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Lou Mitchell's Restaurant


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4 of 5 stars 112 ratings
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#174 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Diner, Delicatessen
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: The Loop
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5 of 5 stars
TomKNY 34 contributions
Binghamton, NY
Jun 30, 2009

This place is a "must visit" when you are in Chicago. My wife and I had breakfast here twice. This is an old-time diner and some of the waitresses have spent a few years here. The "Lou Mitchell experience" starts when you walk in the door and never stops. The hostess greets you at the door with a basket of... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 30, 2009

Fast paced breakfast joint that is a must-go in Chicago... And don't forget your milk duds more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 22, 2009

A Chicago classic. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 17, 2009

really fluffy scrambled eggs more

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2 of 5 stars
jwprice 3 contributions
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Mar 15, 2009

My first time there, had coffee at the counter. Charge was $2.51. I would rate the coffee on a par with McD's. A "warm, cozy" place. Earlier in the day I enjoyed coffee at Intelligentsia. Less $$$, and far superior. I see a Porkbelly's next door - that would be better. more

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5 of 5 stars
mikkoRAMONA 1 contribution
san diego ca
Nov 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

If you want to experience a great first trip to Chicago, or you are back home visiting, go to Lou Michell's. After a brief and chilly wait (well worth it), my son and I entered the warmth and friendliness of Lou's. The coffee was the best, the omelettes were imaginative and top of the line, and the panckes to die... more

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1 of 5 stars
chikid1234 1 contribution
chicago
Sep 23, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

This is the worst breakfast place in Chicago. Don't even bother going. The food was bland and the servcie was bad. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

totally bland food completely overated they do give you a lot but it's just not very good more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 7, 2008

great pancakes more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Breakfast. This is a old school diner. The staff only leaves when they die. watch out for the eggs, they are double yoked so one egg is more like two. The omlettes are very large. Their baked goods are great. They do server lunch, but I'm not sure what they server. This is a cash only place more

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Lou Mitchell's Restaurant Address

565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661-5701
Tel: (312) 939-3111
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.