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    Super Submarine

    3.4 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Fast Food
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids

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    Thrown together, NOT hot corned beef, terrible.
    Andrew S.

    DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE! This was the first and last time I will order from this place. Ordered a HOT corned beef sandwich. Picked it up on time and it ice cold. Bread not grilled or even toasted, come on! Thrown in a bag...San which not even put together, just wrapped with things everywhere. No dressing. Terrible.

    Jim Shoe
    Mel G.

    After a year+ on the lookout for this elusive Chicago delicacy, I recently had the good fortune of locating & eating a Jim Shoe (aka Gym Shoe) at Super Submarine on Ashland. For those not in the know, the Jim Show is a corn beef, roast beef and gyro meat filled sandwich originating from Chicago's South and West sides. I paid $14.99 + tax for a 12" beast of a sandwich. The meat was minced, mixed, and served on soft sub bread, then topped with mayo/tzatziki, yellow mustard, giardiniera, shredded lettuce and tomatoes. A blend of three famous sandwiches creating something amazingly delicious and completely American. Why choose one when you can have ALL THREE?! The Jim Shoe has claimed the number one spot in my heart (and stomach) as Chicago's best sandwich.

    Super Sub inside
    Liz S.

    This place has FIOY* written all over it. It's easy to find the latest greatest trendiest restaurant - I dare you to find better food for a better value, and a nicer owner. That's why locals know best. Four of us ordered a feast fit for eight hungry people. 5 hot dogs, Wings & Thighs, Onion Rings, Fried Mushrooms, French Fries, Drinks - I don't think there was a fried item that escaped us. Total bill? $24. On a normal day we would have spent around $12. They make the perfect Chicago-style dog, and the onions and mushrooms and fries were extreme finger-licking goodness. But the superstar was definitely the fried chicken. I would walk 12 miles in the snow barefoot to sink my teeth into one of these drumsticks. Crispy, juicy, meaty - mercy me, it was so delicious! Most every meal comes with drinks and fries, so if you are strapped for cash, for a few mere dollars you can be sure you are going to leave full and happy, with a couple bucks left in your pocket. No-frills interior, late night window service, and simple, good eats. *Found It On Yelp

    Faded sign just adds to the outdated decor
    Daniel N.

    Why is this place getting such good reviews? I have no idea! I was pretty excited even though many people have posted "I wouldn't come here sober" or "after a heavy night of drinking...." but everyone seemed to state that this place was special. I mean I've been to some amazing late night bar foods that I would even eat while sober (although mentally after thinking about the caloric intake sober I probably wouldn't) but this place has nothing special about it. I posted an updated picture of this place. The sign is a faded yellow that it isn't easy to read what you are ordering. The bullet proof glass is a testamate of how long this place has survived in this location. Scared to order anything on the "fish" menu, we decided some burgers and fries. The "cook" pulled some frozen prefabbed burgers out of the freezer and some non-special buns from the pantry. He grabbed a bag of frozen non-special fries out of the freezer and put it in the deep frier. Then it just became a waiting game, let everything get unfrozen and pile everything up. Trust me, you can make a better burger and fries at your home, there is a jewel near by, it will be healthier, cleaner and tastier than whatever will come out of this place. I don't understand everyone's infatuation with their fries either. I mean even the bad reviews throw in a "at least the fries were decent." I think this was the first time that my wife and I didn't finish the fries from a burger and fry combo. Maybe he had just changed the grease or something but they were really nothing special. Yes, this place may be inexpensive, but that comes at a heavy price on your taste buds (or lack of any great taste) and your waste line. Skip it, move on, sober up.

    Catfish, fresh, not frozen!
    Gunner S.

    I've lived within two blocks of this place for six years. Yes, I only eat here post-midnight. I used to get the gyros, which were definitely not the best I've had. The hot dogs are as good as any I've had. The polish is great. They've recently stepped up their fry game. I went here last weekend a little after midnight after drinking all day and skipping dinner. The guy behind the counter was battering up some fish so asked about it. He said it was the catfish. Now I like catfish, but never thought about getting it here because I just assumed it would be frozen prepackaged garbage. Nope, he was battering fresh fish on the spot. I got the 3-piece and it was some of the best catfish I've ever had. I think it was $8, came with fries, and was a ton of fish. I'm going back tonight, sober, to have it again.

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    Always a great place for cheap food! Maybe not so good for you, but im always satisfied!

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    it is good for late night snack! their burger is good enough for the price

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago - CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    3.9(7.4k reviews)
    1.9 miRiver North, Near North Side
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    I've been hearing so much about Chicago hot dogs and decided since I was in town why not try one so…read moreI checked out Portilo's & Barnelli's Chicago that so many people told me to try. It is a pretty neat place when went in I saw that they have a lot of memorabilia all around the place. Also famous people have also been there with their autographs on their pictures. This place was quite busy which tells me that it must be good. It was very organized you can order your meal on a kiosk or at the counter. We decided to order it at the counter I ordered a famous Chicago hot dog which is an all beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with chop onions, sweet pickle relish, tomato slices, dill pickle and a small spicy pepper with no ketchup but does have yellow mustard the price you could not bet it was very reasonable my guest ordered an Italian sandwich. After ordering the cashier gives you a receipt with your number on it and you step to the side. Then you wait until your number is called and that's how you get your order. Yes it was crowded but we waited for our two items for at least a half an hour which to me was unacceptable but besides that the place is really neat to try and the hot dog as well as the Italian sandwich was delicious definitely will be back again fingers crossed that we don't have to wait so long but the wait was worth it. They also have lots of seating around the restaurant. There is a second story as well you could sit up there.

    i tried the italian beef sandwich with extra gravy and spicy peppers. there was generous portions…read moreof beef and the peppers were actually hot! the bun does get quite soggy if you order extra gravy but think of it as a french dip sandwich. i came here on a saturday and the wait was about 30 minutes to get our food. the staff are very organized and have a good system down to handle the big crowds. the ambiance of the restaurant is pure chicago with the sports banners and decor.

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago - Line at the pickup counter

    Line at the pickup counter

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