One of my Fav places. I have been going there for years. but i always order the same thing....Italian beef. the wife will get a chicago dog or a maxwell street. Im from outside of chicago and my wife grew up downtown. When we get the craving for that neighborhood type food we will hit Lukes. its almost as good. not quite there. but is close. Why cant Mr Beef on Orleans ave open a phx location? But lukes does well filling the craving when needed.
I completely understand the comments on the service. We have been going there for years and they have always been nice to us. but seen some people get some cold reactions. Oddly they remind me of 2 brothers who owned a deli where i grew up. Its kind of like the soup Nazi from Seinfield. Know your order or donot go up to the counter. dont ask stupid questions about menu items, order clearly and quickly. pay and sit and wait. the food will be brought out fairly fast. lol.
When i get that back home craving for some artery clogging italian beef and wonderfully greasy fries. Lukes is the go to place. and a reminder that if i lived in chicago i would probably weigh about 400lbs.