The Depot American Diner
The Depot American Diner
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Post #361 - June 12th, 2009, 2:30 pmIf I get there Saturday night and it's closed, what's a good second bet in the area that isn't Klas?
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Post #362 - June 12th, 2009, 2:35 pmPie Lady wrote:If I get there Saturday night and it's closed, what's a good second bet in the area that isn't Klas?
I've found if you call first and they DON'T answer, they are closed. That being said, also close by are a couple of GNR's:
Xni Pec
http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=14803
and La Quebrada
http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=6164"Baseball is like church. Many attend. Few understand." Leo Durocher
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Post #363 - June 12th, 2009, 2:39 pmHow late on saturday night? Freddy's on 16th closes at 7pm.
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Post #364 - June 12th, 2009, 2:44 pmI think about 8, so Freddy's is out, however, I'll be back at some point for the gelato. Maybe it's good they'll be closed by then.
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Post #365 - June 12th, 2009, 3:33 pmBodhi Thai at 6211 W Roosevelt is a very good restaurant, especially if you consult the specials board at the front of the house. They're open until 9:00 M-Th & Su and until 10:00 F and Sa.
Bodhi Thai
708.484.9250"Barbecue sauce is like a beautiful woman. If it’s too sweet, it’s bound to be hiding something."
— Lyle Lovett
"How do you say 'Yum-o' in Swedish? Or is it Swiss? What do they speak in Switzerland?"- Rachel Ray
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Post #366 - June 12th, 2009, 5:34 pmcito wrote:I especially like it when the criticizers get criticized by the zealots, as if their first hand experiences weren't true or valid.
Let's face it--- There are two kinds of people in the world:
1. Those who like to be crapped on.
2. Those who don't.
You're wrong. There are two kinds of people in the world:
1. Those who separate people into two kinds.
2. And those who don't.As a mattra-fact, Pie Face, you are beginning to look almost human. - Barbara Bennett
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Post #367 - June 12th, 2009, 5:37 pmSuzy Creamcheese wrote:cito wrote:I especially like it when the criticizers get criticized by the zealots, as if their first hand experiences weren't true or valid.
Let's face it--- There are two kinds of people in the world:
1. Those who like to be crapped on.
2. Those who don't.
You're wrong. There are two kinds of people in the world:
1. Those who separate people into two kinds.
2. And those who don't.
I read somewhere or other that when newscasters start reporting on each other it means they have run out of newsworthy things to say. I realize LTHers are not newscasters but........................
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Post #368 - June 12th, 2009, 5:44 pmSuzy Creamcheese wrote:cito wrote:I especially like it when the criticizers get criticized by the zealots, as if their first hand experiences weren't true or valid.
Let's face it--- There are two kinds of people in the world:
1. Those who like to be crapped on.
2. Those who don't.
You're wrong. There are two kinds of people in the world:
1. Those who separate people into two kinds.
2. And those who don't.
Like I said, I especially like it when the criticizers get criticized by the zealots.
"Goldie, how many times have I told you guys that I don't want no horsin' around on the airplane?"
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Post #369 - June 12th, 2009, 5:49 pmcito wrote:Like I said, I especially like it when the criticizers get criticized by the zealots.
Sure, you're cute, but are you pretty?
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Post #370 - June 12th, 2009, 6:52 pmI like it when the criticizers whine about criticism from the people criticizing the criticizers for being criticizersWatch Sky Full of Bacon, the Chicago food HD podcast!
