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Is Little Goat Diner Still Open? Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Little Goat Diner is listed open on littlegoatchicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Little Goat Diner's own site returned HTTP 200 with an HTTP last-modified header of 2026-09-05, a 2026 copyright notice, 2026 references in visible page text, and a working reservation/takeout system as of the 2026-09-08 site check.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Stretchy Pants Required" featured Little Goat Diner, chef Stephanie Izard's globally inspired diner in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, opened as the casual counterpart to her flagship restaurant Girl & the Goat. The restaurant operates at 3325 North Southport Avenue. A 2026-09-08 check of the restaurant's website (littlegoatchicago.com) found the page live with an HTTP last-modified date of 2026-09-05, a 2026 copyright notice, and 2026 references in the visible page text, along with working reservation and takeout ordering links. The site currently promotes a running "Sundae Monday" dessert deal tied to entree orders after 4 p.m., indicating actively maintained, current promotions rather than a static or abandoned page.

Little Goat Diner, chef Stephanie Izard's all-day diner in Chicago's West Loop at 820 W. Randolph St., appeared in the 'Sensational Sandwiches' episode of All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate. Food Network's own episode page and IMDb list the diner among the segment's restaurants, and TVFoodMaps ties the appearance to a stacked club sandwich that Anne Burrell previously profiled on the original Best Thing I Ever Ate. The Chicago El Stop Food Hunt Project notes that Little Goat Diner has served creative comfort-food dishes since opening in 2012.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Little Goat Diner's all-day American comfort food in the 'Seafood and Comfort' episode, which aired 2025-01-24. The diner is owned by chef Stephanie Izard, according to Wikipedia's article on Izard, who became the first woman to win Bravo's Top Chef during the show's fourth season and also owns Girl & the Goat and Duck Duck Goat in Chicago. The diner's own website, littlegoatchicago.com, describes it as a diner with global influences located in the Lakeview neighborhood. A check of that site on 2026-09-08 found it live, with a current menu and reservation link. Wikipedia's article also credits Izard with a 2013 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes region, given for her work at Girl & the Goat.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 11
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Stretchy Pants Required
What was featured
Little Goat Diner's globally-inspired diner menu from chef Stephanie Izard
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Little Goat Diner
Season / episode
Season All-Star, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Sensational Sandwiches
What was featured
Little Goat Diner's towering club sandwich, chosen by Anne Burrell
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Little Goat Diner
Season / episode
Season 40, Episode 14
Original air date
Episode title
Seafood and Comfort
What was featured
Chef Stephanie Izard's all-day American diner menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Little Goat Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Goat Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Little Goat Diner is listed open on littlegoatchicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Little Goat Diner after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Stretchy Pants Required" featured Little Goat Diner, chef Stephanie Izard's globally inspired diner in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, opened as the casual counterpart to her flagship restaurant Girl & the Goat. As of September 2026, Little Goat Diner is listed open on littlegoatchicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Little Goat Diner located?

3325 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Little Goat Diner?

Season 11, Episode 11 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Stretchy Pants Required”.

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Visit info

Address
3325 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Venue type
diner
Official website
littlegoatchicago.com

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