Crema's Take
“Lou Mitchell's is a genuine Chicago institution that does breakfast better than almost anywhere else in the city—those legendary hash browns alone justify a visit, and the retro diner atmosphere feels authentically transported from the 1950s rather than artificially recreated. The service strikes an impressive balance between genuinely friendly and remarkably efficient, and their coffee is straightforward and reliable without pretension, making it the perfect fuel for a quick breakfast before catching a train or exploring downtown. Fair warning: expect a short wait on weekends, but it moves quickly and absolutely worth it for the full experience of stepping into old Chicago.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ 🤩 We went to this restaurant downtown on a Sunday afternoon and overall it was a solid experience. The place is very much a breakfast spot with a few lunch options mixed in which honestly works in its favor because breakfast food is hard to mess up when it’s done…
Wasn’t the biggest fan of the breakfast, but those home-fries were the best I ever had. Loved the thin slices of potatoes. They were delicious!! They also give you a small serving of complimentary ice cream after your meal. 😊
Great place, great people, GREAT food at reasonable prices compared to others. An authentic feel of the 50s/60s close to the route 66. A lady from Dallas with great tattoos looked after us. Thank you. Check opening times and days, absolutely worth a visit! Mark and Mandy UK
Everyone here was so efficient but also nice and friendly! The orange juice, bacon and banana pancakes were delicious. So close to the Amtrak or Metra stations, it’s the perfect location to grab some food at a historic Route 66 location! I can see why everyone recommended it to…
There was a brief wait, we were seated within five minutes. It's truly a family operated restaurant. All parties must be present and in line before they will offer a table. It helps to look over the menu before seating. Once seated drink orders were taken, served, doughnut…
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