This place was so tiny and classic and great! Warm, attentive service with zero pretense or apology. It felt like I'd been 1,000 times and while I'd never had one before I ate that pork chop sandwich with zero hesitation- like it was another food group. Simple and delicious. read more

I was REALLY looking forward to our stop at THE ORIGINAL Pork Chop Johns. Butte is kind of the mecca for pork chop sandwiches, and it all started at this original location. I have had the pork chop sandwiches at other Butte, Montana locations, but it never worked out to try the original until now. I was SO excited!! This location is in the Uptown area. Very convenient for us, as we were only staying a couple blocks away. There is an exterior order/pickup window, and very limited stool/counter sitting inside. (About 10 stools, I think.) I really wanted the full experience, so we went inside and took a seat. There were only two other customers sitting at the counter. The gentleman inside grabbed an order pad and a pen and walked up to us. We said hi. He said hi. We waited for him to adk for our order, but he just kept doodling, so we finally told him what we wanted: two pork chop sandwiches, one order of fries, and one large milkshake. A few minutes later he returned with two sandwiches and sort of tossed them at us. About 4-5 minutes later, he tossed a paper bag of fries in our direction. Then he stood in front of us, with his back to us, and made a milkshake for a customer that came in after us. Then he mixed up ranch dressing and started filling cups with the dressing. Also with his back to us. (We sat directly in front of the milkshake machine.) He did not acknowledge us again. We did not receive our milkshake. When we got up to leave, I thought he might turn around and give us our bill, but he continued to ignore us. Would not even turn around. So I walked down the counter to where the cash register was located, thinking he might come and take our money then. Nope. He would not even turn around. There was a guy standing just to the side of us on the other side of the counter. He was cooking the food. He sort of ignored us for a couple of minutes as well, but he was really busy, so I understood why he didn't have time for us. He finally did ask us what we had, and I told him "two pork chop sandwiches and one order of fries. And a large milkshake, but we never got that." He replied, "Ok. $15.75" and that was it. No surprise, apology, explanation, nothing. Sort of seemed like he was used to it. I regret it now, but I gave him a $20 and walked out. That was too much of a tip for what was possibly the rudest, worst service we have ever received. I will never go back to this place. It was incredibly disappointing. The best pork chop sandwich is just down the road at Freeways Tavern. I will be going there for my pork sandwich fix from now on. Oh.... I better talk about the food. The service was so bad, I forgot. The breaded pork patty is very thin. But it is tender and good. The sandwich itself was decent size. It came with mustard, onion, pickle, lettuce, and tomato - as a pork chop sandwich should. The fries were crispy. Everything was very hot. There are better pork chop sandwiches in Butte. But this is the original, so every other one is a copy of this one. Too bad the horrible, rude service will keep us away. read more

Pork Chop John's - Milkshake machine. Menu board - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

You just really can't give it anything but 5 stars. It just is what it is...... a fried pork cutlet sandwich covered in mayo/mustard, crunched up with some lettuce, tomato, pickle and plopped on an old school hamburger bun with a paper sack served for cheap in an old diner style shop in a historic district of Butte Montana. You wouldn't order it anywhere else, but you gotta order it from here in Butte. It seems to be a staple. Thanks for allowing me to swing by. You gotta go here if you wind up in Butte. read more

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I wanted to eat here after reading of its significance in Butte, but I ended up leaving empty handed. The place is a total hole in the wall and just looked very dirty and run down, but I assumed that might've been part of the charm and ignored all the red flags signaling me to leave. I went to order at the pick up window and the guy (who was at least nice and friendly) taking my order was also the one cooking the food, and not only was he cooking and handing food (putting the pork chops in the fryer and ripping up lettuce) without gloves, but then he proceeded to take my cash and go back to touching the food without any sanitizing or washing of hands!! On top of that, the cup of yellow mustard he was using to dab the sandwich with was sitting right by the open window and formed a nasty brownish crust on the sides, indicating its been sitting there for quite some time. I just asked for a refund and left, that is completely unacceptable, and this place should be shut down by the health department. Eat here at your own risk, I don't think a likely mediocre sandwich (judging by other comments) is worth the horde of health risks eating here poses! read more

Wow! The original pork chop sandwich was great. Tender, juicy, and perfectly fried. I ordered it as "loaded+deluxe" - with onion, pickle, lettuce, and mustard. read more

Pork Chop John's - Fried pork chop sandwich with lettuce, onion, pickles, and mustard. - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

Loved this place!!! Sat up at the counter to eat! Great service and pork chop!! Hot and fast service! Price was right!! Will be back!

