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)