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For one star Italian, try Johnnie's Beef in Elmwood Park. Reviewers didn't rate this place very highly. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features delivery.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Long line. Fast service. Great atmosphere. Parking closeby. Food was amazing!! A definite Chicago "food experience."
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't comment on all the things they serve on their menu, but the italian beef sandwich was decent, and I recommend getting it with sweet peppers. Both the fries and italian sausage sandwich were just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was brought here by a friend who said this would be the best beef sandwich I have ever had.....not really. First off, I like my sandwich with sweet peppers. I am allergic to onions, and the sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I remember when it opened.The slurping sounds coming from cars on a hot summer's night are heard around the block! That's the sign of good Italian Ice ~ the distance one can hear the slurping....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, I thought Portillo's had the best Italian Beef. WRONGThis place is amazing, the beef is really high quality stuff. I get mine with sweet peppers. Blasphemous to some, but whatever. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good but no where near as flavorful as Al's#1. This is a very typical Chicago Italian beef and worth a try. Nothing special that makes me want to come back though.Made me wonder why people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait in line. The food is good, the staff is relaxed, and the price is cheap. The best italian ice (lemon and watermelon). Open later on the weekends and great to sit outside when it is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place a solid four stars, but my fiance would probably give them 5. And that's because it's damn good! If you're lookin' for some serious Italian beef, all you have to do is get on North...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The recent thread on Italian Beef made me start craving one feverishly.I have tried most places lauded for their beef and while good, most were lacking that certain "je ne sais quoi". Al's Beef is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best beef in chicagoland hand's down. has been this way since the 60's.thin-thin shave. very tender, excellent au jous, killer bread. i recommend getting a beef the way you like it and instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the people dissing the beef! It's not the best but it's certainly better than Al's or Mr. Beef. I ordered a beef/sausage combo with an Italian ice and what really did it for me was the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were ever to get a tattoo, it might as well say Johnnie's. This place has stolen a chunk of my soul and puts it into their italian beef and lemon ice, where eating it temporarily makes me whole...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We're moving into Galewood and everyone raved about Johnnie's Beef so we tried it yesterday. They did not disappoint. We tried the beef and the combo and both were very good. The beef was tasty with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously. Mouth-watering. Dripping goodness. Mouth Panting. Salivating. Breathless anticipation. Can't get enough. Just want more.Am I talking about sexual escapades...Or Johnnie's Beef? This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Italian beefs, sausages, and ice on the planet. No questions about it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm....Johnnie's.Johnnie's is located on a strectch of North Ave. just a few blocks away from the city's border with Elmwood Park that's filled with gastronomic delights (Spizzico, Peppino, Massa,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I marvel at the speed that these mofos sometimes can churn out a customer's order. However, during the rush it may not be so amazing, these boys can only work so fast. If a place has lasted so long,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good beef sammich. That's it. Johnnie's is like an old friend. Even after they sold it to new owners in 2000, the recipe is the same. There really is nothing special about the beef here, it is just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD THAT TASTES JUST LIKE MOM's........ and MY MOM IS COOKING IMPAIRED!!!!Best italian beef?!!!! Are you freakin' crazy?? I won't hold it against many of you who have no idea what real CHICAGO...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Italian beef and Italian ice by far! Blows all supposed competitors out of the water. Great spot to visit on a hot summer night for an authentic as good as it gets Italian ice. The Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a beef, freaking delicious. Please understand, a beef sandwich is just not that special. Wish Chicago latched on the hot dog which they actually do very well. Anyhow, it's a beef and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Italian beefs around and defiantely the best Italian ice around. If you're in the hood, definately hit this place up. You won't be disappointed. And way cheaper than the crap they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Talleyrand, TALLEYRAND!!!!" "Yes," said he."Talleyrand!!""WHAT!!!""WTF!"Alright, Talleyrand was escorted to Elmwood Park on Sunday afternoon for one purpose and one purpose ONLY... An Italian Beef...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This should be the only place to get an Italian Beef in Chicago! I'll drive way out of my way to Elmwood Park for this food...any day. The beef is tasty and moist. The french bread bun compliments...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMMMMMMM, Pass the beef! I could easily eat like 5 of these, they are that good. I would marry this sandwich if given the opportunity. I like my beef dipped with sweet and hot. Johnnies is the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if it's the best Italian beef in the city, but it's so good that it's in a realm where it's hard to discern what could be better. I'm out to try them all, but right now Johnnie's is on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Italian Beef Crawl Stop #5: For many years I have been told of the virtues of Johnnie's Beef. Having loved beef ever since my first sandwich in 2004 (and yes, I have been a Chicagoan all of my life),...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know,,,I Know!! What about Al's?? What about Mr. Beef?? or better yet that joint over by dare!?!? Hot dog's and Beef are like politics in Chicago..you eat what you were brought up on eating, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So it all started with me always passing by this place...and constantly seeing a line out the door no matter what the weather! I finally decided to stop by and try the place. After conversing with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can one say about Johnnie's that's never been said? Absolutely nothing. The place is legendary and it's everything you've ever heard about it. Don't be turned off by the lines that stretch down...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef N' Sausage Combo with Italian ice.. wow what a wonderful combo, must try!
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
someone asked me where would you go for your last meal on earth...wait maybe it was yelp that asked me that...either way..its johnnies beef...heres your options..beef, sausage, combo, or pepper and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you eat red meat then you will love the Beefs.. "sweet wet". Fries and sausages are just average. Will be hard to find a better Beef anywhere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They apparently take special care to remove all of the greasy, fatty, beefy juices from the pepper and egg sandwiches during Lent. Weak. Then it just tastes like eggs, and who the hell wants to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After having a beef at this place you'll never be able to find another acceptable sandwich, even in this city. It just sets the bar. Its an institution in itself still doing what it does - the large...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No matter how the weather is, people will wait in line which leads to outside just to get their food. This place is small, but the food is so good. I have tried a couple of different things on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
aah italian beef at it's finest. gotta get it nice and wet YUM
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnie's in Elmwood Park really is the best beef I've ever had / I can't imagine there being a better beef sandwich in Chicago. I've also been to the one in Arlington Heights and maybe it's my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, did I ever go here a lot when I was in college (at Concordia in River Forest). The beef with sweet peppers was a favorite and of course, the dog and fries are great for a college kid on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live 2 blocks from here. How jealous are you? You should be very. This place has the best beefs in the six counties, hands down. If you've never had an Italian Beef sandwich, make the trip over...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can spot the folks who have been here before by the way they order. "I'll take one beef, almost dry," requests one plump man, whose well-fed belly stretches out the front of his White Sox World...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best beef in the word... not an exaggeration
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong. I like beef and as all people who like beef, the like even better to argue about which is the best beef. I will certainly say that Johnnie's is in the top few beefs that I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars does not give this place enough credit. They have the BEST....BEST...BEST Italian Beefs in the world!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'd like to start by telling Bridgette K that big Nick has never owned Johnnies. The reason it is called Johnnies, is because it is owned by Johnnie. Now that I have that out of the way,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's simple, if you love italian beef, get your ass here. Make sure to get and italian ice in the summer, best I've had.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Last 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnies use to be way better 5years ago when it was the original owner Big Nick. But its still good. The italian ice is great (no lid) the beefys are good juicy. The lines are long on hot summer days...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in River Forest right near Johnnie's so my memories are of hot summer days getting a beef and sausage combo with hot and sweet peppers and a lemon ice...ahhh/...nothing better. For those...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Johnnie's Beef yet. A lot of people claim the "best italian beef in chicago", but here goes THIS IS THE BEST ITALIAN BEEF IN CHICAGO. I dare anyone to go there and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnie, Johnnie, Johnnie... how I would always make Tony take the long drive from the city to Elmwood Park just so I can satisfy my lemon Italian ice cravings. Your combo (wet and extra hot peppers)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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if 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!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off...overrated...yes, but there is a reason for the decline. I was born and raised in Chicago and moved to River Forest a few years ago (essentially across the street from Johnnies now). I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Be sure to check out this Chicagoland tradition!!! The beef is incredible, the fries are delicious, the Italian ice is great!!! Be prepared for long lines but, be sure to wait. Yes, it's that good!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Johnny's beef is awesome. Honestly, it has gone downhill over the years. Its gotten smaller, and the beef has gotten a little tougher but the Italian ice is still fantastic and homemade! Its more of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason I went to school across the street from this place for four years and only went in twice. Overrated. Maybe it's because I'm more of a hot dog fan than a beef fan. Maybe it's because I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for some scrumptious Italian Beef look no further than Johnnie's! This beef is spiced to perfection and dipped in au jous sauce that literally soaks through every nook and cranny of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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This take-out cash-only place only fits about ten standing customers at its counter, so it's fairly common to see a long line stretching out the door, day or night, rain or shine. The line moves quickly though...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Have 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Italian Ice, I just can't seem to get enough of it, along with there italian beef and the italian sausage. I come out here every now then just a pick up a cup. What can I say I'm just a fan....