The Twisted Diner

American Restaurants in Waukegan, Illinois

4.8 (17)

Category	American Restaurants
Address	11 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Area	Waukegan, Illinois
Phone	(847) 429-3024
Google rating	4.8 (17)

Hours

Monday	8 am–2 pm
Tuesday	8 am–2 pm
Wednesday	8 am–2 pm
Thursday	8 am–2 pm
Friday	8 am–2 pm
Saturday	8 am–2 pm
Sunday	8 am–2 pm

About The Twisted Diner

Twisted Diner

Welcome to Twisted Diner — where classic American diner culture meets the vibrant spirit of Waukegan.

Inspired by the iconic diners of the 1960s, Twisted Diner is more than a place to eat—it’s an experience. Founded by three owners from different backgrounds—Janessa Rodriguez, Carlos Smith, and Steve Hill—our diner celebrates the diversity that makes our community unique. Every meal, every smile, and every detail reflects the idea that great food brings people together.

From handcrafted comfort food and specialty coffee to refreshing daiquiris and unforgettable themed events, we’ve taken the traditional diner and given it a fresh twist. Our retro atmosphere, family-friendly environment, and commitment to exceptional service

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Paige Astro 9 hours ago

Went today and had a great breakfast! The menu is great - straightforward and delicious! My table had the croissant breakfast sandwich, classic breakfast sandwich, and a strawberry Danish. I also ordered the Boo Latte (specialty iced latte with marshmallow). Everything was delicious! Service was great - friendly, informative, welcoming, quick (but not rushed!). Very reasonable prices! Such a great addition to downtown Waukegan, we will definitely be back!!

Sarah Eck 10 hours ago

Stopped in today for the first time with my son and the whole experience was great! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, Mikayla gave us great service. Such a cute place in downtown Waukegan, I love to see it! ☺️💓 We split the waffle sampler and my son had a shake with it. Definitely looking forward to trying more things on the menu. ☺️

Matt Daniels 16 hours ago

The greetong I received in the door, the service, the coffee, the food- all 10/10. I had an iced latte, Twisted Donut Sandwich and got my buddy a Croissant sandwich. Food came out really fast and staff was very interested and receptive to feedback as any new restaurant should be. I work in a restaurant and I can see when a place is doing the thing right. Twisted is doing the damn thing and I'll definitely be back.

Frederick Rodriguez a day ago

Great location.. Everyone is super cool and welcome and very friendly. The food was fantastic. I recommend the Waukegan short trip In my opinion is extremely good.. I was not disappointed

A Burkey 3 days ago

Was greated & sat right away very friendly. Waiting time on food was long for the sandwiches. Waitr

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Twisted Diner located?

The Twisted Diner is at 11 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, in Waukegan, Illinois. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The Twisted Diner?

The Twisted Diner is listed as an american restaurant.

What are the hours of The Twisted Diner?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–2 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–2 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–2 pm; Thursday: 8 am–2 pm; Friday: 8 am–2 pm; Saturday: 8 am–2 pm; Sunday: 8 am–2 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is The Twisted Diner open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–2 pm.

What is the phone number of The Twisted Diner?

You can call The Twisted Diner at (847) 429-3024.

How is The Twisted Diner rated on Google?

The Twisted Diner has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews.

Does The Twisted Diner have a website?

Yes, the website of The Twisted Diner is thetwisteddinr.com (linked on this page).