Such a fun spot for a quick bite! We had the pepperoni and sausage pizza, and it was yummy, cheesy, and super filling. Service was incredibly quick, too! I loved the retro atmosphere! The neon signs, old Chicago photos, and oversized food decorations gave the place so much character. My only suggestion would be some background music while eating, since it was a little quiet for my taste. It's conveniently close to the CTA and Willis Tower, making it an easy stop while exploring downtown. Definitely worth trying! read more

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Worse Italian beef sandwich ever!! So bad I could not finish. Pizza also disappointing. Must have been sitting awhile!! Only good thing were the French fries. Service unfriendly. No bathroom. Saw the kitchen read more

I knew while I was on my trip that I wanted to stop by this place at least once because I had heard so many good things about it. Since it's such a well-known local spot, I wanted to make sure I gave it a try, and I'm glad I did. I didn't get a chance to actually eat inside, but I ordered everything to go and ate it back at the hotel with my family. We got the Chicago beef hot dogs, and they were surprisingly good, especially for the price. The hot dog itself was really beefy and the bun was great too. The pickle that came with it was a little too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was pretty good. We also got the sausage calzone and wow... this thing was MASSIVE and so cheesy. Their marinara sauce was really good too. The pizza wasn't quite as good as I expected, but I'm still glad we tried it. The beef and cheddar croissant was insanely good. The bread was fresh, and they definitely didn't skimp on the beef or cheese. That ended up being one of my favorites. Overall, I'm really glad I finally got to try this place. Everything we got was pretty good, and I'd definitely like to come back again the next time I'm in Chicago. read more

In town for a conference and had to try a hot Italian beef sandwich. This was a staple location and food. Overall quick process to order. And the sandwiches came out quick. Prices are moderate. The food was a tad bit bland. The fries needed more salt and more salt on the sandwich. There was only ketchup condiment option. There was gross discoloration on the ice dispenser. So just got water without ice. Really good business model. Limited options. Do the sandwiches right. Overall a good place to try to get that traditional beef sandwich. read more

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Truth be told. I have never had a Chicago dog. Sure, I have had hot dogs. But a Chicago dog? A genuine Chicago dog? Nope. So I had to make sure that, while staying in downtown Chicago, I found a spot within walking distance where I could enjoy one. Luke's did the job I needed it to do: I got to enjoy a Chicago dog. Luke's does come off as a bit touristy, with bright, cartoon-like decor that sometimes feels like a cross between a Looney Tunes cartoon and a 50s diner. I went to Luke's way after lunch hour, after I needed a break from staring at a screen for hours, wanting to claw my eyes out. I could have opted for a Chicago beef, but I went for the Dog instead because that was what I was after. Aesthetically, it was pretty no-thrills, but flavor-wise, it was good. I washed it down with a root beer. It was a decent experience. I didn't wait long for my dog. Granted, this wasn't during the lunch hour, but I still didn't have to wait more than a couple of minutes, which makes sense since I was just getting a Chicago dog. But I digress. I enjoyed my dog. And all was right in the universe. read more

Started coming here for the Italians beefs and I go back often for their Maxwell polish sausage, both are great but I give the nod to the Maxwell. Don't sleep on the chicken Caesar sandwich, flavorful and filling! Always quick service and it's a nice place to dine in as well. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - 1/2 Chicken Caesar Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The perfect spot to grab a Chicago Dog and enjoy some fun, classic diner vibes! The hot dog was delicious, and you can't beat getting a hot dog + a drink for around $10. Such a fun, affordable stop! read more

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Disappointing. Nice atmosphere, fast service, reasonable prices, hot food. Mediocre taste. I had two slices of pepperoni. They were hot and the first bite was good, however as the meal progressed, I found, I really couldn't finish the slices. The sauce was too sweet. She had the minestrone soup. It was very hot. When asked how it was her reply was "it was soup." Maybe other things on the menu are better. I don't think we will be back. Would recommend that you look at other options nearby. read more

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We came here on a Saturday morning around 11am for a quick bite. The service was quick and the staff was polite. Our food was ready before we turned around to go find a seat. The Chicago Style All Beef Vienna Dog was simple and good. There were so many poppy seeds and I'm not used to having those on my hot dog bun, but the hot dog was great overall. Definitely something to check off while you're in Chicago. The Italian Beef sandwich with American cheese, sweet peppers, and hot peppers was beefy, flavorful, and we loved the combination of the hot and sweet peppers. The restaurant started to fill up as time went by. Good experience overall read more

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While exploring The Loop, I stopped by Luke's Italian Beef to try one of Chicago's iconic sandwiches. I ordered the Italian beef, and the first thing that stood out was the speed of service. From the moment I placed my order to the moment the sandwich was handed to me, it couldn't have been more than 10 seconds. The quick turnaround was impressive, but it also made me wonder whether the sandwich had been fully prepared beforehand or simply assembled from pre-portioned ingredients. While that certainly helps keep the line moving, it may have contributed to the overall experience feeling a bit less fresh than I expected. The Italian beef itself was decent and satisfied the craving, with tender beef and the classic Chicago-style flavors you'd expect. However, it didn't particularly stand out compared to some of the other Italian beef spots in the city. It was good enough for a quick lunch in the area, but not necessarily something I'd go out of my way for. Overall, Luke's is convenient, fast, and gets the job done if you're in The Loop and looking for a classic Chicago sandwich, but the food and experience were ultimately just average for me. read more

