affectionately said "Happy New Year Helen! "
(5)
Sharlene K.

Not the most exciting dinner, but damn them for being so sweet and cheap! It's your standard diner fare with burgers and fries, but really, they're big thing is breakfast. They're only open till the wee hours of the afternoon. However, they are open at the crack of dawn or the closing of bars; however you usually approach 4 or 5 AM. If you suddenly find yourself stumbling out of the Whirlaway or some really smashed up art-kid Logan Square party, remember: $2.99 breakfast at 4 am. IHop, eat your heart out, because you are not the only provider of an excellent $2.99 breakfast. I'm going to spell it out, because you can't all-caps numbers: TWO.NINETY-NINE breakfast. Some of the best/cheap french toast with oodles of strawberries on top. They have some of the best scrambled eggs too. They are so buttery and fluffy. It's nothing fancy with organic jubijub berries or roasted tellicherry peppers, but it's straight up, quality, road-side diner, breakfast. And like all great breakfast joints in Chicago, expect a wait (20-30 min) on a Saturday or Sunday morning. PS. No matter the crowd or time, the staff is always super sweet. The big mama at the counter who owns the joint will always thank-you and call you pet names like honey or darling and genuinely mean it. The waitstaff will apologize for delays and service you with smiles. Useful side note: This is the cheapest decent skirt steak you can get in Chicago. The skirt steak (AKA carne asada) is butcher fresh and cooked well for $5.99.
(4)
Jack J.

It's crazy busy here but for a good reason. The food is really good and really cheap!
(4)
Samantha G.

This place is very dear to me. My grandparents introduced me to this place when I was a kid and I've loved it ever since. I don't get why some people expect to be treated like royalty when they walk into places. It's obvious it's busy, there are always people waiting there before and after you. Why? Because the food is good. If you want a place to eat and chat, you can do that here. But if you want to recite your whole life story after you finish eating, then no; this is not the place for that. Anyone who has worked anywhere should be able to understand that when you have a high volume of people, you need to speed things up a bit. And they do this by asking you if they can take your plate away, etc. If they were rude, then there must be a reason. I've seem plenty of rude people complain about the service as they eat. The food is great, the prices are fair, the people that work here are nice and always ask how we're doing. My only complaint is that they redecorated; I miss the Beatles and Elvis pictures.
(5)
Brooks G.

Location -- right near the brown line -- easy to get to. Food -- lots of it and really tasty -- we had the Mexican omlette and the Mexican skillet -- held us for the day. Great service, good price for the amount you get. Put this one on your short list!
(4)
Kathleen A.

For years, I lived within walking distance of this fine place. I knew most of the waitstaff and Mama would always greet me with a hug and a kiss and give me some kind of candy when I left. I've tried nearly everything on the menu, and have never been dissappointed. I normally order the hungry man breakfast which are the pancakes, bacon, and eggs. If I'm really hungover I'll ask for a side of hashies (but please overcook them). Chicken soup is wonderful. I will admit, I would come here just to see Mama, she always puts me in a great mood. If you are hungover and looking for a cure, come here. If you want good breakfast, come here. If you are missing your grandma, come visit Mama. She'll make you feel much better.
(5)
Iris F.

Great place to go at a reasonable price and lots of choice as well. I dined on Monday and waited a few minutes for a table to become available. french toast was yummy, veggie omelette looked good as well. Service was great too
(5)
Robin W.

It's a diner. I was expecting something more spectular due to all the 4 and 5 star reviews. It's a bit overrated. The food is good-ish. Nothing inventive; just the basics (very basic actually). It's tiny too so you have to wait forever! It's pretty cheap... ummmm... but so is Johnny's. Next time I'm going down the street to the other diner in Logan Square for diner food. There are so many GREAT brunch spots in Chicago. Unless you really just want cheap and greasy food (with a long wait), I would go elsewhere.
(3)
Benjamin B.

I have been going to Cozy Corner for about 7 years now and not much has changed here. This is by far the best greasy spoon breakfast diner in the whole of Chicagoland. The only place that comes even close is The Golden Apple. Cozy Corner's pancakes are some of the best that I have had, period. The food is the most consistent that I have ever had... the food always tastes the same... and that is a good thing seeing as the food is so good to begin with. The day after a long night of drinking, this place is the perfect hangover cure. Nothing better than sitting down with a couple of hungover friends, sipping on a cup of coffee, scarfing down pancakes and eggs... and just chatting about life. The only problem that I have with it is that it can get very crowded indeed. Do I smell the need for an expansion? I still haven't mentioned the best part... Nery, dear, dear Nery.... such a wonderful, motherly and kind woman... I just love walking in there and having her there to greet me, give me a hug and ask how I've been. Furthermore, the rest of the staff are always great as well... they're always helpful, kind and attentive. I feel at home at Cozy Corner and hope that never changes.
(5)
Kathryn G.

By far my favorite diner in the city. Food is always good. Classic diner food but not too greasy, mushy or bland. It is usually busy but I find the staff to be friendly as long as you are too. Sitting at the counter is fun to see the cooks work it for your breakfast. They are fast and quite the multi-taskers.
(5)
Sheri N.

this is a real american diner. the women call everyone hun, sweetie, darling, and any other pet name that you can imagine. they also know all the regulars. the food is tasty, and quite cheap. my mexican breakfast burrito was a mere $5.50, and pretty huge -- i only had half. grab a booth for the pure diner experience!
(5)
Annie S.

I love this breakfast joint!! This is my favorite place in the city!!! This place is your typical diner. This does not compare to other diners, like Clarke's, Melrose, etc. Bottom line: fast service, awesome food, great staff. I love the breakfast here. I always get eggs, sausage, hashrbrowns and toast. There is something about the hashbrowns that is so good.... maybe the extra butter?! Who knows and who cares!!! Ok my mouth is watering now ; ) The prices are super reasonable... like $7 bucks for a good meal. The portions are HUGE and can last at least 2-3 meals. You can order lunch options but I have never tried them. This place is busy but the wait isn't too long. Hours: 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
(5)
erika s.

the food here for a diner is really good. the only thing i have against it is the fact that on weekends it's super crowded. my old landlord runs the place which is pretty funny--hi peter! my favorite thing is the lady that takes names and rings you out--she's super sweet and very sharp. the omelettes are tasty. would really love to try their soup sometime or do breakfast early during the week ($3.99 before 9 am). unfortunately, i haven't been able to haul my ass out of bed that early yet. maybe some day. until then i'll live vicariously through the rotating smells of sausage and bacon on the walk to the train.
(4)
Steve M.

After moving away from my favorite diner (on irving pk) I have been searching for my new greasy spoon. Look no further than Cozy Corner. The place was packed at 10:30 on a Sunday morning but the wait was less than 20 minutes. The gypsy skillet hit all the right spots, but the side order of pancakes we ordered were the stars. The pancakes are really really tasty and the secret must be in the grill that hopefully has not been replaced in the 35 years it has been open. I do like a well seasoned grill. The girlfriend had the combination (garbage omelet on Irving) omelet which was also pretty good. The prices are higher than I would expect for a diner, but I most definitely will be back.
(5)
Tiff B.

Can't believe I never did a review of Cozy Corner. It's not gourmet food, but it's good, solid greasy spoon diner food. Great pancakes and eggs and cheap! Same stuff you'd get in the fancier brunch spots without all the pretention and hype. The services is always quick and friendly. But don't bother trying to order anything remotely healthy, it doesn't exist here. There can be a wait for breakfast on the weekends but it's never more than 15 minutes from what I've seen. The parking situation kind of sucks too, but it's right by the train, so that helps somewhat.
(5)
- chicagobiker -.

I'm thankful there's a diner in Logan Square that doesn't feel the need to be fancy or pricey. Cozy Corner is standard but reliable diner fare with really sweet staff. You will not go wrong ordering one of their breakfast skillets, such as the Gypsy (ham, onions, mushrooms and cheddar mixed with hashbrowns with eggs on top), and the Belgian waffle is nice too. I've never had an empty coffee cup or a bad meal here. There is ALWAYS a wait on weekend mornings, but even though it looks nightmarish, it usually goes pretty quickly (10-15 minutes tops).
(4)
Ben U.

Bomb food. Cheap prices. Good wait staff.
(5)
Mike S.

As much as I can appreciate a place like this, I have to say it really just wasn't for me. I was really happy with how friendly the service was; the greeting upon entering, the wait staff, hell, even the bussers were friendly. Unfortunately, the food was pretty much blah. Nothing really bad about it, but nothing that great about it either. I've never been much of a breakfasty type of eater anyways, and there wasn't anything on the menu that made me really change my mind. For a diner, though, I'd definitely say they were better than most. Also, they get a bonus star for having something called a "gypsy skillet."
(3)
Joshua G.

The first time I entered this fine establishment the owner made fun of me and I felt at home. They apologize for not remembering your name when you become a regular. This is the place I take all out of towners for breakfast when they visit. I have never had a complaint and never will. Even when I move from the neighborhood I will come back to this wonderful little place.
(5)
Bridget C.

I LOVE Cozy Corner! We have a kid and always get there early, so never a wait...The hostess is a total peach and the food is always good. It is diner food, but has a fresh quality to it...fresh mushrooms in the veggie omelettes, great well done hash browns, all that good stuff. And, its pretty cheap!
(5)
David K.

Great food, great service, great specials, great atmosphere. I eat here at the counter all the time. If you want a booth don't arrive there starving cos you will have to wait 30 mins on the weekend.
(4)
J R.

I've eaten here twice and it has always been delicious. Friendly service.
(4)
Carl S.

This is a diner. It's good for what it is. I only gave it three because I don't like diner food that much. Why did I go here you ask? Because it's just so close. The service here is uber-friendly. I was called sweetie, sweetheart, baby, honey and more all throughout my meal. Made me feel rather 'cozy'. The selection is that of a diner. Meaning they cook everything. Their menu is about as long as the old testament. My advice would be to pick out about 10 things you like (which is very easy to do) and then just go for the game time decision. You may be disappointed however with just how greasy some of the dishes can be. Overall verdict: recommended.
(3)
Nicholas J.

Cozy corner is everything good about dirty diners. The waitresses are pleasant enough. The food is made quickly. It is always tasty. It is always inexpensive. It can get a little busy but it is worth it. Love, Nick
(4)
Andy H.

Not the best breakfast I've had in Chicago, but easily the best diner breakfast. The skillets are fantastic as is just about any other breakfast I've tried. There is a parking lot and street parking isn't too bad when the lot is full. On weekends plan on waiting at least 20 minutes if you arrive later than 10 a.m. If you have a wait, the best thing to do is to put your name on the list and then send someone to walk south on Milwaukee to pick up a cafe con leche from Marianos, which are fantastic.
(4)
Laura R.

I can't believe I didn't make it out to this place sooner, I love it! It's a total old-school diner with all the waitresses calling you either mija or honey. It hasn't been taken over by the hipsters yet so the crowd is a great mix. My french toast was PERFECT with that yummy egg flavor. Mmmm just tasted so home-made and delish. The hashbrowns were good too and the food was pretty cheap - I'm going to come early sometime because they have some kind of insane breakfast deal (like big complete breakfast for $4) but I think you have to get there by 8 am. Also when we were leaving at like 2pm the waitress goes "so are you going back to sleep now?" but the thing was she didn't say it bitchy at all it was more like "i know how you crazy kids roll!"
(5)
Mary F.

I love the breakfast at Cozy Corner. I think it's well worth the wait. The portions are huge, and I've liked everything I've tried there... I am in love with the pancakes. Service is always great. I love this corner diner in my neighborhood!
(5)
Jenna C.

What a great little find! A friend from out of town asked about meeting up for brunch, he was staying in this area. I found this place on yelp. Great food, staff has a welcoming personality where it seems like you are truly a guest at their home, and indescribable people watching. Reminded me of Mel's Diner (remember that show?) and Flo was our server. I had the pancakes, my friends had the eggs. Nothing to complain about, any time I'm in a diner mood for breakfast this place will definitely come to mind. It was busy and they weren't to keen on us sitting around to chat after we were done and paid, but we'll go other places to chat.
(5)
Jonathan C.

Hey hey, what a nice little diner. If you get there super early the food is even cheaper. I think Cornerstone up on western has slightly better pancake batter, but Cozy Corner has them beat on options. Quality is nice all around, staff is friendly and fast as well. Great local diner, safe bet if you are in the neighborhood.
(4)
a a.

This place is a little small but that is part of the experiance. Located underneath the California exit off of the Blue line in Chicago. Perfect if you fly in onthe red eye and are heading into Downtown Chicago. Parking is difficult.
(5)
Antonio C.

I have been to the cozy corner many times and I love it. Breakfast here is always perfect, fast, and inexpensive. The staff is nice and Nery "the queen of the hood " is so awesome! She makes this place what it is. 5 stars for her. Thanks for being so sweet
(5)
Marshall M.

I love this place. Lived very near here and fell in love with it at the same time I fell in love with my boyfriend....as we would go there almost every morning when we first started dating. The staff is WONDERFUL and Nery (MAMASITA!!!) brings fun and hospitality every day she is there. Super clean place and the food is always good with very reasonable prices. Sad that I don't live near there anymore, but I try to stop by whenever I'm in the area now. Check it out!
(5)
andy b.

Good, cheap and fast and a very lively croud. I noticed that everyone was friendly and the hostess made special effort to bring me a paper even though i did not ask for one. This appears to be a place where people from all walks of life eat. Looking around i saw tables full of screaming kids, to 3 cops (eating as usual ). Spanish is the official language of this joint, however english is understood.
(4)
Alicia M.

They are totally the best diner in the bucktown area! i live behind them!, And i just LOVE their food. I was pregant and i always got wonderful service they are always friendly and nice. Their only bad point is one of their waitress doesnt listen to you when you place your order. The white lady... Not to sound bad or anything but im white..And i get better serivce from the wonderful latin ladies who also work there. all i can say is i wouldnt eat anywhere else for a cheese burger!
(5)
Lori W.

THE BEST!!! We were looking for a new breakfast place, and this is IT! Great selection and service; had the skillet and my husband had the eggs with ham off the bone.....SO delicious! We loved it so much we went back twice in the same week....the only downside is the wait, but it is definitely worth it!
(5)
Edith M.

I wish this place were open 24 hours, but as they open at 5am (except sunday) you can have a cup of coffee in the dark and leave as the sun is coming up and still feel appropriately deviant. The soup and sandwiches are always reliably tasty, and the pancakes are the best you can get for under five bucks. The restaurant has a vague high-turnover, carry-out feel if you sit too close to the door, so try to secure a booth in the corner if you can. The walls are decorated with old advertisements and pictures of classic celebrities which adds a nice kitschy aura. I stopped in today to try out the praised omelets, and true to form the food arrived in just a couple of minutes. The waitress was somewhat neglectful (the place was packed, so it probably wasn't her fault) so in desperation I had to make eyes at the bus boy to get my coffee refilled. Actually, this worked out extremely well - my coffee was kept filled to the brim for the rest of the morning! ;) All in all, it's not my favorite diner, but the staff are super friendly (and will always gently steer you away from anything on the menu that's not especially impressive) and the man at the counter still remembers my name. It's a fun place to sit and people watch, but as far as diners go it's a little noisy for my taste.
(4)
Linnea B.

Love the old fashioned diner feel of this place. Breakfast is great and inexpensive. Lunch is good and also inexpensive. It is very crowded on the weekends but worth the wait. The service can be a little brusque, but they are very very busy and at least they are efficient. I recommend and bring friends here often.
(4)
Michael S.

Best local place for eggs and pancakes on the weekends. It's not a foodie joint but it gets the job done, and for half the price of Toast or Orange.
(4)
Carol L.

This is an awesome place to grab a quick, no nonsense brunch before running sunday errands. Our wait wasn't too bad when we arrived at 10:30am on a sunday morning. The guy behind the counter really did an amazing job directing traffick and addressing incoming patrons. Coffee is unlimited refills as all great diners are. I went with 2 other people and we were seated at the 3-person counter. I ordered the Fiesta skillet with chorizo, jalapeno, salsa, and 2 sunny-side-up eggs. It came with potatoe hash inside the skillet. It was the perfect size and flavor for a hearty breakfast meal. Each meal came with two slices of toast of your choice. My husband got the meat-lover's skillet and he looooved it. It had three kinds of meat (hearty portions of meat might I add), cheese, and sunny side up eggs as well. My friend ordered a Hungry Man's Special that came with 2 eggs (she had it scrambled...it was scrambled perfectly, not burnt, not soggy, just right), 2 pancakes (they smelled soo delicious, like a perfectly mixed batter), and a side of hash and sausage. Food was just the right amount for a hungry sunday morning, service was fast, no frills, and if you sit at the counter you can watch the fast grill cooks work their magic. I think I even saw Mickey Mouse pancakes for the kids, but thats my own speculation. Overall for the 3 of us with lots of food and coffee, it came out around $12 each including tax, which got NO complaints from anyone! It was a great sunday morning for sure!
(4)
James C.

Amazing Orange Juice! (get it shipped fresh) Favorite place before I moved to the depaul area.. Always packed but it was always worth it. Any omelet or skillet is top notch! The owners work side by side the staff and take time to ask how you are. They even got to know us and when we walked in hungover they would have OJ ready and waiting. If you are in the area take advantage of this gem!
(4)
Melisa M.

Coming from a town full of cheap 24-hour diners, this was the closest thing I could find to familiarity. Love the prices, love being called "honey" and "baby" by the waitresses, but don't love the fact that they're only open until 6 PM.
(4)
Geoff H.

Food is generally good (and I was oggling at others' pancakes and french toast), service is good, especially considering how busy this place gets. No real complaints, but minus a half star each for being so damn crowded and for getting a lil pricey lately (two omelettes, one coffee, one water, $17). I know I sound cheap, but I can (and do, usually) make three eggs, some toast and potatoes at home for about a buck.
(4)
Corinna K.

I probably don't need to add another review to Cozy Corner, but in case you don't already know, don't go here if you're expecting anything healthy--other than their freshly squeezed OJ. The lines are horrible on weekends if you want to have brunch. Otherwise, it's a good staple of the California stop and a healthy sign that the Logan Bar and Grill and Subway across the street aren't going to put a dent in Cozy's business.
(4)
amber y.

I have eaten at this place before, because we live close by, and usually had pleasant experiences.In fact, the last experience was the best by far (our server was a lovely grandmotherly figure who was very sweet and sassy). However, I have been puking my guts out and pissing out of my ass (yeah, I said it) for the last 12 hours, so it sort of has put a damper on the experience. We sat at the counter, and my fiance kept pointing out that the guys on the line were not working very clean (i.e. cross contaminating stuff on the flat top grill and not washing their hands), but he is usually pretty paranoid and I try to be an optimist about such things. I got a skillet with eggs over easy on it, and I think I got it really bad. My boyfriend ate a few bites. He didn't eat any of the yolk though. I am saddened that I will never be able to eat there again. I loved that server, she was adorable.
(1)
Rachel H.

I could literally see cozy corner from my old living room. I would go here a lot with my companion before work ( I have to work on weekends, booo) for a nice skillet. Super crowded on the weekend mornings but they try to get you in and out quickly. I've also been for lunch and enjoy the turkey sandwich and cream of chicken rice soup. Of course breakfast at Cozy Corner for me is not complete without a giant glass of tomato juice. Good, friendly service and they have an ATM which saved my ass before I had the Chicago Plus Card for the EL.
(4)
Jeremy H.

My wife and I walked over here for breakfast a week or so ago. Being new to Logan Square, we are trying as many local neighborhood places as we can. The diner's name says it all. It's not a huge place and, since they were on a bit of a wait when we came in, we quickly realized just how cozy it can be. Waiting in their entry way can get quite cramped. When we were called to be sat, we were offered a spot at the counter or we could have waited for a table. Upon the recommendation of the couple that had just vacated the counter seats, we took the counter. I do not know if the woman who was working the host stand/register was the owner or who exactly she was, but she was extremely friendly and had a great sense of humor and also functioned as our server. She was very attentive to our every want/need for the short while we spent in the diner. Our food was exactly what you would want from a breakfast diner - it was very good, a little bit greasy, as one would expect from a diner, but good. Oh, and there was a lot of food; I don't think we got hungry again until dinner that night. I had the house special and my wife had one of the breakfast skillets. One nice thing about sitting at the counter was being able to watch the cooks; with as busy as the place was, these guys were working hard and fast to keep up with the orders. Overall, great little breakfast place! Definitely better than a Denny's or someplace like that. We'll be back for sure (although next time, we might just order for pick-up to avoid the long wait).
(4)
Dred H.

Big food, no 'tude, and the Mama of the joint is the happiest person ever. One thing I like about this place versus the pan-cuisine "Hellenic" diners with the seventeen-page menus is the simplicity. The menu is concise. At 9AM on a Sunday, having been dragged kicking and whining into wakey-wakey land and down the street by an insistent 8-year-old girl who wants to get her pancake on, the last thing I need is choices. Whu... yeah. Skillet. Heat, meat, and cheese. Perfect. Done. Then the coffee keeps coming and coming... I got berated by Mama for not drinking enough of it. She's pretty awesome. The whole place is awesome.
(4)
jennifer b.

WHY IS THIS PLACE NOT OPEN 24 HOURS??? Honestly, they could make a killing. But, I'll settle for the 13 hours it is open (5am-6pm Mon-Sat, 6am-4pm Sun). I usually roll in Saturday or Sunday mornings anywhere from 11am-1pm for some brunch. Just this past weekend I got the banana and pecan pancakes, and they were fabulous. I have another friend that regularly enjoys the egg white delight, and another who prefers the mexican skillet. Breakfast sandwiches are good, too. I guess they have breakfast specials before 9am, but I'm NEVER there that early. When I'm not feeling like breakfast, I'll get the soup and salad a lot - chicken noodle soup is always good and get the garlic dressing for your salad, yum! The one matronly older woman who works there is always very pleasant, and when the guy's manning the counter he's very efficient as well. It always looks pretty crowded when I go for brunch, but I've never waited more than about 20 minutes for a party of 4. You can always eat at the counter, too. (Apparently there's another location at 4356 W Diversey, but I've yet to venture that far from home for brunch.)
(4)
Dave S.

I was itching for a good cheap breakfast this morning. Lara and i decided to try to give this little place a try. It is conveniently located within a stones throw form the California Blue Line Stop. The place is rather small and it is your typical diner set up. I was really impressed that they got us our food so quickly but being such a small place, they need to turn the tables rather quickly. I ordered the strip steak and eggs and it was everything I imagined it to be and then some. I really liked the wheat toast they served as it was thick slices. i am not sure what kind of eggs they use but they were really tasty too. My steak was a typical diner steak but it did have a good flavor to it. I am glad they don;t use the cheapest ingredients they can buy. The two of us ate for under $19 and that was not really a bad price at all considering we had quite a bit of food. Our waitress was relatively pleasant too
(4)
George F.

Neri is the best host ever, she always greats me at the door and is always very kind to anyone
(5)
Maureen C.

This place is always packed (and for good reason) but don't worry, you won't wait too long. They have great breakfast specials before 9am and lunch specials all day! The service is great and the food is real good too (especially the breakfasts). It is only minus one star due to the hours, it closes early, which is a bummer. But if I know I'm going for early breakfast it definitely gets me motivated to get outta bed!
(4)
Lady J.

I've been coming here a few times a year since it's just around the corner for over ten years. It's a diner, but the food is above average for diner food. They just remodeled the whole place (and kind of neutralized the personality in the decor), but they did raise the prices too. It seems cleaner and more efficient now, people buzzing around all over the place. If you go on weekends and sleep in you'll wait for a table but they are fast, efficient, consistent and even friendly. Closes early, six on weekdays and 4pm on Sunday. Good breakfast for ten bucks. Haven't really eaten the burgers and lunch food, but the menu expanded and I did see they have turkey burgers and homemade soup so maybe this winter I'll stop in for hot soup and repost.
(4)
Tiffany S.

I love this place! It's a perfectly un-pretentious combination of good food, good prices, and good service.
(5)
Jenna l.

This place runs like a well oiled machine. I think the portion sizes are perfect, and if they are not big enough, you are probably an over eater. Cozy Corner is a true jem, and ever since I've moved to Logan Square, I'm here almost every weekend for brunch.
(5)
Matt R.

Cheap great diner food. A hangover cure that everyone else thought as well. But it is certainly worth the wait
(4)
Cody M.

Bad food. Went here before I lived in Chicago, so I did not understand. It is very important that you eat all of your food. The waitresses will make fun of you if you are incapable of cleaning your plate. Felt like less of a person for not finishing my egg sandwich and hashbrowns. Who are they to judge? I am the judge.
(1)
Sara B.

Food was ok. Kinda pricey for such small portions. The place was packed and our table was awkward and drafty. I don't like eating in my coat. I think there are other places to go to for a better bang for your buck or a better quality meal.
(3)
An P.

A neighborhood staple, this place has a line out the door on weekend mornings. The food is sensational and the skillets are where it's at. Reasonably priced and charismatic staff, don't miss out.
(5)
RALPH C.

I have been going here for years. It never disappoints me. For the most part I only order egg whites ,sausage links, hash browns and rye toast. I have also other foods and they are great. Recently everytime I go , they have been packed. Sometimes I'll wait and some times I'll just go to Blue Angel on milwaukee and foster aliitle bit of a drive but worth it.
(4)
Tanya M.

friendly people good cheap food excellent milkshakes one block away from my place if you go around noon on the weekend, there tends to be a wait but its not too bad.
(4)
Rachelle G.

Definitely a no frills type of diner. Pretty large menu of brunch items. Good but not out of this world good. A little disappointed that the hash browns were more mushy than crispy. My omelet was pretty sizeable and could have easily been two smaller meals. My friend got the turkey lunch/dinner meal and while he ate most of it, he compared its quality to that of a tv dinner. With that said, I think it's wise to stick with breakfast goodies here.
(3)
Katie H.

The Wicker Park/Bucktown/Ukrainian Village area has more awesome brunch spots than you can shake a stick at. But sometimes you wake up on a Sunday morning and you cannot be bothered with places that have Crab Cakes Benedict or say Lemon-Ricotta Stuffed French Toast on the menu... nor are you well enough to cook for yourself. In such cases, when you just want a big honkin' skillet served to you by a waitress with a hairnet who will relentlessly call you "Hun", you should go to the Cozy Corner. Coffee is hot and plentiful. Portions are gibongous and delicious and prices are waaaaay more affordable than your frilly brunch hot-spots. The cashier was adorable too - she was a matronly sort who commented jovially to me about my boyfriend's doggy-bag, "See! You no have to cook for him tonight!" Haha, more like he no have to cook for me. I'm useless in the kitchen so I'll keep coming back to Cozy Corner.
(4)
Tobey D.

Why anyone would go here a second time is beyond me. There is always a wait (again, it is beyond me as to WHY), the food is absolutely unspectacular, but the prices ridiculous for what this place is supposed to be. The hipsters wet themselves over this place and I have no idea why. Jesus, take the El one more stop up and hit Johnny's Grill if you are looking for a Chicago breakfast. It's cheaper, faster and tastier.
(1)
Anna M.

There's a nice lady (I forgot her name) who's friendly and always gives my daughter a lollipop. I always get the same omelette, California with all the fixings. Everything on the menu looks down right delicious. We've had the turkey BLT and we were not disappointed. Coffee is good too. We've managed to get the same table and not wait very long but it does get crowded. Folks know a good place when they see one!
(4)
adam h.

I understand the need to flip tables on a busy saturday morning, however after waiting 20 minutes for a table we were seated and before one lady was finished pouring our coffee another waitress had already aggressively approached and asked 'what do you want?' Kindly, said we hadn't even opened the menu and asked for a couple minutes. A minute passed by and still in the decision making the waitress interjected again telling us we had to order or else we would be asked to leave the restaurant. We paid for our coffee, (against the wishes of my friends) and left. I realize the place is busy and despite their 'few dollars too high' menu items, the food has always been what I wanted. If it wasnt for the strict ordering procedures, i would give this place 4 stars. I wont be going back.
(1)
Francie M.

The wait on the weekends is so long, but the Gypsy Skillet is oh-so-very-good. And where isn't there a wait for a table on the weekend? It's a lot shorter here than @ the fancy brunch places. Do what I like to do: Go w/ a group of friends for hangover breakfast and share an order of what we like to call "Table Fries" (along w/ whatever greasiness you're craving for your own entree). Also, in the summertime, if you're waiting outside for a table, keep a lookout for the dude w/ the mango cart: Fresh mango w/ chile & lime makes a perfect aperitif!
(4)
Jayne H.

I've always had great service at Cozy Corner. They have a great breakfast deal, but you have to get there at the right time.
(4)
Kathryn M.

Super crowded! They really pack 'em in here. My friend and I waited about 20 minutes...longest 20 minutes of my life...I was in desperate need of some alcohol soaking up greasiness. My friend loves the Mexican skillet and gets it all the time. I had chocolate chip pancakes and turkey bacon. Yum to the chocolate chip pancakes...boo to the turkey bacon. It could be boo to all turkey bacon, because it was the first time I've had it, so I don't know if their's is bad, or if all turkey bacon is bad. Anywho...solid diner breakfast.
(3)
Diana R.

Great place. The place and the people are great here.. I love Cozys
(5)
laura heather h.

This place is typical and delicious. Basic American breakfast stuff for normal price. I am totally in love with the older Hispanic waitess though. She calls you baby and babies when you are in groups. I love her! She is the sweetest. No experience is complete there without her.
(4)
Amanda O.

It is a pleasant experience each and every time I visit the Cozy Corner. The people there are as friendly as they come. I don't go in there that often, but they still remember me just the same as the guy who is there every day. I have only had breakfast there, which is fine. I wouldn't rave about the food, but come on, how badly can you mess up breakfast. It's pretty good. The service makes the food all that much better.
(4)
Patrick D.

Our little secret is no longer a secret, a few years ago nobody spoke English and now there are too many white people who look just like I do. I wanted diversity and got an omelet. The wait is worth it, as soon as you place your order it is on your table in less than 2 minutes. I hope they keep the prices down. I am not a big fan of being charged extra for cheese on my order though. Soup of the day on Sunday is Cream of Chicken, highly recommended. Great place for kids, just don't let them crawl under the table.
(5)
Perry S.

oh ma gawd!! I effin love this place. I don't care it's negative wind chill out there, it's not my Saturday morning without going to this place. I wuv my mexican omelette with jalapeno cheese!! It's the best omelette evah! Okay, I can't stop gushing over this place and kinda sad they're not 24 hrs but heck, I'm glad enough Chicago has a superb diner. Come early morning to avoid long wait! The service was always good. The hostess add the warm atmosphere for this place. I miss you Cozy Corner!!
(5)
Lisa F.

I like fancy brunches as much as the rest of Chicago, but sometimes you just need a skillet and hash browns. Cozy Corner, which is literally down the street from my place, is the perfect fix. It's insanely busy on weekends, of course, and you have to get your ass out of bed before they close in the early afternoon, but you do what you need to do for eggs that good.
(4)
curtis c.

great place to go for some good ol' fashioned american dining. food isn't amazing, but it's definitely an all-out diner experience for the fam. staff is friendly and helpful. kind of a logan square staple, IMO.
(4)
Sabrina C.

Every single time I go to Chicago I wake up in a strange place with a stranger and am like SOMEONE SHOOT ME IN THE FACE, I THINK I AM STILL DRUNK. The best way to deal with this situation is to run and have breakfast at the Cozy Corner w/ my friend Erin. Coincidentally, she lives around the corner from this place and it is along the way to the train station. The food is typical greasy spoon food. Fucking fantastic. Everyone that works there looks like a mutant retard though. It must be family run.
(5)
Steve R.

To hell with this place. Rude service, mediocre food, and ludicrous wait times make me not go here and I live damn near across the street from it. Gave it a couple tries, I won't be back. Even the carry out was so-so.
(1)
Susan M.

good place for breakfast! been here two times, and i was not disappointed. the wait can be a bit overwhelming at first (there can be a line out the door) but it moves fairly fast. make sure to put your name in when you come in. i got the house special ( which i think was two eggs, two pieces of french toast, and sausage with hash browns for 1.50 (?) extra). bf got the hungry man special which is the same except for 4 pieces of french toast and 3 eggs. add in two oj's and our breakfast was complete. you go and pay at the counter. the nice older woman who works there took our check, and then slyly started asking us "what'chu want. what'chu want" and slid us some jolly rancher suckers. too funny! come for the breakfast! i haven't sampled the lunch or dinner options, but i'm sure they're pretty good too.
(4)
Brent K.

Cozy is right - small and friendly. The food was typical diner slop, but thats what we wanted. Nice staff. Decent prices. Good mix of Logan Square types.
(4)
Chiara H.

Sigh, this is one of the reasons I miss living in Logan Square. I'd come here early in the morning and start my day with a yummy breakfast. Their banana nut pancakes are to die for! Let's not forget about their hash browns -- some potato goodness. I think this is my favorite diner in the city (which isn't saying much but this place still rocks!) Too bad it isn't open 24 hours. They'd make some mean money if it was.
(4)
Kevin N.

The Cozy Corner Diner on California and Milwaukee is awesome in every possible way. You can see them make your food, and that in itself is an amazing sight to see. There is no breakfast better than Cozy Corner. No omlette, hash brown, skillet, pancake, waffle, or anything else anyone makes comes close to Cozy Corner. And so it is Cozy Corner; that I love you dearly too.
(5)
Laura H.

I love this place! The service is great, the workers are very personable. The food is wonderful. And the prices are very reasonable. If you haven't checked this place out, I would definitely recommend it.
(5)
andrea m.

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Chicago. It's a diner, don't expect anything more and you will be satisfied. Be careful coming here for breakfast on the weekends, though. The line is out the door.
(4)
Rebekah K.

Absolutely FANTASTIC service! Our waitress was very friendly, pleasant, fast, and attentive, without ever crossing that obnoxious line. Our coffee cups were always full, and we did not get cut off! That is a big selling point for me, as I LOVE my coffee, and hate it when the waitress disappears for good fifteen minutes after we finish our meal. My friend and I tend to hang out drinking cups of coffee, and felt very welcome here. The fact that it was 5 am on a Wednesday and there was a good crowd speaks for the deserved popularity of this greasy spoon! I got the Vegetarian skillet and it was really unexpected! The hash browns are PERFECTLY cooked, the eggs were PERFECTLY cooked and tasted farm fresh! I can count on one hand how many times I have had restaurant scrambled eggs and they have tasted better than I get at home. I order eggs scrambled hard, and often get dry, or burnt eggs; not here! They know how to scramble an egg hard. Now the interesting thing is my vegetarian skillet had the typical eggs, cheese, hash browns but included traditional stir-fry veggies! I was floored by how delicious pea pods, water chestnuts, peppers, onions, and mushrooms taste with cheese and potatoes! I am sure it was a frozen mix or something, but the veggies tasted fresh and crisp. My only disappointment? I forgot to order the famous orange juice. I WILL be back.
(5)
Tony L.

I always have a place in my heart for those quiet mom and pop breakfast diners. And the Cozy Diner does not disappoint. I really enjoy breakfast so that's what I usually get here. I've been here during the week for lunch and on the weekends for breakfast. Beware on the weekends though, they get jammed pretty packed and you will have to stand near the doorway with other people waiting and watching people love their food...oh, btw, during the weekend make sure you marvel at the super mound of hash browns. This time though we came on a Friday evening and they apparently were closing up shop so we felt bad and kinda finished it up. Our server (i don't know her name, but she'll call you honey or sweetie) was the best, it's like having dinner at your mom's house. Actually all of the waitresses there are super awesome and attentive. I got the breakfast burrito special and it was filling and really good. My wife had the bananas and walnuts pancakes and it was also really good (husband tax, I had to try some). The only bad part was probably isolated to today only but the owner or whomever (loud tall guy with graying hair) made a stink about something and was just yelling at all of his employees. I know when things go bad or if something goes wrong it has to be addressed, but just not out in public for all of your patrons to see and let alone to an elderly woman who's just trying to do her job. Plain disrespectful. I tipped our waitress pretty well and the owner must have gotten kind of mad because he made a comment about how the Cozy diner is the only place in the midwest where the servers make more money than the owners. I wanted to respond with "If the owners were as nice as the servers, you wouldn't have that problem". But I didn't, just to keep the peace. Overall, this place is great all around despite the unruly "owner". Only time you have to deal with him is when you pay. It would be truly a disservice to miss out on this place if you're in the area.
(5)
Pickle P.

This is our go-to place on lazy Sunday afternoons for a quick and hangover-satisfying breakfast/brunch/what-have-you. As to be expected, it's a little greasy, not the best for you, and sometimes bland, but for the majority, I've enjoyed myself here. They push you in and out of the restaurant though - so beware, you shall not loiter whatsoever, as the seating capacity is very small. Cheap! Fast! They pay for your parking if you get street parking.
(4)
Adam Y.

I love this place. Everything about it. The food is great, the staff is more than friendly, the prices are very reasonable, and the wait is never that long, even when it's packed on the weekends. I love just about all the breakfast foods, but I am particularly fond of the Mexican skillet and the Big Man special. As Annie Y. said, the hashbrowns are incredible. If you're within 5 miles, it's worth the trip. Actually, on second thought, don't make the trip. Leave it to me and the other Logan Square locals.
(5)
Chelsea S.

Heavenly, fluffy pancakes! Very cheap early bird specials before 9am. I generally try to avoid this place during prime time weekend breakfast hours, long wait and too many kids.
(4)
Jane Y.

PLEASE DON'T EVER CHANGE as in food/taste/prices this place is perfect though there is a wait/crowded its not bad as some places altho i usually go on a sunday right after church its my favorite its cute.. because i like diners that seem just.. i dunno. COZY heehee but yeah i love this place their omelets are pretty good (my friends favorite) and their side pancakes are that perfect fluffy soft texture with just the right amount of taste/sweetness only to be topped (by me) with some butter and syrup lightly ugh so freaking good what i usually order is the skillet with the side pancakes and BOY is it FILLING OR SHOULD I SAY FULLFILLING? because it is one of the most happiest full experiences ive had my stomach is thanking me everytime i pay a visit here it is seriously that good dont expect a nice gourmet restaurant with pretty food but you will get instead full on some pretty darn good breakfast food. this is my go to breakfast place even after visiting some places as popular as wildberry to places like hasbrowns or clarke's or ihop etc. oh and service is not rude nor super friendly they are absolutely busy so i don't care they do check up like once or twice but thats it.. i think thats what it should be anyways besides im too busy indulging sometimes its better for the servers not to interfere with their customers experience with their food hahahahaha
(5)
mike b.

Nice little diner serving your standard fare plus some south of the border influenced stuff. I have a beef with the omelettes-it seems they fry the eggs mixed with your ingredients then put a slice of velveeta on top and fold the eggs over it. It tastes like velveeta. I definitely saw them put a square slice of cheese on it. Velveeta or not i dont like that style or flavor.
(3)
Rebecca O.

I've been coming to Cozy Corner pretty frequently since I moved to the square 2 years ago. The food is so good!! Just what you look for in somewhat greasy hangover food. Prices are reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly. Best of all, I've never had to wait longer than 30 mins, no matter how busy or what time of day it is. No complaints here... And other people must agree because I hear they're expanding!
(5)
Monique B.

Great neighborhood diner! Fast, but excellent service. Great for breakfast. Large portions and low prices.
(3)
Yo H.

It turns out that a good breakfast restaurant is hard to find in Bucktown, if you're looking for eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, you know, a traditional "eggs-on-the-griddle" type restaurant. There are plenty of good donut shops, bran muffin counters, bakeries, and quiche places. But no greasy spoon. So we made a trek to Logan Square, only to find that Johnny's was closed. So as we walked down Milwaukee, we came upon this place. Been here forever, but we've never tried it. Cozy Corner is an excellent traditional breakfast restaurant. It's not a greasy spoon, but more of a family restaurant. Eggs were a perfect over easy, the steak was a tender medium, and the hash browns were crispy with a fluffy inside, just to order! And outstanding service to top it off!
(5)
Alma A.

Omg! This place! I came in Saturday morning and usually we always have to wait but this time we got seated quickly , great right? NOT they sat me and my mom at a 4 top table and there was already someone sitting there! No lie they sat us with a lady that was already sitting there and just kind of split the table in 2 . My mom sat next to her and since she was alone I sat my purse on the empty chair. Our waitress was very prompt and attentive but as soon as she brought out our food she brought out out bill, kind of rushing us to leave. The lady we got sat with left and the guy who's the host asked me to take my purse off the chair so he could seat someone else there I responded " well where am I supposed to put my purse" since there was no where else to put it, he suggested I put it on the back of my chair and i refused because there really is no room since the waitress need to get by there and I have a Michael kors and I was not about to put a 300 purse on the floor so he suggested that I hang it up at booth with a coat rack that someone else was sitting at. I don't know if the host there is the owner but he's a DICK ! I also wanted to add another order to go and the waitress seemed bother but idk why they give you your checks so soon. The host was glaring at us while we waited for the omelette to go I think because we where taking up a table he could be sitting someone else at.... But we where paying customers too. Idk I like the food but the overall experience is not really worth it
(1)
Timothy M.

My girlfriend and I love this place. We come for breakfast probably at least two to three times a week. The food is delicious and inexpensive. The waitresses are sweet, competent and quick. The food comes out quickly and is always hot and delicious. The biscuits and gravy are great and the omelettes are large and satisfying. My girl always gets the steak and eggs... ALWAYS.
(5)
Jason C.

This diner is definitely cozy. It's very small and the tables are right on top of one another, but in this kind of place that's just fine. Inside it feels warm and inviting, which contributes to a big breakfast crowd. Solid menu offerings all around and super delicious pancakes.
(4)
Adlyyn Z.

Best breakfast place ever!
(5)
Cristina T.

I have said before and will say it again: I am not a fan of brunch. However this past Sunday I decided to give CC a shot. We were hungry and it was close. I was intimidated and anxious when I walked in because there were people everywhere. The woman at the counter told us it would be about 15 minutes so we hit up the panaderia across the street to get some treats for later. When we came back, our table was ready. Although CC is pretty packed, they move people along really fast. Service isn't necessarily friendly, but its efficient. I ordered the chocolate chip banana pancakes with a side of sausage to split with the bf. The pancake portion was great for $6.99 and they were pretty good. I liked the crispy outside with the soft inside. The bf also really enjoyed his Denver Omelet. We scarfed all our food and got out of there for under $25. If you don't mind being smushed in and don't really mind waiting a little while, CC is the place to go. They are incredibly efficient and serve a delicious product!
(4)
Carolina N.

I've been coming here for the past 6 years. This place never disappoints. I LOVE COZY CORNER. You just can't go wrong with anything on the menu. TOP FAV THINGS ON MENU: 1. Standard: eggs - sausage - hashbrowns 2. Country Fried Steak 3. Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes 4. Cheesecake filled French Toast 5. Cheeseburger with Fries P.S. get the sausage. It is so good, it's some of the best breakfast sausage I've ever eaten. Overall Cozy Corner is a reliable, delicious, comfortable, concrete diner in this hood. The wait can be long at prime brunch time but it's worth the wait. The staff is so friendly and hardworking.
(5)
Eric M.

The only thing worse than the breakfast food here was the offensive service. I ordered the House Special with hash browns (eggs over easy) and my lady ordered the Veggie Skillet (eggs over medium). Worst: We were brought our check shortly after we finished our meal and told "No rush. Take your time." Five minutes later, the server came back--not to ask if we needed anything else or to refill our coffee--to say "I'm sorry, but there are lots of people waiting for tables." Obviously what she meant to say earlier was "Take your time--as long as that's less than five minutes." All in all we spent less than 20 minutes in the restaurant and paid $25 for our meal. Bad: Hashbrowns feel and taste like burned mashed potatoes Lady's over medium eggs were more runny than my over easy eggs One piece of Lady's toast was burned (and cold) and the other piece was barely toasted at all (and cold) Very few veggies in the Veggie Skillet. Mostly just runny yolk and mushy hash browns. Good: The restaurant itself is fairly clean
(1)
Josh S.

For the type of place this- the staff are super friendly! Been going here for sometimes now and have never left disappointed, the only thing that is disappointed is my belly! Great killer omelets!
(5)
Zach J.

If I had to pick a favorite spot for quality breakfast in Logan Square, Cozy Corner would definitely get my vote. It's definitely better than the standard pancake houses you see scattered around the city, mainly because the quality of their food is much better. And people know it, which is why you usually have to wait 10+ minutes when you show up at peak hours. It's a popular spot in a prime location, but the wait is worth it. The service is fast and friendly, and the manager (I forget his name) does a dutiful job of organzing the chaos during their busiest times, doing his best to get everyone seated as soon as possible. And once you do get seated, you're treated to high quality breakfast. Their chicken fried-steak & eggs always hits the spot, but the real highlight for me is their sausage, and that's coming from a loyal bacon & eggs guy. I hardly ever order sausage instead of bacon, but at Cozy Corner, I order sausage everytime because it is that good. It's like that high-end turkey sausage. It's the bomb. Quite tastey. Makes me happy, just like Cozy Corner in general. Best diner in Logan in my humble opinion.
(4)
Sabine K.

