Stopped by this diner on a recent trip through the area and were delighted with our experience. The diner itself is bright and clean with huge windows and tall ceilings giving the place an open and airy vibe. The tables are comfortable with tables and booths available and everything has a classic diner feel. For my breakfast, I got their sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on sourdough which was large, flavorful, and filling. Truly, a classic breakfast sandwich in the best way. It came with a side of hashbrowns that were buttery and crispy Our server was a delightful, prompt, and friendly. Get to it! read more

Lulu's Diner - Sausage, egg, and cheese on sourdough with hashbrowns - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Great morning food, and terrific service, very nice people and good traditional diner menu, fun retro mid-century space too, it was packed and very popular, hope to go back someday. read more

I ate here while visiting the Decatur area with my sister. It is really clean and much like a family style diner or maybe a truck stop like diner. They serve huge portions and seemed pretty nice. The food is average. Because there are not a huge amount of places to go I would go here again. read more

Lulu's Diner - Inside - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Stopped for lunch on a weekday and got the Chef Salad. It was pretty decent. Nothing fancy but then the menu says the food isn't fancy so it was exactly as advertised. But it tasted good! The staff is super friendly and I can imagine this is a place that definitely has regulars. Definitely a diner vibe on the inside so also-- just as advertised! In general it was better than stopping at a fast food chain but cost about the same. I was satisfied with that! read more

You get the classic breakfast food for a reasonable price. Its very filling with a friendly atmosphere. read more

Great new find for us! Best French Toast in Springfield for sure! I had the French Toast combo with eggs over easy and well-cooked sausages, and hubby had the LuLu Burger with crispy fries. All items were well-cooked and arrived on time. The service was quick and very efficient. What can I say, we liked it so much we revisited it again a few days later. read more

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Classic diner setting, with reasonable prices. Food came out hot and fast, good service . Very good omelet. I'll have to return to try lunch. read more

Dennis is the best server there is. The food is amazing. The place is always clean. Very great place to go have breakfast.

Great food and service. Breakfast was excellent and great value. The French toast was the best I have had. The omelettes were cooked to perfection. My wife and I were there for breakfast 3 times and each was fantastic. read more

A 204 mile drive work related brought me to this gem from Chicago. I asked a co worker who works in the area and she directed me to LuLu's Great service Great food Great prices Big dining room Felt like mom cooked my meal I would drive 205 miles for another bfast from this awesome place :) And best of all they support the blue line and aren't afraid to show it Way to go !! read more

Lulu's Diner - Veggie omelette with wheat toast Yummy - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Great Diner. The food was good, we shared French toast, omelets, and corned beef hash The service is excellent. Klori was attentive, very friendly, professional, fun, and super sweet I love that they have a Pay it Forward" box to be able to serve those less fortunate people in the community. Stop by Lulu's, is wort read more

This diner is a treasure in Springfield!!! As I was walking in I saw a man leaving with stacks of garlic bread, loaves that the business was donating to the lasagna lady in Springfield, who is delivering meals to Veterans. This business has a pay forward box for feeding people that are in need. I ordered an extra biscuits and gravy for a homeless guy downtown and they would not charge me for them. Not only are they giving back but the food is actually very very good. So if you visit and you like it as much as I do, make sure you put something in the pay it forward box. To me that is a restaurant with a big heart. Lulu also custom makes all of her desserts. And if I wasn't so full..., they looked beautiful. read more

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The food, serving and the ambiance! Great place now! It just seems to be better now.

