Lou Mitchell's

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Lou Mitchell's Restaurant
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Lou Mitchell's (Illinois)
Lou Mitchell's
Location: 565 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates: 41°52′38″N 87°38′30″W / 41.87722, -87.64167Coordinates: 41°52′38″N 87°38′30″W / 41.87722, -87.64167
Built/Founded: 1949
Added to NRHP: May 05, 2006
NRHP Reference#: 06000376[1]
MPS: Route 66 through Illinois MPS
Governing body: Private

Lou Mitchell's, also known as Lou Mitchell's Restaurant, is a Chicago diner located at 565 W. Jackson Boulevard. It is a popular restaurant for commuters, as it is located near Union Station. It is also located near the start of Route 66 and was frequented by many people on the start of their journey along the road, earning it the nickname "the first stop on the Mother Road."

Founded in 1923, Lou Mitchell's is known for handing out fresh donut holes to people waiting in line, giving boxes of Milk Duds to children, and offering a free scoop of ice cream with each meal. Their egg dishes are made using double yolk eggs, which they claim makes the eggs larger and fluffier.

In May, 2002, the Nationwide Route 66 restoration program was launched at Lou Mitchell's.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2008-04-15).
  2. ^ The Route 66 Caravan
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