The food is quite good and fresh. The Italian beef is actually made on site every day, not at all salty, no preservatives. Really fresh, and tender, and nice quality meat. We had a very nice side salad as well. Uniquely enough, they have their own hydroponic salad Garden indoors. The restaurant is very clean, the staff was very professional and friendly. There's plenty of parking. Prices are normal. read more

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This has been on my radar. Fantastic. If you want an amazing combo try this place. Clean fast and fantastic. Unfortunately they are here till the end of October. 2022 There menu is awesome. I'll be back for sure. Best beef n sausage combo . All homemade . They gave homemade Giardiniera. three different levels read more

Ba Da Bing Beef Company - Fast Food Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

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Restaurant is located in Third Lake IL not Island Lake as I mentioned in my earlier review of this dynamite Beef joint.

I stopped here for lunch while I was in the area because the beef sandwich's looked pretty good and I like me my beef sandwich's. The place is behind the liquor store in a strip mall so it can be hard to find because you can't see it from the strip mall. The place is clean looking and nice with tables and counter window seating. I order the beef dipped with hot peppers and the bag was noticeably heave for what I was expecting. The beef looked great and man was the beef piled on and I couldn't finish the whole sandwich. The beef was pretty good, thin sliced with a nice gravy. I liked to get my beef dipped so the bread soaks up all juice which just makes for a beer sandwich. The beef is so big that it's hard to eat when it's dipped and it's messy. Yah that hit the spot for a beef sandwich. read more

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Ok. I've been here off and on over the years. Generally pretty good. Tonight was spectacular. The gentleman making sandwiches tonight knows what he's doing. Service experience was far better than the last couple of times I've been here and the food quality...spectacular. Portions were generous and commensurate with the price...which is rare now days. You feel like you got what you paid for. I had a combo on garlic bread. Best combo I've had in recent memory. I hope they keep their current purveyors because the quality is great. Promote the gentleman who served me this evening as he was professional, polite, efficient, accommodating and made the best sandwiches I've had from this place. Don't bother with Portillo's if you're in the area. Drive 2 minutes west and get a real beef or Chicago style sandwich. read more

Very flavorful beef, excellent hot peppers. Fresh cut fries are a real star here. $9.75 for the beef, $3.50 for the fries, but you get a fully bag, perfection cooked read more

I hate to do this. A few months ago, I would have given them 5 stars, as it's been one of my favorite beef/ sausage places. But there are now new owners and my first visit wasn't great. Let me just say, that I hope this was a one-off and hopefully it will be better next time. I ordered an Italian sausage with sweet peppers and Mozzarella cheese. When I got it, the shredded Mozzarella was cold. No attempt to melt the cheese at all? Again, I hope I have a better experience next time. And let me say that the front of the house lady was very nice. So nothing personal against the new owners. read more

Sal roasts and slices his own beef. Very thinly sliced but not shaven. Heavenly. Flavorful lean tender. Fries are fresh cut Giardiniera is made by sal also. fresh crunchy pick your level of heat. Turano buns. If you're thinking there's a better beef stand....FORGETABOUTIT!!!! read more

Excellent food. One of my favorite doctors from my work bought us lunch from here and it was delicious!!! I had a piece of Italian sausage (no bread) that was delicious and flavorful and moist and topped it with some of the sweet peppers and the giardiniera that was so crunchy pickled hot and tasty.. loved the celery in it. Also had a meatball smothered in sauce and a few fries. Did not try the Italian beef but my coworkers raved about it. So next time, I will be trying that for sure. Everything was hot fresh. This food was just what we needed with all the chaos that is going on with at work and we were so hungry it really hit the spot. I cannot wait to have this again. When in area I will definitely stop. read more

Ba Da Bing Beef Company - The best lunch ever!!! Thanks to Dr. G - Fast Food Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

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Okay I've been living down the street from you for about 10 years when you were on Route 45 in the beginning I spent 40 years in the restaurant business. Your picture and your opening page is terrible what's the first rule of thumb on slicing Italian beef? It needs to be super cold so you can slice it paper thin secondly every time you cut a piece of meat it should be against the grain. Your picture shows the meat being caught the wrong way it's all stringy and it's too thick. It lacks flavor you need to put more beef fat in your juice it's called suet. Lots of black pepper fresh garlic oregano granulated garlic press red pepper beef soup base I like a very high quality brand used inside rounds. Come on guys wake up your beef is below average that's why your business is mediocre I'm not trying to be rude I used to sell 150 200 piece a day five to six other sandwiches. Higher quality food brings people in. They might complain a little bit in the beginning the ones that your food will be back read more

