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(708) 452-6000
7500 W North Ave
Elmwood Park,
IL
60707
41.9089
-87.8133
Neighborhood: Elmwood Park
Price:
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JOHNNIE'S BEEF
Last updated 7.22.09
What People Are Saying About Johnnie's Beef
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
The Scene – Day and night, rain or shine, folks shuffle in a line up to a block long for Johnnie's legendary beef sandwiches. Stainless steel and gray-blue tones add up to an institutional feel, but the smoky scent emanating from this stand is nothing short of heavenly. A small standing-room-only counter serves as the indoor dining space, and no-nonsense counter service means you better know your order when you step to the register. – – The Food – Shreds of nicely seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth beef mound atop chewy, jus-soaked Italian bread makes this place a mainstay.…
07/18/08
Some people and there reviews really make me wonder!
by ChicagoGuy76 at Citysearch
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 but most importantly the FLAVOR, the SPICES you can taste...
I had a mission when I came home from the Army to find the "BEST" Italian Beef. I've tried hundreds. Most places that claim to be the best only serve a hot beef sandwich, NO ITALIAN FLAVOR!
PLEASE, PLEASE TRY OTHER PLACES BEFORE YOU CLAIME ONE AS THE "BEST"!
07/14/08
Un BElieveable!
by idigmusic55 at Citysearch
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 Gonnella, A hometown bakery that's been around since 1836, and the beef oh god the beef spicy juicy just enough meat I live in NYC now and I dream about it at night. The fries are delicious somehow they avoided the whole anti trans fat craze and kept their fries delicious anyway I just wanted to set it straight as if the mile long line there everyday wasn't enough to convince you to try it
12/16/07
best in the world
by maxk1125 at Citysearch
great beefs. fast service even for larger crowds. it is a small place with juicy beef and GREAT ITALIAN ICE. doesnt rip you off.
The Details on Johnnie's Beef
Where to Sit:
Seating is limited to a few wrought-iron tables outside and a stand-and-eat counter indoors. Your best bet is to take it to go or park yourself on one of the benches along North Avenue.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