Do you know that scene in Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion where they walk into a diner and ask for the Business Woman Special, because they're business women? It's that kind of diner. Which means, it's perfect. You sit down, you get a coffee tossed your way, and the food comes out in 5 minutes flat. We were in and out in 25 minutes, which is the perfect amount of time if you're trying to savor the morning before going in to work, but are still - in the back of your mind - conscious of the fact that you need to be there by around 8:30. It's pretty typical diner fare, I won't bore you with how my toast was toasted or how my eggs came out. What I DO like, however, is that the jelly containers are on the table, which means that I can slather as much freaking jelly on one piece of toast as I want, instead of having to spread one teeny little jelly packet on 2 pieces. So, to sum it up - the place is fast, people are polite, the coffee is watery and never ending (as it should be), and the restaurant itself is pretty clean. It looks like they just remodeled - although I didn't check out the bathroom.
(4)
Kurt R.

Very average diner. Food was average. Prices were a little high. Waiter was busy and made us feel rushed. They can't split checks up, which makes things difficult if you aren't aware of it beforehand.
(2)
Jenny R.

Four little words made me a fan: cheesecake stuffed french toast. I'm not kidding. It's 4 slices of french toast stuffed with a delicious cheesecake filling & topped with fresh sliced strawberries(not frozen or jam, FRESH). This place gets very crowded & hot, but the service is amazing(you'll get called sweetheart & honey). Fast & friendly. The hostess/server knows customers by name & greets everyone with a cheery good morning. My coffee cup was never empty. This place is worth the wait!
(4)
Claudia D.

Handlebar was full to the brim! Now we are here & I'm trying the egg white delight with fresh fruit & rye toast. This place is OK, if and only if, you are in the neighborhood and starving. The service is OK, the extensive menu is OK, the food as served is OK. but for me, this is not worth the trip, and I don't plan to return.
(2)
Joseph G.

This place has that je me sais quoi. The portions aren't particularly huge and the dishes take the same form as those at countless other greasy spoon diners, but what I ordered was extremely satisfying. At the suggestion of yelpers I opted for a skillet (Greek), with pancakes on the side and a cup of black coffee. The skillet came to my seat at the counter in less than four minutes. The proportions of everything crispy/greasy/fresh/salty/hot were spot on, and the accompanying pancakes were just small enough to keep me wanting more but big enough to remind me that a larger portion would probably be more exciting in theory than practice. $11.39+tip equaled a $14 meal, which was more than the $10 mark I was shooting for, but the quality was better than the Golden Nugget or any other cheapster pancake house. Bam. Breakfast achieved.
(5)
Angie M.

This is a hangover breakfast joint for sure. Nothing fancy. Nothing pretentious. Nothing that's even really that well prepared. Just straight up hearty, filling, greasy food that does a stellar job coating a queasy, post-whiskey stomach. After discovering that Lula, Dunlays and Longman & Eagle were all closed due to flooding (thanks Mother Nature), I found myself at the doorstep of Cozy Corner Diner, along with probably every other brunch seeking person in the Logan Square neighborhood. It was psychotically busy, but luckily we were seated in a cozy (heh) booth, presented with plastic menus and given ice water in record time. The hairnet wearing waitresses who I can pretty much guarantee have been working at Cozy Corner Diner since Christ was a child are essentially wordless and efficient meaning they take your order, bring you mass quantities of coffee and diet Coke, drop off your food and put a check on your table. Truly a no-frills diner experience. The menu includes pretty much anything you can think of that would be served at a diner. I was debating on a skillet vs. an omelet, but made a game time decision and asked for the Cozy Corner version of a Grand Slam breakfast: 2 eggs (scrambled for me, thanks), bacon, French toast and a side order of hash browns. Um... I ate almost everything on my plate. It was just what the doctor ordered to combat my lurking hangover. The eggs were perfectly scrambled. The bacon was super salty and crispy. The French toast was on the boring side, but really... it's a diner, not a 5-star restaurant. It was still tasty and I still devoured it. While I've certainly had fancier fare, I appreciated my breakfast for what it was: Straightforward, honest diner food. Sometimes it's challenging to find a non-fussy breakfast in Chicago, but by gosh, I've found it at Cozy Corner. Sure, I've had better breakfasts, but if you're in the mood for, you know, regular stuff, you may want to check out Cozy Corner. It's a win for sure!
(3)
Daniel D.

Yes, yes, yes, yes. Cozy Corner has delicious food at a sultry price. Their omelets are massive, fresh from the chicken coop, and ingredients straight from the garden. Coffee strong and black like my inner child, and service snappy and friendly. It's as pragmatic as it sounds, but the place really is Cozy. Good luck getting a table, you're going to wait. However, they are quick, and believe this review: it's worth it. This is breakfast done right dammit.
(4)
Cassie M.

The food tasted great, came quickly, & was reasonably priced. However, the entire time I was there, I was made to feel like I better eat quickly & get out of the way. This is not the kind of diner you can go to if you're looking to enjoy a book & a few cups of coffee.
(3)
Amanda P.

Seriously though... I LOVE THIS PLACE. Super packed on weekends so i usually just order for pick up to avoid the chaos. I'm crazy in the mornings and always want a million different options so the fact that most of the breakfast items come with a side of pancakes (toast or fruit, i think) RULES and i especially love them because they don't judge me or even bat an eyelash when i ask for them to add bananas, blueberries AND chocolate chips to my side pancakes.. I always feel taken care of. The service is super quick, they're super reliable and just plain awesome. LOVE YOU CC.
(5)
Jennifer H.

This is hard to write, because we love Nery and all the hardworking cooks who have provided us with super friendly service and delicious diner breakfast foods for the past three years. We have been regulars at the Cozy since moving to the neighborhood - both on the busy weekends and during the week for before-work early bird specials. Nery and several of the servers know us by name and always chat with us and tell us to have a nice day and to come back soon. Regrettably, we have made the difficult decision to no longer give this establishment our business. The new owner who came in a few months ago has ruined the Cozy for us, and we cannot in good consciousness give that man another dime. He fired some of our favorite servers and replaced them with much younger (and very physically attractive) waitresses. Last time we were there, our favorite waitress left in tears. He condescendingly speaks to the cooks using bad Spanish with an awful accent, which is rude and patronizing. He also gives preferential seating to certain customers, when it has always been first-come, first served in the past. Our Nery had lost the spring in her step, too, and that made us very sad. We decided we might give them one more try last Sunday, but when we went in, we noticed several people crowded in the foyer waiting to be sat, while there were a few empty tables and some seats at the coutner. Nery wasn't there anymore, either, and the grumpy owner scoweled at us when we walked in the door, so we turned around and walked right back out. Please join us in boycotting this once great neighborhood establishment. Hard workers deserve respect!
(1)
Annie W.

Wow, this place has really cleaned up since the last time I was there. The ambience is significantly more sophisticated than the previous greasy spoon look. The waitress I had was one of the best I've ever had - cheerful, lovely, and quick - excellent communication. Whoever that waitress is, I would love to have her working for me (if I had a restaurant). Excellent, excellent, excellent! The cornbeef & hash - very tasty! All of the food was lovely! Whoever the grumpy lady was behind the counter was, though, she really put an unnecessarily nasty last impression on me, I guess! We'd been there for not even 45 minutes, barely finished our meals and were sitting, talking, and she stormed up to the table and said, "Are you guys doing BUSINESS?! Cause we could really use the booth!!" - and all in a very nasty, jarring, and utterly unfriendly tone and manner! RUDE!! They should have sent that nice waitress to convey the same message, we'd have gladly given up our seats, instead of feeling like they were chasing us away with pitchforks. Ugh! What a shame, because it really was SUCH a nice experience up to that point! (4 stars, for sure.)
(2)
Madison B.

I love it but its super crowded on weekends. They do really good basic breakfast foods like omelets and eggs pancakes etc The service is pretty good too, its a great place
(4)
Kensey W.

okay i like this place! it's just a diner but when you want diner food and you live in the neighborhood, this is where it's at. i've long smelled its delicious, greasy odors wafting up to the california stop. but often having a train to catch, i never got to partake. but i did go and it is delicious as diner is and really cheap to boot. had the eggs, sausage, french toast (house) combo for five dollars! added some hash browns and it was satisfying stuff. the sausage is the cased kind and was fatter than normal. the hash browns were crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside, just the way i like them. had my eggs poached and they were done great. the french toast was just french toast, but that means it's good! add a cup of watery coffee and a sweet old waitress and it was diner experience i hope to repeat.
(4)
N B.

Not much to say other than this is a solid neighborhood diner. The prices are fair and the service is good. I would deduct 0.5 stars for the inevitable 20min wait you encounter with every visit, but it wouldn't be fair. Pros: -Well balanced menu -Sassy front counter checkout lady -Fair prices -Quick services even when it is busy Cons: -Guaranteed to wait at lest 10-20 mins to get a table for 2 or more people
(5)
Angela D.

Solid breakfast fair (haven't tried lunch or dinner) and very reasonably priced. Nothing fancy or super creative, but when you want an OK cup of diner coffee, solid eggs/pancakes/etc, and a wide variety of options for under $10 this is a good spot to go. Gets VERY crowded at the usual times so keep that in mind, as there is not really a waiting area or extensive lot parking space so plan ahead. The waitresses are pleasantly snarky and will tell you where to stick it when you deserve it :) Service was fast and friendly, even if the place is packed. And while we certainly moved out as soon as we were done to allow all the people waiting to be seated, we never felt like they were hustling us out. There was booth seating, some tables, a counter service. So, definitely pretty typical diner. Now, to the important bits, the FOOD. I had a skillet, which was generously heaped with everything - fresh veggies, perfectly cooked ham, not too much potato and perfectly cooked eggs. Pancakes were fluffy, buttery and perfect. It's amazing how many places can screw up pancakes, not here! Husband ordered biscuits and gravy which were OK but nothing special by Southern boy standards.
(3)
Cara T.

I went here with a group of my girlfriends on a Sunday morning after a girls weekend in Chicago. I had the biscuits and gravy, which I love always. These fell a little short. The biscuits were really dry and the gravy didn't have much flavor. My friends had the pancakes and waffles, which they seemed to enjoy. This place is really dive-y. It seems like its crowded all the time and it was super loud and hectic. I wouldn't recommend it for groups or if you would like to talk to the person you are with. I may go back here again, but I may not. It didn't make much of an impression.
(3)
Jessica S.

There's an old lady behind the counter smiling. Everything - including the booths and wood paneling - is dark brown, and the whole place feels exactly like aunt Margie's kitchen does, which hasn't been remodeled since the 1970's. Coffee is brewing, sausage is sizzling and when your waitress walks up, she's more than happy to see you, but you can tell she hates the hairnet. A couple holds hands; a police man walks in; and an oversized customer is squeezed into the booth in front of you, shamelessly making an ocean of syrup for his pancakes. And then it hits you... It's exactly like that perfect, little diner you saw in that one movie, that one time. You know the one. You just can't remember the name......
(4)
Reese J.

So this place is really busy about a 30 min wait... Fine no problem... Service was good food was ok, came out FAST! Coffee eh watered down. The reason I'm leaving one star is because they wouldn't let us split the check AND then as soon as we paid they asked up to get and leave!!! Are you kidding me!? SO rude I couldn't even finish my coffee! Will not be coming back...
(1)
Brent W.

Ok, so apparently the saying "without rules, there's chaos!" is sufficient here. I posited in my last review my disdain for the Cozy Corner policy "during breakfast and lunch rush only parties of two or more can occupy a booth". This policy, incidentally, is merely only one of like ten rules. They are posted on the wall. Trust me. You can read them for yourself. At first visit I scoffed at it and walked away like a little boy declaring, "fine! i'm taking my ball and going home!" Cozy Corner didn't or wouldn't care. Again, trust me. They have enough biz without me. There's good reason for this policy: it gets ridiculously busy as it's a bit tight quartered in this, well, cozy little corner. And speaking of, it's actually appropriately named. It's very cozy, especially nice on a cold winter morning. Anyway, enough of that. To the food. The Biscuits and Gravy were very good and this comes from a guy brought up on the best B&G's on the planet, courtesy of Mother W. My side of "Two Eggs" looked more like One but that was a complete after thought to the very solid B&G's ...and sharing of my friend's Southern Skillet. Which was So. Damn. Good. Another nice thing was when she was asked about choice of white/wheat toast or english muffin to accompany her skillet, it also included choice of a shortstack of pancakes. We'll do that. Obvi. Great service. Great atmo. Great Food. Great Company. Great Diner.
(4)
Elizabeth A.

YUM YUM YUM!!! I came here absolutely starved on a Saturday morning and was not happy about the 25-minute wait (as my stomach was literally yelling about how hungry it was) BUT it was sooooo worth it. My boyfriend and I both got the veggie skillet and it satisfied all my breakfast cravings. They seem to have raised their prices which isn't so cool but the food is worth the prices & the wait. Seriously, yum. A cool note is that they do have a parking lot and if you can't find a space in the lot, they'll pay your meter for you!
(5)
Kathleen T.

Were this a more open-minded world, I'd eat breakfast for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No meal makes me happier. But for whatever reason, I see it as the domain of couples. Which means, in more ways than one, this single girl ain't gettin' any. Oh, how I miss waking up messy-headed and heading off to brunch. (I will admit, there was a time when I reclaimed breakfast. It didn't last. I got tired of the quizzical looks. Why can men go out to eat alone, but women get the pity face?) Anyway. On the rare morning or work-free afternoon, I find myself gravitating to Cozy Corner. I like the scrambled eggs, the links and the pancakes. They don't do any one thing perfectly, but it's not really about the food for me. I come here because it all comes with an asskicking cup of coffee and a gruff side of "sweetie, we need your table." I love that woman. I don't know if she's the owner, but she's one of those quintessential Chicago characters. And for that alone, the place gets four stars.
(4)
Eric Y.

This place is awesome. Biscuits & Gravy combo was the best I have ever had. I was in Chicago for the weekend and found this place. It a block away from the L.
(5)
Colleen C.

The Diner Perfection Equation: Lots of Eggs + Located next to a produce store, frrrrrresh! + Bubbly Diet Coke + Cheap(ish) fare + Plastic menus with lotsa options ----------------------------------------------- Bullzeye. It was a random afternoon. On a whim I decided to get my hair done in Logan Square, travel over to a mish mash Thrift store, and then...hunger struck me. And a caffeine headache. So I grabbed a RedEye (last resort) and hit Cozy Corner for enough food and liquid alertness to power me through the rest of the day... Wow, 3pm on a Friday and the place is nearly full! Crazy. My dreams of a "cozy" booth were shot, and I took a seat at the counter, to leave room for other parties wishing to conversate and not just stare idly into the distance or at the Redeye, both of which require the same amount of stimulation. I digress, I sat at the counter solo...and I liked it. Counter guy: "Hiya Larry, Hiya Gerry!" ::::looks at me::::: "Hiya...lady." Well, "hiya" back atcha sir, I'm here for some eggs. And that I did receive. After being quickly equipped with ice water, a fizzy fountain Diet Coke in a PLASTIC cup (oh god, the joy is overpowering sometimes), I ordered the California omelette: tomato, avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese. It arrive approximately 4 minutes later, piping hot, fresh (the avocados were a brilliant shade of green, I almost thought they whisked this off a foodie photo shoot or something). Bill comes: $17.85. huh? I figured it quickly in my head, and for that to be the total my utterly fabulous omelette would've cost approx $15. Huh? Right. So I give it to the lady at the register and she laughs and makes the correction and we joke that that would've been the bill when they enact the new "egg" or "diner meal" tax in the City of Chicago. She was so damn pleasant and fun, I nearly just dropped her a 100 percent tip, just because she didn't snarl at me, and did apologize profusely for the mix-up. For the record, the Cali hook-up was more like $7. Total bill of $9. There we go, that's what I like to see... I'm sure this place is a freakish slice of zoo on a weekend morning, full of still-drunk 'hoodies, but hit it on an off day. Service is great, food is top notch, and it's actually cheaper than you think :) bravo, bravo, over easy.
(4)
Ryan F.

Great Service and Good Diner Food. I can only compliment the burgers and Breakfast. The biscuits and gravy kick ass
(4)
Nick F.

Service is fairly good, and food is also pretty good. Busy on Sunday afternoons, which is to be expected. As a local and a regular, it was disconcerting to say the least when the bussers hovered over our table and muttered homophobic slurs under the breath, thinking we wouldn't understand because of how we looked. When we told the owner, he didn't seem to care. This is unacceptable behavior and I will not be returning.
(1)
Kara K.

Post-torture session (translation: working out), I needed food really bad. I was on Milwaukee and spotted Cozy Corner like I had done a jillion times and this time I pulled into the parking lot instead of zipping on by. And was I happy did! From the outside the place seems small but once inside it's actually quite spacious. It also smelled really good which is always a great sign. A waitress told me I can sit anywhere I liked so I grabbed a nice booth in the back and perused the menu. They had a great selection of breakfast and lunch items and since I'm the breakfast queen I ordered an egg white veggie omelette with the turkey bacon. It was pretty good and my bill was under $10. My waitress was friendly enough even though I don't think she made eye contact me once. It's nice to know I have yet another weekday breakfast option so close to home.
(3)
Ann Marie B.

BEST BREAKFAST PLACE AROUND...not joking. First stumbled upon this place because I had recently moved to the neighborhood and wanted some breakfast. This place turned out to be my favorite breakfast place ever! I literally go here almost every weekend, sometimes me and my bf are guilty of going 2 days in a row. We seriously crave this place. Their skillets are soooo good and made very fast but well. Their waffles are also probably the best waffles I've ever eaten. The staff there is so great I see the same people every time I go there and every time they greet you with a smile and treat you like family. On the weekends there is usually a wait but the wait is def worth it and it usually goes pretty quick. This place is the perfect breakfast spot. For some reason I am obsessed with this place and you should be to!!
(5)
Jake C.

Nice little diner literally right off the California stop (blue line). Try a skillet, they're deeeeeelicious!
(4)
K B.

Wow! The staff was incredibly rude. Go down the street to Marianao Cafe!
(1)
Beckster R.

Be prepared to wait but trust me well worth it! The food is fantastic, the staff is friendly, nice and attentive....let's just say I never saw the bottom of my coffee cup! Pretty cheap. I spent $36 for breakfast for 3 adults and 3 kids who eat like adults. The only thing that sucks is the wait time for a table. Especailly with a larger crowd. Typically end up waiting about 30-40 mins but once we are seated the service is fast. That's the only reason I couldn't give them 5 stars but Cozy Corner has still won me over....fan for life!
(4)
Caroline T.

The best, most fluffy pancakes I've ever had. I got the strawberry, which are plain buttermilk with strawberries on top. The staff was patient and friendly, even though we stayed there for an hour too long on new year's morning when every table was full.
(5)
Jaz P.

This place is an amalgam of all the qualities that I love about this neighborhood. You have families who've staved off the gentrifiers, your run of the mill hipsters, and visitors who have returned to their stomping grounds. There's a long wait on the weekends. But what's special about this place is that they still have waitresses that have been working there for decades, and these women have seen the shift in the crowds from the factory days to the current scene.
(4)
JoÃ£o M.

The food may not be five stars, but the experience is. Typical dinner, food is comforting, I love this place. ... and there is nothing wrong with the food, it is pretty bomb! I love their fiesta skillet, and their breakfast burrito is great too!
(5)
Grace N.

Awful, chaotic, pushy service that treats their customers like the meat they put on their breakfast platters. When we arrived, they tried to seat us at a table with strangers. When I started pulling the table away a few inches to have the slightest bit of dignity, I got bullied by an angry server. So there I stood, in the diner-equivalent of a Russian bread line, staring hungrily at the food. A friend of the owners sat at the counter, NOT eating, with an empty seat on each side. When the server figured out they could ask him to move down a seat, we finally got to sit down, and they commenced to bully us again. All in all, I had a GREAT chicken fajita omelette - best I've ever had, mostly stuffing, very little egg. Yum. In conclusion, next time, I'll take my omelette to go.
(3)
Bryan C.

I avoided the long wait during Sunday brunch because I was alone. I grabbed a seat at the counter within 5 minutes of walking in. This place is excellent! I ordered the house special which is two eggs, sausage links (or bacon) and french toast. The coffee was fresh, hot and constantly refilled. Seriously, the breakfast sausage was the best I've ever had. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and yes, the french toast was delicious as well. The staff was super nice, super quick, and this place is cheap! I was out of there under $10 including tax and tip. If you're in the mood for a classic diner type of breakfast, this is the place to go. Can't wait to go back and try something else off the menu.
(4)
Matt P.

Awesome. I think it's the owner, but she's seriously one of the sweetest ballbusting women I've ever met ... kind of an added side of greatness when you order coffee and the country fried steak. The only really bum part is that they kind of boot you from the table if they're busy (more so due to your lollygagging and the small size of the restaurant), but it's really not that big of deal they just ask you to move to the bar so they can sit other patrons. Great awesomely cheap breakfast.
(5)
Margie A.

The restaurant has been recently remodeled, to a fresh new look however, the great food and staff has remained flawless. My original review was posted in 2009... Here we are 2011 and my reviews still remain tops! Great weekend breakfast treat for me and the family. I dont go often enough anymore but every time I go it feels like I was just there the day before. I love that I can take anyone there and they always find something they like on the menu. From breakfast to dinner and from snack to just something sweet they got you covered. Truly still my favorite spot! Some people may make a negative comment about the service or the way they are spoken to, but really... the comments made all in fun and the service has always been TOPS with me.
(5)
Jennifer K.

If they served mimosas, this place would be perfect. I come often enough they remember my order, my daughter's order, and the fact that she falls off the bar stools. The food is perfect for hangovers, the wait is long because the food is good, and the service is awesome. They get you in and out.
(5)
Serena B.

I used to live right down the street from Cozy Corner and it was a weekend requirement. Those breakfast sandwiches with the french fries on the side are the best in the city. It is an old school diner with no nonsense employees and I love it there. Only problem I have with them is that I don't live so close anymore :(
(5)
Delitronix X.

Classic greasy spoon diner. They do everything well, especially the eggs over easy! Hash browns are really good too. Usually about a 10-15 min wait but its always worth it!
(5)
Ryan E.

I have been to Cozy Corner plenty of times and have always left with a joy filled stomach and wallet. If you arrive early enough you can get one of their tasty breakfast deals! I will continue to go back!
(4)
Melissa B.

After eating at YOLK the morning before, I knew this place would be a let down. The skillet I had was okay. But after seeing the waitress sneeze all over the pancakes served to the table next to my booth, I was definitely not going to eat their anymore. She sneezed on the pancakes literally - and still served them!!! So gross. What was worse is that the pancakes were fed to a child. Makes you definitely think twice about eating there.
(1)
Super L.

Cozy Corner is like a mama bear restaurant, where they know you, feed you real good food, then send you with full bellies back out into the hustle bustle of the world, until you come back again the very next week. I think that most of the diners here are regulars, because I see a lot of the same faces when we come here, which is sometimes twice a week, and almost every Sunday. Speaking of same faces, I think it is great that there is practically no turn over here with the staff, which makes me think that all of the ladies who waitress and the younger guys who buss tables, are all happy to work here. That is very refreshing to see, and makes us enjoy supporting the place with our continuous visits. Plus they really get to know you so it is truly a neighborhood place in this big city. The owner or manager seems like the nicest guy ever, and he knows my boyfriends' name whenever we come in and he has to write it down because there is always a wait on the weekends. There is always a wait, because the food is so good, and cheap! We usually pay around $20 for two, which includes yummy breakfasts with add ons and coffees. The food is delicious, I recommend the steak skillet, any of the egg specials, the pancakes with fruit or chocolate chips, and the french toast. Their breakfast sandwiches are good too, and one of my favorite salads in all the world is their mixed green salad with chicken, dried cherries, and balsamic vinaigrette. My only complaint regarding their food is they use nasty ranch. That is their only downfall. Otherwise, for what it is, the food is excellent. We usually fall into a deep hibernation of pure laziness after eating here, even if we have just woken up! The food always comes out super fast, the busboys are always on top of refills and serve us coffee within seconds of sitting down. The booths are very comfortable. I always want to lounge around for a minute and drink coffee after my breakfast here, because for some reason I am filled with motivation and I can see clearly after eating, as I sip on some delicious coffee, and their coffee is GOOD. I literally become full of ideas on how to make life better and take over the world after eating my breakfast here. My boyfriends says it is the caffeine, but I don't know... it's not like that anywhere else, I tell you~! Nery is our favorite waitress, she remembers what you like, gives you a little bit of sass when you aren't minding your manners, and is always on top of her game. Very maternal lady, which is perfect for all these city kids who depend on Cozy Corner for their "home cooked" meals and occasional chiding. EDIT: After reading a few reviews, I must offer a few corrections. This location is not near the brown line, but right under the California blue line. Also they do indeed take credit cards!
(5)
Jimmy F.

This is my favorite breakfast place in the city, wait staff is nice, food is cheap and awesome, and since i usually go alone, I always get a bar seat
(5)
Josh G.

Tons of 4 and 5 star reviews? This place is packed every morning and people come into town just to eat here. I'm not really sure why. It's average diner fare that isn't really all that convenient. (no where to sit ever) Average diner food is a dime a dozen in this town. I don't get why it's always so packed. But if there is a seat and I'm in the area I will eat, I just won't ever go out of my way.... and neither should any of these other people.
(3)
Carol J.

The pluses: The guy at the counter calls me "young lady" and always gets us seated with in minutes! The servers are all super cheery despite having to wear creepy hairnets. The busboys are lightning quick and stealth on the refills, even if you are the jerk drinking a diet Coke for breakfast. The sausage is giant and delish. Hash browns come by the metric ton. Food is served really fast. Homemade cream of potato soup at breakfast time! Ample butter packets with bread, bagels or muffins. They know their eggs (even though I don't eat 'em, I am amazed by their perfect egg cooking skills). Prices are pretty reasonable. They have a parking lot, although it is a little tricky (it tests one's manuevering skills before you've had coffee-yikes). The cons: kind of small and its hustly-bustly so its not a place ya wanna linger. You can hear everyone's conversation and it often involves terms like "skinny jeans", "fixie bike" ,"PBR" ,"Pitchfork vs Lolla", contracting or job searching. That is all.
(4)
Phoebe W.

This place always hits the spot! The service and cooks are always quick/friendly. Thanks to an open kitchen, I also love watching all the line cooks working like little breakfast elves. I am also a fan of how they flatten their corned beef hash with a weight so it gets nice and crispy. The only lows are the haphazard parking lot so walk or bike to CC if you can and the whole cash only thing.
(4)
Clif P.

I've had better diner food in Chicago, plain and simple. That being said, Cozy Corner certainly isn't terrible. The food is okay, the staff is friendly. If you live close, its worth the close walk. If you are driving, I would prefer a place like Hollywood or Ann Sather.
(2)
Elizabeth V.

Been going to this place for years, it's good for an American diner and the staff is SUPER friendly and always have a smile on their face. If you go here during the weekend for breakfast you might find yourself waiting a while so be patient.
(3)
Caitlin G.

The only thing that would make this place better is if they had a pie case. AMIRIGHT? It always hits the spot, the food is sufficiently greasy, wait staff friendly, and plenty of vegetarian options. I dislike waiting to drink or eat in general, but due to the size and location of this place, the wait is always quite reasonable.
(4)
Jason G.

The food is pretty great and reasonably priced. It is diner food though so don't expect fancy frills. You will have a mountainous bowl of creamer however. Everything I've had here is good except I got the chicken club once and didn't care for the chicken breast, it was sorta rubbery. I stick to breakfast items now and love it. Friendly service and a large menu, this is the place you take the in laws because they can be cranky and you don't want them to complain there is nothing to choose from that they like. Be prepared to wait for a table at peak times because it is a pretty small place. A small parking lot and being steps from the Blue line are another plus. And there's something about walking into a place and seeing a pile of yummy hash browns scattered all over a grill that makes a boy smile.
(4)
Megan G.

I'm not going to lie to you, I was not thrilled to be at Cozy Corner Diner and whatever House... I would have much preferred to have my taste buds tantalized somewhere a little more flashy. I was willing to drop a Jackson for something so over described and pretentious that I wasn't even really sure what I was would be getting. I was up early (8ish) and wrangled Angie M. to meet me at Lula Cafe shortly thereafter for a no line/no wait brunch throw down. But Mother Nature ruined that for me because upon sloshing through the stinky, puddle riddled alley on the path to Lula we came to learn that Lula was in fact closed due to flooding. Boooo. Ok, let's head to Dunlay's, I just need some food. Oh no! Dunlays was also closed due to flooding. Hmm. Let's check out Longman & Eagle. Nope. The handlebar mustached worker getting on his bicycle outside regretfully informed us that they were also not serving brunch. RATS! I mean, forget about all of the basements flooded, families who would have to remove water bucket after bucket and sift through decades of memorabilia for anything salvagable. I want some freakin freeeeynch toast! We ended up at Cozy. We were seated after a short wait ordered your standard diner breakfast and waited unenthusiastically. Our food came quickly, looking average at best. But what do you know, our bacon was crispy, our eggs were hot and cooked to perfection and my hashbrowns (with cheese) came with a slice of american half halfheartedly melted on top. And it was good! Really good. We were in and out in less than an hour, happy as can be and it turns out that that Jackson I was talking about earlier covered both of our meals.
(3)
Nic N.

Just plain good food and a really friendly staff. I recommend the Greek Omelet but everything is good. I like to watch the mountains of hash browns being cooked on the grill...and then I like to eat my personal hash brown mountain.
(5)
Jeanette S.

This place is good...if you can get a seat. Seating is a big issue here for me. The place was PACKED when I arrived! And I had to wait forever to order. However, the pricing is moderate and the service is good.
(3)
Kat T.

I take my family here every time I'm not in the mood to cook a large breakfast on the weekend. It's a very cozy family friendly restaurant offering great breakfast options and portions. The waitstaff are very friendly and attentive.
(5)
Quetzalli C.

Delicious food, awesome waitstaff, great price, pretty cozy but it makes for a good time. There are definitely rush-hour periods but if you catch them in a lull its a great place to grab a booth and catch up with friends. They have all sorts of options for every meal and a vegetarian can always find a few options.
(4)
P A.

Well I like the food - that's no question. The 2 stars is because of the service and the lack of cleanliness. On more than a couple of occasions the female waitresses were just plain rude and not friendly. Also - their hours...close at 6??? Sun is still up in the summer at 6! And Sundays at 4??? Sundays family day and more people out!! Whatever. Once I was in on a Sunday about 3 or so and asked if they could make fresh coffee because the coffee they had was sitting awhile and bottom of the pot, etc. Waitress replied "no I'm not gonna make any more coffee today" As for the cleanliness, it's not very clean they wipe down the black tables and benches and seat you while it's still wet and they've been wiping with the same rag many tables so you really don't know what your coming in contact with. Also, food under all the tables, once I was given a broken fork. Also - be careful they don't warn you if there is an extra charge for feta cheese in your omellete or jalapenos or any special request. They do not inform you of charges they just throw it on your bill. Once I had some extra napkins on the table and the waitress came by, grabbed them and stated "you don't need these" With that said, the omellettes and breakfasts are good, the hot open faced turkey sandwich is good, the coffee is good if it's fresh (don't like the dark brown coffee mugs - can't see the coffee!)
(2)
Jenna S.

They have the Hobo Skillet! A lot of places do not have the Hobo; they have some disappointing variation of the classic skillet but it's never the same. But they had it! And they honored my request of no onions, so it was absolutely delicious. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. Definitely cozy; lots of kitschy diner stuff on the walls (license plates, street signs, etc) and nice, cozy seating. At 10 a.m. there was a wait so we decided to sit at the counter. I liked watching the short order cooks make all of the food for breakfast and lunch. I'll definitely be back!
(4)
Brian N.

add my name to the list of people who think this place is awesome! Great food, and the wait for a table is worth it. Best attribute - amazingly friendly staff in a town that seems to have forgotten how to be nice. greeted/thanked by name on the way OUT the door; now that's a nice touch.
(5)
Robert S.

Great place for Breakfast !! the place I get my hair cut is just around the corner from here Joe's Barbershop, and Joe Jr who cuts my hair suggested this place to me as I said we wanted breakfast, he was like this place is close I usually walk over there before work in the summer so that had me, as all the other places he has recommended so for have rocked out with their C*ck Out the place was busy but we got seated really quick I thought, we sat at the bar and had a good time chatting with the girls here and eating plus listening to them be a little catty, this is a small place so finish your food and move on they need the booths, if not they will talk trash about you just hanging out like it is Denny's or some shit the Pancakes are perfect and the omelets rock, and the butter for your toast is under the toast :) plus some good Joe to help wake you up, think we may have to leave early next week and have breakfast before our haircuts
(5)
Regine J.

How the hell have I not reviewed CoCorner? My husband and our best friend, Tony, have eaten here at least once a month for the last 3 years since we moved to LogSqua. These four stars are based almost solely on the service, as this *IS* a greasy spoon after all. Let me tell you: there is no other place on earth where I am not threatened but instead fascinated by the absolute fervor with which my husband is regularly flirted with by the fantastic matriarchal waitstaff. My husband has been spontaneously *caressed* by one of the ladies just two seconds in to his morning helping of chicken fried steak with lago de gravy. She has also whispered some pretty elicit suggestions into my ear as to how I ought to keep him happy. I always leave the place in stitches, and then my husband and go home and helplessly fall into a deep, mythical slumber. A magical food coma, in which we dream about a world where it is totally acceptable to eat a New York Strip Steak with a side of biscuits and gravy even before you've brushed your teeth or changed your chonies. Ah, Cozy Corner. You are the epitome of the lovably awkward and familiarly mundane things I so desperately need in my life.
(4)
Ray W.

Quick fast service great breakfast place I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee their ham. priced right
(3)
h h.

I'm giving a high rating because the person working there is personable. BUT this place isn't up to the restaurant in Twin Lakes called MANNYS!!!! Just in case you forgot:) Breakfast is the "boiled water" of the restaurant industry. You mess it up, and you are officially a fool. This place doesn't mess it up too bad. Everything was fine, except when I asked for cheese to be scrambled with my eggs I expected Cheddar. You put American cheese on top of the egg whites. I don't believe American cheese and eggs should ever ever go together unless its maybe an egg sandwich. even then, cheddar is always the way to go. I'll be back I guess.
(4)
Jim L.

Crazy Good! Fantastic. Family run with homemade food. A precious gem. Only an insane yelper would give this a 1 star.
(5)
Julia H.

I have come here a couple times... The first time I ordered split pea soup and a salad -- it was actually pretty decent. Today I ordered the Mexican omelette -- egg whites only, no chorizo, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro. YUM! The hash browns were crispy and the dry rye toast was a nice compliment for my omelette. Ambiance is eclectic and bustling. I like the prices here -- I like the convenience -- quite close to my house. It's much easier to park here than say Hollywood Diner. NOTE: Cozy Corner will pay your meter fees!
(3)
Angela Z.

Always a good choice for diner food. The french toast here is very tasty. I love the thick toast as well. Sometimes there is quiet the wait for a seat since a lot of people come here for breakfast especially on the weekends.
(4)
Nick S.

O-V-E-R-A-T-E-D I expected a long wait at 10:30am on a Saturday, so I am not disillusioned into thinking that I would be able to simply "seat myself" on that day. If a place is truly great, I will deal with it. The fact that I waited 25 minutes in elbow to elbow standing room, and then ate what I ate is the disappointing part. The eggs tasted like nothing. I had to add salt to lighten up the flat and rubbery scrambled eggs. Nothing fluffy about these. In the words of Kramer "sweat shop eggs!" The pancakes were heavy and also had some "spring" to them. Pancakes should be a nice balance of cakeiness and fluff/airiness. These were just cakey and tough to swallow, just heavy. The bacon was good. It was very retro and charming, and the waitress was friendly. I wanted to sip my coffee (respectfully to others waiting for a table) for just another 5 minutes after she dropped the check. Not a big deal. The bus boys were standing a couple feet back from our table and watching for us to leave. I no longer wanted my coffee. Considering that we were in there eating for the same amount of time that we waited for a table, we were being pushed out immediately. If you can hit one of their early morning specials, go. If not, go when there is no one in line. Otherwise pass. That is, if there isn't an IHOP around you.
(3)
Jennifer Q.

Cute little place -my friends took me to breakfast here and it was your typical diner style place with a solid choice of American breakfast entrees. It was a little cramped / busy but that only shows it is a popular place! I enjoyed my food and the coffee. The waitress was very sweet and accommodating. It's near my friend's new place so I'm happy that we've found a breakfast spot to frequent when I hang out in her neck of the woods!
(3)
Matt G.

Man, nice little place! I went there on a Sunday morning, which is obviously a busy time. We got seated within 10 minutes. Within 2 minutes, we had a our drink orders in. When THOSE came back, our food orders were placed. Within 5 minutes, the food was on our table! I get it: none of us want to be rushed. But if you go to a DINER, I don't understand why you would want to be soaking up the atmosphere for an hour? If you want a one-of-a-kind brunch that takes two hours out of your morning, this isn't your place. It's a no-frills diner that has its operation down to a science: and gets you in, out, fed, and cured of your hangover in less than a half hour. In my book, that's a winner. PS: I suppose I should mention: The food was good!
(4)
Paul M.

Love this place, the Hungry Mans French Toast is the best deal. bacon is always crispy and the eggs are always just how i like it. Although the place is very tiny, i've never really had to wait more than ten mins during busy hrs. The Waitress staff is for the most part wonderful, some are nicer than other, but there are a few waitresses there that are just make you feel welcome,
(5)
Shana M.

Love this no frills, solid, down home, ugly decor, the waitresses all call you "hon" or "dear" or "sweetheart", cheap ass place. LOVE IT. Mom and Aunty in town, don't care for fancy cucumber water or 45 minute waits? Take 'em to Cozy Corner. Have a breakfast date with someone you don't know too well? Take hir to Cozy Corner, share the pecan waffle as an appetizer and call it romance. They cook the. most. perfect. over easy egg I've ever seen in my life. It's miraculous. And the decor is something to witness. Where else will you see a "painting" that includes ET, Marilyn Monroe and the Gremlins in one scene? (No, your grammar school teacher's basement is not an answer. Creepy.) Really, I don't need to post this review because anyone who's been there once, or even knows someone who's been there once, knows that this is Solid Gold Diner Heaven. But, it's for the Logan Square list, and hell, I am here at least twice a month. I can't snub a lover as consistent as Cozy Corner.
(5)
Eddy C.

This is the default place for me and my fiancee when we don't know where to go for brunch during the weekend. Good food, cheap prices, friendly/efficient service. Don't be scared off by the crowds waiting for a seat when you show up -- this place is ALWAYS busy on the weekends but the wait is NEVER that long. I think the longest we've ever waited for a table was about 20 minutes, which really is not that bad compared to what you'd encounter trying to get a table at the likes of some of the "fancier" brunch places in the city (I'm looking at you Orange and Toast). Personally, we like to sit at the counter because the food comes out hotter, the service seems faster and the banter between the matriarch owner and her customers tends to make for terrific early morning entertainment. In terms off food, the menu is big in that "Greek Diner" type of way. I've ordered everything from waffles to omelets to skillet dishes to sandwiches here and everything has always tasted great. They have a parking lot out front that is small and crowded so you're better off parking on the street (usually not too difficult to find a reasonably close spot on Milwaukee). I'm convinced Cozy would make an absolute killing (even more than what they probably already do) if they stayed open later (6 pm closing time on most days). But as they say, if it ain't broke, why fix it?
(5)
Chris C.

It's all about breakfast here. You could get a mediocre club sandwich anywhere, if you are at Cozy Corner, you might as well get a killer skillet or omelet or pancakes or something. If you go early in the morning enough you are OK but I'd say after 9:30-10:00 it's gonna be a madhouse with a long wait. They do pick up though, so you can always just snag it to go.
(5)
Alf O.

Best diner breakfast in the city. It get pretty crowded, so take out isn't a bad idea. The waitresses are all very nice, and hard working. If you're looking for a fancy yuppie brunch joint, this ain't it, but if you want a the best omelet and toast, you've come to the right place.
(4)
Ed R.

Man, this place gets super crowded on the weekends. Best to arrive no later than 10:45 or you'll be waiting for a booth for half an hour or be forced to sit at the counter with the typical diner riffraff. Went with the biscuits and gravy, side of eggs and hashbrowns. The sausage gravy had good flavor but lacked the big beefy bits of sausage I've been accustomed to devouring at other places. I prefer actual sausage gravy, not to be confused with an impostor known as sausage-flavored gravy. There is a difference people! The eggs were cooked perfectly though. Unfortunately, the hashbrowns were a huge disappointment. For being the staple dish of any self-respecting diner, Cozy should be ashamed for passing off that pile of bland, soggy browned hash as something akin to the delights that say, a Waffle house, would provide. Prices were what you would expect, most dishes run from $5-7, and the service was very friendly. I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu, but I can't in good faith rate this place higher given its shortcomings.
(3)
Rich Z.

Really good food. Courteous and fast service.
(5)
Kristin K.

I love Cozy Corner! I used to be a diehard fan of the Golden Nugget on Diversey but this place is cheaper and tastes BETTER! Mexican omelet, silver dollar pancakes, amazing. Hash browns good. Negatives: Kraft syrup and Sunny D orange juice. Still -- so excellent I love this place. If you order to go, they are very fast, and serve your food hot. They are very accommodating and have great customer service, and are just DELICIOUS! I approve. Eat breakfast here. Get it to go though because there is always a line out the door :)
(5)
Margaret T.

I have been here a few times after wild nights out with a friend who lives pretty much next door to this diner. This place always hits the spot. I am a fan of their fluffy pancakes, although they do have a delicious avacado chicken salad thing that my friend loves. I've sat at the bar and drooled over some of the other food coming off of the grill, so I don't think you could go wrong here. Also, the staff and manager are really nice. That's nice to see.
(5)
Ricoche T.

This is one of the best diners in the city. The selection is really good and the food is made to order and FRESH!!! Did I say how fresh everything was?!! I did not expect this place to have such great food. I have eaten breakfast and lunch here and have loved everything I ordered. My absolute favorite thing is the California Chicken Sandwich----THICK chicken breast, avocado, cheese----so good!! The staff is so cool, very friendly and I love it that they make you feel at home and have such a fun and joking attitude. The prices are so reasonable and there is a small parking lot (about 8 car lot in front of the place) so it is a really stress free experience. It can get crowded but they do turn the tables pretty fast and if you are only 2 people, you can sit at the counter.
(4)
Araceli R.

Finally I try it today I was in the area soo I try the chilaquiles w/carne asada no eggs They good fresh fried tortillas home made green salsa the carne asada I expecting the piece but they serve it chopped on top The carne was bland no flavor in it I order w/onions but they forget so I order a side the onion taste old.........
(3)
Deena H.

My good friend (known her since freshman year of high school ) lives in this area and she invited me for brunch here. We came in and it was packed! Here is the list of pros and cons: PROS ------- 1. Parking lot 2. Large menu options from breakfast to lunch 3. Ticket system for seating. You go to the register and get a deli style ticket with a number and wait to hear your number in order to be seated. 4. Skillets that are delicious. They roast their jalapeÃ±os in the morning too! They also had corned beef hash (nothing like Teds bulletin in DC but still decent). CONS ------ 1. Too many mistakes. We both asked that our skillets not have cheese or hash browns. They brought both of ours with hash browns. They went and took one back. We also asked no cheese but the second batch they tried to bring had cheese. The waitress Maria was very apologetic. She didn't charge for the coffee. She even went and brought proof that she had written it down correctly but that the chef was then culprit. She was sincere and apologetic so I won't mention beyond that. It's a cute diner and the food was scrumptious. I would definitely be back.
(4)
Nic K.

Huge disappointment. Not because the food isn't good and our server wasn't something awful. what's disappointing is how they raised the prices. It's heart wrenching watching a neighborhood you love conform to something for the new level of class moving in. Logan Square has lost its diversity. A grilled cheese with fries cost $9.49 here. Think about that. Grilled cheese with rye bread where the bread is not even made at the restaurant (they can easily walk to the store to get it) was $9.49 WHAT THE HELL COZY. How did you go from having eggs with hash browns and toast for $5.99 to a range of $8.00 - $10.00? Your breakfast doesn't have fancy peppered seasonal salmon to compliment your cream cheese made from a blessed udder of a cow with eggs laid by a hens golden slit so how in the hell are two eggs with plain hash browns and unbuttered toast nearing $10.00? I am saddened you could possibly have lost your morning regulars who I have dined in the same place with for many of weekends. I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. It's a place that is only now some where I can go on an overtime pay check. Good luck.
(2)
Johnny R.

