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Address: 4229 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: (309) 685-4519
Website: http://www.lousdrivein.com/
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Reviews
Mami T Phillips!
Can’t say much about this place because they have terrible customer service in the fact that they were Not even ppen during Their Posted “Open hours “!!!
We were in an area close to here for an far out of town doctor appointment for our son and saw that they seemed to have decent reviews on Google with a menu that had some items my family was wanting, But, when we finally got here, not one, single Note even.to say that they was going to be closed and why or Anything! I walked all around the tiny, little building and could see right into the place and not one soul anywhere nor, again, not Any sign At All to show any kind of Professionalism or Good customer service skills to let folks know what was up with them being closed at that time they weren’t supposed to be.
So no. ♀️
… moreWe were in an area close to here for an far out of town doctor appointment for our son and saw that they seemed to have decent reviews on Google with a menu that had some items my family was wanting, But, when we finally got here, not one, single Note even.to say that they was going to be closed and why or Anything! I walked all around the tiny, little building and could see right into the place and not one soul anywhere nor, again, not Any sign At All to show any kind of Professionalism or Good customer service skills to let folks know what was up with them being closed at that time they weren’t supposed to be.
So no. ♀️
Regine Murry
Very disappointed in the food. Ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and cheeseburger. Neither had any flavor and the quality was extremely poor. Portions were also small for the $30 spent for two baskets. A great value burger Patty would taste better than what we received here. The service was good at least and liked the outdoor dining experience that reminds me of my childhood. Would not recommend getting food from here though.
… moreGary
Great nostalgic experience of the old time drive-in restaurants of the past. Great selection of food and don’t miss out on the root beer in the cold big mugs, a true treat! The staff is always nice and the location is right off Knoxville with easy in and out access and plenty of parking. A great time for the whole family!
… moreGoogle User
Haven’t been to Lou’s since new owners took over. What a disappointment. The hot dogs were not good quality. Hardly any chili on them. The fries were cold. The tamales were 3 bites big for $3.40. The root beer was flat, did not taste like root beer. Super sweet colored water. No root beer taste at all. Remember Lou’s from years ago. Grandkids always asked to go there. Well, we won’t be back. Cost is too high for quality. Can’t say they were so busy that counted for poor quality. There were 2 people there besides our table of 4. If owners don’t change something they won’t be in business in another year.
… moreLori Arnold
Finally stopped by for lunch. Service with a smile. All the girls were friendly with customers, answered questions, provided suggestions. Super busy but got our order rather quickly. I highly recommend a frosty cold rootbeer. It’s delicious. Real beef patty on . Fries perfectly cooked. Will be back next season.
… moreJoshua Daily
Review Date: June 8th, 2013
A seasonal place that sells Christmas trees during the cold weather days.
That’s right, Lou’s is a place you can get food during the warm days and Christmas trees during the cold days. At least, I’ve always seen them selling Christmas trees in the fall and early winter.
But, this was a bright and sunny summer day and my father and I were wanting to try Lou’s for lunch. If you don’t know Lou’s, its kind of one of those old places that you order at this small building and then you eat outside, in your car, or get the food to go. Think an ice cream shack, but a focus on food instead of soft serve delights. I could picture this place in the past being one of those places that you ordered from your car and a lady wearing skates would be the one to bring your food out to you. Not so much anymore.
We pulled up and had to look around for a parking spot. The parking situation here isn’t ideal but with the space they have and the layout of Lou’s, it’s the best they can do with what they got. We hopped in line and waited our turn. The menu here is not any different than most places. Again, think ice cream shack but with the main draw being the food instead. I knew I would have to try their root beer. Something in my memory told me that this place was well known for that and I knew I would have to try it. I also like root beer, so that’s another reason I wanted to try it.
I think we both got your standard burger with some french fries. With the heat, we didn’t want to spend too much time trying to figure out what we wanted. Burgers, fries, and a soda. A classic lunch. Despite the crowd at Lou’s, we were able to sit down at one of the few tables that had an umbrella. For two Irish guys, this was a blessing. While we waited, we took the lovely photo used above. It was a bit of a wait as they were busy and places like this usually cook their food to order. That was fine by me as it gave my dad and I time to chat and people watch.
At long last, they called out our name and we quickly grabbed our food so we wouldn’t lose our table. The first thing I tried was the root beer. It was a great root beer. But truth be told, all root beer is great to me and tastes the same for the most part. So, the root beer at Lou’s was great but didn’t taste much different than others, in my opinion.
