Strat’s Diner

I would like to, one day, live in a world where every burger… is a Strats burger.
If I could eat any burger, at any time, it would be a Strats burger.
If I could only have one last burger for the rest of my life… It would be 4 Strat burgers.
Thank you, Strat’s.

First time visit to Strat’s recently, brought there by a family member. He said he’d never had a bad meal there. True, I’m sure, and then some! I love when a business does first-​rate work, whatever they do, and this is that kind of business.
We had great food, fun with the vintage-​items décor, and a good feeling from the warm welcome and enthusiasm of the man in charge. Was that you Mr. Strat :) ?
The family member who brought us had his usuals – double cheeseburger, hot dog, and fries – and he was as happy as he says he always is at Strat’s.
We also tried the ruben, based in part on the menu board’s announcement that the corned beef is roasted snd sliced there. Also the corned beef and pastrami combo, recommended by another customer in line, who couldn’t wait to get his latest one.
Both sandwiches were great and came with a-​mazing potato salad. Wish I’d thought to ask if I could get a family-​sized container to take home: (
Mr. Strat (?) came around to the tables with samples of their soft serve ice cream – nice gesture and yummy taste. We were too stuffed to eat any other sweets then, but we took home three of their desserts – an unexpected pistachio cake, a rich chocolate cake, and a brownie I would have been proud of making – and were very happy to eat them later!
Eager to return and still thanking our family ring leader who took us there

The times that I’ve been here are always positive! Came here to eat first during a car show, had a great selection of desserts. Then came later on with my boyfriend to have a burger. They’re a little small for someone with a big appetite, and so he actually needed to make a second order! We were lucky enough to come in on a night the owner was there, real nice guy and very interactive with us. He suggested the grilled cheese with ham. I was hesitant, I didn’t think that sounded filling at all for him… but was I wrong. They do not skimp out on the ingredients, and it was the perfect second order for him. Nice and filling, flavorful fresh meat. I look forward to coming back each time, I’d recommend to anyone

This place has such a cool interior, the staff was very friendly, and the food was great! I eaten the grilled chicken pita, loooove me some taziaki (i dont know how that’s spelled). I also like how they switched to fresh cut frys! My favorite above all things is strangely their sausage pizza– I don’t eat sausage pizza anywhere else but they use big chunks and it’s just the bomb. The shakes are pretty great too. Cool place to bring kids or friends from out of town.

Went through the drive through today, and got two hot dogs, fries and drink.
Price was fine, and the service was good, but the food was less than expected.
Hot dog was boring and had no taste. Fries where way under cooked. I kept looking in the bag for one that was actually cooked, and never found one. Only ended up eating 4 or 5 fries.

Very cool place with diner antiques spread out all over the place. My double cheese burger was great. Served with all the standard fixing’ plus grilled onions. It was a greasy, drippy, sloppy bundle of goodness. Then I had to try the hot dog because one of the Unilocal pics said it was in the Vienna Hall of Fame… well, they had better revisit this place because it was one of the worst hot dogs I ever had. In fairness the dog was probably ok but the bun was not steamed… almost stale and the whole package was just barely luke warm. It’s pretty hard to mess up a Chicago dog but they did. Very disappointing. Back on the plus side I loved the skin on fries.

Fries were fantastic and plentiful. I had the steak sandwich and would have enjoyed it more if it hadn’t been smothered with cheese and peppers. By itself, the steak was good. Not crowded during lunch time which was great for us but not necessarily a good sign.
It’s unpretentious. I’ll go back and next time order the hamburger everyone else likes so much.

I decided to check out Strat’s Diner today after hearing positive things from a friend. And holy smokes, am I glad that I did! My Reuben was world class and maybe the MOST DELICIOUS thing i’ve eaten in a while. To top it off, it came with a side of potato salad which tasted like it was made by my mother.
So, so, so good, I can’t emphasis this enough! I absolutely recommend Stat’s Diner to anyone with taste buds.
10 out of 10, will eat again.

We dined in.
Fresh cut fries, a ruben, and cheesy double burger is what my family and I had the other day; they were freshly made and hot when we received them. The folks behind the counter were nice and said «thank you». Diner was clean and décor was very pleasing to the eye with the planes hanging from the ceiling and old gas pump around the corner. Ladies bathroom was clean. Great for all ages! We will return.

Nice classic car drive-​thru. I saw all types and models. Fun to people watch too.
Food was cool!

It’s just a quick hot dog but I’ve had better.
Really, the bun was almost a bit stale, cracking, in Chicago! Properly steamed and fresh doesn’t crack.
The dog was snappy a good thing but I ordered a hot dog w everything and fries… got served a Duke Dog, aka fries on the dog.
So after I peeled them off and pinched the bun back together I took my photo… I’ll travel farther for my hot dogs!