Cozy is a standard Logan stop and unfortunately just about average in everyday. The menu is massive and features a variety of breakfast and lunch options which are all executed properly and without creativity. Cozy Corner works like your washer machine; it just works. It's food. The service is always nice, friendly, and timely.
(3)
C R.

Cleanliness was a negative. There were several different species of flies flying around and an ant on the table. Wtf. The menu had a lot of options but they do not allow to substitute items or meats, not even for an up charge. They say it's because they get really busy and that disrupts the workflow for the chefs. In a customer's eyes, it turns us off because it shows the restaurant isn't willing to give you exactly what you want and are willing to pay for. The waitress appeared to the annoyed when she realized that we were turned off and not interested in ordering food anymore. Also the prices were high for a diner.
(2)
Kyle W.

A recently expanded neighborhood classic. Absolutely delicious breakfast served fast. Huge menu with all the options you'd come to expect. I love the egg skillets and always opt for a short stack of pancakes for a touch of sweet. It gets packed during the morning rush on weekends so plan accordingly. There are plenty of other more unique, fancier breakfast options around, but sometimes you're in the mood for a classic diner and this always hits the spot.
(4)
Darian J.

I'll start with what I enjoyed. Location: literally located right outside the CTA Blue Line stop. I visited Lincoln Park to receive a haircut. On the way back to the CTA I decided to stop for lunch. Ambience: it reminded me so much of the south. Where I am from. It felt like I was back home at a local diner where the usuals would go every morning for their cup o' coffee and gossip. That's about all I enjoyed about the place. The food was way subpar for the price. What baffled me was that PANCAKE is in the name of the restaurant, yet I can't recall having a worse pancake in my life. Me and Aunt Jemima could have made a better pancake. Dense, flavorless, and completely artificial tasting. The Mexican Omelet. Had so much potential. Except I couldn't really taste anything because it was so drenched in the oil of the griddle that a film of grease was covering my tongue and thus, I barely finished half. The hash browns. Okay. Much better than the omelet and galaxies better than the pancakes. Service. It took my waitress 15 solid minutes just go take my order. I sat right at the bar; in front of her. The restaurant was busy, but they had plenty of wait staff to accommodate customers accordingly. She had a good attitude, which is why this review won't receive 2 stars. Price. As mentioned earlier, I don't think that I was served was a $11 plus tax meal. I could have received a better breakfast at McDonald's for a third of that honestly. If you're not used to true diner style cooking, then one would probably love this place. However, I've been around diners all of my life and this just didn't fit within my expectations. Still can't get over those pancakes though.
(3)
Shane E.

The name says it all. A Cozy little breakfast place on the corner of Milwaukee and California, Cozy Corner is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the city. The building itself - They just completed a major renovation which seems to have doubled the amount of tables in the restaurant, which is awesome because the wait can get long on weekends. The service is speedy - You can probably get in and out in about a half hour. The food is great - I've tried a lot of different menu items, and each I've had has been high-quality. I've never had a bad meal here. Go try it!
(4)
Nicola E.

Tried Cozy Corner for the first time yesterday. It was pretty standard diner food. I didn't get any of specials. Just a stack of buttermilk pancakes with a side of bacon. It was good. I wasn't impressed or underwhelmed. After getting up at 4:30am for a flight into O'hare, by the time I hit the California blue line stop I was pretty famished. The food hit the stop. The service was quick and sufficient. I looked at other dishes around me and they looked tasty if you like eggs. Which I do not. The prices are high too for diner food. But again. I was hungry and it hit the spot.
(3)
Amy C.

Meh, exactly. My husband and I came here with our visiting from out of town nephew because it was the only brunch place open at 9 am on a Sunday morning and we didn't have any breakfast food on-hand and we needed a quick meal before dropping our nephew at the train station. We live in the neighborhood and have been curious about Cozy Corner. Pros: We got seated right away, and service was fast, from taking our order to pouring the coffee to bringing out the food. The restaurant was clean and the bathrooms were clean. The dining room was comfortable with plenty of space and natural light. The decor was cute. We ordered the greek omelette with a hash brown and a pancake. The omelette and hash brown were pretty good. Our nephew liked his belgian waffle. For diner coffee, it was decent tasting, although kind of weak. Portions were huge. Cons: The bacon was inedible. Our nephew like most teenage boys does not have the most discriminating tastes, but even he could not stomach it. I tried a little bite and it tasted of grease. Our pancake was also pretty bad. I had to cut it with a knife, because it was too rubbery to cut with a fork. I ate it anyway because i was hungry - so it was edible, just not tasting very good. The prices weren't terrible compared to other restaurants in the area, but all things considered I think we could cook something better-tasting on our own. I usually give two-star ratings to restaurants in which I didn't care for the food, so here we are. Ok in a pinch, as long as you don't care too much about how it tastes.
(2)
Brendan M.

Pros: location, food is decent, wait staff is generally pretty cordial. Cons: too pricey for what it is, in the summer the ac really needs to be cranked up more, service can be pretty slow, food is just decent. Did they significantly raise their prices in the past few months? A basic staple like a grilled ham and cheese and fries shouldn't be $10. Two eggs and meat also shouldn't be $9.50. However, it's close to my house, so there's that. But the CornerStone at Western and Diversey is much better food for lower prices. Better portions too.
(3)
Mark E.

Where to start? Service was great considering how slammed they were with people. Me n my lady say at the "Bar" Which considering there isn't any alcohol shouldn't be refereed to as a bar. However! The food was warm not hot. Which is alright I suppose, and it got to us rather quick. Their skillets are amazing. I had one with country fried steak, eggs and cheesy hash browns *The Browns kinda sucked* but the rest was pretty good and @ $7 that was a bargain. The real show stopper and the reason why this is a 4/5 and not a 3/5 is they have Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast! I'll give you a few moments to let that sink in... And yes, It was every bit as good as you'd imagine it to be. There's very good reason why it's highlighted on their menu. Order it, you won't regret it. Anyway, that's really all there is to say. Next time I'm in the area and craving breakfast I'll stop in, and you should too!
(4)
Tamara P.

First time I've been back to Cozy since they expanded & renovated. The place looks great for a neighborhood breakfast joint. Went in recently to grab brunch on a Friday around 11 am. The place was packed, but we didn't have to wait more than 5 min for a table for 2. The service was friendly, but a bit slow. They seemed to have ample servers and busboys... maybe it was just that busy. I was craving some comfort food, so I partnered a cup of their potato soup with a BLT. Two simple dishes, but they did not disappoint! The potato soup was flavorful, not too thick and the potatoes were done just right! The BLT was loaded with bacon and, I'm happy to report, the bacon was also cooked to perfection. My friend ordered the chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon. As with the BLT, the bacon was cooked perfectly and the pancakes were loaded with chips. A decadent breakfast, for sure. We've also ordered breakfast for pick-up from here a couple of times. They do a fabulous job of keeping it hot until you saunter in to pick it up. Despite the slower service, it's a good solid breakfast & lunch joint right off the Blue Line California stop.
(4)
Peter K.

I brought my little son with and the waitress was so patient and good to him. Food was fresh. I had the veggie skillet and my cousin had the Greek skillet. Everything was filling with large portions.
(5)
Bart S.

The Cozy Corner Diner has been closed the Spring and Summer of 2014 and is now open again. Today was the first day back in months, I was a little disappointed. Breakfast food is pretty hard to screw up, and I can't say they did, however it was pretty bland. The service was slow, first day back working out the kinks and such I suppose. Don't get me wrong, nothing was bad, it was just all so so. Which included ..French Toast, a Greek Omelet, hash browns and a side of pancakes and bacon. Which I split with my wife. Lots of food for under 20 bucks. So that was nice. I will be back soon, I can't possibly give up on this place, it's been a fav of mine forever. The space has expanded and now is twice as big as it once was. Very nice and comfy. The did a great job remodeling. They are even using a modern print out to show the bill. I say, go and try it for yourself.
(3)
Patrick L.

The two stars explains it, "Meh, I've experienced better." Honestly, I just can't find anything good to write about. The service was adequate & our wait was minimal despite a crowd. The decor was interesting, it does have a cool "diner" feel to it. What perplexes me is why people would wait. I found the breakfast to be a little bland & dry. It wasn't horrible, I ate it. I just feel that I could do better by running to the store & throwing something together at home & I'm definitely no cook. Perhaps I missed something. In time, I'm sure I'll give it another try, hopefully with better results.
(2)
Cinthya Q.

Love breakfast at Cozy's on Saturdays. There is usually a wait; anywhere between 10-30 minutes. The staff is so friendly and attentive. My coffee never goes low or cold. The bus boys are quick and if there is an open spot they clean quickly to get the next guest in. Great steak and eggs, pancakes, skillets, and omelets. Try the Abuelita skillet: chorizo, egg, jalapeÃ±o, and cheese goodness.
(4)
Jeremy R.

This place is a home run! Came with some friends for breakfast on a Saturday morning. There was a wait, but they moved through the line really quickly. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and pancakes. Man, this was one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. The gravy was out of this world, the biscuits were fluffy and my stomach was full! I highly recommend this place for breakfast or a snack, just go!
(5)
Julie Y.

Got the Tuna melt... Nothing special at all.. Would never order it again from here.. Only good thing is that the food wasn't salty at all. Parking is a Bit*h and the service seemed kinda slow. If I come here again will obviously update.. Hate giving bad reviews but don't see what's so good about this place
(2)
Julie A.

I absolutely love Cozy Corner. I have only had the Greek omlette with a side of pancakes because every time I want to order something different I go back to my usual. Quick, delicious diner food.
(5)
Dustin H.

Super clean, and relatively friendly service make this place a great option for a quick and simple bite to eat. I'd recommend asking for your bill when your food arrives, as the staff don't swing by much once your meal has been served. We found the wait to get out was longer than the wait to be seated and eat lunch. The restaurant was surprisingly busy for a weekday, and I chalk it up to the crowd pleasing menu and incredibly convenient location. Right under the California blue line stop, it's a perfect place to grab a meal if you're on the go. With convenient parking, it's also a great spot to visit if you live in the neighborhood and are out running errands. The food? Absolutely standard midwest diner fare, with the expected addition of mexican options. My wife enjoyed her surprisingly big Sante Fe wrap, bursting with vegetables and chicken. My french toast and over easy eggs were text book perfect. Like... close your eyes and imagine what french toast and over easy eggs taste like. That's what they serve up. Best part about this place is the eclectic people watching opportunity. It's proximity to public transportation, and the fact that it's smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood going through some serious gentrification provides a wonderful mix of clientele.
(3)
Courtney M.

Consistent taste and great customer service every time I go, one of my favorite breakfast spots.
(5)
Renee E.

Solid diner food. What more can one say? There's one in my neighborhood (Belmont Gardens/Hermosa) and it's a welcome addition to the many taco joints. Sometimes you just want a diner breakfast. That location (Diversey) is big and airy (the Milwaukee one feels a little claustrophobic.) For those times that I don't feel like dining in, they're a great and easy carryout option. Prices are very good for what you get. I've never had anything that wasn't fresh or prepared well. Only complaint is that they closer EARLY....like 4 p.m. It would be nice to have them open for the dinner hour on the occasion I don't want tacos (which is a lot of the time.)
(4)
Estela S.

I live in Logan square much better in space now that it has been remodeled... It's always busy however , you get seated fast... I love the early bird specials...
(5)
Lily R.

Delicious breakfast! We got huevos rancheros and the fiesta skillet. The Mexican touches made the breakfast extra tasty and spicy too! Service staff was attentive and friendly. Highly recommended.
(5)
Nicki P.

Great quintessential diner. They recently did some renovations to add more space and spruce up the place a bit. Parking kinda stinks since they lot is a double parking mess. The prices are a bit higher than typical breakfast joints but I still say it's worth it. my fiance went with flamingo omelet and loved that it was so spicy. I always go traditional when it comes to breakfast with two eggs, hash browns and ham, solid but nothing special. I will say the English muffins are on point, so fresh and perfectly toasted! we'll be back but probably not on a weekend because it's always slammed.
(4)
Fadi S.

If you are familiar with breakfast places this is just another one of those spots. the same type of food menu, crowd, and service. I had there tuna and ehh not so impressed, I didn't end up finishing it. But everything else hit the spot so get there before it's crowded if you live around the area.
(4)
Jesse F.

Good diner food. Thanks to the influx of hipster clones and yuppy clowns this spot will now always be packed during peak brunching hours. However, if you go during the week it is usually not so bad. Decent food for a decent price, but it's not gonna change your life, it'll just feed your breakfasting needs.
(4)
Jose F.

Cozy Corner is a neighborhood diner but is far beyond just your Place around the Corner to catch a bite. The food here is on par with just about any High Prices Fancy Breakfast Club. Newly renovated this place is great for food and has a nice atmosphere. Best service too! And it won't break the bank!
(5)
Kathy C.

I've been coming here for years with my family. We would walk here all the time. Now, it's a regular scheduled event on Saturday mornings with my husband and son. The food is delicious, cheap, and it comes very quick! If you live in Chicago and have not eaten here yet, you are really missing out. I love this place.
(5)
Mike I.

Awesome atmosphere and food. Im guessing its owned by the same people as the cozy on diversy. Waitress was amazing. Shes a model for all others to follow. She makes you feel comfortable and isnt overbearing. Parking is somewhat tight. Theres parking up and down milwaukee though so you shouldnt have any problems.
(5)
b w.

Stopped by for breakfast. I had the Greek omelette w/ coffee. The omelette was fluffy and full of veggies, cheese and meat. The coffee was decent. My oder was delicious. The staff attentive. The parking lot was full but there is street parking.
(5)
Yvonne H.

Used to be the Best place for chilaques And steak (Skirt steak) and the last time I was here I got precooked or just cooked already cut strips of meat....not even sure its the best cut. So I asked my waitress today if I could get it the way I have for years - the Skirt steak piece cooked, then sliced on my chilaques - she said no, the strips come sliced and cooked. My question has been answered. Why change something Not broken? Why charge $5 extra for strips meat?
(2)
Amoxtli C.

Good diner to go to when craving traditional diner food. No hipster mess here! The service was great for the most part, although when I got there it was so busy that the hostess forgot to call my number and needed me to remind her about me. Other than the place being crowded on a Saturday morning, I would recommend coming here when you're just craving the diner experience. I just wish they served pie.
(4)
Philip K.

I used to love this place, but it has gotten out of control. I've had no problems with the food, but with how they run their business. Before they expanded, during the breakfast/lunch rush on a Saturday, the host turned a couple away saying, "We've stopped taking names." When the couple asked why, he just repeated, "We are no longer taking names." In my 12 years of working in the food service industry, I have never heard those words spoken. Ever. You never stop taking names when it's busy, just quote longer wait times. After the expansion, I tried calling in a to-go order on a Saturday, but there was no answer. Called again, but no answer. Third time, there was a busy signal. Went in to order something to-go, and the phones had been TAKEN OFF OF THE HOOK, and the young lady behind the counter said they are not taking to-go orders today. Uh, what? Not going back.
(1)
Edward R.

Well to sum it up. This place rocks!! Great service, great food! And very reaSonable! I've only eaten breakfast from here. Me and my wife just loves this place. U get a lot for ure dollar here and it's always good. I usually get 3 eggs scrambled, with ham and they give u fresh hashbrowns! I'm not a pancake eater but I tasted their banana pancakes and their great!! The skirt steak is also good. If ure looking for a resonable place for breakfast please go give cozy corner a shot. U won't be disappointed! They have two locations. We go to the one on Milwaukee ave. But my reliable sources have told me the other location is also good.
(5)
Alex R.

Cozy Corner is genius. We can't all eat kale pancakes and mimosas for breakfast every day, and frankly, I don't care much for people who do. Cozy Corner is where you go when you want classic breakfast food. Bacon, eggs, pancakes. The usual suspects. Great service, and now that they've extended the place with a complete remodeling, there's more room than ever. Perfect location right under the California stop in Logan Square. Its great for grabbing breakfast before work, or you could hop off the Blue Line on your way to or from O'Hare. Cozy Corner. Try it. Love it. Tell them I sent you. Then take a picture of their confused look and send it to me.
(5)
Brian Q.

Used to be service with a smile at the counter. Was my go-to spot for to-go food. I'd call in an order and be on my way. I figured with the expansion, the service would be even quicker. Unfortunately, they're so busy with the new seats that they don't answer the phone at all on the weekend. I had to walk over there to learn they won't be doing to-go orders anymore on the weekend and they're too busy to answer the phone. And the service at the counter seems pissed off that they're so busy. Good luck to them with the new seats. Hope they figure out how to get back to friendly counter service and takeout ordering.
(1)
Edward R.

This place has a great selection of breakfast, but I usually order the country fried steak and eggs every time I go, even though I always look at the menu for a while and end up ordering the same thing. Their portions are pretty big and delicious, I tried their belgium waffles today from my wife's plate and it was ummm hmmm good! The reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because even on a Monday morning this place is always packed and that's not a good thing when your super hungry! Me and my wife love Cozy Corner but found ourselves leaving to a another breakfast place because of the long wait, especially on the weekends. The food is awesome but the wait is not.....
(4)
Lee D.

Always a great place, even if a bit packed even after their expansion. Customer service is phenomenal, food is quality, prices are low. The place to go for all your hangover needs. The coffee is a little expensive for what you get, but doesn't detract too much.
(5)
Sam S.

Food is good and most of the staff is great. The manager is publicly horrible to his staff and clueless of his regulars. Really? Can't have an extra sauce (lord- charge me if needed); or eggs on my sandwich sunny side? That guy makes pancake house an unpleasant experience overall. What a shame.
(2)
Crystal H.

This is only place the eggs are authentic. They are fresh out of an egg shell and not from an egg mix carton. Their food overall is just as I were to do them at home. The owner is kind of a mean guy to work for but he does not know how to run an impecable restaurant. My all time favorite breakfast spot. Cons: Very crowded on weekends. (For a very good reason)
(5)
Krista S.

Great service. Fun Mexican twists on diner brunch food. Coffe is a little lighter than my personal preference. A safe choice for a satisfying breakfast.
(3)
Jim T.

Gotta get the pancakes
(5)
Marisol R.

Great food great service but would never go on a weekend . Parking ... Hardly any but easy public transportation.
(4)
Sam T.

Came here with some friends. The parking lot is a little tight so that was a bit annoying, but we just parked on a side street and paid for parking. We were sat right away, but a lot of tables were occupied which is normally a good sign. Our server was great. She was friendly too. We ordered french toast, pancakes, an omelette and chilaquiles. They were all pretty good. The chilaquiles was a bit spicy but good. Next time we will get something else on the French toast; it is a little bland on its own. Overall, I'd be back. It's a cute little spot and they offer a lot on the menu.
(4)
Megan T.

What is there to say? Cozy Corner is a diner that in typical diner fashion is easy to love and just as easy to forget. The service is quick and friendly, the food is diner-ey and the menu is exactly what you would expect. Everyone loved their food and the coffee kept flowing and really, there was nothing wrong with our experience but nothing that made it particularly memorable, either.
(3)
Luri A.

I just absolutely love their breakfast food & burgers! I especially love the pancakes, French toast, & the meat lovers' omelet that has sausage, ham, etc in it. The quality of the food is consistently good. Some of their staff has been working there for a long time. The employees that have been there for a long time tend to be the friendliest & most attentive of their many servers now that they have expanded into the bigger restaurant space & have hired a lot of new people.
(5)
William M.

Would be five stars but parking is sub par. Everything else is great. Fast, friendly and way better than the one on kostner. I was there maybe 30 mins all together and my coffee was refilled at least 6 times! Pretty darn good! Except that I've been peeing every two mins since...lol
(4)
Erick S.

Check out their menu: there's "boned ham" all over the place. Satisfies my adolescent sense of humor. Also their Greek omelet is the JAM! As are their pancakes. As far as inexpensive diners go, this is the ultimate destination.
(4)
Monica R.

First time here after the renovation. The place is really cute on the inside and the waitress was nice, but the food was super unappetizing. The strawberries are mushy and don't really taste like strawberries. They are also covered in some sort of gross glaze that turned my oatmeal into soup and my boyfriend's pancake into mush. We were told they are "fresh" but are put in a glaze to preserve them for longer. So maybe the cozy corner and I have varying opinions on the word "fresh". The sausage links were pretty good though.
(2)
Izzy N.

My coworker picked up some breakfast for us weekenders at work from here and it was pretty good. I stayed strong and didn't order up any of their french toast or pancakes even though their french toast sounded really good and fatty. Have you seen the pictures?? Exactly what you yearn for when hung over and sleep deprived. The biscuits and gravy looked sexy too for this corporate zombie going on 4 hours of sleep and too much wine. Again though, I gotta stay strong and not even think about such delicious fluffy things. Unless it's below -7 then I'll let myself have a heart attack induced warm loving hug through thick sugary fried French toast... Mmmmmmmmmmm. But I have three family weddings to go to soon people and that means my grandma will be there at all three and I don't want to hear that I've really let myself go living in the Midwest. The shame. She's as blunt as they come as are my parents. This is operation stay looking not chunky. I had the vegetable skillet with sunny side up eggs, no cheese cuz I kinda hate cheese except for the bad shit = oozy nacho fake cheese. Or velveeta. Yeah baby, yeah. This skillet though. It hit the spot with lots of veggies mixed in with hashbrowns. Douse it with habanero sauce and ketchup I had at the desk and it was so good! It's definitely large enough to serve two people. It comes with toast or pancakes and I gave that to my coworker. I didn't get any coffee here for obvious reasons.. when I can barely stand shitty burnt Starbucks as it is but I'd eat that veggie skillet again for sure. Delicious. Hot breakfast at work and not brushing your hair- the greatest.
(3)
Sarita K.

Had super yummy chilaquiles! Huuuuge portions! Good solid brunch menu! This is a diner so don't expect cappuccinos and lattes. Drip coffee by the mug-full and tons of options for the sweet/salty/both cravings!
(3)
Hoss M.

If you want to pay an extra $3 for subpar chilaquiles or $2.49 for a cup of coffee because you are afraid of Mexicans and Puerto Ricans this place is ideal. Otherwise, go anywhere else.
(1)
Toby C.

Some of the absolute best breakfast/brunch you can find in logan square. More affordable than all the hip brunch spots, but still with top notch food. If you're not a total drunken hipster and can wake up early on a weekday Cozy Corner's early bird specials are the best deal around. The extended seating since the renovation is also much nicer for reducing wait time. I go there, maybe you should too. Or not. Big Whoop.
(5)
Nancy A.

Great service, great food. I come here for their delicious burgers and fries and their amazing breakfast!!
(5)
Nicholaus H.

Fast yummy breakfast joint. Great pancakes, great sandwichs. Vanessa is very nice! And Maria is a doll too!
(4)
Damaris A.

Always a pleasure eating breakfast at Cozy Corner. Good food, fast efficient service and comfortable surroundings. I've been eating here since I've been a little girl and you can always count on this restaurant being consistent.
(5)
Jamie S.

Great atmosphere, great wait staff and a good Greek omelette. The hash browns were OK, much like a typical diner would serve but not noteworthy. The thick wheat toast was from great bread that seemed fresh. Easy acts to the blue line and car parking out front.
(4)
Amanda H.

I so, so much wanted to give this place 5 stars, because it absolutely deserved it until today. The waitresses have always been so nice and everything I've had has always been delicious. I don't recall our order ever being wrong. They are usually busy when we come here and have recently switched to a numbering system which is much better than taking people's names, especially because there is little standing room and people often go outside to wait. The wait is usually no longer than a half hour. Fast forward to today. My boyfriend and I went to our normal spot for brunch, and expecting a wait, we weren't surprised that people were outside. We've come here almost every week for the better part of a year. Today they were busy and doing the number system. We got the number 1 and someone had just turned in the number 99, which technically would get called before 1 because they were about to hand it to the next person who came in after us. My boyfriend politely asked to have 99 instead and the manager very rudely says "We have a system". This would have been fine, except he REPEATED it 6 times and talked over my boyfriend who kept trying to say he understood along with acting like we were causing a big scene. He just happened to be walking by as the woman at the register was about to ask how many we were and if we minded eating at the counter. They always ask this when they've been busy. We've both worked in restaurants so I understand it's incredibly stressful when it's busy, but that's no excuse to treat regular (or any) customers like that. So we walked out and are currently looking for somewhere to eat. Still deciding if we're angry enough to never come back again. **Update** We almost decided to just go back home until we remembered that there was another location near Pulaski and Diversey. We really wanted Cozy Corner food so we trekked over there to see if we'd have a better experience. They listened to our story about the Logan Square location along with seating us immediately and providing amazing customer service. Even though it's a little farther to get to the other location, we decided we will not be coming back here. It's a shame because it's close and the waitresses are excellent.
(3)
Chan K.

The service is here is always spot on. I usually get the early bird special, and at 4 bucks it's a steal. Hash browns, eggs, bacon and toast were all fresh and delicious. I love a bit of heat to my food and it's great that you can add a grilled, pickled jalapeno to any order. I'm glad they are expanding; some of the counter seats are pretty tight on space. This place opens at 5 am but I came at 5:20 am once and they were not open.
(4)
Cydney H.

This is like the brunch you make in your own kitchen. Excellent priced menu and a good variety of options. The French toast is perfect without syrup even. Friendly staff with prompt service. Very clean and it really looks great since the expansion and remodel. I'm happy this place is in my neighborhood. Will be back for lunch.
(5)
Hope R.

I had a couple of issues with the takeout before, but tired of the mistakes now. I ordered a wrap that had chicken, which is not the issue, other than the fact it had gotten pretty black as I was watching them cook it. I didn't see where it landed behind the counter, whether it was going to hit a salad or something, but the first bite of my wrap told me where it went. It is unfortunate because I did like the place, but will go elsewhere from now on, especially since there are so many other places to go for breakfast/lunch/brunch in the area. Pricewise, not bad and convenient to the train.
(2)
Ashley F.

Decent prices, decent food. We were seated quickly, and the food came out fast. Our waitress was very quick and helpful. The waffles came with real strawberries on top (none of that mushy frozen stuff), though the hashbrowns could have had a bit more cheese and the steak could have been seasoned more. They had a list of specials which was nice. Overall a pretty good experience for what it is.
(4)
Jamie J.

They're remodeling, which makes me feel conflicted. The previous decor of 50's movie and pop culture pieces was such a part of the place. Yes, it feels a bit more upscale with the redecoration, but it doesn't feel quite right. I hope they found good homes for all the memorabilia. The food is consistent as always. While obviously frozen and out of a box, I can seriously attack their french fries. And they make a tasty omelet. I don't seek this place out, but when I do come here I leave satisfied.
(3)
Jackie P.

I've eaten here 3 times and have yet to be disappointed. Why may you ask? Well because its pretty darrrrrrrnnnn cheap for good food :) Mind you I've only eaten breakfast here and I'm usually awry about eating big dinner meals in diners like this but I'm sure its bound to be good too :) Saturday mornings are BUUUUSY! though so make sure you got an extra 10 -15 minutes to spare to wait, unless you like sitting at the counter then 5 - 10 mins max.
(4)
Paul d.

There is a certain characteristic about Ma and Pa joints that just make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. I think we should make it mandatory for service staff to use terms of endearment at the end of each sentence. Who's with me? This place is as true to Ma and Pa as any place you'd find with great service down to waitresses named Penny. Coffee is always filled without asking (or in our case, extra country gravy) and waitstaff is consistently attentive. The food is a slight step above your local Golden Nugget, but with breakfast food as a whole, it's kinda hard to be that much better than your peers. You'd have to carve out a niche like Bongo Room or Lula's Cafe that offer gourmet takes on breakfast classics. However, standard no frills fare works at Cozy; it's just good home cooked meal with service that makes you feel at home. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that price can get up there. It's a neighborhood joint so I expect to pay ~$15 for two ppl (w/o drinks). Sometimes, the bill pushes $20. Add in the tip for undeniably good service and you're pushing $25. Tip: From M-F, they have $3.95 breakfast specials from 5-9am. The parking lot generally sucks. Park along the street or in the neighborhood.
(4)
Shayna N.

Best thing about this place? ... the prices. For reals: cheap, cheap diner breakfast. Yum! We were in on a busy sunday morning and still only waiting 10minutes for a seat at the counter. The eggs were done ok, I asked for them over-medium and they were a little undercooked. hashbrowns looked better than they tasted: crispy on the outside and kinda mushy in the middle. My boyfriend had a turkey, avocado and bacon sandwich with fries. All good, but nothing spectacular. All in all a great meal for a bargain.
(3)
Mike P.

Went in for breakfast after our first night in Logan Square. I don't think I've been to a diner with a warmer or more friendly staff. I was introduced to the owner and formally welcomed to the neighborhood. The service was great. My coffee always filled and hot. The hobo skillet was well-prepared and ready very quickly. The hostess sat down and went over the menu and specials with me and even gave me free soup to take back home to my wife. The soup is the pride of the house, apparently. They offer several specials daily. I'll definitely be back. EDIT: Also, I was greeted as "Papi" upon entering. Way to make me feel like Tony Montoya.
(4)
Jeremy J.

I use to live in the area and my g/f still does so I visit here frequently. I usually show up here after a night of drinking. Usually Saturday and Sunday and yeah the wait times are crazy, but what place isn't at 11AM on those days? Plus it's well worth the wait. I haven't ventured out much further than biscuits & gravy, eggs, hashbrowns and bacon. But I feel these are the best biscuits and gravy I've ever eaten and I've tried a ton of places in the city. Very delicious and cheap food to cure that hangover of yours!
(5)
Carolyn S.

Best breakfast anywhere! Try it's compatriot location in Hermosa if you don't like a bit of a wait on a weekend morning. Try the salsa! No matter what you get, try the salsa. It is the perfect blend of tomato, onion, and cilantro.
(5)
Beata S.

wow!great omelet,great toast,the potatoes were in the right state too!all was hot and tasty,my first time here but surely will be back!
(5)
James B.

This is a solid, quality diner. Always busy when I've been there (which is always a good sign of the standard they produce). The wait is never too bad even when they're busy and people are crowding out the door, and most importantly the food is always good. Lovely fresh orange juice too. People may moan about the service, but personally I've always found them nice, and honestly folks: its.. a... diner. I don't expect white shirted waiters and synchronized plate presentations; just a rocking production line of quality food. Cozy delivers.
(4)
Jill W.

I used to love this place, until they recently raised their prices. $8 for eggs and bacon? No thank you, I can go to many other diners for that price. Food is good, fast service, but now price is not worth the quality. This place took the "cheap" out of diner. No longer long time customer :(
(3)
Fariha N.

My boyfriend and I come here maybe once a week. It is usually busy until 1 but if you go b 1:30 it's pretty quick to get a table. The service is fast and the food is great! If you enjoy diner food, this is the place to be. Also, add some salsa to your breakfast eggs, you cant go wrong!!
(5)
Justin V.

Every woman who works here looks like she's been working here since 1943. As an avid supporter of the octogenarian set, this pleases me immensely. While the food leaves something to be desired (flavor? proper texture? heat?) and the ambience is ... minimal at best, the sense of being transported to a simpler time and place levels it out somewhat. The secret to excellent service (and this might only work if you're a young, arguably handsome male in some stage of roaring hangover) is as follows: Respond To The Waitress Using Her Own Lingo. "How are you doing this morning, sugar?" "It's midafternoon, darling, but thanks for asking." "Rough night, honey?" "I wish I could remember, cupcake." (insert old lady giggling and a cup of coffee that gets 'warmed up' every time the liquid level goes down a quarter inch.) "How do you want your eggs, sweetheart?" "Baby, you can bring them to me straight from the fridge for all I care. I'm starving." Etc. Sure, if there's enough interaction you might end up calling someone's grandmother "sugar tits" or "fuck puppet" but that coffee will be piping hot and limitless and your meal will show up in three and a half minutes, so it's probably worth it.
(3)
Max H.

We showed up at about 11:00 on a Saturday morning and this place was packed. We barely squeezed through the door to get our names on this list. The wait was only about 15 minutes. We had standard breakfast fare but the menu was huge. Everything was great. The waiter could tell I was thirsty and brought me three glasses of water. A little strange, but it works. Really some of the best breakfast food I've had in a long time.
(5)
Kara B.

Back again this Saturday at 2pm -- WAY WAY less crowded. We were seated almost immediately and we got a great booth this time :D The food was still AWESOME diner food served quickly. This time our service was a little more friendly which only makes the place better! When we went to pay my roommate and I got free REALLY GOOD lollipops. They were jolly rancher lollipops which I have never had before. One thing though -- this place is always SUBZERO! Make sure you bring a sweater for breakfast if you tend to get cold like I do.
(5)
Phil P.

Five Stars - It was a simple decision. The service is beyond excellent. Good old fashion service, great breakfast, and quick service. Where else can you go today and when you they seat you, they give you a newspaper? Not many places that I know of. And they call you Honey and Sweetie? Its just the ultimate "make you feel good" place. If your in the Logan Square area, its a must try!
(5)
Erika h.

I have been to Cozy Corner many times and generally had good experiences but today our waitress and the hostess had it out for us. Here are the important points to remember - They won't give you separate checks or split checks, even if you ask nice and promise to tip big. -After spending 56 dollars on a meal you are not allowed to finish your coffee so they can turn the table faster. Honestly I've had many good experiences they have become very anti customer as of late.
(2)
Heather K.

The service is good, kind of communal; anyone will help you. The food is pretty standard diner-fare, nothing to write home about, but not bad at all. Portions aren't small, but not huge either (like a lot of diners). There's a lot of interesting kitch on the walls, 1950's style. I like that the guys working wear old school paper diner wedge caps. They take plastic. It's packed on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Breakfast will run you around $5 on weekday mornings, plus tax and tip. 3 = A-OK...not memorable, but pretty solid. It's literally RIGHTNEXT to the California Blueline stop.
(3)
Jim Z.

Is it a Chicago thing or are the plates really huge? Holy shit, I'd be fat in the midwest too.
(4)
Adam A.

I've eaten breakfast here a few times, and it's always a great start to the day. Even better is hitting up the breakfast specials on weekday mornings. The hash browns are delicious (I order them crispy) and the french toast in EPIC in nature. Most definitely the best french toast I've ever had. My wife isn't big on breakfast, so she gets the hamburger and is a big fan. I've also tried the hash and that was very filling and quite possibly the unhealthiest meal I've ever eaten. It's right down the street and is always a consistent winner, assuming you can get a seat.
(4)
Bill C.

I went to this place twice this week for breakfast after my in-laws told me about the $4 breakfast specials before 9AM. In these tough economic times (I hate that statement), this is a great deal! The food is tasty, the wait staff is very friendly, and the newly rennovated interior is awesome! Keep up the great work Cozy Corner...
(5)
Justin B.

The food is outstanding and the staff are exceptionally friendly. I have never had a bad meal at this place. If you are in the neighborhood you can't miss this place for breakfast.
(4)
DUG H.

Decent food, decent price and no frills service, this place is what hangover food is all about. Close to home this establishment is one of my favorite breakfasts after a night of a little to much drinking. Nothing makes it stand out food wise and the atmosphere is bland but who cares, you got a hangover to feed. The only thing keeping this form a true 5-star breakfast dive is that you really have to avoid the 'rush' times on weekends and around lunch time unless you want to wait for several lifetimes to get a seat.
(4)
Elena A.

I came here early Sunday morning for breakfast with a friend. It's a small place, but luckily we didn't end up waiting too long for a table. Service was brisk and quick, but I was never a fan of over-helpful servers. I ended up getting the pecan waffle, which was delicious. My friend ended up getting a skilet which she says was amazing. It was great for a quick get-together meal and decently priced as well. I would probably go back. If you drive, there is a small lot in front and a larger lot behind the storefront as well.
(3)
Todd R.

Cozy Corner is the best place to cure your hangover on a Sunday morning. It's always packed as hell but they get people in and out quickly. Not that they force you out or anything, they just take your order quickly and serve you your food quickly, and unless you're an inconsiderate jerk, you pay your bill and leave so that someone else can take your seat. My favorite thing has to be the breakfast sandwiches. A big plate full of hash browns with a lot of egg, cheese, and bacon on French bread. Top notch. I branch out sometimes and try new things and haven't been all that disappointed to my memory. The fiesta skillet is bad ass too. The people that run the place seem like they really know what they're doing--the kind of people who know what kind of question you're going to ask before you ask it. That probably helps them keep things running so smoothly when there are so many people running around and waiting to eat. Highly recommended to all! Preferably on days when I'm not there, so I can get a seat more quickly.
(5)
Erika O.

They serve simple but good food here. If you want Duckling A L'Orange, go somewhere else. I don't care about consistencies or looks. If it tastes good and has the potential to make me fat, I'm happy. I like the breakfast stuff the most. The burgers and spaghetti aren't all that, but it's understandable and frankly I don't think that diminishes my loyalty to this place. If your cat died, you lost your job, or your wife is cheating with your sister, buy the banana pecan pancakes. Afterward you probably won't care.
(5)
Mercedes S.

I know I have previously posted on this establishment but I went today and the service was just superb. As good as it gets....food was delicious and the staff was fast and friendly. I keep talking about it to all I know. Hope you enjoy the place as much as I do. If you have left over don't waste them and feed the poor in the street. I always take my left over to this one man that sits at the back of the dinner. I don't know his story but it's sad and I just can't help but no to feed him.
(5)
mike t.

Cozy Corner is a great place. Fresh ingredients of the highest quality are immediately evident in all their preparations. I have been coming here for the better part of a decade, and the combination of great food, fair prices and friendly service keeps me coming back year after year. If you're in a hurry for a great meal from five o'clock in the morning 'til six in the evening (6AM-4PM on Sunday), this is the place. When I say "...in a hurry" mind you, I never feel rushed, but I'm never tapping my foot wondering where my server is, or where my food is. I always get good food at a good price, served by veteran staff members who know what they are doing. They are open 364 days a year and they've never missed a beat in my book. Give 'em a try. You won't be sorry.
(5)
Iza K.

My favorite diner for breakfast. The wait is long, the place is small and the food is some of the most delicious in the city. I don't live nearby, but the drive on Sunday is worth it.
(5)
Don H.

I remember when we first moved to the neighborhood and I started getting rides to the California Blue Line stop, I would see a queue of Exelon's white Prius' outside, obviously a regular breakfast joint for the many workers down the street. I can see why. After the remodel about a year ago, the new interior is a perfect update without losing it's charm. The breakfast is perfect for what it is. It's no brunch fancy. It's no 17-course idiocracy. It's just breakfast. And it's perfect for a Sunday morning or that odd midweek indulgence. The last time was there I had a standard breakfast with eggs, pancakes, sausages and hash browns. My fiancee had the veggie skillet. All were really good. On the weekends, be prepared for a wait. There's not a lot of room in there, either, so in the summer it'll be a nice wait outside. But in the winter, it's a hassle. It's cash only, but they have an ATM there.
(3)
Kolyan D.

Probably the best breakfast deal in Chicago, provided you show up before 9am on weekdays (as long as it's not a holiday). There are about eight selections on their "Early Bird special" list. Everything on the list is $3.49. These include the "Big Man" and the "House Special" which include eggs, a meat, hash browns and either pancakes or french toast. You can't beat it! As mentioned in other reviews, the place is not bad. It's clean, and the service is efficient. It's one of our favorite breakfast places when we're up early enough.
(4)
Amanda Y.

Since our move into the neighborhood, we've been to Cozy Corner a few times. This is your typical diner with pretty exceptional food. The service is great and our cup of coffee is never empty. It is also indeed cozy with crowded weekend traffic. The wait was never longer than 20 minutes if you are ok with sitting on the counter (counter or regular sitting, which ever comes first). Now, onto the food. My husband loves their fries, sandwiches, and skillets. I love their simple eggs, bacon, and french toast topped with fresh strawberries. I sometimes crave just the french toast with fresh strawberries. Good thing breakfast is served all day long. Friendly waitstaff and great pricing makes this place a must go-to especially on a hangover!
(4)
Cletus O.

Had the 2 pork chop breakfast plate(also included 2 eggs, hash browns, & toast). Food was delicious!
(5)
Jean C.

I came here on a Sunday with my husband for breakfast and it was packed. We had to wait for about 20 minutes. We came here on a recommendation from a friend. It's such a cute place. The food is good, plentiful and fast. This isn't a place where you sit around drinking coffee and chatting. You get in, eat and then you're out. There aren't a lot of tables so they need to keep the diners moving. The dinner menu looked decent and cheap. We may be back for that but for now, breakfast all the way.
(4)
Angelique R.

Figured we'd go eat at Cozy Corner on a Monday, thinking it would be less busy, but they were still pretty slammed. We were seated immediately, so I'm wondering if others were just waiting for takeout. The front of house service was a little short with us as they pointed for us to go around, but the waitress made up for it with her friendly smile and patience. We split the Greek Omelet and Biscuits and Gravy, both were quite the yum. The coffee came quick, and kept on coming. I had quite the caffeine rush when we left. The prices were very fair. It's hard to find items on a menu for less than $6.00 bucks these days. I do wish they had more vegetarian friendly lunch options. But its pretty typical at a diner to order grilled cheese and hope for a veggie option for soup. Today was chicken noodle and beef vegetable. (dang) There is a small lot, but they pay for your metered parking I guess (says the sign on the door). That's pretty awesome. We'd be back if we were in the neighborhood.
(3)
Christopher T.

Like a very good friend of mine who frequents this place said "cozy corner is where dreams are made" upon devouring his mashed potatoes and gravy with an egg sandwich for breakfast. The fresh squeezed orange juice is great as well as the somewhat scary, but tasty french toast cheesecake. The staff here are as good as it gets. I must say waiting in the front can be hell like with as hectic as it gets on the weekend mornings. Though it helps with hangover recovery.
(5)
Bridget M.

It is always so rewarding to find a genuine ma and pa. So many places try hard, but fall short. Cozy is just that and more. Their staff is always warm and friendly - expect to be called honey and sweetheart. Penny seems to always be there whenever we go. Their early bird breakfast deal is a steal literally; $3.95? Who can resist? The food is always good - I've sampled a couple of omelettes and their biscuit and gravy breakfasts. The hashbrowns are nice and crisp and I have a thorough appreciation for their country gravy - almost as good as Merry Ann's in Champaign! In fact, on our last visit, we ordered the biscuits and gravy... eggs... sausage... and hashbrowns. All in attempts to recreate the stack. Pretty close to successful too. Penny even came by to give us extra gravy. Mmmmm gravy. Their staff is extremely attentive and even when they're busy they check on you to make sure all is good in the land of breakfast foods. They're very popular here on Milwaukee and California, so make sure to give yourself enough time for a short wait and keep your eyes peeled for parking - that parking lot can get a little creative.
(5)
Amanda G.

I have lived only a few blocks away from Cozy Corner for years now, but their somewhat limited hours kept me from trying the joint. They close at 6 p.m. during the week, which was often earlier than I was getting home from work. And I am just not the type to go for food over sleep on the weekends. (I don't even know what their weekend hours are. I'm a vampire on Saturday and Sunday.) But, finally, unemployment happened and I could visit Cozy Corner! My mother and I went here for a late lunch one day and we were both really, really impressed. I love diners but I usually find that the hash browns I receive do not meet the excitement I'd built up while dreaming of the hash browns. Where have the hash browns of my dreams been hiding? At Cozy Corner. My mom and I got a skillet and an order of French toast and split them. I'm not a huge French toast fan, honestly it's usually rather blah. This stuff was really good, though. And the skillet was great -- finally, excellent hash browns. We also ordered a side of ham, which was advertised as "world famous." After tasting it, we both agreed that we could buy that "world famous" claim. The coffee was pretty weak, but I have never had good coffee at a diner. My mother has been talking about "The Cozy Cup" for weeks now (that is what she calls it). I'm hoping to make it back before employment strikes again.
(5)
Katrina S.

Oh Cozy.. You are like two advil and lots of water after a night of too much fun. I appreciate that every time I call w/ my order you know who I am and say, "is this Kat? Ok Mommie, see you in a few minutes!" They aren't psychic - just good, I've been ordering the same thing, at around the same time about a couple of times a month for years. I can't wax fantastic about the food because like I said - I always get the same thing and it's always good; a cheddar and green pepper omelette, hash browns and Greek Toast (w/ sesame seeds), large coffee w/ cream & sugar. They do have an extensive menu - I'm just stuck on my "cure". Maybe someday... It's always carry out for me and when I go in to retrieve the place is always PACKED. (Another sign of good food). But they recognize me and take care of me right away (even w/ my giant Jackie O's on). You guys give me the warm and fuzzies - so thanks Cozy! Super friendly and fast! This is an affordable, not at all fancy, straight up, comfortable, neighborhood diner that cures my day after woes every time! I heart Cozy!
(5)
Sarah W.

