About Us

Lou Mitchell’s Mission Statement

We will treat each other with respect and dignity and do the same for all we serve.

We will offer employees of all backgrounds a place to feel like family, and grow professionally.

We will provide our customers with unsurpassed exceptional service, with a joyful heart.

Quality and excellence will prevail.

We thank God for the opportunity to be of service to our customers and the community.

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.

General Information

Reservations for groups or large parties only/credit cards not accepted

Parking: Metered street parking/must-pay parking lot available

Address: 565 W. Jackson Blvd.
Located in the downtown west loop, west of the Sears Tower, half-block west of Union Station

Tel: (312) 939-3111/Fax: (312) 939-4400

Closed every major holiday: New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Transportation: Cabs plentiful, Blue Line (Clinton stop), CTA Bus:7–Harrison, 126–Jackson, 60–Blue Island/26th, 125–Watertower exp., 157–Streeterville

• Breakfast served all day/Children’s menu
• Fresh daily lunch specials 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Catering
• Baked goods and breads/Baked to our family recipes
• Carry out available/Free delivery within specified area
• Outdoor dinning March 1st–December 1st
• ASK ABOUT AFTER HOURS (LIMITED MENU)—TAKE OUT OR SERVED IN HOUSE
• ASK ABOUT RESERVING LOU MITCHELL’S FOR YOUR PRIVATE PARTY AFTER HOURS
• Cuisine: American—Traditional Coffee Shop Diner—“Serving the World’s Finest Coffee”