Had the Italian ice. It was so wonderful with pieces of lemon rind too. My son loves coming here for pizza and mozzarella sticks. We got fried too. They were phenomenal!!! They don't have a public restroom which sucks but the service is top notch and food is great. Check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Their breaded steak sandwich is up there in discussions with all the top ones in the city. However Luke's is half the price! $10 when you add cheese and peppers. Their beefs are also top notch. I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so. They have ample parking and even have a drive thru. read more

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The food at Luke's is always amazing. I brought two of my favorite people to try the beef for the first time and they loved it! This place holds a special place in my family and we have been enjoying the food since the 80s. Unfortunately, no pictures of food since we all inhaled the perfect beefs, combos, and perfect fries! I highly recommend dipping the fries in the gravy. Special shout out to the guy who brought us complimentary and delicious Italian ices!!!! Best beef in the city and service here is amazing. Run, don't walk to get here!! read more

Don't get the sloppy Luke. What is this? Chili on a bun with bbq sauce? Utterly ridiculous... read more

Luke's on Harlem - Sloppy Luke - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food always. We get the extra large lemon ice every time we order. My entire family loves it.

The chicken had burnt marks on it and had no cheese. It tasted awfull. They have no bathroom, so I had to eat with dirty hands and trying not to wet my pants. Loaded sugary beverages are a thing of the past. They should get healthy sodas like Olipop and Poppi. read more

Went here with recommendations, as I was in the area. The first thing I noticed was a brightly colored building. I ordered an Italian Beef, dipped with hot giardiniera combo. I received my food quickly, and as I unwrapped my beef it was loaded with peppers. It looked and smell awesome. After a couple of bites the meat ate dry and it had a flavor that I couldn't put my finger on. I was thinking about asking for more juice to pour over the Italian Beef. The hot peppers had no zing to them. I don't mind frozen fries but they just need a moment longer in the fryer and more salt. read more

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If you're craving a true Chicago staple, Luke's on Harlem delivers! Their Breaded Steak Sandwich is unbelievable--crispy, juicy, and packed with bold Italian flavors. It's the kind of sandwich you can't stop thinking about after you leave. read more

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Food here is good and tastes great. I've been coming here on and off for about 7 years and no complaints. Service is quick. I've never eaten inside tho always to go. read more

This is one of those places I have driven paste thousands of times but have never been to. Today we gave Luke's on Harlem a try. I have frequented Luke's Italian Beef in downtown Chicago but today I found out they are not directly related. Luke's on Harlem (the original from 1973) has your standard Chicago fast-food menu: Italian Beef, Italian Sausage, hot dog,  hamburger, pizza by the slice,  etc.... my lunch partners got the Italian Beef, and the other friend got the Italian Sausage. What caught my eye was the Breaded Steak Sandwich; I'm a fan of the famous Ricobene's but the Luke's version is about half the price. I asked cashier/ order taker: he acknowledged "the Southside original" but said theirs is smaller, better suited for a single person. He is right about that the Ricobene's, it is a three or even four-meal sandwich; it is absolutely HUGE. The Luke's on Harlem version is still a large sandwich, and I could not finish half of it. It was mighty tasty too, it comes on French bread in a tomato sauce,  I got it with cheese (an upcharge). The French bread stood up to the tomato sauce and steak nicely,  it is a hearty meal that will satisfy and under $10.00. The staff was helpful and friendly, it was like we were immediately local customers that have been coming in for years. The also had bespoke Chicago art on the walls, my favorite was the hotdog with the Chicago skyline, also a Chicago flag with the letters 'b-e-e-f' on each of the stars. We are coming back to try the Sloppy Luke (their take on the Sloppy Joe). read more

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Old- school old- time joint. Great pizza puffs, salad and pizza. Been there 1,000 years. Never changes. That's a good thing. read more

First time trying this place today. I was shocked that they had a drive-through it made my day. The staff was very friendly and quick. They even gave me a sample of Italian ice! The food bomb. I got a chopped salad where they use grilled chicken & not chewy cold chicken. I got a beef dipped with hot peppers and spicy mozerrella sticks sticks just for 31 bucks. I will def be coming back can't recommend this place any more they are already winning! Thank you guys!! read more

