I can't say enough good things about this charming little spot! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels just like home. The owner, Abe, is incredibly friendly and attentive -- you can tell he genuinely cares about his customers. The food, or more so the beef roll is Absolutely outstanding. It is made with fresh ingredients and the beef is slow cooked to perfection. I ordered the 50/50 roll which consisted of both their beef and gyro meat and it tasted rich, hearty, and full of flavor. What really sets this place apart is the personal touch. The owner often comes out to chat with diners, and you can feel the pride they take in their food and service. It's rare to find that kind of genuine hospitality these days. If you're passing through or live nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in. It's the kind of place you'll find yourself coming back to again and again. read more

Brothers Restaurant & Lounge - 50/50 beef roll - Pizza Near Me - Sandwich, Illinois

Everything! Bleach hair in food continually is not a staple I prefer in my food or on My plate. It's happened more times than I ever wanted to count for hair. It was addressed so hopefully waitresses have to wear hair nets read more

Never had a beef roll before....but it was absolutely delicious!!! Service was amazing. Chef/owner came to the table, introduced himself, and explained how everything is made fresh. Family recipes carried down for generations. Very clean dining area with lots of seating. read more

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I always loved the pizza, used to eat breakfast there all the time. Great service and a good deal, the place is getting older but the owner keeps the place nice and cozy. read more

Tried a beef roll there recently and it wasn't very appetizing. The beef tasted like it was about 3 days old which matched the bread it was on. Maybe I caught it on a bad day, but I won't be returning. read more

Best beef roll in the world!! The customer service is great! I will definitely be going back for more!!

AWESOME cheeseburgers that are super flavorful and generously sized Also, the side of fries I ordered to go with the burger was yummy and generously portioned! Super clean and friendly environment! :) read more

Sandwich is a happy place, with an awesome name. There are quaint little shops lining the main street. There are dudes pushing lawn mowers in the sweltering heat with mullets and wife-beater tan lines. The cigarettes are half the price of Chicago, and the liquor is a fair amount cheaper too. Chicagoans escape the city to troll around on Lake Holiday and or visit High Heels. And Sandwich, not surprising is the origin of a wonderful creation called the Beef Roll. Brother's Restaurant claimed to have invested it. Although similar to a gyro, the pita like bread pocket is thicker, and the meat tastier than you'll find at the standard road shack. The fries are the thick home style type you'd find at a greasy spoon diner. And, Brother's for all intensive purposes is a glorified diner. The price is right. Anytime you can spend $17 bucks for two people, including drinks, its cheap. The service isn't great. It's worth the occasional surliness (and forgetfulness) from our Eastern European (Serbian?) waitress. But, the Beef Roll is an extravaganza of meaty flavor, and in a place like Sandwich, the Beef Roll is enough to justify that community's name. read more

Oh brother(s) where do I start? The beef roll is the claim to fame in this establishment, and for good reason, it's absolutely delicious! However the rest of the menu is severely lacking in taste and options. This town has its fair share of new american style restaurants, Brothers needs to step up to the plate to compete. My biggest issue has always been the service. They have a high turnover rate with the serving staff, and every time I visit, it's always a new bunch of servers. Without proper training, you'll unwillingly become accustomed to long wait times, botched orders, and receiving your soup after the entree has arrived. My best suggestion is to order the beef roll to go and skip the poor service. This place has the potential to be something more, and I hope they can figure it out. read more

For some reason people tend to like this place and I can't seem to figure out why. A few of us came back here the other day to see if there was any change since the last time we were there several years ago. The answer was a resounding NO The food was OK as it did not seem as bad as we remembered it. The service however was just as bad (if not worse) than we remember it. I would have had an easier time extracting our waitresses molars with a pair of pliers than to get another drink. . read more

ummm okay maybe I'm just not cut out for country dining. I heard that some locals liked it here so I decided to try it with the family. Something out of the 1950's. I think the burgers were actually from the 50's. The service was, well.... what service? I still do not know what a beef roll is but that's okay, I don't think I want to know. No thanks on this one. read more

Good local place. As I travel i like to find good old local places instead of the chains you can find anywhere. This place was good. Beef-roll is good. The owner was friendly and I will definitely stop in again. read more

Hello, this IS the home of the beef roll, how could you not respect this place? In high school, I always pondered what, exactly, a beef roll was and finally we decided to give it a try a few years ago. It's now a tradition that we get one when in Sandwich. They're pretty tasty sandwiches filled with beef (or chicken or ham or gyros), veggies and cheese in a doughy, pita-like encasement. YUM! The soup that comes with it isn't bad, and let me tell you, as leftovers, these bad boys make for some excellent drunk food! The waitress/owner(?) was pretty entertaining, and the face that the service isn't great is what makes this place charming. Like how we had to remind the lady that we wanted our soup that CAME with our meals. Priceless. read more

Come on, People. These People INVENTED the beef roll! The Gyros is really decent. And the beef roll. Well, I got a chicken roll. And it was outstanding. It was like a chicken philly cheese steak, but instead of being on a sandwich, it's wrapped up in a pizza dough. The fries were crispy and the french onion soup was salty. Just like they should be. It's not supposed to be fancy, or have good service. So don't expect anything. I would go here again for sure. read more

