Lou Mitchell's was started in 1923 and I first came here in 1993 after I picked up the book Road Food. My ex-wife and I came in mid-week (with no line) and were charmed by the old Chicago ambiance, the good and plentiful food, and of course a choice of donut holes or milk duds. In fact, I still have the picture somewhere of her in front holding that box. Lou Mitchell's is also located near Union Station and at the start of the old US Route 66. This place was frequented by many people on the start of their journey along that highway, earning it the nickname as "the first stop on the Mother Road." For train commuters, that journey beginning continues today and for me most times I'm back in the Windy City. read more

Throw back 50's diner. Nostalgic Chicago eatery. Nothing fancy here. We brought our kids, one had pancakes, they were huge! Not sure if the owners served us/cooked our food, however friendly and likable. Must stop, sit at the bar and enjoy food and people watching. read more

I remember coming ot Lou Mitchell's as a kid when my mom worked up the block. She would bring me to work on Saturdays with her and we would stop off here first for breakfast. We'd walk in and there'd be a line and the host would hand us some donut holes and some strawberry frozen yoghurt while we were waiting. The place was always packed but they got people in and out pretty quickly and efficiently. My favorite was always one of their skillets with the thick toast, ooo with jelly. We would get the check with a couple of boxes of milk duds and some orange wedges. Giving Lou Mitchell's 4 stars for the food, service and the memories. :) read more

I like the name. Lou Mitchell's. Let's go to Lou's for brek brek... While we were waiting they gave us donuts. Our waitress was really cool, a little surly, but cool. Which I was okay with. I had the simple straight forward breakfast which is what I typically have (2-eggs over medium, bacon, and potatoes) and coffee, and it was very good. My young thang had the corned beef hash (which looked really good) and she seemed to enjoy. We had a nice time here, yeah, yeaahhhh... real nice time. read more

Lou Mitchell's is a special occasion spot my dad used to take us to when we were kids for breakfast... kinda like Superdawg was for dinner. We were (and still are) suburban kids, so, traveling into the city at a young age was a BFD! Every once in awhile, Dad would bring us down to Lou Mitchell's for fluffy scrambled eggs. Now, I will say, I don't enjoy my eggs scrambled anymore, but I do enjoy omelettes. When I stayed overnight with a friend who lives within walking distance, there was no way I was passing up a trip to Lou Mitchell's for breakfast. Dare I say it was better than I remember as a child?! We were seated immediately outside in their small patio area, which was perfect because it was still rather early and the weather was gorgeous. By the time we left, there was a line around the corner to get in (high-five us!) This was also the morning of Bike-the-Drive, so, I'm not sure if that contributed to extra traffic or if this is a typical Sunday volume. Now... what can I say that hasn't already been said? Coffee: perfectly strong. Great for a post-bachelorette party brunch. Water: see the second point above. Glad it kept coming, my glass was never empty. Breakfast: egg white omelette with mushrooms and asparagus with breakfast potatoes, well done. I didn't even get halfway through this. The flavors went very well together and the vegetables weren't mushy. Side: turkey sausage: again, with the amount of food on the table, I'm pretty sure I ate one piece, but it was very tasty. Portions: Oh.mah.gah. Gibundis. SIX sausage links. Omelettes made from SIX eggs. Of course I brought the leftovers home and my boyfriend promptly made his breakfast out of them. Lou Mitchell's continues to be a special childhood memory and treat for me. I look forward to bringing my own little ones there some day. (Some day... waaaayyyyy in the future. I'm glad I know Lou Mitchell's isn't going anywhere.) read more

Lou Mitchell's - Egg white omelette with mushrooms and asparagus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Breakfast at Lou Mitchell's was a great experience. It started the second we walked in, when we were greeted when donuts at the door. After that, the service was extremely quick and the staff was very friendly. We were told that the pancakes, omelettes and French toast were especially good so we ordered an omelette and a French toast with cinnamon apples and strawberries with some coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. Before our food came to the table, we were given an orange slice and a honey dipped prune which was very nice. When the food finally arrived, it was great. The omelette was one of the fluffiest I have ever had and was massive. It was served with some home baked bread which they buttered for us which was also great. The food was really flavourful. At the end, they gave us a small scoop of soft serve vanilla ice cream to round it off. Definitely one of my favorite breakfast places in Chicago. I'll be coming back here soon! read more

