Lou Mitchell's - Chicago

Good food. crazy portions. eggs Benedict were solid. potatoes pretty crispy. other person got pancakes and got like 10 pancakes. service was good. went on rainy... read more Good food. crazy portions. eggs Benedict were solid. potatoes pretty crispy. other person got pancakes and got like 10 pancakes. service was good. went on rainy Sunday at noon, no wait.

Wanted a taste of a proper old school American diner and got exactly that here. The food was excellent and the coffee was really good. I tried the 2 egg with ch... read more Wanted a taste of a proper old school American diner and got exactly that here. The food was excellent and the coffee was really good. I tried the 2 egg with chicken sausage and it was really good, portions are huge too. The staff were all really nice and it was a great way to start a Sunday

This is one of the oldest breakfast diners located in Chicago, it stands proud serve in the people of Chicago for 99 years. I found a service to be helpful the... read more This is one of the oldest breakfast diners located in Chicago, it stands proud serve in the people of Chicago for 99 years. I found a service to be helpful the food was very nice although I wish I could’ve tried more things on the menu because it all looked delicious! The great thing about this diner is that it opens early at 6 am which means you can get in there and enjoy nearly breakfast before your day starts!

I give it 4 stars ONLY because it is pricey. One egg was $5 ?‍?. OTHER than that the place is nice! The atmosphere decor is comfy. I went with a friend of mine... read more I give it 4 stars ONLY because it is pricey. One egg was $5 ?‍?. OTHER than that the place is nice! The atmosphere decor is comfy. I went with a friend of mine on a Saturday morning around 11 it was packed! We sat at the bar, which was a little uncomfortable, but we weren't complaining. I think the seating may be uncomfortable for taller/bigger persons. I got a bacon waffle my friend got an omelet. We were both happy with our food. The waitress serving us was so friendly she was pleasant even tho it was jam-packed. Overall, I would go back!

What a delightful venue! We strolled about 3 miles from our hotel, and it was definitely worth it. We got to appreciate both the beautiful surroundings and the... read more What a delightful venue! We strolled about 3 miles from our hotel, and it was definitely worth it. We got to appreciate both the beautiful surroundings and the delicious food!