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Nice little hole in the wall. I ordered an Italian Beef Sandwich and an Italian Personal Pan pizza. The sandwich was moist and beef was tender. The Italian personal pan was meaty, cheesy and full of sauce and the crust was perfectly baked. The staff was efficient and friendly. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Beef Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Wandered over from my hotel with some colleagues. I had the obligatory Italian beef sandwich with hot and sweet peppers. Absolutely delicious. Bread was fantastic and the spice level just on the edge of dang. Visiting the area? This is a solid option! The line ebbs and flows with people at lunchtime always a good sign with all the options in the city. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Classic Italian Beef Sandwich with Hot and Sweet Peppers. Wet upon request. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place hit the spot. It was on my way back to my hotel so I figured i'd stop in. I originally had in mind to get the beef & cheddar on croissant. When I ordered, I asked for the beef & cheddar, and the worker asked if I wanted the croissant or beef with cheese. I asked for his recommendation, and he said the beef with cheese. I also added sweet peppers. The sandwich was made quick. It was ready right after I finished paying. I took my first bite and it was moist and delicious. Bread was fresh, the beef was tender and there was a little bit of melted cheddar on the bottom. I devoured the sandwich. Im not sure if it was because I was really hungry or if it was that good. But I was not disappointed. Interesting, though, to see that the beef & cheddar on a croissant is a thing. It was on the menu at Portillo's and some other places. So, maybe I will actually try the the next time. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Beef with cheddar and sweet peppers - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm not a huge fan of the Italian Beef sandwich to begin with, but having tried several spots, Luke's Italian Beef isn't anything special. The interior was very well decorated, and it seemed like a cool place to meet up, but the food itself was fairly average. To put it in perspective, in the world of subs I would say it is kind of like Subway. Not necessarily bad, but it has nothing that distinguishes it from other spots that might taste better overall. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Beef Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a very casual eatery. The food is good, the service is fast and the atmosphere is a bit ordinary. If you are looking for a good Chicago style dog, Italian Beef or a slice of pie, especially if you are in the area of the Sears Tower, this is your best stop. read more

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Really great Italian beef, could be dipped slightly more. Yet overall great with spicy and sweet peppers, plus mozzarella. Spacious dining space and lots of unique memorabilia inside. Unique interior. Service was quick too. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Beef Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm not sure if this place caters more to tourists or locals, but it got packed regardless! The Italian beef was so delicious, but I shouldn't have gotten the hilt peppers - that's a kind of hot I really can't handle haha! The chicken parm sandwich really didn't hit though, kinda dry and not much flavor, I wouldn't recommend it, stick to the classics. We got there just before the lunch crowd came in, there's a good amount of seating but it's still not a very big space. If you want to grab a quick lunch near Willis Tower rather than in Willis Tower, it's a good choice for Italian beef! read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Inside at lunchtime - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time trying the Italian beef sandwich and it was awesome. I got it half dipped with hot peppers. Probably should avoid the hot peppers because they are way too hot for me. Maybe that would be a better choice in the winter. Food came out quick. Service and inside decor were nice too. Thanks for a great lunch! read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Inside - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nothing bad but also not good. Don't go out of your way for this for sure. This was suggested by a local so we took the referral. If it's the only thing you have time for, sure it'll be fine. The beef in the italian beef was bland. I didn't get it wet but it was still moist and the au jus was not flavorful enough. Toppings were fine, sweet, hot, w/cheese. Hot dog (everything on it) was basic. It wasn't our first italian beef or dog of the trip. Service was nice and place is clean, but note there's no bathroom for customers. read more

It was...dry. I got The Italian beef sandwich with mozzarella based on the employee's recommendation. The bun was wet enough to barely hold together but the beef itself was dry and flavorless. The fries were good though. I wish I had gone someplace else for my first Italian beef sandwich tbh. The decor is cute though, so there's that. read more

Glad I came to see the bright green relish for myself, first time eating a hotdog Chicago style and I must say I was not disappointed. read more

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Sausage pizza slice was overpriced and tasteless. it actually fell apart, so the cheese/sausage part slipped off the crust!!!!! beef sandwich was bland and fell apart in moments. full of fat and gristle. sorry, not going back read more

Luke's found You when I needed You. Decent sized hot dog stand. Pizza, beef, hamburgers, and dogs. Not fancy, but not a dive either. A slice & a pop cost me $10 or $11 Red & white table cloths and bilevel. They were convenient and I was hungry. read more

