There’s something almost mystical about sliding into a vinyl booth at 3 AM, bleary-eyed but suddenly revitalized by the aroma of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee at White Palace Grill in Chicago’s South Loop.
This 24-hour beacon of breakfast bliss has been feeding hungry Chicagoans since 1939, proving that sometimes the best things in life don’t need a refresh button.
When people talk about authentic Chicago dining experiences, fancy riverfront establishments with white tablecloths often steal the spotlight.
But ask any cab driver, third-shift worker, or late-night reveler where to find the soul of the city, and they’ll point you toward the humble corner at 1159 S. Canal Street…