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Lou Mitchell's Chicago Reviews from The Last Year
Yum!
Oh, wow! If you are close to Union Station or just want some good eats, this IS your breakfast stop! The service was impeccable. They accommodate special dietary needs (I am GF-DF.). It is LOUD, and you may have to aggressively seat yourself. BUT, it is worth it!
Just an old school diner I know but this place is a Chicago
Just an old school diner I know but this place is a Chicago staple and honestly it has to be experienced. Weekdays are the best time to get in if you can because Weekends this place is a zoo. Awesome food for curing a hangover and great service. Freshly made donut holes are honestly one of my favorite items on the menu. Omelets are perfectly fluffy and highly recommended. Corned beef hash is the canned type which IMO is the best kind. Everything bread wise is fresh baked and if you can, purchase some to take to the house, you'll thank me later.
It just doesn't get better! Walked in on Friday morning at
It just doesn't get better! Walked in on Friday morning at 9:00 and got the only open table. Our server was like a whirling dervish while simultaneously being the sweetest and most engaging. Our food looked only okay so I was surprised at how delicious it was. We had the French toast and though it is not dipped to have a gooey inside and crispy outside it had an amazing cinnamon crunch exterior and I really enjoyed it. Our other dish was smoked salmon Benedict. Tasty but the real take away here is that they give you a steak knife to cut through those resistant English muffins....nice touch! Excellent experience!
The food was great as always, the service was top notch and
The food was great as always, the service was top notch and ambiance at this place is always terrific.
We eat here whenever we are near Union Station
We like to come to Chicago on the train and our train home leaves at 2 PM. So Lou Mitchell's is a convenient place to have lunch near Union Station. We love it here. The staff are super friendly and the food is great (and plenty of it). We both had the open-face Reuben - a big stack of corned beef with sauerkraut and dressing and cheese on marble rye bread. Yummy! There's room to store your luggage while you eat and even though there is always a line when we go, the wait is negligible.
This is a classic Chicago diner spot.
The food here is what you would expect from a typical diner which I love. The omelette was big and fluffy and the pancakes with chocolate chips were delicious. They also gave you an orange slice and a doughnut hole for free to start. We went here on a Saturday and my only issue is that there were a ton of people and it was extremely crowded. The tables are all very close to each other so you can hear everyone's conversations and it felt very claustrophobic. I think this ruined the experience a bit, but hoping I can return and have a better environment next time.
I recently went to Lou Mitchell's after last being there
I recently went to Lou Mitchell's after last being there probably about a decade or more ago. I thought that you were supposed to get orange juice and a donut hole upon arrival? (I think it used to be a cinnamon roll, but don't quote me on that). Never received it even though I saw other patrons who were given those items. Really long wait time to order, get food and check out. Service was average. When on a weekday late morning and it was relatively busy. (They don't take reservations - FYI.) Food was ok, but pricey for what it is compared to other diners. I loved the place during my past visits, but this time was kind of a bummer.
I just can't ever get tired of this place.
Only have been for breakfast but it's just what I like in a breakfast place. Stopped in for breakfast before our 2p train, and boy did it hit the spot. From the hostess to the waitress, to the decor, it's just solid old school atmosphere with friendly service and solid meals.
Lou Mitchell's is an iconic Chicago diner celebrating 100
Lou Mitchell's is an iconic Chicago diner celebrating 100 years this month. I came here on St. Patrick's day for brunch and the line was quite long. It's a first come first serve restaurant, but the line moved at an efficient pace. The inside is typical diner style and the ambiance is very bustling. The menu is very large and there are many choices. The food was very disappointing. I see this as more of a touristy destination than a go-to hearty breakfast place. I came here with a group and no one was especially impressed with their dish. The "Royal Burger" was unseasoned and the bread to filling ratio was off (more bread than anything else). The fries were homemade from whole potatoes, but some were not cooked all the way and you could taste raw potato. They also forgot the coleslaw that comes on the side with the deluxe entrees. The biscuits and gravy were very average. The biscuits itself were very crumbly, which wasn't my favorite. The table comes with complimentary jams, so we ordered some toasted bread to try them with. I'm not sure if they're supposed to be homemade jams, but they are not very good. The orange marmalade is a mixture of oranges and the peels (which gives it a bitter taste) and the purple jam doesn't really taste like anything besides sweetness. My friends enjoyed their coffee. Overall, we left with our stomachs full, but I won't be returning here.
Great, fast service, very generous portions and fun
Great, fast service, very generous portions and fun atmosphere! The complimentary dough nut was was delicious!
Drove in from western burbs for breakfast with family.
