Lou Mitchell's
Breakfast & brunch restaurant American restaurant Landmark and historical place
Lou Mitchell's, also known as Lou Mitchell's Restaurant, is a Chicago diner located at 565 W. Jackson Boulevard. It is a popular restaurant for commuters, as it is located near Union Station. It is also located near the start of U.S. Route 66 and was frequented by many people on the start of their journey along the road, earning it the nickname "the first stop on the Mother Road. Read more
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Brittany Y. 2016-05-31Was there twice this weekend for breakfast. Best omelette I have ever had. And the TOAST was the best I have ever had. I can't remember any diner I...
Ken C. 2016-05-15A throwback in great food made from the heart. One of the best breakfast places I've ever been to. I would highly recommend to try if in your in the...
Larry M. 2016-01-25Always a great start before we leave Chicago from a fabulous Blues Music Weekend. Great food..and the most friendly greeters and servers.You won't be...
Sally H. 2018-05-18It’s a great restaurant with an amazing staff!!I would definitely come back:)
Jonathan W. 2017-12-08Amazing service. Quality food. ‘Nuff said.
Angie R. 2017-10-02Great food, great atmosphere and great service ! Our waitress Virginia was so friendly and we loved the breakfast !! Thank you !!
Mark S. 2017-09-23Whenever in Chicago a must stop ! Been going for years !
Carolyn B. 2017-09-17The food and service was great, but why does it say beauty and personal products? It's a diner! Can you fix that?
Renato C. 2017-09-07Excellent omelets. Good looking pancakes. How can you not like a place who hands you homemade donut holes when you walk in and says "Let's get this...
Jim Mark I. 2017-08-05The best breakfast in Chicago! I love it! I always come here when I'm in town. I never leave hungry.
Frances E. 2017-07-26I've been a regular customer since January. I come just about every day. Food is decent, BUT the reality is, there's ALWAYS something wrong with my...
Ashley Anne K. 2017-07-23Huge portions and great food! Loved the fruit when you sit down and the ice cream when you're done!
Dana L. 2017-07-18Awesome experience, we are from out of state and took my grandparents!
Jim M. 2017-07-15Great food and plenty of it in a very interesting historic diner.
Brody H. 2017-05-26I like the old school charm. Coffee was kinda cold though.
Marcus R. 2017-05-22Awesome atmosphere with great service, large portions, and good prices. Freshly squeezed orange juice was phenomenal!
Tom W. 2017-05-22Great atmosphere. Great food. Great service. Audrey is Amazing!
Sara M. 2017-05-02Amazing!! Best corned beef hash & donut holes ever!!
Andrew B. 2017-04-12Best place for breakfast anywhere and the atmosphere is like none other..
Jon S. 2017-04-05Thank you for your amazing hospitality. One of the highlights of my Chicago trip.
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Lou Mitchell's has a total of 29316 visitors (checkins) and 3130 likes.
20 reviews of Lou Mitchell's.
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