I love the breakfast special at this diner! The atmosphere is great and the servers are awesome. They know my husband's order before he sits down. The service is quick, so even if you have to wait (and sometimes you will), it usually doesn't take that long. The prices have gone up a little since I first started going here, but the food is still delicious and worth every penny.
(5)
Candice R.

I've been living in West Town since June now, and there's one, well, two, big gaping holes here. The first is a lack of dry cleaners. I miss the one that was two doors down from my last place. Ah, off the point ,sorry. The second, huge, thing: a complete lack of quality diners. Now, I know there's sunshine cafe, honey and milk, and janiks. Those places are all good, but I'm talking about a real, honest, clean tasty diner. Simple food served up in a simple locale. None of the trendy decor and kitschy-ness that most places around here have. Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake house totally fills the diner hole. I had a skillet and the boy had the (ha!) hungry man breakfast. Our food was good, servers friendly and decor scant. We sat in a booth and our bill was no more than $20. That's what I call breakfast. Now, if only I could open up a diner somewhere around the intersection of Division and Milwaukee.
(4)
Jason A.

This place has all I ask for in an American breakfast. When I've spent a bit of time overseas, the only thing I start to miss about home is an American breakfast, and this place does it right, at a good price. 90% of the staff are excellent and I'm not going to out the one who isn't, since I am very easily recognizable and go there all the time, and besides, it's not anything worth spending much time talking about. The wait can be a bit during peak hours, but the staff are like machines and keep things moving. I eat breakfast here almost every weekend, and even if I didn't live right down the street, I'd still go out of my way for it almost just as often. Storytime: I ate here yesterday and forgot a book there. I didn't realize it until the following morning, so I walked over to see if it was still there or not. This book is old and out of print, so I was feeling pretty stupid for being careless with it. I walk in the door, and the first thing I see is my book sitting right next to the cash register while he is ringing up someone else. My eyes widened and I said, "there it is!", and while doing 2 other things at once, he still managed to look at me and say, (paraphrasing) "yeah, I saw you coming in the window, there it is jason." THAT's how it's done, folks.
(5)
Andrew S.

This place will continue to blow you away time after time. Its amazing when you can find a diner that keeps its dishes so simple but the food is so amazing. The staff here is extremely friendly and kind. The women who works the counter is kindest person ever. I do believe that there is nothing bad on the menu, do be careful though one entree plate can stuff you to the brim. I highly recommend any of the omelets.
(4)
Tuya S.

10 AM, Saturday morning . . . -Wanna go to Cozy Corner? -Ugh, hate standing in line. -Last time it wasn't that bad, we waited only 30 minutes. -Let's try another place . . . ah well let's go to Cozy Corner. If you are going to Cozy Corner you need ample amount of time to get through the line, but the wait is worth. The hash browns are the best in town and the biscuits in gravy is deliiiiish!
(5)
Andy M.

CCD&PH has the potential to be a regular haunt for me. We were there ultra-early this morning, so we probably missed the majority of the Sunday morning traffic, though there were still folks who liked like they'd been up all night dining throughout (always a good sign). I got the chorizo and egg breakfast sandwich and hash browns (both tasty, especially the hash browns). Coffee service was superb, as was waitstaff in general. A fellow diner got the strawberry pancakes, which looked crazy-good (if you've got the breakfast sweet-tooth). The only things preventing this from being an immediate 5-star place (because it has potential in the future) were, crispy-to-the-point-of-petrified bacon (a fellow diner exclaimed, "You could go skiing on those things!") and super-chewy baguette (on the sandwich -- I felt like a rottweiler with a chew toy trying to bite off each piece). Easy fixes for next time!
(4)
Erin J.

I have been back and have experienced no more such problems. Every time since then has been perfectly fine, and just how it used to be, for which i am truly thankful. Also, I've been noticing the gradual aesthetic transformation of the previously kitschy/worn 80s look with a newer, more understated styling, and I think this weekend we may have seen the finished product, unless they're also planning to remodel the kitchen, which still looks the same as always, tin-foil and all. It really looks great, and I like the improved seating and the design. The food and service are as good as ever, and they have not (as of yet, anyway) jacked up any prices to compensate for the improvements to the design. So woo-hoo! Happy to be back and dining at my favorite diner! :)
(4)
michael s.

great diner. quality grub. not too greasy.
(3)
Eric B.

Cozy Corner is often part of my daily ablutions even before my normal daily ablutions begin. Cozy often IS the way my day rolls. 1. Three great waitresses: Maria, Olga, and Penny. Sure, they'll sass you now and again but you probably deserved it and you may sass right back. 2. I'm a connoisseur of Patty Melts and this is one of the best in the city. 3. It's an actual diner---yes, a rarity in Chicago. 4. Go for the value: get your dupa out of bed early and go for the early bird breakfast special. Otherwise, order one of the unbeatable lunch specials ($6.99 for sandwich, fries/soup, and drink), fill up on the bread or french fries, eat half the sandwich, and you still have a light meal leftover later in the day for less than $10.00 w/ tip. And puhlease--yes, there will be a line anytime after 10:00 AM on the weekends but where won't you find that? I've never waited more than 5 minutes or so. In fact they turn the tables over pretty quickly. This is not a eat and linger kind of joint. Cozy is, well, oh so cozy.
(5)
Megan L.

One of the best breakfast/diner like places around town! I had the corn beef hash omelette and it was delicious! Not to mention the hash-browns and pancakes. Everything was absolutely great! Parking was a little difficult in the small lot and we had to wait about 10 minutes but it was definitely worth it! Friendly services as well. Would definitely recommend for a great breakfast!
(5)
Don S.

Great food - nice sized portions and friendly service - Maria would always hook me up with a copy of that morning's paper and I wasn't even a 'regular' there . Service is fast & the place runs like a synchronized machine and it has to since it's super cramped for space, refills are never lacking. The arrachera & eggs is to die for - you get a huge piece o' meat and 2 eggs - truly orgasmic - I've turned a many vegetarians to the dark side with that meal (they cannot resist the carnal urges of grilled meat). The Mexican omelet is also nice and flavorful with some spicy chorizo and fresh salsa on the side. My GF would always get the 'Egg-White Delight' omelet and she loved it. I have never had a bad meal there ... As other reviewers have mentioned, the place gets CRAZY busy, especially when church gets out on Sunday or when the hipsters sleep off their PBR hangovers. Parking in their lot is cramped and looks like an accident waiting to happen - park on the street or take the Blue Line. Try and get there early or late for the best experience. FYI - this location is MUCH better than the newer one on Diversey. I've had the same meals there as at this one and I was VERY disappointed in the quality. Sure it has much more room and is fresher/newer ... but they lost something when opening this new location.
(5)
Jenna C.

Let me set the scene for you: It's Saturday/Sunday morning and you drank all of the booze in Logan Square last night. You need some good greasy diner food. Enter Cozy Corner. The problem: Every other person in Logan seems to have had the same thought. If you wait it out the food hits the spot perfectly. But I can't imagine eating here while not still drunk from the night before.
(3)
Timothy M.

One of my favorite restaurants in the entire City of Chicago. This place is a monument to greasy spoons and Americana! Simply the best. The Mexican breakfast options (skillet, omlette, etc.) are simply incredible. Even the basic eggs, bacon/ham/sausage, hashbrowns, and toast tastes delicious. Everything is hot off the grill, all served from Mama's loving hands. If you're like most people and you work during normal hours and days, you'll have to make it a point to get up early on Saturday or Sunday to beat the crowds this place attracts. It's well worth it, trust me.
(5)
janie c.

Go there! So what if there's a wait! Wouldn't you be concerned if there weren't otheres who wanted to eat there?!! The guy taking names was friendly, efficient. You knew that he was going to seat everyone as quickly as physically possible. Service was great and the prices were reasonable. It's diner food at its finest without the attitude. Diverse crowd is a plus! Cozy Corner - thank you for being you.
(5)
Nikki L.

I will probably re-review this place after I visit again. However, based on my initial experience, I would only give this place 3 stars. After a 30 minute wait for breakfast food that was...as good as what I can make at home, I left satisfied. The most interesting thing about my experience there was watching the line cooks fire it up! WOW talk about being able to multitask and being consistent. These guys are extremely fast and organized when it comes to firing 6 tickets simultaneously. I was watching from the counter and my jaw dropped from observing their skills. The food looked delicious, fresh and prepared in a clean environment but unfortunately, the taste of it all was just...A-OK. I will come back though and try other things on the menu, got to taste the Southwest Chicken Skillet an Omelet and their Belgium Waffles. We'll see, the french toast cheesecake sounds crazy and yummy according Chris T.
(3)
Becky S.

I don't go here nearly as much as I should. It's a great place, with friendly service and tasty food. The bad news is that they're only open for breakfast and lunch and are bursting at the seams on weekends. As far as diner food goes, it beats Golden Nugget/Angel/Apple any day of the week-- I just wish that they were open 24 hours.
(4)
Blackie L.

Trust the reviews on here... the food is real good. Not great, just real good. The breakfast and brunch items are quality, and the dinner items are also really good... I'd actually recommend stopping in for an evening meal... good homemade stuff and less crowded. Oh, and if it is crowded, they do a good job of moving tables so you won't have to wait too long.
(4)
Jess S.

Love Mama. Love the skillets. Love the Mexican omelette wrap. Love the prices. I f'ing love this place! Seriously - never disappointed. Always satisfied. Wish it was open late! 'Nuff said.
(4)
Kathy H.

Good breakfast, good prices, some of the friendliest staff I've come across in a long time. Definite place to visit over and over... OH -- and can I say our food hit our table in like 8 minutes flat. It was ridiculous.
(4)
mike l.

the perfect greasy spoon. Don't expect too much & you'll walk out happy.
(3)
Keith C.

This is a destination greasy spoon, for no particular reason other than that everything is made with no concession to the idea of cardiovascular health, granting their skillets and plates of biscuits and gravy special, recuperation-aiding powers for the soused and weary. Luckily it is just far enough west to see relatively few of the area's more offensive citizens, and so one can nurse one's hangover in peace among people who don't look at eating breakfast as an opportunity to display their ironic tendencies.
(3)
Mark G.

great food, friendly staff. awesome awesome awesome breakfast food will hit the spot EVERY time. i prefer the one on belmont as it is newer and cleaner, but both locations serve the same high quality menu.
(4)
Ryan H.

Clean bright atmostphere, quick friendly service, above average diner inexpensive diner food. My favorite place in the neighborhood for breakfast.
(5)
Tyler M.

One of my few five stars. I usually come here every week on Sundays (Saturday is reserved for Hot Dougs). This place is my absolute favorite breakfast place. The service is quick (considering how many people wait), the food is delicious (i recommend the Fiesta Skillet), and and people are friendly. I cannot say enough good things about this place and the attentive - and personable - staff usually lead me to leave a massive tip. At least check this place out if you are in the area.
(5)
Oona B.

eh, i still love the "egg & i" in chicago heights.
(2)
Emily E.

What a great place! Right around the corner from my apartment, we finally ended up trying it--and we are happy we did! If you go for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday you will definitely wait (sometimes as long as 45 minutes or more) but it's definitely worth it. Recently we didn't feel like waiting so we ordered carry out--if you're close, carry out is a great option. The food is just as delicious carried out as it is in the restaurant, and you only have to wait about 10 minutes. Definitely perfect for a morning after a crazy night out, it's also delicious for lunch. Greasy, delicious and cheap, try it!
(5)
Cristina G.

all i can say is the best chocolate chip pancakes ever!
(5)
Lindsay N.

The best greasy-spoon in the city! Yummmm! Try the veggie skillet. Or my favorite, just plain old eggs, toast, hashbrowns, and bacon. Very reasonably priced and not nasty like Golden Nugget. However, the atmosphere isn't the best. I live near it so I usually get the food to go. But, if you're around and you happen to have a hang-over, go at it!
(4)
Kristin W.

A great little find! I discovered this breakfast place last week, we were seated at the counter and as I was watching the food being cooked - when the waitress came I ordered a little bit of everything. It all looked so good, and it tasted fantastic. I definitely recommend this place and it is fairly cheap.
(4)
jason t.

i can't believe i hadn't gone here sooner. this place gets crazy busy on weekends, and it's easy to see why. i was solo, so i sat at the counter and marvelled at the speed & efficiency of the line cooks. everybody was really friendly, at least three different people came by with refills for my coffee. and the food was quite good, not the usual ball of grease i was expecting...not that that's necessarily a bad thing, but it's nice to feel like you're moving up in the world.
(4)
Teresa G.

Cozy Corner....Well what can I say but TERRIBLE SERVICE, HORRIBLE FOOD and last but not least come to find out my cousin went there and found a roach in her food. I pass by this place every day on the weekends. I see sooo many people coming in and out and figured we should try it. So we packed the car and went on our merry way. Bad idea. We found parking right in front, there were three of us and we were hungry. All good until it took us 35 minutes for a table. You place your name on this list and they simply call you. Well after 20minutes I checked and there were 5 other guests that had been called after me. I was a bit upset, explained it to the "lovely" lady and she said that we would be next. 10 minutes later we were seated. The waitress took 15 minutes to take our order. The prices were way too high for a simple egg, toast and sausage plate. ( I highly recommend HOLLYWOOD Grill on North and Ashland for both price, quality and service.) So as I am waiting for our food. I call my cousin to simply chat about this place and she is in shock when I tell her where I am at. She beings to tell me that when she ate at the Cozy Diner for breakfast she was disgusted to find a cockroach in her meal. All the management did was say I am sorry. She had to pay for her meal and that was that. Well after hearing that we all checked our meals...no little guests were found. The waitress came back within a minute after giving us our food with he check...ummmm you might want to wait a bit. What if we wanted an extra refill or a dessert or a to go meal. The waitress never came back to our table to check on us..The ONLY person who constantly did was the busboy and so we decided that the tip should go to him and not the waitress. I think that this is how it should be done when the service and the waitress are not wroth a tip. I always encourage you to tip your busboy if your service from the waitress and or overall location is bad.Never coming back going to stick to HOLLYWOOD Grill on Ashland and North 24hrs M-Su.
(1)
Sam S.

chocolate chip pancake are ok, nothing special....
(3)
Phil R.

I don't understand the great reviews of this place. VERY average, mediocre, rude server, (but there was a nice woman at the register) food was decent but not great, bland taste, weak eggs, bland atmosphere and again, RUDE SERVER. Blah.
(2)
Lauren H.

Excellent little diner right by the Blue Line. I was in a fairly large group for a 6AM breakfast meeting on a Wednesday. Anastasia was on her own in the dining room with a handful of other tables and she was great. There was no shortage of coffee, nor glasses left empty. She was a genial hostess, which made my morning a little more pleasant. Pancakes were awesome-you need to get the sweet lady special! Two eggs, meat, and a fruit pancake...the banana was too good. I thought I would miss hashbrowns, but my table of construction workers couldn't finish their meals with all the food. Eggs over easy were almost cooked perfectly for my taste. One yolk broke on the griddle, but somehow the cook managed to salvage a little of the yellow inky goodness. Nice that it's right off of the intersection with California, there's a small parking lot, and they pay street parking if it's full. I could easily see myself (if I took the Blue Line @ California) phoning ahead for a sandwich and coffee before getting on the eL.
(4)
Moses S.

I got off the California blue line after a 6 am flight to be picked up by my friends for a round of golf. I had about 10 mins available and came into this diner to pick up a quick bite to eat. i got coffee, the mexican burrito, and hash browns. I am not a fan of the coffee, but I am totally a fan of the mexican burrito. It was very VERY good. Eggs, Chorizo, Onions, JalapeÃ±o Peppers, Cilantro, Tomatoes & JalapeÃ±o Cheese wrapped up in a warm yummy tortilla. I was impressed! The hash was typically hash, nothing to awesome or bad, just a good staple. The waitress/cashier was really nice (I originally sat down, but then got it to go) and the cook top guys are pretty hilarious as well (for 7 am, i was impressed!). If you're looking for a good spot in the area, I'd definitely give this place a chance!
(4)
Ray Y.

Great, convenient neighborhood diner. Recently renovated with a more modern look. Really great breakfast food but need to come early. The lines get long quick!
(4)
Hector A.

I used to love the place and it still has a place in my heart. My dad used to bring me there as a kid and the same family still runs it. The original owner/cook, Gus, has since passed it down to his son who has exceeded expectations and expanded to 2 locations. From which this is the better. Everything I have ordered has always been great, but if your not there before 10 am on the weekends, getting a table is an adventure, to say the least. With the renovated space I think they need to still get a little more organized. I will continue to eat there because the food is good enough to keep me coming, even though it's a little stressful at times.
(4)
Hectoe A.

Food, awesome. Wait, worth it. Chasing the hostess around to get your name on the list, REDICULOUS. I have been coming here since i was 4 years old and it was called "The Burger Inn". They since remodeled it and did a great job. I think they should have maybe moved the door to another area or keep the hostess by the door instead of having her run around like a mad woman. I have to say people get frustrated when someone who comes in after them gets first on the list since they found the hostess first. This is a conflict waiting to happen. I hope this gets addressed soon. I hate to have to stop coming here. I have small kids and they get a bit stressed when people start arguing and/or making rude comments.
(4)
Christine M.

We take the Blue line there. Never been disappointed. Decent pricing and portions. Fast service .... The customer turnover rate is impressive. Then guy taking names should smile more often... He's sitting on a gold mine!!! Looking forward to the expansion.
(3)
Jim J.

Good food at a decent price. The wait can be really long, but I guess that's not their fault. Not many places to get diner food around there.
(4)
Patrick S.

Cozy Corner has excellent food and excellent service. They are efficient with their seating, and the food has always come out quick, always tasting great. I only get the House Special (eggs, French toast, bacon/sausage). It's kind of hard to make that taste bad, but I'm a traditional breakfast kind of guy. My favorite neighborhood breakfast joint...I don't need all the fancy hip breakfast dishes a lot of places are putting out nowadays.
(5)
Arlet M.

I love cozy corner, I have been coming here for a while now !! It's one of my favorite breakfast spots & now with the expansion that they have done it's so much faster to get seated...
(5)
Steve N.

We went to Cozy Corner after a movie on the north side. The food and service are great. The people that work here have great attitudes and provide great customer service which is something I look for in any type of company. It seems to be very busy no matter what time we come here, but it's worth the wait. We paid about $20 for two that included our two breakfasts, extras and coffees. The food is delicious. Recommended.
(4)
Abe R.

This place is your simple run of the mill eggs, bacon and hash. That said it's solid and reliable. They do have unreal crowds though for breakfast, especially on the weekends so beware... Enjoy Suckas'!!!
(3)
Brandon J.

My girlfriend and I were excited to find a cool looking breakfast spot near our apartment to call our neighborhood breakfast place. Turns out this isn't going to be the one. Instead of a locally owned, mom and pop shop kind of feel, this place is just a fancy Denny's with Mexican burritos.The burritos were fine, but I don't avoid Denny's because the food is bad, I avoid it because there's nothing but a bunch of miserable, unfriendly servers just looking to turn a table. I think that's the best way to describe "Cozy" corner. The moment we walked in the door we were greeted with disdain of our patronage and a very unwelcoming gesture pointing us toward the general area of our table. This table apparently had a time limit because not only were we rushed while looking at the menu (the moment we sat down after taking our layers of jackets off once coming in from the snow we were asked if we were ready to order, then another three minutes after that, which is fine if they didn't give us the impatient vibe of trying to get us in and out as quickly as possible) we were also asked to leave the moment we signed our check. Sorry, just got a refill of this swill you call coffee, and I just tipped 35%, give me a minute. But they didn't, and we left, and we didn't even get as much of a nod from the manager or hostess or anyone at front of the house, all who were present, while exiting. No "thanks for coming in," "come again," or "have a good one." All of this I expect from Denny's, and I understand you're busy, and I'd even accept one or two of the issues we had with our dining experience, but from the moment we walked in to the moment we left, there's only one nice thing I can say about the experience: the burritos were fine.
(1)
Rodrigo R.

My family's been eating here for the last 18 years the breakfast is awesome I can come here every Sunday right after church that's the place to beand they just expanded under California location so now no need to wait in line come right inside sit down have a cup of fresh squeezed orange juice or some hot coffee parking is great.
(5)
Paul S.

Solid neighborhood diner with easy parking. Had biscuits and gravy, and wife had a Mexican skillet which was delicious. Kid friendly and good portions. Simple menu - no eggs Benedict for example, want come back and try the lunch menu.
(4)
Jack F.

Always wanted to try this place. The food is alright and it's definitely cheap. The new remodeled dining area is clean and looks good.
(3)
Deanna K.

This place is an all American diner classic. The Cozy Corner is underrated as a diner establishment. You receive great service and feel that you are always welcome there. I could go on for days about this being a great neighborhood spot. Ever since they closed I have had breakfast withdrawals from this place. Thankfully, they have finally reopened and the food is still just as good! I can never get enough of the early bird special!
(5)
Joanna G.

Stopped in for a late breakfast looking for something with eggs, maybe a salad, food in general...nothing too specific. This is the perfect place for that because their menu is huge. From eggs, to wraps, salads, soups, dinner, etc. you can for sure find something at this spot. The service was nice, a nice lady showed us to our booth, another nice lady waited on us, the wait was not long for coffee or food. I had the veggie skillet with toast. My friend had the meat lover's skillet with pancakes. It was good, nothing special, we ate, we left. The veggie skillet had a good amount of vegetables, the egg white was runny on my sunny side up eggs, the flavor of everything was a little bland, but overall 3 stars are fair and so were the prices. If in the area and looking for a lunch or breakfast, I might go again and try something else. I must mention that the coffee was good :-)
(3)
Daniela V.

Food is good. Service is bad. Just found out they are homophobic, which no normal person supports.
(1)
Katy R.

As a frequent Cozy Corner customer, I would first like to point out the obvious things such as the delicious food, exceptional customer service, and comfortable atmosphere and convenient location. However, I have two complaints about this diner. The first being the fact that once you finish eating your meal (even if they just assume you're finished) you are immediately given a check (which they can NOT split in any way, shape, or form) and are rushed out the door. If you think you can sit and finish your coffee.....think again. An employee will ask you to leave so they can use the table for the line of people waiting. (Understandably), however, as a paying customer, I would like to just finish my meal at least, and if I'm feeling extra slow, maybe my cup of coffee too! I mean, really? One word to describe such actions....RUDE. My second complaint is about one of the staff members who is depressingly old, and would probably be a very sweet woman outside of the diner......but in her working environment she is not the friendliest. I'm unaware of her name, but you'll know her when you see her. She's the one they have doing 'busywork' at the counter. (work that makes you look as though you are very busy when in fact you are achieving nothing). My two complaints aside.....I love this place! My roommates and I have breakfast here at least once a week, sometimes more. (Okay probably three times a week). Great hangover food! But please, Cozy, stop rushing us! And fire the blonde lady.
(4)
Ann S.

Food is awesome! Coffee is perfect! Menu is filled with many options. Parking isn't your average parking slots, parking on half the curb is normal. Would give a 5 but I feel like I'm rushed, they try to have a quick turn around on all tables. As soon as you get up to put your jacket a bus boy is behind you trying to reach over you to clean. So by the time you walk out the door, someone is already sitting down. That's great but you can't enjoy the food when you know people behind the counter are looking at you every 40 seconds.
(4)
M A.

I really wanted to like this place. We love to do our weekend brunches at typical American diners and are always excited when we find out about a new place. We had tried to go a of couple weeks ago but got a late start on a Sunday and by the time we got there, the wait was almost an hour. So this past weekend, we made a point to try and get up and out earlier so that we could try this place out. When we got there, they said the wait would be about 30 minutes, which is not so bad for a popular weekend diner but we were quite pleased when they were able to seat us within 15. We tend to order the same things to compare diner to diner so my husband ordered the skirt steak and eggs and I did the biscuits and gravy combo (with eggs, bacon(?) and sausage). I have to say that I was greatly disappointed. The biscuits were bland and mealy, leaving a strange flavor in my mouth and the sausage patties were gray and rubbery. My overall impression of my meal was that it had been a frozen breakfast thrown in the microwave, that's the only way I can explain it. I ate the eggs, although they were rubbery and way overcooked and a couple of bites of the sausage and gravy and I was done. The food just tasted weird. My husband's steak was maybe ok except that again, it looked liked they had thrown it on the grill to give it a couple of marks but then threw it in the microwave because it too had that kind of rubbery, bland flavor to it. Even the hash browns were mush like they had been frozen and thrown in the microwave. Overall I was just really disappointed and couldn't understand as we left why there was a line out the door for such quality of food. I really wanted to like it. I will say though that the service was exceptional, our waitress was great and the staff very friendly but sadly I will not be returning to this place again.
(1)
Katie K.

YUM!! I love this diner!! It's so delicious. I typically get an omlet. I love that you can have a side of pancakes instead of toast, a real win-win. Pancakes, hashbrowns, omlet? And this is all one meal? Hot damn. What a deal. I have had both the denver omlet and the veggie omlet. Both were outstanding. I also added cheese. The veggies were fresh. I think if you haven't been here yet, you should definitely stop by. (Also, the corner store next door is great too!) It get's a bit busy on weekend mornings. But it's fast moving. I love the service, everyone is very friendly.
(5)
Will D.

We were happy to return to Cozy Corner after its being closed for several months to expand. The new space is bright, welcoming, and attractive, and many of the same great waitresses are there. They gave us hugs when they saw us. We waited a while for a table around noon but it was fun to see the bustling cooks and some other regulars. We were seated in the new section where we saw some neighbors so it was like a reunion. Because of the hour and I suppose the new system our food took a while to arrive but we expect that to improve--and my biscuits and gravy were tasty and the coffee was good and hot. Hopefully the expanded space will eliminate the "need" for someone to pester people to leave once they've finished their meals--that was a big negative before which got us to abandon CC for a while. The atmosphere was busy but relaxed on Saturday so hopefully it'll be a regular stop for us again.
(4)
Meghan K.

I have to heave a heavy sigh for Cozy Corner. I used to come here more frequently, but moved to the other side of Logan, where I became a Johnny's fanatic. We decided to return to Cozy Corner yesterday, and regretted it. The prices are way higher than I remember, but even regardless -- the service is off putting at best. You wait a long time for a table, a server immediately comes over to take your entire order. Your food arrives in record time, which is great... but then your check is dropped off and you're expected to chow down and hit the road. We didn't get any coffee refills, and really wanted another mug, but a different server came over and told us sorry but you need to leave, we have a lot of people waiting for tables. Johnny's, I'm so sorry I strayed.
(2)
Jade N.

The food is average diner food. The service though is absolutely awful. With so many other diner choices in the area, there is no need to waste your time going here. The ogre of a man who 'greets' you is so rude and off putting. They make you feel like it is your privilege to come eat there instead of being helpful and courteous. Never again.
(1)
M K.

I don't know what happened to this restaurant, after the renovation. It's not nearly as friendly and the prices keep going UP. Understandable that food prices have increased, but cozy corner has raised their prices 33% in past two years. I used to eat there several times per week. I thought it was a hidden gem, but after their LAST price hike, I tried different restaurants and they're cheaper. Dappers for example on Addison avenue is cheaper with larger portions. So long, cozy corner.
(3)
john s.

Stopped in this morning for arrachera and eggs. Wow, they use top notch skirt steak. I will be back!
(4)
Sarah G.

A big F YOU to Cozy Corner! Way to butt out the excellent grocery store next door! There is no longer a decent grocery store in this area with such fabulous low prices and high quality produce. No one needs your greasy slop!
(1)
Claudia S.

I absolutely hate being anywhere and feel like people are hovering around me unless I'm at a bar. However, Cozy Corner is my other exception. I've been here many times with many different people but the other day was my first time coming here alone. You want to know the secret to getting seated quickly when it's packed? Dine alone. My wait time was 1 minute, seriously. This place is quick, the food always hits the spot and they don't scoff when I order egg whites. Even though I was at the counter and there were people all around me waiting to be seated, I never felt rushed or cramped and I was able to unwind and enjoy my breakfast.
(5)
Robert H.

Well I was looking for a new breakfast place and found this one on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I really kind of hate to give it a 3 star rating considering so many others rate it higher, but to me it really was an A--OK kind of experience for me so that's what I'm having to go with. My server was attentive to my needs and made sure I was not left needing anything so that is one of the reasons I will probably be coming back here from time to time. Another positive point in my visit was the food arrived very quickly. I was seated at the counter and had a ringside seat to watch the cooks. When I saw 4 cooks in such a small cooking area I thought it would be a comedy show to sit and watch them getting in each others way. I was wrong! Even though the space they work in is small they worked together like a well oiled machine and pushed out a LOT of food very quickly. The reason I've gone with a 3 star rating instead of a 4 or 5 star rating is the flavors. Now I did order what I would consider a risky new type of omelette that I would never have thought to make myself just so I could experience something new that I wouldn't eat at home. It turned out the omelette was ok, but considering I knew when I ordered it that I very well might even dislike the flavors I'm not taking that taste into account for this review since it was just a combination of tastes that didn't thrill me and certainly was not the fault of the cooks. What convinced me to go with only a 3 star rating was the fact that the hash browns were cooked, but not hardly browned except for about 4 bites which were browned nicely. Maybe it's just me (always a real possibility), but if hash browns are not browned and made to have a light crunchy texture to them they are just boring soft potatoes cut in strips. I have to agree with another reviewer who stated the hash browns need some sort of spices added to them. Just a little salt and pepper would have taken them from being very bland to good. I know restaurants are hesitant to add salt sometimes because so many people are on low or no sodium diets, but there are several good salt free spice blends that could perk up their hash browns and take them to the next level. Overall it was a good experience and I'm sure I'll be back many more times. Who knows maybe after trying some other items on the menu I'll be able to raise my rating up to be more in line with what so many other reviewers feel. I'd feel comfortable recommending this place to others as a good diner, I just couldn't honestly say it was great.
(3)
Rahul G.

This place gets a 5 star for food but loses a star for the price. I can get the same food at Johnny's Grill on the square for much less. Either way, if you like diners, this is a must go to. Everything is great, from simple eggs to their grilled cheese. Ask to make their hash browns crispy otherwise they come out too soft. I love their breakfast sandwiches, the bread is amazing. Also love the skillets. The hobo was a favorite of mine but I think they got rid of it. I like the Mexican one with chicken in it. Gets crazy here on the weekends so expect a wait. But quick quick service will get you food and out the door sooner than you think.
(4)
Jay M.

The food is excellent. You wish you could make some of it at home. But you can't. So you anticipate coming here, knowing they won't fail you. The pancakes, the chicken fajita burrito, the fries, etc. are flawless everytime. You can eat breakfast food in the evening or a chicken sandwich at 10am. Both experiences will be enjoyable.
(5)
Dan H.

Stop #2 on my "Eating my way through Chicago/St. Louis and possibly doing other things on this trip Summer Tour 2011" was for breakfast. Not only was this place in one of my road trip eating books, but it was also a recommendation from a friend in Portland who lived in Chicago for 15 years. A good amount of my upcoming reviews will be for places he suggested I go to. You will wait to get in when you get here. Fair warning. We did, but thankfully they move customers in and out as quickly as possible here. We found that out the hard way. I'll tell you more about that soon. From the time we walked in to the time we were seated was probably no more than 15 to 20 minutes. You know it is good when people are waiting in line to eat. Or at least that is how I judge a place. The moment we sat we were greeted by our server. She filled up two cups of coffee for us and was never far when we needed our cups topped off. It got to the point where I had to move my cup to the other side of the table as I figured I'd just float away with all the coffee I was consuming. I'm not even a coffee drinker. After looking at the large menu I went with the suggestion of my friend and ordered the Mexican Omelette (($7.39) which had chorizo, onions jalapeno peppers and tomatoes in it. Phenomenal omelette (their spelling). So we ate and then we ended up sitting for a bit. I'm not normally that person. If I see that people are waiting I will move, but my company and I were in a deep conversation. Anyway after a bit one of the servers came up and asked us if we could leave so that they could get some other customers seated. We had no issue with that at all. I like it when people are direct. Great place for breakfast if you happen to be in this part of town.
(4)
Stephanie W.

Diner atmosphere that makes you feel completely comfortable and, well, cozy... With a menu that is of a much higher level than your typical greasy spoon fare. Went on a weekend morning and had to wait, but the efficiency of the table turnaround, seating, and service is spectacular. At the time I was a little hangry, so I might not have been wearing a smile while I was waiting, however once we were seated out food was out in less than ten minutes. They hand out menus while you wait so you have plenty of time peruse the options, and peruse I did. We decided on the vegetarian skillets and got a side of pancakes to split. The skillet was surprisingly light and not greasy as I would typically expect of a dish that included hash browns covered with eggs, cheese and veggies! Pancakes were also great! Coffee was also great! Price was even better! I predict we will be gettin cozy with it on a Sunday very soon!
(4)
Eric W.

Really good food and a nice stroll from Armitage, which is where were staying. There's a CTA line right there too. Corned beef hash omelette was good and it really hit the spot after a late night in the city.
(4)
Carlos H.

The food is really good. Great customer service. I would recommend this place to anyone
(5)
Jilly Pop S.

LOVE THIS PLACE! Fast service and great food. The staff is very friendly and it's a perfect place for breakfast.
(5)
Lorie M.

Food was good, not anything fantastic out of the ordinary. Good breakfast food. The reason I am giving such a low rating is because of the incredibly rude wait staff. I have never been so rushed in a restaurant before... seriously. We hadn't even finished breakfast & two waitress' are walking by giving us dirty looks. We pay our bill even though we are not finished. My friend is still working on her pancake & the walk-by glaring is now about every minute. Will never go back. If you are in a rush & want to eat, pay & walk out the door at the same time, this is the place for you. p.s. if you look at my reviews you will see that I am not one to consistently give low ratings.
(1)
Jose Q.

Good ole pancakes!! My go to place for pancakes, steak and eggs! Also this place is always busy so expact to wait 10-40min on weekends.
(5)
Jonathan G.

I love this restaurant love. The waitress named maria she is always so nice and pleasant. The food is so delicious, i love the burgers and fries. Breakfast is defiantly the best time to go it's always fast and really good. Most waitress are nice I would not recommend the waitress named Olga she is slow but others are nice and fast. I hear the boss is a hard ass and he looks like one but he sure knows how to run a really good business and if you think they are small well get ready there having an expansion.
(5)
Margaret R.

Perfectly nice diner breakfast. Staff is great and never lets your coffee cup sit empty. Menu is a little limited for now--maybe because of recent renovations? Nothing fancy but everything is good for what it is.
(4)
Olive H.

My brief but horrific experience at Cozy Corner was enough to prevent me from ever going back and has encouraged me to tell as many people as I can about this humiliating experience. My boyfriend and I walked in for lunch on a Friday, and were not greeted. A frantic waitress took our name down on a scrap of paper and crumpled it in her pocket. A few parties were seated and we were to be next. Three new couples came in to dine and were added to a different list that a man had on a clipboard. They were all seated before us. I kindly mentioned to the man that we had been waiting, he said very rudely, "Well, you're not on my list." and then huffed away. He continued to seat other guests before us. I approached him again and asked if he would have a table for us soon, and he snapped, "Loose the attitude" in a very condescending tone and huffed away again. Everyone in the restaurant looked at him because of how loud and disrespectfully he spoke to me. Needless to say, we walked out. It makes me sad that this business is busy, but treats its clients so poorly. I am a concierge at four star hotel and would not EVER recommend this awful place to my guests, or to anyone for that matter.
(1)
Delia V.

I tried the strawberry waffle, Mexican omelette & my 2 yr. old tried the Jr. breakfast. All worked out well.
(4)
Deena H.

My good friend (known her since freshman year of high school ) lives in this area and she invited me for brunch here. We came in and it was packed! Here is the list of pros and cons: PROS ------- 1. Parking lot 2. Large menu options from breakfast to lunch 3. Ticket system for seating. You go to the register and get a deli style ticket with a number and wait to hear your number in order to be seated. 4. Skillets that are delicious. They roast their jalapeÃ±os in the morning too! They also had corned beef hash (nothing like Teds bulletin in DC but still decent). CONS ------ 1. Too many mistakes. We both asked that our skillets not have cheese or hash browns. They brought both of ours with hash browns. They went and took one back. We also asked no cheese but the second batch they tried to bring had cheese. The waitress Maria was very apologetic. She didn't charge for the coffee. She even went and brought proof that she had written it down correctly but that the chef was then culprit. She was sincere and apologetic so I won't mention beyond that. It's a cute diner and the food was scrumptious. I would definitely be back.
(4)
Nic K.

Huge disappointment. Not because the food isn't good and our server wasn't something awful. what's disappointing is how they raised the prices. It's heart wrenching watching a neighborhood you love conform to something for the new level of class moving in. Logan Square has lost its diversity. A grilled cheese with fries cost $9.49 here. Think about that. Grilled cheese with rye bread where the bread is not even made at the restaurant (they can easily walk to the store to get it) was $9.49 WHAT THE HELL COZY. How did you go from having eggs with hash browns and toast for $5.99 to a range of $8.00 - $10.00? Your breakfast doesn't have fancy peppered seasonal salmon to compliment your cream cheese made from a blessed udder of a cow with eggs laid by a hens golden slit so how in the hell are two eggs with plain hash browns and unbuttered toast nearing $10.00? I am saddened you could possibly have lost your morning regulars who I have dined in the same place with for many of weekends. I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. It's a place that is only now some where I can go on an overtime pay check. Good luck.
(2)
Tamara P.

First time I've been back to Cozy since they expanded & renovated. The place looks great for a neighborhood breakfast joint. Went in recently to grab brunch on a Friday around 11 am. The place was packed, but we didn't have to wait more than 5 min for a table for 2. The service was friendly, but a bit slow. They seemed to have ample servers and busboys... maybe it was just that busy. I was craving some comfort food, so I partnered a cup of their potato soup with a BLT. Two simple dishes, but they did not disappoint! The potato soup was flavorful, not too thick and the potatoes were done just right! The BLT was loaded with bacon and, I'm happy to report, the bacon was also cooked to perfection. My friend ordered the chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon. As with the BLT, the bacon was cooked perfectly and the pancakes were loaded with chips. A decadent breakfast, for sure. We've also ordered breakfast for pick-up from here a couple of times. They do a fabulous job of keeping it hot until you saunter in to pick it up. Despite the slower service, it's a good solid breakfast & lunch joint right off the Blue Line California stop.
(4)
Peter K.

I brought my little son with and the waitress was so patient and good to him. Food was fresh. I had the veggie skillet and my cousin had the Greek skillet. Everything was filling with large portions.
(5)
Bart S.

The Cozy Corner Diner has been closed the Spring and Summer of 2014 and is now open again. Today was the first day back in months, I was a little disappointed. Breakfast food is pretty hard to screw up, and I can't say they did, however it was pretty bland. The service was slow, first day back working out the kinks and such I suppose. Don't get me wrong, nothing was bad, it was just all so so. Which included ..French Toast, a Greek Omelet, hash browns and a side of pancakes and bacon. Which I split with my wife. Lots of food for under 20 bucks. So that was nice. I will be back soon, I can't possibly give up on this place, it's been a fav of mine forever. The space has expanded and now is twice as big as it once was. Very nice and comfy. The did a great job remodeling. They are even using a modern print out to show the bill. I say, go and try it for yourself.
(3)
Patrick L.

The two stars explains it, "Meh, I've experienced better." Honestly, I just can't find anything good to write about. The service was adequate & our wait was minimal despite a crowd. The decor was interesting, it does have a cool "diner" feel to it. What perplexes me is why people would wait. I found the breakfast to be a little bland & dry. It wasn't horrible, I ate it. I just feel that I could do better by running to the store & throwing something together at home & I'm definitely no cook. Perhaps I missed something. In time, I'm sure I'll give it another try, hopefully with better results.
(2)
Cinthya Q.

Love breakfast at Cozy's on Saturdays. There is usually a wait; anywhere between 10-30 minutes. The staff is so friendly and attentive. My coffee never goes low or cold. The bus boys are quick and if there is an open spot they clean quickly to get the next guest in. Great steak and eggs, pancakes, skillets, and omelets. Try the Abuelita skillet: chorizo, egg, jalapeÃ±o, and cheese goodness.
(4)
Jeremy R.

This place is a home run! Came with some friends for breakfast on a Saturday morning. There was a wait, but they moved through the line really quickly. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and pancakes. Man, this was one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. The gravy was out of this world, the biscuits were fluffy and my stomach was full! I highly recommend this place for breakfast or a snack, just go!
(5)
Julie Y.

Got the Tuna melt... Nothing special at all.. Would never order it again from here.. Only good thing is that the food wasn't salty at all. Parking is a Bit*h and the service seemed kinda slow. If I come here again will obviously update.. Hate giving bad reviews but don't see what's so good about this place
(2)
Julie A.

I absolutely love Cozy Corner. I have only had the Greek omlette with a side of pancakes because every time I want to order something different I go back to my usual. Quick, delicious diner food.
(5)
Dustin H.

Super clean, and relatively friendly service make this place a great option for a quick and simple bite to eat. I'd recommend asking for your bill when your food arrives, as the staff don't swing by much once your meal has been served. We found the wait to get out was longer than the wait to be seated and eat lunch. The restaurant was surprisingly busy for a weekday, and I chalk it up to the crowd pleasing menu and incredibly convenient location. Right under the California blue line stop, it's a perfect place to grab a meal if you're on the go. With convenient parking, it's also a great spot to visit if you live in the neighborhood and are out running errands. The food? Absolutely standard midwest diner fare, with the expected addition of mexican options. My wife enjoyed her surprisingly big Sante Fe wrap, bursting with vegetables and chicken. My french toast and over easy eggs were text book perfect. Like... close your eyes and imagine what french toast and over easy eggs taste like. That's what they serve up. Best part about this place is the eclectic people watching opportunity. It's proximity to public transportation, and the fact that it's smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood going through some serious gentrification provides a wonderful mix of clientele.
(3)
Courtney M.

Consistent taste and great customer service every time I go, one of my favorite breakfast spots.
(5)
Renee E.

Solid diner food. What more can one say? There's one in my neighborhood (Belmont Gardens/Hermosa) and it's a welcome addition to the many taco joints. Sometimes you just want a diner breakfast. That location (Diversey) is big and airy (the Milwaukee one feels a little claustrophobic.) For those times that I don't feel like dining in, they're a great and easy carryout option. Prices are very good for what you get. I've never had anything that wasn't fresh or prepared well. Only complaint is that they closer EARLY....like 4 p.m. It would be nice to have them open for the dinner hour on the occasion I don't want tacos (which is a lot of the time.)
(4)
Estela S.

I live in Logan square much better in space now that it has been remodeled... It's always busy however , you get seated fast... I love the early bird specials...
(5)
Lily R.

Delicious breakfast! We got huevos rancheros and the fiesta skillet. The Mexican touches made the breakfast extra tasty and spicy too! Service staff was attentive and friendly. Highly recommended.
(5)
Nicki P.

Great quintessential diner. They recently did some renovations to add more space and spruce up the place a bit. Parking kinda stinks since they lot is a double parking mess. The prices are a bit higher than typical breakfast joints but I still say it's worth it. my fiance went with flamingo omelet and loved that it was so spicy. I always go traditional when it comes to breakfast with two eggs, hash browns and ham, solid but nothing special. I will say the English muffins are on point, so fresh and perfectly toasted! we'll be back but probably not on a weekend because it's always slammed.
(4)
Fadi S.

If you are familiar with breakfast places this is just another one of those spots. the same type of food menu, crowd, and service. I had there tuna and ehh not so impressed, I didn't end up finishing it. But everything else hit the spot so get there before it's crowded if you live around the area.
(4)
Jesse F.

Good diner food. Thanks to the influx of hipster clones and yuppy clowns this spot will now always be packed during peak brunching hours. However, if you go during the week it is usually not so bad. Decent food for a decent price, but it's not gonna change your life, it'll just feed your breakfasting needs.
(4)
Jose F.

Cozy Corner is a neighborhood diner but is far beyond just your Place around the Corner to catch a bite. The food here is on par with just about any High Prices Fancy Breakfast Club. Newly renovated this place is great for food and has a nice atmosphere. Best service too! And it won't break the bank!
(5)
Kathy C.

I've been coming here for years with my family. We would walk here all the time. Now, it's a regular scheduled event on Saturday mornings with my husband and son. The food is delicious, cheap, and it comes very quick! If you live in Chicago and have not eaten here yet, you are really missing out. I love this place.
(5)
Mike I.

