Lou's Drive -in
4229 N Knoxville Ave, 61614-7434 - Peoria
American
Fast Food
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Phone:
+1 309-685-4519
🌐 Website:
https://www.facebook.com/lousdrivein
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Address:
4229 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria
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Google Reviews (8)
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!
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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.
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Excellent old school fast food stand. The service and food were excellent. Had a burger and fries and it was made to order. Friend had the hot dogs. You don't have to get chili dogs. They can do a more Chicago style if you want. The fries were hot, crisp and fresh
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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.
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Every year we count down the days until summer starts and Lou's opens! They always have good food that is served fresh! It's great to have such a wonderful place with great service and a quality menu of classic choices here in Peoria!
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Best burgers in town! The chili dogs are unreal too! Love supporting local business! Well worth it and very good quality meat!
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Have loved Lou’s since high school. Appreciate the current owners keeping up the tradition. Enjoyed the hot dog special tonight which came with delicious root beer and a double rainbow!
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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.
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