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Great Breakfast place! Love how they give you a little delicious donut before you get your table. Our waitress Bonnie was awesome! She was really friendly and very attentive on what we needed. I order scramble eggs with cheddar cheese and bacon with potatoes and fluffy pancakes instead of toast. Everything was on point! Delicious!! I really recommend this place! I will keep going back! read more

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On my last day of vacation in Chicago, everyone told us to try Lou's. I am glad I did! From the complimentary donut holes, prune and orage slice to the damn good coffee made from water from LAKE Michigan This place is classic Chicago. I got to have an omlette with Michigan apples! YUM! I cant wait to go back to Chicago just to eat here again! read more

Some places are a Chicago tradition and Lou is one among them, perfect for my 200th review! We used to frequent the place when we lived a block away but this is our first time back in a decade.Quickly seated, our server Virginia was very attentive refilling the coffee cups @ regular intervals, hands down best Colombian coffee!!! We eat so much, i had the special spinach omelet with feta and hashbrowns,hubby had pancakes, kids ordered eggs and sausage and grilled cheese off the kids menu which came along with a pack of milk duds :) and freshly squeezed orange juice. We got apple pie to go. I hope no one @ home gets hungry for a few days. read more

Lou Mitchell's - Treats for the folks in line - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great old fashioned breakfast place in the south loop. It was a little pricey for the whole experience and quality of food but it is reliable and never disappoints! Comforting spot--since most breakfast places in chicago are very trendy and not as traditional. read more

As you walk in...the sign says...Heavenly Omelettes. I got one and it was so bland and bad, I left half of it. Yes, I asked for all whites, vegetables with bacon, but still, you can make all whites omelette with nice herbs and seasonings to make it sublime. Also, you can buy some "better" all white egg mix ..that will have a deeper flavor. Loud and crowded...it was just ok.... read more

I came here with a local friend as I passed through on trains. They make you leave your bags by the entrance, but they do have a place for them, and my bag was safe (we sat at the counter so I could keep an eye on my suitcase). It was cute, and had its little characteristic things--the orange slice and fig (I think that's what it was) delivered as soon as we sat down, eggs served in a little skillet, that sort of thing. Some of the other things didn't make it to us--the donut holes and Milkduds among them. It was definitely reasonably priced for breakfast--eggs for $5-something, Belgian waffle for $6-something (still too much for batter in a waffle machine, but unfortunately the standard--this is on the low-priced side). They had a juicer for fresh OJ. And free refills on soda, which is nice, and unusual for me (I'm from NY) although probably standard in Chicago. Servers were patient, and the food came really quickly despite the fact that the place was quite busy. Oh, and there are no signs to the restrooms, of which there are 2--they are downstairs, and the stairs are sort of tucked away at the front corner that's not by the door. read more

The Best Breakfast in Chicago? Yes Sir! Okay, so maybe it's not fair for me to say it's the best in Chicago but by far, the best I've had in Chicago. It was 11:45AM - 2 friends and myself were starving so we decided to park and simply walk into any breakfast joint at this time. As we parked we asked the parking attendant where we could find some breakfast at close to Noon and he simply responded, "Ova 'dere" pointing at Lou's. The guy had a belly - always trust a guy with a belly. I decided on 2 eggs with sausage and a short stack. How was it? Incredible. The eggs were so fluffy - like a new pillow. The Potatoes? YUM! they were by far the highlight of the breakfast. Soooo good. The sausage links? 7/10. Only reason I gave this place a 4/5. The short stack? Yum! those pancakes might actually be being cooked by the Pancake Fairy Godmother - that good. All in all, this is a great place for a great bite. The staff was awesome and very attentive. The food was great, warm and brought out very quick. I should mention though - come with an appetite - the portions are BIG! Eat on my friends! read more

