I have been there several times over the last few years it's got a good staff the servers are very nice the servers are pretty good and they keep it clean and stocked they food I give it 3 stars sometimes it's warm and not as hot as it should be but is worth returning for I hope that the food and plates can be served hotter and the quality and presentation gets better but for the experience I give it 4 star ratings read more

When cook correctly they have a good breakfast, BUT on a bad day they can make a horrible breakfast dine in and Carry out.. check your food before you leave with carryout. let the pictures do the talking. How can you bag this food up and then ask for a tip??? read more

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If you ask people in other parts of the United States what a "Coney Island" is, you'll receive two different answers. One is the entertainment section in the southwestern borough of Brooklyn in New York City. The other is a type of restaurant that is popular in the northern States, having it's origin in Jackson, Michigan in 1914, and are very well-known today in the city of Detroit and throughout the nearby suburbs. When I always think establishments like Luca's, what comes to mind are the famous Coney Island style hot-dogs with chili and onions. These are a staple at just about every greasy spoon. However, the menu selection at this restaurant is truly diversified, and reflects the Albanian heritage of the owners. If you're looking for a great all American food Luca's is the place for you, especially when it comes to breakfast. I decided to drop-in for lunch a few days ago, as my vehicle needed some maintenance done to it. After scanning the menu, I decided to order a Turkey Reuben sandwich, which is an off menu item. Instead of a classic Rueben, I decided to have them substitute turkey, with a side of Thousand-Island dressing. Likewise, I wanted to try their hash-brown potatoes as well. I have to admit that it tasted better than I expected. The service was fast and speedy, with no complaints. A friend of mine said that when he visited Luca's last year, the service was very slow. However, this was not the case when I was there, as it was lightning fast. Likewise, the interior was very clean, and the audio level was average. I will be back! read more

Lucas Coney Island - Main area of the restaurant. - Diners Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

While throughout the years I have tried multiple things from here and wasn't a fan... I only come here for things only: Loose burgers (best in ypsi) and fries (really good). read more

there are two Lucas Coney Island's one in Ypsilanti and one in South Lyon, Michigan. The one in Ypsilanti not so good.. the one in South Lyon is outstanding. Everything's great. These two restaurants have nothing to do with each other except the same name.. if you go to the Ypsilanti website, they show the South Lyon menu. The Ypsilanti Lucas's just shows pictures of their menu.. i've been to both. Try the South Lyon Lucas restaurant you won't regret it.! read more

For a Coney Island, the food here was good. They always take good care of us and they pay a lot of attention to the kids. The price is right. The ambience is good and the service is great. We will definitely be back. read more

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Another great visit to Lucas. Superb omelettes and a home run (again) with their 'Albanian Omelette'. Not unlike a Greek omelette you'd see elsewhere, their Albanian omelette hits on all cylinders with nicely seasoned tomatoes, spinach and the best Feta ever. Served with a generous amount of hash brown on the side, it's the best non-meat omelette anywhere around! I try to order other omelettes, but am always pulled back to the Albanian. Bottomless, good coffee & great service! read more

The service is truly horrible now. Waited 10 minutes to get a menu. Ordered food and nothing for 15 more minutes. Had to ask for silverware. Took forever to get food and then it was only partially brought out and incorrect. No toast brought out, salad had wrong dressing and brought out with the meal, no refills. One of the kids egg skillet orders was completely undercooked with liquid runny eggs. Waited 10 minutes to get our bill. Be careful not to fall down in the parking lot and broken down walkway with uneven pavement. They stick you with a 20% tip with 4 people and know they don't have to serve you, so they don't - this place has real awful servers now. They didn't deserve any tip for the poor service delivered. This place used to be a decent place, but really has gone downhill. I won't be going back here anymore. read more

Order: -------- Waffle & Sausage --- Good Coffee --- Good Pros: ----- Decent Food Quick service Free parking Inexpensive 5 min walk to Riverside park 10 min walk to ypsi downtown Lot of food options in walkable distance Cons: ------- None to me read more

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"Coney Islands", as they are known, are a unique type of American restaurant. The first Coney Island restaurant was opened in Jackson, Michigan in 1914. Since the owners of the first Coney Island restaurants did not trademark the name or business plan, many other restaurants began using the same name and formula. Coney Islands were opened throughout the city by Greek immigrants. Coney Islands have developed a distinctive dining style that is repeated in hundreds of different restaurants throughout the metropolitan Detroit area and elsewhere in Michigan and other nearby states. After learning a little bit about the history of "Coney Island" restaurants in the state of Michigan, I had to stop in and try one out for myself. The restaurant was clean, the food was well prepared, the portions were huge and the staff was very attentive and friendly. Its easy to understand why this business model has been around since the early 1900's. read more

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First food was cold and wrong. The waitress was going to charge for meal. When downhill real fast. Will never return to the house of louse.

