This place has the best fried chicken I have ever eaten! Great prices. Good 50's supper club atmosphere, you almost need to eat it there to get the good crispy chicken as it gets a ill soggy for take out. But worth trying dine in.. Pizza is great as well.
My wife loves the meatball sand and chicken Parm sand.
Oh... don't forget the fresh bread!
Another wonderful place to get dinner in Old Waukegan. Â Order up a delicious cocktail and have a basket of breadsticks or two. Â Loosen your belt and get a tasty pizza or the Angel on Horseback. Â Maybe you prefer the devil. Â Satan hath the power to assume a pleasing form! Â It's your eternal soul buddy, just remember you only get the one. Â The Italian food is also magnificent. Â Please give my regards to Tony, you won't soon forget it!
Review Source:Place is Great! The Staff is amazing, Bar is fast and the food is prompt. The food is okay. I go mainly because of the great service and friendly atmosphere. The family that owns it is as nice as they come. I love being greeted and remembered as a valued customer and hit Louie's at least once a week.
Review Source:The pizza was great but very expensive! All I wanted was a pizza for myself. The cheapest I could find was a cheese pizza for $12. I finished it all by myself too. Nobody should ever have to pay that much for a meal of pizza. Â It would be nice if they had slices to go. I haven't found any pizza places around Waukegan area that do so. They should be the first!
Review Source:This is a cool old place. It is all paneled and retro and the people who work there are very very friendly. I would stop in again just for the charm and I'd probably try one of their pizzas for grins and giggles.
For lunch, I had a sandwich that was toasted with roast beef, bacon, tomato and cheese. It was quite tasty and came with an interesting slaw that was vinegar based. It also came with their homemade chips which were quite good.
Christopher had their beef noodle soup, which I tasted. It was a nice hearty soup and had a good flavor. I brought some home for Mom and she liked it a lot, in fact, she finished it in one sitting which is rare for her. He also had a pasta dish with Alfredo sauce, which was advertised as coming with fresh vegetables. Unfortunately, the vegetables consisted of mushrooms and Christopher hates shrooms, so the dish was a bit of a let down.
Our lunch companion, Jack P. had a  Chicken Parmesan sandwich  which i gather from his review that he thoroughly enjoyed. I would say that apart from Christopher's pasta dish, everything else was a solid hit.
It was Valentine's day (and also Jack Benny's birthday, which is what brought us to Waukegan) and our waitress was sweet enough to bring us a plate of homemade brownies to celebrate the day. Â Louie's the kind of place that makes you feel right at home.
I'd say this place is 3 1/2 stars and worth a stop in if you are in Waukegan, just kinda pass on the pasta Alfredo.
If you are ever cruising around like we were this week, in Waukegan, and hungry, Louie's is a nice little time warp of an Italian bar cum Italian restaurant where you can saddle up to the long bar or find a booth or table. The menu has some classic Italian dishes and a nice array of sandwiches, for which they are known. And of course, pizza. The ambience is a bit 1960's rec room, the people who work  there are as friendly as your neighbors or friends, and the food is decent. I ordered my all-time fave Eye-talian sandwich, the "Chick Parm," and was very pleased with the reasonable portion, and with the soft squishy bun. With the side of Marinara I ordered, it was a nice combination of fresh chicken breast, with just the right amount of breading, cheese and sauce. House-made chips were great. And a slaw which was really unique with red peppers and a vinaigrette. Pam got one of the special big sandwiches, and Chris a big plate of pasta with veggies and white sauce. Warning if you do not like mushrooms, 'cause they are considered vegetables here. Chris was thinking it would be more primavera. Solid no-booze lunch for three for around $40. I'd recommend it especially if you appreciate those old out-dated bars with good food . The Aviary, it ain't! Oh, and ask the bartender about the clock.
Review Source:Absolutely love it! Â My dad worked there when he was younger for Louie himself. Â When we are in town to visit family, we order the pizza while driving down Grand Ave.
George (RIP), Paul, Tony and young George are the best and treat you like you are a part of their family. Â The lovely ladies behind the bar bust your hump (lovingly) and then pour you a generous drink.
Not only is the pizza great, and the sandwiches (Love the Bomber) and the Fried Chicken are awesome too. Â The garlic bread-sticks are pure manna.
I can walk in after not being in town for months and they remember your name and your drink. Â A true North Ave. treasure and a throwback, corner spot which is refreshing.
I've introduced some friends to this place and I've not heard a single complaint.
If you don't stop in, you missed out on something special!
4.5 stars. I'm taking away 1/2 because I'm not a fan of their sandwiches, a bit too saucy and heartburn inducing for me. Other than that...
Louie's is a great hole-in-the-wall, family restaurant in Waukegan. I try to swindle my friends into visiting every time I come to town. Louie's has my favorite fried chicken, thin crust pizzas, breadsticks (!!!), and Greek salad. I'm not quite sure what they put in that dressing, but it's probably from Zeus himself its so good. I've also heard great things about their "poor man's lobster" and perch.
