Lots of Italian beef stands lurk around Chicagoland, and many have something good to offer. But Johnnie's is, well, special. Maybe it's Big John---a gruff sort of a guy---who presides over the premises, or perhaps it's the low-impact… Read More
Johnnie's Beef Restaurant Review:
Lots of Italian beef stands lurk around the Chicago area, and many have something good to offer. But Johnnie's is one of the best. It might have something to do with Big John --- a gruff sort of a guy --- who presides over the premises, or perhaps it's the low-impact atmosphere. Whatever the reason, this is a busy, busy beef stand. The sausage is as good as the beef; have the best of both...
This Italian beef institution serves up savory sammies to hoards of locals who don't mind grabbing it to go.:
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...