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Breaded steak sandwich was fatty. I was hoping for Ricobene's magic. This was not that, I couldn't eat it. Three bites and I was too grossed out to take another bite. The beef was fine, not great. The bread on that sandwich was hard as a rock. Been there, done that, never have to do it again. read more

Asked for breaded steak crispy and the cook didn't seem too happy about that. Received my sandwich and it was undercooked and soft and with the sauce it was soggy. read more

We went because there's a local You Tuber that said their breaded steak sandwich was better than Ricobene's so we had to try it. Short answer...he's wrong. It's good but a little lacking in flavor. We also had a beef sandwich which was ok. I asked for wet or dipped (they didn't ask) & it was still pretty dry. They may have touched the bread to the gravy because it was greasy (so they didn't stir it first). Cheese fries were decent. Thin fries with lots of cheese. Inside was a typical Chicago beef place, service was quick, employees were friendly. read more

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I like looks good food love their beefs tonight I ordered a hot dog and fries but had a long hair in my fries absolutely gross

Great selection of local favorites. This place is a combination hot dog, pizza, hamburger, and Italian beef stand. Inside is plenty of room to sit and eat there. Brightly lit and colorful dinning room. Of course they have a drive thru and you can order ahead. Service is very quick. This is a great neighborhood stand. read more

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Did the drive through today, ordered, got home and noticed that my beef didn't have the Mozzarella cheese on it that I ordered(and was charged for) and no marinara sauce was included with my mozzarella sticks. When I attempted to call to inform the staff of the omissions, I was disconnected. Been going to your establishment for over 10 years now, service has really gone downhill. My order number was 1892869. read more

Food is bad. We recently ordered a pizza from there and it was mediocre at best ( to not say bad). Their food has really changed. I have given it more than three chances it's just disappointing each time. read more

Been a while since I last had Luke now I've been enjoying it at least once a week for a while now. I probably had everything in the joint I FW Luke's on Harlem definitely recommended read more

Greetings my Foodzies, we had just come from a Cubs win and as a celebration we decided to stop at Luke's on Harlem at 3133 n Harlem Ave. and indulge in a couple Ribeye charcoal steak sandwiche. I had it with everything (lettuce, tomato and onions) she had hers plain. The steak was thin and small; didn't even cover the bread. There was no charcoal or any seasoning flavor that I could detect. The onions weren't grilled enough for me and the fries were mushy right from a bag. I used to get their double cheeseburger with everything and it was delicious. I don't know what's changed but we weren't happy with it. I give this restaurant 2 stars. Well as always let me know what you think. Ciao Ciao for now. read more

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We went there and the employees were amazing we received great service. The food was so delicious we loved it. They even gave my husband an Italian ice for his birthday. Just awesome read more

Beef was very underwhelming. Ask the lady if the beef was any good and she said yes, which is a big no all bread no beef give me minimum amount of hot peppers and cheese. For $14 definitely not worth it. read more

Luke's on Harlem - All bread no beef asked for hot peppers and got a very minimal amount. Definitely better options in the area. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good and fast, everything is good. Pizza , beef, hotdogs. Italian ice is really good.

Luke's on Harlem has the Best Beef in Chicago. As a bonus they are open late!! I love this neighborhood joint. The owner is always there, so you know the place is run like it should be. The pizza is great and if you're not in the mood for Beef try the breaded steak! Beef Tour 2025!! Champion read more

I ordered an Italian beef sandwich and tries. The beef was bland and the fries were not cooked well, cold and unsalted. I should've done to Johnnie's! read more

Located on The Northwest side of Chicago in The Dunning neighborhood, Luke's on Harlem is a long standing fast food joint of Chicago. Typical fast food menu with burgers, hot dogs, Italian Beef sandwiches, fries, etc. Great food and service. Open until 1 A.M. daily. 5 out of 5 stars. read more

Always delicious food with great customer care. The owner is friendly, smart, grateful, and generous. What more could one ask for in a local business owner? Our family's favorites include...beef, pizza slices, meatball sub, cheeseburgers, and the chopped salad. All so good! And don't miss the Italian ice! Yum! read more