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Post #371 - June 12th, 2009, 8:10 pmEvilDoc wrote:juan epstein wrote:they are open whenever they feel like it. their posted hours are meant to be taken theoretically. it's the customers problem for not understanding the abstract nature of time, not the owners. so stop complaining if you go there and it's closed. that's just "the way it is"
Juan, all i have to say to you is, "really.........really, are you @#%&!*% serious?".
as much as i like an honest to goodness old school diner, i have never been to The Depot American Diner. i would love to especially after all the good things that have been said about the food. however, i don't ever plan to go because they are out of my way and i can't be assured that they will be open.
as for people who have gone only to find TDAD closed during their "theoretical" hours, it is their every right to complain because they have been inconvenienced and disappointed.
and to those that defend TDAD's business practices, it is your right as well. but you know what...SAVE IT, i don't care. to those that continue to be loyal customers and not concerned about them being closed when they're supposed to be open, TDAD is very lucky to have great customers such as yourselves.
if the reason they keep sporadic hours because they don't need the business, good for them...for now. but was it not too long ago they needed a fundraiser?? i mean, WTF. if they have other "valid" reasons for the unscheduled closings, then i retract my comment. otherwise, i don't plan on going to the next fundraiser either.
what i was trying to get across was dripping with sarcasm. how that was misunderstood is beyond me. anyway, i give this place another year (at best) if they continue this nonsense. that's a shame because it seems from the posts here that the food is very good. the quality of the food will not overcome their mistreatment of customers.
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Post #372 - June 12th, 2009, 9:44 pmBut seriously...
I had the tomato soup the other day and it was awesome (I Love Soup)! Creamy, thick and a nice tomato flavor. The small roll on the side was a nice touch as well.
Sometimes I prefer good old oyster crackers though...
I have been working the favorites too hard and I am going to move onto the specials."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #373 - June 12th, 2009, 9:55 pmPanther in the Den wrote:I had the tomato soup the other day and it was awesome (I Love Soup)! Creamy, thick and a nice tomato flavor. The small roll on the side was a nice touch as well.
Hey, I also had the tomato soup, but got no roll. Now I'm really mad!!!!
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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Post #374 - June 12th, 2009, 10:08 pmjuan epstein wrote:because it seems from the posts here that the food is very good. the quality of the food will not overcome their mistreatment of customers.
So you have not actually been to Depot Diner................................
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Post #375 - June 12th, 2009, 10:28 pmCan we get back to the food?
It's a diner, call first and make sure they answer, is the take away IMHO.
I appreciate those of you who went, and discovered that their hours aren't always as posted, alerting the rest of the community.
Does anything else about this need to be said?
Now can we get back to what unites us? (Man I hope I duck before I get punched for being the girl in the middle
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Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
Horto In Urbs- Falling in love with Urban Vegetable Gardening
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Post #376 - June 13th, 2009, 12:59 amjuan epstein wrote:EvilDoc wrote:juan epstein wrote:they are open whenever they feel like it. their posted hours are meant to be taken theoretically. it's the customers problem for not understanding the abstract nature of time, not the owners. so stop complaining if you go there and it's closed. that's just "the way it is"
Juan, all i have to say to you is, "really.........really, are you @#%&!*% serious?".
as much as i like an honest to goodness old school diner, i have never been to The Depot American Diner. i would love to especially after all the good things that have been said about the food. however, i don't ever plan to go because they are out of my way and i can't be assured that they will be open.
as for people who have gone only to find TDAD closed during their "theoretical" hours, it is their every right to complain because they have been inconvenienced and disappointed.
and to those that defend TDAD's business practices, it is your right as well. but you know what...SAVE IT, i don't care. to those that continue to be loyal customers and not concerned about them being closed when they're supposed to be open, TDAD is very lucky to have great customers such as yourselves.
if the reason they keep sporadic hours because they don't need the business, good for them...for now. but was it not too long ago they needed a fundraiser?? i mean, WTF. if they have other "valid" reasons for the unscheduled closings, then i retract my comment. otherwise, i don't plan on going to the next fundraiser either.
what i was trying to get across was dripping with sarcasm. how that was misunderstood is beyond me. anyway, i give this place another year (at best) if they continue this nonsense. that's a shame because it seems from the posts here that the food is very good. the quality of the food will not overcome their mistreatment of customers.
DOHHHHHH, my bad.
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Post #377 - June 13th, 2009, 5:09 ampairs4life wrote:Can we get back to the food?
I.
I, for one, want to get back to phone talk.I'm not Angry, I'm hungry.