Typical diner food but I haven't had anything there I didn't like. Portions are large so I always get a to go box.

Excellent dependable food, generous portions. People drive out of their way to visit Lucas for breakfast. Excellent service.

Great meal size for the price! Unfortunately no one cares about masks mandates during Covid-19. Looks like the the waitresses are always in a hurry. read more

I came in for dinner , and I'm here a lot due to NO Kitchen This is the first time that the service wasn't up to par, I did get my food in a timely fashion , best stuffed pepper soup and Blt, I wasn't even finished dinner when waitress just left my bill on table when I said I don't know if I am done yet , and she was too busy with her friend in the corner ,‍ tonight's rating a 3 read more

The breakfast is good. My buddies and I ride motorcycles to Lucas from Clarkston and Ann Arbor and meet here. Always fun!

Caroline mannerism is far from welcoming nor hospitalable, its tough to believe this had occurred simply desiring to take my baby brother out to eat, being a veteran of our United States Military and having been away from my beloved Ypsilanti town for 30 plus years, I'm seriously taken back at the representation by Caroline, previously I had frequently this establishment towntown Ypsilanti 3 times previously and each time was welcoming and friendly with high regards Waitstaff should be welcoming and not address potential customer as "you ready to order" without at first introducing oneself Nor attempt to be firm regarding how a 4 piece chicken is presented, when customer myself asks to have an extra breast amongst the 4 pieces and sides, which she didn't know what they were, and had asked me if I wanted her to find out what the other side of the day was I'll certainly be back however I will decline being waited on by her for this was first and only interactions I care to be subject to. Truly a disservice to Ypsilanti to represent Ypsilanti in this capacity of representing a restaurant is unbecoming of being in this profession. read more

Great sausage biscuits and gravy, best I've had in Ypsilanti. Very good breakfast crispy hash browns, filling. Great way to start the day or end a late night in our case. Friendly, clean. I recommend read more

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I've been here a few times. It's your typical diner food. Every single time I've went, everything was great. Every waitress we've interacted with were always nice to my partner and I. They didn't rush us when we ordered, the food didn't take forever coming out to us, and the diner wasn't filthy every time we dined there. It's your average diner. read more

I was having a cup of coffee while waiting for an oil change on my car. When left to the bathroom, my coffe was gone and I was asked to leave since I can't just "sit there". I was shocked and asked to speak to a manager, the waitress assured me that she is the "manager". When asked for refill she said she cannot give me a refill because it will be my "3d one", while in reality I barely had a full cup. When asked for her name, she refused. I couldn't believe this, I never had I had a thing like this happened before because I eat out quite a bit. It was a very scary experience, I will be calling to speak to general manager because it is not how your treat custumers. read more

Been coming to Lucas Coney since I was a younger girl, Now my family eats there! They're reasonably priced too! My husband our 5 boys eat for around 50$ that isn't counting a tip for the wait staff! The girls are great up there too! So please be generous when you have great service! read more

BEWARE of additional tip being added to your bill!! After we left, the waitress added her own tip to our bill! Not only was the service not great, there were three of us, after ordering she brought out two plates from our order and practically threw them on the table and waved to someone in the parking lot and then ran outside, to greet and talk to someone. Someone else had to bring our third plate. She never once checked to see if we were okay, nor to see if we needed refills. Time for the check, we had to find her ..... standing at the counter talking to someone. She didn't like the tip we left, so she added $5.00 more! This wasn't the first time we went, but it will probably be the last. So sad!!! It's going downhill. The service wasn't bad because of a staffing issue, it was because the lack of the waitress doing her job. She's a manager or something of the like too! read more

A nice neighborhood restaurant where everybody knows your name and the food isn't bad and the waitress are nice love eating here from time to time read more

Called Luca's restaurant spoke with the Manager about the bad greek salad she began to tell me that I have coronovirus and that's why the greek salad Luca's restaurant made, made me ill. read more

So, I've lived in Ypsilanti for over 10 years and have been eating at Luca's Coney Island since. I have had many meals here, but have found that I REALLY enjoy the chicken Caesar salad. Not exaggerating, I've eaten 50 of them over the years. A year ago, I would have given this meal and the staff at Luca's a 5 star rating. Today, unfortunately, I can not say the same. I ordered 2 chicken Caesar salads over the phone to pick up. I asked for a hard boiled egg in each, 2 Caesar dressings and 2 Greek dressings, as well as TWO pieces of pita bread. The woman on the other end was very rude and responded as if I were bothering her with my order. I figured "ah, she's probably busy". Nope, no customers in the restaurant, but I was at least able to see that this woman was not only rude to me, but the man in front of me paying for his meal as well. When I got home I opened my box and couldn't help but to laugh and get the FIRST EVER feeling that "I'm writing a review on this place" (the picture posted below). I was given I wish I had taken a picture of my last salad, but it was also garbage. The dressing was most certainly expired and they gave me a bunch of wilted room temperature lettuce. This is a $9 salad, mind you...$12 after the egg, dressing, and the pita bread. I happily let that incident slide expecting a restaurant to make a mistake once in a while and produce a less than stellar meal and AT LEAST the woman who took my money was friendly. DEAR LUCA'S, PLEASE STOP CUTTING CORNERS WITH STAFFING AND RETURN TO THE "OLD LUCA'S" WAY OF SERVICE OR I WILL BEGIN POINTING PEOPLE TO THE ALL-AMERICAN GRILLE! read more

