Seemed a little understaffed for lunch time. But no issue, ordered the Italian sub. I've enjoyed the sub, Italian beef, and hot dogs in the past. And I enjoyed this one too. I'd suggest one little change to make the sub even better, sliced peppeccini peppers instead of 2 full sized. Also at $14 for a sub, that's a little steep. Always want to keep my reviews fresh. read more

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Went today for a Hot Dog Being from Chicago I was not greeted Tried to make small talk about another location back home & the guy had no clue what I was talking about Bun was very soggy. Handed the bag No thank you -no see you again No nothing Not impressed Again Some Chicago restaurant need to uphold the image of Chicago not sub standard read more

The food was great and the service was A-1. I'm from Gary,In and Luke's made me feel like I right at home/midwest.

I'm not from Chicago but I have been told by people who are from Chicago that Luke's of Chicago is as close as it gets. Their Italian beef sandwiches are delicious. One of my favorites is the Maxwell Street sausage dog. Good friendly service. read more

Better than Portillos in my opinion. Italian Beef with gardinere and au jus, so yummy! Location i the neighborhoods best kept secret. Lots of people during lunch but service keeps up well. read more

For 5 years, I have driven past this place and wondered: how do they stay in business? Now I have my answer. This place is expensive. Ran me $45 for a burger fries and footlong sub. BUT it's actually worth it. Probably my second favorite sandwich in the valley, it has really good flavor but not overwhelming spice or sweetness. You can tell by the way it tastes that it's fresh and quality ingredients, not some frozen fast food Costco shipment they pulled out of the walk-in freezer. The vibe of the restaurant? Immaculate. Joel behind the counter was quick to offer suggestions (and upsell, which I'm glad he did) and all the staff were super friendly and attentive. This place is probably the closest you can get to Chicago in the desert. Will definitely not be another 5 years before I'm back at Luke's. read more

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I used to go to Luke's consistently when I lived right near 12th St. and Indian school and during that time which was just about three years ago, the food and service was phenomenal. However, recently, you can tell the quality and care has gone down. I recently went to Luke's of Chicago to get a quick Polish Maxwell Chicago dog and it took over 30 minutes with not only me being the only person in the store but a second customer came in after me ordered more food than I did and got their food first. I asked whoever ever was behind the register on the status of my order and they kind of just shrugged it off mind you if it was busy I would understand, but there was literally just me and this other customer in the whole store. Then afterwards, once they realize they messed up and didn't even make my order they proceeded to make me wait an additional 10 minutes so now I'm at the store for almost 45 minutes to an hour waiting on one hot dog. The quality of the food has gone down as well as the veggies don't even taste fresh and the fries I received were cold after waiting for so long. I used to say come to loose of Chicago, but I can no longer recommend coming there as this was not a good experience. read more

Luke's of Chicago - Maxwell Street Polish - Hot Dogs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great Italian and beef sandwich.. a Chicago transplant. I use to go to Luke's when they were in Chicago.

Always a wonderful Chicago Hot Dog experience at Luke's. Stop in whenever I'm anywhere near the place!! read more

This was just what I wanted. Was craving a Chicago dog and was so excited they also had pizza puffs. Quick service, quiet place. read more

Luke's of Chicago - Chicago Hot Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I wanted to like this place so bad!!! The Italian beef with sausage dipped just wasn't anywhere near what a real one in Chicago would be like. The bread seemed a bit old. The pizza puff, chili fries, and onion rings were good. Staff was very friendly. Going to give them a second try because I want to like it so bad!! read more

Luke's of Chicago - Combo Beef & Sausage - Hot Dogs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It was recommended that I stop by here to grab a sandwich while waiting for my vehicle to be serviced. Holy cow, you are treated like family from the moment you walk in until you leave. You feel like you're back in Chicago. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-pretentious. Come as you are. There is a large selection of sandwiches and hotdogs to choose from. I usually do not like Italian beef sandwiches, but I was sweet. I was talked into trying one, and I ordered the peppers and cheese, which are extra on the sandwich, with a bottle of water. It was under $20. The sandwich was phenomenal. It wasn't overseasoned. The meat was dipped in an issue before being put on what seemed like a steamed bun with roasted peppers and cheese. It is worth the drive and the price to drive across town to try this fantastic food. I am excited to come back and try more read more

If you want an authentic Chicago-style Italian Beef sandwich, you must try Luke's! I am originally from Chicago and can attest to the beef sandwiches here. When I found this place it was like striking gold. Not many places in Arizona serve 'authentic' Chicago-style beef sandwiches. If you like a little spicy kick, the hot giardiniera peppers are the way to go. I always add those and love it to be dipped in the au jus gravy. Not soggy and not super dry bread...makes the sandwich extra good. The fries are delicious. Crispy on the outside, but inside texture is like that of a perfect baked potato but fried. The right amount of salt to bring out the flavor. The inside dining is all decked out with Chicago Street signage, Vienna Beef pictures, Chicago jerseys and more to give you a taste of Chicago. This is another favorite for when my tastebuds crave a delicious beef sandwich. It's the best I've had in AZ. read more

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Had lunch with the family yesterday. Never been to Chicago so I can't speak to the authenticity of the food. Everyone seemed to enjoy the hotdogs. Myself on the other hand decided to order a burger. The hotdogs all came with fries. The burger did not. Seemed like a good presentation at first. Would not recommend. Burger was way over seasoned with toppings falling off the tiny weak bun and I was unable to eat. Bad taste. Next time I'm at a Chicago style place I guess I'll stick with the hotdog like everyone else. read more

Luke's is Great !..... Same Owner from Chicago and the same Recipe. Luke has a Great Family Recipe for Italian Beef !

