One Illinois Diner Just Landed Among America’s 10 Most Popular

A new study just revealed the most popular diners in the U.S., and people care about things like this. Here's why:

U.S. diner searches have risen 448% in the past year, so hungry restaurant-goers are looking for the next great place to eat.

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The Surging Popularity of the Classic American Diner

Using Google Reviews, Instagram posts, TikTok mentions, and online searches, researchers analyzed the best of the best.

The study says Sunliner Diner in Gulf Shores, Alabama, a hot spot for Illinois folks to spring break or summer vacation, was named the very best diner in the U.S.

Blueberry Hill in Las Vegas was named the second-best. Nevada was represented twice on the list, along with a couple of places in Georgia and spots in Maine, Arizona, and Washington.

One restaurant from Illinois ranked in the top 10, too.

Little Goat Diner ranked sixth nationally and has been around for over a decade.

From acclaimed Chicago chef Stephanie Izard, Little Goat Diner has been described as "Girl & The Goat's (Izard's other restaurant) diner sibling" by Thrillist.

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Chicago's Little Goat Diner Snags a Top 10 Spot Nationally

Located at 3325 North Southport Avenue, Little Goat Diner blends the feel of a classic American diner with more modern, chef-driven influences. Having been to Girl & The Goat for dinner recently, I'm thinking I need to make plans to try this place too.

Have you been to Little Goat Diner? Is it worth the trek from Rockford to Chicago for a great diner meal?