Da local boy

05/21/2026

Mahalo Nui Loa. 🌺
We could have not done this without everyone who supported us since day 1. You folks are the reason we strive to do our best and to continue to share the Aloha in the midwest and to everyone we meet. Our journey, all the milestone, all challenges and obstacles, struggles, all the wins, this wouldn’t be possible without your endless love and support to us, to our family.

None of this would be possible without our incredible team whose dedication and hard work in serving our guests have not gone unnoticed.

To our parents, Thank you for your support and prayers. We love you. All Glory to God.

From our Ohana, Mahalo Nui Loa❤️

04/22/2026

Mahalo Nui for recognizing us as one of the top lunch spots in Chicago. We are truly honored to receive this acknowledgment and appreciate and are so grateful for your support.
This means so much to us and we look forward to continuing to serve and share the Aloha to our amazing community!

04/15/2026

Mahalo Lisa Shames for writing such a beautiful article about our story. Your ability to capture the essence of what we shared means a lot to us. We appreciate the time and effort you put into it, and we’re soo grateful to have our story told so thoughtfully.

To our dearest Ohanas, we will forever be grateful! your unending love and support is unbeatable! Mahalo Nui and Thank you sooo soo much for being a part of our journey. You folks inspire us to strive for the better and all of this recognition wouldn’t be possible without every single one of you.

From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you so much

All the love,
Da Local Boy Ohana

Nate Domingo and his wife Dianne didn't intend to open a restaurant, but now they have two — one in suburban Highwood, one Downtown — and both are drawing raves.

04/04/2026

Mahalo Infatuation Chicago 🤙🏽🌺

Come visit us at the Loop location for lunch or breakfast from Monday to Friday 9am-2pm. We hope to see you soon.

04/04/2026

We are beyond blessed and grateful for all the love and support that you folks have shown Da Local Boy Chicago Ohana. Spreading the Aloha one plate at a time. To everyone who came to our soft opening and days after, Mahalo and Thank you soo much.

Mahalo Nui . This means the world to us 🌺❤️

04/03/2026

Food Truck season is almost here. Let us know where you would like to see us this season. Planning for a party? Birthdays, corporate , weddings, DM Us.

We’re so excited to be back on the road and Hope to see you all soon🤙🏽

03/30/2026

03/09/2026

Aloha Ohana🌺
We are so excited to welcome you to our soft opening tomorrow March 10,2026 from 9a-2pm. We can’t wait to see all of you!! 335 S Franklin St Chicago
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday 9a-2pm

03/07/2026

SNEAK PEAK 👀 Are you readddddyyyyy Ohanas 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

Soft Opening date To be announced tomorrow. Stay tuned!! We can’t wait to share more ALOHA with the city of Chicago and surrounding communities, neighborhoods, Ohana and friends. See you soon!🤙🏽

335 S Franklin St Chicago

03/05/2026

Another milestone for Da Local Boy Ohana. 🌺
From the bottom of our hearts, We just want to say Mahalo and Thank you so so much for your unwavering love and support. All of this wouldn’t be possible without each and everyone of you. ❤️

Shoutout to Da Local Boy Ohana Team for the continuous care, effort and hardwork and the consistent and exceptional hospitality that being provided to our guests, we could have not done it alone without the DLB Team.

Mahalo Nui Loa
Da Local Boy Ohana



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02/20/2026

🌺Happy Aloha Friday Ohana🌺
Thank You so much for your patience, we sincerely apologize to keep you waiting. we just want to make sure all things are in order. But the wait is finally over, our second location will be opening in a couple of weeks. Located in 335 S Franklin st Chicago IL.
We could have not done this without your unwavering love n support since day one. We are excited to share more of the Aloha as we step furthermore into this journey. From Da Local Boy Ohana, Mahalo Nui Loa

02/20/2026

Ina Pinkney- The Breakfast Queen.
Such an honor to meet you. You are an inspiration and a legend in the Chicago Culinary community! Your story and experiences resonates with us deeply. The best is yet to come and can’t wait to share our journey with you! See you soon Auntie Ina!
Mahalo Nui Loa .