Friendly staff, very yummy tasty sandwiches. We enjoyed the pork chop sandwiches so well that we went back through the drive through before closing to purchase another couple sandwiches. Definitely will hit up Pork Chop John's if in the area again. read more

Pork Chop John's - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

We were looking for unique food driving down i-90 in western Montana and Pork Chop John's popped up on our search. I love a good pork tenderloin sandwich so I thought hey, might as well give the Montana version a try. When I visited for a weekend dinner, they only had the takeout window open. The weather was pretty nice still, so I didn't mind at all eating outside. As I was ordering, quite a few people lined up behind me on the otherwise empty street, which is always a good sign. Double Pork Chop Sandwich ($7.75) - Okay, so I didn't do any research at all before eating at Pork Chop John's except that they sold pork chop sandwiches. I thought they would be either Midwest Iowa/Indiana-style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches (more likely), or Macau-style Pork Chop Buns (less likely). The pork chop sandwiches here are an entirely different beast. Firstly, instead of being a coarse breaded huge tenderloin, or a deep fried bone-in pork chop, this one is battered and tenderized to the gills. If you remove the batter, you can clearly see a large of amount of holes from a meat tenderizer all over the pork. I'm not sure how to describe the texture - it's kind of dense and it's so pounded that it's hard to identify the muscle fibers. The patty is super lean and has no evidence of fat or gristle. To be honest, I would kind of compare it to a McChicken patty, but made with pork and much denser and thinner. The taste isn't especially porky either. It's just kind of like generic meat taste? I don't know, but it's certainly interesting. The batter does add a nice crunch, and has a bit of cornmeal for texture. In terms of toppings, you get a choice and I went with "everything" which in this case included mustard and mayo to add creaminess and moisture, and some lettuce, pickle, onion, and tomato to balance the meat a bit. I must say that this is such an interesting way of preparing pork. (4/5) 10 Piece Pork Nuggets ($7) - I think it's just the same battered pork patty, but with the pork cut up into triangles like pizza and individually battered and fried. You can choose to get several dips on the side - the cashier recommended the special "white sauce" to go with these. It's basically like a slightly tangy sour cream, mixed with mayo, some allium, and fennel seeds. Quite yummy actually, and it goes very well with each piece of perfectly fried pork. (4/5) So yeah, the food at Pork Chop John's is definitely very unique. I still prefer a Midwestern pork tenderloin sandwich, but this one is interesting enough to try. I recommend it if you're ever in Butte. read more

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This place was founded in 1924 and at that time he was selling these Pork Chop Sandwiches from the back of a wagon. In 1932 he opened the brick and mortar place that is still dishing out these sandwiches today. Not much has changed since then. It's a tiny place with a walk up window outside and a counter with 10 stools inside. Two ladies were running the joint when we walked in, 1 taking care of the 10 seat counter area and making shakes, the other taking care of the walk up window and cooking the food. They were a well oiled machine, very efficient. I ordered the single pork chop sandwich with all the toppings with French fries and my girlfriend ordered the grilled cheese. The French fries come in a bag, cooked to order and served up hot and crispy. The pork sandwich was a delicious combination of textures, flavors and temperatures. Hot, juicy, crispy pork with cool lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles topped off with mustard and Mayo. Fabulous, friendly service.. great food, freshly prepared at great prices.. yeah I'll be back when I visit Butte again. read more

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Being a born and raised Butte boy, my opinion may be biased, but I don't care. If you don't like the Pork Chop, we can't be friends! :-D I will say, since Covid took the stage, this uptown location is FAR better than the one on the flats. In my day, both were exceptional. Not sure what the hell happened, but uptown rocks! My last visit up, there were two sisters working behind the counter. What a hoot they were. The type of service you just have to smile and enjoy. Now, the seating inside is VERY limited, but you have to go in here knowing the history of the place and how long it's been here. A place like this is something you just need to enjoy for the experience and imagine all the miners and such back in the day partaking of the delicacy of a deep fired sammich! Loaded is my style of choice. Not sure who the heck wanted Ketchup and or a fried egg on the menu as a choice :-D read more

