OK, so based on the owner's comments to my first review, I said I would give Monti's another try. The first time around I was thrown by the size of the sandwiches, but was informed that they offered other sized sandwiches. I do love a good Philly Cheese steak and have been craving them a lot, so I decided to give it another try. So first I am going to say that it was my bad not knowing that they had different sized sandwiches. For some reason, I was not able to see that. That said, I ordered using a different site and saw the different sizes. Seeing the different additions, this was like the Burger King for Philly Steaks, but in a good way. You can have a Philly Steak any way you want it and I got it with crumble Italian sausage and green peppers on top. Now the purist are going to say that what I did to that steak sandwich was wrong. Well like I did to that steak sandwich, they can bite me and good. The addition of the sausage plus green peppers was amazing. For good measure, I threw a couple of banana peppers on it that I had at home. Sheer bliss. The pull on the cheese was good, but I think the sandwich would have used more than what they put on there...extra cheese adds an additional $2.00 to the cost of the sandwich. The Doctor and The Queen repeated their orders from the last time and raved about them. The Doctor got The Rocky (grilled onions, smoked provolone, jalapeno, scotch bonnet, charred Serrano, spicy mayo and the steak) and The Queen got the Pizza Steak (mozzarella, grilled onions, seasoned tomato sauce and steak). Again the steak sandwiches were solid and delicious and I would get them again. Personally I thought my sandwich tasted better the next day as I only had half the night I ordered it. Monti's also offers a selection of salads you can pair with your sandwich if you wish. Guess that is for folks who don't want fries. That is not me...need fries with my steak. In addition to the steak sandwiches, I ordered the jumbo chicken wings with lemon wild oregano with the lemon wild oregano sauce. I love lemon and am a fan of lemon pepper wings from the Southside of Chicago, so decided to give these a try. I will say that they are jumbo and meaty. Not sure, but they didn't taste like they were fried, more like baked because the breading was soft. Maybe they were fried and just got soggy on the way over, but that was not a game changer for me, These were delicious and I will definitely get these again. If you do multiple add-ons to your sandwich, it could get costly, but I would say that the quality justifies the price. My next sandwich will be the Roast Pork Loin Grinder (roasted peppers, broccoli rabe and smoked provolone) because I love pork and will try it prepared almost anyway. I also want to mention that the bread was nice and soft and maintained that consistency the next day. What I would love to see them do is a chopped steak sandwich with BBQ sauce, chopped onions/green peppers cooked into the meat and served with cheese and that soft bun. Growing up on the Southside of Chicago, that was a steak hoagie I grew up with and would love to taste that again. You all already have everything, just get the BBQ sauce and start knocking those out Monti's. read more

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I am not conversant with actual Philadelphia cheesesteak joints, but this comfy joint appears to do justice to the concept as understood by me. Just as the proper bread is essential to Chicago Italian Beef , the soft rolls here are imported from the source city. I had the classic with smoked provolone and mushroom added, tasted fine to me. The bar , though I didn't indulge , is very well stocked with brews and the quality hard stuff, and the vibe is very neighborhood and chill. read more

Philly's are absolutely delicious. This place did not disappoint. Best Philly in the city hands down. Servers were friendly. Ambiance was quiet and cozy. Will definitely return. read more

Best cheesesteak in the city! Service was great. I've been to Pat's and Gino's in Philly and Monti's is the only shop that can even compare to an authentic Philly cheesesteak! read more

Dope dope dope dope. I've been here once years ago but today this place was 10x better. It was pretty low key, we went around 130/2pm and there were a few sitting at the bar. We ordered the jumbo wings and the chicken nuggets with the spicy bbq and the rocky sauce. The rocky sauce is a slightly more spicy / creamy Buffalo sauce which was flame. The wings were all fantastic.. cooked to perfection and the nuggets were pure white meat and lightly breaded, so so good. We also got the pretzel bites which were served with cheese and spicy mustard.. warm and soft on the inside, salty on the outside, perfect. Then got the philly cheesesteak with mushrooms, ez provolone and cherry peppers and banana peppers. Sooo amazing! One comment is that the online menu has all of the different topping options while the paper in restaurant menu does not. Our server (dylan) was awesome! Def will be back. read more

Monti's - Philly cheesesteak add green peppers banana peppers cherry peppers - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been coming here for years and it is one of my favorite places to eat in Chicago! The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and the vibe is so cool! Almost a little retro. The fine ground beef in the cheese steak is like no other! Over all it is wonderful! I will absolutely be returning. read more

$26 for a sandwich and fries. Greed. Was a loyal customer but never coming back. Goodbye.

