I had previously felt Joes was keeping the bar low. Having been a customer there for several years I always looked forward to getting something from there on the way through Marengo, we had had a few poor experiences there in the past year. Saturday night was the exception to how things have been in that last year. I decided to give it one more try before writing them off completely. The sandwich was exactly as I ordered!! Fries were amazing as usual and the kid working at the window was pretty decent when I explained that the last few times I'd ordered from there it wasn't good at all. Hopefully when I come back there next time I'll be just as satisfied. read more

Just an ol' fashioned pizza, beef & burger joint...nothing more, nothing less. Gotta' comb thru their big menu to find rhe gems...we did. Its called Pasta Casalinga....mostaccoli, peas and great Italian sausage...yum! Someone said they were discontinuing it...hope not...! read more

Can't believe joes place is only a 2.8. Food is phenomenal for the Marengo area. Joe brings Chicago style Italian recipes that I only recall from where I grew up in Italian neighborhoods near Chicago. He may have some minstaffing issues but keep in mind he employs many teenagers from the immediate community as a service to all. Both of my daughters have learned many life lessons working at his establishment. read more

Surprise! Besides getting the wrong food I asked for the bill included a 3.8% FEE for using a credit card. Connivence charge they are calling it. read more

Second time being there and it was no better. Visited on Father's Day 6/15/25. Thought I'd be safe ordering a taco salad. They're usually run of the mill. I was wrong! I was asked if I wanted chili or chicken strips on the salad. I chose chicken thinking it was healthier. Wrong! It turns out they used some dark meat which was probably leftover from their chicken entrees on the menu. The entire bottom and halfway up the side of the taco shell was completely mushy. Not sure if I want to eat at this establishment again. read more

This is the worst. Had a beef sausage combo, fries and soda. Waited 1/2 hour for my food. I understand this to be typical wait time here. The beef was gray in color and without any taste. My wife had Chicago dogs with fries. The cost for the two of us was just under $40. Haven't been there inn10 years. Thought I would give it another chance. What a mistake. read more

This is the first time I've been to Joe's Place in 4 yrs. Not because of a mediocre experience, but due to the fact that I haven't been in the area. I am pleased to see that I made a good decision. Their attention to cleanliness hasn't suffered one bit. The menu was fairly extensive and the pricing is what you would expect in these inflationary times. I will admit the quality of the food takes the sting out of the pricing I was actually impressed with how quickly I received my order after placing it. All in all a pleasant experience. I'll make sure I get back there sooner than last time. read more

Extremely disappointed. We visited on 8/4/24 exactly a month from when the menu was posted for Fourth of July. These prices are outrageous especially since what I ordered should have been $48.71 before taxes and the card fee. And I paid $64.49 before taxes and the card fee. You know, prices are what they are but yours are insanely deceiving. You need to update your prices on your menu! read more

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Excellent food and service. We catered a family gathering for the holidays and the food was incredible and the delivery right on time. The Italian beef was so good it was the hit of the party. Thank you read more

Sadly, I came here and found I could not eat since they took the veggie wrap off the menu. It matters that there was nothing for me as I am a vegan, yet restaurants in the area don't get this concept. My hubby ordered fries that were very greasy, and an Italian Beef sandwich. read more

I've only had good experiences here, with a friendly staff happy to make accommodations. Love their corn dogs!

Yep! Ordered it again...It's that good. And don't forget the Pesto Chicken! Mangia & Cheers! read more

Joe's Place - Chicken Taco Salad. Menu is fabulous, but Every time I look at this menu, I keep ordering the same! Yum!!! Mangia. - Pizza Near Me - Marengo, Illinois

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I've been ordering take-out for 9 months, every week, either Friday or Saturday night. Always the same meal, one entree item for my wife, another for myself, plus an order of mozzarella logs which we share. Four weeks ago we discovered no mozzarella logs in the bag when I got home. It's a 20 minute drive there, so 40 minutes round trip. I called to bring the omission to their attention and was told that a credit would be on file for the next time I came in, which was agreeable. Two weeks after that, the same thing happened again. This time I actually complained. It was the 2nd time that the appetizer wasn't included in 5 weeks. The first time was an inconvenience, now I questioned their competence. The business isn't overwhelmingly busy, particularly on Saturday's around 5! There's usually just a few tables occupied plus myself waiting for my order pickup to be readied, so not a lot of distraction from the task at hand. The manager on duty apologized and again promised a credit for the mozzarella logs. Well, the next week I went in for my pickup my credit was denied? While it wasn't outwardly stated as such, the manager believes that I invent the missing appetizer to get one for free. I suppose that I should confess, I'm the infamous "appetizer extortionist". Well to be clear, I'm not going to open bags to check an order for completeness every visit. That should be the responsibility of someone in their employ who receives a paycheck, plus, I want the bags sealed to keep the food warm during my 20 minute drive home. I'm done going to Joe's Place. The food is decent enough, however the carry out experience leaves a lot to be desired, so I will take my extortion racket elsewhere (: read more

