RJ Grunts

05/29/2026

The cherry on top of the beautiful spring weather: Milkshakes to go!

05/27/2026

You don't make it 50+ years doing it alone.
Our gallery walls are the proof that our people define RJ Grunts.

05/22/2026

Here's the Gruntburger recipe if you want to fire up the grill this weekend...but if that sounds like too much work, we're always here.

05/20/2026

I spy with my little eye bell-bottoms, coke bottle glasses, and lapels wider than your face.
Can you guess the year?

05/13/2026

55 Years of Sunday Brunch.

05/10/2026

Celebrate Mother's Day with the mother-load of fixin's with our Nachos Nirvana or Loaded Fries!

05/07/2026

Late Night Happy Hour is available Thursday - Saturday from 8 - 10 PM.

05/04/2026

Whole cookie in a bowl. You can order a half cookie, but nobody we know orders the half...

04/30/2026

“I don’t believe in art. I believe in artists.” - Marcel Duchamp

With our digital salad bar… they’ll call you Marcel DuCHOMP.

04/24/2026

*Psst* Reminder that Mother's Day is right around the corner and so are we!
Give her (and yourself) the delicious gift of brunch at R.J. Grunts!

04/20/2026

The grass is always greener with a burger and fries!

Your spring picnic is just a tap away on the LettuceEats app.

04/15/2026

Grab a seat, soak in the good vibrations, and let the milkshake take you away!

04/13/2026

You pick the ingredients and we’ll handle chopping it all together.

04/10/2026

Say hi to Chef Luis! He's proudly been a member of RJ Grunts for 40 years but claims he’s “still learning.”
When asked if he customizes his order he said, “no, everything is perfect.”
Next time you’re in the neighborhood swing by and see what 40 years of experience calls a perfect burger!

04/08/2026

Loaded Fries are back!

04/02/2026

Can’t groove with us during the day? The late-night vibes start at 8 PM.

Late Night Happy Hour is available Thursday - Saturday from 8 PM - 10 PM

03/26/2026

Recognize this view? We’ve updated a few things but the soul of the place hasn't changed a bit. Tag someone you’ve been coming here with since the "good old days."

03/17/2026

We love seeing your faces in our booths, but we love feeding you at home too.
We'll catch you on the flip side (of your front door)!
Order carryout or delivery through the link in our bio.

03/13/2026

Weekend strategy: refuel the kids with pancakes and while you sip on a Bloody Mary. It’s a low-stress, high-energy environment designed to help you survive the weekend.

03/05/2026

The sun is down and the vibes are up!
Late Night Happy Hour is the best way to end the day on a high note.
Thursday through Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 PM.

03/03/2026

A party without good food is just a meeting.
Lettuce help you plan the grooviest event of the year.

02/27/2026

Something from the archives...the puns were hot back in the day. They still are, but they were back then too.

02/25/2026

Happy World Bartender Day to the Grunts behind our bar!
Whether you need a proper cocktail or a burger-and-shake pairing, they curate the atmosphere that’s made us a Lincoln Park staple for 50+ years.
Cheers to our crew!

02/22/2026

02/17/2026

Congrats, you didn't cancel your plans! That deserves a sweet treat, or two, or three, or one of everything!