Reviewing as a vegetarian, the meatless option was not good at all. It had a very weird flavor and would have been much better with just peppers onions and cheese. However my husband really enjoyed his Philly. Since there isn't anything for me to eat, unfortunately we wouldn't go again. One thing I did like were the fries and all the hot sauce options. Service was good too. read more

Monti's - Where's the Beef Cheesesteak (I didn't like this at all) - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I spent about 8 years of my childhood in central New Jersey and cheesesteaks are one of those instant nostalgia items for me. I'd been wanting to come up to Monti's for a while and finally made it up on a Tuesday evening. Firstly, the drink selection exceeded my expectations! They don't have any drink menu on their website so I was expecting a few beer varieties let alone some creative cocktails and some of my favorite ciders! We started with some wings and they instantly transported me back to the hoagie shop by my New Jersey home. While the chicken itself was pretty standard issue, the sauce was that perfect orangey color (which means it's packed with butter) and had just the right amount of heat. It was beyond perfect. As for the cheesesteaks, they were great too! I kept it simple and got a regular one with some cherry peppers. The bread was sturdy enough for the plentiful meat (which was perfectly thin) and cheese. To boot, the server was super friendly and the atmosphere was great; they had lots of board games while you waited. It was truly a great experience. I can't wait to have that wing sauce again. read more

The first time I tried Monti's Cheesesteak Sandwich was at their temporary kitchen on Rockwell. I ordered the "Southside Johnny" because of the horseradish cream sauce. It had a nice kick to it but was not overpowering. We picked up our sandwiches and headed towards the brewery down the street near Irving Park and had our lunch there. The sandwich was outstanding, so moist, and cheezy, the overall taste of the beef. So I decided to invite my friend to Monti's Restaurant on Lawrence & Talman but had a totally different experience. We ordered the 8-inch regular cheesesteak sandwich and split it with an order of Mozzarella sticks. The order came out in two separate trays which I thought was a nice idea but the sandwich didn't look anything like my first sandwich on Rockwell, it wasn't wrapped just left open with the meat sitting there, you had to search for the cheese, no were near my first experience that had cheese throughout. The roll was soft and warm. My friend said that the sandwich didn't have much of a taste and I agreed. The mozzarella sticks were good and they gave us each a ramekin of warm marinara sauce, that was a nice touch. The standout of our experience was the server/bartender he was very friendly asking us if we needed refills and anything else. I like the restaurant and the overall appearance, it had a nice feel to it. The bathrooms are gender neutral and were very clean. The most annoying thing is the metal chopping sound in the kitchen, it sounded like I was at a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant. I doubt if I'll try their cheesesteak sandwich again and opt for something new. read more

I thought I would do an update as there has been some changes in ownership and the place basically burned down during the pandemic. I was hoping that "new" Monti's would be able to rise to its own food glory. I am happy to say that it has! They have tweaked their appetizer menu a little bit, but the main courses are still the same (sandwiches). The only downside is that they took off our family favorite coconut chicken. They did expand their wings and boneless wings offering which was nice. That Rocky sauce is a spicy one! As for the Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, still excellent. I took it easy tonight and went with the original with white cheddar and onions. It was perfect! The service was also perfect. They seemed thrilled to see us! It's back friends! Make sure to check out this gem of a place! Some of the best in the city! read more

Had the Philly steak sandwich. It was huge. Great sandwich and service. I'll be back.

The Southside Johnny cheesesteak was delicious! I got mine with jalapeños which, to me, was a great addition. One of the best cheesesteaks I've had outside of Philly. The French fries were really good too, cooked to a great level of crispiness. read more

Monti's - Southside Johnny with Fries - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Monti's is the bomb. My favorite cheesesteak in Chicago. Just as good as any great cheesesteak in Philly. Tried the Italian hoagie. Good stuff, just wish I could order it so the meat; cheese, and bread were all toasted. Makes a huge difference. read more

They were slammed today, yet still made it work. Delicious Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches, tasty fries. Been before and will come again. read more