Pork Chop John's - Love the original - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

Tried the pork chop deluxe sandwich and the pork nuggets with their house sauce. The nuggets are awesome, and the sandwich was really good too. read more

I loved the staff and pork chop sandwiches, iconic, but beware... I think that it is deep-fried. So every 10 minutes after we ate it, my body began to regret it more and more. So this is not for the faint of heart, it's for the iron stomach of a Montanan. The ambience could be cooler it's truly a hole hole in the wall counter service only. -the oyg read more

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We came down to Butte to have our dose of pork chop sandwich and the famous nuggets. The trip was definitely worth it. We came right on time before the line started, and we were able to sit inside. The service was fast, efficient, and friendly as always. Prices were very affordable. The inside dining room has a few bar stools and tiny space in between seats. Customers usually just order for take-out since it's always hard to find available seats, especially during lunchtime. You will always see the owner busy preparing the orders through the window or in the dining area. read more

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Saw Pork Chop John's on a list of "The Best Sandwiches in Every State" and knew I had to stop on my way through Butte. The walk up window is a true one man show-- you place your order, customize your sandwich, and he makes it in front of you, packs it up, pay, and off you go. + pork chop sandwich (I got lettuce, tomato, pickles-- he said traditional is mustard and onion) + fries were hot, crispy and tasty + cheap prices - pork nuggets were meh - do not recommend - no bathroom. The Exxon around the corner had a very clean bathroom. read more

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Absolutely fire. Classic pork sandwich next time I'll show up earlier so I can get the burger w cheese and a pork patty read more

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Big sandwiches. This traditional diner has been around for decades and the interior doesn't appear to have changed. Provides a good grease staple before drinking beers in uptown :) Staff is very friendly and very much a local feeling kind of place. read more

Pork Chop John's - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

Cooked to perfection. Fast friendly service. Great prices. Would highly recommend anytime of day.

fried pork chop sandwich: $5.75. deluxe? same price. taxes? included. nice. -1 star for flies. maybe a screen door? meh, who cares! read more

We usually just pass through Butte and never stop downtown, but this time I'm glad we did! I stopped by before watching my son play football at Montana Tech Stadium, and the experience was fantastic. The service was great--my waitress checked in on me several times, and the nostalgic barstool counter added a charming touch. I ordered the double pork chop sandwich loaded with no changes, fries, and a soda--everything was delicious. The guy next to me added cheese, ham, and a fried egg to his, and I have to admit, I was a little jealous! The friendly atmosphere and welcoming people made it even better. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Butte! read more

Pork Chop John's - Meal. Their ranch was great with the fries. - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

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It was alright I guess. I was excited to try the coveted pork chop sandwich. The chop lacked flavor and seasoning. I ate maybe half and tossed it. read more

A classic Butte stop that is a must have on the way through town. Uptown is the way to go. Always enjoy the coming of the patrons at the barstools. Amazing place with a lot of history. Great service too. Try the pork burger combo! Amazing. read more

We just had the worst hamburgers and fries in a long, long time. The burger patties covered only about 70 percent of the bun and were dry and tasteless. The fries also had no taste. We had two burgers and fries about two weeks ago and they were good. That's why we ordered again. The serving crew didn't seem to know what they were doing. We will not be going back. read more

A classic local spot, everyone was so nice! They recommended I try the hot dog burger and pork chop burger. Both were really tasty! Will definitely be passing back through this way to pay them a visit! read more

Great local fast food! I got the fried chicken sandwich & it was awesome. My BF got the pork chop sandwich and that was great too. I don't know what some people were expecting but it's a deep fried crispy pork - it what it is & it's great! No frills fast fried inexpensive food - great value. read more

This is my husband's absolute favorite 'lunch counter' in the US (so far!). The atmosphere is definitely from the past. A small lunch counter with room for just about the 10 but there is a great outside window where you can order to go. Very affordable too! One bite and you remember why you stopped in Butte. The pork triangles are my son's fave. We greatly enjoy the pork sandwiches, but the friendly cooks/servers make it all the more special. Definitely stop by for an authentic experience! read more

