Luke’s of Chicago’s

I did not like this place! Parking is limited and the spaces are very tight. It’s dirty inside, especially the restrooms-​filthy. The people working behind the counter have bad attitudes. No smiles or thank you. They act like your lucky to eat there. They should probably go back to Chicago with their Chicago attitude. The food is not very good either. Very greasy Italian beef sandwich and greasy fries. Save your time and money. Go to Portillo’s. Portillo’s is 10 times better and much better food and atmosphere with polite and professional employees. At night, Luke’s location is a dangerous neighborhood. Stay away!

True Chicago Luke’s gets their food shipped from Chicago and has a local bread company make his rolls they way they should be you want to taste Chicago in the desert go to Luke’s of Chicago get a beef and some onion rings we drive and hour to go here!!!

Chicago style toppings were right but felt like a cold smoked sausage not polish. Rather have had portillos. Kept wanting to drive back and let them know.

Uhhhhh not great and not terrible… It’s just I’ve had much better combo sandwiches at Half Moon Windy City and Portillos.

I had an excellent roast beef sandwich, with indifferent but fast service. Prices for toppings were high. The restroom was locked and the TV was tuned to the offensive Fox News channel. I go occasionally because the food is quite good, but the experience could be improved with minimal effort and no expense.

This is the place to go if you want an authentic Chicago dog! And the fries… OMG! Everything tastes really fresh. Service is not amazing but it’s not terrible either.

Went here for lunch today and got a Polish dog. Very nice. Fries are great too, just how I like them. However, a suggestion: PLEASE include at least one diet soda in your machine? Pretty please? kthxbai

Drove past this place and seeing that they had Italian beef, I had to try one. Waited in line (lunch rush) and was quickly helped and given my food. I’ve had Italian beef sandwiches in Chicago and several that claimed to be «real Chicago». This one was decent, but not great. I’d probably go back again but it’s not something to go out of your way for. They’re very quick in handling their line and keep things moving well.

Most definitely improved. Eating lunch, It’s a delicious «wet» fully loaded Italian Beef. My only «beef» is the price of $ 7.50 or $ 5.50 (jr. size), does not come with toppings. If you want hot, sweet peppers or cheese it’s $.70 each. The junior ran me $ 8.35 with the works. Crazy, for these prices toppings should be included. Thanks for reading. The Bike Chaplain

Disclaimer: I am not from Chicago. My family is however, and I’ve brought them here before and they all were impressed with Luke’s.
Here’s the deal. I became addicted to Luke’s back when I worked at their other location (now defunct) in Scottsdale many years ago as a teenager. The beef sandwiches were all awesome, and the sweet peppers were my favorite.
At this location, I stop in for a combo (beef and sausage) with cheese and sweet peppers. I then finish my order off with a Hires root beer and a large fries and I am in heaven. It really is the best beef in Phoenix.
The ambiance of the place screams Chicago, like many others have noted on Unilocal.The service also screams Chicago, in the sense that the service isn’t friendly. On my last visit, the guy had literally nothing to say to me and he took my order at the pace of a snail.
It is what it is. Authentic. In a good and bad way. Can’t have one without the other.
Yes, Luke’s will get my money on occasion. It will remain that way.

Ambience: Typical family-​owed fast food lunch stop. Definitely has some Chicago neighborhood character to it. Patrons mixed from white to blue collars. Decorated with some classic Chicago flare (I appreciated the stolen CTA bus stop signs hung on the walls)
Food: the Italian beef sandwiches with sweet peppers are just as good as back in Chicago. definitely better than Romano’s. I’ll be going here for all my Chicago food fixes.
Service: Some reviewers have mentioned rude service but I did not experience that on my visit. Besides its a Chicago Fast Food joint, I don’t expect brown-​nosing, in fact a little curt service makes me feel like I’m back in the Chicago neighborhood joints.

mmmmmmm, Lukes. I’ve been tempted by other items, but I cannot drag myself away from that Italian Beef. Wet, with provolone. sublime. Their french frys? These guys really know how to treat a crinkle-​cut fry. Hot, crispy to the tooth, with a creamy potato inside. A dash of salt. Damn, now I want to go back. Do you think they are open at 6:00am on a Sunday?

You just can’t beat an Italian beef, hot and sweet, with provolone. Heart-​stopping, oily crunchy, beefy goodness. I’ve been going here for nearly 15 years, and it’s a good thing I don’t live close by Luke’s because it would considerably shorten my lifespan.

This place is over priced and their beefs suck ass…, $ 27 for 2 beefs 2 fries and 2 small drinks. The beef was greasy, the giardinara was sliced up jalapeños and onions with oil thrown on them I almost puked. Their fries are frozen store bought. If you want a decent beef you’re better off going to Portillos. What a waste of time and money. Whoever taught the 400 pound fit in the back how to make beefs needs to be shot. Totally disappointed! !!!