Awesome atmosphere and food. Im guessing its owned by the same people as the cozy on diversy. Waitress was amazing. Shes a model for all others to follow. She makes you feel comfortable and isnt overbearing. Parking is somewhat tight. Theres parking up and down milwaukee though so you shouldnt have any problems.
(5)
b w.

Stopped by for breakfast. I had the Greek omelette w/ coffee. The omelette was fluffy and full of veggies, cheese and meat. The coffee was decent. My oder was delicious. The staff attentive. The parking lot was full but there is street parking.
(5)
Yvonne H.

Used to be the Best place for chilaques And steak (Skirt steak) and the last time I was here I got precooked or just cooked already cut strips of meat....not even sure its the best cut. So I asked my waitress today if I could get it the way I have for years - the Skirt steak piece cooked, then sliced on my chilaques - she said no, the strips come sliced and cooked. My question has been answered. Why change something Not broken? Why charge $5 extra for strips meat?
(2)
Amoxtli C.

Good diner to go to when craving traditional diner food. No hipster mess here! The service was great for the most part, although when I got there it was so busy that the hostess forgot to call my number and needed me to remind her about me. Other than the place being crowded on a Saturday morning, I would recommend coming here when you're just craving the diner experience. I just wish they served pie.
(4)
Philip K.

I used to love this place, but it has gotten out of control. I've had no problems with the food, but with how they run their business. Before they expanded, during the breakfast/lunch rush on a Saturday, the host turned a couple away saying, "We've stopped taking names." When the couple asked why, he just repeated, "We are no longer taking names." In my 12 years of working in the food service industry, I have never heard those words spoken. Ever. You never stop taking names when it's busy, just quote longer wait times. After the expansion, I tried calling in a to-go order on a Saturday, but there was no answer. Called again, but no answer. Third time, there was a busy signal. Went in to order something to-go, and the phones had been TAKEN OFF OF THE HOOK, and the young lady behind the counter said they are not taking to-go orders today. Uh, what? Not going back.
(1)
Edward R.

Well to sum it up. This place rocks!! Great service, great food! And very reaSonable! I've only eaten breakfast from here. Me and my wife just loves this place. U get a lot for ure dollar here and it's always good. I usually get 3 eggs scrambled, with ham and they give u fresh hashbrowns! I'm not a pancake eater but I tasted their banana pancakes and their great!! The skirt steak is also good. If ure looking for a resonable place for breakfast please go give cozy corner a shot. U won't be disappointed! They have two locations. We go to the one on Milwaukee ave. But my reliable sources have told me the other location is also good.
(5)
Alex R.

Cozy Corner is genius. We can't all eat kale pancakes and mimosas for breakfast every day, and frankly, I don't care much for people who do. Cozy Corner is where you go when you want classic breakfast food. Bacon, eggs, pancakes. The usual suspects. Great service, and now that they've extended the place with a complete remodeling, there's more room than ever. Perfect location right under the California stop in Logan Square. Its great for grabbing breakfast before work, or you could hop off the Blue Line on your way to or from O'Hare. Cozy Corner. Try it. Love it. Tell them I sent you. Then take a picture of their confused look and send it to me.
(5)
Brian Q.

Used to be service with a smile at the counter. Was my go-to spot for to-go food. I'd call in an order and be on my way. I figured with the expansion, the service would be even quicker. Unfortunately, they're so busy with the new seats that they don't answer the phone at all on the weekend. I had to walk over there to learn they won't be doing to-go orders anymore on the weekend and they're too busy to answer the phone. And the service at the counter seems pissed off that they're so busy. Good luck to them with the new seats. Hope they figure out how to get back to friendly counter service and takeout ordering.
(1)
Edward R.

This place has a great selection of breakfast, but I usually order the country fried steak and eggs every time I go, even though I always look at the menu for a while and end up ordering the same thing. Their portions are pretty big and delicious, I tried their belgium waffles today from my wife's plate and it was ummm hmmm good! The reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because even on a Monday morning this place is always packed and that's not a good thing when your super hungry! Me and my wife love Cozy Corner but found ourselves leaving to a another breakfast place because of the long wait, especially on the weekends. The food is awesome but the wait is not.....
(4)
Lee D.

Always a great place, even if a bit packed even after their expansion. Customer service is phenomenal, food is quality, prices are low. The place to go for all your hangover needs. The coffee is a little expensive for what you get, but doesn't detract too much.
(5)
Sam S.

Food is good and most of the staff is great. The manager is publicly horrible to his staff and clueless of his regulars. Really? Can't have an extra sauce (lord- charge me if needed); or eggs on my sandwich sunny side? That guy makes pancake house an unpleasant experience overall. What a shame.
(2)
Crystal H.

This is only place the eggs are authentic. They are fresh out of an egg shell and not from an egg mix carton. Their food overall is just as I were to do them at home. The owner is kind of a mean guy to work for but he does not know how to run an impecable restaurant. My all time favorite breakfast spot. Cons: Very crowded on weekends. (For a very good reason)
(5)
Krista S.

Great service. Fun Mexican twists on diner brunch food. Coffe is a little lighter than my personal preference. A safe choice for a satisfying breakfast.
(3)
Jim T.

Gotta get the pancakes
(5)
Marisol R.

Great food great service but would never go on a weekend . Parking ... Hardly any but easy public transportation.
(4)
Sam T.

Came here with some friends. The parking lot is a little tight so that was a bit annoying, but we just parked on a side street and paid for parking. We were sat right away, but a lot of tables were occupied which is normally a good sign. Our server was great. She was friendly too. We ordered french toast, pancakes, an omelette and chilaquiles. They were all pretty good. The chilaquiles was a bit spicy but good. Next time we will get something else on the French toast; it is a little bland on its own. Overall, I'd be back. It's a cute little spot and they offer a lot on the menu.
(4)
Megan T.

What is there to say? Cozy Corner is a diner that in typical diner fashion is easy to love and just as easy to forget. The service is quick and friendly, the food is diner-ey and the menu is exactly what you would expect. Everyone loved their food and the coffee kept flowing and really, there was nothing wrong with our experience but nothing that made it particularly memorable, either.
(3)
Luri A.

I just absolutely love their breakfast food & burgers! I especially love the pancakes, French toast, & the meat lovers' omelet that has sausage, ham, etc in it. The quality of the food is consistently good. Some of their staff has been working there for a long time. The employees that have been there for a long time tend to be the friendliest & most attentive of their many servers now that they have expanded into the bigger restaurant space & have hired a lot of new people.
(5)
William M.

Would be five stars but parking is sub par. Everything else is great. Fast, friendly and way better than the one on kostner. I was there maybe 30 mins all together and my coffee was refilled at least 6 times! Pretty darn good! Except that I've been peeing every two mins since...lol
(4)
Erick S.

Check out their menu: there's "boned ham" all over the place. Satisfies my adolescent sense of humor. Also their Greek omelet is the JAM! As are their pancakes. As far as inexpensive diners go, this is the ultimate destination.
(4)
Monica R.

First time here after the renovation. The place is really cute on the inside and the waitress was nice, but the food was super unappetizing. The strawberries are mushy and don't really taste like strawberries. They are also covered in some sort of gross glaze that turned my oatmeal into soup and my boyfriend's pancake into mush. We were told they are "fresh" but are put in a glaze to preserve them for longer. So maybe the cozy corner and I have varying opinions on the word "fresh". The sausage links were pretty good though.
(2)
Izzy N.

My coworker picked up some breakfast for us weekenders at work from here and it was pretty good. I stayed strong and didn't order up any of their french toast or pancakes even though their french toast sounded really good and fatty. Have you seen the pictures?? Exactly what you yearn for when hung over and sleep deprived. The biscuits and gravy looked sexy too for this corporate zombie going on 4 hours of sleep and too much wine. Again though, I gotta stay strong and not even think about such delicious fluffy things. Unless it's below -7 then I'll let myself have a heart attack induced warm loving hug through thick sugary fried French toast... Mmmmmmmmmmm. But I have three family weddings to go to soon people and that means my grandma will be there at all three and I don't want to hear that I've really let myself go living in the Midwest. The shame. She's as blunt as they come as are my parents. This is operation stay looking not chunky. I had the vegetable skillet with sunny side up eggs, no cheese cuz I kinda hate cheese except for the bad shit = oozy nacho fake cheese. Or velveeta. Yeah baby, yeah. This skillet though. It hit the spot with lots of veggies mixed in with hashbrowns. Douse it with habanero sauce and ketchup I had at the desk and it was so good! It's definitely large enough to serve two people. It comes with toast or pancakes and I gave that to my coworker. I didn't get any coffee here for obvious reasons.. when I can barely stand shitty burnt Starbucks as it is but I'd eat that veggie skillet again for sure. Delicious. Hot breakfast at work and not brushing your hair- the greatest.
(3)
Sarita K.

Had super yummy chilaquiles! Huuuuge portions! Good solid brunch menu! This is a diner so don't expect cappuccinos and lattes. Drip coffee by the mug-full and tons of options for the sweet/salty/both cravings!
(3)
Hoss M.

If you want to pay an extra $3 for subpar chilaquiles or $2.49 for a cup of coffee because you are afraid of Mexicans and Puerto Ricans this place is ideal. Otherwise, go anywhere else.
(1)
Toby C.

Some of the absolute best breakfast/brunch you can find in logan square. More affordable than all the hip brunch spots, but still with top notch food. If you're not a total drunken hipster and can wake up early on a weekday Cozy Corner's early bird specials are the best deal around. The extended seating since the renovation is also much nicer for reducing wait time. I go there, maybe you should too. Or not. Big Whoop.
(5)
Nancy A.

Great service, great food. I come here for their delicious burgers and fries and their amazing breakfast!!
(5)
Nicholaus H.

Fast yummy breakfast joint. Great pancakes, great sandwichs. Vanessa is very nice! And Maria is a doll too!
(4)
Damaris A.

Always a pleasure eating breakfast at Cozy Corner. Good food, fast efficient service and comfortable surroundings. I've been eating here since I've been a little girl and you can always count on this restaurant being consistent.
(5)
Jamie S.

Great atmosphere, great wait staff and a good Greek omelette. The hash browns were OK, much like a typical diner would serve but not noteworthy. The thick wheat toast was from great bread that seemed fresh. Easy acts to the blue line and car parking out front.
(4)
Amanda H.

I so, so much wanted to give this place 5 stars, because it absolutely deserved it until today. The waitresses have always been so nice and everything I've had has always been delicious. I don't recall our order ever being wrong. They are usually busy when we come here and have recently switched to a numbering system which is much better than taking people's names, especially because there is little standing room and people often go outside to wait. The wait is usually no longer than a half hour. Fast forward to today. My boyfriend and I went to our normal spot for brunch, and expecting a wait, we weren't surprised that people were outside. We've come here almost every week for the better part of a year. Today they were busy and doing the number system. We got the number 1 and someone had just turned in the number 99, which technically would get called before 1 because they were about to hand it to the next person who came in after us. My boyfriend politely asked to have 99 instead and the manager very rudely says "We have a system". This would have been fine, except he REPEATED it 6 times and talked over my boyfriend who kept trying to say he understood along with acting like we were causing a big scene. He just happened to be walking by as the woman at the register was about to ask how many we were and if we minded eating at the counter. They always ask this when they've been busy. We've both worked in restaurants so I understand it's incredibly stressful when it's busy, but that's no excuse to treat regular (or any) customers like that. So we walked out and are currently looking for somewhere to eat. Still deciding if we're angry enough to never come back again. **Update** We almost decided to just go back home until we remembered that there was another location near Pulaski and Diversey. We really wanted Cozy Corner food so we trekked over there to see if we'd have a better experience. They listened to our story about the Logan Square location along with seating us immediately and providing amazing customer service. Even though it's a little farther to get to the other location, we decided we will not be coming back here. It's a shame because it's close and the waitresses are excellent.
(3)
Chan K.

The service is here is always spot on. I usually get the early bird special, and at 4 bucks it's a steal. Hash browns, eggs, bacon and toast were all fresh and delicious. I love a bit of heat to my food and it's great that you can add a grilled, pickled jalapeno to any order. I'm glad they are expanding; some of the counter seats are pretty tight on space. This place opens at 5 am but I came at 5:20 am once and they were not open.
(4)
Cydney H.

This is like the brunch you make in your own kitchen. Excellent priced menu and a good variety of options. The French toast is perfect without syrup even. Friendly staff with prompt service. Very clean and it really looks great since the expansion and remodel. I'm happy this place is in my neighborhood. Will be back for lunch.
(5)
Johnny R.

Cozy is a standard Logan stop and unfortunately just about average in everyday. The menu is massive and features a variety of breakfast and lunch options which are all executed properly and without creativity. Cozy Corner works like your washer machine; it just works. It's food. The service is always nice, friendly, and timely.
(3)
C R.

Cleanliness was a negative. There were several different species of flies flying around and an ant on the table. Wtf. The menu had a lot of options but they do not allow to substitute items or meats, not even for an up charge. They say it's because they get really busy and that disrupts the workflow for the chefs. In a customer's eyes, it turns us off because it shows the restaurant isn't willing to give you exactly what you want and are willing to pay for. The waitress appeared to the annoyed when she realized that we were turned off and not interested in ordering food anymore. Also the prices were high for a diner.
(2)
Araceli R.

Finally I try it today I was in the area soo I try the chilaquiles w/carne asada no eggs They good fresh fried tortillas home made green salsa the carne asada I expecting the piece but they serve it chopped on top The carne was bland no flavor in it I order w/onions but they forget so I order a side the onion taste old.........
(3)
Kyle W.

A recently expanded neighborhood classic. Absolutely delicious breakfast served fast. Huge menu with all the options you'd come to expect. I love the egg skillets and always opt for a short stack of pancakes for a touch of sweet. It gets packed during the morning rush on weekends so plan accordingly. There are plenty of other more unique, fancier breakfast options around, but sometimes you're in the mood for a classic diner and this always hits the spot.
(4)
Darian J.

I'll start with what I enjoyed. Location: literally located right outside the CTA Blue Line stop. I visited Lincoln Park to receive a haircut. On the way back to the CTA I decided to stop for lunch. Ambience: it reminded me so much of the south. Where I am from. It felt like I was back home at a local diner where the usuals would go every morning for their cup o' coffee and gossip. That's about all I enjoyed about the place. The food was way subpar for the price. What baffled me was that PANCAKE is in the name of the restaurant, yet I can't recall having a worse pancake in my life. Me and Aunt Jemima could have made a better pancake. Dense, flavorless, and completely artificial tasting. The Mexican Omelet. Had so much potential. Except I couldn't really taste anything because it was so drenched in the oil of the griddle that a film of grease was covering my tongue and thus, I barely finished half. The hash browns. Okay. Much better than the omelet and galaxies better than the pancakes. Service. It took my waitress 15 solid minutes just go take my order. I sat right at the bar; in front of her. The restaurant was busy, but they had plenty of wait staff to accommodate customers accordingly. She had a good attitude, which is why this review won't receive 2 stars. Price. As mentioned earlier, I don't think that I was served was a $11 plus tax meal. I could have received a better breakfast at McDonald's for a third of that honestly. If you're not used to true diner style cooking, then one would probably love this place. However, I've been around diners all of my life and this just didn't fit within my expectations. Still can't get over those pancakes though.
(3)
Amy C.

Meh, exactly. My husband and I came here with our visiting from out of town nephew because it was the only brunch place open at 9 am on a Sunday morning and we didn't have any breakfast food on-hand and we needed a quick meal before dropping our nephew at the train station. We live in the neighborhood and have been curious about Cozy Corner. Pros: We got seated right away, and service was fast, from taking our order to pouring the coffee to bringing out the food. The restaurant was clean and the bathrooms were clean. The dining room was comfortable with plenty of space and natural light. The decor was cute. We ordered the greek omelette with a hash brown and a pancake. The omelette and hash brown were pretty good. Our nephew liked his belgian waffle. For diner coffee, it was decent tasting, although kind of weak. Portions were huge. Cons: The bacon was inedible. Our nephew like most teenage boys does not have the most discriminating tastes, but even he could not stomach it. I tried a little bite and it tasted of grease. Our pancake was also pretty bad. I had to cut it with a knife, because it was too rubbery to cut with a fork. I ate it anyway because i was hungry - so it was edible, just not tasting very good. The prices weren't terrible compared to other restaurants in the area, but all things considered I think we could cook something better-tasting on our own. I usually give two-star ratings to restaurants in which I didn't care for the food, so here we are. Ok in a pinch, as long as you don't care too much about how it tastes.
(2)
Brendan M.

Pros: location, food is decent, wait staff is generally pretty cordial. Cons: too pricey for what it is, in the summer the ac really needs to be cranked up more, service can be pretty slow, food is just decent. Did they significantly raise their prices in the past few months? A basic staple like a grilled ham and cheese and fries shouldn't be $10. Two eggs and meat also shouldn't be $9.50. However, it's close to my house, so there's that. But the CornerStone at Western and Diversey is much better food for lower prices. Better portions too.
(3)
Mark E.

Where to start? Service was great considering how slammed they were with people. Me n my lady say at the "Bar" Which considering there isn't any alcohol shouldn't be refereed to as a bar. However! The food was warm not hot. Which is alright I suppose, and it got to us rather quick. Their skillets are amazing. I had one with country fried steak, eggs and cheesy hash browns *The Browns kinda sucked* but the rest was pretty good and @ $7 that was a bargain. The real show stopper and the reason why this is a 4/5 and not a 3/5 is they have Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast! I'll give you a few moments to let that sink in... And yes, It was every bit as good as you'd imagine it to be. There's very good reason why it's highlighted on their menu. Order it, you won't regret it. Anyway, that's really all there is to say. Next time I'm in the area and craving breakfast I'll stop in, and you should too!
(4)
Shane E.

The name says it all. A Cozy little breakfast place on the corner of Milwaukee and California, Cozy Corner is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the city. The building itself - They just completed a major renovation which seems to have doubled the amount of tables in the restaurant, which is awesome because the wait can get long on weekends. The service is speedy - You can probably get in and out in about a half hour. The food is great - I've tried a lot of different menu items, and each I've had has been high-quality. I've never had a bad meal here. Go try it!
(4)
Nicola E.

Tried Cozy Corner for the first time yesterday. It was pretty standard diner food. I didn't get any of specials. Just a stack of buttermilk pancakes with a side of bacon. It was good. I wasn't impressed or underwhelmed. After getting up at 4:30am for a flight into O'hare, by the time I hit the California blue line stop I was pretty famished. The food hit the stop. The service was quick and sufficient. I looked at other dishes around me and they looked tasty if you like eggs. Which I do not. The prices are high too for diner food. But again. I was hungry and it hit the spot.
(3)
Brandon J.

My girlfriend and I were excited to find a cool looking breakfast spot near our apartment to call our neighborhood breakfast place. Turns out this isn't going to be the one. Instead of a locally owned, mom and pop shop kind of feel, this place is just a fancy Denny's with Mexican burritos.The burritos were fine, but I don't avoid Denny's because the food is bad, I avoid it because there's nothing but a bunch of miserable, unfriendly servers just looking to turn a table. I think that's the best way to describe "Cozy" corner. The moment we walked in the door we were greeted with disdain of our patronage and a very unwelcoming gesture pointing us toward the general area of our table. This table apparently had a time limit because not only were we rushed while looking at the menu (the moment we sat down after taking our layers of jackets off once coming in from the snow we were asked if we were ready to order, then another three minutes after that, which is fine if they didn't give us the impatient vibe of trying to get us in and out as quickly as possible) we were also asked to leave the moment we signed our check. Sorry, just got a refill of this swill you call coffee, and I just tipped 35%, give me a minute. But they didn't, and we left, and we didn't even get as much of a nod from the manager or hostess or anyone at front of the house, all who were present, while exiting. No "thanks for coming in," "come again," or "have a good one." All of this I expect from Denny's, and I understand you're busy, and I'd even accept one or two of the issues we had with our dining experience, but from the moment we walked in to the moment we left, there's only one nice thing I can say about the experience: the burritos were fine.
(1)
Rodrigo R.

My family's been eating here for the last 18 years the breakfast is awesome I can come here every Sunday right after church that's the place to beand they just expanded under California location so now no need to wait in line come right inside sit down have a cup of fresh squeezed orange juice or some hot coffee parking is great.
(5)
Paul S.

Solid neighborhood diner with easy parking. Had biscuits and gravy, and wife had a Mexican skillet which was delicious. Kid friendly and good portions. Simple menu - no eggs Benedict for example, want come back and try the lunch menu.
(4)
Jack F.

Always wanted to try this place. The food is alright and it's definitely cheap. The new remodeled dining area is clean and looks good.
(3)
Deanna K.

This place is an all American diner classic. The Cozy Corner is underrated as a diner establishment. You receive great service and feel that you are always welcome there. I could go on for days about this being a great neighborhood spot. Ever since they closed I have had breakfast withdrawals from this place. Thankfully, they have finally reopened and the food is still just as good! I can never get enough of the early bird special!
(5)
Joanna G.

Stopped in for a late breakfast looking for something with eggs, maybe a salad, food in general...nothing too specific. This is the perfect place for that because their menu is huge. From eggs, to wraps, salads, soups, dinner, etc. you can for sure find something at this spot. The service was nice, a nice lady showed us to our booth, another nice lady waited on us, the wait was not long for coffee or food. I had the veggie skillet with toast. My friend had the meat lover's skillet with pancakes. It was good, nothing special, we ate, we left. The veggie skillet had a good amount of vegetables, the egg white was runny on my sunny side up eggs, the flavor of everything was a little bland, but overall 3 stars are fair and so were the prices. If in the area and looking for a lunch or breakfast, I might go again and try something else. I must mention that the coffee was good :-)
(3)
Daniela V.

Food is good. Service is bad. Just found out they are homophobic, which no normal person supports.
(1)
Katy R.

As a frequent Cozy Corner customer, I would first like to point out the obvious things such as the delicious food, exceptional customer service, and comfortable atmosphere and convenient location. However, I have two complaints about this diner. The first being the fact that once you finish eating your meal (even if they just assume you're finished) you are immediately given a check (which they can NOT split in any way, shape, or form) and are rushed out the door. If you think you can sit and finish your coffee.....think again. An employee will ask you to leave so they can use the table for the line of people waiting. (Understandably), however, as a paying customer, I would like to just finish my meal at least, and if I'm feeling extra slow, maybe my cup of coffee too! I mean, really? One word to describe such actions....RUDE. My second complaint is about one of the staff members who is depressingly old, and would probably be a very sweet woman outside of the diner......but in her working environment she is not the friendliest. I'm unaware of her name, but you'll know her when you see her. She's the one they have doing 'busywork' at the counter. (work that makes you look as though you are very busy when in fact you are achieving nothing). My two complaints aside.....I love this place! My roommates and I have breakfast here at least once a week, sometimes more. (Okay probably three times a week). Great hangover food! But please, Cozy, stop rushing us! And fire the blonde lady.
(4)
Ann S.

Food is awesome! Coffee is perfect! Menu is filled with many options. Parking isn't your average parking slots, parking on half the curb is normal. Would give a 5 but I feel like I'm rushed, they try to have a quick turn around on all tables. As soon as you get up to put your jacket a bus boy is behind you trying to reach over you to clean. So by the time you walk out the door, someone is already sitting down. That's great but you can't enjoy the food when you know people behind the counter are looking at you every 40 seconds.
(4)
M A.

I really wanted to like this place. We love to do our weekend brunches at typical American diners and are always excited when we find out about a new place. We had tried to go a of couple weeks ago but got a late start on a Sunday and by the time we got there, the wait was almost an hour. So this past weekend, we made a point to try and get up and out earlier so that we could try this place out. When we got there, they said the wait would be about 30 minutes, which is not so bad for a popular weekend diner but we were quite pleased when they were able to seat us within 15. We tend to order the same things to compare diner to diner so my husband ordered the skirt steak and eggs and I did the biscuits and gravy combo (with eggs, bacon(?) and sausage). I have to say that I was greatly disappointed. The biscuits were bland and mealy, leaving a strange flavor in my mouth and the sausage patties were gray and rubbery. My overall impression of my meal was that it had been a frozen breakfast thrown in the microwave, that's the only way I can explain it. I ate the eggs, although they were rubbery and way overcooked and a couple of bites of the sausage and gravy and I was done. The food just tasted weird. My husband's steak was maybe ok except that again, it looked liked they had thrown it on the grill to give it a couple of marks but then threw it in the microwave because it too had that kind of rubbery, bland flavor to it. Even the hash browns were mush like they had been frozen and thrown in the microwave. Overall I was just really disappointed and couldn't understand as we left why there was a line out the door for such quality of food. I really wanted to like it. I will say though that the service was exceptional, our waitress was great and the staff very friendly but sadly I will not be returning to this place again.
(1)
Katie K.

YUM!! I love this diner!! It's so delicious. I typically get an omlet. I love that you can have a side of pancakes instead of toast, a real win-win. Pancakes, hashbrowns, omlet? And this is all one meal? Hot damn. What a deal. I have had both the denver omlet and the veggie omlet. Both were outstanding. I also added cheese. The veggies were fresh. I think if you haven't been here yet, you should definitely stop by. (Also, the corner store next door is great too!) It get's a bit busy on weekend mornings. But it's fast moving. I love the service, everyone is very friendly.
(5)
Will D.

We were happy to return to Cozy Corner after its being closed for several months to expand. The new space is bright, welcoming, and attractive, and many of the same great waitresses are there. They gave us hugs when they saw us. We waited a while for a table around noon but it was fun to see the bustling cooks and some other regulars. We were seated in the new section where we saw some neighbors so it was like a reunion. Because of the hour and I suppose the new system our food took a while to arrive but we expect that to improve--and my biscuits and gravy were tasty and the coffee was good and hot. Hopefully the expanded space will eliminate the "need" for someone to pester people to leave once they've finished their meals--that was a big negative before which got us to abandon CC for a while. The atmosphere was busy but relaxed on Saturday so hopefully it'll be a regular stop for us again.
(4)
Phil R.

I don't understand the great reviews of this place. VERY average, mediocre, rude server, (but there was a nice woman at the register) food was decent but not great, bland taste, weak eggs, bland atmosphere and again, RUDE SERVER. Blah.
(2)
Meghan K.

I have to heave a heavy sigh for Cozy Corner. I used to come here more frequently, but moved to the other side of Logan, where I became a Johnny's fanatic. We decided to return to Cozy Corner yesterday, and regretted it. The prices are way higher than I remember, but even regardless -- the service is off putting at best. You wait a long time for a table, a server immediately comes over to take your entire order. Your food arrives in record time, which is great... but then your check is dropped off and you're expected to chow down and hit the road. We didn't get any coffee refills, and really wanted another mug, but a different server came over and told us sorry but you need to leave, we have a lot of people waiting for tables. Johnny's, I'm so sorry I strayed.
(2)
Cody M.

Bad food. Went here before I lived in Chicago, so I did not understand. It is very important that you eat all of your food. The waitresses will make fun of you if you are incapable of cleaning your plate. Felt like less of a person for not finishing my egg sandwich and hashbrowns. Who are they to judge? I am the judge.
(1)
Sara B.

Food was ok. Kinda pricey for such small portions. The place was packed and our table was awkward and drafty. I don't like eating in my coat. I think there are other places to go to for a better bang for your buck or a better quality meal.
(3)
An P.

A neighborhood staple, this place has a line out the door on weekend mornings. The food is sensational and the skillets are where it's at. Reasonably priced and charismatic staff, don't miss out.
(5)
RALPH C.

I have been going here for years. It never disappoints me. For the most part I only order egg whites ,sausage links, hash browns and rye toast. I have also other foods and they are great. Recently everytime I go , they have been packed. Sometimes I'll wait and some times I'll just go to Blue Angel on milwaukee and foster aliitle bit of a drive but worth it.
(4)
Tanya M.

friendly people good cheap food excellent milkshakes one block away from my place if you go around noon on the weekend, there tends to be a wait but its not too bad.
(4)
Rachelle G.

Definitely a no frills type of diner. Pretty large menu of brunch items. Good but not out of this world good. A little disappointed that the hash browns were more mushy than crispy. My omelet was pretty sizeable and could have easily been two smaller meals. My friend got the turkey lunch/dinner meal and while he ate most of it, he compared its quality to that of a tv dinner. With that said, I think it's wise to stick with breakfast goodies here.
(3)
Katie H.

The Wicker Park/Bucktown/Ukrainian Village area has more awesome brunch spots than you can shake a stick at. But sometimes you wake up on a Sunday morning and you cannot be bothered with places that have Crab Cakes Benedict or say Lemon-Ricotta Stuffed French Toast on the menu... nor are you well enough to cook for yourself. In such cases, when you just want a big honkin' skillet served to you by a waitress with a hairnet who will relentlessly call you "Hun", you should go to the Cozy Corner. Coffee is hot and plentiful. Portions are gibongous and delicious and prices are waaaaay more affordable than your frilly brunch hot-spots. The cashier was adorable too - she was a matronly sort who commented jovially to me about my boyfriend's doggy-bag, "See! You no have to cook for him tonight!" Haha, more like he no have to cook for me. I'm useless in the kitchen so I'll keep coming back to Cozy Corner.
(4)
Tobey D.

Why anyone would go here a second time is beyond me. There is always a wait (again, it is beyond me as to WHY), the food is absolutely unspectacular, but the prices ridiculous for what this place is supposed to be. The hipsters wet themselves over this place and I have no idea why. Jesus, take the El one more stop up and hit Johnny's Grill if you are looking for a Chicago breakfast. It's cheaper, faster and tastier.
(1)
Anna M.

There's a nice lady (I forgot her name) who's friendly and always gives my daughter a lollipop. I always get the same omelette, California with all the fixings. Everything on the menu looks down right delicious. We've had the turkey BLT and we were not disappointed. Coffee is good too. We've managed to get the same table and not wait very long but it does get crowded. Folks know a good place when they see one!
(4)
adam h.

I understand the need to flip tables on a busy saturday morning, however after waiting 20 minutes for a table we were seated and before one lady was finished pouring our coffee another waitress had already aggressively approached and asked 'what do you want?' Kindly, said we hadn't even opened the menu and asked for a couple minutes. A minute passed by and still in the decision making the waitress interjected again telling us we had to order or else we would be asked to leave the restaurant. We paid for our coffee, (against the wishes of my friends) and left. I realize the place is busy and despite their 'few dollars too high' menu items, the food has always been what I wanted. If it wasnt for the strict ordering procedures, i would give this place 4 stars. I wont be going back.
(1)
Francie M.

The wait on the weekends is so long, but the Gypsy Skillet is oh-so-very-good. And where isn't there a wait for a table on the weekend? It's a lot shorter here than @ the fancy brunch places. Do what I like to do: Go w/ a group of friends for hangover breakfast and share an order of what we like to call "Table Fries" (along w/ whatever greasiness you're craving for your own entree). Also, in the summertime, if you're waiting outside for a table, keep a lookout for the dude w/ the mango cart: Fresh mango w/ chile & lime makes a perfect aperitif!
(4)
Jayne H.

I've always had great service at Cozy Corner. They have a great breakfast deal, but you have to get there at the right time.
(4)
Jade N.

The food is average diner food. The service though is absolutely awful. With so many other diner choices in the area, there is no need to waste your time going here. The ogre of a man who 'greets' you is so rude and off putting. They make you feel like it is your privilege to come eat there instead of being helpful and courteous. Never again.
(1)
M K.

I don't know what happened to this restaurant, after the renovation. It's not nearly as friendly and the prices keep going UP. Understandable that food prices have increased, but cozy corner has raised their prices 33% in past two years. I used to eat there several times per week. I thought it was a hidden gem, but after their LAST price hike, I tried different restaurants and they're cheaper. Dappers for example on Addison avenue is cheaper with larger portions. So long, cozy corner.
(3)
john s.

Stopped in this morning for arrachera and eggs. Wow, they use top notch skirt steak. I will be back!
(4)
Sarah G.

A big F YOU to Cozy Corner! Way to butt out the excellent grocery store next door! There is no longer a decent grocery store in this area with such fabulous low prices and high quality produce. No one needs your greasy slop!
(1)
Claudia S.

I absolutely hate being anywhere and feel like people are hovering around me unless I'm at a bar. However, Cozy Corner is my other exception. I've been here many times with many different people but the other day was my first time coming here alone. You want to know the secret to getting seated quickly when it's packed? Dine alone. My wait time was 1 minute, seriously. This place is quick, the food always hits the spot and they don't scoff when I order egg whites. Even though I was at the counter and there were people all around me waiting to be seated, I never felt rushed or cramped and I was able to unwind and enjoy my breakfast.
(5)
Robert H.

Well I was looking for a new breakfast place and found this one on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I really kind of hate to give it a 3 star rating considering so many others rate it higher, but to me it really was an A--OK kind of experience for me so that's what I'm having to go with. My server was attentive to my needs and made sure I was not left needing anything so that is one of the reasons I will probably be coming back here from time to time. Another positive point in my visit was the food arrived very quickly. I was seated at the counter and had a ringside seat to watch the cooks. When I saw 4 cooks in such a small cooking area I thought it would be a comedy show to sit and watch them getting in each others way. I was wrong! Even though the space they work in is small they worked together like a well oiled machine and pushed out a LOT of food very quickly. The reason I've gone with a 3 star rating instead of a 4 or 5 star rating is the flavors. Now I did order what I would consider a risky new type of omelette that I would never have thought to make myself just so I could experience something new that I wouldn't eat at home. It turned out the omelette was ok, but considering I knew when I ordered it that I very well might even dislike the flavors I'm not taking that taste into account for this review since it was just a combination of tastes that didn't thrill me and certainly was not the fault of the cooks. What convinced me to go with only a 3 star rating was the fact that the hash browns were cooked, but not hardly browned except for about 4 bites which were browned nicely. Maybe it's just me (always a real possibility), but if hash browns are not browned and made to have a light crunchy texture to them they are just boring soft potatoes cut in strips. I have to agree with another reviewer who stated the hash browns need some sort of spices added to them. Just a little salt and pepper would have taken them from being very bland to good. I know restaurants are hesitant to add salt sometimes because so many people are on low or no sodium diets, but there are several good salt free spice blends that could perk up their hash browns and take them to the next level. Overall it was a good experience and I'm sure I'll be back many more times. Who knows maybe after trying some other items on the menu I'll be able to raise my rating up to be more in line with what so many other reviewers feel. I'd feel comfortable recommending this place to others as a good diner, I just couldn't honestly say it was great.
(3)
Rahul G.

This place gets a 5 star for food but loses a star for the price. I can get the same food at Johnny's Grill on the square for much less. Either way, if you like diners, this is a must go to. Everything is great, from simple eggs to their grilled cheese. Ask to make their hash browns crispy otherwise they come out too soft. I love their breakfast sandwiches, the bread is amazing. Also love the skillets. The hobo was a favorite of mine but I think they got rid of it. I like the Mexican one with chicken in it. Gets crazy here on the weekends so expect a wait. But quick quick service will get you food and out the door sooner than you think.
(4)
Jay M.

The food is excellent. You wish you could make some of it at home. But you can't. So you anticipate coming here, knowing they won't fail you. The pancakes, the chicken fajita burrito, the fries, etc. are flawless everytime. You can eat breakfast food in the evening or a chicken sandwich at 10am. Both experiences will be enjoyable.
(5)
Dan H.

Stop #2 on my "Eating my way through Chicago/St. Louis and possibly doing other things on this trip Summer Tour 2011" was for breakfast. Not only was this place in one of my road trip eating books, but it was also a recommendation from a friend in Portland who lived in Chicago for 15 years. A good amount of my upcoming reviews will be for places he suggested I go to. You will wait to get in when you get here. Fair warning. We did, but thankfully they move customers in and out as quickly as possible here. We found that out the hard way. I'll tell you more about that soon. From the time we walked in to the time we were seated was probably no more than 15 to 20 minutes. You know it is good when people are waiting in line to eat. Or at least that is how I judge a place. The moment we sat we were greeted by our server. She filled up two cups of coffee for us and was never far when we needed our cups topped off. It got to the point where I had to move my cup to the other side of the table as I figured I'd just float away with all the coffee I was consuming. I'm not even a coffee drinker. After looking at the large menu I went with the suggestion of my friend and ordered the Mexican Omelette (($7.39) which had chorizo, onions jalapeno peppers and tomatoes in it. Phenomenal omelette (their spelling). So we ate and then we ended up sitting for a bit. I'm not normally that person. If I see that people are waiting I will move, but my company and I were in a deep conversation. Anyway after a bit one of the servers came up and asked us if we could leave so that they could get some other customers seated. We had no issue with that at all. I like it when people are direct. Great place for breakfast if you happen to be in this part of town.
(4)
Stephanie W.

Diner atmosphere that makes you feel completely comfortable and, well, cozy... With a menu that is of a much higher level than your typical greasy spoon fare. Went on a weekend morning and had to wait, but the efficiency of the table turnaround, seating, and service is spectacular. At the time I was a little hangry, so I might not have been wearing a smile while I was waiting, however once we were seated out food was out in less than ten minutes. They hand out menus while you wait so you have plenty of time peruse the options, and peruse I did. We decided on the vegetarian skillets and got a side of pancakes to split. The skillet was surprisingly light and not greasy as I would typically expect of a dish that included hash browns covered with eggs, cheese and veggies! Pancakes were also great! Coffee was also great! Price was even better! I predict we will be gettin cozy with it on a Sunday very soon!
(4)
Eric W.

Really good food and a nice stroll from Armitage, which is where were staying. There's a CTA line right there too. Corned beef hash omelette was good and it really hit the spot after a late night in the city.
(4)
Carlos H.

The food is really good. Great customer service. I would recommend this place to anyone
(5)
Jilly Pop S.

LOVE THIS PLACE! Fast service and great food. The staff is very friendly and it's a perfect place for breakfast.
(5)
Lorie M.

Food was good, not anything fantastic out of the ordinary. Good breakfast food. The reason I am giving such a low rating is because of the incredibly rude wait staff. I have never been so rushed in a restaurant before... seriously. We hadn't even finished breakfast & two waitress' are walking by giving us dirty looks. We pay our bill even though we are not finished. My friend is still working on her pancake & the walk-by glaring is now about every minute. Will never go back. If you are in a rush & want to eat, pay & walk out the door at the same time, this is the place for you. p.s. if you look at my reviews you will see that I am not one to consistently give low ratings.
(1)
Jose Q.

Good ole pancakes!! My go to place for pancakes, steak and eggs! Also this place is always busy so expact to wait 10-40min on weekends.
(5)
Jonathan G.

I love this restaurant love. The waitress named maria she is always so nice and pleasant. The food is so delicious, i love the burgers and fries. Breakfast is defiantly the best time to go it's always fast and really good. Most waitress are nice I would not recommend the waitress named Olga she is slow but others are nice and fast. I hear the boss is a hard ass and he looks like one but he sure knows how to run a really good business and if you think they are small well get ready there having an expansion.
(5)
Margaret R.

Perfectly nice diner breakfast. Staff is great and never lets your coffee cup sit empty. Menu is a little limited for now--maybe because of recent renovations? Nothing fancy but everything is good for what it is.
(4)
Olive H.

My brief but horrific experience at Cozy Corner was enough to prevent me from ever going back and has encouraged me to tell as many people as I can about this humiliating experience. My boyfriend and I walked in for lunch on a Friday, and were not greeted. A frantic waitress took our name down on a scrap of paper and crumpled it in her pocket. A few parties were seated and we were to be next. Three new couples came in to dine and were added to a different list that a man had on a clipboard. They were all seated before us. I kindly mentioned to the man that we had been waiting, he said very rudely, "Well, you're not on my list." and then huffed away. He continued to seat other guests before us. I approached him again and asked if he would have a table for us soon, and he snapped, "Loose the attitude" in a very condescending tone and huffed away again. Everyone in the restaurant looked at him because of how loud and disrespectfully he spoke to me. Needless to say, we walked out. It makes me sad that this business is busy, but treats its clients so poorly. I am a concierge at four star hotel and would not EVER recommend this awful place to my guests, or to anyone for that matter.
(1)
Delia V.

I tried the strawberry waffle, Mexican omelette & my 2 yr. old tried the Jr. breakfast. All worked out well.
(4)
Jane Y.

PLEASE DON'T EVER CHANGE as in food/taste/prices this place is perfect though there is a wait/crowded its not bad as some places altho i usually go on a sunday right after church its my favorite its cute.. because i like diners that seem just.. i dunno. COZY heehee but yeah i love this place their omelets are pretty good (my friends favorite) and their side pancakes are that perfect fluffy soft texture with just the right amount of taste/sweetness only to be topped (by me) with some butter and syrup lightly ugh so freaking good what i usually order is the skillet with the side pancakes and BOY is it FILLING OR SHOULD I SAY FULLFILLING? because it is one of the most happiest full experiences ive had my stomach is thanking me everytime i pay a visit here it is seriously that good dont expect a nice gourmet restaurant with pretty food but you will get instead full on some pretty darn good breakfast food. this is my go to breakfast place even after visiting some places as popular as wildberry to places like hasbrowns or clarke's or ihop etc. oh and service is not rude nor super friendly they are absolutely busy so i don't care they do check up like once or twice but thats it.. i think thats what it should be anyways besides im too busy indulging sometimes its better for the servers not to interfere with their customers experience with their food hahahahaha
(5)
mike b.

Nice little diner serving your standard fare plus some south of the border influenced stuff. I have a beef with the omelettes-it seems they fry the eggs mixed with your ingredients then put a slice of velveeta on top and fold the eggs over it. It tastes like velveeta. I definitely saw them put a square slice of cheese on it. Velveeta or not i dont like that style or flavor.
(3)
Rebecca O.

I've been coming to Cozy Corner pretty frequently since I moved to the square 2 years ago. The food is so good!! Just what you look for in somewhat greasy hangover food. Prices are reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly. Best of all, I've never had to wait longer than 30 mins, no matter how busy or what time of day it is. No complaints here... And other people must agree because I hear they're expanding!
(5)
Monique B.

Great neighborhood diner! Fast, but excellent service. Great for breakfast. Large portions and low prices.
(3)
Yo H.

It turns out that a good breakfast restaurant is hard to find in Bucktown, if you're looking for eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, you know, a traditional "eggs-on-the-griddle" type restaurant. There are plenty of good donut shops, bran muffin counters, bakeries, and quiche places. But no greasy spoon. So we made a trek to Logan Square, only to find that Johnny's was closed. So as we walked down Milwaukee, we came upon this place. Been here forever, but we've never tried it. Cozy Corner is an excellent traditional breakfast restaurant. It's not a greasy spoon, but more of a family restaurant. Eggs were a perfect over easy, the steak was a tender medium, and the hash browns were crispy with a fluffy inside, just to order! And outstanding service to top it off!
(5)
Alma A.

Omg! This place! I came in Saturday morning and usually we always have to wait but this time we got seated quickly , great right? NOT they sat me and my mom at a 4 top table and there was already someone sitting there! No lie they sat us with a lady that was already sitting there and just kind of split the table in 2 . My mom sat next to her and since she was alone I sat my purse on the empty chair. Our waitress was very prompt and attentive but as soon as she brought out our food she brought out out bill, kind of rushing us to leave. The lady we got sat with left and the guy who's the host asked me to take my purse off the chair so he could seat someone else there I responded " well where am I supposed to put my purse" since there was no where else to put it, he suggested I put it on the back of my chair and i refused because there really is no room since the waitress need to get by there and I have a Michael kors and I was not about to put a 300 purse on the floor so he suggested that I hang it up at booth with a coat rack that someone else was sitting at. I don't know if the host there is the owner but he's a DICK ! I also wanted to add another order to go and the waitress seemed bother but idk why they give you your checks so soon. The host was glaring at us while we waited for the omelette to go I think because we where taking up a table he could be sitting someone else at.... But we where paying customers too. Idk I like the food but the overall experience is not really worth it
(1)
Timothy M.

My girlfriend and I love this place. We come for breakfast probably at least two to three times a week. The food is delicious and inexpensive. The waitresses are sweet, competent and quick. The food comes out quickly and is always hot and delicious. The biscuits and gravy are great and the omelettes are large and satisfying. My girl always gets the steak and eggs... ALWAYS.
(5)
Jason C.

This diner is definitely cozy. It's very small and the tables are right on top of one another, but in this kind of place that's just fine. Inside it feels warm and inviting, which contributes to a big breakfast crowd. Solid menu offerings all around and super delicious pancakes.
(4)
Adlyyn Z.

Best breakfast place ever!
(5)
Cristina T.