Lucas Coney Island - Chicken Caesar Salad "with egg and pita". *unmodified photo - Diners Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

My favorite greasy spoon in the area after Big Moe's closed. This place really hits the spot on the morning after with heaping amounts of tasty typical coney island fare for a good price. I really enjoy the waitstaff here as well - they get the food out in good time and are always really friendly. The omelettes are ginormous and could easily feed a family of four - I suggest these only to those who are either sharing or gastronomic daredevils (you know who you are). All in all, Lucas is good, cheap, and reliable. I can't ask for much more in a classic Coney Island. read more

You get what you pay for and this is a coney island not an upscale restaurant. But, it is my "go to" standby for a quick and a real food breakfast. Today the food arrived lightning fast. Breakfast is always consistently good, tasty and the coffee hot. Today's staff was pleasant and attentive. Actually there appeared to be an over staffing situation today. My only complaint is that the flat screens are no longer operational. read more

Service was lacking. Apparently, you're supposed to seat yourselves. First time being here, I had no clue so I stood around for 5-10 minutes looking stupid. At least 3 waitresses walked by me and greeted me but that was about it. Finally I asked to be seated and was told to sit anywhere. From being seated to finally getting a menu and getting my drink (water and coffee) and ordering took a while. The waitress assigned to me was way too busy talking with other patrons, even sitting in a booth to carry on a long conversation. The food though was pretty darn good. So even with the crappy service, I'd probably go back. A Greek Omelet with hash brown for under $6? What a deal! I asked for double gyro meat for $4 extra. The menu is pretty extensive so even the picky eaters should be able to find something to their liking. read more

One of my favorite and most visited restaurants in Ypsilanti considering a certain place across the street always has a wait. Everything I've had has been good and the wait staff has always been kind and attentive. Shoutout to the Luca's Breakfast Bowl. It's killer. read more

Lucas is a Coney Island located in Ypsilanti, east side of Michigan Ave. and quite frankly this Coney Island has slowly went down. I use to enjoy their breakfast and great customer service. But usually when I call to place an order the person taking the order is rude and seems very impatient and when I go in it stays the same. Last time I went there I got two breakfast combos and it was terrible. They didn't give me the toast I asked for, they under cooked my eggs and my hasbrowns were hard to chew because they were hard. I feel bad because I really loved this place in the past, but the play needs a serious face lift and retraining the waitresses in giving decent customer service.. read more

They make my order wrong and refused to remake it or refund me. Food is almost as nasty as their employees.

Every time I order or pick up my order from here the wait staff is rude and very short with you I don't know why because I'm very polite every time I call or come in read more

Food was burnt, along with missing items. When I called to ask what could be done they said I didn't specify what kind of toast I wanted within the grub hub app (there is no button) so they just didn't give me any. Food was inedible and there was no accommodation, just blame placing for not specifying the toast. 10/10 would not recommend. Service is terrible. read more

Stale Hot Dog Buns. Budget Hot Dog. No Natural Casing. Dried out onions. Cold limp fries. Grits are excellent. Omelet was good. read more

Went in there today for the first time since the covid outbreak and was quickly disappointed. I could see a man in the kitchen who I assume was the cook who didn't have his mask covering his nose. Our waitress had her mask pulled all the way down to her chin the entire time we were there. She didn't even try to be discreet about it and even approached us with her mask all the way down. We got up and walked out and went over to Kluck's. read more

Bad service, 5 dollar orange juice from concentrate, basic and bland food. Burnt toast.

been here several times and thought i would give it a shot. The waitresses here are "out to lunch" so to speak. The service tends to be very slow as they socialize or run sidework while your food sits in the window dying. Potentially a good restaurant if the choices or extras were explained better. They are not. I tend to tip the waitress that is NOT servicing me cause its usually the only one available at that moment. Thanks but no thanks read more

Only been here for breakfast, which is great, a dozen or so times. Located in a working-class part of town and that's mostly who patronizes this place. It's your typical midwestern greasy American diner servin up decent food at decent prices. Friendly waitstaff. read more

Typical coney fare. Excellent chicken lemon rice soup. The coney dogs were ok and the fries were good. Good portions.

My favorite breakfast in Ypsilanti! The servers know my usual order, and are surprised when I throw them a curve. Great value for your money. read more