Moved here 23 years ago from Chicago. Still the best Italian beef in Phoenix!!! All of their food is amazing! Great for a party when taking out the beef by the pound for guests to make their own. Love this place read more

Kind of torn on this one. The flavor of the beef was spot as well as the bread. Not a huge fan of their style of hot giardiniera but it was still good. Service was fast and the food came out quick. Basic menu but if you're from Chicago the menu works. Great Chicago nostalgia and feel the way they are set up and decorated. Definitely worth the trip though. read more

Luke's of Chicago - Hot Dogs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you want the very best Chicago Dogs, and Italian sausage sandwiches! You must come to Luke's on Indian School an 16th street! Without hesitation, I totally recommend this place! read more

I was really looking forward to trying Luke's because I had them when I was in Chicago. I ordered the Beef with hot peppers and a Coke, which totaled almost $18.00. To be honest, I found the price to be quite high considering I can get the same for around $12.00 at Portillo's. I arrived at Luke's at 9:00 am since they open at 9:30 am. However, today the door was still closed at 9:30 am. Upon calling them, I found out that they were short-staffed by one person and would be opening at 10:00 am with no apologies offered. The hot peppers in my beef were definitely not the Chicago Style Hot Giardiniera that I was expecting. I was very disappointed, especially as at Portillo's, they always include Giardiniera. Overall, I believe this visit to Luke's will be my first and last. read more

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I tried this place last week because I heard good things from a few Chicago natives. I got the combo and fried zucchini, and while neither was bad, I also wasn't that impressed, especially walking out dropping $20. The hot giardiniera seemed to be mostly olives, so that was different for me. read more

The Italian sausage and beef are so juicy delicious! The bread is amazing too! Would definitely come back again.

Easily the best beef in the city. Authentic, high-quality Chicago food. As a guy from Illinois, when I'm missing home, I go to Luke's. Great food, better people. read more

Mixed feelings about the entire experience. The owner was friendly and chatting with literally everyone else in the establishment except the 2 black guests lol. He checked on everyone else sitting down and waiting except us. I ordered the Italian beef, Chicago dog, pizza puff and sodas. It totaled to $40 which is kinda crazy for the portions. Pizza puff was good!! Chicago dog was really small for the price but very tasty! The Italian beef wasn't very good especially with this being a Chicago based establishment. It also was NOT a traditional Italian beef. I would wanna try again if it wasn't for the unwelcoming vibe. Cashier was nice && sweet it was really just the owner who threw us off. read more

Hadn't been here in a while but was on that side of town so was excited to stop by for an Italian beef sandwich. I remember Luke's as having one of the best beef sandwiches around. Never have I been disappointed until today. Ordered the Italian beef with provolone and hot giardiniera and an Italian sub. The beef was significantly smaller than I remember but still fairly loaded. The issue I had was it didn't have a good taste. The beef seemed a little gritty texture and very small scraps of beef not larger pieces of sliced beef. I'm not sure if it had been sitting for a while in the juice or was just old off the bottom of the pot but the taste and texture were off. I was hungry and before I knew it I was about halfway done. I thought about sending it back but felt that I had passed the point and there wasn't anything else I really wanted. The Italian sub was ok but the bread really wasn't fresh and overall not something I'd order again. I'd been here many times over the years but definitely a no go this time. Not sure I would get myself motivated enough to return. Quite disappointed. read more

Today I had the worst hamburger I've had in a long time. They changed everything about their hamburger. Normal bun now and it falls apart. Sloppy mess of ketchup and mayonnaise, had to scrape a ton off. The burger was as tall as it was wide. It was burnt. One pickle, two small half slices of tomato. The guy in the back cooking looked like a wreck. What else did they change for the worst? Different buns for the Chicago dogs? Moving forward do they burn the Italian beef? I'm not going to waste my money to find out what else they changed. Portillo's moving forward. read more

This really great little Hot Dog Restaurant. There standard Chicago dog is great. Clearly they take pride in what they do here and it shows. The restaurant is very clean and the service is very professional and friendly. Also my guilty pleasure is that you can get a side of cheese sauce with your French fries which is awesome! The prices are reasonable and the food is great. I will certainly be returning here again for their Italian beef sandwiches and the cheese fries. read more

