Lulu's Diner - Springfield, Illinois

Sharon C.

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. What a delight this find turned out to be and a personal discovery for me! The people who work in this place that we came into contact with both days and the food served, is top tier. The service felt like being in the company of old friends after a time apart. As for 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. A lot to eat and I only ate half and saved the rest for later.

I happened to see the food being delivered to the couple seated a few tables away from us and 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. A bit 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 list!

Adriana F.

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 worth it

Jennifer M.

I normally love this place. However, I went here yesterday to eat, AFTER MY WEDDING, and it was awful. The food was undercooked. The service was terrible. Our server Miranda had all of 3 or 4 tables and we hardly saw her at all. Never got a refill and the only time she came by the table was to drop off ONE napkin that we didn't even ask for. Thanks for ruining my wedding day.

James M.

Sydney was our server and she was awesome!. Food was amazing despite them being extremely busy and understaffed they pumped the food out. Quality of the food was fantastic. Price was great too.

Nick R.

Great hamburger. Quick service. Be advised they close at 2. So get there at least 20 mins before. We saw them turn away several people

CP W.

Lots of windows, bright cheery place! Staff is very friendly and attentive. Waffles were crispy and delicious and the country skillet was more than i could eat!

There are times where it looks crowed but they seem to get people in and out fast when needed .

Was not busy on a Thursday morning and we sat down as we entered.

Highly recommend! Nice people, good food, comfortable inside and fairly priced.

Karma X.

This place is awesome and I wish there were more places like this. The prices are very cheap, you get a lot of food, and the atmosphere is clean and welcoming. The two servers were working their butts off and were both super sweet. They kept up with everyone's orders and coffee. The food was great and filling.

Dave C.

Awesome service and a great lunch! We had a burger and the club wrap. Both very good and the fries were fantastic! They even let us park our truck there so we could walk through Lincolns neighborhood. We had been having a hard time finding parking because we have ab F450. Will definitely return. Wish they opened earlier for breakfast, as their breakfast menu looks great!.