Lou Mitchell's

Located at the beginning of Route 66 at 565 W. Jackson Boulevard, Lou Mitchell’s is THE place to eat breakfast while in Chicago. I discovered this place during one of my many train trips into Chicago from Ohio. Arriving early one morning, I asked a Red Cap where I could get a quick breakfast. Quick? he said, no, but great yes! Gave me the directions, which was just around the block from Union Station and off I went.

You are treated like one of the family here. The food is the best I have ever eaten for breakfast, anywhere.

Besides being famous, it is a food lover's heaven and easy on the wallet. I stop in every time I am in Chicago and never disappointed, even if I have to stand in line for a few minutes to have a seat.

The Milk Duds Story

Why do ladies and children receive Milk Duds when they enter the restaurant? Greeks are known for their warm abundant hospitality; upon entering their home you are offered something sweet as a welcome greeting. “Milk Duds” were originally manufactured in Chicago and the owner of the company was both a customer and dear friend of Uncle Lou’s, thus the choice of the sweets. However, his sisters Polly and Demi and nephew Nick Noble who all worked in the business were convinced Uncle Lou had an eye for the women and adored children. The tradition carries on to this day.