Damn - that's some good grilled cheese! My date ordered the grilled cheese with bacon ($9) and it was pretty darned good. No Kraft singles here! Super buttery and perfectly grilled without being burned. Lots of tasty bacon. I tried the grilled chicken sandwich ($11) without the onions. The chicken was generous, moist and juicy and the basil pesto and sauteed mushrooms were great. Added a little mayo because I like my sandwiches saucy. The cream soda was A-mazing! Served up in a classic glass bottle with a straw, it has a cute nostalgic flair. Plus, it just tastes better this way. Servers were very friendly and speedy and made us feel welcome.
The only bummer was that the sound system was broken so we couldn't listen to the usual 50's and 60's music, which I love. Oh, and my side salad was pretty sad. Just some wilted mixed greens with no other veggies and only one type of dressing available. The fries were not bad, though.
I wish it was a bit busier, because the food here is really far superior to anything I've had at Fran's, Golden Griddle, or Mars.
I can't believe I found an affordable, unpretentious and delicious diner in Yorkville. I will definitely go back. Hopefully the sound system will be working.