After using the root beer to cool down a bit, I started working on my food so that wouldn’t cool down too much itself. First up, burger! You don’t come to these places expecting to be blown away by gourmet food. You come here for the experience of eating at a unique place, the low price, and the staple foods they offer. That is to say my burger was just that. It did everything a burger should do without showing off. It tasted good but didn’t feel the need to blow my socks off and sometimes that is all you need. The same can be said about the french fries. Not every meal has to be the best ever. Sometimes getting exactly what you ordered and expected is all you need.
Lou’s is a fun place to stop at in Peoria for a meal that will be exactly what you expect and nothing more. Should there be snow outside, you can stop and get a Christmas tree instead.
… moreA seasonal place that sells Christmas trees during the cold weather days.
That’s right, Lou’s is a place you can get food during the warm days and Christmas trees during the cold days. At least, I’ve always seen them selling Christmas trees in the fall and early winter.
But, this was a bright and sunny summer day and my father and I were wanting to try Lou’s for lunch. If you don’t know Lou’s, its kind of one of those old places that you order at this small building and then you eat outside, in your car, or get the food to go. Think an ice cream shack, but a focus on food instead of soft serve delights. I could picture this place in the past being one of those places that you ordered from your car and a lady wearing skates would be the one to bring your food out to you. Not so much anymore.
We pulled up and had to look around for a parking spot. The parking situation here isn’t ideal but with the space they have and the layout of Lou’s, it’s the best they can do with what they got. We hopped in line and waited our turn. The menu here is not any different than most places. Again, think ice cream shack but with the main draw being the food instead. I knew I would have to try their root beer. Something in my memory told me that this place was well known for that and I knew I would have to try it. I also like root beer, so that’s another reason I wanted to try it.
I think we both got your standard burger with some french fries. With the heat, we didn’t want to spend too much time trying to figure out what we wanted. Burgers, fries, and a soda. A classic lunch. Despite the crowd at Lou’s, we were able to sit down at one of the few tables that had an umbrella. For two Irish guys, this was a blessing. While we waited, we took the lovely photo used above. It was a bit of a wait as they were busy and places like this usually cook their food to order. That was fine by me as it gave my dad and I time to chat and people watch.
At long last, they called out our name and we quickly grabbed our food so we wouldn’t lose our table. The first thing I tried was the root beer. It was a great root beer. But truth be told, all root beer is great to me and tastes the same for the most part. So, the root beer at Lou’s was great but didn’t taste much different than others, in my opinion.
After using the root beer to cool down a bit, I started working on my food so that wouldn’t cool down too much itself. First up, burger! You don’t come to these places expecting to be blown away by gourmet food. You come here for the experience of eating at a unique place, the low price, and the staple foods they offer. That is to say my burger was just that. It did everything a burger should do without showing off. It tasted good but didn’t feel the need to blow my socks off and sometimes that is all you need. The same can be said about the french fries. Not every meal has to be the best ever. Sometimes getting exactly what you ordered and expected is all you need.
Lou’s is a fun place to stop at in Peoria for a meal that will be exactly what you expect and nothing more. Should there be snow outside, you can stop and get a Christmas tree instead.
John H
Was driving by and saw Lou’s Drive – In and had to stop and have lunch. This place is right out of the James Dean / Happy Days era. The people behind the counter were kind and helpful and the food came fast. That’s good news and good enough for you to give it a try. However if your looking for a Chicago Style hot dog basket you’re going to be sadly disappointed. From the hotdog to the fixings you’re not gonna find a Chicago hot dog here. The Fries were kind of a bummer too. No flavor & luke Warm. But I don’t want to end on a negative note… next time I’m in Peoria and I’m in this area of town I’m stopping back in because the place is pretty cool and it was really busy so I’m sure I’ll find something I’ll enjoy next time.
… moreKim Wellman
Great place for old fashioned diner food, they even have carhops. Prices are good. They are famous for their root beer. I started going there over 50 years ago and now my son loves it as well. Very friendly staff also.
… moreDavid Koob
So not being from the area I just happened to drive by and thought that looks like my kind of place. You walk up to the window and I ordered a double cheeseburger basket with a “large coke” roughly $16 which I thought was a bit high but whatever. I had a wait of about 5 minutes to get my food which is totally on par for what I would expect. Food finally came out. The burger was decent not great and the fries were way over cooked and crunchy. Because their “large” soda was small by any other standard I asked for a refill and was told that they don’t do refills or you would have to pay for another one….Really…. So for $16 I left mildly unsatisfied and won’t be back. Too many other places to go.
… moreMaggie
Root beer was syrupy with very little fizz. Corn dog and fries (mom says they taste like steak and shake fries used to) were good! Hot tamales were good but a little on the small side. The servers were nice and it was very pleasant sitting at the counter.
… more