I rated them seven years ago and we are still lovin going there so I thought it was time for a updated review. Consistently good food with a friendly feel. Pasta, chicken, dogs, burgers all yummy. read more

This place is a total rip off. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap which was the size of a junior burrito and a baked potato with a fountain drink 18 dollars! Then get this...... "18 dollars if it's cash otherwise it's more". I ask how much it is she swipes my card then tells me AFTER I pay. There was a 65 cent CC charge. Mine was a debit card. This place I'm telling you is a scam! (Btw my food was cold and soggy) read more

Ordered 10" sausage and green olive pizza and six wings with blue cheese dressing. The thin crust is very thin, making it hard to pickup, but it is delicious read more

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Food is decent all the time , prices are higher then average but part that gets me is every now and then this place is just straight up rude. Customer service should always be your number one priority and watch how you handle yourself . Please try harder read more

I like Joe's place. The food has always been good over the years. I especially like the hot dogs and fries. But mostly end up ordering the pizza puffs. The pizza is also good. They run a good clean restaurant with excellent service. Starting to get a bit pricey though. read more

ordered 2 jumbo chili cheese dogs I got hot dog with a spoon of chili with cheese not even a jumbo dog! this is 2 times i normally don't do this but no 3 strikes for me 2 is enough! read more

Joe's Place - Pizza Near Me - Marengo, Illinois

TOTALLY OVER PRICED!! Food was super greasy literally dripping off the fries and the rest of our food.. never again will I eat there!

ridiculously long sitting in the drive thru waiting for my food. i sat here on my hour lunch for 25 minutes waiting for a sandwich.

It's clean but that's where it stops. The food used to be good and they used to care about the quality of the food. The food sucks now, it's overpriced. There are way better pizza places in Marengo and way better places to get sandwiches. read more

If Portillo's had a less successful younger brother, it would be this place. With plenty of options for food, it becomes apparent that they really don't have a specialty, or at least something that they're known for. The place, however, is quite large, and from other reviews it seems that parties would have plenty of space here. Having only been a few times, this review should be taken with a grain of salt, like anything a politician says. The food from each time I've been has tasted fine, not fantastic, but certainly not disgusting. Again, I restate that Joe's is the less successful younger brother of Portillo's, and once you walk in and take your first bite, I presume you will agree. read more

Delish! Good beefs ... close to you know who's....but good amount of meat in sandwich....fries are amazing!!!

Consistently good pizza. Love the options. Best thin crust pizza around. And wonderful stuffed pizza, too. Everyone gets their fave!

I can't believe I have not rated this place yet! I have been a frequent customer for many years and absolutely love this eatery. The burgers, broasted chicken, hot dogs are all top notch. This is a great place to sit around and chitchat with friends! read more

Honestly, it's hard to not leave a nasty review for this place. Over the years I have been to this place it only seems to get worse, the pizza is frozen pizza quality, burgers are not a good grind and you never know if it's going to be a burnt hockey puck or raw meet luncker. Fries are NASTY! Oilily/greasy, floppy/limp and soggy. There are no redeeming qualities here that I know of. read more

We rented the banquet room for a gathering of 150 people. We enjoyed pasta, Italian beef and salad.Added to this was a cash bar. The second floor area is servised by an elevator and has a large outdoor balcony for socializing or a place to smoke. The service is very professional, the food was kept replenished and hot, for which many compliments were received as to taste and quality. Table settings looked very nice and dishes we cleared in a timely manner. In short the event was very pleasant and caused us no stress as everything went seamless. Thanks again for such a pleasant experience. read more

My son ordered a burger. He was served rare burger. I don't understand how they can do that. Hopefully my son won't get sick . We will not be returning to this restaurant again. I'm Surprised this place is actually in Business! read more

