Ok, look, I have been to Philly. The name is wrong…read more However, this is a great place for a cheese steak. The people are great, and it is a comfortable place to sit and enjoy your sammich. Clean, relaxed, all good. Prices are also reasonable, especially considering the size of the sandwiches. Looking forward to going back when I am in Chi town again.

I miss their location on Belmont, but was happy to find this location. Didn't really find any…read morestreet parking so I had to park at the little lot across the street which was $15. I guess to park that's not really that expensive but when you're just going in for a sandwich, it seems like a bunch. I ordered my Philly with onions and green peppers with the American cheese and it was as good as the one on Belmont. The place is a little dirty. The bathrooms are horrendous just as bad as the ones on Belmont you used to be. I don't know why it's so hard for people to use the restroom without leaving an extreme mess. So I would say the biggest downfall is how disgusting the bathrooms are. The place is older so it isn't the cleanest looking of places, but unlike the one on Belmont, I left and didn't get food poisoning. It had been several years since I had a Philly because after you get food poisoning on something you don't wanna eat it for a long time.

Philly's Philly's Philly's......... I can't believe that I've been passing by this spot for years…read moreand haven't given them the proper attention they deserve. I ordered the chicken Philly today and OMG it's packed with flavor, juicy, delicious!!! The sandwich is HUGE!!!!!! The guys there made me laugh and feel at home while I waited for my food. Cool lil neighborhood spot and I got the whole meal for under $10 including a drink. I highly recommend Philly's for your lunch/dinner cravings!!

They are permanently closed. No one was there. I pulled up around 12:52p for lunch and it was…read moreclosed. Look like it's been that way for a while.

Chicago Pickle Eatery on Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale was a pleasant surprise when our foursome…read morewent to a nearby facility for drinks and decided to grab some food too. Although we could order food for delivery, my bud and I decided to walk over to place our order direct and then bring the food back to the bar. This gave me the opportunity to check out the eatery, which also sells all sorts of fun food snacks, beverages and products. There are a few tables should you wish to dine there. I ordered a half sandwich and my lovely wife wanted an order of cheese fries. I figured the half "Classic Reuben" would be a nice snack, but the portion looked more like a full sandwich rather than a mere half. The Reuben is served warm and tasty with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. The cheese fries were generously covered with cheese sauce, and fortunately we ate them fairly quickly so they did not become too soggy. Our friends ordered full sandwiches, and so each sandwich seemed like two sandwiches in size. Needless to say, they had leftover sandwiches to take home. Ironically, I do not believe anything we ordered contained any pickle, oh well.

One afternoon decided to grab lunch. I was there to get a good deli sandwich. When I arrived the…read moreprices were kind of high so then I decided to go ahead and get a Philly cheesesteak. My order took about 7 minutes. The bread was soft and chewy. The flavor of the meat was good. I overall enjoyed my sandwich. The shop itself is also a grocery store with limited items. I appreciate the elevated chips, desserts and gelato for sale. The cake looked so good but was trying to be good so didn't grab a slice of cake. All in all the my lunch was satisfying.

Oh, how I miss that one big guy that used to say, "gimmie a beef, drag it, and a bag to travel"…read more Or, "gimme an ice, cap it, next!" Johnnie's is an icon, just based on the experience of listening to that guy talk. Ah, but he's long gone, and new ownership abounds. But the beef is still great. One of the best beef sandwiches around, combos that are seasoned just right, and Italian ice That hits the spot on a hot summer day. I think the hot dogs are just a throw in, and the fries are decent. But it's the beef that keeps bringing you back. Not much ambiance, unless you want to stand and watch the cars roll by on North Avenue, but the smell of the sausage cooking is intoxicating. The price of the beef has gone up, and I swear it's a tad smaller, but if you're in the neighborhood, nothing hits the spot quite like a Johnnie's beef sandwich. I can still hear the big guy...."Whaddah need, gimmie a beef, wet, sweet and hot, That'l be nine fiffy two, bag it, next!" I miss him...

Johnnie's Beef is known. It has a reputation. One that it upholds with every hot dog and beef…read moresandwich they serve. You've undoubtedly heard the rumors and they are true! Choosing an "off" night (example: a weeknight) or during a less-than-ideal time (example: during a snowstorm) will give you the quickest experience for Johnnie's as the line can get LONG and parking is terrible (tiny lot). Note: this was my second visit as my first attempt, on Father's Day 2025, was a magnificent bust. We had no line and plenty of seating this time! They have a big menu, but save the cute stuff for a follow-up visit and get a beef (& hot dog is really hungry). Do yourself a favor and get an Italian Ice too, time of year is irrelevant. You can thank me after your tastebuds recover from being overwhelmed. Is the food THAT much better than other spots, you ask? Not handedly, no. But the whole experience, especially if you wait in line (in the sun as there is zero shade), is what makes this place great. It really is a delightful Chicago experience. Put Johnnie's at the top of your list this summer, plan accordingly, and ENJOY!

Ordered in at 6:12, walked out at 7:05. Couldn't even ask for a refund because no one behind the…read moreregister would talk to us. I'm not even going to eat it, I think I'll give it to a homeless guy. This place just celebrated 20 years? This is how you treat your customers? Maybe learn some customer service.

The best food and customer service. I stop by everytime that I visit. The catfish fillets are my…read morefavorite.

Me and my family were taken care of very kindly and friendly. The food was just what we needed.read more

Here is a place that's easy to drive past not knowing it's there. Tucked in next to a gas station…read more Passed it numerous times. Finally stopped in. Ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich. Not sure you can call it cheesesteak. It's spicey, messy,and delicious so have your napkins ready. Also ordered Cajun fries. They have various cheesesteak sandwiches on the menu. Bottom line is that the food was delicious, service was friendly, and the place is clean. Worth checking out

This will be brief - what I had was indescribably delicious. The big Italian beef and sausage…read moresandwich with provolone cheese transcended my understanding of what a good food should taste like. I would give them four Michelin stars for that sandwich alone... I'm speechless.

I ordered a beef with cheddar cheese dipped hot peppers. The sandwich looked good I was excited to…read moretaste. After taste I was disappointed. I had to add salt and my own peppers. The place was clean and service was quick and friendly. I will go again to try something else but I'm still in search of a GOOD BEEF SANDWICH.

The Food absolutely DELICIOUS, cooked to order, fresh and hot off the grill/ out the grease . I…read morehad the Mango Habanero wings , PERFECTLY COOKED!!!. My sis, had the Philly Cheesteak and she had to speak to the Chef, LOl, it was THAT good. The staff is Amazing as well. Open late til 3am .... I dont think too many people know about this place, maybe it's the location. They should've been packed, definitely an after the club/night out spot to eat. 10/10 highly recommend

Food isn't what it used to be I got pure bullshit "Philly…read morehas 0 veggies no green pepper no option of red pepper either smh suck they menu used to be so much better. I didn't know thy switched the menu in took everything off the sandwich wasted my $