Wow. REALLY DISAPPOINTED! New owner, new stuff. This USED to be the place to get a great beef/sausage combo. The beef was homemade, the sausage was huge and delicious and the giardinaire was homemade by owner and SPECTACULAR. No more though. That is all gone unfortunately. I went in for the first time since the new ownership reopened. I ordered a combo and immediately was disappointed. Service was fast and friendly, but the sandwich was sad. The combo sandwich was around 1/2 the size it used to be. The beef was broken down, but tasty. The bun was also about half size and the giardinaire was ehh... it was ok, but it was regular restaurant quality giardinaire. Certainly no where NEAR as good as the homemade that original owner used to make. Really disappointed, I have to try to find another beef place now. Luke's is gone, now ba da bing beef is as well. No reason to be back. Sorry. read more

When in the area, shopping or visiting always make it a point to stop in by Ba Da Bing Beef company, beef delicious, tender hot peppers, too hot to handle but love the oil drizzled, fries made to perfection with just enough salt. Where do I begin with all the other items i have tried. Service and food delivery on point and good conversation never fails! Will be back! :) read more

I work in the county but live in the Chicago area. Owners were very nice people also from the Chicago area at one time. They definitely know how to cook quality homemade food. I had the beef sandwich. It was a huge portion, full of flavor, and was prepared super fast. I will be back. read more

I've been searching for a great Italian beef for the 22 years I've lived up here and FINALLY found it at Kathy's Kitchen/Bada Bing. Not only did I find a beef that is flavorful, tender, with insanely good au jus, bread and giardinier they also have outstanding fresh cut fries and legit Chicago-style hot dogs. I nearly cried while eating my meal it was so delicious. These people know what they are doing. Please please go to this restaurant and keep them in business. I was the only person there on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm. I will be inconsolable if this place doesn't make it. Super friendly folks too! Kathy deserves to make a great living with the food she is creating in this extremely clean, inviting establishment. read more

Great hot dogs and friendly service!!! I had a Ceasars salad and the dressing was perfect!!!

Very Clean, really nice gentleman behind the counter. Order the beef, wet with sweet peppers, no drink no fries $14.75!!!! WOW, really expensive. Beef was good. Next time I'll stick with Portillos. read more

I needed a quick fix for my immediate hunger and always drove by this place meaning to stop in. Well, I came at lunch and there was a scarce crowd inside but the place seemed clean and the service was friendly. Ended up ordering a few Chicago hot dogs dragged through the garden and I probably waited for 2-3 minutes before my food was hot and ready. I've seen a few negative reviews and I honestly had a good experience with some great food. I will definitely be back to try a few more of the items that I've heard about - like the Italian beef. read more

Ba Da Bing Beef Company - Fast Food Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

This place is amaaaazzing!! First time here and I'll def be back. Got the ba-da-bing-ba-da-bang And it lived up to the hype. Sweet and hot peppers are homemade and on point. Owner is super friendly. Showed up with my dog and he brought her out a hot dog on the house. She loved it!! Thanks guys!! You've got a loyal customer! read more

Not open Tuesday of thanksgiving week. Sign say grand reopening but not sure when that will be. Not this week I guess

Best beef in Lake county (per my husband), though I always order the grilled chicken. It's yummy too. Wonderful fries. But what really makes the place is the owner Sol. Kind, friendly and a GREAT cook. Support small local business. They need it these days! read more

I thought I would try this place due to the review. I placed an order for delivery 30 minutes before closing. Order was processed and estimated delivery was 8:05. Then I get a text at 8:02 saying order was cancelled and money refunded. What the $&!@ kind of business is this? I got no food and don't know if I got my money back. Definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND this restaurant! read more

Rest assured, they are open again! This time in Third Lake in a plaza called Waterstone. I was skeptical coming in because they boast themselves as being the best in Lake County and they claim to be better than Portillo's, these are big statements so I decided to see this - or rather taste this for myself. The food was delicious. I got two hot dogs, fries, and water for seven dollars and some change. What a great deal! Everything on the menu is super affordable, you really get great food for a low price. When my friend and I walked in there weren't too many people around and they didn't have a NOW OPEN sign hanging in the front. Many people wouldn't know this place is up and running again, but rest assured, great food is back! When more of the word gets out, this place will be packed and busy in no time. read more

New location is wonderful . My son thought they had closed but fortunately found out that they just moved locations. Went on Saturday morning with 16 people, 8 of them children and were treated so nicely. The owner is so kind and the food was awesome! Beef sandwiches were so good. My son and husband love the hot pepper sauce. Kids had chili dogs and cheese fries. One of the children wanted more chili for his chili dog and they graciously gave him a bowl of chili. Will surely return. read more

Ba Da Bing Beef Company - Fast Food Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

Good food. Super friendly. Will be back for sure!! got the italian beef and mottz sticks. glad we went here in a whim!

