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Johnnie's Beef

7500 W North Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707-4140
Phone: (708) 452-6000
nothing special an you can easily find much better.
3 Star Rating: Average

10/15/2007 Posted by patrickhayes

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 will find at any pizza/beef shop that chooses to drop some beef in ajue. Giardiniera is store bought. And the bread is the same.) The beef has an ok taste but ,nothing to right home about. I thing most people who love this place really don't go anywhere else. Or are not willing to try something else, since they think it is the best and for some reason so, do a lot of people. I like to try different places and I am glad because I can truly tell you I have had the best beef. It is fro a place in Cal city called Pepino's thy are moving to a better area over the border. The fall in to the best of everything. Taste and value. Try Pop's or Chickies all better than Johnie's. Hell Portillo's has more flavor and they are just as stindgy with the amount of beef you get . And just so you know, I have been to Johnnie's a few times so, it is not a one time thing. Also for the combo the sausage seems to be over cooked each time. You can get a better beef at, at least a half dozen places.

Pros: it is better than some

Cons: you wait in line for nothing special

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Editor's Review

This Italian beef institution serves up savory sammies to hoards of locals who don't mind grabbing it to go.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

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.

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Restaurant Information for Johnnie's Beef

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 11am-12am
  • Sun 12pm-12am

Cuisines

  • Fast Food

Payment Types

  • Cash

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Cheap Eats
  • Open 7 Days
  • Catering
  • Local Favorites
  • Lunch Spot

Recognition for Johnnie's Beef

2008 Audience Winner - Italian Beef
2007 Audience Winner - Italian Beef
2006 Audience Winner - Italian Beef
2005 Audience Winner - Italian Beef

Near Johnnie's Beef

7500 W North Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707-4140

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