Stopped by with the family. Our 3 and 6 year old loved the décor. If your family loves playing ispy, this is the place! Also a train running around the ceiling as outdoor seating for when the weather is nice.
Food wise, the burgers are not frozen but I’ll have to admit, the ¹⁄₃ patty felt more like a ¼lb. Taste was great. Fries where a little too soggy for my taste. Kid’s wanted Cheese pizza slices but they were out. Ended up getting a hot dog for the girl and a $ 4.00+ cheeseburger for the boy (no kids sizes on the burgers)
Super nice treat in the end for the family as they delivered a tasting of soft serve ice-​cream to the table for the four of us.

Good, fresh food, made to order. Yes, the onion rings are frozen, but they do have fresh-​cut fries if you ask for them. Burgers are great, pastrami is great, and they have specials all the time.

Love this place! The owner is very personable too! They use quality products and have a large selection of food for all.
Grilled chicken pita is awesome!
They also have a home made pistachio bunt cake that is REDICK!

I went to Strat’s for Unilocal’s Burger Binge Week, and I wasn’t too upset that the $ 5 burger check-​in deal wasn’t working. Ruby O’s review and photo already had me sold on the ham & cheese melt.
This sandwich was amazing. What’s better than a greasy, toasted sandwich with ham and lots of melty, gooey cheese? I think the cheese was a combination of mozzarella and American.
I also ordered fries. The fries were limp, soggy, and there were a few in the bag that were still firm, like an uncooked potato. I still ate them, but I would not order fries at Strat’s again.
I was only behind one car in the drive-​thru, and the wait was a lot longer than drive-​thru service usually is. The wait at the drive-​thru is comparable to waiting for food at Culver’s — it’s cooked to order, so be patient. I didn’t go inside, but it looked like a cute 1950s diner from the outside.
Sandwich, good.
Fries, bad.
If you’re looking to mix it up and are tired of the other drive-​thru options, and want some greasy grub, I’d give Strat’s another shot.

I’m just going to preface this by saying maybe eat here on a cheat day…
With that being said, the cheeseburger I had was absolutely delicious. Was it greasy? Sure. Did I want another? You bet.
My experience at Strat’s was simply a drive-​thru run so keep that in mind. The restaurant itself is flashy and resembles and old school drive in diner which is fun. The menu was a lot more basic than I was expecting, but I didn’t mind the simplicity.
My husband and I originally came here because they were listed as a participant in Unilocal’s Burger Binge week. Sadly, the $ 5 check-​in offer was not posted like we thought, but we had our minds set on those burgers anyway so on we went.
The drive through took longer than I’m used to, but I guess they don’t claim to be fast food. Their burger is well worth the way though friends, so hang in there.
We both ordered cheeseburgers and a large fry order to split. It wasn’t until I got to the window that I saw a sticker that said house made crinkle cut fries available on request. Bummer! Totally would have ordered those. Next time.
The burger itself was juicy and amazing. The bun was great and toppings were on point. It should be noted that the burgers automatically come with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and grilled onions. The combo was great for me (my husband though is not a fan of tomatoes). I highly suggest keeping those grilled onions on there! Yum.
The fries were not my fave unfortunately. They were a little too flimsy and soggy for my liking. While the taste itself was alright, I couldn’t get past the texture.
All in all, if you’re craving a good burger (and don’t mind a little grease), stop by Strat’s Diner!

I was in the area and gave them a gander. I didn’t enjoy it enough to return, but it wasn’t dreadful. Single cheeseburgers are hand formed and fresh. Raw Onion, Tomato, Lettuce is how I judge a burger. I prefer Hamburger Heaven’s burger.
The Fresh cut fries were too soggy for my liking, but had anticipated taking them home. They’ll crisp up nicely. Onion Rings seemed to be generic and the barbecue sauce, which is provided, was a nice touch vs ketchup.

The food here was great. Tasty burgers, seasoned fries at a moderate price! The ambiance of the restaurant was a cool fifties theme. I didn’t take pics of it because I want you too experience it firsthand! There is a Unilocal event here tomorrow. Don’t miss it!

Yep it is good. World’s Best Reuben… I agree! Co-​Workers grab a burger & italian beef and they loved it! The fries were fabulous as well, fresh cut, yummm!
–Recommend getting the juice for the italian beef–
The atmosphere is great. Lots to look at see. All sorts of timeless décor to view.
Great job Strat! We will be back!

I’ve been going to Strats for years now. I’ve always been a fan.
I usually grab a burger or a hot dog both of which are super solid. My parents actually really enjoy the rubens there as well. To me the best thing they have is the cheesy fries. The fries alone are very good, prefect amount of crispness and still nice and soft inside. Then when you add cheese on top, it makes for awesomeness.
I would say that if you’re driving by you should stop on it, very good place with a nice retro throwback theme.