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The food here isn't terrible, but where it's cooked sure is. The kitchen is filthy, and I mean filthy. Staff have handed me food in dirty hoodies followed with black fingernails. Crockpots that look like they haven't been washed in years. Uptown location is better in terms of cleanliness. read more

You're gonna get a fairly heavily breaded, fried thin pork chop sandwich. And it will be an experience! From the outside you could almost miss this place, not much of a "storefront" at all, at first I thought it was only a window to order. But, inside! It's not much more, a counter you can sit at and order said sandwich. But either you're going to be here with tons of regulars, or like we were between meals, you are going to be able to visit with the sisters running the joint. Either way, it will be an experience. read more

Wow that was a great disappointment! Pork chop had no seasoning and was a compressed frozen patty. Fries were okay. I think this place has run out steam and is trying to live on its past. read more

I don't know much about the food scene in Butte but I know anytime you walk up to a place and there's a line of people that the restaurant is doing something right. And the line moves fast! Everyone is here, rich, poor, old, young, etc. Here they are famous for their........wait for it........you guessed it, the pork chop sandwich. It's a fried pork chop accompanied by lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard and mayo. We're talking serious comfort food here. Crunchy, moist, pork and the toppings break the greasy goodness. Make it a double for under $7!! Service was so friendly and I was especially jealous of the regulars whom we're greater with "hey (fill in name), having the usual today?". I was determined to stop here on the way from Whitefish, MT to Idaho Falls, ID, I suggest you do the same! read more

Pork Chop John's - Sign says it all - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

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Butte is famous for pork chop sandwiches and everyone says stop at Johns the sandwich was OK I'm glad o tried it but to much breading for me. The place does remind me of the 50s or what I think the 50s was like. You don't see the lunch counter atmosphere anymore. Glad I tried the sand which since it's a Butte staple. read more

Too bad, it WAS AN INSTITUTION.... Pre breaded frozen deep fried mystery meat. John's was once something to really look forward to, it has sunk to new lows. Have been going for over 55 years, looked forward to it as we've been in butte visiting for a week. One of our first lunch stops, sadly won't do it again. read more

Delicious pork chop sandwich. The service was very friendly and very welcoming. Excellent French fries! Was traveling through from California and old friends recommended it. Good food, great memories. The Original location on Mercury st, was a time capsule with great taste. I will be back!!! read more

Pork Chop John's - Yum! - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

Seemed like a huge inconvenience that we even dared to patron this establishment. The man who took our order seemed very put out. Our pork chop sandwiches and onion rings were lukewarm, the grilled cheese was burnt. Our fries and chicken tenders were fresh! I only tipped 10% because the man at the window was so rude. He was rude about that too. Don't plan on going back. read more

Had heard this was a must stop on our road trip and it did not disappoint! Had the pork chop sandwich, really fresh tasting, tasty fries and a delicious blackberry milkshake. Ed, the owner was working the window. Definitely recommend! read more

Pork Chop John's - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

So pretty much a must when in Butte :-) What can I say? A pork chop sandwich with egg and spicy mustard hits the spot and doesn't break the bank. read more

Pork Chop John's - Pork Chop Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Butte, Montana

I love this place! Always have, always will!!! My mom has been taking me here since I was a kid when we would come into town. It's been a few years but had to stop for a sandwich and it did NOT disappoint! So basic yet packs a punch of deliciousness!! read more

The one on mercury is the nastiest place I've ever eaten! The chick with the short purple hair did not take her gloves off once nor wash her hands! She literally touched everything and the bottom of the garbage can then went back to cutting lettuce and tomatoes and put them on sandwhiches! read more

We didn't go inside, so I can't speak to cleanliness. We ordered at the to go window. There was a short line, but it moved really quickly. Food was made to order so everything was hot when we got it. Very affordable. Try the white sauce for the fries. It's very tasty and they make it there. read more

The pork chop is standard Butte fair. The fries at the uptown location are very good. Youcan get some white sauce if you ask for it. I like my porkchop with a little ham on top (I know it sounds redundant). There is a better pork chop known as the wop chop at Muzz and Stan's Freeway (or Speedway) bar. read more

I would highly recommend this spot! Cheap, super fast, delicious, and friendly service from the no-nonsense servers + cooks + cashiers. They were really sweet to my kid and gave him a sticker. We took our food to the park a block away and will definitely be back. read more