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Lou Mitchell's

Breakfast restaurant · West Loop ·

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Where to Go in North America for Food Lovers in 2026

"Near the original starting point of Route 66 in Chicago, this retro diner has been open since 1923 and remains pilgrimage-worthy for travelers tracing the historic highway." - Julia Eskins

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/where-to-go-north-america-food-lovers-2026

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Iconic Route 66 diner, famed for hearty breakfasts since 1923

classic diner

old school diner

route 66

omelette

donut holes

friendly staff

huge portions

pancakes

Rated 7.4 by The Infatuation

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565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom

Accepts reservations

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Iconic Route 66 diner, famed for hearty breakfasts since 1923

classic diner

old school diner

route 66

omelette

donut holes

friendly staff

huge portions

pancakes

Rated 7.4 by The Infatuation

Featured on Michelin

Featured in Eater

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Food & Wine

565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Cozy

Trendy

Lou Mitchell's by null

Lou Mitchell's by Christina Slaton

Lou Mitchell's by Eater - Lists + Maps

Lou Mitchell's by Christina Slaton

Lou Mitchell's by @TheInfatuation

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Lou Mitchell's by Lou Mitchell’s/Yelp

Lou Mitchell's by Ashok Selvam/Eater Chicago

Lou Mitchell's by @TheInfatuation

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