Lou Mitchell's - Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visiting from MN and we were looking for a good brunch spot and hands down the best. Our waiter was good to us she spoiled us with donut holes and orange slices. We order the Greek omelette as suggested by her, pecan waffle, chocolate pancakes, bacon, stuff hash with ham/veggies with 2 overeasy eggs and fresh squeezed orange juice. My friend was so amazed with the fresh squeezed orange juice that we order 5 glasses totaled that's how much we loved it. Friendly staff, service was on point and the food was a 10 plus. Strongly suggested for brunch lovers!!! read more

Maybe I am old and remember things from my late 20's and early 30's with too much fondness, but I do remember the breakfast as being better. Now that is not to say it wasn't good, it was a fine breakfast. I LOVE the donut hole while you are waiting in line, and the whole Milk Duds, prune and orange before your meal remain as quaint always, (though my daughter refused to eat her prune). The service also remains super friendly, and Faye our hostess was fantastic and very responsive. I took the kids on President's Day and raved about the place ahead of our visit. They were excited to try it. We are trying to eat our way through DNA Info's article of 10 oldest restaurants (https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160104/downtown/chicagos-oldest-restaurants-have-changed-but-not-much), and Lou Mitchell's is #8 on the list, having opened in 1923. Lou's probably HAS thrived by remaining mostly the same over all these years. Consistently fluffy omelets, waffles that look like they will melt in your mouth, and all the little touches that make you feel like you belong here. A great breakfast place should make you feel this welcome no matter your first visit or your 100th. BUT, you knew it was coming, the omelet, though fluffy, was sort of bland. The kids thought they had had better waffles, and though the little touches, atmosphere and history at Lou's, here at the beginning of Route 66, are awfully interesting, maybe these only okay breakfast servings at a sort of rich price are the reason I haven't returned here for breakfast in 20 years. Will we come back one more time with our forth family member? Maybe. Maybe not. There are lots of great breakfast places closer to home. Yes, this place has nostalgia, great service and all the little touches, yet in the end the breakfast itself is just as I rated it, A-OK. If you look though, you can find better, MUCH better, in this town. And I would probably tell you to do that after you have visited this place once, just to say you've been here. read more

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DELIGHTFUL!!! (Caps and exclamation points are intentional.) I define delightful as exceeding my expectations and the Lou Mitchell's team, lead by Audrey, nailed it today. Highlights: 1. Donut holes at the door and wiping powdered sugar off my sweatshirt. 2. 25 people in a line out the door and it's really only a 5-10 min wait as the hostess said it would be. Although I skipped the line to sit solo at the counter. 3. Real potatoes, not frozen, and coined up like nobody does anymore. 4. A big fluffy omelette, with real orange gooey cheddar cheese, NOT American cheese that has never been close to a cow! 5. Buttered toast... thanks for asking, Audrey! Yes butter makes everything better. 6. Big score for the completely unexpected soft ice cream chaser pushing today's breakfast from the usual excellent to delightful! Thanks Audrey! read more

We came just because it is a Chicago landmark. Food is good. Their egg skillets good. Fluffy omelettes. I had the Mushroom Special - stuffed with Swiss cheese, shrooms, tomatoes and onions. The best part about the wait for our table is the FREE donut holes - fresh and hot. Now, I could have had a dozen of these and a jug of milk and I would be happy. They had a nice menu for danish/pastries too. I think I should have gotten some of that to go. Oh well, next time I know. read more

Anyone who has gone to this eatery and noticed the long lines and constant crowds understand why there the place stays packed. I can't speak for non-breakfast offerings, but their breakfast menu makes Lou Mitchell's a top restaurant in the Near West Loop area. Belgian waffle. Eggs scrambled with cream cheese. The servers look cantankerous, but they are anything but. Always good with offering suggestions when they're asked for recommendations. I've played it safe by ordering skillet omelettes in the past. The Belgian waffle and scrambled eggs during my last visit have now moved the skillet omelettes down to second place. I must try some of the bakery items. I must. read more

To an outsider it seems like yet another storied, homey, but efficient Chicago diner. But I guess I should have paid more attention to the bakery part. My corned beef hash was a little too gelatinous to be pleasant; eggs and potatoes were fine but nothing special. Instead, the best thing I was served was my two slices of rye bread. Do they bake the bread in-house? It's hard to imagine, but somehow it was delicious. Combined with the mediocrity of my savory plate it made me wonder if sweet breakfast pastries are the way to go here. Not that I want sweet breakfast pastries for breakfast, but you might. Standard efficient Chicago-diner service, unusually strong coffee, but not cheap. read more

