The Golden Apple, Lakeview
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Golden Apple receives breakfast recommendations for French toast, pancakes and a familiar diner meal. One diner specifically likes the countryside skillet. Another finds the food only adequate and goes mainly for the nostalgic atmosphere, while a separate commenter prefers nearby S&G after disappointing food here. The breakfast appeal is stronger than any claim that nostalgia guarantees exceptional cooking.
Address
Golden Apple Grille & Breakfast House, 2971 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pancakes, French toast
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/pedanticlawyer in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Also suggests Golden Apple as another option for late breakfast.
- Recommendsu/chigal10 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Suggests the Golden Apple at Lincoln and Southport as a late-night breakfast option.
- Recommendsu/jdude_97 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Recommends it and points to a radio episode about it.
- Recommendsu/Yawny_shawny822 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2024
Recommends the Lincoln location as a pick, listed alongside a Ravenswood spot.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Lists Golden Apple among late-night breakfast places without further comment.
- Mixedu/blackcoffeegoldheart in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023ambience
Recommended mainly for the nostalgia of a 24-hour diner; says the food is okay.
- Recommendsu/Traditional_Bit7262 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Describes the Golden Apple on Lincoln as a traditional American-style breakfast spot.
- Recommendsu/PalmPilot_Pioneer in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Suggests Golden Apple for a traditional diner breakfast.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/siguelobailando7 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Answers the parent's question by calling the pancakes at this diner excellent.
- Recommendsu/StamosMania in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
Lists it among three suggested places without comment.
- Contextu/lerxstlifeson in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Lists Golden Apple with Golden Nugget as a breakfast place that still exists, with no direct praise.
- Recommendsu/CrackerIslandCactus in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Recommends it and lists a hobo banquet plus pancakes, blintzes and pie.
- Recommendsu/Fit_Ganache_8926 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Includes Golden Apple in a trio of breakfast suggestions.
- Caveatu/dogbert617 in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Has had food issues there and prefers the nearby S&G.
- Recommendsu/Current-Position-452 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Names Golden Apple as a direct answer to the breakfast request.
- Recommendsu/spade_andarcher in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Calls the countryside skillet their favorite hangover breakfast there, a loaded hash brown and egg skillet they've ordered most often.
- Recommendsu/basedgod1184 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Calls its French toast top-tier.
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