02/02/2026

To our dearest Lorenzo, this past year have been an amazing ride with you! We will be forever grateful for all the memories and for Your dedication, hard work, loyalty, and kindness. You’ve been part of the family and we are so sad to see you leave kid. But we are soo proud of you. As you embark on to your new adventures in the Military, we’re confident that skills and life lessons we’ve built together will carry you far. We will miss you so much. We wish you all success and fulfillment in everything you pursue.
This is not a good bye but a SEE YOU LATER KID! We love you and we are going to miss you lots!
Love from your Ate, Kuya and Sky and your Da Local Boy Ohana ❤️

01/06/2026

‼️UPDATE- We are out of the office for one more day! We will resume normal hours on Friday 9th of January at 10am-7pm. See you soon. Mahalo‼️

Happy New Year from Da Local Boy Ohana
We are out of the office from January 5-7. Back on Thursday from 11:30a-7pm.
Our team is off to New York.
This past year their loyalty, dedication and hard work has been unmatched. We could have not done it without each and everyone of them. They are the backbone of all the successes DLB has received.
This trip is a much deserved break for the team. looking forward to many more years together! Salud! 🍻
Thank you for everything❤️

2026, we are ready for you! 🎉

01/04/2026

Happy New Year, Fam! We’ve got a little secret we’ve been keeping. Stay tuned— big things are on the way for Da Local Boy!

12/31/2025

As we close out this year, we want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Thank you so much for making this year a truly remarkable one for us. Every achievement we’ve celebrated is a direct result of your unwavering support and loyalty.
We are forever grateful to have you as part of our journey. We hope to see your continued support as we move into the new year and We look forward to more great experiences together.
Thank you for having us be a part of your everyday. We have built long time friendships, you folks embraced us and shared milestones together. Thank you for having us part of your Ohana!

To our team, thank you for being the best. Your dedication and commitment is greatly appreciated. It is a privilege to work alongside such talented individuals. Together, we’ve accomplished so much and we’re excited for what lies ahead. Thank you for being the incredible team that you are.

From the bottom of our hearts, Mahalo Nui and Maraming Salamat Po
Da Local Boy Ohana
Nate,Dianne and Sky

12/31/2025

As we close out this year, we want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Thank you so much for making this year a truly remarkable one for us. Every achievement we’ve celebrated is a direct result of your unwavering support and loyalty.
We are forever grateful to have you as part of our journey. We hope to see your continued support as we move into the new year and We look forward to more great experiences together.
Thank you for having us be a part of your everyday. We have built long time friendships, you folks embraced us and shared milestones together. Thank you for having us part of your Ohana!

To our team, thank you for being the best. Your dedication and commitment is greatly appreciated. It is a privilege to work alongside such talented individuals. Together, we’ve accomplished so much and we’re excited for what lies ahead. Thank you for being the incredible team that you are.

From the bottom of our hearts, Mahalo Nui and Maraming Salamat Po
Da Local Boy Ohana
Nate,Dianne and Sky

11/29/2025

Aloha Folks
We will be closing early today at 2PM due to the inclement weather for the safety of our team and customers. Dine-in and delivery services will be unavailable.
We apologize for the inconvenience. We look forward to serving you tomorrow, Sunday at 10a-7pm (11/30)
Mahalo for your understanding. Please be safe out.

11/08/2025

Mahalo Nui Loa❤️
We are beyond grateful to share that our restaurant has been recognized by yelp elites as one of the Top Eats in the Chicago Suburbs for the second time! This incredible achievement wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing customers and our dedicated team.
To our valued Ohana, thank you for your continued loyalty and trust in us. We are truly honored to be part of your lives, to serve you and for being a big part of Da Local Boy Ohana!
To our exceptional team, this recognition speaks volumes about your hard work and dedication. Your relentless pursuit of excellence, care and dedication is what makes us shine. Each of you plays a crucial role in creating the welcoming atmosphere and delightful meals our patrons love.
Together, we celebrate this milestone and look forward to what lies ahead.
From the bottom of our hearts,
Mahalo Nui and Thank you soo much!
Da Local Boy Ohana❤️

11/06/2025

Aloha Folks
Here’s a few special hours at the restaurant for the rest of the year.
Tomorrow November 7th (Friday) we will be Open from 10a-2pm ONLY. We’ll be at the food truck from 6p-8pm to serve the public for the Maui Music and Food Experience.
November 27th Thanksgiving day 10a-4pm ONLY

Mahalo and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. we appreciate your understanding

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻
‼️REMINDER‼️ October 31st: Hours of Operation 10a-3PM ONLY.

We will resume regular hours tomorrow at 10a-7pm.(November 1st)

Have a safe and fun Halloween weekend. 👻

10/02/2025

We are incredibly grateful to have been recognized as one of the 20 Best Restaurant in Suburban Chicago. This honor means so much to us, and we want to first thank our amazing team and loyal customers for their unwavering support. We couldn’t have achieved this without you! Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us! Thank you for believing in us and for being a part of our journey! Mahalo Nui Loa🤙🏽❤️