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Post #378 - June 13th, 2009, 6:27 amAngrySarah wrote:pairs4life wrote:Can we get back to the food?
I.
I, for one, want to get back to phone talk.
Okay, okay, phone & food
Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
Horto In Urbs- Falling in love with Urban Vegetable Gardening
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Post #379 - June 13th, 2009, 8:07 amG Wiv wrote:juan epstein wrote:because it seems from the posts here that the food is very good. the quality of the food will not overcome their mistreatment of customers.
So you have not actually been to Depot Diner................................
i would have if i knew they'd be open, but that's a gamble i'm not willing to risk the finite amount of free time i have. if others have time to kill, great. and if this place succeeds, good for them but i doubt it if they keep it up. also, closing early because you're slow isn't being eccentric, it's being lazy and inconsiderate of your customers. there are thousands of places in this town that stay open to closing time despite being slow. do you not think they want to leave when it's slow? they don't because they respect and value their customers.
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Post #380 - June 13th, 2009, 9:40 amI'm still mad at them for running out of doughnuts on my birthday. On my birthday. I expect a higher standard of service than that.As a mattra-fact, Pie Face, you are beginning to look almost human. - Barbara Bennett
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Post #381 - June 13th, 2009, 2:09 pmBastards, all of them.
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Post #382 - June 13th, 2009, 3:36 pmSuzy Creamcheese wrote:I'm still mad at them for running out of doughnuts on my birthday. On my birthday. I expect a higher standard of service than that.seebee wrote:I secretly like the bread pudding MORE than the donuts.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #383 - June 14th, 2009, 10:13 amI just call before I go and then i know whether to make the drive.
I've had the pot roast sammich 4 times and its been immaculate twice. . and alittle dry in some parts the last two times (but still a great meal)
Does anybody know why this is? Is there a best time to go to eat it straight after it's cooked?
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Post #384 - June 14th, 2009, 11:32 amI went yesterday and had the rib special - the ribs were way too fatty but the chicken soup that came with was superb - full of dark meat and lots of herbs. Sadly I didn't have room for the egg cream but on the way home I realized the blue line is less than a mile away! Finally, an easy way to get here.
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Post #385 - June 14th, 2009, 1:35 pmConsider yourself lucky. I've eaten there 4 or 5 times, and they have never had any left.What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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Post #386 - June 14th, 2009, 9:34 pmCogito wrote:Consider yourself lucky. I've eaten there 4 or 5 times, and they have never had any left.
What time are you there at?
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Post #387 - June 15th, 2009, 7:18 amAnyone else waiting for someone (who gets there when they are closed) to try that taqueria across the street?
There's an ice cream shop next door if it turns out to be horrendous.
We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #388 - June 15th, 2009, 8:26 amseebee wrote:Anyone else waiting for someone (who gets there when they are closed) to try that taqueria across the street?
There's an ice cream shop next door if it turns out to be horrendous.
Even though I am in the area I have not stopped at the taqueria as of yet but one day chatting with the beautiful and gracious Annemarie she mentioned that often they will swap meals with the owner there.
While it is a shame that some have visited when The Depot is not open there are a couple of awesome alternatives within a mile...
The GNR and Chicago favorite Freddy's Pizza and ...
the new, inexpensive and very good Bodhi Thai Bistro.
There is no reason to leave the area disappointed!"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #389 - June 15th, 2009, 10:50 amGhazi wrote:Cogito wrote:Consider yourself lucky. I've eaten there 4 or 5 times, and they have never had any left.
What time are you there at?
Last Monday, 1pm. What does it matter, if they're out, they're out.What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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Post #390 - June 15th, 2009, 11:31 amCogito wrote:Ghazi wrote:Cogito wrote:Consider yourself lucky. I've eaten there 4 or 5 times, and they have never had any left.
What time are you there at?
Last Monday, 1pm. What does it matter, if they're out, they're out.
Well it matters to me if there's a pattern of no pot roast sammy at a certain time, then i'll be sure to avoid that time. . . i need my fix.
