Lou Mitchell's
Lou Mitchell's
Jackson · Breakfast diner · Independent

Lou Mitchell's

Breakfast on Jackson since 1923. Skillet omelets, good coffee, a line that moves.

565 W Jackson Blvd · $$ · Walk-in · Walk-in

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The note

Why it is on the list

Lou Mitchell's has been cooking breakfast at 565 W Jackson since 1923. Omelets in skillets, pancakes, signature coffee, plus home-cooked lunch specials and char-grilled burgers. Walk in and wait your turn; the line moves. Wednesday to Friday 6am to 2pm, weekends from 7, closed Monday and Tuesday.

The door

Address

565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661

Directions · All rooms on the map

312-939-3111

Wed-Fri 6am-2pm · Sat-Sun 7am-2pm

No reservation book. Walk in.

Official site

What to order

Snapshot of the public menu - confirm dishes and prices with the restaurant.

Pancakes & waffles

  • Meltaway Pancakes Fresh pure whipped butter and maple syrup · $14.50
  • Fresh Banana Pancakes Whipped butter and maple syrup · $15.95
  • Belgium Malted Pecan and Bacon Waffle Whipped butter and maple syrup · $16.95
  • Grilled Thick French Toast Add cooked fruit and whipped cream +$4.95 · $15.50

Fluffy jumbo omelettes

  • Denver Ham, green pepper and onion, with hash browns and toast · $18.25
  • Greek Cheese Special Fresh tomato, green pepper, onion, Greek feta cheese · $18.25
  • Apple and Cheese Michigan sugar sweet apples and Old English cheddar · $18.25
  • Norwegian Smoked Salmon and Onion $19.75

Eggs & skillets

  • Two Eggs With crisp bacon, sausage links or honey cured ham, served in the skillet · $16.25
  • Traditional Eggs Benedict English muffin, ham, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise, hash browns · $18.25
  • Corned Beef Hash 2 eggs over corned beef hash with potatoes · $16.75
  • Signature Fries Greek feta and cheddar cheese, served in a skillet · $10.95

Desserts

  • Pecan Roll Baked fresh daily · $7.25
  • Doughnut Holes (3) Baked fresh daily · $3.50
  • Greek Toast $3.75