Au Jus is a casual eatery that specializes in authentic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches. I heard all about this place on social media. Finally decided to stop in when I was driving by and noticed "open late" sign. AMBIANCE: Simple cafe with minimal decor. White walls and digital menus. Faux marble wrap around bar and a few chairs are available to dine in. All guests were picking up to go orders during my visit. FOOD: The menu is straightforward. It was easy to review it during first visit and make quick decisions. There are multiple categories including Italian beef sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, pressed sandwiches, and sides. I ordered Philly sandwich ($13), fresh cut fries ($4.25), and two Italian beef egg rolls ($5). I ordered Philly sandwich since it's a classic and I felt like it would be the best choice. The meat tasted high quality. Unfortunately, I did not like any dishes. Meat in Philly sandwich was bland and could use more seasoning. It seemed like something was missing - cheese or something like mayo or other ingredients. It was literally bread and meat. The price for the size did not seem like good value. Italian beef egg rolls were dry both exterior shell and meat. The fries were a bit soggy but included a generous portion. I didn't eat much of my meal. Perhaps other menu items are tastier. The cafe has rewards program through Toast. You receive sign up 25 bonus points then 1 point for every $1.25 spent. Although my points did not calculate accurately, less points were provided. SERVICE: I didn't feel especially welcome and was rushed. The service was very quick, order was available in minutes. It was very impressive. This eatery is a good destination if you're craving quickly served sandwiches. It's especially true later in the day or on weekends when most businesses in Parma open early. I didn't find any favorite menu items but you might! read more

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Au Jus has been on my list to try for a while- we're just never in that part of town. The owner is active on the All Things Food FB page and posts a lot of creative meals. Looks mouth-watering. We stopped in a couple weeks ago and the front area was packed with happy diners and people waiting for food. I entirely intended on getting an Italian Beef, but they have a Cuban and I can't resist so.... Our food was hot and fresh ready in an appropriate amount of time. What I mean by that is- nothing seemed microwaved or prepped too early or stale bread, soggy toppings. Nope. They don't cut corners here. Everything is fresh sliced and top quality ingredients. Now, my Cuban. I love a Cuban, but I have no idea what an authentic Cuban sandwich is supposed to taste like. I imagine this is the closest, because this was the best I have ever had. I don't make proclamations like that very often. The roast pork was out of this world. So much flavor and thoughtfulness. Not too overpowering, but offered hints of spice and citrus. Total perfection. Slathered with ham, pickles, melty Swiss cheese.... Yum. The bread was a little large or under filled for the sandwich, but the sub roll was tasty and toasty. I didn't mind having a few bites of just bread so I could try the au jus that came with husbands sandwich. I absolutely loved this sandwich and have been thinking about it since. Husband had the large Italian Beef and was shocked it fit his ample appetite. So delicious, with or without the jus. This meal was worth every cents high-quality ingredients, a creative and skilled chef, hard-working employees make this my favorite recent discovery. Do yourself a favor and stop by read more

Au Jus - Large Spicy Trifecta - huge portion of delicious food - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Wow, this is a first. Came in to try a third time. Guy asked if I had previously been there and was I a Yelp Elite? I told him I had been and am a Yelp Elite. He said he knew I left him multiple bad reviews and asked me to leave. He must have my Yelp picture up on a dart board in back. I felt like I was in an episode of Seinfeld "NO SOUP FOR YOU!" Didn't know 3 star reviews with constructive criticism were deal killers. Oh well. Went down to Corleone's and had a fantastic lunch! On our way home I stopped at GFS and bought Ditka's Italian Beef, then Heinens for Giardiniera and a freshly backed French roll.. Looking forward to a better dinner than I could ever get at this place for a fraction of the price! read more

Au Jus - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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My husband and I came for lunch. We had the pressed Sicilian, Italian trio, onion rings and fried pickle chips, and everything was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The portions were generous, and the food came out hot and prepared perfectly. The owner is very hands-on, friendly, and accommodating, which made the experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the quality of the food. This is a great little local restaurant, and we will definitely be back! read more

