Lou Mitchell's
MrsOlatubi · 388 Google reviewsLou Mitchell's — neighborhood brunch & breakfast in West Loop. Buzzy, energetic room where the crowd adds to it. The flavors don't apologize for being bold. Colin Hill: "The salmon bennidict was one of the best bennidicts I've ever had" [$$]
What 4,835 diners keep saying
What 4,835 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Stopped by for breakfast and enjoyed some Fantastic service and an Excellent breakfast! The ice cream after breakfast was the perfect touch and the staff were wonderful!”
“Historic diner right downtown Chicago. Since 1923, Lou Mitchell’s has been service breakfast right along the origin Route 66. Crazy busy at the restaurant but they keep things moving int. I ordered the spinach Special omelet. Delicious.”
“Awesome place. Way better than other places I went for breakfast. Would eat here again. HUGE portions. Hoghly recommend!”
“Lou Mitchell to nie jest lokal- to jest legenda. Tu można było zjeść śniadanie w pierwszym dniu wyprawy na Route66. To nie jest lokal, to jest punkt startu nowego życia wielu ludzi w latach '30 XX wieku. Może uciekali z Dust Bowl, może jechali poruszeni pragnieniem gorączki złota, może mieli inne przyczyny. Miejsce tym bardziej do uznania jako start, że Route66 ma już 3 - nowy punkt startu na Navy Pier”
“Five stars Lou Mitchell's best breakfast restaurant in Chicago by far. Breakfast is huge, big portion. Best pancakes ever made in Chicago. Girlfriend and I were serve like VIP's. Lou restaurant is #1. Parking- Walking distance from our penthouse. Cashier/Host- Best team assemble ever, like the dream team. Note- King David will always come here.”
“Incredible place! A must visit in Chicago for sure! The food is just too good. The atmosphere is so lively. The service was so quick and prompt. The complementary doughnut holes to start with are too good. I have tried both the chocolate and the blueberry meltaway pancakes and they were both amazing. FYI, the serving sizes are big, so watch out! They also hand you a tiny cup of vanilla ice cream at the end :)”
“Great place for breakfast. The wait was worth it. Loved how the celebrated birthdays for people and absolutley great breakfast joint. Food was amazing.”
“Loved the place and experience, classical diner where you know what to get. Great portions, and they will accommodate for smaller ones if requested. Flavors were exceptional, really liked the place”
“Destacar la maravillosa atención de la camarera Andrea que es un encanto, super amable y muy comprensible los dueños tambiénpor el incidente que tuve ya que no se podíapagar con el móvily no llevaba mis tarjetas encima pir suerte algo de efectivo sí. El lugar tiene un encanto especial porque se siente muy de hogar, gran experiencia si quieres desayunar en un auténtico diner americano. Todo lo aue comí estaba buenísimo pero a destacar lo bien que preparan el bacon tan crujiente que queda es simplemente delicioso.”
“The food is incredible and I love eating breakfast at a place that's been open for over 100 years. Going feels like being with a slightly loud group of happy friends, if that makes, lol. I have minor things I wish were slightly different, but nothing that makes me even hesitate to think about going most weekends :)”
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