Steak n Egger
6 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicago, r/chicagofood6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Steak 'n Egger receives breakfast recommendations across Chicago, including its Cermak location. Diners suggest it for inexpensive, old-school breakfast food, and one visitor reports a good meal after arriving by chance. One commenter describes it as an old-fashioned diner while another appreciates the price. Comparisons with Waffle House concern the food rather than a connection between the businesses.
Address
Steak & Egger, 1174 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Pancakes
- Best for
- Breakfast
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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.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Lengthiness_4825 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
Offers the name alone as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/oceandocent in r/chicago · May 2025
Now prefers this diner over a former regular choice.
- Recommendsu/dabup in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026
Suggests Steak n Egger too as another option for the same question.
- Recommendsu/ocshawn in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026price
Describes Steak 'n Egger as an old-school diner and gives a rough pancake price.
- Recommendsu/DhalsimZangief in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Ate there once by chance and judged it good.
- Recommendsu/hrdass in r/chicagofood · Nov 2026price
Names Steak n Egger among west side spots that are affordable for a budget breakfast.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.