I have said before and will say it again: I am not a fan of brunch. However this past Sunday I decided to give CC a shot. We were hungry and it was close. I was intimidated and anxious when I walked in because there were people everywhere. The woman at the counter told us it would be about 15 minutes so we hit up the panaderia across the street to get some treats for later. When we came back, our table was ready. Although CC is pretty packed, they move people along really fast. Service isn't necessarily friendly, but its efficient. I ordered the chocolate chip banana pancakes with a side of sausage to split with the bf. The pancake portion was great for $6.99 and they were pretty good. I liked the crispy outside with the soft inside. The bf also really enjoyed his Denver Omelet. We scarfed all our food and got out of there for under $25. If you don't mind being smushed in and don't really mind waiting a little while, CC is the place to go. They are incredibly efficient and serve a delicious product!
(4)
Steve N.

We went to Cozy Corner after a movie on the north side. The food and service are great. The people that work here have great attitudes and provide great customer service which is something I look for in any type of company. It seems to be very busy no matter what time we come here, but it's worth the wait. We paid about $20 for two that included our two breakfasts, extras and coffees. The food is delicious. Recommended.
(4)
Abe R.

This place is your simple run of the mill eggs, bacon and hash. That said it's solid and reliable. They do have unreal crowds though for breakfast, especially on the weekends so beware... Enjoy Suckas'!!!
(3)
Carolina N.

I've been coming here for the past 6 years. This place never disappoints. I LOVE COZY CORNER. You just can't go wrong with anything on the menu. TOP FAV THINGS ON MENU: 1. Standard: eggs - sausage - hashbrowns 2. Country Fried Steak 3. Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes 4. Cheesecake filled French Toast 5. Cheeseburger with Fries P.S. get the sausage. It is so good, it's some of the best breakfast sausage I've ever eaten. Overall Cozy Corner is a reliable, delicious, comfortable, concrete diner in this hood. The wait can be long at prime brunch time but it's worth the wait. The staff is so friendly and hardworking.
(5)
Eric M.

The only thing worse than the breakfast food here was the offensive service. I ordered the House Special with hash browns (eggs over easy) and my lady ordered the Veggie Skillet (eggs over medium). Worst: We were brought our check shortly after we finished our meal and told "No rush. Take your time." Five minutes later, the server came back--not to ask if we needed anything else or to refill our coffee--to say "I'm sorry, but there are lots of people waiting for tables." Obviously what she meant to say earlier was "Take your time--as long as that's less than five minutes." All in all we spent less than 20 minutes in the restaurant and paid $25 for our meal. Bad: Hashbrowns feel and taste like burned mashed potatoes Lady's over medium eggs were more runny than my over easy eggs One piece of Lady's toast was burned (and cold) and the other piece was barely toasted at all (and cold) Very few veggies in the Veggie Skillet. Mostly just runny yolk and mushy hash browns. Good: The restaurant itself is fairly clean
(1)
Josh S.

For the type of place this- the staff are super friendly! Been going here for sometimes now and have never left disappointed, the only thing that is disappointed is my belly! Great killer omelets!
(5)
Zach J.

If I had to pick a favorite spot for quality breakfast in Logan Square, Cozy Corner would definitely get my vote. It's definitely better than the standard pancake houses you see scattered around the city, mainly because the quality of their food is much better. And people know it, which is why you usually have to wait 10+ minutes when you show up at peak hours. It's a popular spot in a prime location, but the wait is worth it. The service is fast and friendly, and the manager (I forget his name) does a dutiful job of organzing the chaos during their busiest times, doing his best to get everyone seated as soon as possible. And once you do get seated, you're treated to high quality breakfast. Their chicken fried-steak & eggs always hits the spot, but the real highlight for me is their sausage, and that's coming from a loyal bacon & eggs guy. I hardly ever order sausage instead of bacon, but at Cozy Corner, I order sausage everytime because it is that good. It's like that high-end turkey sausage. It's the bomb. Quite tastey. Makes me happy, just like Cozy Corner in general. Best diner in Logan in my humble opinion.
(4)
Sabine K.

Do you know that scene in Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion where they walk into a diner and ask for the Business Woman Special, because they're business women? It's that kind of diner. Which means, it's perfect. You sit down, you get a coffee tossed your way, and the food comes out in 5 minutes flat. We were in and out in 25 minutes, which is the perfect amount of time if you're trying to savor the morning before going in to work, but are still - in the back of your mind - conscious of the fact that you need to be there by around 8:30. It's pretty typical diner fare, I won't bore you with how my toast was toasted or how my eggs came out. What I DO like, however, is that the jelly containers are on the table, which means that I can slather as much freaking jelly on one piece of toast as I want, instead of having to spread one teeny little jelly packet on 2 pieces. So, to sum it up - the place is fast, people are polite, the coffee is watery and never ending (as it should be), and the restaurant itself is pretty clean. It looks like they just remodeled - although I didn't check out the bathroom.
(4)
Kurt R.

Very average diner. Food was average. Prices were a little high. Waiter was busy and made us feel rushed. They can't split checks up, which makes things difficult if you aren't aware of it beforehand.
(2)
Jenny R.

Four little words made me a fan: cheesecake stuffed french toast. I'm not kidding. It's 4 slices of french toast stuffed with a delicious cheesecake filling & topped with fresh sliced strawberries(not frozen or jam, FRESH). This place gets very crowded & hot, but the service is amazing(you'll get called sweetheart & honey). Fast & friendly. The hostess/server knows customers by name & greets everyone with a cheery good morning. My coffee cup was never empty. This place is worth the wait!
(4)
Claudia D.

Handlebar was full to the brim! Now we are here & I'm trying the egg white delight with fresh fruit & rye toast. This place is OK, if and only if, you are in the neighborhood and starving. The service is OK, the extensive menu is OK, the food as served is OK. but for me, this is not worth the trip, and I don't plan to return.
(2)
Joseph G.

This place has that je me sais quoi. The portions aren't particularly huge and the dishes take the same form as those at countless other greasy spoon diners, but what I ordered was extremely satisfying. At the suggestion of yelpers I opted for a skillet (Greek), with pancakes on the side and a cup of black coffee. The skillet came to my seat at the counter in less than four minutes. The proportions of everything crispy/greasy/fresh/salty/hot were spot on, and the accompanying pancakes were just small enough to keep me wanting more but big enough to remind me that a larger portion would probably be more exciting in theory than practice. $11.39+tip equaled a $14 meal, which was more than the $10 mark I was shooting for, but the quality was better than the Golden Nugget or any other cheapster pancake house. Bam. Breakfast achieved.
(5)
Angie M.

This is a hangover breakfast joint for sure. Nothing fancy. Nothing pretentious. Nothing that's even really that well prepared. Just straight up hearty, filling, greasy food that does a stellar job coating a queasy, post-whiskey stomach. After discovering that Lula, Dunlays and Longman & Eagle were all closed due to flooding (thanks Mother Nature), I found myself at the doorstep of Cozy Corner Diner, along with probably every other brunch seeking person in the Logan Square neighborhood. It was psychotically busy, but luckily we were seated in a cozy (heh) booth, presented with plastic menus and given ice water in record time. The hairnet wearing waitresses who I can pretty much guarantee have been working at Cozy Corner Diner since Christ was a child are essentially wordless and efficient meaning they take your order, bring you mass quantities of coffee and diet Coke, drop off your food and put a check on your table. Truly a no-frills diner experience. The menu includes pretty much anything you can think of that would be served at a diner. I was debating on a skillet vs. an omelet, but made a game time decision and asked for the Cozy Corner version of a Grand Slam breakfast: 2 eggs (scrambled for me, thanks), bacon, French toast and a side order of hash browns. Um... I ate almost everything on my plate. It was just what the doctor ordered to combat my lurking hangover. The eggs were perfectly scrambled. The bacon was super salty and crispy. The French toast was on the boring side, but really... it's a diner, not a 5-star restaurant. It was still tasty and I still devoured it. While I've certainly had fancier fare, I appreciated my breakfast for what it was: Straightforward, honest diner food. Sometimes it's challenging to find a non-fussy breakfast in Chicago, but by gosh, I've found it at Cozy Corner. Sure, I've had better breakfasts, but if you're in the mood for, you know, regular stuff, you may want to check out Cozy Corner. It's a win for sure!
(3)
Daniel D.

Yes, yes, yes, yes. Cozy Corner has delicious food at a sultry price. Their omelets are massive, fresh from the chicken coop, and ingredients straight from the garden. Coffee strong and black like my inner child, and service snappy and friendly. It's as pragmatic as it sounds, but the place really is Cozy. Good luck getting a table, you're going to wait. However, they are quick, and believe this review: it's worth it. This is breakfast done right dammit.
(4)
Jennifer H.

This is hard to write, because we love Nery and all the hardworking cooks who have provided us with super friendly service and delicious diner breakfast foods for the past three years. We have been regulars at the Cozy since moving to the neighborhood - both on the busy weekends and during the week for before-work early bird specials. Nery and several of the servers know us by name and always chat with us and tell us to have a nice day and to come back soon. Regrettably, we have made the difficult decision to no longer give this establishment our business. The new owner who came in a few months ago has ruined the Cozy for us, and we cannot in good consciousness give that man another dime. He fired some of our favorite servers and replaced them with much younger (and very physically attractive) waitresses. Last time we were there, our favorite waitress left in tears. He condescendingly speaks to the cooks using bad Spanish with an awful accent, which is rude and patronizing. He also gives preferential seating to certain customers, when it has always been first-come, first served in the past. Our Nery had lost the spring in her step, too, and that made us very sad. We decided we might give them one more try last Sunday, but when we went in, we noticed several people crowded in the foyer waiting to be sat, while there were a few empty tables and some seats at the coutner. Nery wasn't there anymore, either, and the grumpy owner scoweled at us when we walked in the door, so we turned around and walked right back out. Please join us in boycotting this once great neighborhood establishment. Hard workers deserve respect!
(1)
Annie W.

Wow, this place has really cleaned up since the last time I was there. The ambience is significantly more sophisticated than the previous greasy spoon look. The waitress I had was one of the best I've ever had - cheerful, lovely, and quick - excellent communication. Whoever that waitress is, I would love to have her working for me (if I had a restaurant). Excellent, excellent, excellent! The cornbeef & hash - very tasty! All of the food was lovely! Whoever the grumpy lady was behind the counter was, though, she really put an unnecessarily nasty last impression on me, I guess! We'd been there for not even 45 minutes, barely finished our meals and were sitting, talking, and she stormed up to the table and said, "Are you guys doing BUSINESS?! Cause we could really use the booth!!" - and all in a very nasty, jarring, and utterly unfriendly tone and manner! RUDE!! They should have sent that nice waitress to convey the same message, we'd have gladly given up our seats, instead of feeling like they were chasing us away with pitchforks. Ugh! What a shame, because it really was SUCH a nice experience up to that point! (4 stars, for sure.)
(2)
Madison B.

I love it but its super crowded on weekends. They do really good basic breakfast foods like omelets and eggs pancakes etc The service is pretty good too, its a great place
(4)
Kensey W.

okay i like this place! it's just a diner but when you want diner food and you live in the neighborhood, this is where it's at. i've long smelled its delicious, greasy odors wafting up to the california stop. but often having a train to catch, i never got to partake. but i did go and it is delicious as diner is and really cheap to boot. had the eggs, sausage, french toast (house) combo for five dollars! added some hash browns and it was satisfying stuff. the sausage is the cased kind and was fatter than normal. the hash browns were crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside, just the way i like them. had my eggs poached and they were done great. the french toast was just french toast, but that means it's good! add a cup of watery coffee and a sweet old waitress and it was diner experience i hope to repeat.
(4)
N B.

Not much to say other than this is a solid neighborhood diner. The prices are fair and the service is good. I would deduct 0.5 stars for the inevitable 20min wait you encounter with every visit, but it wouldn't be fair. Pros: -Well balanced menu -Sassy front counter checkout lady -Fair prices -Quick services even when it is busy Cons: -Guaranteed to wait at lest 10-20 mins to get a table for 2 or more people
(5)
Angela D.

Solid breakfast fair (haven't tried lunch or dinner) and very reasonably priced. Nothing fancy or super creative, but when you want an OK cup of diner coffee, solid eggs/pancakes/etc, and a wide variety of options for under $10 this is a good spot to go. Gets VERY crowded at the usual times so keep that in mind, as there is not really a waiting area or extensive lot parking space so plan ahead. The waitresses are pleasantly snarky and will tell you where to stick it when you deserve it :) Service was fast and friendly, even if the place is packed. And while we certainly moved out as soon as we were done to allow all the people waiting to be seated, we never felt like they were hustling us out. There was booth seating, some tables, a counter service. So, definitely pretty typical diner. Now, to the important bits, the FOOD. I had a skillet, which was generously heaped with everything - fresh veggies, perfectly cooked ham, not too much potato and perfectly cooked eggs. Pancakes were fluffy, buttery and perfect. It's amazing how many places can screw up pancakes, not here! Husband ordered biscuits and gravy which were OK but nothing special by Southern boy standards.
(3)
Cara T.

I went here with a group of my girlfriends on a Sunday morning after a girls weekend in Chicago. I had the biscuits and gravy, which I love always. These fell a little short. The biscuits were really dry and the gravy didn't have much flavor. My friends had the pancakes and waffles, which they seemed to enjoy. This place is really dive-y. It seems like its crowded all the time and it was super loud and hectic. I wouldn't recommend it for groups or if you would like to talk to the person you are with. I may go back here again, but I may not. It didn't make much of an impression.
(3)
Jessica S.

There's an old lady behind the counter smiling. Everything - including the booths and wood paneling - is dark brown, and the whole place feels exactly like aunt Margie's kitchen does, which hasn't been remodeled since the 1970's. Coffee is brewing, sausage is sizzling and when your waitress walks up, she's more than happy to see you, but you can tell she hates the hairnet. A couple holds hands; a police man walks in; and an oversized customer is squeezed into the booth in front of you, shamelessly making an ocean of syrup for his pancakes. And then it hits you... It's exactly like that perfect, little diner you saw in that one movie, that one time. You know the one. You just can't remember the name......
(4)
Reese J.

So this place is really busy about a 30 min wait... Fine no problem... Service was good food was ok, came out FAST! Coffee eh watered down. The reason I'm leaving one star is because they wouldn't let us split the check AND then as soon as we paid they asked up to get and leave!!! Are you kidding me!? SO rude I couldn't even finish my coffee! Will not be coming back...
(1)
Brent W.

Ok, so apparently the saying "without rules, there's chaos!" is sufficient here. I posited in my last review my disdain for the Cozy Corner policy "during breakfast and lunch rush only parties of two or more can occupy a booth". This policy, incidentally, is merely only one of like ten rules. They are posted on the wall. Trust me. You can read them for yourself. At first visit I scoffed at it and walked away like a little boy declaring, "fine! i'm taking my ball and going home!" Cozy Corner didn't or wouldn't care. Again, trust me. They have enough biz without me. There's good reason for this policy: it gets ridiculously busy as it's a bit tight quartered in this, well, cozy little corner. And speaking of, it's actually appropriately named. It's very cozy, especially nice on a cold winter morning. Anyway, enough of that. To the food. The Biscuits and Gravy were very good and this comes from a guy brought up on the best B&G's on the planet, courtesy of Mother W. My side of "Two Eggs" looked more like One but that was a complete after thought to the very solid B&G's ...and sharing of my friend's Southern Skillet. Which was So. Damn. Good. Another nice thing was when she was asked about choice of white/wheat toast or english muffin to accompany her skillet, it also included choice of a shortstack of pancakes. We'll do that. Obvi. Great service. Great atmo. Great Food. Great Company. Great Diner.
(4)
Elizabeth A.

YUM YUM YUM!!! I came here absolutely starved on a Saturday morning and was not happy about the 25-minute wait (as my stomach was literally yelling about how hungry it was) BUT it was sooooo worth it. My boyfriend and I both got the veggie skillet and it satisfied all my breakfast cravings. They seem to have raised their prices which isn't so cool but the food is worth the prices & the wait. Seriously, yum. A cool note is that they do have a parking lot and if you can't find a space in the lot, they'll pay your meter for you!
(5)
Cassie M.

The food tasted great, came quickly, & was reasonably priced. However, the entire time I was there, I was made to feel like I better eat quickly & get out of the way. This is not the kind of diner you can go to if you're looking to enjoy a book & a few cups of coffee.
(3)
Amanda P.

Seriously though... I LOVE THIS PLACE. Super packed on weekends so i usually just order for pick up to avoid the chaos. I'm crazy in the mornings and always want a million different options so the fact that most of the breakfast items come with a side of pancakes (toast or fruit, i think) RULES and i especially love them because they don't judge me or even bat an eyelash when i ask for them to add bananas, blueberries AND chocolate chips to my side pancakes.. I always feel taken care of. The service is super quick, they're super reliable and just plain awesome. LOVE YOU CC.
(5)
Kathleen T.

Were this a more open-minded world, I'd eat breakfast for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No meal makes me happier. But for whatever reason, I see it as the domain of couples. Which means, in more ways than one, this single girl ain't gettin' any. Oh, how I miss waking up messy-headed and heading off to brunch. (I will admit, there was a time when I reclaimed breakfast. It didn't last. I got tired of the quizzical looks. Why can men go out to eat alone, but women get the pity face?) Anyway. On the rare morning or work-free afternoon, I find myself gravitating to Cozy Corner. I like the scrambled eggs, the links and the pancakes. They don't do any one thing perfectly, but it's not really about the food for me. I come here because it all comes with an asskicking cup of coffee and a gruff side of "sweetie, we need your table." I love that woman. I don't know if she's the owner, but she's one of those quintessential Chicago characters. And for that alone, the place gets four stars.
(4)
Eric Y.

This place is awesome. Biscuits & Gravy combo was the best I have ever had. I was in Chicago for the weekend and found this place. It a block away from the L.
(5)
Jaz P.

This place is an amalgam of all the qualities that I love about this neighborhood. You have families who've staved off the gentrifiers, your run of the mill hipsters, and visitors who have returned to their stomping grounds. There's a long wait on the weekends. But what's special about this place is that they still have waitresses that have been working there for decades, and these women have seen the shift in the crowds from the factory days to the current scene.
(4)
JoÃ£o M.

The food may not be five stars, but the experience is. Typical dinner, food is comforting, I love this place. ... and there is nothing wrong with the food, it is pretty bomb! I love their fiesta skillet, and their breakfast burrito is great too!
(5)
Colleen C.

The Diner Perfection Equation: Lots of Eggs + Located next to a produce store, frrrrrresh! + Bubbly Diet Coke + Cheap(ish) fare + Plastic menus with lotsa options ----------------------------------------------- Bullzeye. It was a random afternoon. On a whim I decided to get my hair done in Logan Square, travel over to a mish mash Thrift store, and then...hunger struck me. And a caffeine headache. So I grabbed a RedEye (last resort) and hit Cozy Corner for enough food and liquid alertness to power me through the rest of the day... Wow, 3pm on a Friday and the place is nearly full! Crazy. My dreams of a "cozy" booth were shot, and I took a seat at the counter, to leave room for other parties wishing to conversate and not just stare idly into the distance or at the Redeye, both of which require the same amount of stimulation. I digress, I sat at the counter solo...and I liked it. Counter guy: "Hiya Larry, Hiya Gerry!" ::::looks at me::::: "Hiya...lady." Well, "hiya" back atcha sir, I'm here for some eggs. And that I did receive. After being quickly equipped with ice water, a fizzy fountain Diet Coke in a PLASTIC cup (oh god, the joy is overpowering sometimes), I ordered the California omelette: tomato, avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese. It arrive approximately 4 minutes later, piping hot, fresh (the avocados were a brilliant shade of green, I almost thought they whisked this off a foodie photo shoot or something). Bill comes: $17.85. huh? I figured it quickly in my head, and for that to be the total my utterly fabulous omelette would've cost approx $15. Huh? Right. So I give it to the lady at the register and she laughs and makes the correction and we joke that that would've been the bill when they enact the new "egg" or "diner meal" tax in the City of Chicago. She was so damn pleasant and fun, I nearly just dropped her a 100 percent tip, just because she didn't snarl at me, and did apologize profusely for the mix-up. For the record, the Cali hook-up was more like $7. Total bill of $9. There we go, that's what I like to see... I'm sure this place is a freakish slice of zoo on a weekend morning, full of still-drunk 'hoodies, but hit it on an off day. Service is great, food is top notch, and it's actually cheaper than you think :) bravo, bravo, over easy.
(4)
Ryan F.

Great Service and Good Diner Food. I can only compliment the burgers and Breakfast. The biscuits and gravy kick ass
(4)
Nick F.

Service is fairly good, and food is also pretty good. Busy on Sunday afternoons, which is to be expected. As a local and a regular, it was disconcerting to say the least when the bussers hovered over our table and muttered homophobic slurs under the breath, thinking we wouldn't understand because of how we looked. When we told the owner, he didn't seem to care. This is unacceptable behavior and I will not be returning.
(1)
Kara K.

Post-torture session (translation: working out), I needed food really bad. I was on Milwaukee and spotted Cozy Corner like I had done a jillion times and this time I pulled into the parking lot instead of zipping on by. And was I happy did! From the outside the place seems small but once inside it's actually quite spacious. It also smelled really good which is always a great sign. A waitress told me I can sit anywhere I liked so I grabbed a nice booth in the back and perused the menu. They had a great selection of breakfast and lunch items and since I'm the breakfast queen I ordered an egg white veggie omelette with the turkey bacon. It was pretty good and my bill was under $10. My waitress was friendly enough even though I don't think she made eye contact me once. It's nice to know I have yet another weekday breakfast option so close to home.
(3)
Ann Marie B.

BEST BREAKFAST PLACE AROUND...not joking. First stumbled upon this place because I had recently moved to the neighborhood and wanted some breakfast. This place turned out to be my favorite breakfast place ever! I literally go here almost every weekend, sometimes me and my bf are guilty of going 2 days in a row. We seriously crave this place. Their skillets are soooo good and made very fast but well. Their waffles are also probably the best waffles I've ever eaten. The staff there is so great I see the same people every time I go there and every time they greet you with a smile and treat you like family. On the weekends there is usually a wait but the wait is def worth it and it usually goes pretty quick. This place is the perfect breakfast spot. For some reason I am obsessed with this place and you should be to!!
(5)
Jake C.

Nice little diner literally right off the California stop (blue line). Try a skillet, they're deeeeeelicious!
(4)
K B.

Wow! The staff was incredibly rude. Go down the street to Marianao Cafe!
(1)
Beckster R.

Be prepared to wait but trust me well worth it! The food is fantastic, the staff is friendly, nice and attentive....let's just say I never saw the bottom of my coffee cup! Pretty cheap. I spent $36 for breakfast for 3 adults and 3 kids who eat like adults. The only thing that sucks is the wait time for a table. Especailly with a larger crowd. Typically end up waiting about 30-40 mins but once we are seated the service is fast. That's the only reason I couldn't give them 5 stars but Cozy Corner has still won me over....fan for life!
(4)
Caroline T.

The best, most fluffy pancakes I've ever had. I got the strawberry, which are plain buttermilk with strawberries on top. The staff was patient and friendly, even though we stayed there for an hour too long on new year's morning when every table was full.
(5)
Grace N.

Awful, chaotic, pushy service that treats their customers like the meat they put on their breakfast platters. When we arrived, they tried to seat us at a table with strangers. When I started pulling the table away a few inches to have the slightest bit of dignity, I got bullied by an angry server. So there I stood, in the diner-equivalent of a Russian bread line, staring hungrily at the food. A friend of the owners sat at the counter, NOT eating, with an empty seat on each side. When the server figured out they could ask him to move down a seat, we finally got to sit down, and they commenced to bully us again. All in all, I had a GREAT chicken fajita omelette - best I've ever had, mostly stuffing, very little egg. Yum. In conclusion, next time, I'll take my omelette to go.
(3)
Bryan C.

I avoided the long wait during Sunday brunch because I was alone. I grabbed a seat at the counter within 5 minutes of walking in. This place is excellent! I ordered the house special which is two eggs, sausage links (or bacon) and french toast. The coffee was fresh, hot and constantly refilled. Seriously, the breakfast sausage was the best I've ever had. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and yes, the french toast was delicious as well. The staff was super nice, super quick, and this place is cheap! I was out of there under $10 including tax and tip. If you're in the mood for a classic diner type of breakfast, this is the place to go. Can't wait to go back and try something else off the menu.
(4)
Matt P.

Awesome. I think it's the owner, but she's seriously one of the sweetest ballbusting women I've ever met ... kind of an added side of greatness when you order coffee and the country fried steak. The only really bum part is that they kind of boot you from the table if they're busy (more so due to your lollygagging and the small size of the restaurant), but it's really not that big of deal they just ask you to move to the bar so they can sit other patrons. Great awesomely cheap breakfast.
(5)
Margie A.

The restaurant has been recently remodeled, to a fresh new look however, the great food and staff has remained flawless. My original review was posted in 2009... Here we are 2011 and my reviews still remain tops! Great weekend breakfast treat for me and the family. I dont go often enough anymore but every time I go it feels like I was just there the day before. I love that I can take anyone there and they always find something they like on the menu. From breakfast to dinner and from snack to just something sweet they got you covered. Truly still my favorite spot! Some people may make a negative comment about the service or the way they are spoken to, but really... the comments made all in fun and the service has always been TOPS with me.
(5)
Jennifer K.

If they served mimosas, this place would be perfect. I come often enough they remember my order, my daughter's order, and the fact that she falls off the bar stools. The food is perfect for hangovers, the wait is long because the food is good, and the service is awesome. They get you in and out.
(5)
Serena B.

I used to live right down the street from Cozy Corner and it was a weekend requirement. Those breakfast sandwiches with the french fries on the side are the best in the city. It is an old school diner with no nonsense employees and I love it there. Only problem I have with them is that I don't live so close anymore :(
(5)
Delitronix X.

Classic greasy spoon diner. They do everything well, especially the eggs over easy! Hash browns are really good too. Usually about a 10-15 min wait but its always worth it!
(5)
Ryan E.

I have been to Cozy Corner plenty of times and have always left with a joy filled stomach and wallet. If you arrive early enough you can get one of their tasty breakfast deals! I will continue to go back!
(4)
Carol J.

The pluses: The guy at the counter calls me "young lady" and always gets us seated with in minutes! The servers are all super cheery despite having to wear creepy hairnets. The busboys are lightning quick and stealth on the refills, even if you are the jerk drinking a diet Coke for breakfast. The sausage is giant and delish. Hash browns come by the metric ton. Food is served really fast. Homemade cream of potato soup at breakfast time! Ample butter packets with bread, bagels or muffins. They know their eggs (even though I don't eat 'em, I am amazed by their perfect egg cooking skills). Prices are pretty reasonable. They have a parking lot, although it is a little tricky (it tests one's manuevering skills before you've had coffee-yikes). The cons: kind of small and its hustly-bustly so its not a place ya wanna linger. You can hear everyone's conversation and it often involves terms like "skinny jeans", "fixie bike" ,"PBR" ,"Pitchfork vs Lolla", contracting or job searching. That is all.
(4)
Phoebe W.

This place always hits the spot! The service and cooks are always quick/friendly. Thanks to an open kitchen, I also love watching all the line cooks working like little breakfast elves. I am also a fan of how they flatten their corned beef hash with a weight so it gets nice and crispy. The only lows are the haphazard parking lot so walk or bike to CC if you can and the whole cash only thing.
(4)
Clif P.

I've had better diner food in Chicago, plain and simple. That being said, Cozy Corner certainly isn't terrible. The food is okay, the staff is friendly. If you live close, its worth the close walk. If you are driving, I would prefer a place like Hollywood or Ann Sather.
(2)
Elizabeth V.

Been going to this place for years, it's good for an American diner and the staff is SUPER friendly and always have a smile on their face. If you go here during the weekend for breakfast you might find yourself waiting a while so be patient.
(3)
Super L.

Cozy Corner is like a mama bear restaurant, where they know you, feed you real good food, then send you with full bellies back out into the hustle bustle of the world, until you come back again the very next week. I think that most of the diners here are regulars, because I see a lot of the same faces when we come here, which is sometimes twice a week, and almost every Sunday. Speaking of same faces, I think it is great that there is practically no turn over here with the staff, which makes me think that all of the ladies who waitress and the younger guys who buss tables, are all happy to work here. That is very refreshing to see, and makes us enjoy supporting the place with our continuous visits. Plus they really get to know you so it is truly a neighborhood place in this big city. The owner or manager seems like the nicest guy ever, and he knows my boyfriends' name whenever we come in and he has to write it down because there is always a wait on the weekends. There is always a wait, because the food is so good, and cheap! We usually pay around $20 for two, which includes yummy breakfasts with add ons and coffees. The food is delicious, I recommend the steak skillet, any of the egg specials, the pancakes with fruit or chocolate chips, and the french toast. Their breakfast sandwiches are good too, and one of my favorite salads in all the world is their mixed green salad with chicken, dried cherries, and balsamic vinaigrette. My only complaint regarding their food is they use nasty ranch. That is their only downfall. Otherwise, for what it is, the food is excellent. We usually fall into a deep hibernation of pure laziness after eating here, even if we have just woken up! The food always comes out super fast, the busboys are always on top of refills and serve us coffee within seconds of sitting down. The booths are very comfortable. I always want to lounge around for a minute and drink coffee after my breakfast here, because for some reason I am filled with motivation and I can see clearly after eating, as I sip on some delicious coffee, and their coffee is GOOD. I literally become full of ideas on how to make life better and take over the world after eating my breakfast here. My boyfriends says it is the caffeine, but I don't know... it's not like that anywhere else, I tell you~! Nery is our favorite waitress, she remembers what you like, gives you a little bit of sass when you aren't minding your manners, and is always on top of her game. Very maternal lady, which is perfect for all these city kids who depend on Cozy Corner for their "home cooked" meals and occasional chiding. EDIT: After reading a few reviews, I must offer a few corrections. This location is not near the brown line, but right under the California blue line. Also they do indeed take credit cards!
(5)
Caitlin G.

The only thing that would make this place better is if they had a pie case. AMIRIGHT? It always hits the spot, the food is sufficiently greasy, wait staff friendly, and plenty of vegetarian options. I dislike waiting to drink or eat in general, but due to the size and location of this place, the wait is always quite reasonable.
(4)
Jason G.

The food is pretty great and reasonably priced. It is diner food though so don't expect fancy frills. You will have a mountainous bowl of creamer however. Everything I've had here is good except I got the chicken club once and didn't care for the chicken breast, it was sorta rubbery. I stick to breakfast items now and love it. Friendly service and a large menu, this is the place you take the in laws because they can be cranky and you don't want them to complain there is nothing to choose from that they like. Be prepared to wait for a table at peak times because it is a pretty small place. A small parking lot and being steps from the Blue line are another plus. And there's something about walking into a place and seeing a pile of yummy hash browns scattered all over a grill that makes a boy smile.
(4)
Megan G.

I'm not going to lie to you, I was not thrilled to be at Cozy Corner Diner and whatever House... I would have much preferred to have my taste buds tantalized somewhere a little more flashy. I was willing to drop a Jackson for something so over described and pretentious that I wasn't even really sure what I was would be getting. I was up early (8ish) and wrangled Angie M. to meet me at Lula Cafe shortly thereafter for a no line/no wait brunch throw down. But Mother Nature ruined that for me because upon sloshing through the stinky, puddle riddled alley on the path to Lula we came to learn that Lula was in fact closed due to flooding. Boooo. Ok, let's head to Dunlay's, I just need some food. Oh no! Dunlays was also closed due to flooding. Hmm. Let's check out Longman & Eagle. Nope. The handlebar mustached worker getting on his bicycle outside regretfully informed us that they were also not serving brunch. RATS! I mean, forget about all of the basements flooded, families who would have to remove water bucket after bucket and sift through decades of memorabilia for anything salvagable. I want some freakin freeeeynch toast! We ended up at Cozy. We were seated after a short wait ordered your standard diner breakfast and waited unenthusiastically. Our food came quickly, looking average at best. But what do you know, our bacon was crispy, our eggs were hot and cooked to perfection and my hashbrowns (with cheese) came with a slice of american half halfheartedly melted on top. And it was good! Really good. We were in and out in less than an hour, happy as can be and it turns out that that Jackson I was talking about earlier covered both of our meals.
(3)
Nic N.

Just plain good food and a really friendly staff. I recommend the Greek Omelet but everything is good. I like to watch the mountains of hash browns being cooked on the grill...and then I like to eat my personal hash brown mountain.
(5)
Jeanette S.

This place is good...if you can get a seat. Seating is a big issue here for me. The place was PACKED when I arrived! And I had to wait forever to order. However, the pricing is moderate and the service is good.
(3)
Kat T.

I take my family here every time I'm not in the mood to cook a large breakfast on the weekend. It's a very cozy family friendly restaurant offering great breakfast options and portions. The waitstaff are very friendly and attentive.
(5)
P A.

Well I like the food - that's no question. The 2 stars is because of the service and the lack of cleanliness. On more than a couple of occasions the female waitresses were just plain rude and not friendly. Also - their hours...close at 6??? Sun is still up in the summer at 6! And Sundays at 4??? Sundays family day and more people out!! Whatever. Once I was in on a Sunday about 3 or so and asked if they could make fresh coffee because the coffee they had was sitting awhile and bottom of the pot, etc. Waitress replied "no I'm not gonna make any more coffee today" As for the cleanliness, it's not very clean they wipe down the black tables and benches and seat you while it's still wet and they've been wiping with the same rag many tables so you really don't know what your coming in contact with. Also, food under all the tables, once I was given a broken fork. Also - be careful they don't warn you if there is an extra charge for feta cheese in your omellete or jalapenos or any special request. They do not inform you of charges they just throw it on your bill. Once I had some extra napkins on the table and the waitress came by, grabbed them and stated "you don't need these" With that said, the omellettes and breakfasts are good, the hot open faced turkey sandwich is good, the coffee is good if it's fresh (don't like the dark brown coffee mugs - can't see the coffee!)
(2)
Jenna S.

They have the Hobo Skillet! A lot of places do not have the Hobo; they have some disappointing variation of the classic skillet but it's never the same. But they had it! And they honored my request of no onions, so it was absolutely delicious. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. Definitely cozy; lots of kitschy diner stuff on the walls (license plates, street signs, etc) and nice, cozy seating. At 10 a.m. there was a wait so we decided to sit at the counter. I liked watching the short order cooks make all of the food for breakfast and lunch. I'll definitely be back!
(4)
Brian N.

add my name to the list of people who think this place is awesome! Great food, and the wait for a table is worth it. Best attribute - amazingly friendly staff in a town that seems to have forgotten how to be nice. greeted/thanked by name on the way OUT the door; now that's a nice touch.
(5)
Robert S.

Great place for Breakfast !! the place I get my hair cut is just around the corner from here Joe's Barbershop, and Joe Jr who cuts my hair suggested this place to me as I said we wanted breakfast, he was like this place is close I usually walk over there before work in the summer so that had me, as all the other places he has recommended so for have rocked out with their C*ck Out the place was busy but we got seated really quick I thought, we sat at the bar and had a good time chatting with the girls here and eating plus listening to them be a little catty, this is a small place so finish your food and move on they need the booths, if not they will talk trash about you just hanging out like it is Denny's or some shit the Pancakes are perfect and the omelets rock, and the butter for your toast is under the toast :) plus some good Joe to help wake you up, think we may have to leave early next week and have breakfast before our haircuts
(5)
Regine J.

How the hell have I not reviewed CoCorner? My husband and our best friend, Tony, have eaten here at least once a month for the last 3 years since we moved to LogSqua. These four stars are based almost solely on the service, as this *IS* a greasy spoon after all. Let me tell you: there is no other place on earth where I am not threatened but instead fascinated by the absolute fervor with which my husband is regularly flirted with by the fantastic matriarchal waitstaff. My husband has been spontaneously *caressed* by one of the ladies just two seconds in to his morning helping of chicken fried steak with lago de gravy. She has also whispered some pretty elicit suggestions into my ear as to how I ought to keep him happy. I always leave the place in stitches, and then my husband and go home and helplessly fall into a deep, mythical slumber. A magical food coma, in which we dream about a world where it is totally acceptable to eat a New York Strip Steak with a side of biscuits and gravy even before you've brushed your teeth or changed your chonies. Ah, Cozy Corner. You are the epitome of the lovably awkward and familiarly mundane things I so desperately need in my life.
(4)
Ray W.

Quick fast service great breakfast place I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee their ham. priced right
(3)
h h.

I'm giving a high rating because the person working there is personable. BUT this place isn't up to the restaurant in Twin Lakes called MANNYS!!!! Just in case you forgot:) Breakfast is the "boiled water" of the restaurant industry. You mess it up, and you are officially a fool. This place doesn't mess it up too bad. Everything was fine, except when I asked for cheese to be scrambled with my eggs I expected Cheddar. You put American cheese on top of the egg whites. I don't believe American cheese and eggs should ever ever go together unless its maybe an egg sandwich. even then, cheddar is always the way to go. I'll be back I guess.
(4)
Jim L.

Crazy Good! Fantastic. Family run with homemade food. A precious gem. Only an insane yelper would give this a 1 star.
(5)
Julia H.

I have come here a couple times... The first time I ordered split pea soup and a salad -- it was actually pretty decent. Today I ordered the Mexican omelette -- egg whites only, no chorizo, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro. YUM! The hash browns were crispy and the dry rye toast was a nice compliment for my omelette. Ambiance is eclectic and bustling. I like the prices here -- I like the convenience -- quite close to my house. It's much easier to park here than say Hollywood Diner. NOTE: Cozy Corner will pay your meter fees!
(3)
Angela Z.

Always a good choice for diner food. The french toast here is very tasty. I love the thick toast as well. Sometimes there is quiet the wait for a seat since a lot of people come here for breakfast especially on the weekends.
(4)
Nick S.

O-V-E-R-A-T-E-D I expected a long wait at 10:30am on a Saturday, so I am not disillusioned into thinking that I would be able to simply "seat myself" on that day. If a place is truly great, I will deal with it. The fact that I waited 25 minutes in elbow to elbow standing room, and then ate what I ate is the disappointing part. The eggs tasted like nothing. I had to add salt to lighten up the flat and rubbery scrambled eggs. Nothing fluffy about these. In the words of Kramer "sweat shop eggs!" The pancakes were heavy and also had some "spring" to them. Pancakes should be a nice balance of cakeiness and fluff/airiness. These were just cakey and tough to swallow, just heavy. The bacon was good. It was very retro and charming, and the waitress was friendly. I wanted to sip my coffee (respectfully to others waiting for a table) for just another 5 minutes after she dropped the check. Not a big deal. The bus boys were standing a couple feet back from our table and watching for us to leave. I no longer wanted my coffee. Considering that we were in there eating for the same amount of time that we waited for a table, we were being pushed out immediately. If you can hit one of their early morning specials, go. If not, go when there is no one in line. Otherwise pass. That is, if there isn't an IHOP around you.
(3)
Jennifer Q.

Cute little place -my friends took me to breakfast here and it was your typical diner style place with a solid choice of American breakfast entrees. It was a little cramped / busy but that only shows it is a popular place! I enjoyed my food and the coffee. The waitress was very sweet and accommodating. It's near my friend's new place so I'm happy that we've found a breakfast spot to frequent when I hang out in her neck of the woods!
(3)
Matt G.

Man, nice little place! I went there on a Sunday morning, which is obviously a busy time. We got seated within 10 minutes. Within 2 minutes, we had a our drink orders in. When THOSE came back, our food orders were placed. Within 5 minutes, the food was on our table! I get it: none of us want to be rushed. But if you go to a DINER, I don't understand why you would want to be soaking up the atmosphere for an hour? If you want a one-of-a-kind brunch that takes two hours out of your morning, this isn't your place. It's a no-frills diner that has its operation down to a science: and gets you in, out, fed, and cured of your hangover in less than a half hour. In my book, that's a winner. PS: I suppose I should mention: The food was good!
(4)
Paul M.

Love this place, the Hungry Mans French Toast is the best deal. bacon is always crispy and the eggs are always just how i like it. Although the place is very tiny, i've never really had to wait more than ten mins during busy hrs. The Waitress staff is for the most part wonderful, some are nicer than other, but there are a few waitresses there that are just make you feel welcome,
(5)
Shana M.

Love this no frills, solid, down home, ugly decor, the waitresses all call you "hon" or "dear" or "sweetheart", cheap ass place. LOVE IT. Mom and Aunty in town, don't care for fancy cucumber water or 45 minute waits? Take 'em to Cozy Corner. Have a breakfast date with someone you don't know too well? Take hir to Cozy Corner, share the pecan waffle as an appetizer and call it romance. They cook the. most. perfect. over easy egg I've ever seen in my life. It's miraculous. And the decor is something to witness. Where else will you see a "painting" that includes ET, Marilyn Monroe and the Gremlins in one scene? (No, your grammar school teacher's basement is not an answer. Creepy.) Really, I don't need to post this review because anyone who's been there once, or even knows someone who's been there once, knows that this is Solid Gold Diner Heaven. But, it's for the Logan Square list, and hell, I am here at least twice a month. I can't snub a lover as consistent as Cozy Corner.
(5)
Eddy C.

This is the default place for me and my fiancee when we don't know where to go for brunch during the weekend. Good food, cheap prices, friendly/efficient service. Don't be scared off by the crowds waiting for a seat when you show up -- this place is ALWAYS busy on the weekends but the wait is NEVER that long. I think the longest we've ever waited for a table was about 20 minutes, which really is not that bad compared to what you'd encounter trying to get a table at the likes of some of the "fancier" brunch places in the city (I'm looking at you Orange and Toast). Personally, we like to sit at the counter because the food comes out hotter, the service seems faster and the banter between the matriarch owner and her customers tends to make for terrific early morning entertainment. In terms off food, the menu is big in that "Greek Diner" type of way. I've ordered everything from waffles to omelets to skillet dishes to sandwiches here and everything has always tasted great. They have a parking lot out front that is small and crowded so you're better off parking on the street (usually not too difficult to find a reasonably close spot on Milwaukee). I'm convinced Cozy would make an absolute killing (even more than what they probably already do) if they stayed open later (6 pm closing time on most days). But as they say, if it ain't broke, why fix it?
(5)
Chris C.

It's all about breakfast here. You could get a mediocre club sandwich anywhere, if you are at Cozy Corner, you might as well get a killer skillet or omelet or pancakes or something. If you go early in the morning enough you are OK but I'd say after 9:30-10:00 it's gonna be a madhouse with a long wait. They do pick up though, so you can always just snag it to go.
(5)
Alf O.

Best diner breakfast in the city. It get pretty crowded, so take out isn't a bad idea. The waitresses are all very nice, and hard working. If you're looking for a fancy yuppie brunch joint, this ain't it, but if you want a the best omelet and toast, you've come to the right place.
(4)
Ed R.

Man, this place gets super crowded on the weekends. Best to arrive no later than 10:45 or you'll be waiting for a booth for half an hour or be forced to sit at the counter with the typical diner riffraff. Went with the biscuits and gravy, side of eggs and hashbrowns. The sausage gravy had good flavor but lacked the big beefy bits of sausage I've been accustomed to devouring at other places. I prefer actual sausage gravy, not to be confused with an impostor known as sausage-flavored gravy. There is a difference people! The eggs were cooked perfectly though. Unfortunately, the hashbrowns were a huge disappointment. For being the staple dish of any self-respecting diner, Cozy should be ashamed for passing off that pile of bland, soggy browned hash as something akin to the delights that say, a Waffle house, would provide. Prices were what you would expect, most dishes run from $5-7, and the service was very friendly. I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu, but I can't in good faith rate this place higher given its shortcomings.
(3)
Rich Z.

Really good food. Courteous and fast service.
(5)
Kristin K.

I love Cozy Corner! I used to be a diehard fan of the Golden Nugget on Diversey but this place is cheaper and tastes BETTER! Mexican omelet, silver dollar pancakes, amazing. Hash browns good. Negatives: Kraft syrup and Sunny D orange juice. Still -- so excellent I love this place. If you order to go, they are very fast, and serve your food hot. They are very accommodating and have great customer service, and are just DELICIOUS! I approve. Eat breakfast here. Get it to go though because there is always a line out the door :)
(5)
Margaret T.

I have been here a few times after wild nights out with a friend who lives pretty much next door to this diner. This place always hits the spot. I am a fan of their fluffy pancakes, although they do have a delicious avacado chicken salad thing that my friend loves. I've sat at the bar and drooled over some of the other food coming off of the grill, so I don't think you could go wrong here. Also, the staff and manager are really nice. That's nice to see.
(5)
Ricoche T.

