Luke's Italian Beef

I have been to Luke's twice in my life; once in March of 2019 and again in December 2023. If you are looking for a great Hot Italian Beef Sandwich, this is the spot. Prices are extremely reasonable, menu selection is excellent (though admittedly I never make it past the hot beef with the spicy peppers) and the taste is out of this world. No frills, definitely not fancy, but it doesn't have to be. I will ALWAYS make a point to come here when I'm in Chicago. 10/5 stars, you won't be disappointed ❤️

My experiences here has always been good. Their Italian Beef is phenomenal - it's big, juicy, and has reasonable amount of dip on it. Priced well and service is always fast and efficient. Their Chicago Dog is not bad either and their fries are usually pretty crispy and hot. Their chili is awesome - it's weirdly creamy but they make it work, and it has enough chunk to still feel like chili. The restaurants decor is very old fashioned and definitely has an old "Chicago" feel to it, so take that as you will (I personally like it but I can understand if people don't). Overall Luke's hits the spot!

Came here at opening time (10am), and after 10 minutes there's already a crowd! I got the Italian Beef sandwich, with peppers and chilis. The beef serving was super generous, and the beef itself was lean and umami tasty. Peppers added a kick of spice to the complex flavor profile. The sandwich is on the oily side - be cautioned. Really enjoyed this and will be back!

This is my go-to place for the Italian beef sandwich when I visit chicago. It's not much in terms of fancy, but who cares they have incredible Italian beef sandwiches that are so dripping wet that you can barely get the paper off them to eat it. Flavor is spot on, and you definitely want to order it all the way or at least Luke's way. There are definitely other great Italian beef places like owls, but if you're down in the South Loop, I highly recommend going to Luke's on Jackson.