Drove down from Northbrook extremely excited to pickup a Rocky cheesesteak. I decided to have a drink at the bar while I waited and they seemed to be out of every drink I wanted to order so I opted for some Pilsner on tap. Ordered a Rocky and even asked if they had changed the sandwich because it used to be listed with Scotch bonnet peppers. Was told it's still the same and placed my order. Got all the way home and realized it was placed as a plain Philly. Aside from it being the wrong sandwich, the plain Philly was okay at best. It seems like the quality has declined in the last year or so. Dude behind the bar seemed out of it and uninterested even though I was 1 of 4 people at the bar. It's a real shame because Monti's used to be extremely high on my list of places to pop in to when I'm on the north side of the city. The owner doesn't like constructive criticism apparently. Unfortunate. read more

Nice neighborhood joint. We were craving a cheesesteak sandwich while coming home from Wrigley, and found this place online. The service was great and the food was excellent. Philly decor is all over, but apparently the original Philadelphia-raised owners sold the bar a while back and the new owners kept the Philly vibe. Parking was impossible, though. That was the only drawback. If I lived in this neighborhood I would walk here often. read more

Ok here it is. From NYC been here forever and never been to Philly. First off the pork and rabe is the sleeper and one of the best Sammy's in the city. Just a cheesy well balanced Sammy on soft bread. The cheese steaks are damm good and I agree with other reviewers needs more cheese. That being said beef was well seasoned and I'm a big fan. Best in Chicago for sure Here it is !!!! A guy from south Philly will have a real hard time paying $25 for a cheese steak and fries. And so do I!!! read more

Absolutely love monti's! I'm new to their food within the last few months and I became obsessed with a few items that I can't get enough of! I'm back in town visiting and was sad to see the wedge salad is no longer being offered. I'm not sure if I was the only one eating them, but it was DELICIOUS. I legit couldn't get enough of it. So I'm pretty bummed they don't offer it anymore :( Overall amazing food though. If y'all bring that salad back, please let a girl know! Lol UPDATE: THE WEDGE SALAD IS BACK! I'm so happy. read more

Great bar/restaurant. Pretty sure people are coming for the cheesesteak sandwiches and the Philadelphia flair. Big time Eagles bar. Stopped in for the umpteenth time yesterday. Cheesesteaks were spot-on and the chili was good. Fast friendly service at the bar. read more

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Visited the new ownership for the first time. Great Cheesesteak!! As a kid from Norris town, PA i loved visiting Montis. Probably the best cheesesteak in Chicago. Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce is amazing. My only issue it is a very expensive Sandwhich. Quality cheesesteaks have become a delicacy only to be enjoyed on special occasions. $18.50 plus tax and tip. Additional $6 for a gluten free bun. $3.50 for fries. Get one beer and its $35 outing for a cheesesteak. read more

My family and I have been coming here since my first daughter was 4-6 months and she's 10 now. I've recommended this place to family in the suburbs to family out of state and of course when they come to town we all come in. Definitely my first option. We've met some great people here, starting with Sam, Dylan and Jerome and now Meagan and Adrian. Monti's wouldn't be Monti's without their amazing food and their kickass team, front and back of house. Thank you for everything guys! Keep doing what you're doing! We came here on Adrian's last Friday night and it's a little sad. Hate seeing another great person leave. Good luck Adrian! Best wishes in everything you do in the future! Thank you Monti's! My family and I thank each and every one of you. We love you guys! read more

Monti's owner was very nice and welcoming, as well as the waiter that first welcomed us and took our order. The food was delicious, especially the Philly Cheesesteak. I was looking forward to the Lemon w/ Oregano Jumbo Wings, however, the three at the top were crunchy, but the bottom three were soggy from the dripping sauce. Overall, I recommend this place if you're feeling greasy food and good, authentic Cheesesteak. read more

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I was in town for a conference and met a coworker here for dinner. The food was good. The atmosphere was lovely! Service was fast! Great spot to get a meal! read more

One of the best cheesesteaks in the city. Consistent and always hits the spot. Well worth a visit if you are looking for a quality cheesesteak on the north side of the city. read more

Sooo good! These are the best in the city. It's always so juicy. I like the Philly cheesesteak, however Rocky cheesesteak is spicy, delicious, and adds juiciness. Leftovers heat up well in the microwave. Been there twice now in the past month, and will continue coming back. My kids love it too. read more

Very big and filling sandwiches. Very delicious both times we ordered delivery. TY very o packed everything nicely.