This is one of the best diners in the city. The selection is really good and the food is made to order and FRESH!!! Did I say how fresh everything was?!! I did not expect this place to have such great food. I have eaten breakfast and lunch here and have loved everything I ordered. My absolute favorite thing is the California Chicken Sandwich----THICK chicken breast, avocado, cheese----so good!! The staff is so cool, very friendly and I love it that they make you feel at home and have such a fun and joking attitude. The prices are so reasonable and there is a small parking lot (about 8 car lot in front of the place) so it is a really stress free experience. It can get crowded but they do turn the tables pretty fast and if you are only 2 people, you can sit at the counter.
(4)
Quetzalli C.

Delicious food, awesome waitstaff, great price, pretty cozy but it makes for a good time. There are definitely rush-hour periods but if you catch them in a lull its a great place to grab a booth and catch up with friends. They have all sorts of options for every meal and a vegetarian can always find a few options.
(4)
Melissa B.

After eating at YOLK the morning before, I knew this place would be a let down. The skillet I had was okay. But after seeing the waitress sneeze all over the pancakes served to the table next to my booth, I was definitely not going to eat their anymore. She sneezed on the pancakes literally - and still served them!!! So gross. What was worse is that the pancakes were fed to a child. Makes you definitely think twice about eating there.
(1)
mike t.

Cozy Corner is a great place. Fresh ingredients of the highest quality are immediately evident in all their preparations. I have been coming here for the better part of a decade, and the combination of great food, fair prices and friendly service keeps me coming back year after year. If you're in a hurry for a great meal from five o'clock in the morning 'til six in the evening (6AM-4PM on Sunday), this is the place. When I say "...in a hurry" mind you, I never feel rushed, but I'm never tapping my foot wondering where my server is, or where my food is. I always get good food at a good price, served by veteran staff members who know what they are doing. They are open 364 days a year and they've never missed a beat in my book. Give 'em a try. You won't be sorry.
(5)
Iza K.

My favorite diner for breakfast. The wait is long, the place is small and the food is some of the most delicious in the city. I don't live nearby, but the drive on Sunday is worth it.
(5)
Don H.

I remember when we first moved to the neighborhood and I started getting rides to the California Blue Line stop, I would see a queue of Exelon's white Prius' outside, obviously a regular breakfast joint for the many workers down the street. I can see why. After the remodel about a year ago, the new interior is a perfect update without losing it's charm. The breakfast is perfect for what it is. It's no brunch fancy. It's no 17-course idiocracy. It's just breakfast. And it's perfect for a Sunday morning or that odd midweek indulgence. The last time was there I had a standard breakfast with eggs, pancakes, sausages and hash browns. My fiancee had the veggie skillet. All were really good. On the weekends, be prepared for a wait. There's not a lot of room in there, either, so in the summer it'll be a nice wait outside. But in the winter, it's a hassle. It's cash only, but they have an ATM there.
(3)
Kolyan D.

Probably the best breakfast deal in Chicago, provided you show up before 9am on weekdays (as long as it's not a holiday). There are about eight selections on their "Early Bird special" list. Everything on the list is $3.49. These include the "Big Man" and the "House Special" which include eggs, a meat, hash browns and either pancakes or french toast. You can't beat it! As mentioned in other reviews, the place is not bad. It's clean, and the service is efficient. It's one of our favorite breakfast places when we're up early enough.
(4)
Amanda Y.

Since our move into the neighborhood, we've been to Cozy Corner a few times. This is your typical diner with pretty exceptional food. The service is great and our cup of coffee is never empty. It is also indeed cozy with crowded weekend traffic. The wait was never longer than 20 minutes if you are ok with sitting on the counter (counter or regular sitting, which ever comes first). Now, onto the food. My husband loves their fries, sandwiches, and skillets. I love their simple eggs, bacon, and french toast topped with fresh strawberries. I sometimes crave just the french toast with fresh strawberries. Good thing breakfast is served all day long. Friendly waitstaff and great pricing makes this place a must go-to especially on a hangover!
(4)
Jimmy F.

This is my favorite breakfast place in the city, wait staff is nice, food is cheap and awesome, and since i usually go alone, I always get a bar seat
(5)
Josh G.

Tons of 4 and 5 star reviews? This place is packed every morning and people come into town just to eat here. I'm not really sure why. It's average diner fare that isn't really all that convenient. (no where to sit ever) Average diner food is a dime a dozen in this town. I don't get why it's always so packed. But if there is a seat and I'm in the area I will eat, I just won't ever go out of my way.... and neither should any of these other people.
(3)
Andrew S.

This place will continue to blow you away time after time. Its amazing when you can find a diner that keeps its dishes so simple but the food is so amazing. The staff here is extremely friendly and kind. The women who works the counter is kindest person ever. I do believe that there is nothing bad on the menu, do be careful though one entree plate can stuff you to the brim. I highly recommend any of the omelets.
(4)
Tuya S.

10 AM, Saturday morning . . . -Wanna go to Cozy Corner? -Ugh, hate standing in line. -Last time it wasn't that bad, we waited only 30 minutes. -Let's try another place . . . ah well let's go to Cozy Corner. If you are going to Cozy Corner you need ample amount of time to get through the line, but the wait is worth. The hash browns are the best in town and the biscuits in gravy is deliiiiish!
(5)
Andy M.

CCD&PH has the potential to be a regular haunt for me. We were there ultra-early this morning, so we probably missed the majority of the Sunday morning traffic, though there were still folks who liked like they'd been up all night dining throughout (always a good sign). I got the chorizo and egg breakfast sandwich and hash browns (both tasty, especially the hash browns). Coffee service was superb, as was waitstaff in general. A fellow diner got the strawberry pancakes, which looked crazy-good (if you've got the breakfast sweet-tooth). The only things preventing this from being an immediate 5-star place (because it has potential in the future) were, crispy-to-the-point-of-petrified bacon (a fellow diner exclaimed, "You could go skiing on those things!") and super-chewy baguette (on the sandwich -- I felt like a rottweiler with a chew toy trying to bite off each piece). Easy fixes for next time!
(4)
Erin J.

I have been back and have experienced no more such problems. Every time since then has been perfectly fine, and just how it used to be, for which i am truly thankful. Also, I've been noticing the gradual aesthetic transformation of the previously kitschy/worn 80s look with a newer, more understated styling, and I think this weekend we may have seen the finished product, unless they're also planning to remodel the kitchen, which still looks the same as always, tin-foil and all. It really looks great, and I like the improved seating and the design. The food and service are as good as ever, and they have not (as of yet, anyway) jacked up any prices to compensate for the improvements to the design. So woo-hoo! Happy to be back and dining at my favorite diner! :)
(4)
michael s.

great diner. quality grub. not too greasy.
(3)
Eric B.

Cozy Corner is often part of my daily ablutions even before my normal daily ablutions begin. Cozy often IS the way my day rolls. 1. Three great waitresses: Maria, Olga, and Penny. Sure, they'll sass you now and again but you probably deserved it and you may sass right back. 2. I'm a connoisseur of Patty Melts and this is one of the best in the city. 3. It's an actual diner---yes, a rarity in Chicago. 4. Go for the value: get your dupa out of bed early and go for the early bird breakfast special. Otherwise, order one of the unbeatable lunch specials ($6.99 for sandwich, fries/soup, and drink), fill up on the bread or french fries, eat half the sandwich, and you still have a light meal leftover later in the day for less than $10.00 w/ tip. And puhlease--yes, there will be a line anytime after 10:00 AM on the weekends but where won't you find that? I've never waited more than 5 minutes or so. In fact they turn the tables over pretty quickly. This is not a eat and linger kind of joint. Cozy is, well, oh so cozy.
(5)
Megan L.

One of the best breakfast/diner like places around town! I had the corn beef hash omelette and it was delicious! Not to mention the hash-browns and pancakes. Everything was absolutely great! Parking was a little difficult in the small lot and we had to wait about 10 minutes but it was definitely worth it! Friendly services as well. Would definitely recommend for a great breakfast!
(5)
Don S.

Great food - nice sized portions and friendly service - Maria would always hook me up with a copy of that morning's paper and I wasn't even a 'regular' there . Service is fast & the place runs like a synchronized machine and it has to since it's super cramped for space, refills are never lacking. The arrachera & eggs is to die for - you get a huge piece o' meat and 2 eggs - truly orgasmic - I've turned a many vegetarians to the dark side with that meal (they cannot resist the carnal urges of grilled meat). The Mexican omelet is also nice and flavorful with some spicy chorizo and fresh salsa on the side. My GF would always get the 'Egg-White Delight' omelet and she loved it. I have never had a bad meal there ... As other reviewers have mentioned, the place gets CRAZY busy, especially when church gets out on Sunday or when the hipsters sleep off their PBR hangovers. Parking in their lot is cramped and looks like an accident waiting to happen - park on the street or take the Blue Line. Try and get there early or late for the best experience. FYI - this location is MUCH better than the newer one on Diversey. I've had the same meals there as at this one and I was VERY disappointed in the quality. Sure it has much more room and is fresher/newer ... but they lost something when opening this new location.
(5)
Jenna C.

Let me set the scene for you: It's Saturday/Sunday morning and you drank all of the booze in Logan Square last night. You need some good greasy diner food. Enter Cozy Corner. The problem: Every other person in Logan seems to have had the same thought. If you wait it out the food hits the spot perfectly. But I can't imagine eating here while not still drunk from the night before.
(3)
Timothy M.

One of my favorite restaurants in the entire City of Chicago. This place is a monument to greasy spoons and Americana! Simply the best. The Mexican breakfast options (skillet, omlette, etc.) are simply incredible. Even the basic eggs, bacon/ham/sausage, hashbrowns, and toast tastes delicious. Everything is hot off the grill, all served from Mama's loving hands. If you're like most people and you work during normal hours and days, you'll have to make it a point to get up early on Saturday or Sunday to beat the crowds this place attracts. It's well worth it, trust me.
(5)
janie c.

Go there! So what if there's a wait! Wouldn't you be concerned if there weren't otheres who wanted to eat there?!! The guy taking names was friendly, efficient. You knew that he was going to seat everyone as quickly as physically possible. Service was great and the prices were reasonable. It's diner food at its finest without the attitude. Diverse crowd is a plus! Cozy Corner - thank you for being you.
(5)
Ashley F.

Decent prices, decent food. We were seated quickly, and the food came out fast. Our waitress was very quick and helpful. The waffles came with real strawberries on top (none of that mushy frozen stuff), though the hashbrowns could have had a bit more cheese and the steak could have been seasoned more. They had a list of specials which was nice. Overall a pretty good experience for what it is.
(4)
Jamie J.

They're remodeling, which makes me feel conflicted. The previous decor of 50's movie and pop culture pieces was such a part of the place. Yes, it feels a bit more upscale with the redecoration, but it doesn't feel quite right. I hope they found good homes for all the memorabilia. The food is consistent as always. While obviously frozen and out of a box, I can seriously attack their french fries. And they make a tasty omelet. I don't seek this place out, but when I do come here I leave satisfied.
(3)
Jackie P.

I've eaten here 3 times and have yet to be disappointed. Why may you ask? Well because its pretty darrrrrrrnnnn cheap for good food :) Mind you I've only eaten breakfast here and I'm usually awry about eating big dinner meals in diners like this but I'm sure its bound to be good too :) Saturday mornings are BUUUUSY! though so make sure you got an extra 10 -15 minutes to spare to wait, unless you like sitting at the counter then 5 - 10 mins max.
(4)
Paul d.

There is a certain characteristic about Ma and Pa joints that just make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. I think we should make it mandatory for service staff to use terms of endearment at the end of each sentence. Who's with me? This place is as true to Ma and Pa as any place you'd find with great service down to waitresses named Penny. Coffee is always filled without asking (or in our case, extra country gravy) and waitstaff is consistently attentive. The food is a slight step above your local Golden Nugget, but with breakfast food as a whole, it's kinda hard to be that much better than your peers. You'd have to carve out a niche like Bongo Room or Lula's Cafe that offer gourmet takes on breakfast classics. However, standard no frills fare works at Cozy; it's just good home cooked meal with service that makes you feel at home. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that price can get up there. It's a neighborhood joint so I expect to pay ~$15 for two ppl (w/o drinks). Sometimes, the bill pushes $20. Add in the tip for undeniably good service and you're pushing $25. Tip: From M-F, they have $3.95 breakfast specials from 5-9am. The parking lot generally sucks. Park along the street or in the neighborhood.
(4)
Shayna N.

Best thing about this place? ... the prices. For reals: cheap, cheap diner breakfast. Yum! We were in on a busy sunday morning and still only waiting 10minutes for a seat at the counter. The eggs were done ok, I asked for them over-medium and they were a little undercooked. hashbrowns looked better than they tasted: crispy on the outside and kinda mushy in the middle. My boyfriend had a turkey, avocado and bacon sandwich with fries. All good, but nothing spectacular. All in all a great meal for a bargain.
(3)
Mike P.

Went in for breakfast after our first night in Logan Square. I don't think I've been to a diner with a warmer or more friendly staff. I was introduced to the owner and formally welcomed to the neighborhood. The service was great. My coffee always filled and hot. The hobo skillet was well-prepared and ready very quickly. The hostess sat down and went over the menu and specials with me and even gave me free soup to take back home to my wife. The soup is the pride of the house, apparently. They offer several specials daily. I'll definitely be back. EDIT: Also, I was greeted as "Papi" upon entering. Way to make me feel like Tony Montoya.
(4)
Jeremy J.

I use to live in the area and my g/f still does so I visit here frequently. I usually show up here after a night of drinking. Usually Saturday and Sunday and yeah the wait times are crazy, but what place isn't at 11AM on those days? Plus it's well worth the wait. I haven't ventured out much further than biscuits & gravy, eggs, hashbrowns and bacon. But I feel these are the best biscuits and gravy I've ever eaten and I've tried a ton of places in the city. Very delicious and cheap food to cure that hangover of yours!
(5)
Carolyn S.

Best breakfast anywhere! Try it's compatriot location in Hermosa if you don't like a bit of a wait on a weekend morning. Try the salsa! No matter what you get, try the salsa. It is the perfect blend of tomato, onion, and cilantro.
(5)
Beata S.

wow!great omelet,great toast,the potatoes were in the right state too!all was hot and tasty,my first time here but surely will be back!
(5)
James B.

This is a solid, quality diner. Always busy when I've been there (which is always a good sign of the standard they produce). The wait is never too bad even when they're busy and people are crowding out the door, and most importantly the food is always good. Lovely fresh orange juice too. People may moan about the service, but personally I've always found them nice, and honestly folks: its.. a... diner. I don't expect white shirted waiters and synchronized plate presentations; just a rocking production line of quality food. Cozy delivers.
(4)
Jill W.

I used to love this place, until they recently raised their prices. $8 for eggs and bacon? No thank you, I can go to many other diners for that price. Food is good, fast service, but now price is not worth the quality. This place took the "cheap" out of diner. No longer long time customer :(
(3)
Fariha N.

My boyfriend and I come here maybe once a week. It is usually busy until 1 but if you go b 1:30 it's pretty quick to get a table. The service is fast and the food is great! If you enjoy diner food, this is the place to be. Also, add some salsa to your breakfast eggs, you cant go wrong!!
(5)
Justin V.

Every woman who works here looks like she's been working here since 1943. As an avid supporter of the octogenarian set, this pleases me immensely. While the food leaves something to be desired (flavor? proper texture? heat?) and the ambience is ... minimal at best, the sense of being transported to a simpler time and place levels it out somewhat. The secret to excellent service (and this might only work if you're a young, arguably handsome male in some stage of roaring hangover) is as follows: Respond To The Waitress Using Her Own Lingo. "How are you doing this morning, sugar?" "It's midafternoon, darling, but thanks for asking." "Rough night, honey?" "I wish I could remember, cupcake." (insert old lady giggling and a cup of coffee that gets 'warmed up' every time the liquid level goes down a quarter inch.) "How do you want your eggs, sweetheart?" "Baby, you can bring them to me straight from the fridge for all I care. I'm starving." Etc. Sure, if there's enough interaction you might end up calling someone's grandmother "sugar tits" or "fuck puppet" but that coffee will be piping hot and limitless and your meal will show up in three and a half minutes, so it's probably worth it.
(3)
Max H.

We showed up at about 11:00 on a Saturday morning and this place was packed. We barely squeezed through the door to get our names on this list. The wait was only about 15 minutes. We had standard breakfast fare but the menu was huge. Everything was great. The waiter could tell I was thirsty and brought me three glasses of water. A little strange, but it works. Really some of the best breakfast food I've had in a long time.
(5)
Kara B.

Back again this Saturday at 2pm -- WAY WAY less crowded. We were seated almost immediately and we got a great booth this time :D The food was still AWESOME diner food served quickly. This time our service was a little more friendly which only makes the place better! When we went to pay my roommate and I got free REALLY GOOD lollipops. They were jolly rancher lollipops which I have never had before. One thing though -- this place is always SUBZERO! Make sure you bring a sweater for breakfast if you tend to get cold like I do.
(5)
Phil P.

Five Stars - It was a simple decision. The service is beyond excellent. Good old fashion service, great breakfast, and quick service. Where else can you go today and when you they seat you, they give you a newspaper? Not many places that I know of. And they call you Honey and Sweetie? Its just the ultimate "make you feel good" place. If your in the Logan Square area, its a must try!
(5)
Erika h.

I have been to Cozy Corner many times and generally had good experiences but today our waitress and the hostess had it out for us. Here are the important points to remember - They won't give you separate checks or split checks, even if you ask nice and promise to tip big. -After spending 56 dollars on a meal you are not allowed to finish your coffee so they can turn the table faster. Honestly I've had many good experiences they have become very anti customer as of late.
(2)
Heather K.

The service is good, kind of communal; anyone will help you. The food is pretty standard diner-fare, nothing to write home about, but not bad at all. Portions aren't small, but not huge either (like a lot of diners). There's a lot of interesting kitch on the walls, 1950's style. I like that the guys working wear old school paper diner wedge caps. They take plastic. It's packed on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Breakfast will run you around $5 on weekday mornings, plus tax and tip. 3 = A-OK...not memorable, but pretty solid. It's literally RIGHTNEXT to the California Blueline stop.
(3)
Jim Z.

Is it a Chicago thing or are the plates really huge? Holy shit, I'd be fat in the midwest too.
(4)
Adam A.

I've eaten breakfast here a few times, and it's always a great start to the day. Even better is hitting up the breakfast specials on weekday mornings. The hash browns are delicious (I order them crispy) and the french toast in EPIC in nature. Most definitely the best french toast I've ever had. My wife isn't big on breakfast, so she gets the hamburger and is a big fan. I've also tried the hash and that was very filling and quite possibly the unhealthiest meal I've ever eaten. It's right down the street and is always a consistent winner, assuming you can get a seat.
(4)
Bill C.

I went to this place twice this week for breakfast after my in-laws told me about the $4 breakfast specials before 9AM. In these tough economic times (I hate that statement), this is a great deal! The food is tasty, the wait staff is very friendly, and the newly rennovated interior is awesome! Keep up the great work Cozy Corner...
(5)
Justin B.

The food is outstanding and the staff are exceptionally friendly. I have never had a bad meal at this place. If you are in the neighborhood you can't miss this place for breakfast.
(4)
DUG H.

Decent food, decent price and no frills service, this place is what hangover food is all about. Close to home this establishment is one of my favorite breakfasts after a night of a little to much drinking. Nothing makes it stand out food wise and the atmosphere is bland but who cares, you got a hangover to feed. The only thing keeping this form a true 5-star breakfast dive is that you really have to avoid the 'rush' times on weekends and around lunch time unless you want to wait for several lifetimes to get a seat.
(4)
Elena A.

I came here early Sunday morning for breakfast with a friend. It's a small place, but luckily we didn't end up waiting too long for a table. Service was brisk and quick, but I was never a fan of over-helpful servers. I ended up getting the pecan waffle, which was delicious. My friend ended up getting a skilet which she says was amazing. It was great for a quick get-together meal and decently priced as well. I would probably go back. If you drive, there is a small lot in front and a larger lot behind the storefront as well.
(3)
Todd R.

Cozy Corner is the best place to cure your hangover on a Sunday morning. It's always packed as hell but they get people in and out quickly. Not that they force you out or anything, they just take your order quickly and serve you your food quickly, and unless you're an inconsiderate jerk, you pay your bill and leave so that someone else can take your seat. My favorite thing has to be the breakfast sandwiches. A big plate full of hash browns with a lot of egg, cheese, and bacon on French bread. Top notch. I branch out sometimes and try new things and haven't been all that disappointed to my memory. The fiesta skillet is bad ass too. The people that run the place seem like they really know what they're doing--the kind of people who know what kind of question you're going to ask before you ask it. That probably helps them keep things running so smoothly when there are so many people running around and waiting to eat. Highly recommended to all! Preferably on days when I'm not there, so I can get a seat more quickly.
(5)
Erika O.

They serve simple but good food here. If you want Duckling A L'Orange, go somewhere else. I don't care about consistencies or looks. If it tastes good and has the potential to make me fat, I'm happy. I like the breakfast stuff the most. The burgers and spaghetti aren't all that, but it's understandable and frankly I don't think that diminishes my loyalty to this place. If your cat died, you lost your job, or your wife is cheating with your sister, buy the banana pecan pancakes. Afterward you probably won't care.
(5)
Mercedes S.

I know I have previously posted on this establishment but I went today and the service was just superb. As good as it gets....food was delicious and the staff was fast and friendly. I keep talking about it to all I know. Hope you enjoy the place as much as I do. If you have left over don't waste them and feed the poor in the street. I always take my left over to this one man that sits at the back of the dinner. I don't know his story but it's sad and I just can't help but no to feed him.
(5)
Tyler P.

If you're looking for a cute diner atmosphere, this is it!! The service is warm and friendly, not to mention quick paced and efficient! Menu is off the hook with items like "Cheesecake stuffed French toast!" Used to go frequently for morning breakfast and easy for people to meet as the California blue line is right next to it.
(5)
Liz S.

Hungover from a night of drinking? Pull up your pants, put on a shirt and head to Cozy Corner for some grease. This is one of those older breakfast joint where you can see the guys behind the counter making your food....definitely makes me feel better knowing that the cook can't spit in your food without *someone* noticing. Also, the waitresses that work here are super cute. They call you doll and dear and it's just one of those places where they remember all their regulars. Oh, and another plus is that if you're here at 10am and want a burger they wont laugh at you.
(4)
Angela T.

As I was leaving, the gal at the counter, Nery, said she was thinking of getting t-shirts made that say, "I survived Sunday morning at the Cozy Corner." Yes, it was insanity but the staff and cooks keep pace and put out a decent meal at a super reasonable price. I told her everything was great and she said she was happy if people left feeling they got the same kind of breakfast they would have made for themselves at home. If this is their mission, they have succeeded. The stuff isn't spectacularly complex, just simply prepared homestyle food done quickly and within your budget. I am glad to have this little gem on my corner.
(4)
Sara S.

Love this place! The joint came recommended to me by two fellow townies of LS and it did not disappoint. The joint runs like a well-oiled machine and the waitstaff is happy to help, not burnt-out and grouchy from the constant turning of tables like those in NYC. It is also fun to watch the meticulous and swift cooks flip eggs and move tickets like no body's business! I had an omelet and home fries. It came with a side of salivaceous salsa. My friend had the hungry man french toast. I had a bite of his French toast that was the best diner, no fuss French toast ever! Even the toast was incredible, thick and perfectly toasted. I was there three day a ago and am still having thoughts of the seemingly simple omelet breakfast. It is busy and now I know eggsactly why, so get there early.
(5)
Brett W.

I've only been to this place twice so far and I already live in utter fear that the obnoxious host of the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" is going to somehow discover it and thus ruin it for everyone. It would go something like this: Spiky Haired Food Network Dude (SHFND): So what kind of stuff sells the best here man? What do you cook up that just drives all those cats out there wild?! Hispanic Chef: Well, most people like all the normal stuff. SHFND: You guys have got like, things with peppers and tomatoes and other wild ingredients dude! Is that like, you know, you adding your own personal flare to the typical diner menu, dude?! Hispanic Chef: ... ... ... Then they let him cook something, because on every show they HAVE to let him cook something. So they tell him how to do it the way they've been doing it for like, umpteen million years, and he of course doesn't do it that way so he screws it up, and then off camera the Hispanic chef is cursing in his native language about this dumbass gringo that looks like that dude Goku from Dragonball Z swallowed a whole goat while he fixes whatever said fat Goku dude fucked up. Then we're back from a commercial break, and the dude is walking around the place, making all the patrons noticeably uncomfortable. Some old Polish couple is obviously just trying to enjoy their eggs and coffee, and this guy's asking them if their breakfast makes them want to show everyone their "O" face. Then he samples the food on camera, which they also HAVE to let him do, and his reaction is a string of Swingers references that undoubtedly leave the owner speechless. SHFND: Dude, you don't know it man, but this California omelette, dude it is sooooo money! Ohmygoddude do you even know what you're frickin' doin' here?! So money! Owner: ... ... ... So yeah, Spiky Haired Food Network Dude, stay the hell away.
(5)
Jessi L.

I don't have anything against a fancy brunch but all I wanted this morning was diner French Toast, crispy bacon and eggs over easy. This place was perfect. Staff were polite (even kind!) and completely efficient. I loved sitting at the bar because their line guys are fantastic to watch. Breakfast was delicious and $18 for two people. Extra star because the waitress called me Honey when she refilled my coffee.
(5)
Shannon D.

Cozy Corner...I love you. You are always friendly, quick, affordable and delicious. I'm sad that you have limited hours, but it's okay...I know you need your rest. I love you, I hope we are together forever. Your roasted turkey sandwich...your broccoli soup. mmmmm
(5)
Amanda P.

Pretty much a normal family style restaurant except the bright point was the stuffed french toast it was OMG good!
(4)
Rochelle G.

Yes it can be crazy crowded on the weekends but the yummy breakfast burrito and that homemade salsa makes it all worth while. I've been going to Cozy for a couple of years now...too much I guess as Penny the waitress loves to give me flack. Hopefully you dont have a nearby table cause if I ask her for more coffee she tell me no. Of course she's kidding. She certainly makes the place that much better. Soups are fab too. And that monte cristo,,,yum
(4)
Sarah-jayne M.

Everything in the other reviews about this place is true. It is a very small place so a wait is to be expected, especially on a weekend around brunch time. However, our wait was only about 15 minutes. The service was fast and concise. The coffee just kept on coming. The food is typical diner fair, no fancy arugula or Gruyere LOL Exactly what you need when you're hungry / hungover. My veggie skillet was very good, made with real fresh veggies, pancakes were good, coffee OK. Prices were reasonable. Since this is a small space there isn't really a lot time to sit around and gab as they are trying to get people in and out as quickly as possible. I understand this though so was not offended when our waitress asked if we were "ready". I'll definitely go back. Parking is a challenge in the lot but doable.
(4)
Christopher T.

Like a very good friend of mine who frequents this place said "cozy corner is where dreams are made" upon devouring his mashed potatoes and gravy with an egg sandwich for breakfast. The fresh squeezed orange juice is great as well as the somewhat scary, but tasty french toast cheesecake. The staff here are as good as it gets. I must say waiting in the front can be hell like with as hectic as it gets on the weekend mornings. Though it helps with hangover recovery.
(5)
Sabrina R.

I've been going to this diner now for about five years, as I've lived less than four blocks away from it for about that long. I loved going there early in the morning when it wasn't crowded, when it was crowded on weekend mornings, didn't matter. Service was decent, decor was fun (until they remodeled), Maria was lovely. Just a good staple. I don't write many yelp reviews. I'm writing this one because I have to say that I think the prices are getting a little ridiculous. Yesterday I went in with some friends with the intention of getting something small and cheap and paid $3.59 for a bagel and cream cheese. $1 for one of those Philadelphia cream cheese cups. And most times, when I order a normal breakfast (omelet or something) and a cup of coffee, I end up paying $10-$12 with tax and tip. The food is alright but it's not worth that much. I feel like I always go there thinking that it would be the cheapest breakfast in the neighborhood. It's not. So, farewell Cozy Corner. I'll be going to Don Chema's from now on for breakfast out.
(2)
Alex K.

I go here quite often, live nearby. The food is regular diner food, but the execution is usually basically perfect. Ex: ordered eggs over medium (tricky to get right, if you have ever tried.) They come out with perfect medium yolks. Not over-easy, not over-hard. That's skill right there. The staff is also generally very nice. Downside: usually crowded, and usually VERY crowded at normal breakfast/brunch times.
(5)
Cletus O.

Had the 2 pork chop breakfast plate(also included 2 eggs, hash browns, & toast). Food was delicious!
(5)
Jean C.

I came here on a Sunday with my husband for breakfast and it was packed. We had to wait for about 20 minutes. We came here on a recommendation from a friend. It's such a cute place. The food is good, plentiful and fast. This isn't a place where you sit around drinking coffee and chatting. You get in, eat and then you're out. There aren't a lot of tables so they need to keep the diners moving. The dinner menu looked decent and cheap. We may be back for that but for now, breakfast all the way.
(4)
Angelique R.

Figured we'd go eat at Cozy Corner on a Monday, thinking it would be less busy, but they were still pretty slammed. We were seated immediately, so I'm wondering if others were just waiting for takeout. The front of house service was a little short with us as they pointed for us to go around, but the waitress made up for it with her friendly smile and patience. We split the Greek Omelet and Biscuits and Gravy, both were quite the yum. The coffee came quick, and kept on coming. I had quite the caffeine rush when we left. The prices were very fair. It's hard to find items on a menu for less than $6.00 bucks these days. I do wish they had more vegetarian friendly lunch options. But its pretty typical at a diner to order grilled cheese and hope for a veggie option for soup. Today was chicken noodle and beef vegetable. (dang) There is a small lot, but they pay for your metered parking I guess (says the sign on the door). That's pretty awesome. We'd be back if we were in the neighborhood.
(3)
Bridget M.

It is always so rewarding to find a genuine ma and pa. So many places try hard, but fall short. Cozy is just that and more. Their staff is always warm and friendly - expect to be called honey and sweetheart. Penny seems to always be there whenever we go. Their early bird breakfast deal is a steal literally; $3.95? Who can resist? The food is always good - I've sampled a couple of omelettes and their biscuit and gravy breakfasts. The hashbrowns are nice and crisp and I have a thorough appreciation for their country gravy - almost as good as Merry Ann's in Champaign! In fact, on our last visit, we ordered the biscuits and gravy... eggs... sausage... and hashbrowns. All in attempts to recreate the stack. Pretty close to successful too. Penny even came by to give us extra gravy. Mmmmm gravy. Their staff is extremely attentive and even when they're busy they check on you to make sure all is good in the land of breakfast foods. They're very popular here on Milwaukee and California, so make sure to give yourself enough time for a short wait and keep your eyes peeled for parking - that parking lot can get a little creative.
(5)
Amanda G.

I have lived only a few blocks away from Cozy Corner for years now, but their somewhat limited hours kept me from trying the joint. They close at 6 p.m. during the week, which was often earlier than I was getting home from work. And I am just not the type to go for food over sleep on the weekends. (I don't even know what their weekend hours are. I'm a vampire on Saturday and Sunday.) But, finally, unemployment happened and I could visit Cozy Corner! My mother and I went here for a late lunch one day and we were both really, really impressed. I love diners but I usually find that the hash browns I receive do not meet the excitement I'd built up while dreaming of the hash browns. Where have the hash browns of my dreams been hiding? At Cozy Corner. My mom and I got a skillet and an order of French toast and split them. I'm not a huge French toast fan, honestly it's usually rather blah. This stuff was really good, though. And the skillet was great -- finally, excellent hash browns. We also ordered a side of ham, which was advertised as "world famous." After tasting it, we both agreed that we could buy that "world famous" claim. The coffee was pretty weak, but I have never had good coffee at a diner. My mother has been talking about "The Cozy Cup" for weeks now (that is what she calls it). I'm hoping to make it back before employment strikes again.
(5)
erika s.

the food here for a diner is really good. the only thing i have against it is the fact that on weekends it's super crowded. my old landlord runs the place which is pretty funny--hi peter! my favorite thing is the lady that takes names and rings you out--she's super sweet and very sharp. the omelettes are tasty. would really love to try their soup sometime or do breakfast early during the week ($3.99 before 9 am). unfortunately, i haven't been able to haul my ass out of bed that early yet. maybe some day. until then i'll live vicariously through the rotating smells of sausage and bacon on the walk to the train.
(4)
Katrina S.

Oh Cozy.. You are like two advil and lots of water after a night of too much fun. I appreciate that every time I call w/ my order you know who I am and say, "is this Kat? Ok Mommie, see you in a few minutes!" They aren't psychic - just good, I've been ordering the same thing, at around the same time about a couple of times a month for years. I can't wax fantastic about the food because like I said - I always get the same thing and it's always good; a cheddar and green pepper omelette, hash browns and Greek Toast (w/ sesame seeds), large coffee w/ cream & sugar. They do have an extensive menu - I'm just stuck on my "cure". Maybe someday... It's always carry out for me and when I go in to retrieve the place is always PACKED. (Another sign of good food). But they recognize me and take care of me right away (even w/ my giant Jackie O's on). You guys give me the warm and fuzzies - so thanks Cozy! Super friendly and fast! This is an affordable, not at all fancy, straight up, comfortable, neighborhood diner that cures my day after woes every time! I heart Cozy!
(5)
Sarah W.

I love the breakfast special at this diner! The atmosphere is great and the servers are awesome. They know my husband's order before he sits down. The service is quick, so even if you have to wait (and sometimes you will), it usually doesn't take that long. The prices have gone up a little since I first started going here, but the food is still delicious and worth every penny.
(5)
Candice R.

I've been living in West Town since June now, and there's one, well, two, big gaping holes here. The first is a lack of dry cleaners. I miss the one that was two doors down from my last place. Ah, off the point ,sorry. The second, huge, thing: a complete lack of quality diners. Now, I know there's sunshine cafe, honey and milk, and janiks. Those places are all good, but I'm talking about a real, honest, clean tasty diner. Simple food served up in a simple locale. None of the trendy decor and kitschy-ness that most places around here have. Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake house totally fills the diner hole. I had a skillet and the boy had the (ha!) hungry man breakfast. Our food was good, servers friendly and decor scant. We sat in a booth and our bill was no more than $20. That's what I call breakfast. Now, if only I could open up a diner somewhere around the intersection of Division and Milwaukee.
(4)
Theresa K.

I used to live 2 blocks away from Cozy Corner and would go for breakfast once in awhile. This place reminds me of a ma and pa diner you would stopped in on a road trip. Very friendly staff, always busy, fast service and great breakfast "breakfast" food. This is a great place to check out if you just want a no thrills breakfast with good company at an affordable price!
(4)
Jason A.

This place has all I ask for in an American breakfast. When I've spent a bit of time overseas, the only thing I start to miss about home is an American breakfast, and this place does it right, at a good price. 90% of the staff are excellent and I'm not going to out the one who isn't, since I am very easily recognizable and go there all the time, and besides, it's not anything worth spending much time talking about. The wait can be a bit during peak hours, but the staff are like machines and keep things moving. I eat breakfast here almost every weekend, and even if I didn't live right down the street, I'd still go out of my way for it almost just as often. Storytime: I ate here yesterday and forgot a book there. I didn't realize it until the following morning, so I walked over to see if it was still there or not. This book is old and out of print, so I was feeling pretty stupid for being careless with it. I walk in the door, and the first thing I see is my book sitting right next to the cash register while he is ringing up someone else. My eyes widened and I said, "there it is!", and while doing 2 other things at once, he still managed to look at me and say, (paraphrasing) "yeah, I saw you coming in the window, there it is jason." THAT's how it's done, folks.
(5)
Ryan S.

Cozy is my favorite breakfast spot in the area. It's cheap, fast, and welcoming. It gets pretty busy but turn around is fast so you never have to wait too long. I have no complaints for Cozy. Yeah, the bacon sucks sometimes and the bread has no flavor but what do you expect? As far as cheap diners go, this one is above par.
(5)
Jocelyn P.

Yeah, this place is good. Nice little diner for all your 3P.M. Saturday breakfast needs! Their french fries are amazing! French toast is nice-- not overly sugary or anything. I enjoy the Marilyn Monroe pictures on the wall here, too: not necessarily the ones you've seen a thousand times, but definitely some of the sexier shots.
(4)
Eleni M.

I love the food here, and the staff is really sweet. The downside is that it can get very, very busy, and when that happens, there's really nowhere to stand. When it's busy the wait isn't too bad (10 minutes for 2 people) but it can get a little annoying. Contrary to some other reviews, I don't think anything was really overpriced (though I have to say I've only ordered breakfast items). It's a nice little diner but I recommend avoiding going in the mornings.
(4)
Jeanne C.

I love Cozy Corner. I've been going there for a few years and have an elderly friend that's been going there since it opened in the 70's. The wait staff and owner know her and come over for small talk when we stop in. We always feel welcome. The chocolate chip pancakes are wonderful. The feta, tomato, and spinach omelet (I prefer with egg whites) is fantastic. The right amount of toppings to egg ratio. The hash browns are great when well done. The coffee is hot and decent and plentiful, which works for me.
(4)
Andrea H.

I have never once been slightly disappointed with the Cozy Corner (diner! and! pancake house!). I seem to go here for breakfast at least once a week, sometimes more, and it has always been very good. Sure, I could go to a more upscale "brunch" restaurant, and get hand-cut oven hash browns. But, here's the thing, that's not what I usually like with my breakfast. I like the shredded, fried on an ancient, efficient flat top, slightly greasy, perhaps frozen potatoes that are the standard at the Cozy Corner. My favorite breakfast (aside from endless good coffee and the sweet people who work there) always includes a pecan waffle. I learned to love the pecan waffle at the Waffle House near Antioch, and the real key to it, I've found, is to accompany all that sweetness with one, better two, savory side dishes. Even better is to get the bacon and top the pecan waffle with the bacon, hash browns on the side. I suppose my point here is that the pecan waffles at the Cozy Corner are the best I have had anywhere. Prices, of course, are stellar, too. And the service is great. Here, have some breakfast. They also have lunch and dinner foods, too, mais oui.
(5)
Poupee C.

Always a pleasure to stop in here while in town. This time around we had the strawberry french toast and the fiesta skillet...its worth the wait...because their service is good and fast!
(5)
Raq C.

So good! Best pancakes I've had in a while! Fast service and a cozy ca-ween to greet and meet you (except on Mondays...)
(5)
Jerry B.

Very friendly, good food. Hostess even remembered my wife's name from wait list, when we paid her. We were a little out of place (suburbanites), but so what.
(4)
Brenna O.

It took us a month since moving to Chicago to finally try Cozy Corner just down the street from us, and I am so happy that we finally made it through that door! We were totally starving at 2 o'clock on a Saturday, and even though it was pretty packed, we were able to get to a table quickly and place our orders with the friendly mama of the house. I got banana and chocolate chip pancakes, and they were so good. The chocolate had crusted on the outside and the bananas were molten in the middle (ow. my tongue.) and it all melted together to make the perfect combination. The turkey bacon was crispy and yummy, too! Apparently this is THE place to be for your diner food as it was full of other scruffy twentysomethings (and possible Yelpers!) so it was easy to feel right at home. We left completely satisfied and confident in the knowledge that if we need a quick breakfast pick-me-up that we can count on Cozy Corner at any time of the day.
(4)
R J.

All of the reviews about this place crack me up so much. First of all there is literally NOTHING special about this place at all. It is an average diner with average prices, and average service. To make matters even worse, they rush you out the door as soon as soon as you are done eating your average meal, which is just insulting. At a REAL diner patrons are encouraged to linger after their meal, finish their coffee, and chat with friends. Not here though. As soon as you walk in there is a sign reminding you to leave after you finish your meal (are you f-ing serious?!). In addition, there are employees that come up to your table as soon as you take your last bite (not exaggerating) and literally tell you to leave. Is this the type of "family atmosphere" that the reviews of this place speak of? I think not. After meeting a co-worker at this place and experiencing all of its ridiculousness, I stopped to wonder why it was so crowded. I mean our coffee was burnt, our waitress was border-line retarded, our ommelettes were over-cooked, and our hash browns were burnt. Why would so many people frequent such an average establishment that is blatantly disrespectful to its customers? Well the answer is simple: People just go to places because they think it's cool to do so. In this case people think cozy corner is cool because it's "divey" or "local" or "family-runned" or whatever you want to call it. Bottom line is that if this restaurant wasn't located on one of the trendiest corners on the north side, it would have failed years ago. However they are kept in business because all of the single-gear hipster trend-bots that buy into its schtick. Meanwhile they thank their loyal customer base how? By throwing them out on the street as soon humanly possible. What a great place! Average food, and rude service: Lets go here for breakfast! blech. With a plethora of great diners in this city, there is absolutely no reason to frequent this place. If you want the same food for a cheaper price with better service and a staff that will respect you go to the golden nugget for god's sake. So if you are a regular person that enjoys good food, good service, and a friendly atmosphere DO NOT go here. But if you are a trendy hipster douche who could care less about quality and would rather eat at a place just to feel kitchy and sweet than by all means head over to the cozy corner for some mediocre food, a horrendously obnoxious staff, and a general lack of decency.
(1)
Sarah E.

Cozy Corner Diner will surprise you. I usually don't go to diners since they are usually dirty and full of seedy people but this place was the complete opposite. The diner was immaculate and the staff very friendly. Even though every table was occupied, the owner worked fast to turn over the tables to limit the weight time. The grapefruit juice I ordered was a bit below par but the food was fantastic! The eggs were perfectly scrambled and the french toast was fluffy and light. The waitress was very polite and the prices were so affordable. I will definitely go back again.
(4)
Helen N.

Just simply fantastic!!! My first time at Cozy and I will be back - a big parking lot and some street parking. I was here Saturday morning to meet an old friend I haven't seen for seven years. I was a bit early... I was pleasantly greeted by Maria (affectionately known as "mama") and got on the waiting list. After about five minutes or so, mama saw me waiting and told me to sit at the counter to wait and she'll get me something to drink - so sweet. The moment I sat down, there was a glass of water in front of me - what service! My friend arrived and we were seated immediately. The meal was good - my Denver omelet was just okay but the service is impeccable. My coffee was always full - a major plus. We were at our table forever just chatting away... Mama came over and invited us to her section on the counter so her waitress can serve other customers (very understandable since it was so busy and we were done with our food). We sat at the counter for another thirty minutes and I know she could of sat people there as well. So, as we were leaving - with at least five customers crowding around mama - I yelled out "Bye Mama" and she made sure to make eye contact as she affectionately said "Happy New Year Helen! "
(5)
Sharlene K.

Not the most exciting dinner, but damn them for being so sweet and cheap! It's your standard diner fare with burgers and fries, but really, they're big thing is breakfast. They're only open till the wee hours of the afternoon. However, they are open at the crack of dawn or the closing of bars; however you usually approach 4 or 5 AM. If you suddenly find yourself stumbling out of the Whirlaway or some really smashed up art-kid Logan Square party, remember: $2.99 breakfast at 4 am. IHop, eat your heart out, because you are not the only provider of an excellent $2.99 breakfast. I'm going to spell it out, because you can't all-caps numbers: TWO.NINETY-NINE breakfast. Some of the best/cheap french toast with oodles of strawberries on top. They have some of the best scrambled eggs too. They are so buttery and fluffy. It's nothing fancy with organic jubijub berries or roasted tellicherry peppers, but it's straight up, quality, road-side diner, breakfast. And like all great breakfast joints in Chicago, expect a wait (20-30 min) on a Saturday or Sunday morning. PS. No matter the crowd or time, the staff is always super sweet. The big mama at the counter who owns the joint will always thank-you and call you pet names like honey or darling and genuinely mean it. The waitstaff will apologize for delays and service you with smiles. Useful side note: This is the cheapest decent skirt steak you can get in Chicago. The skirt steak (AKA carne asada) is butcher fresh and cooked well for $5.99.
(4)
Jack J.

It's crazy busy here but for a good reason. The food is really good and really cheap!
(4)
Samantha G.

This place is very dear to me. My grandparents introduced me to this place when I was a kid and I've loved it ever since. I don't get why some people expect to be treated like royalty when they walk into places. It's obvious it's busy, there are always people waiting there before and after you. Why? Because the food is good. If you want a place to eat and chat, you can do that here. But if you want to recite your whole life story after you finish eating, then no; this is not the place for that. Anyone who has worked anywhere should be able to understand that when you have a high volume of people, you need to speed things up a bit. And they do this by asking you if they can take your plate away, etc. If they were rude, then there must be a reason. I've seem plenty of rude people complain about the service as they eat. The food is great, the prices are fair, the people that work here are nice and always ask how we're doing. My only complaint is that they redecorated; I miss the Beatles and Elvis pictures.
(5)
Brooks G.

