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July Specials
Every month we release never before seen food at our restaurant! Check out new twists on filet mignon pieces, two new desserts, and a release of our strawberry lemonade for the first time!
More Brand New Food
Try these items for this month only!
Louie’s Waffle & Pizza House – Meals All Day Long
At Louie’s Waffle and Pizza House, we serve Joliet families all your favorite dishes from morning to night. Enjoy breakfast classics like waffles, omelettes, pancakes, and benedicts, plus lunch favorites like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and wraps. For dinner, our menu features pizza, Greek, American, Mexican, Italian, and fresh fish dishes, including hand-tossed pizzas, wings, ribs, pasta, and souvlaki. Order online or dine in and enjoy a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Louie’s Waffle House By Day
Try all the classic breakfast and lunch favorites our family has proudly served for over 30 years, available all day from 6 AM to 9 PM. Enjoy a wide variety of dishes, including breakfasts, skillets, omelettes, pancakes, French toast, waffles, biscuits and gravy, crepes, breakfast sandwiches, and benedicts, as well as burgers, steaks, pork chops, chicken tenders, wraps, gyros, clubs, croissants, pastas, sandwiches, salads, fruit plates, and much more.
Louie’s Pizza House By Night From 3PM–9PM
We used to eat out at other restaurants for dinner, but now we only dine at our own. We combined all our favorite dishes from American, Greek, Mexican, Italian, and pizza spots into one incredible menu, featuring pizza, flaming saganaki, loaded nachos, ribs, wings, carne asada, quesadillas, burrito bowls, chicken parmesan, spaghetti, pork chops, steaks, souvlaki, fish, and much more—along with all your beloved breakfast and lunch favorites from our Louie’s Waffle House menu.
What's awesome for dinner
We have all your pizza, Greek, American, Mexican, Italian, and fish favorites!
Order from Our Website
Ordering from Louie’s Waffle House has never been easier. Skip the line and get your favorite meals ready for pickup, curbside, or delivery in just a few clicks. Enjoy the same fresh, hearty dishes you love from the comfort of your home. Fast, simple, and always delicious — order online today!
Catering
We cater and deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24/7, offering everything from breakfasts, skillets, breakfast sandwiches, and biscuits and gravy to pizza, wings, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, pastas, poorboys, wraps, and any sandwich you can imagine. Our catering menu features American, Greek, Mexican, Italian, and pizza favorites, with reliable, on-time delivery to make your next event a delicious success.
Homemade Soups
Chicken Noodle is served Monday to Friday alongside a special soup for the day
• Monday = Navy Bean
• Tuesday = Cream of Broccoli
• Wednesday = Split Pea
• Thursday = Cream of Mushroom
• Friday = Cream of Chicken with Rice
• Saturday = Cream of Potato & Beef Vegetable
• Sunday = Cream of Chicken with Rice & Beef Noodle
Joliet’s Only Curbside Pickup
Order ahead, drive to a spot, and never leave your car! Place your curbside pickup order online or by phone, and our food runners will deliver it directly to your vehicle. Enjoy the convenience of Joliet’s only curbside pickup service—fresh meals brought right to you, rain or shine.
Joliet’s Fastest and Best Breakfast in Town
Buckle up and get your stopwatches ready—Louie’s Waffle and Pizza House serves the fastest and best breakfast in Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield, Minooka, Channahon, and Morris. Why wait for food when you’re hungry? Our speedy service will have you saying, “Woah, that was fast!”
Create a Memory in Our Photobooth
We are the only restaurant in the area with a photobooth, lovingly named after our dog, Waffles. On your way out, take advantage of this fun photo opportunity to create memories with your kids and family. If you’re looking to rent a photobooth for your wedding, anniversary, or party, call the restaurant at (815) 722-6716.
Reservations
Reserve our Waffle Party Room anytime from 1 PM–9 PM. This private room accommodates up to 45 of your closest friends and family. Call the restaurant today to host your next memorable event with us!
Give the Gift of Deliciousness
Treat your friends and family to a tasty experience with our gift cards! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion, our gift cards let your loved ones enjoy all their favorite meals. Stop by the restaurant or call us to purchase a gift card today and share the joy of great food.
Inside Louie’s Waffle House
Step into a space that feels warm, casual, and welcoming. Our diner-style setting offers cozy booths, friendly service, and the comfort of a true neighborhood spot. Enjoy breakfast with family, lunch with coworkers, or dinner with friends in a place where good food and good company come naturally. Sit back, relax, and make yourself at home at Louie’s.
📍 Visit Us at Louie’s Waffle House
Stop by and enjoy a hearty meal at Louie’s Waffle House, your local spot for classic American comfort food. You’ll find us at 1776 McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60436, serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites every day. We’re open Sunday through Saturday from 6 AM to 9 PM, ready to welcome you for dine-in, takeout, or curbside pickup. Come in, relax, and enjoy great food made fresh daily!
What our guests are saying
I happened upon this this gem while traveling for work and absolutely love it! My husband and I had breakfast and went back the next night for dinner. It's a family owned restaurant and you can see the love they have put into this place. The food is fantastic the service is wonderful and the whole place gives off a wholesome vibe. I will definitely be visiting again.
Jennifer K.
A very lovely place. It was the first time I felt the food at a restaurant was just right—not too salty. And the portion was generous enough for two meals.
Bubble T.
My partner and I love this restaurant. Louie’s has such a cute interior and amazing food. Our server Gianna was amazing and super fast and attentive! I recommend getting the potato pancakes because they are so delicious! I get them every-time we go. The french vanilla cappuccino is so good. Definitely recommend and I am excited to try their dinner options since we have only ever gone for breakfast!
Elise T.
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Plates That Bring People Together
Take a look at the meals that make Louie’s Waffle House a local favorite in Joliet. From golden waffles and hearty breakfasts to loaded nachos, juicy ribs, and fresh-off-the-grill classics, every dish is made with care and served with a smile. Browse our gallery and see why our food feels like home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Mozzarella Sticks, Scrambled Eggs, Pie, Coffee, Pork Tenderloin, Steak and Eggs, Taco Pizza, Hawaiian Pizza, Omelette, Burgers, Blt, Fries, Pizza, Ice Cream, BBQ, Onion Rings, Wings, Chicken Alfredo, Cheese Pizza, Reuben Sandwich, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Grits, Soup, Biscuits and Gravy, Spaghetti, Chicken Sandwich, Bagels, Fried Shrimp, Country Fried Steak, Cowboy Burger, Hot Dogs, Waffles, Sausage, Salads, Quesadillas, Biscuits, Crepes, Grilled Cheese, Hot Chocolate, Chicken Tenders, Tuna Melt, Breakfast Sandwich, French Toast, Supreme Pizza, Chicken and Waffles, Chicken Parmesan, Thin Crust Pizza, Fried Chicken, Tower Burger, Caesar Salad, Cheeseburger, Pasta, Grilled Chicken, Monte Cristo, Eggs, Dessert, Turkey Club, Eggs Benedict, Oatmeal, Smash Burger, Nachos, Patty Melt, Pancakes, Texas Burger, Toast, French Fries, Chicken Wings, Greek Salad, and Taco Salad
Where are you located?
We are located in Joliet, IL at 1776 McDonough St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Joliet, Idylside, Rockdale, Preston Heights, Michigan Beach, Crest Hill, Sunnyland, Crystal Lawns, Ridgewood, Coynes, Shorewood, Ingalls Park, Fairmont, Cherry Hill, Millsdale, Lily Cache, Gougars, Lockport, Caton Farm, and Elwood.
Anything else?
We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant
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