Sharon's View: So good is this place, we went for breakfast the two days we were in Springfield, Illinois. And I had the same meal both days. Now let me tell you, I'm not a traditional kind of breakfast meal person, I like eating leftovers. Especially leftovers from the night before. But when you're travel out of town, it doesn't quite work out that way sometimes. And what a delight this find turned out to be and a personal discovery for me; I think I'm re-adjusting my judgement towards traditional breakfast food. It wasn't terribly busy when we arrived, perhaps four other tables besides ours, were occupied. And more or less the same thing the following day. But that changed fast. And I know why. The people who work in this place that we came into contact with both days and the food served, is top tier. Such was the service, it felt like being in the company of old friends after a time apart. Such was the food. I didn't even add any hot sauce and God knows how I chug the stuff on just about anything. I had the meat skillet which boasted plentiful bacon, flavorful sausage with cheese mixed in and all on top of the best hash browns I've had to date. Not even a lick of salt and pepper was added by me. Chef Frankie seasoned it perfectly on his end. Three fried eggs cooked to my liking, atop the lot. All crowned with some delicious raisin bread, buttered by Jessica and the second day by Cindy. A lot to eat and I only ate half and saved the rest for later. The next day, Chase and I shared the meat skillet and it was very satisfying. Perhaps because it was perfectly seasoned with the right balance of ingredients and it hit the spot, spot on. I happened to see the food being delivered to the couple seated a few tables away from us. They're each having a wrap of some kind and golden looking fries and it looks amazing. Cindy sees my head whip up and she comes over to see to me. Before I even ask, she tells me they're having a club and gyro wrap. I think I'm going to have that next time we visit. The food advertises itself. That's the kind of attentiveness this place has. A head raise and a look is all it takes. Even though it's incredibly busy. The areas visible to me, the dining area, was every clean and quite tidy and I have to mention the loo was pleasantly shipshape and I like that. It shows the pride in their place encompasses all areas of the diner. What a lovely surprise, when we're walking to the car and Cindy lightly jogs out to us - I know, because I watched her - to specifically thank us for visiting and wish us a safe journey home. A sincere thank you for coming. A wonderful feeling. Abit like when you're given a sweet treat you were eyeing but weren't expecting to get, from that friend you've not seen in a while. Chase's View: I am, and have been, on a seemingly endless quest for biscuits and gravy that can come close to the ones that my wonderful grandmother made for me in my childhood. Now, for me, my experience with Lulu's Diner and their take on biscuits and gravy, though it wasn't my grandmother's, is one that is beyond satisfying. What was missing for me, and this is all a personal perspective, is that the gravy is very lightweight. They don't combine their sausage grease with the other ingredients and this leaves it lightweight. Now bear in mind that when I do biscuits and gravy, I am not eating them to be heart-healthy and I am not certainly not interested in pros and cons of "too much" grease; it's a taste journey that is as much a sentimental embrace as it is a ode to my palette and my belly. Just so you know. Aside from the lightness, the sausage bits are generous and flavorful. Truly. I ordered something called a Horseshoe at Jessica's suggestion after our short conversation about what I wanted to eat. Jessica, our server, well, her attentiveness was stellar. We talk about haute cuisine, Michelin Star, five-star, nouveau cuisine and all of the seemingly elevated dining experiences, and Jessica ranks right up there with all of them in her willingness to make sure that you having a wonderfully delightful meal. Coffee was hot and I never wanted for more. Food was hot and tasty. And again, the service was top notch. Day two saw my beloved and I return for breakfast one more time. Yes, that's how good the food was. And on day two, my wife and I shared a meal. Even with sharing it, it was filling. It was hearty, tasty, delicious, hot and well, downright "hell yeah". Our server Cindy, just like Jessica from the day before, was stellar 2.0. One more thing. The chef, Frankie, well, gees Louise, a master in the kitchen. Everything that we ate was on point. Nothing was over or under seasoned. As Goldilocks said, it was "just right". If you are looking for a place that isn't interested in dazzling you with decor and instead focuses on your actual enjoyment of your meal, and a place that puts your satisfaction front and center, put Lulu's Diner on your agenda. read more

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I'm a diner fan...While I love the experience when the atmosphere blends with the food; that doesn't always happen as was the case with Lulu's. An intriguing neon sign out front, but the exterior and interior were nothing exciting. The menu was very complete with choices of eggs, omelette's and several other items (but no breakfast burrito). I shared my disappointment with Dennis (?) my waiter who indicated he could prepare one-and he did. The burrito didn't take too long to prepare, tasted good and was reasonably priced. Thank-you... read more

Lulu's Diner - Dennis's breakfast burrito - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Prices Good. Food quality Fair. I guess it depends what you order. Darren Howard Service was Poor

I got the steak skillet and we ate outside. The coffee was really good! (I take mine black) The bathrooms were super clean and the staff was very friendly. They did forget the cheese on my hubs' eggs but we managed to survive. Would definitely go back and recommend stopping by! read more

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One of the best burgers in Springfield, great service, friendly staff and very reasonable prices.​

Very average breakfast/brunch spot. I tried the corned beef hash and it was not good at all, it also had a fishy taste. I wanted to come here for a great breakfast and brunch experience. But ended up leaving disappointed. The atmosphere was not good, the food was worse, and the service was ok. I never went back again read more

Amazing service, I placed a call in order, eta was 10 mins. I arrived and it was done! The food is amazing and I made a substitution which they fulfilled! I recommend their steak wrap with feta cheese. It was quite busy inside as well for Monday late morning. read more

Lulu's Diner - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

We were on an anniversary trip for the weekend in Springfield, and I found this fun diner on Yelp. So we gave it a go after hitting another real popular diner the day before. We had a great lunch. My wife got an omelet and a pancake, and I got the Frisco sandwich. Food was exactly what you want from a real diner. The service was also amazing. They were packed. We got seated quickly, and had drinks just as fast. Didn't feel rushed, but if you wanted to get in and out of a place quick, this would work too. They gave us this monster piece of chocolate cake when they found out it was our anniversary. Thanks you guys :) Would recommend as a true diner feel and the staff was really nice. read more

Lulu's Diner - Frisco sandwich and fries (sorry about the head start on this one, I was starving. - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Nice down home atmosphere; friendly, efficient staff; and good home-cooked meals at reasonable prices.