Stopped in here after checking into the Hilton across the street. The service was straightforward and as many people mentioned my food was already prepared by the time my transaction went through. I got an Italian Beef Sandwich with Hot Peppers for here and by the time I opened my sandwich the bread was soaked in grease and juice. The beef itself was rather bland and I wish there were more hot peppers added to my sandwich. You can see in the photo how much grease and juice was there by the time I unwrapped and finished my sandwich Also they have a 3% surcharge on all credit card transactions read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Beef Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had my best and first Chicago hot dog at Luke's and it was amazinggggggg!!! So good! I will definitely return again when I'm back in town. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Chicago hot dog - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just go somewhere else.. Everything is mid or worse. Chili cheese fries taste like canned beans and fries. Beef sandwich lacks flavor and only decent thing was the hot dog but there's way better options. Not to mention aby sauce or chili costs $1 extra read more

The best beef you can get in the loop proper. Lukes is a regular lunch staple for me and for good reason. The cashiers are great and the hot and sweet dipped beef is tasty. read more

Representing 2021 in alphabet series, L is for Luke's Italian Beef. A friend & I were in Chicago on vacation. I had seen the Hancock Tower before he got there. He wanted to see the Willis Tower. I said I'm good, I went to one tower, and the one I read with the better views. But he was dead set on going to the tallest. But in my opinion, when you're that high up what's 100' here or there going to make any real difference. I did my own thing, and we met back up afterward. We went to Luke's for lunch. Wow, the Italian beef sandwich was excellent. If I had been smart, I would've taken a pic of my delicious sandwich, but I wasn't smart in this case, but got pics of the menu & outside. This was an iconic Chicago staple people should try. If I was back in Chicago, I'd go back to Luke's. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Menu in September 2021 - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very fun interior decorating. Beef was decent but not the best. Fries were good and hot- very reminiscent of McD's. Skimpy on the giardiniera tho. Also as a side note: $10 street metered parking for 1.5 hours is a definite negative. read more

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I stopped in for a quick bite while I was walking around the city. The deli has sandwiches, pasta, and pizza. Although I can't eat beef, this place was considered the place to go for their Italian beef sandwich. I instead got a turkey sandwich that came with their house made Italian house sauce which paired perfectly with everything in the sandwich. By the time I finished paying sandwich was already wrapped and ready to go! read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a beef and a hot dog and both were excellent. It might have been the hottest giardiniera I've ever had but I liked it.

Had the Chicago style beef sandwich with hot peppers and American cheese. I liked it. The peppers were spicy and added a lot of flavor to sandwich. The beef was tasty as well. Loved the roll, very soft and not an overwhelming amount of bread. The fries are really good as well. Classic diner with lots of Chicago sports memorabilia. Lots of seating. Nice service. Food came out quickly. read more

I was recommended Luke's from a friend from Chicago! Superb Italian beef sandwiches, dipped in au jus! Mmm ! Service is fast! The colorful restaurant is appealing. It's a reasonable restaurant in a high dollar neighborhood. Wonderful experience! read more

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In town and saw Luke's and looked interesting. Food (4/5) Italian Beef - heard this was the one to try and I enjoyed it. The beef has flavour and was nice and moist. Yeah it's oily and bit messy but that's way it's supposed to be. Add in some cheese, green and red peppers and it's a nice mix. Service (4/5) Pretty quick turnaround and no issues. Atmosphere (4/5) It's a kitschy kind of Italian diner look but bright , colourful and open. Overall (4/5) I would come back and recommend. read more

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First Chicago hot dog, DELICIOUS! Peppers were just the right spice too! !!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

Good hotdog and beef joint. Great location and ample room to sit. Not the best, but a little better than the average Chicago dog. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Interior - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Thanks for the 'heads up' Lukes. By the way, the food was amazing and very reasonably priced. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located on W. Jackson Blvd. and S. Wells St. in the Loop. We were on a "foodie tour," and our guide introduced us to Luke's. You go up to the order window, pick up your food and seat yourself. We had their 'Chicago Style All Beef Vienna' hotdog, which is served on a poppy seed bun with relish, onion, mustard, pickle, tomato, celery, salt and sport peppers. As Californian, I expected to have it with ketchup, but I wanted to have it just how it is, Chicago-Style, and I'm glad I left the ketchup out. The bread was so soft, and the hotdog was simply delicious! They serve so many other food options such as pizza, calzones, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, fries, and salads. They even have a couple of meatless options. The restaurant has a classic vibe to this Italian spot. It was very full when we arrived during lunchtime, but there's plenty of seating. I can't wait to try other menu items. read more

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Got an Italian beef with hot peppers first thing in the morning, and Luke's was okay. The beef was cooked to well done, so maybe a little on the dry side for my taste? The gravy was helpful, but absorbed more into the bread instead of back into the meat. The meat itself is a neutral base for the peppers, but could have used some more of its own flavor. Good location for loop activities, but I think there are better Italian beef shops out there. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not sure what happened to this place but it used to be an easy 5 out of 5 every time with probably a top 5 beef sandwich in the city. HOWEVER, something changed and I've had it 3 times in the last year and every time I go away disappointed. There is no taste to the beef or the hot giardiniera. Fries are still good but sadly this place has fallen off a cliff. read more

Luke's Italian Beef - Italian Beef Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois