S&G, Lakeview
13 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
S&G draws recommendations for an old-school breakfast and its skillets. One diner suggests the country skillet, while another likes the breadth of choices but considers some dishes only average. A separate breakfast commenter finds it a regular favorite, and another praises the classic skillet style while noting the cost. The favorable breakfast recommendations therefore include some food and value reservations.
Address
S&G Restaurant, 3000 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Country skillet
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to S&G, Lakeview, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/babyfatjones in r/chicagofood · May 2026variety
Says the S&G menu has many options, some great and some average.
- Recommendsu/Otherwise_Surround99 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Seconds the S&G pick and singles out its breakfast.
- Recommendsu/camelCaseCoffeeTable in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Calls S&G a favorite breakfast spot and praises the food.
- Recommendsu/OddreyBall in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024service
Recommends this place for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/subreddit333 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Suggests it as a breakfast pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Forsaken_Baker_8641 in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Says the S&G near Lincoln and Southport offers strong skillet choices.
- Recommendsu/ChiGuy356 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Says they always choose S&G for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/FormalGreen3754 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Calls it a classic neighborhood diner in Lakeview.
Show all 14 cited comments
- Recommendsu/hojiboy in r/AskChicago · Dec 2025
Calls this Lincoln-area spot very good.
- Recommendsu/Straight_Lettuce5182 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Names S&G as its breakfast suggestion with no further comment.
- Recommendsu/blackestsea in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Suggests the country skillet as a breakfast choice.
- Recommendsu/Daawggshit in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Calls S&G great, a traditional diner style spot with good skillets, though a little pricey.
- Recommendsu/happilyfour in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Adds their own vote for S&G.
- Recommendsu/Immediate_Apple_7676 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Agrees with the S&G's suggestion and says they love it.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.