Really bad... charged us 30 dollars for a raw steak sandwich that they replaced with a burnt thing and didn't even make us new fries when she took his plate away. and a soggy chicken patty smothered in canned tomato sauce that tasted old. Sprite tastes like tap water mixed with lemon juice. read more

Went here to try out because I've heard they had good food. I guess my expectations were too high because I got a beef roll and it was "blah" to say the least. It had zero flavor considering they market it as a recipe since the 70's. Maybe I should have known when I went in for lunch and I was the only one in there. Would not go back. read more

Had a late Saturday breakfast. Steak and eggs were good. Hashbrowns tasted fresh. Restaurant was clean from top to bottom. This was our first time at Brothers. I think if some of you, who ate there a couple years ago, go back, you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Yes, this place is dated. But iTS CLEAN. So clean! We love their beef rolls and their skillets. They have gotten better cooks in the past year and the food is awesome! Try them again! You won't be disappointed. Some of the better food in Sandwich. read more

came back in town a month ago from california...had to stop at Brothers restaurant and we got 2 beef rolls and fries and my wife got a chef salad. WOWSERS those beef rolls tasted hella good!!!!! I could only eat half because they are so big! had the rest the next day and still mouth watering good! Not sure how they are made but when we went in we saw the chef making them and could smell the deliciousness. California does not have beef rolls. that is a fact. This small town in Illinois does. Places like this make me miss home read more

Small place, but we came for the infamous beef roll. It was good! The soups were bland and fries needed seasoning or salt. But the main dish was good. Nancy was very attentive and chatted with us :-) read more

Brothers Restaurant & Lounge - Beef roll - Pizza Near Me - Sandwich, Illinois

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I have been craving a beef roll from Brothers for a few years. No one knows what a beef roll is in Southern Illinois/ Western Kentucky. Back 10 years ago I used to work in Sandwich, Il and we would close for lunch and order Brother's beef rolls all the time. I would love to have one again, in fact, the next time I make it up North, I am heading to Brothers. Brother's isn't about the atmosphere, it's more about the great taste of thier food. read more

Interior is dated but what did you expect? No alcohol. Extensive menu but everyone gravitates towards a select few items. Carry out busy on a Friday night. Food is okay. Not great and not bad. The experience is what you make it! read more

Never have really liked this place... Always very smoky and the service has never been outstanding. Food is just ok...nothing to write home about. read more

So called to order, figured I would give it a shot with the mixed reviews and all. I called and told the old hag that ordered that I hadn't ordered before so I needed a little help. She asked if I could hold on so I said of course......promptly hung up on me. This isn't charming or quaint.....this is the loss of a potential customer that will never give them a chance again. Hope your business dies with your attitude. Now lets find a good place with some sort of service. :) read more

Musty, dirty, sad, and thoroughly unappetizing. I've sent entrees back to the kitchen before, but this was the first time I sent back the coffee. read more

You go for the beef rolls (or a veggie roll if your me) not the service. I don't think I have see a waitress with all her teeth in a loooooong time. I am not making fun but.....I'm just saying. The garlic pizza is also a good choice the crust is crispy and there is tons of garlic yummm who wouldn't love it!!! If you are looking for nothing good for you, perfect drunk food, and crappy service then this is it! Oh and there is also gallons of cheep coffee flowing so enjoy! read more

Love the beef roll in this remnant of small town America.

How do you screw up an order that you read back to me and then charge me for what i ordered and not what I got. Have to ask for silverware on carryout. I figured I would give them a try again.... waste of money... oh yeah... expensive also. now I know why there parking lot is empty at lunch time. I give up on trying here again read more

Although it looks dingy, there's often a few unruley drunks from the bar, and the servers look like hell, I LOVE their beef rolls and baked french onion soup! Everything else is mediocure, but I'm always ready for a beef roll! read more

Just went there to try the beef roll. Loved it. A bit surprised that the onions were basically raw, but it was good that way and now I'm kinda craving another one. Had bottles of Miller Lite with it and they were ICE cold. The server was very nice and attentive. She strikes me as very smart and someone who won't put up with sh** from jerks. Gotta love that. I'll be back, even though I live an hour away. read more

Keep a watchful eye on the Cook/Manager/ Son of Owner. Watch your Daughters....and Your Wives. Think twice before working here...that Son's wife will have you fired within days. read more

Having moved to the area last year I've decided Brothers Restuarant & Lounge has the best chefs in town. The food is exquisitely unique and tastes amazing every time. The food here is guaranteed to melt in your mouth. The tastiest food with a unique twist. The employees are as sweet as pie; they also serve pie; and the place has a real at home atmosphere. With a very extensive selection courses and menu iems. Not to mention how dazzling it would be to dine in their dazzling stylish banquet room, and dine like a king or queen, with of course their royal courses of food fit for royalty. They're pricing is affordable for a fine culinary experience. There is also a bar separate from the restaurant section with pool tables and slots. This is a great place to dine, carry out, celebrate, or cater in. I enjoy their always laid back friendly atmosphere. Did I mention the food? Yes this place is amazing, try it out. I fully recommend this as a place to visit, as they are "home of the beef roll". For now, I'm planning for a delicious, every day price $10 large pizza for dinner tonight. Bonappetite. read more