Location -- right near the brown line -- easy to get to. Food -- lots of it and really tasty -- we had the Mexican omlette and the Mexican skillet -- held us for the day. Great service, good price for the amount you get. Put this one on your short list!
(4)
Kathleen A.

For years, I lived within walking distance of this fine place. I knew most of the waitstaff and Mama would always greet me with a hug and a kiss and give me some kind of candy when I left. I've tried nearly everything on the menu, and have never been dissappointed. I normally order the hungry man breakfast which are the pancakes, bacon, and eggs. If I'm really hungover I'll ask for a side of hashies (but please overcook them). Chicken soup is wonderful. I will admit, I would come here just to see Mama, she always puts me in a great mood. If you are hungover and looking for a cure, come here. If you want good breakfast, come here. If you are missing your grandma, come visit Mama. She'll make you feel much better.
(5)
Iris F.

Great place to go at a reasonable price and lots of choice as well. I dined on Monday and waited a few minutes for a table to become available. french toast was yummy, veggie omelette looked good as well. Service was great too
(5)
Robin W.

It's a diner. I was expecting something more spectular due to all the 4 and 5 star reviews. It's a bit overrated. The food is good-ish. Nothing inventive; just the basics (very basic actually). It's tiny too so you have to wait forever! It's pretty cheap... ummmm... but so is Johnny's. Next time I'm going down the street to the other diner in Logan Square for diner food. There are so many GREAT brunch spots in Chicago. Unless you really just want cheap and greasy food (with a long wait), I would go elsewhere.
(3)
Benjamin B.

I have been going to Cozy Corner for about 7 years now and not much has changed here. This is by far the best greasy spoon breakfast diner in the whole of Chicagoland. The only place that comes even close is The Golden Apple. Cozy Corner's pancakes are some of the best that I have had, period. The food is the most consistent that I have ever had... the food always tastes the same... and that is a good thing seeing as the food is so good to begin with. The day after a long night of drinking, this place is the perfect hangover cure. Nothing better than sitting down with a couple of hungover friends, sipping on a cup of coffee, scarfing down pancakes and eggs... and just chatting about life. The only problem that I have with it is that it can get very crowded indeed. Do I smell the need for an expansion? I still haven't mentioned the best part... Nery, dear, dear Nery.... such a wonderful, motherly and kind woman... I just love walking in there and having her there to greet me, give me a hug and ask how I've been. Furthermore, the rest of the staff are always great as well... they're always helpful, kind and attentive. I feel at home at Cozy Corner and hope that never changes.
(5)
Kathryn G.

By far my favorite diner in the city. Food is always good. Classic diner food but not too greasy, mushy or bland. It is usually busy but I find the staff to be friendly as long as you are too. Sitting at the counter is fun to see the cooks work it for your breakfast. They are fast and quite the multi-taskers.
(5)
Sheri N.

this is a real american diner. the women call everyone hun, sweetie, darling, and any other pet name that you can imagine. they also know all the regulars. the food is tasty, and quite cheap. my mexican breakfast burrito was a mere $5.50, and pretty huge -- i only had half. grab a booth for the pure diner experience!
(5)
Annie S.

I love this breakfast joint!! This is my favorite place in the city!!! This place is your typical diner. This does not compare to other diners, like Clarke's, Melrose, etc. Bottom line: fast service, awesome food, great staff. I love the breakfast here. I always get eggs, sausage, hashrbrowns and toast. There is something about the hashbrowns that is so good.... maybe the extra butter?! Who knows and who cares!!! Ok my mouth is watering now ; ) The prices are super reasonable... like $7 bucks for a good meal. The portions are HUGE and can last at least 2-3 meals. You can order lunch options but I have never tried them. This place is busy but the wait isn't too long. Hours: 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
(5)
Bridget C.

I LOVE Cozy Corner! We have a kid and always get there early, so never a wait...The hostess is a total peach and the food is always good. It is diner food, but has a fresh quality to it...fresh mushrooms in the veggie omelettes, great well done hash browns, all that good stuff. And, its pretty cheap!
(5)
David K.

Great food, great service, great specials, great atmosphere. I eat here at the counter all the time. If you want a booth don't arrive there starving cos you will have to wait 30 mins on the weekend.
(4)
Steve M.

After moving away from my favorite diner (on irving pk) I have been searching for my new greasy spoon. Look no further than Cozy Corner. The place was packed at 10:30 on a Sunday morning but the wait was less than 20 minutes. The gypsy skillet hit all the right spots, but the side order of pancakes we ordered were the stars. The pancakes are really really tasty and the secret must be in the grill that hopefully has not been replaced in the 35 years it has been open. I do like a well seasoned grill. The girlfriend had the combination (garbage omelet on Irving) omelet which was also pretty good. The prices are higher than I would expect for a diner, but I most definitely will be back.
(5)
Tiff B.

Can't believe I never did a review of Cozy Corner. It's not gourmet food, but it's good, solid greasy spoon diner food. Great pancakes and eggs and cheap! Same stuff you'd get in the fancier brunch spots without all the pretention and hype. The services is always quick and friendly. But don't bother trying to order anything remotely healthy, it doesn't exist here. There can be a wait for breakfast on the weekends but it's never more than 15 minutes from what I've seen. The parking situation kind of sucks too, but it's right by the train, so that helps somewhat.
(5)
- chicagobiker -.

I'm thankful there's a diner in Logan Square that doesn't feel the need to be fancy or pricey. Cozy Corner is standard but reliable diner fare with really sweet staff. You will not go wrong ordering one of their breakfast skillets, such as the Gypsy (ham, onions, mushrooms and cheddar mixed with hashbrowns with eggs on top), and the Belgian waffle is nice too. I've never had an empty coffee cup or a bad meal here. There is ALWAYS a wait on weekend mornings, but even though it looks nightmarish, it usually goes pretty quickly (10-15 minutes tops).
(4)
Ben U.

Bomb food. Cheap prices. Good wait staff.
(5)
Mike S.

As much as I can appreciate a place like this, I have to say it really just wasn't for me. I was really happy with how friendly the service was; the greeting upon entering, the wait staff, hell, even the bussers were friendly. Unfortunately, the food was pretty much blah. Nothing really bad about it, but nothing that great about it either. I've never been much of a breakfasty type of eater anyways, and there wasn't anything on the menu that made me really change my mind. For a diner, though, I'd definitely say they were better than most. Also, they get a bonus star for having something called a "gypsy skillet."
(3)
Joshua G.

The first time I entered this fine establishment the owner made fun of me and I felt at home. They apologize for not remembering your name when you become a regular. This is the place I take all out of towners for breakfast when they visit. I have never had a complaint and never will. Even when I move from the neighborhood I will come back to this wonderful little place.
(5)
J R.

I've eaten here twice and it has always been delicious. Friendly service.
(4)
Carl S.

This is a diner. It's good for what it is. I only gave it three because I don't like diner food that much. Why did I go here you ask? Because it's just so close. The service here is uber-friendly. I was called sweetie, sweetheart, baby, honey and more all throughout my meal. Made me feel rather 'cozy'. The selection is that of a diner. Meaning they cook everything. Their menu is about as long as the old testament. My advice would be to pick out about 10 things you like (which is very easy to do) and then just go for the game time decision. You may be disappointed however with just how greasy some of the dishes can be. Overall verdict: recommended.
(3)
Nicholas J.

Cozy corner is everything good about dirty diners. The waitresses are pleasant enough. The food is made quickly. It is always tasty. It is always inexpensive. It can get a little busy but it is worth it. Love, Nick
(4)
Andy H.

Not the best breakfast I've had in Chicago, but easily the best diner breakfast. The skillets are fantastic as is just about any other breakfast I've tried. There is a parking lot and street parking isn't too bad when the lot is full. On weekends plan on waiting at least 20 minutes if you arrive later than 10 a.m. If you have a wait, the best thing to do is to put your name on the list and then send someone to walk south on Milwaukee to pick up a cafe con leche from Marianos, which are fantastic.
(4)
Laura R.

I can't believe I didn't make it out to this place sooner, I love it! It's a total old-school diner with all the waitresses calling you either mija or honey. It hasn't been taken over by the hipsters yet so the crowd is a great mix. My french toast was PERFECT with that yummy egg flavor. Mmmm just tasted so home-made and delish. The hashbrowns were good too and the food was pretty cheap - I'm going to come early sometime because they have some kind of insane breakfast deal (like big complete breakfast for $4) but I think you have to get there by 8 am. Also when we were leaving at like 2pm the waitress goes "so are you going back to sleep now?" but the thing was she didn't say it bitchy at all it was more like "i know how you crazy kids roll!"
(5)
Mary F.

I love the breakfast at Cozy Corner. I think it's well worth the wait. The portions are huge, and I've liked everything I've tried there... I am in love with the pancakes. Service is always great. I love this corner diner in my neighborhood!
(5)
Jenna C.

What a great little find! A friend from out of town asked about meeting up for brunch, he was staying in this area. I found this place on yelp. Great food, staff has a welcoming personality where it seems like you are truly a guest at their home, and indescribable people watching. Reminded me of Mel's Diner (remember that show?) and Flo was our server. I had the pancakes, my friends had the eggs. Nothing to complain about, any time I'm in a diner mood for breakfast this place will definitely come to mind. It was busy and they weren't to keen on us sitting around to chat after we were done and paid, but we'll go other places to chat.
(5)
Jonathan C.

Hey hey, what a nice little diner. If you get there super early the food is even cheaper. I think Cornerstone up on western has slightly better pancake batter, but Cozy Corner has them beat on options. Quality is nice all around, staff is friendly and fast as well. Great local diner, safe bet if you are in the neighborhood.
(4)
a a.

This place is a little small but that is part of the experiance. Located underneath the California exit off of the Blue line in Chicago. Perfect if you fly in onthe red eye and are heading into Downtown Chicago. Parking is difficult.
(5)
Antonio C.

I have been to the cozy corner many times and I love it. Breakfast here is always perfect, fast, and inexpensive. The staff is nice and Nery "the queen of the hood " is so awesome! She makes this place what it is. 5 stars for her. Thanks for being so sweet
(5)
Marshall M.

I love this place. Lived very near here and fell in love with it at the same time I fell in love with my boyfriend....as we would go there almost every morning when we first started dating. The staff is WONDERFUL and Nery (MAMASITA!!!) brings fun and hospitality every day she is there. Super clean place and the food is always good with very reasonable prices. Sad that I don't live near there anymore, but I try to stop by whenever I'm in the area now. Check it out!
(5)
andy b.

Good, cheap and fast and a very lively croud. I noticed that everyone was friendly and the hostess made special effort to bring me a paper even though i did not ask for one. This appears to be a place where people from all walks of life eat. Looking around i saw tables full of screaming kids, to 3 cops (eating as usual ). Spanish is the official language of this joint, however english is understood.
(4)
Mya O.

Best Pancakes!!! Small place, but cozy ! for Breaksfast is perfect, for lunch perfect ! So far I tried and really recomend Chorizo Omelett , it's huge, but tasty. Chicken club sanwich with avocado, so good!! Good food! god price to beat this crazy economy!
(5)
Julie F.

I think this is one of the best - most solid breakfast diners in the neighborhood. Sometimes when you shlep into a diner you can come away feeling grimy but not at Cozy. It's clean, the staff is direct yet friendly, and you can sit at the bar and watch them make your breakfast. They have a parking lot and will also reimburse you for meter parking. There is a wait at peak hours but, that's life in the city I suppose.
(4)
Richie D.

My FAVORITE DINER in the city!! Yes, this place can get crowded, but if you're open to taking a seat at the corner, I'd recommend it. I have never seen cooks and waitresses work so quickly and efficiently. Other than the average diner decor with stainless steal and old signs, the older cashier/waitress made it an unforgettable experience. She was sooo friendly, talkative and made us feel at home. The food is good, nothing super special, but the diner environment could not be any more classic.
(5)
Yo U.

Cozy Corner offers great service, but it has a couple of wrinkles: (1) There should be maple syrup at every condiment station. No exceptions. If the owners won't allow this, then they should take care to deliver maple syrup with every order of french toast, pancakes or waffles. (2) Prices are far too high for breakfast. Even if it's good, a simple breakfast with coffee and juice shouldn't cost almost $12. (That's after adding in the extortionate amount that this place charges for hash browns. I mean, come on! They're just damned shredded and fried potatoes! Hash browns should come at no extra charge.)
(3)
Roberto F.

Pretty good place, and your typical diner, what makes a-typical is the fact that the food tastes pretty good. They have nice menu and people that work there are extremely nice. Pancakes are pretty good amd sandwiches are pretty good as well. A good place for the family to sit down or you just want to relax, better yet how about the fact that's it's right off the california stop. Check this place out if your in the mood for american style food or just want to have a good breakfast on the weekend.
(3)
Jillian G.

I am sorry Cozy that I thought it would work out better with that dude Bongo Room. He was a total asshole. That other guy Cafe Deluca, he was nice, but nothing like you. That short fling with that girl Toast...I'm sorry. Thanks for taking me back Cozy, I missed you. I always knew you were my real true love. I promise to never cheat on you again.
(5)
Rachelle B.

Good diner, great prices. Go early. My parents were staying overnight so we were all up early on a Saturday morning. We got to Cozy Corner at about 8:30 and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. After that.. it was over. Packed from about 8:45 a.m. on. Wait staff and hostess were all very nice.
(4)
g b.

best breakfast in logan sq! nothing fancy, but the second you walk in and see the mounds of hashbrowns sizzling in butter on the stove behind the counter, you too will be in love. the dear woman that takes names at the front door is sooo friendly, i want to take her home and make her my adopted grandmother. (just pray you don't get the weird guy, that will look at you like his panties are in a bunch (i'm pretty sure they are some kind of lace, chetah thong)) they serve eggs! just eggs, with hashbrowns and bacon and endless coffee! no special sauce. no stupid names. its just a good'ol fashion breakfast, the way god intended. which, i find, is hard to find, in chicago.
(5)
Jenny z.

4 stars for the food & service. 1 star for the fact that the condo monkeys haven't found it yet.
(5)
Colleen B.

I woke up this morning and knew exactly where I wanted to go: Cozy Corner. After a night of drinking the choice was easy. Great hash browns, big pieces of toast, friendly and quick service (as long as they aren't crazy crowded), and large but not excessive portions... it's basically the perfect diner. If you need the cure for a slow-feeling morning, as my husband noted, "this meal changed my day." See you again soon yummy hash browns!
(5)
Alicia M.

They are totally the best diner in the bucktown area! i live behind them!, And i just LOVE their food. I was pregant and i always got wonderful service they are always friendly and nice. Their only bad point is one of their waitress doesnt listen to you when you place your order. The white lady... Not to sound bad or anything but im white..And i get better serivce from the wonderful latin ladies who also work there. all i can say is i wouldnt eat anywhere else for a cheese burger!
(5)
Lori W.

THE BEST!!! We were looking for a new breakfast place, and this is IT! Great selection and service; had the skillet and my husband had the eggs with ham off the bone.....SO delicious! We loved it so much we went back twice in the same week....the only downside is the wait, but it is definitely worth it!
(5)
James C.

Amazing Orange Juice! (get it shipped fresh) Favorite place before I moved to the depaul area.. Always packed but it was always worth it. Any omelet or skillet is top notch! The owners work side by side the staff and take time to ask how you are. They even got to know us and when we walked in hungover they would have OJ ready and waiting. If you are in the area take advantage of this gem!
(4)
Melisa M.

Coming from a town full of cheap 24-hour diners, this was the closest thing I could find to familiarity. Love the prices, love being called "honey" and "baby" by the waitresses, but don't love the fact that they're only open until 6 PM.
(4)
Edith M.

I wish this place were open 24 hours, but as they open at 5am (except sunday) you can have a cup of coffee in the dark and leave as the sun is coming up and still feel appropriately deviant. The soup and sandwiches are always reliably tasty, and the pancakes are the best you can get for under five bucks. The restaurant has a vague high-turnover, carry-out feel if you sit too close to the door, so try to secure a booth in the corner if you can. The walls are decorated with old advertisements and pictures of classic celebrities which adds a nice kitschy aura. I stopped in today to try out the praised omelets, and true to form the food arrived in just a couple of minutes. The waitress was somewhat neglectful (the place was packed, so it probably wasn't her fault) so in desperation I had to make eyes at the bus boy to get my coffee refilled. Actually, this worked out extremely well - my coffee was kept filled to the brim for the rest of the morning! ;) All in all, it's not my favorite diner, but the staff are super friendly (and will always gently steer you away from anything on the menu that's not especially impressive) and the man at the counter still remembers my name. It's a fun place to sit and people watch, but as far as diners go it's a little noisy for my taste.
(4)
Linnea B.

Love the old fashioned diner feel of this place. Breakfast is great and inexpensive. Lunch is good and also inexpensive. It is very crowded on the weekends but worth the wait. The service can be a little brusque, but they are very very busy and at least they are efficient. I recommend and bring friends here often.
(4)
Carol L.

This is an awesome place to grab a quick, no nonsense brunch before running sunday errands. Our wait wasn't too bad when we arrived at 10:30am on a sunday morning. The guy behind the counter really did an amazing job directing traffick and addressing incoming patrons. Coffee is unlimited refills as all great diners are. I went with 2 other people and we were seated at the 3-person counter. I ordered the Fiesta skillet with chorizo, jalapeno, salsa, and 2 sunny-side-up eggs. It came with potatoe hash inside the skillet. It was the perfect size and flavor for a hearty breakfast meal. Each meal came with two slices of toast of your choice. My husband got the meat-lover's skillet and he looooved it. It had three kinds of meat (hearty portions of meat might I add), cheese, and sunny side up eggs as well. My friend ordered a Hungry Man's Special that came with 2 eggs (she had it scrambled...it was scrambled perfectly, not burnt, not soggy, just right), 2 pancakes (they smelled soo delicious, like a perfectly mixed batter), and a side of hash and sausage. Food was just the right amount for a hungry sunday morning, service was fast, no frills, and if you sit at the counter you can watch the fast grill cooks work their magic. I think I even saw Mickey Mouse pancakes for the kids, but thats my own speculation. Overall for the 3 of us with lots of food and coffee, it came out around $12 each including tax, which got NO complaints from anyone! It was a great sunday morning for sure!
(4)
Geoff H.

Food is generally good (and I was oggling at others' pancakes and french toast), service is good, especially considering how busy this place gets. No real complaints, but minus a half star each for being so damn crowded and for getting a lil pricey lately (two omelettes, one coffee, one water, $17). I know I sound cheap, but I can (and do, usually) make three eggs, some toast and potatoes at home for about a buck.
(4)
Corinna K.

I probably don't need to add another review to Cozy Corner, but in case you don't already know, don't go here if you're expecting anything healthy--other than their freshly squeezed OJ. The lines are horrible on weekends if you want to have brunch. Otherwise, it's a good staple of the California stop and a healthy sign that the Logan Bar and Grill and Subway across the street aren't going to put a dent in Cozy's business.
(4)
Michael S.

Best local place for eggs and pancakes on the weekends. It's not a foodie joint but it gets the job done, and for half the price of Toast or Orange.
(4)
amber y.

I have eaten at this place before, because we live close by, and usually had pleasant experiences.In fact, the last experience was the best by far (our server was a lovely grandmotherly figure who was very sweet and sassy). However, I have been puking my guts out and pissing out of my ass (yeah, I said it) for the last 12 hours, so it sort of has put a damper on the experience. We sat at the counter, and my fiance kept pointing out that the guys on the line were not working very clean (i.e. cross contaminating stuff on the flat top grill and not washing their hands), but he is usually pretty paranoid and I try to be an optimist about such things. I got a skillet with eggs over easy on it, and I think I got it really bad. My boyfriend ate a few bites. He didn't eat any of the yolk though. I am saddened that I will never be able to eat there again. I loved that server, she was adorable.
(1)
Rachel H.

I could literally see cozy corner from my old living room. I would go here a lot with my companion before work ( I have to work on weekends, booo) for a nice skillet. Super crowded on the weekend mornings but they try to get you in and out quickly. I've also been for lunch and enjoy the turkey sandwich and cream of chicken rice soup. Of course breakfast at Cozy Corner for me is not complete without a giant glass of tomato juice. Good, friendly service and they have an ATM which saved my ass before I had the Chicago Plus Card for the EL.
(4)
Jeremy H.

My wife and I walked over here for breakfast a week or so ago. Being new to Logan Square, we are trying as many local neighborhood places as we can. The diner's name says it all. It's not a huge place and, since they were on a bit of a wait when we came in, we quickly realized just how cozy it can be. Waiting in their entry way can get quite cramped. When we were called to be sat, we were offered a spot at the counter or we could have waited for a table. Upon the recommendation of the couple that had just vacated the counter seats, we took the counter. I do not know if the woman who was working the host stand/register was the owner or who exactly she was, but she was extremely friendly and had a great sense of humor and also functioned as our server. She was very attentive to our every want/need for the short while we spent in the diner. Our food was exactly what you would want from a breakfast diner - it was very good, a little bit greasy, as one would expect from a diner, but good. Oh, and there was a lot of food; I don't think we got hungry again until dinner that night. I had the house special and my wife had one of the breakfast skillets. One nice thing about sitting at the counter was being able to watch the cooks; with as busy as the place was, these guys were working hard and fast to keep up with the orders. Overall, great little breakfast place! Definitely better than a Denny's or someplace like that. We'll be back for sure (although next time, we might just order for pick-up to avoid the long wait).
(4)
Dred H.

Big food, no 'tude, and the Mama of the joint is the happiest person ever. One thing I like about this place versus the pan-cuisine "Hellenic" diners with the seventeen-page menus is the simplicity. The menu is concise. At 9AM on a Sunday, having been dragged kicking and whining into wakey-wakey land and down the street by an insistent 8-year-old girl who wants to get her pancake on, the last thing I need is choices. Whu... yeah. Skillet. Heat, meat, and cheese. Perfect. Done. Then the coffee keeps coming and coming... I got berated by Mama for not drinking enough of it. She's pretty awesome. The whole place is awesome.
(4)
jennifer b.

WHY IS THIS PLACE NOT OPEN 24 HOURS??? Honestly, they could make a killing. But, I'll settle for the 13 hours it is open (5am-6pm Mon-Sat, 6am-4pm Sun). I usually roll in Saturday or Sunday mornings anywhere from 11am-1pm for some brunch. Just this past weekend I got the banana and pecan pancakes, and they were fabulous. I have another friend that regularly enjoys the egg white delight, and another who prefers the mexican skillet. Breakfast sandwiches are good, too. I guess they have breakfast specials before 9am, but I'm NEVER there that early. When I'm not feeling like breakfast, I'll get the soup and salad a lot - chicken noodle soup is always good and get the garlic dressing for your salad, yum! The one matronly older woman who works there is always very pleasant, and when the guy's manning the counter he's very efficient as well. It always looks pretty crowded when I go for brunch, but I've never waited more than about 20 minutes for a party of 4. You can always eat at the counter, too. (Apparently there's another location at 4356 W Diversey, but I've yet to venture that far from home for brunch.)
(4)
Dave S.

I was itching for a good cheap breakfast this morning. Lara and i decided to try to give this little place a try. It is conveniently located within a stones throw form the California Blue Line Stop. The place is rather small and it is your typical diner set up. I was really impressed that they got us our food so quickly but being such a small place, they need to turn the tables rather quickly. I ordered the strip steak and eggs and it was everything I imagined it to be and then some. I really liked the wheat toast they served as it was thick slices. i am not sure what kind of eggs they use but they were really tasty too. My steak was a typical diner steak but it did have a good flavor to it. I am glad they don;t use the cheapest ingredients they can buy. The two of us ate for under $19 and that was not really a bad price at all considering we had quite a bit of food. Our waitress was relatively pleasant too
(4)
George F.

Neri is the best host ever, she always greats me at the door and is always very kind to anyone
(5)
Maureen C.

This place is always packed (and for good reason) but don't worry, you won't wait too long. They have great breakfast specials before 9am and lunch specials all day! The service is great and the food is real good too (especially the breakfasts). It is only minus one star due to the hours, it closes early, which is a bummer. But if I know I'm going for early breakfast it definitely gets me motivated to get outta bed!
(4)
Lady J.

I've been coming here a few times a year since it's just around the corner for over ten years. It's a diner, but the food is above average for diner food. They just remodeled the whole place (and kind of neutralized the personality in the decor), but they did raise the prices too. It seems cleaner and more efficient now, people buzzing around all over the place. If you go on weekends and sleep in you'll wait for a table but they are fast, efficient, consistent and even friendly. Closes early, six on weekdays and 4pm on Sunday. Good breakfast for ten bucks. Haven't really eaten the burgers and lunch food, but the menu expanded and I did see they have turkey burgers and homemade soup so maybe this winter I'll stop in for hot soup and repost.
(4)
Tiffany S.

I love this place! It's a perfectly un-pretentious combination of good food, good prices, and good service.
(5)
Jenna l.

This place runs like a well oiled machine. I think the portion sizes are perfect, and if they are not big enough, you are probably an over eater. Cozy Corner is a true jem, and ever since I've moved to Logan Square, I'm here almost every weekend for brunch.
(5)
Matt R.

Cheap great diner food. A hangover cure that everyone else thought as well. But it is certainly worth the wait
(4)
Chiara H.

Sigh, this is one of the reasons I miss living in Logan Square. I'd come here early in the morning and start my day with a yummy breakfast. Their banana nut pancakes are to die for! Let's not forget about their hash browns -- some potato goodness. I think this is my favorite diner in the city (which isn't saying much but this place still rocks!) Too bad it isn't open 24 hours. They'd make some mean money if it was.
(4)
Kevin N.

The Cozy Corner Diner on California and Milwaukee is awesome in every possible way. You can see them make your food, and that in itself is an amazing sight to see. There is no breakfast better than Cozy Corner. No omlette, hash brown, skillet, pancake, waffle, or anything else anyone makes comes close to Cozy Corner. And so it is Cozy Corner; that I love you dearly too.
(5)
Laura H.

I love this place! The service is great, the workers are very personable. The food is wonderful. And the prices are very reasonable. If you haven't checked this place out, I would definitely recommend it.
(5)
andrea m.

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Chicago. It's a diner, don't expect anything more and you will be satisfied. Be careful coming here for breakfast on the weekends, though. The line is out the door.
(4)
Rebekah K.

Absolutely FANTASTIC service! Our waitress was very friendly, pleasant, fast, and attentive, without ever crossing that obnoxious line. Our coffee cups were always full, and we did not get cut off! That is a big selling point for me, as I LOVE my coffee, and hate it when the waitress disappears for good fifteen minutes after we finish our meal. My friend and I tend to hang out drinking cups of coffee, and felt very welcome here. The fact that it was 5 am on a Wednesday and there was a good crowd speaks for the deserved popularity of this greasy spoon! I got the Vegetarian skillet and it was really unexpected! The hash browns are PERFECTLY cooked, the eggs were PERFECTLY cooked and tasted farm fresh! I can count on one hand how many times I have had restaurant scrambled eggs and they have tasted better than I get at home. I order eggs scrambled hard, and often get dry, or burnt eggs; not here! They know how to scramble an egg hard. Now the interesting thing is my vegetarian skillet had the typical eggs, cheese, hash browns but included traditional stir-fry veggies! I was floored by how delicious pea pods, water chestnuts, peppers, onions, and mushrooms taste with cheese and potatoes! I am sure it was a frozen mix or something, but the veggies tasted fresh and crisp. My only disappointment? I forgot to order the famous orange juice. I WILL be back.
(5)
Tony L.

I always have a place in my heart for those quiet mom and pop breakfast diners. And the Cozy Diner does not disappoint. I really enjoy breakfast so that's what I usually get here. I've been here during the week for lunch and on the weekends for breakfast. Beware on the weekends though, they get jammed pretty packed and you will have to stand near the doorway with other people waiting and watching people love their food...oh, btw, during the weekend make sure you marvel at the super mound of hash browns. This time though we came on a Friday evening and they apparently were closing up shop so we felt bad and kinda finished it up. Our server (i don't know her name, but she'll call you honey or sweetie) was the best, it's like having dinner at your mom's house. Actually all of the waitresses there are super awesome and attentive. I got the breakfast burrito special and it was filling and really good. My wife had the bananas and walnuts pancakes and it was also really good (husband tax, I had to try some). The only bad part was probably isolated to today only but the owner or whomever (loud tall guy with graying hair) made a stink about something and was just yelling at all of his employees. I know when things go bad or if something goes wrong it has to be addressed, but just not out in public for all of your patrons to see and let alone to an elderly woman who's just trying to do her job. Plain disrespectful. I tipped our waitress pretty well and the owner must have gotten kind of mad because he made a comment about how the Cozy diner is the only place in the midwest where the servers make more money than the owners. I wanted to respond with "If the owners were as nice as the servers, you wouldn't have that problem". But I didn't, just to keep the peace. Overall, this place is great all around despite the unruly "owner". Only time you have to deal with him is when you pay. It would be truly a disservice to miss out on this place if you're in the area.
(5)
Pickle P.

This is our go-to place on lazy Sunday afternoons for a quick and hangover-satisfying breakfast/brunch/what-have-you. As to be expected, it's a little greasy, not the best for you, and sometimes bland, but for the majority, I've enjoyed myself here. They push you in and out of the restaurant though - so beware, you shall not loiter whatsoever, as the seating capacity is very small. Cheap! Fast! They pay for your parking if you get street parking.
(4)
Adam Y.

I love this place. Everything about it. The food is great, the staff is more than friendly, the prices are very reasonable, and the wait is never that long, even when it's packed on the weekends. I love just about all the breakfast foods, but I am particularly fond of the Mexican skillet and the Big Man special. As Annie Y. said, the hashbrowns are incredible. If you're within 5 miles, it's worth the trip. Actually, on second thought, don't make the trip. Leave it to me and the other Logan Square locals.
(5)
Chelsea S.

Heavenly, fluffy pancakes! Very cheap early bird specials before 9am. I generally try to avoid this place during prime time weekend breakfast hours, long wait and too many kids.
(4)
Nikki L.

I will probably re-review this place after I visit again. However, based on my initial experience, I would only give this place 3 stars. After a 30 minute wait for breakfast food that was...as good as what I can make at home, I left satisfied. The most interesting thing about my experience there was watching the line cooks fire it up! WOW talk about being able to multitask and being consistent. These guys are extremely fast and organized when it comes to firing 6 tickets simultaneously. I was watching from the counter and my jaw dropped from observing their skills. The food looked delicious, fresh and prepared in a clean environment but unfortunately, the taste of it all was just...A-OK. I will come back though and try other things on the menu, got to taste the Southwest Chicken Skillet an Omelet and their Belgium Waffles. We'll see, the french toast cheesecake sounds crazy and yummy according Chris T.
(3)
Becky S.

I don't go here nearly as much as I should. It's a great place, with friendly service and tasty food. The bad news is that they're only open for breakfast and lunch and are bursting at the seams on weekends. As far as diner food goes, it beats Golden Nugget/Angel/Apple any day of the week-- I just wish that they were open 24 hours.
(4)
Blackie L.

Trust the reviews on here... the food is real good. Not great, just real good. The breakfast and brunch items are quality, and the dinner items are also really good... I'd actually recommend stopping in for an evening meal... good homemade stuff and less crowded. Oh, and if it is crowded, they do a good job of moving tables so you won't have to wait too long.
(4)
Jess S.

Love Mama. Love the skillets. Love the Mexican omelette wrap. Love the prices. I f'ing love this place! Seriously - never disappointed. Always satisfied. Wish it was open late! 'Nuff said.
(4)
Kathy H.

Good breakfast, good prices, some of the friendliest staff I've come across in a long time. Definite place to visit over and over... OH -- and can I say our food hit our table in like 8 minutes flat. It was ridiculous.
(4)
mike l.

the perfect greasy spoon. Don't expect too much & you'll walk out happy.
(3)
Keith C.

This is a destination greasy spoon, for no particular reason other than that everything is made with no concession to the idea of cardiovascular health, granting their skillets and plates of biscuits and gravy special, recuperation-aiding powers for the soused and weary. Luckily it is just far enough west to see relatively few of the area's more offensive citizens, and so one can nurse one's hangover in peace among people who don't look at eating breakfast as an opportunity to display their ironic tendencies.
(3)
Mark G.

great food, friendly staff. awesome awesome awesome breakfast food will hit the spot EVERY time. i prefer the one on belmont as it is newer and cleaner, but both locations serve the same high quality menu.
(4)
Ryan H.

Clean bright atmostphere, quick friendly service, above average diner inexpensive diner food. My favorite place in the neighborhood for breakfast.
(5)
Tyler M.

One of my few five stars. I usually come here every week on Sundays (Saturday is reserved for Hot Dougs). This place is my absolute favorite breakfast place. The service is quick (considering how many people wait), the food is delicious (i recommend the Fiesta Skillet), and and people are friendly. I cannot say enough good things about this place and the attentive - and personable - staff usually lead me to leave a massive tip. At least check this place out if you are in the area.
(5)
Oona B.

eh, i still love the "egg & i" in chicago heights.
(2)
Emily E.

What a great place! Right around the corner from my apartment, we finally ended up trying it--and we are happy we did! If you go for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday you will definitely wait (sometimes as long as 45 minutes or more) but it's definitely worth it. Recently we didn't feel like waiting so we ordered carry out--if you're close, carry out is a great option. The food is just as delicious carried out as it is in the restaurant, and you only have to wait about 10 minutes. Definitely perfect for a morning after a crazy night out, it's also delicious for lunch. Greasy, delicious and cheap, try it!
(5)
Cristina G.

all i can say is the best chocolate chip pancakes ever!
(5)
Lindsay N.

The best greasy-spoon in the city! Yummmm! Try the veggie skillet. Or my favorite, just plain old eggs, toast, hashbrowns, and bacon. Very reasonably priced and not nasty like Golden Nugget. However, the atmosphere isn't the best. I live near it so I usually get the food to go. But, if you're around and you happen to have a hang-over, go at it!
(4)
Kristin W.

A great little find! I discovered this breakfast place last week, we were seated at the counter and as I was watching the food being cooked - when the waitress came I ordered a little bit of everything. It all looked so good, and it tasted fantastic. I definitely recommend this place and it is fairly cheap.
(4)
jason t.

i can't believe i hadn't gone here sooner. this place gets crazy busy on weekends, and it's easy to see why. i was solo, so i sat at the counter and marvelled at the speed & efficiency of the line cooks. everybody was really friendly, at least three different people came by with refills for my coffee. and the food was quite good, not the usual ball of grease i was expecting...not that that's necessarily a bad thing, but it's nice to feel like you're moving up in the world.
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Teresa G.

Cozy Corner....Well what can I say but TERRIBLE SERVICE, HORRIBLE FOOD and last but not least come to find out my cousin went there and found a roach in her food. I pass by this place every day on the weekends. I see sooo many people coming in and out and figured we should try it. So we packed the car and went on our merry way. Bad idea. We found parking right in front, there were three of us and we were hungry. All good until it took us 35 minutes for a table. You place your name on this list and they simply call you. Well after 20minutes I checked and there were 5 other guests that had been called after me. I was a bit upset, explained it to the "lovely" lady and she said that we would be next. 10 minutes later we were seated. The waitress took 15 minutes to take our order. The prices were way too high for a simple egg, toast and sausage plate. ( I highly recommend HOLLYWOOD Grill on North and Ashland for both price, quality and service.) So as I am waiting for our food. I call my cousin to simply chat about this place and she is in shock when I tell her where I am at. She beings to tell me that when she ate at the Cozy Diner for breakfast she was disgusted to find a cockroach in her meal. All the management did was say I am sorry. She had to pay for her meal and that was that. Well after hearing that we all checked our meals...no little guests were found. The waitress came back within a minute after giving us our food with he check...ummmm you might want to wait a bit. What if we wanted an extra refill or a dessert or a to go meal. The waitress never came back to our table to check on us..The ONLY person who constantly did was the busboy and so we decided that the tip should go to him and not the waitress. I think that this is how it should be done when the service and the waitress are not wroth a tip. I always encourage you to tip your busboy if your service from the waitress and or overall location is bad.Never coming back going to stick to HOLLYWOOD Grill on Ashland and North 24hrs M-Su.
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Sam S.

chocolate chip pancake are ok, nothing special....
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Lauren H.

Excellent little diner right by the Blue Line. I was in a fairly large group for a 6AM breakfast meeting on a Wednesday. Anastasia was on her own in the dining room with a handful of other tables and she was great. There was no shortage of coffee, nor glasses left empty. She was a genial hostess, which made my morning a little more pleasant. Pancakes were awesome-you need to get the sweet lady special! Two eggs, meat, and a fruit pancake...the banana was too good. I thought I would miss hashbrowns, but my table of construction workers couldn't finish their meals with all the food. Eggs over easy were almost cooked perfectly for my taste. One yolk broke on the griddle, but somehow the cook managed to salvage a little of the yellow inky goodness. Nice that it's right off of the intersection with California, there's a small parking lot, and they pay street parking if it's full. I could easily see myself (if I took the Blue Line @ California) phoning ahead for a sandwich and coffee before getting on the eL.
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Moses S.

I got off the California blue line after a 6 am flight to be picked up by my friends for a round of golf. I had about 10 mins available and came into this diner to pick up a quick bite to eat. i got coffee, the mexican burrito, and hash browns. I am not a fan of the coffee, but I am totally a fan of the mexican burrito. It was very VERY good. Eggs, Chorizo, Onions, JalapeÃ±o Peppers, Cilantro, Tomatoes & JalapeÃ±o Cheese wrapped up in a warm yummy tortilla. I was impressed! The hash was typically hash, nothing to awesome or bad, just a good staple. The waitress/cashier was really nice (I originally sat down, but then got it to go) and the cook top guys are pretty hilarious as well (for 7 am, i was impressed!). If you're looking for a good spot in the area, I'd definitely give this place a chance!
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Ray Y.

Great, convenient neighborhood diner. Recently renovated with a more modern look. Really great breakfast food but need to come early. The lines get long quick!
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Hector A.

I used to love the place and it still has a place in my heart. My dad used to bring me there as a kid and the same family still runs it. The original owner/cook, Gus, has since passed it down to his son who has exceeded expectations and expanded to 2 locations. From which this is the better. Everything I have ordered has always been great, but if your not there before 10 am on the weekends, getting a table is an adventure, to say the least. With the renovated space I think they need to still get a little more organized. I will continue to eat there because the food is good enough to keep me coming, even though it's a little stressful at times.
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Hectoe A.

Food, awesome. Wait, worth it. Chasing the hostess around to get your name on the list, REDICULOUS. I have been coming here since i was 4 years old and it was called "The Burger Inn". They since remodeled it and did a great job. I think they should have maybe moved the door to another area or keep the hostess by the door instead of having her run around like a mad woman. I have to say people get frustrated when someone who comes in after them gets first on the list since they found the hostess first. This is a conflict waiting to happen. I hope this gets addressed soon. I hate to have to stop coming here. I have small kids and they get a bit stressed when people start arguing and/or making rude comments.
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Christine M.

We take the Blue line there. Never been disappointed. Decent pricing and portions. Fast service .... The customer turnover rate is impressive. Then guy taking names should smile more often... He's sitting on a gold mine!!! Looking forward to the expansion.
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Jim J.

Good food at a decent price. The wait can be really long, but I guess that's not their fault. Not many places to get diner food around there.
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Patrick S.

Cozy Corner has excellent food and excellent service. They are efficient with their seating, and the food has always come out quick, always tasting great. I only get the House Special (eggs, French toast, bacon/sausage). It's kind of hard to make that taste bad, but I'm a traditional breakfast kind of guy. My favorite neighborhood breakfast joint...I don't need all the fancy hip breakfast dishes a lot of places are putting out nowadays.
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Arlet M.

I love cozy corner, I have been coming here for a while now !! It's one of my favorite breakfast spots & now with the expansion that they have done it's so much faster to get seated...
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Hope R.

I had a couple of issues with the takeout before, but tired of the mistakes now. I ordered a wrap that had chicken, which is not the issue, other than the fact it had gotten pretty black as I was watching them cook it. I didn't see where it landed behind the counter, whether it was going to hit a salad or something, but the first bite of my wrap told me where it went. It is unfortunate because I did like the place, but will go elsewhere from now on, especially since there are so many other places to go for breakfast/lunch/brunch in the area. Pricewise, not bad and convenient to the train.
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Kathryn M.

Super crowded! They really pack 'em in here. My friend and I waited about 20 minutes...longest 20 minutes of my life...I was in desperate need of some alcohol soaking up greasiness. My friend loves the Mexican skillet and gets it all the time. I had chocolate chip pancakes and turkey bacon. Yum to the chocolate chip pancakes...boo to the turkey bacon. It could be boo to all turkey bacon, because it was the first time I've had it, so I don't know if their's is bad, or if all turkey bacon is bad. Anywho...solid diner breakfast.
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Diana R.

Great place. The place and the people are great here.. I love Cozys
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laura heather h.

This place is typical and delicious. Basic American breakfast stuff for normal price. I am totally in love with the older Hispanic waitess though. She calls you baby and babies when you are in groups. I love her! She is the sweetest. No experience is complete there without her.
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Amanda O.

It is a pleasant experience each and every time I visit the Cozy Corner. The people there are as friendly as they come. I don't go in there that often, but they still remember me just the same as the guy who is there every day. I have only had breakfast there, which is fine. I wouldn't rave about the food, but come on, how badly can you mess up breakfast. It's pretty good. The service makes the food all that much better.
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Patrick D.

Our little secret is no longer a secret, a few years ago nobody spoke English and now there are too many white people who look just like I do. I wanted diversity and got an omelet. The wait is worth it, as soon as you place your order it is on your table in less than 2 minutes. I hope they keep the prices down. I am not a big fan of being charged extra for cheese on my order though. Soup of the day on Sunday is Cream of Chicken, highly recommended. Great place for kids, just don't let them crawl under the table.
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Perry S.

oh ma gawd!! I effin love this place. I don't care it's negative wind chill out there, it's not my Saturday morning without going to this place. I wuv my mexican omelette with jalapeno cheese!! It's the best omelette evah! Okay, I can't stop gushing over this place and kinda sad they're not 24 hrs but heck, I'm glad enough Chicago has a superb diner. Come early morning to avoid long wait! The service was always good. The hostess add the warm atmosphere for this place. I miss you Cozy Corner!!
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Lisa F.

I like fancy brunches as much as the rest of Chicago, but sometimes you just need a skillet and hash browns. Cozy Corner, which is literally down the street from my place, is the perfect fix. It's insanely busy on weekends, of course, and you have to get your ass out of bed before they close in the early afternoon, but you do what you need to do for eggs that good.
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curtis c.

great place to go for some good ol' fashioned american dining. food isn't amazing, but it's definitely an all-out diner experience for the fam. staff is friendly and helpful. kind of a logan square staple, IMO.
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Sabrina C.

Every single time I go to Chicago I wake up in a strange place with a stranger and am like SOMEONE SHOOT ME IN THE FACE, I THINK I AM STILL DRUNK. The best way to deal with this situation is to run and have breakfast at the Cozy Corner w/ my friend Erin. Coincidentally, she lives around the corner from this place and it is along the way to the train station. The food is typical greasy spoon food. Fucking fantastic. Everyone that works there looks like a mutant retard though. It must be family run.
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Steve R.

To hell with this place. Rude service, mediocre food, and ludicrous wait times make me not go here and I live damn near across the street from it. Gave it a couple tries, I won't be back. Even the carry out was so-so.
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Susan M.

good place for breakfast! been here two times, and i was not disappointed. the wait can be a bit overwhelming at first (there can be a line out the door) but it moves fairly fast. make sure to put your name in when you come in. i got the house special ( which i think was two eggs, two pieces of french toast, and sausage with hash browns for 1.50 (?) extra). bf got the hungry man special which is the same except for 4 pieces of french toast and 3 eggs. add in two oj's and our breakfast was complete. you go and pay at the counter. the nice older woman who works there took our check, and then slyly started asking us "what'chu want. what'chu want" and slid us some jolly rancher suckers. too funny! come for the breakfast! i haven't sampled the lunch or dinner options, but i'm sure they're pretty good too.
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Brent K.

Cozy is right - small and friendly. The food was typical diner slop, but thats what we wanted. Nice staff. Decent prices. Good mix of Logan Square types.
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Address : 2294 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL, 60647
Phone (773) 276-2215
Website https://cozycornerrestaurant.net/milwaukee_about.html
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Opening Hours

Mon :6:00 am - 4:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House

2294 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647

Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House Menu

Homemade Soup

Fresh Salads

Triple Decker Clubs

Steaks & Chicken

Stir Fry Bar

Grandma's Favorite

That's Italian

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Homemade Soup

Fresh Salads

Triple Decker Clubs

Steaks & Chicken

Stir Fry Bar

Grandma's Favorite

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