Army & Lou's Restaurant
(773) 483-3100
422 E 75th St
Chicago,
IL
60619
41.7586
-87.6143
Neighborhoods: Greater Grand Crossing, South Side
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The Scene
Seat yourself at one of the many booths or red-and-white-clothed tables and take in the tidy surroundings. Wall-to-wall artwork depicts colorful spiritual scenes and images of African-American leaders like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. It's a popular spot with politicians like Rev. Jesse Jackson, Mayor Daley and former Gov. Jim Edgar. Sundays are a big day for the post-church crowds who come to indulge in a true Southern breakfast, complete with biscuits and gravy.
The Food
The menu of classic Southern comfort food starts with a complimentary basket of fragrant corn muffins and keeps going strong with dishes like delicious fried catfish or chicken. Tender short ribs are a favorite, and folks come all the way from Evanston for the chitterlings. The candied sweet potatoes are soul-food heaven. But save room for melt-in-your-mouth bread pudding, sweet potato pie or piping-hot apple cobbler with home-style vanilla ice cream.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 18, 2008
I would recommend this place for small group gatherings maybe 3-5 poeple looking for soul food , the service is nice and the so is the atmosphere. some poeple say but it is on the south side yes it is . It would be what you call a dimond in the ruff
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LAmiss
October 17, 2008
My family and I were visiting Chicago (by way of L.A. and Denver)...some of us for the first time. We wanted to make the trip special as we were celebrating my Mom's 70th Birthday. A Soul Food restuarant was a must-do activity for us. A friend recommended Army & Lou's and it did not disappoint! The service and atmosphere were friendly and welcoming and the food...Oh my! We were stuffed when we left, but oh so happy. I had the smothered chicken, mom had the catfish, one cousin had the turkey and gravey and the other had the fried seafood plate. We all loved our meals and the sides were divine! I have to mention the cornbread muffins too! They were so good, I had to take a few home (to the hotel)! We were so full that we had to skip dessert (that never happens!). Army & Lou's is a must-go spot in Chicago if you are looking for real down home, stick to your ribs, I can barely move, but it was so worth it soul food!
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djchitown
July 02, 2008
My family and I were a little apprehensive about driving to this restaurant on the south side of Chicago. We were not familiar with the area and thought that it may not be a safe place to visit. But with our doors locked we ventured from our suburban home so that our kids could taste some soul food. Well, we were surprise that the neighborhood was clean and we felt safe parking in the lot. Once inside we were impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant (most soul food restaurants look like greasy spoons). The owner Dolores was very nice and made sure that we were well-taken care of. The food was delicious and the staff was extremely friendly - actually even the other diners were nice. Warning: if you go here once you will definitely want to venture back there.
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Save Money:
Daily specials are a deal. Try pork loin with mashed potatoes and corn for $6.95 on Wednesday or blackened catfish with fettucine Alfredo and green beans, $8.95 on Friday.
The Extras:
Some of the artwork is for sale--ask for a price list if you're interested.
Category:
Southern & Soul, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At Bar
