Char-Grilled Chicken Croissant
$11.00Tender char-grilled chicken breast served on a buttery, flaky croissant with crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, and your choice of creamy mayo or tangy honey mustard.
Tender char-grilled chicken breast served on a buttery, flaky croissant with crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, and your choice of creamy mayo or tangy honey mustard.
Juicy char-grilled chicken breast tossed in rich BBQ sauce, melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomatoes on a toasted brioche bun.
Char-grilled chicken breast served Italian-style on soft crusty Italian bread, topped with sautéed sweet peppers.
Golden breaded chicken cutlet smothered in rich red marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, served on warm Italian bread.
House-made savory red tomato sauce. Serves 5.
Classic creamy potato salad seasoned with herbs and spices. Serves 15.
Slow-simmered plum tomato marinara sauce infused with garlic and herbs. Serves 10.
Freshly baked loaf of Italian bread, soft inside with a crispy golden crust. Serves 10.
Hearty, slow-cooked meat sauce made with ground beef, pork, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Serves 10.
Traditional corn masa tamales filled with savory seasoned filling. Serves 5.
Golden, crispy French fries lightly salted. Serves 5.
Sautéed Italian sweet bell peppers. Serves 5.
Shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese. Serves 5.
Slices of creamy American cheese. Serves 5.
Crispy French fries smothered in warm, rich cheese sauce. Serves 5.
Spicy hot peppers simmered in oil and spices. Serves 5.
Smooth, warm melted cheese sauce. Serves 5.
Crisp shredded cabbage and carrots in a tangy creamy dressing. Serves 15.
Pickled yellow pepperoncini peppers. Serves 5.
Thick Chicago-style pan pizza dough loaded with sautéed mushrooms, pizza sauce, and melted mozzarella.
Classic pan pizza topped with seasoned spinach, rich tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Pan pizza layered with savory Italian sausage, zesty pizza sauce, and gooey mozzarella.
Fresh sliced tomatoes, aromatic basil, minced garlic, and mozzarella cheese on a thick pan crust.
Chicago pan pizza piled high with spicy pepperoni slices and melted mozzarella.
Traditional Chicago pan pizza loaded with a rich blend of mozzarella cheese and classic tomato sauce.
Luke's house specialty pizza loaded with tender Italian beef, sweet or hot peppers, and melted mozzarella.
Golden baked dough folded and stuffed with seasoned Italian sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, served with marinara.
Fluffy baked calzone filled with rich ricotta and gooey melted mozzarella cheese.
Crispy folded calzone stuffed with spicy pepperoni, ricotta, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Crisp chopped greens tossed with sweet carrots, red onions, ripe tomatoes, and cucumbers, served with dressing.
Crisp garden greens topped with sliced tender grilled chicken breast, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Bed of fresh lettuce topped with imported Genoa salami, provolone, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and homemade Italian dressing.
Crisp romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons, ripe tomatoes, and shaved parmesan tossed in Caesar dressing.
Thin-crust pizza topped with seasoned spinach and melted mozzarella cheese. Serves 5.
Thin-crust pizza topped with sliced button mushrooms and melted mozzarella cheese. Serves 5.
Thin-crust pizza featuring fresh tomato slices, fragrant basil, garlic, and melted mozzarella. Serves 5.
Classic thin-crust cheese pizza baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Serves 5.
Signature pizza topped with tender Italian beef, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of peppers. Serves 5.
Thin-crust pizza loaded with savory Italian sausage pieces and melted mozzarella cheese. Serves 5.
Thin-crust pizza covered in spicy pepperoni slices and melted mozzarella cheese. Serves 5.
Refreshing imported San Benedetto iced tea.
Pure, cold bottled spring water.
Real brewed iced tea made from freshly picked tea leaves.
Your choice of ice-cold fountain soda: Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, or Sierra Mist.
Crisp, effervescent San Pellegrino sparkling mineral water.
Pasta shells tossed with fresh broccoli florets, minced garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Your choice of pasta served with slow-cooked pork and beef meat sauce in rich tomatoes and herbs.
Fettuccine pasta coat in smooth, velvety parmesan cream Alfredo sauce.
Your choice of pasta topped with classic plum tomato marinara sauce cooked with traditional herbs.
Fresh pizza slice topped with assortment of garden vegetables and melted mozzarella.
Generous slice of classic cheese pizza with gooey mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Slice of pizza topped with savory sliced pepperoni and melted cheese.
Slice of pizza loaded with spiced Italian sausage and melted mozzarella.
Pizza slice featuring fresh sliced tomatoes, aromatic basil, minced garlic, and cheese.
Rigatoni pasta baked with creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese, finished with rich marinara sauce.
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, served with a side of pasta.
Homemade specialty lasagna layered with pasta sheets, seasoned ricotta, melted mozzarella, and marinara sauce.
Jumbo homemade pasta ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese, covered in rich marinara sauce.
Luke's famous recipe thin-sliced seasoned Italian roast beef piled high on a fresh Gonnella roll with savory au jus.
Char-grilled spiced Italian sausage link served on fresh crusty Gonnella bread.