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the italian beef here, and the fries are awesome, but I got sick later. The taste was worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for italian ice !!Their italian beefs are good too ,but if you stop in here please do not leave before trying one of their amazing italian ices !It feels like a 1950's drive in place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Al's better than Johnnie's? No way. I think a previous reviewer said it best when he said, "Al's can suck it." They used to be comparable, but Al's went downhill. I agree the Johnnie's beef's are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its good but its nothing to be waiting in a long line for. The prices are good (about $3.50 for a beef thats about 7 inch) I also like how they sell beef with lemon ice. However, there are some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This take-out cash-only place only fits about ten standing customers at its counter, so it's fairly common to see a long line stretching out the door, day or night, rain or shine. The line moves...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Johnnies 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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I lived two blocks away from Johnnies Beef a gazillion years ago. My sister was just there visiting, called me from there to brag how great all the food still was. I can't wait to find the time to visit Johnnies again. I live to the north now in Wisconsin. Can't get a decent beef or hot dog anywhere. They put red sauce on a beef sandwich here...weird. Sometimes they put cheese on it, too.
openlist - user review - 04/04/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from the area but if I'm driving by on North Avenue I'll stop in. The line out the door is a tradition but it usually moves pretty quickly. The beef is great. The hot peppers are nicely hot -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The glue of "T's all-beef" team has been a superstar for some time. Johnnies has the best most consistent beef in Chicagoland. Since there are already more than 60 reviews, there isnt much to ad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnie's is overrated. It's not terrible. The beef is average, the bread is very good and the juice is good. It's cheap but the size is puny. I know this is an Elmwood Park staple (if you meet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I need to preface this by saying that even though I grew up in the western suburbs, I had never eaten Italian Beef. Maybe it was my fear of becoming a superfan?Anyway, my husband loves beef and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where to start???? Johnny's beef is amazing!!!!! Don't miss the beef, and of course the Italian Ice. Which you must have if your going to Johnny's, other then the beef. During the summer the line is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Al's Beef?? Mr. Beef? That one place you know over by dare?? I have eaten at them all 20 plus times!! NONE COMPARE TO JOHNNY'S!!! Now...most people are privy to the places their Dad took them to, or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends know I love food and they have been telling me to get into Johnnie's for a few years now. The problem has been that I just don't get out to Elmwood Park very often at all. Today, my bride...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place 5 times and had to wait in line each time. The place is always packed no matter what time it is, but they are quick and the line moves fast. I only eat dipped italian beef...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to hangout with a friend who was on her way home from her Moms in Elmwood park and she stopped to pick us up food....OH WAS IT YUMMY! I had a chili dog and it was scrummptious and a taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first meal out after having moved to Oak Park, and let me say that it definitely made a lasting impression. I was especially excited to go here since I had seen it on the Food Network...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best italian combo sandwiches I have ever had. No place comes close to this place. I live in Southern Cal and atleast theres a Portillos here to fill my craving for a italian combo. But I still...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE Johnnie's Beef combo sandwiches. It really is the best of both worlds: yummy italian beef topping a spicy link of italian sausage. And the fries? Hot, fresh, with plenty of salt -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to go for beef. The only reason I might bypass Johnnie's is if my lazy butt doesn't feel like standing in long line in the cold and then I'll go to Portillos. Yes, I am that lazy....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You want a tasty beef?Come here. I've been to 'em all and Johnny's does it right.Al's can suck it, and so can the rest of em.Long line but it moves really fast. If its nice outside have your samich'...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great beef, solid fries. If only they had Coke instead of Pepsi, but Mug did the job. About $6.50 for a beef (sweat / hot), fries and RB.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not as good as beef from Al's, but it's really darn good. I like it dipped with hot peppers. And a lemonade. Or a combo. Mmmm my mouth is watering thinking about it. The one in Arlington Heights is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best beef I ever had, The sausage is great also, Found it by mistake 3-4 years ago and forgot about it, Thanks to this review I'll make time soon.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know how to start this review off. First off, take a look at the 5 stars I gave it.If there is an Italian Beef in this world of Chicagoland that could be called perfect, Johnnies is it....
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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great beefs. fast service even for larger crowds. it is a small place with juicy beef and GREAT ITALIAN ICE. doesnt rip you off.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef dipped with sweet and hot. Small Italian ice. Heart attack heaven. You have no idea how much I miss this place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up near this place and would visit on a weekly basis. Johnnies is the best beef in town. There is no other that compares. Portillo's is decent but no where near what Johnnies has to offer....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Italian beef sandwich ever. Albeit they are smaller than they used to be but I won't dock them for that. The flavor of the beef and au jus is so undeniably good. Don't order anything else...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grew up just down the street, and literally cut my teeth on the beef and combos (until I learned to go 'juicy').Like many hot dog stands in and around Chicago, there is a certain way to "call" your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"BEEF SWEET!"That is what my brother will yell at you if you mention Johnnie's to him. And if you have ever eaten there, you know why. You place your order to the Beef Nazi (ala Seinfeld's Soup...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Chicago for a while now and realized I might as well be wearing a sears tower shirt and a fanny pack because I'd never had an Italian beef. I was a fraud with a Chicago address. Until...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, since I brought up Johnnies in another review, I thought I'd throw in this one, too. Best beef. Period. When I didn't live the city, I would make special trips if I was visiting friends or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Went 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband grew up around the corner from here, and his parents still live there. My ex used to drive 30 minutes to get what he called the "best beef" here. My experience, there is a line around the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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We 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Johnnie's and have been coming since before I can remember. Kiddie Land Johnnie's = Best Childhood Ever. The Italian beef is unbelievable, you have order it "juicy" so the bread is all soaked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the trip all the way down North Avenue to the suburbs. Worth the long-out-the-door-lines, which move surprisingly fast. Worth having your car smell like beef for the following week. Best beef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PROBABLY the best beef around. Al's was tops for years, but they have fallen precipitously, due mostly to their continuing dillution as they franchise to every far-flung suburb there is. Also, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but they cut back on the meat every since they got more publicity
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so as a kid growing up in the burbs of chicago, i thought portillo's was the epitome of italian beef (i know, i know). but now that i'm older and wiser and have traveled beyond the confines of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you see the a standing room only shack , with a line out the door on a rainy november night , you gotta know something is up. Best beef I've ever had in Chicago , best Italian sausage , best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walked up as their doors opened.Beef with Hot AND Sweet...WOWSY!Man, I don't know a whole helluvalot about beef sammys just yet but so far it's Johnnies.It's way out there, tough. I went out of my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words- juicy combo hot. Great with lemon ice.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a long line but the food is worth it. I have been going to this place since I was a little kid and the food still rocks. Even after the owner changed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best beefs ever: juicy, sliced well, good flavor and NOT fatty/sinewy (which is important to me). For those of you who like large portions of meat- better get two of them! Great price for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't review on the beef(I don't eat beef,sorry). I am reviewing on the Pepper and Egg Sammies!!! Theirs is one of the best. The bread is just a little soggy and chock-full of all the delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner in the photo:dinner for 3 = 14.00pepper and egg please, thank you!The sausage was dry, and i couldnt hit the beef before the peppers got there, but it was first rate. Fresh fries mmmmh.What? No...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People come from miles away to get Italian beef, sausage, hot dogs and Italian ice. It is not unusual to see a long line out the door, with a packed parking lot of customers on summer nights. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best deals for your money. i had the beef & sausage combo with a large italian ice to go. i love the way my sandwich just fell apart after 2 mins from all the juice. the italian ice was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, johnnies has the best beefs and sausages..or combos around. An ex girlfriend of mine lived 2 blocks away and I would stop there nearly 3 times a week to get something.There really isnt much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best damn Italian beef on Earth. None better. You better know what you want and order fast, otherwise you will hold up the line that is out the door. Beef, hot, dry, medium coke please!
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnie's Beef is hot, Johnnie's beef is juicy, johnnies beef is beefy. I don't know how more inappropriate I could get in a review but it's all true. Must order extra juicy with hot peppers and a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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I'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
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
let me tell you something. this beef was brought to my office from Elmwood Park to the Loop. when it got to my mouth, it was still tasty and delicious. that's saying A LOT!! the loop is far from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Just 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Johnnie's...... how I love thee. Especially your italian ice, which is hands down the best I've ever tasted. Sure, you're short on amenities (like places to sit and enjoy your delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For this individual, at least, I will argue with any one when it comes to a finding a better beef or combo in the entire world! my only complaint is that the sandwiches used to be bigger! And the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very good beef sandwich. Recent Yelp discussion on the matter found me making a special trip out to Johnnie's- everybody I know brings this place up as one of the best, and I had to try.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another hike into the burbs. Absolutely the best beef and sausage in Chicago. Cool yourself off with their tasty ice.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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I'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best beef!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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THE 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think this place is as good as everyone makes it out to be, but it still is pretty damn good. The only real problem is the lack of seating, so you might be best to order to go.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best italian beefs sandwiches in Chicago. Do you want a real treat get the Sausage/Beef Combo (dipped and sweet).
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Italian beef for the near west Chicago Burbs. Every time I go to Johnny's I ask for: combo/ sweet/ and dipped. (For you non-Chicago peeps) This is the beef sandwich with Italian sausage link...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent beef. Small sammich size....The one in Arlington Hts. is way better. Try Mr. Beef farther North on Harlem Ave. for the true " Best Beef in Chicago"
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their motto says it all: "Best Beef on Earth". The hot dogs and ice are great as well.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their Italian beefs are awesome. The bread is just soping with the beef broth.Maybe it is because I'm from Texas, but I would skip the tamales. They are lame as compared to real ones.On hot summer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the previous reviewer really said it all. i just want to second everything he said and add that johnnie's is great. get the fries with your sandwich too cause they are perfect. took out of towners...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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The appeal of Johnnie's 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...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Elmwood Park tradition. Absolutely the best italian beef and italian sausage you'll ever have. Johnnie's char grill's their italian sausage and you can top it with homemade seasoned sweet peppers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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Johnnys 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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I 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Johnnie'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, m...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Johnnie's Beef is my FAVORITE Italian beef shack. Yes, it is a shack with limited seating and long lines day in and day out, but it is worth it. Its Italian beef sandwiches are excellent - you can c...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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Super clean establishment. Good hot dogs. But my favorite is their Italian beefs. Most places give you a roast beef with no spices, not at Johnnie's there is a slight spiceyness to their beef and Italian...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow! again, after searching the northwest side for some good Italian Beef sandwich, I found Johnny's. There was a line out the door and down the street of this walk up counter only restaurant,its...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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the italian ice is the GREAT along with the hotdogs
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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By far the best beef in Chicago. This is the place to be if you like Italian Beef.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Living in Chicago, you have to go to Johnnies at least once. The lines are always long but they work faster than any other business. This place is legendary for the best beef sandwiches in the world and today...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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Johnnies italian ice is my summer favorite. The portion is just enough to cool you off on a hot summer night. The wait in line is sooo worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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I am a displaced Chicagoan and every time I come back, Johnnie's is one of the first stops I make. they never heard of Italian Beef in North Carolina and Johnnie's is definately one of the best in town. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2004
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I live in Austin now, but I grew up 15 minutes from Johnnie's. The beef is great and the sausage is wonderful. If you're a first timer, have a combo with hot peppers. The sausage is the better than anywhere....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2004
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BEEF! BEEF! BEEF! A friend of mine turned me onto this place. ITS AWESOME. The best beef, forget the others. Small sandwiches, but no problem, i just order TWO! Eat em like hot dogs. :-) I must have missed the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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I was never a fan of Italian Beef until I went to Johnnies. Now I'm hooked. No where else can you get as good a sandwich as the beefs at Johnnies. The "juicy beef" with hot peppers is the best.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2004
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Everyone in chicago knows what a beef is. Johnnie's, for many years, was in my opinion one of the best beef stands in chicago. I used to stop in here all the time to grab a sandwhich while on my way to work....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2003
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The Italian Beefs at this restaurant are the best I have ever tasted in the chicagoland area. The only thing about it they could be bigger.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2003
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"Johnnie's over by dare on Nort Ave. "what a classic . BEST BEEF IN COUNTRY!!! Combo with sweet peppers a one of a kind
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2003
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Being a beef fan I had heard from some people that Johnnie's had the best Beef in Chicago. I will admit it is damn good. However, it is rather on the small side and a bit expensive. I can't say the place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2003
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Always a wait, but ohh so worth it. Orgasmic beef(Home made), heavenly Sausage(also home made and spit cooked b4 your very eyes) and one of the best Ices around. Know how you want your beef, default is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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The beef here is the best! Be sure to ask for a sandwich that's juicy. I also love the ice, and you should ask for it without a cover! I'll always love Johnnie's; growing up with it in Elmwood Park, it has...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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No fluff. No puff. Just damn good food. This is literally one of the few places i could eat at everyday and never get tired of it. Also, definitely the best Italian ice in the city. I've kept an eye open...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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One of the Best Beef in Chicago - especially in summer. Very few others in Chicago are so good. I have talked to people in line from Kentucky who came back to get a beef. Better in summer as there is no where...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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best beef in the south side of elmwood park, gotta love the ice on a summer day
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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Jonnie's has the best beef in Chicago, as the line outside shows. Service is fast, because before you even have your money out, your food's ready to go. The lingo of Jonnie's makes it great too.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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Johnnie's Beef is the mecca of cheap eats for local college students. Anyone wanting a good portion for a very reasonable price has to try Johnnie's Beef. Be sure to have the Italian Ice!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2002
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I just jumped on this website and ironically enough, my two favorite cheap eats in the city are #1 and #2 (Potbelly and Johnnie's). These should be flip flopped however. Before my wife and I moved to chicago,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2002
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The Best Beef at Great Prices.... Don't forget the Italian Ice with no lid..
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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Johnies Beef is one of the best around, the only problem is you better order 3 if your hungry. The portions are much smaller than the average sandwich, and the price is the same.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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If your looking for an Italian beef and you want it done right, come here. And remember, price is relative. You will definitely get what you pay for.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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I have found that recently the samdwich size has become smaller and the sausage very over-done. The beef is still very good.I do not think that right now Johnnie's is worth the ride.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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Heard a lot about Johnnie's and went there a few weeks ago. The beef was definitely good, but didn't live up to all the hype. Too small and too expensive. For the BEST - go to Freddie's - at 31st and Union...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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Can't go wrong with their a-list italian ice and the beefs are to die for.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Like the title says food is good, nothing special. for a great beef go to Jays Beef. Bigger and better
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Johnnie's is worth the trip. If we can't get into Jean& Judes on River Road , we go to Johnnies for a beef instead. Johnnies may be crowded but the line goes faster. Oh, and what a beef!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Delicious beef and sausage sandwiches. Lines can get long but the wait is worth it. Add some homemade Italian Ice and you're set.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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it is the best beef i've ever had they but alot of ingredents that make it taste so good , i live at least a half hoour away and it's worth too go their
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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The Best Beef And Tamales In The World. I Would Eat There Everyday if I Could.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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I'm 26 and I have been coming here practically all my life. I love Johnny's so much I would travel from Chicago's northwest side just to eat an italian beef or combo beef/sausage with sweet peppers. (Let's not...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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johnnie's by far has the best beef anywhere. always fresh, juicy, and just the right amount of peppers. the italian ice couldn't get anybetter with the lemon rinds in it. despite the lines it is well worth the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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This place is awesome! A meal for under $2 -- it's wonderful! And the italian ice is a must for anyone who goes there.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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lots of italian-beef stands lurk in the suburbs, and they all have something good to offer, but johnnieis is, well, special. maybe itis big john---an abbondanza sort of a guy---who presides over the premises,...
gayot.com - user review
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this is by far the best beef in chicago. they put so much beef in the sandwich! our relatives from out of state request johnnies beef for their menu when visiting...
centerstage.net - user review
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johnnie's charges $1.01 for an order of french fries. they're not one dollar, not 99 cents, but one dollar and one penny and pay the guy as you exit. this most hostile of all conceivable prices confirms any...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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nothing but the beef...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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