lou mitchell's

i absolutely loved that they bring donut holes to people in line! they were delicious! they have huge portions and we definitely should have shared! food was pretty good and they are so busy on weekends the service was fine for how busy it was! homemade bread was to die for!

awsome place, awsome pancakes!! on weekends try to go before 10 for breakfast otherwise your in for a long queue to be seated. we sat on the counter and it was fine! definitely recommend!

it’s never going to win awards, but it’s cheap, filling and on a wet chicago morning, the perfect way to start your day.

lou mitchell's has been known as the first stop along the legendary route 66, this iconic greasy spoon diner is an important institution of chicago. upon entering the restaurant, you instantly feel like you are part of the family. it is tradition that ladies and children will receive milk duds when entering the restaurant as a welcome greeting. we didn't get any milk duds, but instead we are offered a basket full with fried donut holes  dusted with cinnamon sugar. these little puffy morsels are the offcuts from the donuts, a little sweet treat for everyone who walks in. on each table sits a jug of maple syrup, jars of grape jelly and orange marmalade, carafe of creamer and a sifter of cinnamon. our waitstaff mary is super friendly and all cheery in festive mood. black coffee is poured freely whenever our cups are half empty. meltaway pancake with extra bacon mushroom omelette with french fries and extra bacon you will never go hungry here at lou's because the portion size is huge! the

lou mitchell’s is one of chicago’s oldest restaurants specializing in diner food. they only sell breakfast and lunch till 3pm everyday. it’s located in the loop and serves up american food. there was a lot of seating inside but during the weekday, it wasn’t too busy at all. what makes them different is that everyone gets a donut hole and a box of milk duds. as the owner is greek, he offered a nice sweet treat to welcome his customers as a symbol of his generous hospitality. the reason they chose milk duds to give away is because they were originally manufactured in chicago and the owners was a customer and a friend to lou. corned beef hash comes with eggs cracked on top and a side of toast. it’s only supposed to be 2 eggs, but looked like 4 eggs. i got a choice of different bread but i chose rye bread. the dish was good but a bit greasy, which isn’t strange cause it’s a diner and breakfast food should be sinfully delicious. one egg comes in a pan with roasted potatoes. jenn also added

the beef was clearly of a high quality and cooked with a great char on the outside, whilst remaining pink and juicy on the inside. the homemade bun was also very good, soft yet firm and managed to play understudy to the patty and toppings throughout. the plastic american cheese was heating to dripping point and the tomato despite appearances was fresh, crisp and almost melted with the patty. the lettuce and slaw on the burger on the other hand missed the mark and was a bit sour and you would happily do without this. despite being freshly cooked, the fries didn't have much flavour.

on our early morning visit we enjoyed endless cups of coffee and a great, old fashioned, fresh fruit salad, followed by malted pecan waffles and ethereal banana pancakes served with crispy bacon and jugs of maple syrup. just the sustenance we needed before our 52 hour train trip all the way to san francisco.

a chicago treasure. we went for breakfast at 9am on a sunday in august and it was already very busy... but the servers were friendly and efficient in seating & serving everyone. we thoroughly enjoyed the authentic experience of a 1920's diner, and the food was outstanding. our favorite meal was the thick french toast made from their homemade bread. be prepared for the hectic pace and the possibility of crowded seating, but it's well worth it!

lou’s an honest, old school diner at the start of old route 66, opened in 1923. it is pretty much full on a wednesday morning at 9:45. we are greeted by a hostess who demands we take a fresh donut hole. she shows us to our table and hands us menus and mini sized box of milk duds. the table hosts a variety of condiments including their house blend of maple syrup and home made preserves. lou’s has it’s own in-house bakery, but i’m not big on pastries or sweets for breakfast. we both opt for one of their fluffy omelettes. i choose gardiniere and cheddar, because the spicy pickle mix on rob’s hot beef yesterday was so yummy, and rob orders the salami and swiss. the eggs come with hash-brown potatoes which are sliced thin and fried on the flat top. you can request your omelette “hobo-style” as i did and have the potatoes folded in.

those must have been the best eggs i ever had - mrs vero dave

breakfast is great and service is first rate. your coffe never gets below half a cup and same with your water. a lot of fine establishments could learn something from tis place.

worth it. service great, long wait tho for seating.

very disappointed by dry french toast, lacking egg and resembling sliced toast. try cold corned beef hash?? great setting, poor food quality. decline in recent year or so. bye bye lou's!!

great breakfast! old school servers(which i wouldn't want any different at such a staple restaurant) greek feta omlete had plenty of cheese and veggies. home style potatoes were crisp and tasty!

although a long line had formed out the door, we waited patiently until a table for two (more like a spot for two along the long communal table) opened up. the place was buzzing with people and servers fluttering abo