"Year Opened: 1923 What To Get: Silver dollar pancakes, Greek toast, fluffy jumbo Denver omelet (hobo skillet-style), pie of the day The Old-School Factor: This Greektown/Loop breakfast spot is basically the diner version of Cheers. It helps that Lou’s is on the National Register of Historic Places, thanks to its status as the "first" restaurant on the original Route 66." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen