1207 Chew Street
Allentown, PA 18102
610-432-8411
On the hunt for a quality cheese steak in the Lehigh Valley, I was eager to try Cheesesteak Louie’s. The owner, Louie Belletieri, is well-known in the area for his Italian restaurant currently in Allentown (near Emmaus). The site of his newly opened hub, was the previous location for his Italian restaurant, which has a family history. I figured an Italian couldn’t go wrong with a good cheese steak.
Large cheesesteak |
House favorite: tomato gorgonzola steak |
We were not disappointed. He describes his steaks as “Lehigh Valley Style”—which affirmed my previous observation that there is a distinction between a Philly and Lehigh Valley cheese steak! I appreciate the reasonable prices ($4.49-7.49), the generous portions of the 2 sizes (regular/large), and the creative twists on this classic sandwich. The most imaginative on the menu include: pepperoni cheese steak, tomato gorgonzola steak (termed the house favorite), scampi style steak and spinach ali oil cheesesteak. Louie has earned my respect with his gourmet-flare!
The menu includes some Italian specialty sandwiches (unfortunately, I didn’t see chicken parm), burgers, subs, wings, and salads. I enjoyed “Louie’s famous tossed salad” with my cheese steak, which included the house vinaigrette & gorgonzola cheese.
If you are looking for an Allentown adventure, visiting Cheesesteak Louie’s is worth it.
Large Buffalo Cheesesteak |
Would I return? Yes--especially since my husband said 2 times in the last 2 days: "When are we going back to Louie's?" His heart was won.
Credit Cards accepted; Closed Sundays.
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