Johnnie's Beef
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Top Sentiments among Johnnie's Beef Reviewers
Love Italian Ice
Best beef sandwiches
Best damn lemon ices
Best sausages
Good flavor
Perfect au jus
Best hot peppers
Delicious lemonade
Perfect dessert
Best Tamales
Customer Reviews (57 reviews)
Rick R.
on Judys Book Mar 29, 2011The food here is excellent and the Italian ice is just what you need in the balmy Chicago summers. I'd give this place 5 stars but the parking is ridiculously limited and the lines can get really long. I guess that's the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 16, 2009Last week we went back to Johnnies. Have been going since 1974. In our eyes it was the best Chicago offered. We only get there once a year, due to the distance we now have to travel. What a difference! The beef amount is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2008if you are looking for some good fast food this is the place to go. this is a neighborhood classic and a must try for those visiting the area. the menu is always great and the italian ice is the best around!... (more)
ChicagoGuy76
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2008Have any of you who think Johnnie's is the "BEST" especially idigmusic55 ever had Portillo's??? I know some locations are very chincy on the amount of beef, but even so it should be about the whole experience but most... (more)
idigmusic55
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2008I can't believe Patrick Hayes I love Johnny's Beef I have never reviewed anything before but his comments necessitated response. Johnny's is my favorite beef I have ever had, the bread is not store bought its... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2008Johnnies Beef is a must try in my opinion. Not only is it the best Italian beef in the Chicago land area but it is an experience to see this famous place and how it works.The service is good and fast. The line is usually... (more)
maxk1125
on Citysearch Dec 15, 2007great beefs. fast service even for larger crowds. it is a small place with juicy beef and GREAT ITALIAN ICE. doesnt rip you off. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2007Went to Johnnie's yesterday - for the last time. I placed my order and my son ordered the rest of what we came for. I was standing next to him as he ordered. Although we did not see cheezy beefs on the menu he first ordered a... (more)
patrickhayes
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2007I really don't know how this place keeps get first place. I really wonder who owns this place? I mark Johnny's one step above a generic beef. (A generic beef is one that has the same basic ingredients that you will... (more)
philback
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2007We knew it was a good sign when we pulled up and saw people lined out the door around noon on Sunday. Everyone in front of us ordered the tamales and the italian ice. We were there for the italian beef and it was fantastic.... (more)
kittycat31
on Citysearch Nov 20, 2006I'VE BEEN GOING TO JOHNNIE'S MY WHOLE LIFE AND IT IS MY FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT. I NOW LIVE ON THE WEST COAST AND ALWAYS GO BACK THERE WHEN I'M IN TOWN (more)
sonbello
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2006Just a few words..The Best, the best, the best.......I hate this place my mom's beef doesn't even come close.....Trust me we tryied to reproduce it..We can't...Johnny's beef is the Soup yadda, yadaa of Chicago, and... (more)
splapp1
on Citysearch Oct 03, 2006I visited Johnnies recently and was sorely disappointed. They were so stingy with the beef that they made a Portillo's Italian beef look like a gut buster. After I saw what I got I started checking other orders. Same... (more)
ro3bust
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2006I've been to a respectable amount of italian beef joints including certain establishments that are high on everyone's lists and while some of them aren't bad, none of them leave the kind of impression that Johnnie's... (more)
karenkuff
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2006THE BEST BEEF SANDWISH IN THE WORLD , I MAKE MY HUSBAND DRIVE FROM THE CITY TO GET A BEEF AT LEAST 5 OR MORE TIME A MONTH,THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE JOHNNIE'S BEEF, THE BEST AROUND ,NO PLACE BETTER AND THAT IS NO JOKE THE BEST... (more)
Nelson T.
on Judys Book Mar 18, 2006The appeal of Johnnies is perplexing as it is undeniable. At any given point in time, this old-school fast-food shack will have:a) A gigantic line of customers streaming out of the buildingb) A line of cop cars... (more)
angel1591
on Citysearch Dec 26, 2005Johnnys Beff is great food at an affordalbe pirce. If you get a chance you should go. Just make sure that you have a little time. The line is usually a little on the long side. Other than that its great.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2005I go to Johnnie's often. You have to have the frozen italian lemonade no matter what season it is. Also they are the last of the restaurants to serve the 4-mini tamales. Don't miss it.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2005The price here is to high for the small sandwich you recieve. They don't pack the beef enough for your stomach to make you feel full. They need to do something before they lose their so called long lines during lunch... (more)
Coral G.
on Judys Book Oct 10, 2005Johnnie's Beef is by far the best beef place in all of Chicago. Driving by, it looks like a small walk-in grill, but in the summer, the lines of people waiting go around the block. The Beef Combo, my favorite meal, is a... (more)