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Lou Mitchell's Restaurant

Lou Mitchell's Restaurant
Photo: Sheila Scarborough, CC BY 2.0 (licence)

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 U.S. Route 66 (US 66) and was frequented by many people at the start of their journey along the road, earning it the nickname "the first stop on the Mother Road." In May 2002, the Nationwide Route 66 restoration program was launched at Lou Mitchell's.

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  • Limited wheelchair access
Address
565 West Jackson Boulevard
Hours
Closed · opens 6 am Wednesday
Weekly hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed6 am–2 pm
Thu6 am–2 pm
Fri6 am–2 pm
Sat7 am–2 pm
Sun7 am–2 pm

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.