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Johnnie's Beef

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7500 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707-4140 (at Between Jackson and Monroe Avenues)
Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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(708) 452-6000
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Johnnie's Beef - Elmwood Park, IL
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Best

Best beef on earth. Just like the paper bag says. There is nothing comparable. Not Al's, mr beef, buona, or others. Had a blind contest. #1

Worst

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 expens...

The BEST Italian Ice 5/9/2005

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. Pros: great italian ice, staff, portion Cons: the lines, the parking more
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Awesome! 8/9/2004

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 can tell by the perpetual line outside the stand that this is one of the best! Pros: great food, Chicago Flavor more
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Damn Good 7/22/2004

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. Some say that the beef isn't as tasty as it used to be. That may be true, but coming from a beef lover, there isn't one reputable beef place in Chicago that is as good as it used to be. On a relative scale, Johnnie's is as good as any. The service is rude, but its part of Johnnie's tradition, just like the Wiener's Circle. It may be pricey for the portions, but you shouldn't be eating that much anyway. Go. Its the best. Pros: Awesome sausage, Great beef, Best combos Cons: , Rude service more
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WOW! 6/21/2004

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 ""lines"" that everyone talks about. The service is set up so great, the only line I hit in my 3 times there moved faster than any line I ever been in. Call it, they call it, its up, FAST! Simple as that. AWESOME! And besided, even if you have to wait, its worth it, ten times over. And no, im not the owners son, Im just a beef lover!@ Pros: GREAT BEEF!, FAST SERVICE, THE BEST BEEF!!!!!!! Cons: , cantgetjuiceonside?, small sandwiches more
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Best Beef Anywhere 4/28/2004

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. Pros: great food, fast service more
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Beef 8/20/2003

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. Although in recent years, it seems to me that Johnnies taste quality may have gone down just a little. I have heard rumors of Johnny selling out to new owners, and I guess that could be the reason. It is still a great place to go and they still have great beefs. Cons: crowded more
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Beefs 7/10/2003

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. more
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Hand's Down the Best 4/29/2003

""Johnnie's over by dare on Nort Ave. ""what a classic . BEST BEEF IN COUNTRY!!! Combo with sweet peppers a one of a kind more
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Good, not great 3/27/2003

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 bad but if you want a better beef go to Duke's drive inn in Bridgeview Il. Great beef sandwich and it takes 2 hands to eat it. Pros: Tasty Cons: Small, Pricey more
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Da best beef and Saaasage!! 2/7/2003

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 wet. It could be -30 out and people will still line up to get in. You must go b4 u die. more
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Great Chicago style food 2/7/2003

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 around the Chicagoland area for a better ice, there isn't any. You must try this place. Pros: Inexpensive, Quality more
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Big fat juicy beef! 2/7/2003

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 become a tradition for me! Pros: inexpensive, quick service, excellent food Cons: you can't eat in, long lines, cramped parking more
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EP 1/29/2003

best beef in the south side of elmwood park, gotta love the ice on a summer day Pros: combo, hotdogs, italian ice Cons: long lines @ peaktime more
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Great Beef 1/29/2003

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 to sit. more
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fast fun food 1/15/2003

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. more
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Great Beef, Cheap Price 12/25/2002

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! Pros: Inexpensive, Great Food, Good Portions Cons: Outdoor seating more
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An Unfair Competition 12/24/2002

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, she would take me to Johnnie's when we visited her parents here. Since then (4 years ago), I have only had two other restaurants' Italian Beef and I did not finish either one. This sandwich doesn't dissapoint from the seasonings in the beef, to the awesome bread, to the slow cooked and finely chopped sweet peppers. It'll make a grown man cry! Get the combo if you like Italian Sausage as well. In the summer, they've got a line like the Soup Nazi's in New York for their Italian Ice. Johnnie's is the king of restaurant row in Elmwood Park and that says a lot. Pros: Italian Beef, Sausage, Italian Ice Cons: Crowded, No Eat In Option, Congested Area more
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Best Damn Beef Period! 10/28/2002

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. Pros: Fast service Cons: No dining room more
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Not Cheap 10/28/2002

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. Pros: excellent food Cons: crowded, small portions more
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Da Bomb!!! 10/28/2002

The Best Beef at Great Prices.... Don't forget the Italian Ice with no lid.. Pros: inexpensive, Good Parking more
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  • 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...

  • 3/21/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-12am Sun 12pm-12am
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Elmwood Park
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