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    Tony's Italian Beef

    4.4 (252 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Alex B.

    This will be brief - what I had was indescribably delicious. The big Italian beef and sausage sandwich 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.

    Cynthia Denice O.

    While in the area visiting a supplier from out of state I searched for some good ol' local beef sandwich shops and I came across Tony's Italian Beef ! It's a small family owned dive spot that does not disappoint. I came in and though it's a cozy-spot with limited seating, it's worth the visit . Rear parking available ! They have an extensive menu on the walls, but that's what gives it character. The gentleman and lady taking the orders were kind. I asked her it was my first time here and she explained what the beef sandwich came with . There Giardiniera peppers were yummy. So here it goes....the moment of truth ! I took some pics to show case this delish lunch meal I had. I added mayonnaise and easy on the peppers n onions. Next time - full on the peppers n onions. The meat was thinly sliced and had great flavor . One bite and I was in awe of the flavor ! Tony, the owners son who runs the business greeted me and I knew he was curious as to why the photos . He was kind and I gave him my business card. I just simply heard of how good this local spot was and it was worth the trip! Thank you Tony for the smile and curiosity as to why the photo session As a chef I simply love the art and flavor profiles of food. Keep it up as you're the pilar of the community and don't ever stop giving quality food Lastly, maintain food safety at the top of your list so that you can continue to deliver great food and happy guests to your establishment! Till next time

    Anthony A.

    Tony's been around since 1975 so I figured it would be good. The portion sizes are what I call American size, very large. The beef could have been seasoned better or longer. The sausage was good. The sandwich was dipped without asking. That's a big one. Soggy or not makes a difference. The restaurant is small and I did take out. there's counters for you to eat in.

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    Stephan T.

    I flew into Midway, and was really hungry, as, by my body clock, it was somewhere between lunch and dinner. I was also in the mood for something meaty,so I headed to Tony's, which seems to be a favorite for the classic Chicago Italian beef sandwich. The ambiance is quite basic, and the food was served incredibly fast, so the focus is definitely on the food. Not unfriendly, but not going out of their way either. They were generous with the meat juice, so the sandwich was definitely messy, and bursting with flavor. Topped with the spicy peppers it hit the spot. And it was filling. It was definitely "lunner."

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    They have a slogan something about "when's the last time you had a really great sandwich". Well I assure you if you come here you won't be having one . Not even a kinda ok one. They slap a poorly seasoned chicken breast on the grill and cook it until it's dry. Then they slap it on a piece of bread with some shredded ice burg lettuce and a slice of cheese and call it a famous sandwich. There's nothing famous about, and there's no effort put into it, do yourself a favor and eat at home or somewhere else, this place is not it. If 'Mid' was a sandwich this would be it.

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    Rome L.

    If you've never had an Italian beef, it's the Italian cousin to the cheese steak. Doesn't travel well, recommend eating at the counter if there's space or potentially in the car if you're willing to risk the mess Bread was soggy from the au jue, would be helpful if the bread was toasted. And I highly recommend getting peppers to add some flavor to the otherwise bland-ish sandwich. Price and portions are really good, a giant sandwich, fries, and a drink for under $15 is hard to do these days... and it's a bit cheaper if you're paying cash

    5 out 6 times through DoorDash soggy bread this time they put cheese on the top if I wanted it on the top I would have requested it manager acts like your stupid

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    Last time I had a really good sandwich was 5 minutes ago when I bit into the Corleone. Just go try it.

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    10 months ago

    Came here on a recommendation. Delicious Italian Beef sandwiches and friendly staff! A must visit if you're in the area.

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    This is not a place to go for an Italian beef. I like a giardinera made with celery and they use garbanzos in theirs. BLASPHEMY

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    1 year ago

    A very good beef sandwich. Large juicy flavorful well priced. Better than expected. I will be back

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    Local spot. If you blink you're going to miss it. But what a gem. Beef combo was delicious can't wait to be back when I'm in the area. Yum

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    The BEST beef sandwich! Staff is always welcoming. You won't be disappointed. Great value.

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    Arrived before having to wait more than 30 minutes as others after me had to. I waited no more than…read more20 minutes for a seat. I got sat at the bar area where you can see all the action of the kitchen. The place is busy and full and I think it's awesome that it's an open kitchen cause you can see the magic happening. My waitress was super friendly and seems like she's used to everyone coming in to try the burger lol I heard her repeat the spiel many times. A single patty is 2 and a double is 3z I went with a double but honestly should have done a single. Food came out quick and the burger is super juicy. Fries were hot and delicious and even though it was the simplest burger I've ever had in my life I would say it's one of my top three favorite burgers I've ever had. Can't wait to come back.

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    DMK is one of our absolute favorites. The food is always incredible, and the quality never misses…read more The burgers are cooked perfectly, the toppings are fresh, and the fries are some of the best anywhere. Every time we go, the service is friendly and the atmosphere feels easy and welcoming. We've been going here for 10 years now. It's a place that just gets everything right! Great food, great people, and a consistent experience every visit. Always looking forward to coming back.

    3.5 stars Attention…read morevegetarians: The fries are fried and brined with beef tallow*. You can get a vegetarian version of the sweet potato fries. We popped in here for a quick bite before husband's show in Wrigleyville. It was pretty empty what we arrived and the overall ambiance feels sterile. It did pick up with more tables while we were there. I got the veggie version of the Little DMK and the Lazy Refresher mocktail. *I ordered fries for us to split, which is when the waitress warned me about the fries. I really appreciated the call out, but was surprised it wasn't on the menu itself. Husband got the patty melt and noted that the beef tasted very peppered. Both burgers were fine. My drink was a little sweet, but overall good. Staff was friendly and attentive, but even if I were in the neighborhood, I don't see it as a place we'd frequent.

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