The New Modern Grill is at 3171 N. Halsted Street on the corner of Belmont. There is nothing new or modern about this grill, but it is a blast from the past! We were greeted with a warm hello from Chris, the owner's nephew. It is just an old fashioned diner, about 40 years old. Only a few tables, and some well-worn leather stools at the counter, it is nothing fancy but the food is really good. The menu is on the wall behind the counter, and we had breakfast (grits available until 11 am!), lunch and dinner looked pretty good to us also.
Hank had eggs over easy with ham and hash browns and Elyse had French toast. The food was wonderful. The eggs were done perfectly and the hash browns were not greasy and done just right. Elyse said that her French Toast was done exactly as she likes it, with the right amount of cinnamon and soaked perfectly with eggs, and a side of bacon. But here is the best part...with drinks and tip breakfast cost us $15. An amazing value for a good meal in the neighborhood!
We are going to go back again, maybe for lunch this time. Burgers were $3 or $4, and if they are anywhere as good as breakfast, look out!!
