Citrus Diner

I’ve been here many times for breakfast, today was my first chance to get lunch here. I received the same great service and great food that I had on my breakfast visits. The wait staff was very friendly and anticipated my needs. My Patty Melt was cooked to perfection and the chicken vegetable soup was really, really good. I really recommend The Citrus Diner for it’s great food and even greater service.

Amazing service, amazing food, and amazing décor. The chicken tortilla soup is delicious and my salad was even better! Friendly place where they make you feel welcome and at home. Would recommend to everyone! I would eat here everyday for breakfast and lunch!

It was highly recommended, but we found it just «okay.» Service was a bit slow and the portions were mediocre. Don’t think we’ll be going back.

We’ve gone back several times since my last review in May. The food is still very good as is the service. We’ll be back.

a wonderful brunch spot in the suburbs!

A new baby on the block has certainly set our Unilocaling back a bit! Catching up on some places we’ve visited before and after doctor’s appointments, births (well just ONE of those), shopping for essentials (and plenty of nonessentials).
Citrus Diner is a place near the hospital we hit a handful of times. Standard fare, nothing too special but definitely a reliable bite to eat. Free wifi was a bonus to get some work done and we didn’t feel hounded to get out once we were done.
Was VERY dead in the off hours.

We’ve now had a rep bring the Citrus Diner twice in two weeks, which I am totally ok with. Again, I’ve never been in the restaurant (though I hope to go eventually). The first time they brought us lunch, I ordered the parvo frio (basically avocado, cheese, turkey, something else on wheat bread). As simple as it was, it was delicious. I would order it again. However, everyone else seemed to have really tasty looking sandwiches that I would like to try as well. Others have ordered «avalon sunset» or «honey bear» sandwiches. The first time we got it, they came with fries.
The next time, the rep brought a plate of sandwiches. I had half a burrito wrap which was amazing! Unfortunately by the time I got to the platter, there was only one half left. I would’ve liked to eat a full order. They came with their sweet potato and regular potato hand cut potato chips. I could eat a whole bag of those by myself. The regular potato chips were delicious and hit the spot. The sweet potato chips were sweet, but not so much that it felt like a dessert.
Hopefully in the next two weeks at my current rotation pharm reps will bring the Citrus diner again!

Went here on a morning date with my Mr. W.
Friendly place… MAN do they get BUSY at lunch time. Food was simple and tasty… Not full of flavor but not overly boring as well!
Will return for sure!

I love it here, fresh ingredients, clean environment, they have great selections, get the flavored coffee it’s always on point, great wait staff, all around my favorite breakfast place

This was my favorite eat in Chicago during our visit and I will be sure to come back the next time I’m in town!
I was not expecting much as this place is hidden in an outdoor mall and had relatively fewer reviews (albeit high ratings) compared to the other über popular places in the big city; But as we drove up Saturday morning — the mall parking lot was empty, all but the location of the Citrus café.
The first thing that we connected with was the interior decorating job. Well done! Simple, but refreshing. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and quick to bring out our food.
The food, THE FOOD — Amazing. Generous portions, but not over-​powering. I had the Greek Omelette which was fenom. Also at my table which were delish. Blueberry pancakes, French toast… Yes, Citrus; I will come back for you.

We came by for Mother’s day, and were told that there would be a 5 minute wait. After waiting over 45 minutes, we decided to leave and find somewhere more accommodating.
I normally would not mind a wait, but being with two seniors, and it being lunch time, this was just absurd. Manager and servers did little to help or inform us of the wait.

This diner used to be the Moon Dance Diner… about a year ago it closed for remodeling and re-​emerged as The Citrus Diner. It is an excellent breakfast place… clean, new booths and tables, a very expansive menu, and excellent service.
When we visited we had Plain Jane Pancakes (two nice big malty buttermilk pancakes that came out steaming) and the strawberry waffle (three nice little waffle boats filled with sliced strawberries). Both dishes were done to order and served hot and fresh. The coffee was especially good and free flowing.
Since it is named The Citrus Diner you have to try the orange juice… it was very good and you won’t be disappointed… you can even order it by the carafe for your whole table. Next time we are by we’ll try the brunch/​lunch items. This is a good place worth returning to.

My husband and I both had Friday off work (!!!), and were excited to take our 2yo out for a family breakfast. I found Citrus Diner on Unilocal and was impressed by the high reviews. Plus it’s five min from our house — nice!
Décor is bright and clean, and wait staff fast and friendly. I opted for the Avocado Pan Skillet, my husband the Cinnamon French Toast, and our daughter a large choc chip pancake (we ate her bacon;) Everything was FRESH, hot, and tasty. Nothing was greasy or drowning in oil; just the opposite. My one complaint is the potatoes — they were just… blah. And I love great, well-​seasoned potatoes, they add a great deal to the meal. Perhaps they’ll eventually change them up. I couldn’t let the remainder of my kid’s pancake go to waste, so I finished it off, SO chocolately and syrupy good. Would certainly recommend Citrus to friends — a yummy way to start the day!

