Johnny&#x27;s Red Hots

We love Steve's! It's a perfect little spot for lunch and a cheesecake dessert to go! The staff is…read morevery kind and helpful. A Plainfield staple!

After living in Plainfield for 7 years and driving by twice a day one day I turned in and I had an…read moreamazing sandwich and took home two cheese cake slices The staff is very friendly The last time I went I had a bacon Mac and cheese the service and food was just as amazing as the first time I took home two more cheese cake slices. Looking to my next meal at the restaurant

So many flavors! Just a few of my favs!! Remember if the store doesn't have it; ORDER IT!

Little dude with a cheesecake jar from "Ho Ho" the Santa of Cheesecakes.

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Plainfield Irish parade 2015 with the cheesecake guy!

Schlotzsky's

3.3(75 reviews)

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amazing French dip. lovely customer service . great aesthetic music could be a tad louderread more

Food was excellent! We travelled from Peoria to come here. I feel the customer service needs a bit…read moreof work as I felt like I was a burden for even walking in here. The food is as good as I remember! They all closed near Peoria, so this is the closest one to Peoria! Love the music! It's at perfect volume and music you don't hear everywhere.

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Savino's Beef & Gyros

4.4(187 reviews)

1.7 mi

My favorite... the kids pizza puff, fries and drink for under$10!! And on another day. ..THE GOOD…read moreBIRD!!! HOLY SMOKES was this a sandwich!! Great bun, great toppings but can we talk about THE SIZE OF THE CHICKEN FILET!!!! I had to resort to fork and knife!! So damn good!!

Terrible waste of 20 dollars on a gyro plate. Comes with side of Greek salad. Lettuce completely…read morewilted and brown, disgusting and inedible m. Also, only came with this amount of onions and NO tomatoes, I had to cut my own tomatoes at home. I would not come here again, Smileys is way better quality. UPDATE***** Owner contacted me right away and offered a in store credit. Also addressed whose staff that the salad does not go in the plate, should have gone in separate container. Which may of contributed to the lettuce being wilted. I will be updating on Monday, once I give them another try on their food.

So good! Cross-section of the Philly Cheese Steak

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Inside

Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse

4.2(369 reviews)

1.2 mi

Just ordered delivery for 2 pizzas. Both tavern style and one being gluten free. One pizza is…read morecompletely burnt, and is inedible. The gluten free pizza is completely undercooked, dough is almost raw. So, after 68.00 spent, both pizzas are going in the garbage. Very upset and frustrated to spend that much money on terrible pizza. I can't believe they would allow these pizzas to go out the door like this. I am calling management now. UPDATE******* The GM Billy responded to my issue promptly and refunded me my money. He was very apologetic and embarrassed our pizzas were delivered in that fashion. I am pleased he responded so quickly and resolved the issue appropriately.

Fun rock and roll on screens, cool wood tables at booths great atmosphere. The Menu is all Rock and…read moreRoll themed.We ordered the Double Door salad which was full of walnuts, apples and goat cheese .We also had the AC/DC pizza that is a tasty blend of Olive oil , mozzarella queso grilled corn, smoked Chicken, bacon and cilantro.Our friends ate the Detroit style pizza which looked amazing. We Will return.Note : Trivia Night is Tuesday at 7 so if you want to have a conversation probably don't eat here at that time!

Riv Salad

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Barrel & Vine

4.7(117 reviews)

5.1 mi

Our visit was for an early Mother's Day dinner I chose the steak sandwich.. I had plans on ordering…read moresomething else, however, when I saw and smelled someone else's order being served, I quickly changed my mind I'm so glad I did it was delicious just perfect!! My hubby ordered a chicken sandwich that was just as good.. All of our food was very tasty and we really enjoyed it. Portions are generous so hopefully you're very hungry or be prepared to bring plenty home. I was only able to eat half of my food and brought the other half home and my sandwich seemed better the next day which isn't always the case when you bring things home!! I recommend giving this place a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. We had a very pleasant experience the food and service were fabulous

Torn on how to score my review. If it was just based on quality of drinks, they would get a 5/5…read morefrom me. However, the poor service from behind the bar is what dropped down my score. Came in on a busy Saturday night after attending another event in the area. The bar was hopping and we snagged the last 2 available seats. At first, it appeared they had 4 bartenders, a manager, and a barback behind the bar. However, other than the barback consistently washing/unloading dishes I am not sure what was going on with the service. Manager was not providing any assistance to his staff. However, he was filling his own water bottle. Other staff were taking selfies with guests. It took awhile to order a second round as well as pay our tab. This was a one and done visit for me.

Short rib

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Bruschetta appetizer with Brie and figs.

Potbelly

2.9(50 reviews)

2.2 mi

I haven't been to pot belly in about 12+ years and finally went here after living nearby for 3…read moreyears. I ordered the small BLT turkey sandwich and really liked that. I felt like the size and chips was a good portion! No complaints. Based on this experience, I would go back.

I don't think I've been to a Potbelly restaurant in about a decade but I'm glad I stopped here…read morebecause they had their BLTA sandwich that really caught my eye. It was really pricey but compared to their competitor sandwiches this one actually filled me up. It took a while to make even though I was the only customer there. Staff here is pretty friendly too. They're ordering process is a little different too but overall it was a very clean store and very quiet. Highly recommend giving this place a chance.

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Mo'Tea & Banh Mi

4.5(106 reviews)

2.1 mi

Cute little place that has board games and interactive arcade tables. Finally got to try their Banh…read moreMi. Usually Banh Mis turn me away due to how dry they can be. But these were not dry. We got the grilled pork banh mi which is sweet and savory, topped with cilantro, and fresh crunchy veggies. Optional to add an egg. Bread is soft on the inside crunchy on the outside. Sandwich was almost perfect, I just felt they could have added a bit more ingredients inside. The proportion of ingredients to bread ratio was off, a little too much bread. But if you add an egg my partner says it'll balance the ratio.

This looked like an interesting place so I decided to try it…read more Ban Mhi (grilled pork) was delicious. Bright flavors with all the veggies and cilantro. Bread could have been better, but not the worse. The crispy chicken was the star of the meal! I'll definitely have that again. Great crisp and flavor. I got it with Boom Boom sauce and it worked great. Fries were good, and so was the milk tea. The cinnamon sugar waffles though were a total let down: very dry. Extremely disappointing All in all, a good local option and will definitely order again.

Interior

Chicken & Waffles

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Milk Tea Boba, Passion Fruit Juice, Salty Kumquat Lemonade

Chop'd

4.0(219 reviews)

1.7 mi

Delicious food, fun space, and great service! We enjoyed the pretzel appetizer with queso, bacon,…read moreand green onions. The salmon dish I had was fresh, had great flavors, and was beautifully plated.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Great place. Can't wait to return! Our party of 12 was well…read morepleased!

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McAlister's Deli

3.5(182 reviews)

2.0 mi

I use to love their chili, but nowadays it's more like creamed soup! No chunks of meat to be found…read more& they no longer serve it with shredded cheddar ( big mistake!). And the last several times we've been their that were out of carrot cake (my husband's favorite). They said they usually run out before noon! Someone should enlighten the one ordering it for their establishment that their supply isn't meeting demand. Not to mention how the employees talk about the customers to each other! Hello? Everyone can hear how disrespectful you are being! A woman came in asking if any of their soups were dairy free & the employee said I'm not sure? Wasn't there any way of checking? They lost a customer that day & they all thought the customer was in the wrong for asking!!!!

A great place to visit. I wish they were closer, I'd go there more often. They're almost a half…read morehour away from me, so that's a long trip over an hour both ways. I especially enjoy their McAllister Club. Reasonable prices and helpful friendly staff. It's always very clean. I also enjoy their lemonade and like when they have special flavors of lemonade. I also like their chicken tortilla soup. Their French dip was very good also. I always have leftovers since I can't eat that much. I also enjoy their potato salad. When someone asked me what I would like for a special occasion as a gift, I usually mention gift card from here. I also like to get special offers in the app.

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Big Sammys Restaurant And Bar

3.9(62 reviews)

4.1 mi

Came here for dinner, service was fast and friendly!…read more My son had the pizza kids meal. The size was perfect with plenty of leftovers. I had the lemon chicken pasta. I thought it would be creamier. It had a very tangy lemon sauce with angel hair pasta. The chicken was broiled. It was just ok, I wouldn't get it again. I ordered a Caesar salad on the side for a small up-charge. It was great and big enough that I brought some home.

Had an amazing experience at Big Sammy's, and a huge part of that was because of our server,…read moreBreyah. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we sat down. She was on top of everything without ever being overbearing, and her great attitude really made the whole experience stand out. The food was great, but Breyah's service is what made the visit memorable. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and that we had a great time. You can tell she genuinely cares about her customers and takes pride in what she does. Big Sammy's is lucky to have someone like Breyah on their team. If you visit, definitely ask for her--you won't be disappointed!

Mozzarella sticks

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Truffle fries.. These were ok, but I probably wouldn't order again. They were heavy and had alot of oil.

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Teresa M.

12 years ago

Seriously amazing service. Went there Friday (extra last minute on our behalf) for a Saturday event which needed catering and they were such a wonderful help. Picking up everything Saturday afternoon went beyond smooth and the owner was nice enough to carry everything out to my car. -Besides their great service, the beefs which we ordered were a HUGE hit at our party. Needless to say, we'll be coming back anytime we need some food done or just a great lunch. read more

Jan R.

8 years ago

Love Johnny's! We usually stop in for carry out about once every other week. We haven't found anything on the menu we don't like! My husband prefers their beef over the big competitor (that starts with the letter P) and the kids and I all love the hot dogs, burgers, grilled chicken and everything else we've tried on the menu. I can't remember the last time I was in and the owner didn't peek his head out of the kitchen to wave and say hi! read more

john s.

16 years ago

Ok food. I have had a lot better in this town. The manager claims to have been in the restaurant business for years but i have a hard time believing that. The place was very clean so that was good. But all in all, i would not recommend this place or go back. If you are looking for a good beef in the naperville area, go to either portillos or doggie dinner. read more

Louie W.

14 years ago

As always the food is outstanding and consistant. I have tried everything from the beef, burgers, hot dogs and gyros and have never been disappointed. If you are in Naperville looking for great food then this is your place................... Louie W read more

Juan R.

29 days ago

$19 for a beef combo. Bread was a little stale and the not much beef on the sandwich. Been coming to Johnny's for years hopefully this isn't the new norm. read more

L H.

105

10 years ago

Good food and always get the order write. Price is good. Generally get hot dog and fries. Have had it beef and burger which are also very good read more

Sanjay P.

7 years ago

Great place to grab a cheap burger or hotdog. Service employees are always extremely nice and the food tastes great!

Chris S.

11 years ago

Love supporting the local business. Johnny runs a great business, you have a life long customer! Thanks Johnny

Benjie H.

15 years ago

This place has the best steak sandwich in the area. And pretty most of their food is pretty tasty as well.

Michael W.

2 years ago

Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy

Tricia C.

5 years ago

Good food - the owner did not handle the incorrect order very unprofessional

Johnny's Red Hots - hotdog - Updated October 2026

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Ordered for pickup. Worst website on the face of the earth. Virtually no product pictures. No…read moreproduct descriptions. When you actually click on the item you want to order, it lists all the ingredients so you can omit the items you don't want....this is how you can find out what is on the food item. Interestingly, for a cheesesteak, it lists lettuce, tomato, and mayo....none of which actually come on the sandwich. (See pictures) Also, it automatically added a $5 tip to our order. Ummmm, no way are you adding an auto tip to my pickup order people. It took us forever to figure out how to remove/modify the tip. I am appalled that you think it's ok to add a tip to an order. As for the food, it was served very hot. Good job there. The Philly cheesesteak was delicious. Not a huge amount of steak on the sandwich. (See pictures, and note how little steak there was compared to the chicken sandwich.). The fries were good. The Buffalo chicken cheesesteak was unbelievably greasy and salty. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly, and there was a generous amount of chicken, cheese, mushrooms, and onions. That being said, it was literally dripping in sauce, which was 95% grease, 5% flavor. I would definitely not order this sandwich again. On a side note, we received a text asking us to complete an online survey. I took the time to do so, and when I hit submit, it asked for THE code they sent us. They did not send us a code, so I could not submit the comment I took the time to write. This place needs to get their act together.

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