In our Road Trip USA book, the author had mentioned that Lou Mitchell’s is one of the greatest breakfast and lunch places to eat at on the planet. That’s saying a lot and because he has never let us down, we had to try it. We made our way into Chicago and tried to find a parking space near the restaurant. It had the usual pink neon sign so it wasn’t hard to miss.
Once inside we were greeted by the hostess. She gave us each a complimentary doughnut hole and a box of Milk Duds for me and Bryce. I read that they only give them to women and kids—lucky us! And Bryce got some crayons and kid’s menu. It seems that doughnut holes and Milk Duds are their “thing.†Bryce got Milk Dud pancakes, Chris had an omelet and I had an egg with turkey sausage. Chris’ and mine both came with homemade hash browns and wheat, rye or German toast.
Before we were served our meal, the waitress brought us each a bowl with an orange slice and a prune. How weird! Then after we were done and boxed up (it was a lot of food) she brought us small cups of ice cream! I love this place. All the complimentary stuff was just way too cute. They also boasted the “best coffee in the world†and Chris wasn’t let down. It must have been strong because that’s the way he likes it!
After we left we toured the city, saw the Sears tower and went to Wrigley Field. We couldn’t get too close to it though because it looked like something was going on. Then on our way out of town we drove beside Lake Michigan for quite a while.
Chicago was a pretty city with great buildings and a nice downtown area. It was a good thing that we came through it on a Sunday. I can’t imagine what traffic would have been like otherwise.
What day were you a Wrigley field? The Cubs had home games on the 4th, 5th. and 6th. That’s probably what was “going on”. LOL
Oh…Sunday. I guess that would be the 6th then. Yeah….they were playing a game.