The story
The legendary first stop on Route 66, serving all-day breakfast since 1923. Famous for free donut holes and Milk Duds for women and children. Three generations of family ownership. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Everything that was here
- 1923–present · still open
Lou Mitchell's RestaurantRestaurant / Diner
The legendary first stop on Route 66, serving all-day breakfast since 1923. Famous for free donut holes and Milk Duds for women and children. Three generations of family ownership. Listed on the National Register of…
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Nearby history
Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson Boulevard · 8 m away
Lou Mitchell's
565 W. Jackson Blvd. · 70 m away
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