Lulu's Diner is our favorite breakfast spot! The food is always hot and delicious, the prices are reasonable, the staff is always pleasant, and the owner is always in the diner offering the best experience for her patrons. Lulu's is known for giving back to the community and providing meals for the less fortunate. We love supporting local and this is one of our favorites! read more

Was served coffee in a cup with lipstick on the cup -not my shade !!!! Was very disappointed in food and service . Won't go back !

I was in town for the first time, visiting Springfield, Illinois. This breakfast spot was warm and friendly on a cold winter day. The staff was courteous and friendly. The food was great, and the service was amazing. read more

This is hands down my favorite breakfast spot in Springfield. Food and service always top notch. Omelets are always excellent and their pancakes are very tasty. read more

located downtown Springfield just off Route 66 Great location. The large windows bring in a a lot of light making it very welcoming. The service was just plain perfect warm and friendly . The menu has the Classic Horse shoe for Breakfast and you can't leave Springfield without trying one read more

Lulu's Diner - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Great diner serving hearty breakfast options. I had the early bird special- 2 pancakes (light & fluffy), 2 eggs and choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Service is efficient. One person came for a drink order shortly after I was seated. Then the waitress took my food order and my food came out hot quickly. Solid breakfast choice. read more

Lulu's Diner - Pancakes, scrambled egg and bacon - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Good food at fair prices. A clean place where you feel at home. I had a yummy spinach and feta cheese omelet.

Buddy and I were the only customers. My thought: this place should be much busier. It's really good. Both had the French toast special, made from thick cuts of a French brioche style bread. Crisp bacon and proper eggs. This place is clean and bright. Food served promptly and good service. It's tucked off the road, so look for it, even with the huge sign. Lulu's does everything a good diner should. read more

Lulu's Diner - Interior. - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Great food and fast service! Very affordable and friendly! Nice little place to enjoy Breakfast.

This diner has a heavy emphasis on breakfast (all day) and lunch items (sandwiches, salads, and wraps for the most part). Service was very good and all meals for our party of six were satisfactory. For those who delight in predictability, there weren't any surprises as the meals didn't deviate from standard recipes. It's an unassuming restaurant with an open and airy dining room. There's a small private parking lot outside. read more

Good fast service, friendly server. Solid well executed classics. We had the French toast special and the Meat skillet. Also really enjoyed the biscuits which were light and tasty. read more

Lulu's Diner - Inside - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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LuLu's is a very straightforward place. It's a diner that serves good food fast and keeps your coffee cup full. Dennis was our server and he was super professional, personable, and great at his job. I ordered the Spinach and feta omelette to which I added tomato. This came with hash browns and a biscuit. Cute place, I would come here again. read more

superb. fantastic crew . dennis was amazing and a great server. food super good. fast, very. homemade. Highly Recommended . great ambience .

This is a nice little diner with good service. Unfortunately the food is mostly just ordinary. I had an omelette and it was Ok. But I like my omelettes fluffy and soft. This one was definitely not fluffy and was overdone, though it tasted good. We also had pancakes...and they were, well pancakes. Food was ok but not special. read more

Looks can be deceiving. Unfortunately, the sign outside does not do justice to the actual restaurant, food, and staff. The staff and owner are extremely friendly and hospitable. And the food is deliciously fresh and cooked to perfection. It was so good that we ate breakfast there the two days we were in Springfield. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good home. Cook breakfast with a little hospitality on the side, which is hard to find these days. read more

Food and service was very good, as usual. Restaurant was full of patrons. Coffee was hot and fresh, too.

Food was excellent! Atmosphere was diner like, which I love!! Service great as far as happy, good attitude, refilled my coffee often! Just slow to get my order taken, my carry out box & waited 10 mins to pay with no one in front of me. Though I will say they only had two servers & one bus boy, (no manager that I ever saw). The 3 off them running the whole time, constantly busy!!! I was there over 2 hrs and no one ever slowed down!! I will go again and tell others about it!! I loved the place!!! read more

The food was good, the service excellent, our server was very kind and patient. The restaurant was clean and we didn't have a wait. Very close to the Lincoln sites, I highly recommend. They were recently featured on America's Best Restaurants. read more