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Brought a group of 13 for my daughter's 13th birthday party. Worked with Ivy and Debbie, two of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. Ordered the food in advance and it was cooked perfectly and ready right on time. Thin crust was perfect; cracker-thin and just the right amount of crunch. The basic thin crust sausage pizza was absolutely delightful. Loved it. Our "crowd favorite" was a margharita (tomato, basil, garlic, mozzarella, and olive oil, thin crust). So so good. I want to thank Joe's Place for a delicious meal and for being so accommodating to me and my group. They couldn't have done a better job. Impossible to give this place any less than a perfect 5-star rating; everything was excellent and delicious and a great value. They even allowed us to bring our own cupcakes for the birthday dessert. We'll definitely be back... thanks to all involved in making our meal such a great success. read more

Worse experience ever fries came out burnt looked like a 80 year old lady who tuned everyday for the last 50 years old dri dark brown asked for no mushrooms but they still put them on lucky my wife who is allergic didnt eat till after I found it on mine so didn't even get a apology from the manager very sad they filled to more orders before they refired ours but our drinks were right but thats because I got them PS only one person the kitchen had a mask on.if the food dont get you sick there qovid might read more

Ate there last Sunday, just driving around and stopped in for a lunch.Pleasantly surprised. Had Joes favorite pizza, wife had minestrone soup. Her soup was so amazing I went back and ordered a bowl.Absolutely the finest minestrone soup we've ever had. We live in Algonquin but will be worth the drive to have another pizza , but mainly the homemade minestrone soup . read more

Have been here twice - once drive thru, once inside take out. Drive thru was *extremely* slow - we were the only car in line and had to wait *at least* 10 minutes from ordering to picking up. (What do they do when they're busy?) Realisitically, drive-thru doesn't seem to be much of an option - recommend parking and going inside to wait. The good news: Fries were great, and gyro sandwiches were good. Second visit, we went inside - really went there for the fries (as we were in the area), but ended up also ordering some onion rings. Onion rings were a fail - they are the breaded kind, and I prefer the battered ones - won't order again. Decor is good - seems to be centered around cars - racing, parts etc. Would I recommend: I'd suggest trying it. Would I return: For the fries and gyros. Plan extra time - fast food is not their specialty. :-) read more

Finally got around to giving this place a go. We've passed it countless times, and always seem to forget about it when it comes to choosing a place to dine. The setup reminds me of Portillo's -- you walk up and order and then go find yourself a place to seat. The food was decent, but .... it was pretty expensive considering. I'm not really hankering to go back. read more

We stopped in the other day. My date wanted an Italian sub. They were out. I wanted a pork chop sandwich. They were out of that as well. My date settle for a roast beef. Soggy, not much taste. She had to eat it with a fork. I ordered a cheeseburger. It was raw. They can't even cook the hamburger. The bun was cold as if they just pulled it from the cooler. The fries...greasy, limb, tasteless. All of this for a $30 tab. McDonalds is up the street. That's a better choice. read more

Have eaten here twice on the current visit to hubby's parents. The French fries are fresh and delicious. My meatball sub was good. Hubby likes the Chicago beef & sausage. Etc...It's a good Italian eatery... Not fancy but clean and nicely decorated inside. A nice find in Marengo. read more

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What a great variety of food and great prices too. My wife and I took her parents out for a Friday early dinner. My father in law raved (87 years old) about the fish and chips, really fries with the potato skins. He too some home. My mother in law wanted Italian, so she had baked mostacholi with a small salad. She took half of her half order home and kept saying how great it was. My wife had the four pieces broasted chicken with potato salad and coleslaw. She said it was perfect and took half home. I had the Joe's monster burger, medium, with carmelized onions, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and mushrooms. I was hungry and had been told that I would probably take some home. No way, it was fantastic, perfectly seasoned and cooked. Not fatty or greasy, great probably 1/2 pound burger. Oh they serve beer, bottled and tap, fair price. The ambiance makes it an even better place. Neat old signs, comfy booths or you can sit at a table. They were accommodating when a group of 8 college age kids came in, they put table together. Nice mix of music not too loud too. We'll be back and you should go there too. read more

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Waited for service in an empty restaurant. Asked the young man who showed up what took so long. He said he, "was in the back chillin " We left. read more

Cute place with bla food.. Debbie behind the counter started out nice but turned snarky when my daughter returned her very dry and tasteless Philly Cheese steak. Won't return here.. way too expensive here as well! read more

I ordered the Italian Beef, Fry and a Small Soda. $17.85 WOW Prices did not match the drive through sign!! That's pricey. It was good but had too much fat in the meat. read more