Enjoy delicious hamburgers and other traditional diner fare in a kid-friendly train themed environment. The Choo Choo is an authentic 50's diner where your meal is served by rail on a model train!

In 1951, a young entrepreneur and his wife opened a diner in Des Plaines with the hopes that they could operate a successful business that would be an entertaining experience for all ages.

They were James Ballowe and his wife Marilyn, and the diner was the Choo-Choo Restaurant. As James Ballowe once said, “Trains go fast, and that’s how we wanted our customers to be served.” The diner quickly became a source of popularity among adults and children alike.

Gift certificate expires on 6/30/18.

The Choo Choo Diner
600 Lee St.
Des Plaines IL, 60016
847.391.9815
www.thechoochoo.com