Terrible. Didn't get our order right and make sure you can't call and complain cuz they don't answer the phone. They have terrible attitudes. Act like their food is too good for patrons and over all the food was terrible too. Avoid at all costs. read more

Chicago isn't known for cheesesteaks but when I tell you these are the best in the city l, they definitely are! Quality ingredients and the shaved steak is always so juicy and flavorful. You honestly can't go wrong with any Philly they offer just depends what you're looking for. If you like spicy try the Rocky, but you can't go wrong with the OG Philly hoagie. I mostly do takeout but Service is always on point and they offer a small seating area inside to dine in. read more

Great sandwich! Decided to change it up a bit and get cheesesteaks instead of Italian beefs. Heard a lot about this restaurant so First time trying Monti's and it was a really delicious cheesesteak sandwich. We ordered two traditional 12 inch sandwiches, one with provolone, the other with cheddar cheese and two orders of fries. Both cheesesteaks were juicy not greasy and well seasoned. The bread was soft and fresh with just enough bite to it. The fries are seasoned with a salt and spice blend that was good as well. The bartender welcomed us as we walked in. First impressions was it's clean and welcoming. The server was quick to take our order and the food was delivered in about 10 minutes. Overall great experience and will definitely be back. read more

We had the cheesesteak. It was fair. The issue was the toasting of the bread! I've never had a cheesesteak in Philly with toasted bread and it made the sandwich a little off. My family found it salty. I did not. The fries were great as was the service. It was clean and a pleasant atmosphere. read more

Had monti's for the first time yesterday. It wasn't as good as I hoped. Cheesesteak was good but wish there was more cheese on mine. Should I have to order double cheese for it to be cheesy? Wings were awful. Fries were cold by the time food was delivered. I grew up an hour from Philly so I've had hundreds of cheesesteaks in my life. read more

Very cute establishment, nice employees which is a plus, and the food is hot and looks good but they need to learn to season their items back there. Seasoning is key read more

If you like philly cheese steaks...theirs are good! I recommend getting the sampler if it's your 1st time going here. You can try 3 of their signature cheese steaks at once. I've tried almost all of the cheese steaks here and I love the Rambo! Is made spicy and I love the spice. I would say it does have a kick and if you can't handle spice well then maybe try some from a friend first before ordering. They will also make it with the pepper sauce on the side of you want, that way you can match the spice to your tasting. They also have drinks and specials on martinis on Friday for $5. They even let us try some of the beer on tap before ordering to make sure it was to our liking. The chili was a great side to the cheese steak the first time I went here but that was before I found out I ordered too much because the cheese steaks filled us up quickly. We all though we wouldn't have a problem finishing our cheese steaks but they are more filling then they look. Bring your appetites and thirst! read more

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I'm not sure why I'm on the other end of opinions regarding Monti's but I'm not on the bandwagon. I think it's the cheese for me that makes this place fail in comparison to places like Philly's best & Philly bros. I remember having the same opinion during my first visit years ago however I thought they had changed. I did a sampler which including a chicken cheesesteak , "where's the beef" & one with aged cheddar sauce. The pickup is now at a ghost kitchen which is drowning in food delivery drivers but otherwise an easy process. Considering this is a nice trek from my neighborhood I doubt I'd return for a 3rd time. read more

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I ordered New Year's Eve then turned around ordered New Year's Day. The food seasoned well and flavorful. I really loved the south side Johnny and was in mood for chicken tenders. Portion sizes are great for the price. I recommend putting the old bay seasonings on fries as well. I ordered via Grubhub so not sure about in person service and ambiance. read more

Great food, great service, the music is always great. The bartenders are some of the best in Chicago!

Located in The North Center neighborhood of Chicago, Monti's serves delicious Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and craft beer. Great service. Casual setting. I give this restaurant 5 out of 5 stars. read more

Monti's is without a doubt my favorite eatery in Chicago. They have exceptional cheesesteaks ranging from the classic Philly to the Pizza Steak to my favorite, The Rocky (smoked provolone, onions, scotch bonnet peppers and spicy aioli). Their Italian hoagies are the closest reincarnation to the mom and pop shop sandwiches you can find in the PA, NJ, NY tri-state area. They also offer tasty Buffalo wings. Pre-COVID, Monti's always had a good selection on tap and the staff was always friendly. read more

Monti's - The Rocky Cheesesteak - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been trying to lay off red meat (thank you Netflix documentaries), but before the holidays approach I wanted 1 cheat meal. I chose the original cheesesteak with onions and white American. OMG. This was the best cheat meal! I've never had a better cheesesteak. Some can be too salty, not this one. Monti's also uses the authentic Philly hoagie bun I'll definitely be back to try other kinds! This pick-up / delivery concept is perfect for COVID times. It's connected to a Chik-fil-A if you really want to indulge. read more

Monti's - Cheesesteak Hoagie - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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