Bad service. Decent food, fun extensive menu. But $5 for 3 pieces of cold bacon. Denver omelet with no onions, and mushroom and cheese = no substitution so $3 extra. Good on refilling water and coffee (cause that wasn't our waitress). Oh and coming as a party of 2 = get seated quicker. But wait outside in line, wait forever for food, and wait for the bathroom (with prunes, coffee, water and a ton of food... You'll need it.) Chocolate chip pecan cookies are not as advertised. "Stopped making with pecans long ago." Ummm, so change your menu. Won't be back. read more

Lou Mitchell's - Mega coffee filter. Blurry cause he was !quick!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ignore the 3.5 star average everyone, this place is the truest diner I've been to in years since moving away from New York. Most of the bad reviews are because people were upset that their servers were short with them (as they should be, this place is way too busy to keep your server at the table for a meaningful conversation). The food here is TO DIE FOR. My wife and I shared the Belgian Malted Waffle with pecan as an appetizer, which was awesome. Lots of butter and their house syrup made it one of the best waffles I've had. For breakfast we ordered the Apple and Cheese Omelette, and the Corned Beef Hash. I forgot to take a picture of the hash, and the omelette was so good I took a picture after I had already dug in (I know, rookie move). For real people, if you're in town for a visit don't sleep on this place. It lives up to the hype! read more

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Ok, I was a little skeptical of a place with only 3.5 stars in a city known in large part for the food. But we were right around the corner and decided to give Lou's a shot. Holy crap, I'm glad we did! This place was basically the first stop (or last, depending on your direction of travel) for people driving the old Route 66 between LA and Chicago. I can imagine people getting out of their now classic cars and lining up to get in here to get fueled up for the trip out west. I can't think of a better place. And speaking of lining up, if there is a line and you're waiting a bit starving to death, have no fear. They will come by with a small box of Milk Duds or donut holes to tide you over. A long held tradition at Lou's. Lou's is a classic old diner, but has a menu full of classic foods as well as updated items. I got the malted waffle with bacon in it. Wow. I devoured that in record time. My wife had a custom made skilled creation with home made greek sausage, feta, mushrooms and black olives. Okay, not my cup of tea, but she loved it and made our waitress drool. The coffee was good, the pancakes fluffy and light and the service was some of the best I have ever had. And they will give you a little cup of soft serve at the end to clean your palate. How cool is that?? Sit at the counter and make a new friend with the fellow customers. You may not be driving Route 66, but you can definitely fuel up at Lou's for whatever you are doing that day. You won't regret it. read more

Went there for lunch with a friend today. It's a cute old fashioned diner in downtown, a different feel than most of the places around. They give you free donut samples when you walk in, and they are very good. The hostess wasn't very nice, she was not very polite. Our waitress was alright. I got a bacon Belgium waffle, $10, just one round waffle, a little pricy just for one piece. My friend got eggs potato etc and it had a lot more food than mine. I was fine with that. We felt like we weren't really being taking care of as customers, they were kind of busy I guess. They didn't have a lot of the desserts on the menu. I walked by and just wanted to try, but my overall experience was okay. I just did not like the hostess. read more

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A real Chicago institution, an old stule diner. A nice place for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Gets quite crowdy around 12-1pm. We had BLT sandwiches wich were quite good, nicely cut into 4 parts. The service was nice, but very busy and in that way not over attentive. It's a bit pricey for a diner, the location takes it's toll. We never got the freebies everyone is writing about... Never got to taste the donuts, maybe because they were so busy... We might be back, but we missed the wow factor. read more

Lou Mitchell's - BLT with a bit of coleslaw - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lovely food! It was extremely crowded in there when I went to pick up the food, which makes sense since it's, duh, Lou Mitchell's.