Famous Italian beef layered with warm cheddar cheese, served in a toasted flaky croissant.
Sliced turkey breast, crisp lettuce, tomato, and mayo or honey mustard on soft bread.
Imported Genoa salami, ham, mortadella, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Italian dressing on a sub roll.
The ultimate combination of juicy Italian beef and char-grilled Italian sausage link on a Gonnella roll.
Savory Italian meatballs smothered in red marinara sauce on warm crusty bread.
Sliced turkey breast with lettuce, tomato, and zesty Italian dressing on a sub roll.
Large baked calzone stuffed with spicy pepperoni, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, served with marinara. Serves 5.
Large baked calzone loaded with smooth ricotta and mozzarella cheese, served with marinara. Serves 5.
Large baked calzone filled with Italian sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella, served with marinara sauce. Serves 5.
Savory Italian meatballs simmered in rich tomato marinara sauce. Serves 5.
Grilled Italian sausage links cooked with traditional spices. Serves 5.
Leon's char-grilled Polish sausage served Maxwell Street style with yellow mustard and caramelized sweet onions.
Hearty, thick beef chili simmered with beans, tomatoes, and savory spices.
Grilled hot dog topped with rich beef chili, chopped onions, and melted cheese sauce.
Authentic Vienna beef hot dog on a poppyseed bun with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle spear, celery salt, and sport peppers.
Large catering tray of mixed greens with Genoa salami, provolone, pepperoncini, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and Italian dressing. Serves 25.
Crisp romaine lettuce with parmesan, garlic croutons, and Caesar dressing. Serves 25.
Fresh salad greens with carrots, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and your choice of dressing. Serves 5.
Romaine lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing. Serves 5.
Fresh greens layered with Genoa salami, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Serves 5.
Large party tray of crisp greens, carrots, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and dressing. Serves 25.
Char-grilled chicken served with sweet peppers on Italian bread. Serves 5.
Combination of Italian roast beef and char-grilled sausage links on bread. Serves 5.
3-foot Italian sub cut into convenient 3-inch catering pieces. Serves 9.
Sliced turkey breast with lettuce, tomato, and Italian dressing. Serves 5.
Tender Italian beef layered with melted cheddar cheese on toasted croissants. Serves 5.
Luke's famous Italian beef sandwiches for catering. Serves 5.
Italian meatballs in marinara sauce served on fresh bread. Serves 5.
Breaded chicken cutlets topped with mozzarella and red sauce on Italian bread. Serves 5.
Char-grilled Italian sausage links served on crusty bread. Serves 5.
3-foot turkey sub tray cut into 3-inch individual portions. Serves 9.
Assorted Genoa salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and Italian dressing. Serves 5.
Crispy breaded eggplant cutlets layered with mozzarella cheese and red marinara. Serves 5.
Char-grilled chicken served on buttery croissants with lettuce and tomatoes. Serves 5.
Barbecue grilled chicken with American cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes on brioche buns. Serves 5.
Sliced turkey croissant sandwiches served with fresh greens and tomatoes. Serves 5.
Full catering heating kit with reusable 3-rack pans to keep food warm. Serves 10.
Disposable chafing dish kit to keep catering food hot for over an hour. Serves 10.
Classic Chicago-style scrambled eggs and sautéed green bell peppers served on fresh bread.
Breaded eggplant slices smothered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on warm Italian bread.
Traditional Italian minestrone soup loaded with vegetables, beans, and pasta. Serves 5.
Chili hot dog set for catering. Serves 5.
Individual 7-inch Chicago pan pizza topped with spinach and melted mozzarella cheese.
Personal 7-inch pan pizza loaded with Luke's signature Italian beef and sweet or hot peppers.
Individual 7-inch pan pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, and mozzarella.
Individual 7-inch pan pizza topped with savory Italian sausage pieces and mozzarella cheese.
Personal 7-inch pan pizza topped with sliced mushrooms, sauce, and melted mozzarella.
Classic individual 7-inch cheese pan pizza with rich tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Personal 7-inch pan pizza loaded with crispy sliced pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese.
Hearty Italian minestrone soup filled with garden vegetables, beans, and tender pasta in tomato broth.
Freshly baked chocolate chip cookie with gooey chocolate morsels.
Chewy oatmeal raisin cookie baked with warm cinnamon spices.
Rich and soft peanut butter cookie with traditional criss-cross pattern.
Large tray of breaded chicken cutlets topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Serves 25.
Juicy chicken breast sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, served with roasted potatoes. Serves 25.
Large catering tray of thin-sliced Italian roast beef in rich au jus gravy. Serves 25.
Breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. Serves 5.
Sliced Italian sausage cooked with sweet peppers and traditional herbs. Serves 25.
Breaded eggplant slices layered with mozzarella cheese and tomato marinara. Serves 25.
Italian meatballs simmered in traditional red marinara sauce. Serves 25.
Boneless breaded chicken breast cooked in a light, refreshing lemon sauce. Serves 25.
Complimentary disposable plastic utensils, napkins, and plates for catering orders.
Fresh 1/3 lb beef patties served on brioche buns. Serves 5.
