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Johnny's Cafe

4.0 (41 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Beef  braciole
Lorie R.

Iv been here for my third time, I had the grilled calamari it melted in my mouth.We also had the artichokes in red sauce and the shrimp in a creamy white sauce all for appetizers. I had the broiled pork chop dinner with sautéed spinach and some broccoli. Yum . My friends had braciole made with hamburger and bacon with a red sauce and rotini noodles they said it was scrumptious.our other friend had a special with mussels and shrimp and pasta he loved it. They ordered a special banana desert with whip cream. I was watching them eat it they couldn't get it in fast enough. They loved it.Our waitress remembered us from the last time we were here.i asked her if I could have the broccoli instead of the potatoes she said I'm sure.The owner came out and said what ever I want he'll make it or switch it out if I want.I can tell you he has all the sauces down one is better than the next.You can't ask for any better service than that. Johnny's Cafe is a small place, we didn't have a problem getting in.I don't think a lot of people know about this place. I think the people think it's just pizza and sandwiches.

Lemon caper chicken
Holly H.

I enjoy each meal I have when I order from Johnny's Cafe. My only suggestion is to have patience when you go, this is a small place and sometimes the service is on point and other times it's not. I have never had a bad moment when I go here to eat. I do love their garlic salad dressing as well when I order my salad with my meal. This is a little hidden secret in Fox Lake.

Shrimp and broccoli linguini
Magdalena W.

So happy to have finally tried this place! Prices are incredible and service was super fast and accommodating. I had a lovely clam chowder to start and ended up getting the shrimp and broccoli linguini in a tasty garlicky white sauce! Portions are super generous! Will definitely be back.

Linguine with bolognese sauce and shrimp
Cassandre L.

My husband and I decided after seeing a post in this group recently that this would be our place for Friday night dinner yesterday. We walked into a small and quaint bar/restaurant and were sat immediately. The menu is small but to the point for homemade Italian dishes and sandwiches. I ordered the create your own pasta and my husband the chicken parmesan. There are 5 sauce options of which I chose bolognese, linguini, and added on shrimp. The meals also come with soup or salad, bread and they don't skimp on the amounts of ANYTHING! The clam chowder soup was rich, thick, and creamy the way I desire it to be. The texture was loaded with a good amount of clams and the ratio of potatoes was even less, prefect again. The taste was a bit off though being warned they added to much garlic to it. I'll definitely have it again though hoping it's not garlic overload. Our pasta dishes came out piping hot in less then 10 minutes after we ordered! What?!?! Holy moly the portion sizes were BIG BIG BIG!!! You will need a wheelbarrow after eating here to roll you to your car! The shrimp were medium size, none of those ridiculous baby ones like Olive Garden. That sauce....well again rich, full of what tasted like fresh herbs, and meaty. Yes I'd order that just to dip bread in. My husband's chicken was 2 GINORMOUS breasts, lightly breaded, loaded with cheese, and moist inside. I couldn't stop stealing pieces of it! We both had leftovers today which I almost took out of the fridge at midnight last night because I couldn't stop thinking about it. Luckily I restrained myself until breakfast this morning. Our waitress was great, the food was great, the customers were conversationalists, and we're going back!!!

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Always great food, wonderful service. Definitely recommend to everyone with an appetite.

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We got some takeout from here and everything was very good! I would definitely order from here again in the future!

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What a great dinner experience!! Loved the variety of Italian food. Our server Lisa was excellent!!

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Very good food, lots of variety and huge breakfasts! Friendly staff and convenient hours of operation. Can create your own pasta dishes.

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First time ordering... the food is amazing, generous portions. Priced well. Will definitely come back.

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The food here is great and the workers are very nice and easy to talk to. I highly recommend

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I love this place! Some weeks I eat there 2 or 3 times. Great food and great prices. The best fettuccine alfredo I have had.

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