We visited Lou Mitchell's for breakfast in early July. Best decision we made on our trip to Chicago (and there were some good other ones). This place is a classic early 20th century urban diner. The food is awesome and the atmosphere and experience is great from the time you are offered a donut hole upon entering to the time you get the check. I now regret missing this place on earlier trips to Chicago. I will do my best to never again miss this place on a trip there. Plus they have giardiniera omelettes. I'm not sure how much more Chicago I can get than a dish like that for breakfast.

The hostess & waitress seemed to be in a grumpy moods. No greetings,no eye contact & never returned to table after she served the food.
We ordered eggs benedict with american fries, it was good but because of the lousy service I would not return.A customer should feel welcome~we did not!

Our large group dined at Lou Mitchell's on a Sunday afternoon and the service was superb. We were happily greeted and seated and found our server to be funny and helpful. The food was wonderful: not fancy, but well-prepared. I will definitely go there again!

My family of 10 ate here for breakfast twice. We had to split up but the staff was very accommodating and friendly. Also the best eggs Benedict I've ever had. Will definitely go back during my next trip to Chicago!!

When they say "the best coffee in the country" they aren't lying! We had a great experience at Lou Mitchell's. Our waitress was prompt and polite, keeping our coffees full. The food was tasty as well as the price. We were able to sit outside on a beautiful June morning--bonus! Plus, they invite you to grab some free donut holes on your way in! (Buyer beware--not sure how many people have clean hands ;))