Lou Mitchell's
11 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Lou Mitchell's when asked for brunch or breakfast, and two commenters place it near Union Station. One points to its classic diner menu, and another recommends it for diner-style omelettes and fresh juice. Two commenters describe it as long-established, and one rates the menu well only when pressed for an opinion.
Address
Lou Mitchell's, 565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Classic diner omelettes
- Best for
- Brunch
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/timiddrake in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025ambience
Calls Lou Mitchell's a nice, long-established diner near Union Station.
- Recommendsu/bak4320 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Urges dropping the hesitation and trying Lou Mitchell's
- Recommendsu/khalilkaaniche in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Recommended specifically for the fresh juice ask, citing diner-style omelettes.
- Recommendsu/derps-a-lot in r/AskChicago · Jun 2026
Thinks it is probably the top choice on short notice, and a fallback if nothing else works out.
- Recommendsu/Responsible-Swan868 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names Lou Mitchell's when asked for the best eggs Benedict.
- Recommendsu/DhalsimZangief in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
Suggests Lou Mitchell's as a nearby good option for someone heading to Union Station.
- Recommendsu/LaramieTobacco_Ltd in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Recommends it for its classic diner menu and says it may be within walking distance of their stay.
- Recommendsu/Doin_Good999 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Rates Lou Mitchell's well across the menu, though only when pressed for an opinion.
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- Recommendsu/Bruhhhhhhhhhhhhh in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Suggests Lou Mitchell's as a good, long-established spot.
- Recommendsu/Intrepid-Computer561 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Suggests Lou Mitchell's for the breakfast and brunch request.
- Recommendsu/PAW21622 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Names Lou Mitchell's among its brunch picks.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.