I feel bad for Clevelanders that think this is a good Italian beef sandwich. First of all....who puts cheese on an Italian beef? Second, the beef is kind of dry and flavorless. The Au Jus tasted just like beef broth. This place brags about the ammount of beef they sell and how many customers they have, but that is because Cleveland has no other options. read more

I would have made this 3.5 stars if I could. Plusses: Large portions. The large Italian beef was indeed large (I should have ordered the regular; the large is more than any one person should eat) and packed with beef. The portion of fries was big, too. Quick service. Took only a few minutes to get my order. Minuses: While there was a lot of beef, the spicy giardinera was on the skimpy side. Traditionally, that would be piled high and falling off; this was not much and buried inside. The fries were limp; a few seemed not quite cooked through. My first bite into the beef puzzled me. It was mushy. This continued throughout the sandwich. From the pinkish hue of some of the beef, I'm guessing this might be due to being cooked less than I'm used to? In any case, it was disconcerting. And the jus was much plainer than I'm used to, as well. I expected to see flecks of oregano and other spices; this version was darker and seemed to be lacking those. It may be unfair to compare this to my expectations. Maybe, if you're new to Italian beef, you might enjoy this. But if you're looking for a Buona / Mr. Beef / Portillo's experience, you won't find it here. read more

Love the food, not much is sitting room, but the prices are fair and the food is good!

The sandwiches were so delicious we devoured them before I could take pictures! Fresh bread, absolutely fantastic roasted beef. Service with a smile. The cold Italian was made to specifications. The kitchen was the cleanest id ever seen!! I did take pics of the immaculate kitchen before I left...these were taken in the middle of the day! read more

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Best beef sandwich EVER!! Better than Chicago ;) Inside it's a very simple ordering area with a couple of high top chairs similar to a pizza shop. The staff is always eager to serve up amazing food and they really load those beefers up! Fresh melt in your mouth beef, incredible homemade au jus.... the fries are perfect too! Go get some!! read more

Au Jus - Massive BEEEEEF - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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Finally made it here, and it was worth the wait. I was hungry and ordered a large beef sandwich. It was filled with meat and tasted great. I have half the sandwich for dinner tomorrow. The fries were tasty too. I was asked if I wanted light, medium, or heavy salt, which I've never been asked before, but it was nice. Very nice owner! Definitely will be back to try other sandwiches. read more

I have been here only a couple of times, but each time the staff was very nice and the food was good. You get a big portion for the price. You are able to sit inside, but its very small. I know their corned beef was just for St Paddy's Day, but it was fantastic. I recommend checking them out. read more

Au Jus - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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The sandwiches are huge! I think I spiked to the owner, very nice. It's a sandwich shop, nothing special about the inside, you pull up, order and go. read more

Now let me start with I am a Chicago native and I know my Italian Beefs! These are very high quality beef with little to NO fat. Spices were spot on. So hard if not close to impossible to find an authentic Chicago style beef here in the Cleveland area but they nailed it. Friendly service that also offers some counter top space to dine in. read more

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Hi Jakob, This is Emmett the guy in the high viz vest who just stopped by. The Sicilian sub was fantastic. The beef was even better. Homemade Giardiniera was very very good and perfect heat level. Definitively the best in Ohio. I will be back and I will bring friends. Thank you. read more

The food was fantastic. I got an Italian beef sandwich because I was craving one and it was everything I expected it to be. Juicy, tender, and perfectly constructed. Service was quick, too, but I got to chatting with the owner for a bit as they worked on my order and that was a pleasure. Don't pass this place up, it's something special. read more

No way near authentic Chicago-style Italian beef. Beef had no flavor Au Jus just did not taste good Bread tasted like store bought. Not even close to Chicago style. read more

After hearing how great this place is I finally tried it. It was around 9pm and this place was still open. I was still hungry after a yelp event and decided to drive and try this place. The whole experience didn't disappoint. I ordered online from the parking lot right in front of the place and went right in. The people behind the counter were super friendly and made the wait for my order go quickly. It's not really a place to eat food so took my food and we ate in the car. I got the Cuban sandwich and onion rings (which you can order extra crispy). The first look at the sandwich my heart dropped cause I couldn't see anything like meat in it. But upon taking a bite I did find the meat. It was tasty and I did enjoy it so much I ate the whole thing, and it's a huge sandwich. The onion rings were wonderful. They use a thin batter so the rings aren't as heavy as most places but still taste great. Plus they were nice and crispy. My mom got the philly sandwich with peppers added for an additional fee. She really enjoyed her sandwich too. I tried a bite and will probably get that next time. The food was excellent and I'll gladly br going back for more. read more

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The sandwiches are out of this world. I would put them up against the Chicago known versions any day.