Sandwiches are fantastic! The owner is very nice and the place is very clean. Giardiniera is homemade and awesome!

The Italian beef is very, very good; better than Portillo's in my opinion. I would have given 5 stars but for the fries. The fries are very greasy. read more

We've been here a couple of times and both times ordered a beef. I thought it was great, plenty of meat and really good hot peppers. Ordered some chicken tenders for my daughter and she like them a lot as well. read more

Last year I would of gave this place a 5 starts. This place was one of the best beefs around. Just recently visited it again unfortunately the food quality has changed. Had a beef an sausage combo, beef missing the favorites it had before. The sausage seemed like it was cooked for 2-3 day and dry . The rolls were so hard even after it was dipped. Hopefully things will change. read more

Had the chicken Parmesan sandwich. It was just ok. Not nearly enough marinara sauce and the cheese wasn't even melted. Chicken itself was good though. Should have gone with the beef. read more

OH MY GOODNESS!!! Ba Da Bing Beef Company is the best place ever! Weather your looking for a delicious sandwich, hot dog, wings, or just some delicious sides Ba Da Bing is the place to go! There sandwiches are delectable! You can add sweet or spicy peppers and have the sandwich dipped or not. I dare you to try the fries they will blow your mind!!! The owner is freaking awesome and makes the whole experience wonderful! I recommend the God Father for a delicious beef and sausage combo. Seriously! What are you waiting for! Get to Ba Da Bings RIGHT NOW!! GO!! read more

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This place has the BEST Italian Beef in all of Chicagoland, and I don't say that lightly. I've been on a search for the best Italian Beef around and Ba Da Bing Beef company's Italian Beef is so good it's made it impossible for me to order the sandwich anywhere else now cause they just aren't as good elsewhere. read more

Been trying to order but can't even get through! This is t the first time this happens.. can only order when they decide to pick up their phone. It's either always busy signals or no answers. Wonder how much business has been lost because they don't answer the phone read more

Tried to order, went all the way out there to get the order via pick up and they aren't even open despite taking our money. Poor business practices and apparently multiple health violations. I will never ever give them my money. read more

Had the italian beef sandwich and fresh cut frys. It was a really good sandwich. You could tell that it is made in house. The frys were really crispy and a great fresh cut fry. The place is very clean. I highly recommend this place! read more

Staff and owner are the best! Gave me free dessert and drink. The food is excellent. Definitely recommend.

My first visit. I considered the beef slices to be on the thick side and because it was overcooked, it was chewy and dry. As for the fresh cut fries, they were soggy and limp, and drowned in salt. I could only eat 5 or 6 fries before gagging out on the salt. Not sure if they know how to properly prep the fries (cold water soak and rinse), or if the oil was too dirty and/or too low in temperature. Cook staff needs some guidance. read more

Had a beef with fries about two weeks ago, and my family was so impressed! We couldn't get enough, and we had leftovers for lunch because the sandwich was so big. Went again last night, and underwhelmed was the word. I was able to finish the entire sandwich and the fries, which was not the case before. I'd say they sized down on portions by about 20%. The beef, in terms of flavor didn't seem as dynamic this time either. Before, it was good value for the money, but now it's about on par with other overpriced lake county venues. Decent beef, awesome fries. Maybe we will give it a third try. read more

I must say for a small independent place in the burbs it is one if the best Italian Beef I had. I like it better than Portillo, and on par with Al's Beef, Bueno Beef and my Favorite Mr Beef in Chicago. Can't tell you about much else that they serve since I always get the Beef. If in Grayslake area I highly recommend this place. read more

Good taste to their beef, ample fries, and tons of beef on their Italian beef sandwich. The staff was very nice as well. I got lost in the area because my GPS konked out on and ended up coming in a few minutes after they closed but the staff waited for me to give my take out food. read more

Beef is to die for. Ordered the mob, a ribeye sandwich with fresh cut fries. Wondering if I should have ordered the godfather, beef and sausage after the 4 guys in line ahead of me ordered it. Slab of meat in the soda cooler looked great. Gentleman who seems to be in charge have me a taste. Wow. Bought a jar of hot giardinara. Homemade, hospitable. Great joint. read more