If you have a sensory disorder, avoid this restaurant! I came for lunch Sunday and it was so loud I could not hear the waitress or my daughter, who sat across from me at a long cafeteria style table that was crammed in the middle of the aisle. On each side of me were strangers, one of whom repeatedly yelled to his wife over the noise. We waited on line before being seated and were served donut holes that were not cooked in hot enough oil and which I could squeeze oil from. I ordered a reuben with no thousand island dressing. The corned beef was very tender and there was a lot of it, but thousand island dressing had clearly been added and then scraped off. The macaroni and cheese had absolutely no flavor, and the french fries were also bland. The bread was overly thick and tasteless. The server was excellent, but the chaotic atmosphere left a bad taste in my moutu. read more

Lou Mitchell's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's hard to screw up breakfast if you are even an OK cook. However, a great atmosphere and history certainly lend to a wonderful experience. That all said, Lou Mitchell's delivered an absolutely delicious start to the day. Don't be turned away by the seemingly endless line -- it moves quickly! If you are not able to get a booth, you could end up at the counter or join a tight European-dining style seating (long tables) where conversations compete with one another above the constant din, and bursts of "Happy Birthdays", sung by the entire restaurant staff and patrons. Food is reasonably priced and plentiful. Typical breakfast joints give you 2 measly links, Lou gives you 5! I was glad I didn't add any bacon or pancake to my order. I barely could finish my meal. I did, though. It would seem too wasteful to let those wonderful turkey links go to waste. Hash browns, handcut fries and made-on-the-premises wheat bread are amazingly fresh and delicious. None of us had a bad meal. The sugary donuts handed out at the waiting line was a great and much welcomed touch. Greasy but good. Just don't ruin your appetite by having too many. read more

Lou Mitchell's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is what it is. It's an old school Chicago style diner. A pleasant surprise to get a donut hole while being seated. The service is snappy and friendly, and the menu is large. I got the olive burger, which had me wishing I'd ordered some of their more standard fare. All in all it was a nice experience, I was just underwhelmed with the food as others have noted. Come for the experience, history, authenticity. read more

This diner feels as if you're stepping into an early morning scene after a long night with the 1950s beat generation. Lou Mitchell's is loaded with charming traditions that follow one after another, like miniature courses of a meal: donut holes as you wait in line, apple sauce ramekins with your meal, a kid-sized box of Whoppers and small cup of complementary soft serve ice cream to finish it off. Throughout it all the senior-citizen wait staff treats you like a tough but nice grandma. They have excellent house-label coffee and hefty omelets too. I recommend this place as a pre-game breakfast on a football Sunday. If you live in the city, you have to visit this Chicago staple at some point. read more

Lou Mitchell's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's the Chicago hot spot for breakfast and as I asked any local what the best place for a good breakfast was in the city, invariably Lou Mitchell's was brought up. Don't expect a particularly quaint atmosphere. This is more like "Mel's Diner" in terms of what the place feels and looks like. There's nothing wrong with that and it is about the food, right? Lou serves up a great breakfast. I had an excellent omelet that was just enough along with hash browns (you southerners might simply call them fried potatoes). My wife had a delicious pancake and eggs sunny side up. The food was great. The coffee is touted as the best, but being a coffee snob, I have had better. We enjoyed our breakfast, but also agreed this was not the best breakfast in Chicago. I still voted Tempo as the best breakfast in the city. Maybe I just don't know any better. But, I can't help wondering if a place doesn't just get a reputation for being great and everyone in the city simply nods their head in unthinking agreement. Maybe you have to be from Chicago to understand it all. Don't get me wrong - you won't waste your money here. But, I'll be tipping my coffee cup at Tempo for most breakfasts. But, this is not to say I won't eat at Lou's again. I am giving it four stars after all. It's a great place to eat and the price is right. read more

I'm not a fan of standing in long lines for breakfast. That said, count me a fan of Lou Mitchell's! The best advertising that something fantastic is going on inside is a line to get in and that's what you're certainly going to find any weekend morning at Lou's. There's a reason for that. Their breakfast food is fantastic and their slogan "world's best coffee", which may be a little over the top, is no doubt excellent. If your preference is an omelet, you've got TWENTY combinations to choose from. While I've never had it, my dining partner heartily recommends the French Toast. Lots to choose from and you'll eat well for about $10, depending on your selection. I found service to be good. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, once you get past the woman drill sergeant, who's been there for years admonishing would be diners to "keep the entrance door closed". Got a little annoying the 5th time she hollered it. A word of caution, they do not take credit or debit cards however they do offer an ATM machine when you first enter the building. I might suggest they find another spot for it because it just adds to the all the congestion. Bottom line... worth the wait, worth the crowds, worth the drill sergeant! read more