All-beef Vienna hot dogs served with relish, onion, tomato, pickles, celery salt, mustard, and hot peppers on poppy seed buns. Serves 5.
Leon's char-grilled Polish hot dogs topped with caramelized grilled onions and mustard. Serves 5.
Party pack of 24 Chicago style Vienna hot dogs with all traditional toppings. Serves 24.
Grilled hot dogs served with chili, cheese sauce, and diced onions. Serves 5.
1/3 lb beef patties topped with mozzarella cheese and red tomato sauce on brioche buns. Serves 5.
1/3 lb beef patties topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, ketchup, and 1000 island dressing. Serves 5.
Party pack of 24 Maxwell Street Polish sausages served with grilled onions and mustard. Serves 24.
Layered pasta sheets with ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara sauce. Serves 5.
Your choice of pasta served with savory meat sauce. Serves 25.
Pasta tossed in creamy parmesan Alfredo sauce. Serves 5.
Large catering tray of multi-layered lasagna filled with ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara sauce. Serves 25.
Jumbo pasta ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and herbs in marinara sauce. Serves 25.
Pasta shells tossed with fresh broccoli, garlic, and olive oil. Serves 25.
Your choice of pasta served with slow-cooked pork and beef meat sauce. Serves 5.
Jumbo cheese ravioli covered with marinara sauce. Serves 5.
Your choice of pasta served in fresh plum tomato marinara sauce. Serves 25.
Rigatoni baked with ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce. Serves 5.
Your choice of pasta tossed in classic plum tomato marinara sauce. Serves 5.
Tubular rigatoni pasta baked with ricotta cheese, spices, and marinara sauce. Serves 25.
1/3 lb char-broiled beef patty topped with melted mozzarella cheese and savory red tomato sauce.
Freshly char-broiled 1/3 lb beef patty made fresh daily and served on a toasted bun.
1/3 lb char-broiled beef patty with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, thousand island dressing, and ketchup on a sesame seed bun.
Warm, smooth melted cheese dip.
Slice of creamy American cheese.
Side order of savory house red marinara sauce.
Sautéed Italian sweet peppers.
Generous portion of crisp, golden French fries.
Portion of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Large portion of crisp fries smothered in warm cheese sauce.
Golden French fries topped with hot beef chili and rich melted cheese sauce.
Side order of pickled hot peppers.
Pickled pepperoncini peppers.
Traditional corn masa tamale cooked in corn husk.
Nestled along West Jackson Boulevard in the heart of the Loop, Luke's Italian Beef stands as a quintessential counter-service shrine to classic Chicago fast-casual fare. Renowned for its rapid pace and gritty downtown charm, this neighborhood anchor fuels everyone from local construction crews to Loop office workers and city tourists. The interior exudes personality, lined with nostalgic Chicago sports memorabilia, vintage city photography, and whimsical 3D food-themed artwork that captures the blue-collar soul of the Windy City.
Luke's operational rhythm revolves around high-volume precision, delivering dripping beef sandwiches, char-broiled sausages, and thick-crust pan pizzas without delay. Signature preparations prioritize savory depth, utilizing authentic Gonnella bread designed to hold heavy gravies without disintegrating.
With most individual sandwiches, hot dogs, and personal pan pizzas priced strictly between $5.95 and $13.50, an abundant lunch easily stays under the $15–$20 mark. Portions are generous and hearty, offering incredible value for a prime Downtown Chicago location. While carnivorous options dominate, plant-focused diners can opt for the Pepper & Egg Sandwich, Breaded Eggplant Parmesan, Veggie Pan Pizza slices, or a bowl of vegetable Minestrone Soup. When ordering an Italian beef to-go, request it 'dipped' with extra au jus on the side and ensure you carry the bag upright to preserve every drop of savory broth before the peak weekday lunch rush sets in.
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When ordering the Italian Beef Sandwich, you can specify your preference for gravy integration—from easy-dipped to fully submerged. For takeout, staff carefully package dipped sandwiches and offer guidance on keeping bags upright, or you can request rich au jus on the side to preserve the structural integrity of the Gonnella bread until you are ready to eat.
Vegetarian diners can choose from traditional Chicago meatless classics like the Pepper & Egg Sandwich on Italian bread, Breaded Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich, Veggie Pizza Slices, 7-inch Personal Pan Pizzas (available with spinach, mushroom, or tomato basil), and hearty vegetable Minestrone Soup.
Following true Windy City tradition, Luke's Chicago Style All Beef Vienna Dog is served on a poppyseed bun fully "dragged through the garden" with yellow mustard, green relish, chopped onions, ripe tomato slices, a kosher pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt—strictly without ketchup.
Yes, Luke's offers quick counter-service 7-inch Personal Homemade Pan Pizzas starting at $8.25, as well as oversized individual pizza slices (cheese, sausage, pepperoni, veggie) for under $7.00, making deep-dish dining feasible during short lunch breaks.
Luke's provides extensive catering options, including 3-foot sub trays, full trays of Italian beef in natural au jus, catering pan pizzas, pasta trays, and complete heating setups with chafing dishes designed for Loop corporate events and party gatherings.
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