First time dinning here and we loved it!!! The place has a fresh atmosphere and delicious food. The Avocado Pan Skillet was amazing. Also the coconut pancakes are delish and out of the ordinary. Definitely will be coming back for more!

Had breakfast with family here on a Friday morning. Really enjoyed the fresh squeezed orange juice. Also had the crabby Benny eggs Benedict with crab cakes. Very good hollandaise sauce and quite tasty combination. Girlfriend tried the zucchini bread pancakes which were absolutely amazing — would highly recommend these for anybody trying to figure out what to order. Service was good and quick and attentive. Would definitely come back to this place again if I lived in Illinois.

Preparing for a long day includes a good meal! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I feel like we just don’t prepare ourselves sufficiently with a good breakfast most days! My friend and I did so at a new (to me) place called the Citrus Diner a couple weeks ago…
I ordered the Hakunna Frittata. It’s an open faced omelet made with 3 eggs and stuffed with spinach, tomato, mushrooms, and asparagus, then topped with goat cheese served with breakfast potatoes and buttered English muffin for $ 9.25. It was a pretty regular dish. There was very little seasoning letting me pepper it all to my delight. The potatoes were the freezer kind brought back to life.
My friend got the 2 Eggs Your Way with fruit and toast. Apparently, this is what he always orders when he hits up this joint. Hey, there is nothing wrong with some regularity in one’s life. ;)
All-​in-​all, this is a good standard breakfast join for a weekender to hit up on occasion. The service was friendly and quick!

Just opened two months ago in the west suburbs? Had to try it!
First impression upon walking in was fresh, clean and bright. You just feel happy when you walk in because you’re surrounded by a yellow, orange and green theme. How can you not feel happy with that color scheme?!
Bf ordered the Lean Machine, and I ordered the Crabby Benny and substituted the avocado for spinach. Crabby Benny was absolutely delish… so much that it has warranted a 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th visit now!
I generally order the orange juice also. Love the fact that it’s fresh-​squeezed!
And take one of the colorful mints with you when you leave if you’re a fan of soft mints like me. I always feel guilty when I take 4 — 5 mints, but at least I’m not taking the whole basket and dumping them in my purse, right?
A must-​try in the west burbs!

I had the avocado pan with egg whites. Delicious! It was light and tasty which is refreshing.
The décor is bright and festive which makes the feel of the restaurant feel the same. Staff was super friendly and accommodating.

The vibe in this diner is so fresh and fun. I’m a sucker for good branding and everything is executed wonderfully. The diner has bright colors & white walls. Cheerful hosts & wait staff. Ordered the ba-​ba-​Benny & the eggs (Benedict) with honey ham. Food came out quick and coffee was amazing. Even with my cream & sugar I can taste the flavor.
Great family spot as well!

When I learned that my beloved Moondance Diner was closed, I was devastated. I called my favorite brunching partner (my momma) to break the news, and she took it much better than I did.
«Ame… That place had gotten a little shabby.»
«But the food!»
«Food was great, but the booths had holes.»
«They did?»
«And it was dusty. And the paint was chipping. And tired.»
Soooo I guess I had sort of turned my head from the fact that Moondance had become kind of a dump, but alas. When I learned Citrus opened, I was pensive. What if it sucked? What if their «organic spin» on Moondance’s menu was unsatisfactory? WHAT IF THEY HAD PAINTED THE TIRED PAINT AN UGLY COLOR?! Listen, I get attached.
So last weekend, my mom and I ventured in to try it. The place was so fresh, clean, and inviting! Bright white walls with a predictably citrus colored theme of bright orange, yellow, etc. Much of the staff have remained the same, and thank goodness — because they’re great. A quick peek at the menu revealed that nothing awesome had changed — all that delicious food was the same. They’ve added a few fun things — like organic coffee, that I didn’t try but will next time, and a fresh-​squeezing orange juice machine, which I didn’t try because I’m 30 now and everything delicious and wonderful gives me heartburn. Ah, to get old.
I got my old MD favorite — the calypso omelet, breakfast potatoes with cheese, and an English muffin. Food was fresh, fast, and delish. Still chock full of fresh avocado slices, covered in enticing melty cheese, and completely delicious. My mom got the calypso as well and was completely happy with her order. Husband got the bacon waffle and thought it was dry, but the man refuses to use syrup and is also extraordinarily crabby before noon, so I’m chalking that up to his preference, not their quality.
The new owner (I think, she was hostessing and running around and being generally bubbly and in-​charge-​y) was lovely, effervescent, and polite to everyone.
All in all, Citrus has stripped away the tired aura that Moondance Diner had lingering about it, without removing all the things that had made it a Hinsdale area staple for so long. Can’t wait to go back and enjoy my old favorites in a new atmosphere.