Lou Mitchell's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a Bacon and cheese omelet with sausage links was very excellent.the donuts holes where also very good the service was excellent people were very friendly just a great place for breakfast and lunch and it's the start of rt 66 thank you for a awesome meal read more

Great Chicago eatery. Busy and chaotic inside, with servers dashing everywhere, and people seated with strangers at a long, communal table, or at the sharp-angled counters. But I loved it. I ate at Yolk the day before, which I also love, but Lou Mitchell's is the opposite of Yolk's sanitized orderliness. It's more of a real Chicago diner--an experience really. What? The food? Oh right, I liked it. I had breakfast, which was an omelette with thick multi-grain toast. It was great. I sat at the counter and the friendly waitress refilled my coffee every minute or so. It was just nice to sit here and look around at all the people, take in all the sounds and enjoy being in Chicago. read more

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Not too bad but I was disappointed given the hype about this place. Service was pretty good. We came on a Saturday morning and we were seated immediately. The waitress came to the table immediately after being seated and wanted to take our order before we had any time to look at the menu. We were ready about a minute later but it took several minutes for her to come back. When she came back the first time it was just to drop off our drinks. We had to wait several more minutes to place the order. I ordered an omelette with hash browns. I don't like my hash browns undercooked so I asked for them well done. My wife ordered hers the same way. I was surprised when my order came out and my hash browns were potato chips - I will post a photo. Apparently they don't follow any of the definitions of hash browns as defined at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_browns - they slice them and either cook them until they are potato chips like mine, or greasy and undercooked like my wife's - which as I noted above were ordered the same way. My omelette was excellent and my wife's eggs were perfect. The donut holes were cold, dry and seemed like they had been sitting around for a while - we didn't finish the order of 6. This place needs improvement - especially to learn how to make hash browns. read more

Lou Mitchell's - Lou Mitchell's idea of hash browns - I call them potato chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here 21 years ago by myself and have since come many a time... My now 16 year old son enjoys the place as much as I do. This place is a staple and one of few dying breeds. It's become part of my, and my sons life. You need to come here, in order to understand. read more

Lou Mitchell's - Can never go wrong with my Spinach Special. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Returned 6 years later and it's still The PLACE for breakfast in Chicago. You may see a line out the door when you arrive, but it moves fairly quickly. Plus, they give you fresh donut holes covered in powdered sugar and Milk Duds to keep your hunger pangs at bay. The skip lunch breakfast place. read more

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Still the best place for breakfast in Chicago. Getting back on its feet since the reopening the food does not disappoint. Be sure to add a pancake side to your egg order and come hungry. read more

Lou Mitchell's - Greek Sausage Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So great to be back here. Super fast service. Expansive menu. Great food and friendly staff. Wish I lived in Chicago!!!!

Stopped by here for breakfast due to its close proximity to the train station and it did not disappoint! One of the best breakfasts we had while visiting the Windy City. You are greeted with fresh warm donut holes. Sat down in a restaurant that feels like we went back in time! All of the food was delicious! Loved the cinnamon bread. Grabbed a brownie and cheese danish to go. I Haven't tried the brownie yet but the cheese danish is heavenly! read more

Again Yelp, no place for 3.5! Arg! I'm going with 4 because at the end of the day, this place is a Chicago legend and staple. Even though there were parts of my visit that were a 3, the 5 star parts make up for it. Came here for a work lunch with an out of town co-worker- figured she needed to experience one of Chicago's oldest and best staples. I had breakfast despite our 12:30 lunch meeting. 1 egg (which is actually 2 because they are small), hashbrowns (which are more like diced/sliced potatoes, and bacon oh and they had multi-grain toast. At first I didn't think it was enough food but I left full but not too full. Booths are a little small for 4 people but we made do. Nice touch- the police were writing tickets out front so they rang a bell and made an announcement to let people know in case they need to fill their meters. This is a staple in CHicago and the West Loop. Highly recommend. read more