Had the beef sandwich, hot tamale and chili cheese fries. The beef sandwich was dripping in au jus and was really good. It was my first time eating a hot tamale… meh. Chili cheese fries… how can you screw those up right? So yes this is a good spot. Would definitely return if I lived in Phoenix. The two guys behind the counter were a little less than friendly, but it was late in the evening and so I’ll give them a pass

Every time I am in Phoenix, this restaurant is a must stop over! The Italian beef combo is great and it’s consistent every time! I always get a bottle of their pepper mix so I can taste authentic Chicago through out the year! They are always busy, but it’s worth the wait. Ordering is short and sweet and you better know what you want when you get to the counter, but go and enjoy!

The Italian beef was fantastic! Good prices and authentic Italian sandwiches. Also the zucchini was really good. Made fresh and you can taste it.

Ive been going to Lukes for about 10 years and the food has always been good, but the service and staffs attitude have really gone down hill. im glad they are doing well enough that they can treat customers with a «i’ll get to you when i can» i called to place a to go order, was barked at to «hold on».
They never bothered to come back to the phone for 12 minutes! i hung up and called another restaurant.
If you’re looking for a really good Italian Beef go to Postinos,. Great food and they are happy to serve you! Or Spinatos on Bell.

Yep, good Stuff. I have been enjoying the Maxwell for years.

Never disappointed when we eat here! Had the sausage, peppers & egg sandwich today — delish!

Love hole in the walls with good food? This is a place to try. Had the combo (sausage and Beef). And a Vernors Can. Bread was perfect. Crusty and still held up to the Au Jus. Will try just the beef next time I’m around hat side of town.

Best French dip sandwich in Phoenix I only get their Italian beef because a small order of French fries costs 2.85

Very good beefs!!! Hot dogs are good too but wasn’t a big fan of the chilli dogs. Awesome fries very good place definitely coming back!

Great food a bit on the pricey side but well worth it! Remember restroom code is 1911 lol! Great array of Chicago memorabilia and a TV to watch the news. Great picture of the Chicago skyline I miss and enjoyed.

CHICAAAGGOOOOO! Wow, and right down the street from me. I’m so gonna get fat. I love the Combo Italian Beef and Sausage… an Italian Sausage topped with Italian Beef. OMG. Add the sweet and hot peppers and that delicious sauce that soaks into the bread. Can you say Heaven?
I don’t know if I’ve ever been served by the owner like Chris, but everyone I’ve run in to there has been very cordial. Not overly pleasant per se… but hey, what do you want from a Chicagoan? Straight to the point and they get the job done.
Also, get the Chicago grown Green River soda. Only place out here I’ve ever seen it.

I’m basing this on the owners lack of appreciation for his customers. My buddy and I used to live in Tempe where there was a guy on University who made the best italian beef Chicago style. Unfortunately, it is no longer there. Since moving to Phoenix, we can’t find a good one. This one came very close, but the owners attitude sucks.
Furthermore, the guy charges 70 cents per topping which puts the normal toppings at 2.80 on top of the 8 dollars and change for the sandwich. 23 bucks for 2 of them. This guy is crazy for charging such a price. He definitely lost some business from us, especially considering we used to go 1 – 2 times a week at the last place.
The nail in the coffin was when my buddy said good bye on the way out and he just looked at us. Unbelievable that you treat your patrons like that! I’d rather give my business to someone else.

Always love a good Chicago Dog and Luke’s is a cool place to scarf down a couple. This location has been here for a long time and you can tell. The outside is a bit weathered with a very small eating area inside.
Been coming here on and off since I moved out here. The menu has the typical Chicago favorites with the service and attitude that make you feel right at home. Giggles!
Usually order one of the famous Chi-​Dogs or maybe an Italian Beef with both sweet and hot peppers. The french fries here are your typical frozen crinkle cut kind and nothing special. Wish they had handcut. They are so much tastier and can be found in other Chi-​town hole in the wall places around town.
There are so many new Chicago restaurants in the PHX area now and some of them big chains. Luke’s has lost their edge over the years. The quality of the food and the service is not as good as it was in the past and the prices keep going up. Maybe I’m just getting spoiled in my old age.
Everyone has a different opinion of this place and the only way to find out is to give them a try. The parking lot is somewhat limited and a bit tricky at times. This place can definitely get really busy during peak eating hours. So get ready for a bunch of impatiant hungry people. ORDER UP!
3 STARS

I’ve lived in the neighborhood for a long time — and I’ve been to Luke’s sporadically over the years. No good reason I don’t go regularly — the food is always exactly what I expect and the prices are fair.
I seem to stick with the Italian beef — but the menu also covers hot dogs, hamburgers, subs and Italian Sausage. (I will have to try sausage, peppers and onions with red sauce at some point — one of my ultimate comfort foods– to see if they’re as good as Guido’s in Scottsdale.)
The beef is juicy, shaved thin — and works perfectly with the giardinera and hoagie roll.
For those nights when I just need a mouthful of hot meat, Luke is my go-​to guy! So happy I can satiate the craving right around the corner from home!