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Bayan Ko Diner

Bayan Ko Diner

Eat Local in Chicago

4.6 294 Google reviews$20–30

+1 773 915 31 171820 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60613 · Ravenswood

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Where to find them

1820 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60613

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About

Bayan Ko Diner is an independently owned Filipino | Cuban restaurant in Chicago founded by Chef Lawrence Letrero, who is Filipino & his partner Raquel Quadreny who is Cuban. Their menu is a combination of dishes from their heritage, inspiration from family recipes, and chef Lawrence's experience with contemporary American cooking. We are a welcoming & positive meeting space in our community where family and friends can gather and enjoy a delicious meal.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as Asian-owned
  • Identifies as Latino-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite

Hours

Monday
9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Friday
9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Saturday
9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sunday
9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM

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