Luke's of Chicago - Chicago Hot Dog, cheese sauce - Hot Dogs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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food is ok lack seasoning. The bread was really nice it held up well for the Italian beef. I added sweet pepper and provolone cheese. the beef was not as tender as I would have liked. The peppers were just ok definitely not worth the up charge for them and the up charge was only 1.25 that is saying something. The provolone added a tad bit of salt to the sandwich. It was no where near the amount of salt to help out the Italian beef. All in all not worth the almost $25 buck for a Italian beef with some fries(no drink). This place did not make my most have list at all. Most likely will not return read more

Best mom and pop in Phoenix - still best chili dogs in the valley hands down. The renovated dining room turned out great - real Chicago feel read more

I LOVE their Italian beef sandwich, dipped with sweet and hot peppers. I like it really wet so I eat it with a knife and fork. I drive from Scottsdale just to get their Italian beef. Wish they would open another location. read more

This is hands down the best Italian beef sandwich you'll find this side of the Mississippi. And for all you complainers about the staff,...SU and eat! You're not there to make a friend for life, you're there for an Italian sammich and an Italian sammich you'll get! Mangiamo!! read more

Was a solid Chicago dog. Fries weren't my favorite by any means but worth a trip. Like to try the beef sandwich next time.

The food was great, but the prices are out of whack! I had a beef sandwich, chili fries and a can of soda... over $25! If you love Chicago style food and you are watching your Pennie's, go to Portillo's! read more

Luke's of Chicago is probably the closest Chicago style establishment I've been to since living here in Arizona. It gives home in all the right ways. It even looks like a hot dog spot like back home. I've tried a beef sandwich, hot dog and fries and they're all delicious. If you're looking for a taste of Chicago, I highly recommend Luke's of Chicago, you won't be disappointed. read more

Being from Chicago the hot dogs are excellent as well as the Maxwell Street Polish Sausage. I now have my favorite to go Hot Dog place.

Great authentic Chicago dog! The grape look aid or whatever it was, was cold and refreshing. The fries are hot and perfectly salted. I wish it was closer to me. I stop here every time I'm in the area. 10/10 I would recommend. read more

Luke's of Chicago - Counter - Hot Dogs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The Chicago dog was good but that's kinda hard to ruin. The menu is incredibly small so be warned if you're a picky eater or looking to explore new options of the Midwest. The gentleman that rang us up, also prepared the food. Quite the silent guy, not very approachable but I'm not asking for him to jump on stage do acts either. I'd suggest Chicago Hamburger over Luke's if you have the option. read more

These guys were pretty good and I wanted to rate them higher, but they're crazy expensive! I got two hot dogs and a fry with a drink and it was just under $19. They got their Chicago dogs right, I just wish you didn't need a loan to go there and eat. These guys are more expensive than Portillo's and not as good. Their fries were a little bland and I had a co-worker that got their onion rings and said the same thing about them. Also, I don't think they steam their buns. The first hot dog I ate started falling apart about half way through because the bun was a little harder. I didn't have that problem with the second one, so maybe just an oddball with that one? I love the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) signs in the dining area and immediately got nostalgic when I saw the bus stop sign of my former commute. I'll still recommend them for a Chicago experience here in the Southwest, I just wouldn't recommend you frequent them too often so you don't break the bank. read more

Luke's of Chicago - Hot Dogs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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On my way home from the Downtown VA hospital, passed by Luke's and remembered how much I enjoyed their food in Tucson. Ordered a hot dog, which came with fries, and a pound of Italian beef to go. Ate the dog while driving home. Average. Fries were not crisp, or hot. Disappointed. The reason for the 4 star rating is the delicious beef. Heated up in crock pot with the juice they supplied, on a fresh baguette, outstanding. Service, at the counter was marginal at best. No friendliness or appreciation for the business whatsoever. I was the only customer there, and I can see why. I'll probably stop there again, when I'm in the area, and bring home some more beef, it's that good! read more

Wow, I cannot believe there's still a Luke's of Chicago opened in Phoenix, but I'm very happy they are. Our family enjoys that other Chicago hot dog place on Shea and in the Tempe Marketplace. Luke's use to have an outpost off Northsight and Raintree, but closed up after Portillo's opened. But Luke's just seems slightly more genuine and less commercial. No french movie posters hanging from the ceiling, or old kids bicycles. Just some very dated photos of Soldier Field on the walls and old CTA signs. I tried their Italian Beef Combo ($10.00) and you could taste all the ingredients that went into the Gravy. The beef itself seemed good, but maybe a little too much time in the aus jus. Anyway, it was pretty good. Definely would order it again. Prices are somewhat higher, as compared to that other Chicago place, but... But I'll let you decide on which one tastes better. But for now, when I'm in the area, I'll be stopping in for a taste of old Chicago. Expect to spend $10 to $13, depending on how hungry you are. read more

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Dogs done right This was my first visit to Luke's of Chicago and it did not disappoint. Luke's is serving up some of the best traditional Chicago dogs around. I recommend the chili dog with fries (finely ground juicy meat with shredded cheese) with crinkle fries and the fries are crispy golden and served piping hot. It's plentiful for lunch and at a great price.. This place gets packed quickly during lunch rush but it's worth the wait read more

Luke's of Chicago - Hot Dogs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona