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Beef Shack

4.0 (299 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Cheezy beef with gravy on the side.
Tim H.

Well, it's been seven years since I had a cheezy beef at the now closed, Joliet location. Found myself out this way and decided to give it another go. Kind of skimpy on the beef but their flavor is unique. Good fresh cut fries. Service was friendly and they keep the dining room clean.

Amy T.

Cheeseburgers are $5 on Thursday. Hotdogs are $1 on Tuesday. Shakes are $1 on Saturdays. The fries are great. The mini is enough food for me. The service is fast.

Chicken Sandwich
Marta M.

First time trying... We stopped in between shops on Randall Rd and were pleasantly surprised. My BF ordered the double bacon cheeseburger and I ordered the chicken sandwich. The beef was perfectly cooked and had crispy edges and the bacon was also cooked just right . My chicken was SO JUICY and the char from the grill made the flavor extra delicious. Whatever they put in the "shack seasoning" is magical. The chipotle mayo was a perfect addition to both sandwiches. Honestly, the chicken was better than a lot of sit-down restaurants I've tried! And the fries were crispy and not heavy/greasy like a lot of hand cut fries I've had at places like this. The cashier was friendly and it was easy to pay and didn't wait very long for our food to arrive. The inside was clean and so were the bathrooms - which is a nice plus. We will definitely be back!

Beef juicy
Rozalynn B.

We ordered from uber eats. The food arrived hot and fresh and as requested. It was better than portillos. Lbs... the side order of beef au ju was GROSS it was nothing but grease so happy I didn't my food in it. The $5.00 bag of fries were expensive tho! We could've easily shared just 1 bag of fries for 2 people. But all in all it was ok. I'd possibly order again.

Aluminum cups are great!
Ernie B.

Let me start by saying that I want to like Beef Shack, but... 3rd or 4th time here and today I had the regular Italian beef, dipped with sweet peppers. Honestly, where's the beef. Compared to other beef staples this sandwich was light on beef. The beef was rubbery and fatty too... not how an Italian beef should be. The fresh cut fries were good, the service was friendly and extra points for the aluminum cups. Take it for what it is an average beef joint.

Bacon cheeseburger
Amanda W.

Beef shack more like a beef attack! Let your mouth water as the cheese and beef on these sandwiches wrap around your tastebuds! Place is up beat like a 3 month old golden retriever! Place is glowing with people and families and music is at the perfect volume. Also service was faster than you can unbutton ur buckle to eat this delicious meal. So shack on in for 1$ shakes Saturdays, or enjoy your 1$ Weiner for 1$ Tuesdays!

Hat

The beef on its own has no taste. It's like eating air injected shaved beef with a coating of water. This is as close to a good Chicago style beef sandwich as Guzman y Gomez is to being good Mexican food. Beef Shack portions are huge but that's not a good thing. Fries are ok, drink sizes are large, service is good, and restaurant looks cool. I'd only go back to buy their awesome cow hat.

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Eli T.

Always a great Chicago style food here. I was happy to see a location come back to ST. Charles. This place has great specials and always makes everything fast and fresh. The 1 dollar hotdogs are my Tuesday routine. Service is usually friendly and fast.

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Jon H.

I love a place called Beef Shack. The cheesy beef was good, but kind of overpowered by flavorless cheese. I'd get it again with no chz and maybe extra beef. The fries were 10/10 as good as it can get. Outstanding. Cool place.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the flavorful burgers and chicken, hand-cut fries, and friendly staff. The space is clean and upbeat.

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Little place. Decent food. Minimal seating and selections. Beef should be had with the garlic and cheese.

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Always the best beef in town. Super friendly staff, great fries. Reggie runs the place great and is always friendly

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15 years ago

The beef sandwich with the melted cheese is the best I've ever had

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12 years ago

Beef shack is the best place to get Italian beef. In my opinion, it's better than portillos. You MUST get it on the garlic bread. YUM

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11 years ago

Greatest beef on the planet. Period. Not Portillos, not Bouna, not Al's, it's Beef Shack.

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10 years ago

Best beef in the area. Fresh cut fries and chopped salad are good too. Service is fast and food is very consistent.

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11 years ago

Excellent food, great service, nice staff! Job well done!! Good job!! Recommendation to everyone!! Yum yum yum

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8 years ago

The beefs and fries are good. Hot dogs are ok. They claim to be Chicago Hot Dogs, but Chicago Hot Dogs are served with a pickle.

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