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Is Dove's Luncheonette Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Dove's Luncheonette is listed open on doveschicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Dove's Luncheonette's own website listed current operating hours and an active online-ordering option, matching Google Places' operational status for the Damen Avenue address.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On the episode "Blue Plate Special," Dove's Luncheonette was featured for its Southern-inspired Mexican diner fare, paired with mezcal cocktails and other drinks. Dove's Luncheonette is a neighborhood diner located on North Damen Avenue in Chicago's Wicker Park area, and describes itself on its own website as a neighborhood spot serving Southern-inspired Mexican dishes alongside mezcal cocktails. The diner also promotes weekend brunch specials on its website. According to the restaurant's website, checked 2026-09-09, Dove's listed current hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, and the site offered online ordering. Google Places separately lists the Damen Avenue location's business status as operational.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 12, Episode 4
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Blue Plate Special
What was featured
Southern-inspired Mexican diner dishes and mezcal cocktails
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Dove's Luncheonette

Frequently asked questions

Is Dove's Luncheonette still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Dove's Luncheonette is listed open on doveschicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Dove's Luncheonette after Food Paradise?

On the episode "Blue Plate Special," Dove's Luncheonette was featured for its Southern-inspired Mexican diner fare, paired with mezcal cocktails and other drinks. As of September 2026, Dove's Luncheonette is listed open on doveschicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Dove's Luncheonette located?

1545 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Dove's Luncheonette?

Season 12, Episode 4 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Blue Plate Special”.

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Visit info

Address
1545 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Venue type
diner
Official website
doveschicago.com

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