The reviews on here do NOT lie. The warm, fluffy breadsticks are 'da BOMB! I enjoyed dipping them in the garlic sauce (it was like a garlicky ranch dressing). On a whim, I ordered a cherry Coke to drink; imagine my surprise when the waitress came out with a can of Coke and a glass with ice and cherry syrup. Talk about old school! It was YUMMY, though.
I ordered the chicken parmesan and didn't think much of the entree itself. It was heavily breaded and the chicken seemed dry and lacked flavor. The marinara sauce was tasty, and the side salad that came out before the meal was AMAZING! I seem to remember there being pieces of beet on it, which struck me as odd. After giving them a shot, I picked 'em off (classy, I know!) and enjoyed the rest of the salad.
The restaurant itself is relatively small. A very family-like atmosphere and everyone seemed to know each other. It is heartwarming to see a true neighborhood restaurant with "regulars." It also has elements of a New York diner because the tables have removable dividers so two groups of 2 can sit at one table (across from each other) with a divider between the two parties. This makes for a very intimate (and a tad cramped) meal. Our table neighbors gave us some entertainment with our meal, getting in a disagreement with another inebriated patron. The juicy post-dinner gossip / speculation ("Did you hear him say that?! WOW!") only added to our enjoyment.
Looking back on this experience, the only thing I would change is my entree. I'd listen to other reviewers and order the pizza.
Stopped here for dinner before seeing a show at the Genesee because of the great reviews on Yelp. Â I think Louie's is awesome! Â The breadsticks they bring out warm right when you sit down are phenomenal--ultimate comfort food. Â Their pizza is pretty good too! Â Definitely a retro vibe at this place, but I like that. Â Our server was incredibly nice and helpful as well. Â If you're in Waukegan, I'd highly recommend eating here.
Review Source:Great pizza and wonderful family ambience. Â It is a bar type of restaurant, but the food and hospitality is amazing. Â The garlic breadsticks leave you constantly wanting more. Â This place is a staple from what I heard. Â I have gotten the pizza, salads, etc., and everything was always great. Â Keep mind that if you leave the pizza and bar and still want to catch a drink, just stop on by the adjacent liquor store and make some purchases. Â They are priced well and similar to everyone else in the area.
Review Source:I hadn't been to Louie's in some time. I wrote this update to assure people that nothing of note has changed other than they now have two beers on tap.
It was my companion's first visit and she said was delighted with our lunch; she was upset about something that happened at work but after spending a half hour at Louie's, she said she could feel her blood pressure had lowered.
I can't imagine a more sincere endorsement.
Note: I learned after we left that owner George Patterson had suffered a fatal heart attack in November. I am sorry to hear of his passing (far too young) and he will be missed. He was a true "local character" and a warm and friendly man.
My favorite parts of a Louie's meal comes before the main course.
I love the hot soft breadsticks (not the hard crunchy rounds they also serve) and the house salad dressing is one of my favorites of any restaurant. It's an oil and vinegar Italian dressing with a definite strong hint of rosemary. The house side salad is iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, beets and black (Greek?) olives. Definitely old school but it suits the place. As others have mentioned, the decor probably hasn't changed in years.
Carry out is an option ... you pick it up from the liquor store side just north of the main restaurant.
I ate here after my uncle's funeral last weekend. Â The pasta was perfection, the breadsticks totally addictive, and the fried chicken crispy without being greasy. Â The last time I was here was back in 1975 way before I moved out of Lake County -- I was amused to see the decor has not changed one bit since then. Â Very cool little gem of a restaurant/bar.
Review Source:Much like Hillary's one of the places everyone says you have to try and after several chances I have yet to figure out why.
The sandwiches I have tried always left me thinking that they sounded better on the menu than they actually were. Â Some were average others just left me scratching my head and going back to the menu to make sure they got my order right.
Always thought it was funny that their parking lot was across the street, and yes there is a sign for it, which made this place seem very old. Â Once inside you can understand how old it is, much like the now closed Madison Avenue, this place has not changed in 40 years. Â
I personally find it very funny that they have only 1, yes 1, tap handle set in the middle of a large bar and that it is Miller Lite. Â
A place to get a good Gin-n-Tonic.
a waukegan icon! Iove this place! More for the pizza actually, i don't think i ever had a sandwich. After a while people just know you by name. I haven't been there in years but i have really fond memories of this place. I liked it because it was right in the neighborhood. I highly suggest getting a pizza and six pack of pop (yes, even though im an east coaster, i still say pop). mmmmmm.....delish!
Review Source:Great sandwiches ...devil on horseback and angel on horseback .. I forget which one has the beef, but get that one with the blue cheese..succulent. The  pizza is good. Great salads, the greek is #1 . If chicken livers are your thing ... the best around. Good chicken too. They give you a basket of bread to die for. Great waitstaff always friendly and responsive. An owner is usually there to keep an eye on things. Great atmosphere with all the mirrors and the giant clock. Probably one of the best in Waukegan
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