My wife went to get food for us one evening and requested a chocolate shake. However, it was the equivalent to a chocolate watery substance. When my wife asked for a new shake, they then explained that their machine was broken and refused to give her a refund with an attitude. I grew up in the area and haven't had this food since I was 12 and for good reason. Fries, mozzarella sticks, pizza and others dishes are like the customer service, cold. Save your time and money and go to Mr. Beefs by the HIP. read more

My brother and girlfriend and I went here for lunch today. I live in Wisconsin now my brother and girlfriend are from the area. We had the best beef sandwich I've had in ages!! The owner was friendly and very nice. We had a great conversation and really enjoyed the food and the staff as well. Talked about the old days and he even gave us an Italian Ice!!! Thank you thank you I would recommend this place to everyone and will definitely be back!!!! read more

Your typical late night joint in the Dunning neighborhood. They serve pizza, italian beef, pizza, you name it. The indoor dining area is not that big but they have a drive thru which is convenient to grab a quick bite. Hot dog w/ fries: This was good enough to satisfy my hot dog craving. I got all the toppings except mustard. Fries were pretty crispy. Can't complain. Sausage pizza w/ onion rings: Tastes like your average pizza to be honest. Onion rings were good though. I'm fairly new to the Dunning neighborhood but I'm sure this place has been a staple to the area. It's nice that it's close to home. It's a nice place to visit every once in a while. I've gone twice so far. read more

Luke's on Harlem - Sausage pizza & onion rings - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tonight the group of us ended up at Luke's for the first time. To start the place was clean and counter help was friendly. Prices were reasonable and the sandwiches were decent size. One ordered a pizza puff, 2 orders of Italian beef, sandwiches, and a fried steak sandwich. The Italian beef were decent but nothing separated them from the pack. The pizza off was mediocre as well. The fried steak sandwich with marinara sauce was pretty good. The shakes were bland and I wouldn't recommend them. Overall, the food was a decent late night pit stop, but there are better places during the day. One more thing, they were open several hours and others were eating inside but we were told they were to go only... after we ordered. We should have been told that prior. I would only recommend them for a late night stop read more

Luke's on Harlem - Simple indoor area - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Let's start with the good - the service is FAST. Lightning fast. From order at the drive thru to drive off we're talking 4 minutes max. And I suspect there is the problem. We ordered two slices of pizza and some fries. Everything was clearly pre-cooked and waiting under a heat lamp. The pizza was cheesy, but otherwise completely lackluster. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they bought grocery store frozen pizza to cook. The fries were crisp and hot, but completely under seasoned. Like no salt at all. I can't obviously comment on any other food, so I would give the fries 3 stars and the pizza 1 star (or less). I appreciate speedy service, I really do, but I'd rather they take an extra 2 or 3 minutes to do things right. read more

This food is absolutely trash I got a cheeseburger meal for $12. The meat was as thin as the slice of cheese. Total rip off paid $19 for a cheeseburger a tiny fry and a pizza puff. This is the last time I give them my money. this place went downhill Should've went to Portillo's for quality and quantity and better service. read more

I haven't tried anything else but went there for a breaded steak sandwich. Not steak. It had the consistency of finely ground meat. Forget it. read more

It's worth the 30 minute drive for the Italian sausage on garlic bread with sweet peppers! The best. read more

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This was the worst italian beef I have ever had in my life, and I'm 58, I will never go back, I can't believe they have the nerve to call that a beef, I was horrible, I only tried to finish it because I payed 15 fucking dollars, have a nice day. read more

Always look forward to going to Luke's, Love the beefs, Great breaded steak sandwich gives Ricobenes a run for your money great people good service. read more

The food was amazing! And the owner or manager gave my son a tshirt to show appreciation of just graduating Navy boot camp at Great Lakes! Will definitely eat here again! read more

For my first visit I was pleasantly surprised! Great service! Great food! Everything was delicious! I had a steak sandwich. Husband had a cheeseburger and a beef and he enjoyed both. Amazing mozzarella sticks!! Definitely will be back when I'm in the area. read more