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312-939-3111
City's Best

565 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60661
Fax: 312-939-4400

Average Rating 5 (17 Ratings)

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There are reasons native Chicagoans and tourists alike consider Lou Mitchell's a must-visit -- from the donut holes while you wait to the double-yolk eggs that make every dish even more sinfully indulgent, Lou's knows how to do breakfast. Located in the South Loop, the restaurant has been a Chicago institution since 1923, and decades later, they're still dishing out thick French toast, enormous platters of pancakes, fresh-baked pastries, and of course, those famous skillets. The extras are just as delectable. Lou's boasts pure maple syrup, fresh-squeezed orange juice and slabs of toast served with every omelet. Be prepared to make some new friends -- chances are good you'll be seated next to strangers at one of the lengthy tables. Even if you don't bond with fellow diners, the employees' perpetually friendly smiles -- and free Milk Duds for the ladies -- guarantee that you'll want to return soon.

Categories: Caterers, Restaurants-American, Restaurants

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17 Ratings and Reviews

  • My Vicarious Visit

    Review rating : 5out of 5   TMH80 - 05/09/2009

    On her layover to Kalamazoo, my wife phoned me from Lou's to share her
    excitment over your fabulous restaurant. An Amtrak conductor suggested
    your restaurant for breakfast while she waited for her train to depart to Kalamazoo. we have decided to drive back to Chicago just as soon as we can
    so we can enjoy your restaurant together. I can't wait ! Thanks again for making
    my wife's brief Chicago vist so enjoyable. Regards, Ted Howell

  • Great Food and Interesting---but Cramped Quarterd

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Cactus709 - 11/20/2008

    No doubt it is an excellent restaurant and I enjoy going there. But, I usully end up with someones elbows sticking in my ribs. And that is no fun.

    The quality is excelent so if you can stand sitting in someones' lap-----enjoy!

  • Great Food!! Must Eat!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   DeXTeRouSWaYz - 08/08/2008

    Went to visit a friend in chicago and he took me to lou mitchell's. Great hospitality, great environment, major selection and variety. We had omletts. Unique delicious food. Great doughnut holes!

  • Review rating : 4out of 5   UTRAVL18 - 06/14/2008

  • Excellent food and lots of fun

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Rejachi - 05/30/2008

    We have been going to Lou's for 30 years and love it everytime we go. We have taken people from around the world their when they have visited us. We have never had one complaint about the food or service. In fact when they have returned they ask to go back to Lou's. One of my Australian friends said they have the best coffee he has tasted anywhere in the world.

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