Nah. Decent size sandwich and fries but the taste was nothing special. I prefer Dibella's or even Mr Hero's over this. One thing I really didn't like, since there were no prices listed for the toppings, I assume there was no up charge like at Dibella's. When the girl said $20 for my small sandwich and fries I was confused. Well I was charged $3.25 for my topping. I think that's shady to not have prices yet charge you! SMH! Oh and of course the menu prices weren't the same that was posted on Yelp. What's up with all this outdated menu pricing all over Yelp?! I mean maybe the pix can't be deleted but the establishment should be sure to post current menu prices. The fresh cut fries ya really need malt vinegar with them and they don't have vinegar. Sup with that? It was a toss up for take out that night between them that and a favorite wasabi hibachi place and I'd wish I went the hibachi! I have left overs and really don't want it but I'll eat it to get my $20 worth of a sandwich and fries. Not a place I'd go to again. read more

Wow, Amazing, Fantaastic - This was the best Italian Beef I have had in years! and the Au Jus - Yum! Food is great, Jason the owner was probably one of the friendliest people! Go there now you won't be sorry read more

You definitely can't go wrong with Au Jus! Tasty sandwiches served piping hot. Takeout is ready when you expected to be. The staff is very kind and helpful. It's very clean and well run! Will definitely visit again and again and again! All the success to you. read more

I thought I was getting a quality Italian beef sandwich from like Chicago, but it was so so there au jus was primarily soy sauce so that's all you tasted.... If there's you was better, this would get a higher reading, but sadly it's Cleveland. read more

Really good Italian beef sandwich! First time ordering so I didn't know peppers or whatever else you want other than beef/cheese are al carte. Would have given 5 stars but... they need to work on the au jus that is served in the side, alittle too salty. But overall good food and I'll def be back. read more

By far the best Italian beef sandwich in Greater Cleveland! Spicy Giardiniera and dipped is the way to go. Also the best fresh cut fries you can get. The staff is top notch and very efficient too read more

The food is delicious and fresh! The place is clean and the owner Is really nice! He chatted with us as he made the fresh battered pickle chips and onion rings. I loved everything we got! read more

Au Jus - Pickle chips - watched him batter and fry them. We asked for extra crispy! So good! Nice and thin. - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

What a coincidence I just finished binging The Bear (loved the show) then this place opens up near my house! FYI ordered my food to go so fries and onion rings were soggy when I got home and man did my car smell like grease during that ride. Ordered the famed Italian beef with au jus on the side. When I unwrapped sandwich didn't looks like enough meat but each bite was tasted like it was enough. Flavor definitely enhanced with the dipping sauce. Don't skip out on that! I wouldn't say it's better than in Chicago, but still quite tasty. Also ordered pressed Philly sandwich. Bread was fresh and nice complement. Didn't look like large service but I was definitely full at the end. Good quality beef but maybe would have been better with more mayo. Lots of other items I'm curious to try. I'll be back for you all read more

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I eat alot and this was a massive sandwich. Big beef just like in Chicago. Giardinera peppers authentically made in house are to good. Massive bun. Simply put- A very well done sandwhich!! read more

Au Jus - Large Italian Beef with Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

hours listed to be open until 9:30 PM, drove my son and I from Akron, which is over a 30 min drive to try sandwiches which I heard nothing but great things about. Was greeted by a very stressed angry looking guy who I presume is the owner, asked if I had placed an order, said no, and then he said they were no longer taking orders for the day. This was at 8 PM. He said it was because they were very busy earlier and they had a very long day and that he is working 100 hours per week. I asked if I could maybe get a discount the next time I drove back, he reluctantly agreed and asked my first name, and then went on about how he had to turn down orders from his own friends, several hundred +, dollar orders, etc., and then he said the bottom line is I don't care. The whole I don't care sort of rubbed me weird, it definitely was not mine or my son's fault that he had a stressful day. not sure if I will try to check this place out again. read more

Always good. Never been disappointed. Will continue to come back. Great tasting sandwich. Service is always good. The owner takes his time to make sure you get what you asked for. Great guy. read more

I really like this place! Big, messy (in the right way) Italian beef sandwiches. Super-nice people. If you're close by, go!

