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(312) 939-3111
565 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago,
IL
60661
41.8779
-87.6416
Neighborhoods: Near West Side, West Side
What People Are Saying About Lou Mitchell's
The Editor
Elisa Kronish
Citysearch
The Scene – Most mornings see a line out the door at this bustling, decades-old West Loop institution. Still full of old-school city attitude, it hasn't lost any of its popularity among both tourists and eat-and-run business types. The decor--beige booths, white-speckled black tile floor and plastic plants--is outdated, but comforting. Fresh and veteran "Whaddya-want?" servers dash around, delivering cholesterol by the plateful. Food comes fast and hot, and good coffee comes frequently. – – The Food – Three plate-size banana pancakes are light and sweet. For kids,…
01/02/09
Best Breakfast for families!
by CharBob at Citysearch
If you want the typical breakfast diner place to go to, then Lou Mitchell's is the place to go, nothing fancy shmansey, and the food a AWESOME!! It's not expansive, but the food is great quality! and allot of it!
If you want the Chicago breakfast experience and to feel history, then this a good place start in the morning! Especially if you have a family and on a limited budget.
My thoughts are, there was my self, my husband, our three year old and a 14 month old, my mother and my mothers fiancee, my kids aren't your quiet bunch but do behave relatively well, and we were visiting Chicago and needed a place to eat breakfast and on a budget, so after looking on here and other web sites there were all mixed reviews, but the good weighed out the bad, and thought why the hell not! lol!
I am so happy I followed my gut instinct on this one, the waitress we had was really friendly and after the my girls ate there breakfast, the waitress brought out some ice cream for my kids to have, which was so nice of her!
LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAS SAID - GET CASH FROM THE ATM BEFORE YOU EAT!
If you are not really into the diner experience and more upscale restaurants then this may not be for you, but if you don't mind and just need somewhere to go eat, then this is for you!
Food is good, service was great, and all for a great price! I think for all of us we spent less then $45.00 for four adults and two kids.
PARKING - There is a parking lot around the corner of Lou Mitchell's, the guy discounted us because we were eating at Lou Mitchell's, and after we ate and walked to the lot he brought us our car.
- Pros: Great service, Great Food, Great Value, GREAT FOR FAMILIES!
- Cons: No real cons
10/30/08
0 Stars
by hyuk8436 at Citysearch
If I could give this place 0 stars, I would! The service and food sucked. Go someplace else. Please!
- Pros: Nothing
- Cons: Food, Service
10/06/08
Neighborhood feel in the big city!
by uncleakamai at Citysearch
My wife and I showed up on a Monday afternoon looking forward to some home cooking. We were presently surprised to be treated to free donut holes and milk duds while we waited for a table. We were seated within minutes and proceeded to order from a friendly host. I had the Denver omelette, and my wife had the breakfast sandwich with sausage and eggs inside. Our food arrived within ten minutes and received such good portions that I took pictures of our meal before and after to prove that we actually finished everything on the plate. I was a little surprised that their interpretation of "hash browns" was more like thinly fried potato chips. The omelette was definitely fluffy and I left stuffed. The crowd was a mix between urban traveler, business person, and the average Chicago native. Don't go here expecting a fancy dining room. This is a very efficient, breakfast environment with lots of history, friendly service, and good food.
- Pros: Great food, cheap eats, timely service
- Cons: Roomier tables would have been nice
The Details on Lou Mitchell's
Know Before You Go:
Mitchell's doesn't accept credit cards, but there's an ATM just inside the door.
Where to Sit:
If you can wait, get a booth. Tables are pushed-together community affairs, so be prepared to share sugar. Or pull up a stool at the counter.
The Extras:
Mitchell's is the king of freebies: Doughnut holes are handed out to customers waiting in line, and Milk Duds are given to women and children when seated. Top off your meal with a free mini-cup of soft-serve ice cream (before 10:30am weekdays, all day on weekends).
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Business Breakfast
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
