Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Forest Park: 1:22 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (708) 771-5276 to confirm.
Location & directions
7401 Madison StreetForest Park, IL 60130
About The Junction Diner
Located at 7401 Madison Street in Forest Park, Illinois, The Junction Diner is a diner. It is one of 31 places to eat and drink we list in Forest Park.
The Junction Diner is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday).
You can visit for dine-in. On the menu: American dishes.
You can reach the team at (708) 771-5276.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner · American
- Address
- 7401 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130
- Phone
- (708) 771-5276
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Junction Diner’s weekday schedule with 10 other diners in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 8:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, later than 70% of them (typical closing time: 6:00 PM).
In total it is open about 62 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 67. 100% of diners in Illinois open on Sundays, and The Junction Diner is one of them.
Compared with 10 other diners in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners across the US
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
We don’t have The Junction Diner’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 42% | $7.95 |
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.56 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.95 |
| Coffee | 35% | $3.00 |
| Chef Salad | 34% | $12.87 |
| French Toast | 33% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 32% | $9.99 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 181 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Junction Diner there are 23 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 53 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), Cafes & Coffee (7), American (6), and Burgers & Fast Food (5).
Competition is light: 1 other diner is within a mile. The closest is Egg Harbor Cafe, 0.6 mi away.
10 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexNRebozo< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeKribi Coffee Air Roastery< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternPetra Falafel< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.2 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Junction Diner's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is The Junction Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, The Junction Diner is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is The Junction Diner located?
The Junction Diner is located at 7401 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130.
What is the phone number of The Junction Diner?
You can call The Junction Diner at (708) 771-5276.
Does The Junction Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Junction Diner. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Junction Diner open late?
No, The Junction Diner usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Junction Diner?
There are 53 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Junction Diner. Nearby options include NRebozo (< 0.1 mi), Subway (< 0.1 mi), and Kribi Coffee Air Roastery (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other diners near The Junction Diner?
1 other diner within a mile. The closest is Egg Harbor Cafe, 0.6 mi away.
How much do diners across the US cost?
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
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