Donny's Diner

We have been serving up fresh breakfast, broasted chicken, burgers, comfort foods and hometown hospitality every single day at donny's diner.

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Whether it's a quick breakfast before heading off to work, lunch/dinner after visiting area attractions or meeting the Family for dinner, we will treat you like part of the Family when you come into donny's diner to enjoy the classic american diner Experience. Generous portions and fresh-cooked meals are what make Us unique!

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Hearty dishes that bring back the warmth of home, made fresh daily.

Broasted Chicken

hand-battered and freshly broasted to give you that crispy outside/ juicy inside taste.

A colorful breakfast platter featuring fluffy pancakes, eggs, bacon, and hash browns on a vintage diner table.

A stacked cheeseburger with fresh lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese, served with crispy fries in a retro diner setting.

Breakfast Platters

eggs (scrambled, over easy, etc.), pancakes, omelets, hash browns, sausage, bacon and many other great diner breakfast dishes made fresh each day!

the best of comfort food like cheeseburgers, melts, wraps and loaded sandwiches.

Burgers & Sandwiches

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At donny's diner, we bring small-town america to Gurnee with an inviting atmosphere, friendly staff and a focus on making all of our meals from scratch throughout the day. With a reputation for fantastic breakfasts and our world-famous broasted chicken, we've quickly become the go-to spot for locals, commuters and travelers alike!

The Ultimate Small-town Diner Experience

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Why Our Customers Love Donny's Diner

Early breakfast hours
Fresh-cooked meals
Family-friendly atmosphere
Convenient location along US.-41
Large portions
Friendly service from locals

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Our signature broasted chicken is hand-battered and made from scratch daily to ensure that perfectly crispy exterior paired with a tender interior. It's by far one of our most popular comfort food options and a must-try if you've never had it before.

Home of the World-famous Broasted Chicken

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Breakfast that's Worth Getting Up For

Kick-start your day with some of our classic diner breakfast staples such as pancakes, omelets, biscuits and gravy, scrambled or fried eggs any style, hash browns, bacon, sausage and much more...all made fresh daily in our kitchen!

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