Ham n' Egger Chicago 1943 Mug

Ham n' egger was a slang term for unskilled workers that entered the American lexicon in the early 1900s. Despite its somewhat pejorative roots, many all-day breakfast joints used the term, such as this The Ham n' Egger at 58 West Randolph Street in Downtown Chicago. Located between the Garrick Theater and a popular nightclub, The Ham n' Egger was a popular late night spot for those enjoying a night on the town looking for some greasy breakfast to stave off a morning hangover. The diner boasted that it was “Chicago’s foremost eating spot where stars of radio, stage and television meet to eat!” Sound legit to us, and at this point, who are we to argue, right?