So nice and welcoming- the customer service was excellent. We drove 20 minutes home to enjoy our food and WOW it didn't disappoint! Tender seasoned beef melted in my mouth. Huge sandwich well worth the $ and I will definitely be back. read more

Au Jus - Italian beef with mushrooms. - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Excellent roast beef sandwich. So tasty and fresh. Owner is a delight to talk to, staff very helpful. Have been here 3 times in the past month. This pic is only half a sandwich. Generous portions and decent prices. Best news, Diet Pepsi and other pops only 1.00 a can. read more

Au Jus - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Family run business offering a unique item (Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches) that you can't find generally in NE Ohio. Food is always fresh, portions are generous & they are always friendly! They also are on the Toast app & give rewards to incentivize you to keep coming back! (It works) read more

Au Jus - Chicago style Italian beef sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

So good! I just had the regular Italian beef with the giardinieria and it was delicious! Reminded me of college late nights in Chicago. The onion rings were lightly battered and delicious as well. Can't wait to come back and try the sausage. read more

A+ On the Quality of the Italian Beef Sandwich! A+ Service from Jakob and Crew! A+ Very CLEAN Kitchen Area! The Best Italian Beef Sandwich I have tasted! AuJus was on point! Fresh Cut Fries !! Definitely will visit there again!! read more

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Overall 4 stars. For the food, the customer service and for what seemed to be a very clean and organized kitchen. The beef was extremely tender. Overall it was very tasty. I'm extremely picky when it comes to meat and seasoning. If it still tastes like plain meat to me I can't do it. There was just a few bites I felt that way. The bread was so soft! Peppers had a nice kick. The regular size is big..for most people it's probably big enough to share. The au jus sauce was good, a little salty, but definitely not crazy salty. I tried the beef egg rolls as well and they were pretty good. I got the garlic aioli sauce to go with them since I was getting the au jus with the sandwich..so glad I did, it was delicious! I'd get the rolls again just to dip them in the garlic aioli. I was inspired to find an Italian beef sandwich while watching "The Bear" and this was the only place around I could find one. I had already heard good things about this place so I gave it a shot and you should too. read more

Au Jus - Regular Italian Beef with cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Very good service and the eats over there are just delicious! They are quick to get you in and out fast! Highly recommended!

Get yourself to Au Jus, the hype is worth it! Magnificent Italian Beef, truly outstanding. The spicy giardiniera is quite spicy and we like heat. We also tried the Cubano & onion rings, both were good, but the beef is the stand out for sure. Portions are very big and priced excellent for the quality and quantity of the food. Also, this was the cleanest restaurant kitchen I've ever seen! We got to chat a bit with @Jakob Kelly who is a really terrific and passionate man. The only downside is there is really no place to eat inside. We live in Avon Lake and I didn't want to try the food cold so we eat in our truck in a nearby bank parking lot. I didn't get any pictures, but I wouldn't recommend wearing your nice clothes when eating here :) read more

Great food! Owner was very personable and welcoming! This was one of the cleanest restaurants I've ever seen, especially one pumping out food like them! I got the trifecta, it was delicious spicy and massive! Just so you know, the large is about the size of a football! I recommend the cheese sauce. I didn't really care for the sausage, it was pretty bland. That being said this place still earns five stars! read more

Au Jus - Had to have the remote to show size comparison of a large Trifecta! I didn't have a football handy. - Sandwiches Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Awesome place ! Great stalag and the sandwich is huge. I wish they grilled the bun only because it gets soggy so fast. But the meat is delicious!! I had the hot beef with the peppers. Loved it. read more