Hospitality and service never misses! Food consistently the same for the past 30 years. Miss the milk duds and stewed prunes but post Covid and keeping prices in reasonable perspective you need to cut some overhead. Staff is extremely pleasant. 101 years and going strong. Great coffee! Love Lou!
I really enjoyed this place.
I refer this restaurant as a piece of Chicago Americana. Nice serving sized portions, excellent ham carved off the bone and a solid cup of coffee. Whenever I am in the city this is my #1 breakfast joint.
We got the advise from staff at the amtrack station.
We had time to explore a little. I feel like we discovered one of Chicago's local gems. Service was excellent and it was packed. The food came out quick and it was delicious. We had the Belgium waffle with fruit and a Denver omelet. My husband said the o.elet and the potatoes were good and my waffle was to perfection. The little donut hole and orange slice they give you is that little extra touch that makes people want to come back. Will definitely be back when we're in the area.
If I could give it less than one star I would.
They ordered some for work one time and one of my coworkers told me it was white folks pizza. We had the sausage pizza. The sausage itself is manufactured. It doesn't look like a real clump of Italian sausage. It looks like a mouse dropping but bigger.
Go elsewhere
Food was not seasoned at all. Very disappointing. Got meatloaf, if was almost inedible. Took two bites. Loaded fries- no salt. Coffee tasted like mud.
Amazing Let me repeat AMAZING.
Stopped here for lunch today. Lou's has been a long time staple of Chicago and I figured being a Chicago Boy I must go here. I had a simple patty melt It was great I had a Diet Coke But what made me be so utterly impressed was the amazing service. My server was a wonderful gorgeous hard working ray of sunshine. We shared many pleasantries and she learned my mom was a server so my respect was astronomical. She brought another waitress over to meet her great customer and then I had the privilege as she took me up front to meet the owner. Just a wonderful experience. If you've never stopped here you really must. And a huge shout out to those amazing hard working under appreciated servers bus boys and cooks. You guys are amazing and I thank you I look forward to seeing my ray of sunshine again real soon Respect from the heart
This place is a legendary breakfast and lunch joint; no
This place is a legendary breakfast and lunch joint; no brunchy brunch menus. All the egg dishes, waffles, pancakes and fruit laden culinary delights are amazing. The Mitchell's Club sandwich is incredible, and there are many others that are equally as good. Many more to try . Highly recommend and will return as I have for the last 35 years.
Outstanding Service
Our family of four ate here for breakfast yesterday. The service couldn't have been better. Friendly and fast. Delicious food!
It's still worth going
We were here again in November 2023. This is a Chicago classic, which turns 100 years old this year and has not lost any quality or attention since the last time we were there. We had a fruit salad, some toast, some chocolate pancakes, a coffee and a juice for $38
Outrageous prices
The prices are outrageous..wont be returning unless they come back to reality. 1 egg.5.00?, 3.25 for a tea bag plus tax and tip? Restaurants are just losing their minds.
Dinner in Chicago
Everything was great!! The food and service were wonderful. It’s been a while since I went, so I don’t remember what I had.
Tasty Food, Really good
Food was very tasty and great Coffee. They are 100 years old and claim to be starting point of Route 66. Not a fancy place but reasonably priced. I will be back!
Mandatory stop
A stop in this place must be a must on your trip to Chicago. Abundant sweet and savory breakfasts. Classic American movie style.
Outstanding restaurant
Just had to visit this iconic restaurant before we start our Route 66 drive and it didn’t disappoint. Food, atmosphere and service were all as we had hoped for. Our server, Antonio, was excellent, constantly topping up coffee and checking we were okay. We both absolutely loved our breakfasts and would definitely recommend to anyone who is thinking of visiting this Chicago institution. When we were leaving the queue was right outside the door…a sign that others think the same as us.
Historic Greatness
This place is as great as everyone says. Huge portions and quality through and through. I had the corned beef hash and eggs. Awesome. My wife had the salmon omelet. Daughter ordered the chocolate chip pancakes. The service here is prompt, friendly and diligent. It' an all around cozy place. I may eat there again tomorrow.
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Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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0 views on my posted reservations
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I have been waiting for name transfer on my confirmed reservation for over 24 hrs and haven’t heard anything from anyone. Also need to ask for a special table. Dinner is tmrw night. Anyone?
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Hi everyone- I have made a couple of sales now and I am extremely disappointed.
I had money to transfer over that became available in my "traderpoints" section that has disappeared completely. its gone.
has this happened to anyone?
also- when I click the money pending, im unable to click my pending deposit account
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Can’t wait to last minute?!
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