Where To Eat After Someone Dragged You To The Skydeck
"Having opened in 1923, 50 years before the Willis Tower, this spot might be more iconic than the skyscraper you just paid 30 bucks to see. Lou Mitchell’s definitely has the old-school diner feel, with naugahyde booths, retro counters and bar stools, and staff that’ll probably call you some variation of hun, sweetie, or darling. Foodwise, it’s what you’d expect—some decent omelets, skillets, and pancake stacks, along with a rotating pie of the day. Plus, you can see another Chicago landmark (sorry, former landmark) since it’s where the original start of Route 66 used to be. " - john ringor
