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    Luke's on Harlem

    3.3 (269 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Pizza
    Closed 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LUKE'S ON HARLEM ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    #5. Homemade Italian Beef French Fries
    Drake M.

    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.

    Italian beef & cheese fries
    Natalie N.

    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.

    All bread no beef asked for hot peppers and got a very minimal amount. Definitely better options in the area.
    Nick W.

    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.

    Exterior of Luke's
    Chris S.

    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.

    Italian Sausage with peppers

    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).

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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

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

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    Service and food 5 star! Never disappointed when coming to Luke's for some food! Thank you team

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    Great food and open late! I love their Bread they use for their Beefs, and their pizza it's very good to me as well.

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