Here's a fun, high-energy review you can drop:…read more The Philly Special is an absolute gem out in the suburbs If you're anywhere near Chicago and craving a legit cheesesteak, this place is a MUST. We tried a couple sandwiches and WOW... the flavor is next level The steak is juicy, perfectly seasoned, and piled high, the bread is soft with that perfect bite, and everything just comes together so well. You can tell they really care about doing it right. Hands down one of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've had around here--no question On top of that, the owner is an awesome guy Super friendly, welcoming, and you can tell he takes pride in the place. That kind of energy makes the experience even better. Great food, great vibes, great people. Highly recommend checking this spot out

Very clean, spacious . 1 lg special beef and cheese fries…read morevery lg portions. The bread come out perfect . I had shaved rib eye cheese whiz, mushroom and caramelized onions . It was good next time I'll omit the salt and sub out cheese . Great service nice and spacious. .id like to try the wings next time and a. Frozen ice

I haven't been to Monti's since it had that big, rich uncle's basement energy. The uncle in the…read morefamily whose house everybody crammed into for Friday fish fry, and the smoky card games, with the liquor bottles on the walls. Yesterday I walked in and, oh. oh WOW. Now you only get that basement vibe when you head to the bathroom. lol Monti's is a legit cool kid now, and I'm not mad at it at all. The cheesesteak? Still doing what it's supposed to do. I ordered one to go and demolished it later that night, like usual. I did sit in and have a few beers and bites. Somehow I've been sleeping on the onion rings and wings this whole time. Listen, listen, listen, Linda, the onion rings; Do Not Change Them!!! Don't you dare switch to those battered, frozen, chain-restaurant rings of bull-s. These are the good rings. Now, the wangzzzz. I'm not going to pretend these are the absolute best wings in the entire city, but they are absolutely in the "I will randomly crave these on a Tuesday" category. The meat could use a little marinade situation to bring more flavor inside, but that crispy coating holds up to the sauce like a champ. I like it, I like it, I like it. Extra points for a buffalo sauce that actually has some thickness to it and isn't just "here's some hot sauce, on a wing being called buffalo sauce. Now, I am going to need to try some of the other wing sauces, but if they hold up too. I would rather come here than go to some other well known wing spots. Honestly, I can see myself rolling through just for wings, rings, and vibes. And that Golden Monkey beer? Yeah, go ahead and keep that on tap forever. Please and thank you. haha

Monti's absolutely crushed it. We tried the South Side Johnny and the Authentic Philly Cheesesteak…read morewith aged cheddar cheese sauce, and both were unreal. The meat was perfectly chopped and juicy, the bread was spot on, and that cheddar sauce just took everything to another level. If you're looking for something that actually comes close to a real Philadelphia Philly cheesesteak, this is hands down the best spot in Chicago--and honestly, probably all of Illinois. Nothing else around here compares. This is the kind of place you keep coming back to. Highly recommend.

The employees here are wonderful and so are the fries. The Cheesesteak had great bread and lots of…read morecheese, but the meat was a little chewy and definitely not seasoned,I only tasted the onion flavor. You should check it out,but a place with Cheesesteak in their name should make an excellent Cheesesteak.

Authentic. Delicious. Love this place. Unassuming shack that serves up cold beer and the best…read morePhilly Cheesesteak sandwiches outside of Philadelphia. Friendly owner and staff is a plus. Just finished an Original. Nap time.

Small place but real nice people. New owners that are super nice. Food is awesome smelling and they…read moreseem busy. Prices are average.

Cheese steak sandwiches are some of the best ive ever had. Onion rings are great to. Place looks…read moresketchy but definitely have to try it. Its on our list to stop when were in the area. I rated it on food quality and taste.

OMG the BBQ Cheesesteak is fabulous! The meat is so tender, the sause is perfection. I could eat it…read moreevery day. The cheese curds are also fantastic. You have to try this.

While the food is good, charging $26.23 for a full size cheese steak with fries is ridiculous. I…read morerefuse to pay that, it's a shame because I have been going there for quite some time. Lower your prices or you will be out of business soon!

Service was just meh. However, the Cheesesteak was below standards from other Charleys locations…read more Does not match the pictures they have posted on their walls. The serving of meat for the regular size sandwich was very minimal. Look at the picture attached. Most embarrassing cheesesteak ever made. If you enjoy overpaying for bread and less meat, this place is for you. Don't recommend this place at all. Hard pass.

employees don't listen to there customers on what they order in the end over charging me for what…read moreshould have been discounted meals not all individual items because they don't listen and didn't even offer to comp there mess up

Ok, look, I have been to Philly. The name is wrong…read more However, this is a great place for a cheese steak. The people are great, and it is a comfortable place to sit and enjoy your sammich. Clean, relaxed, all good. Prices are also reasonable, especially considering the size of the sandwiches. Looking forward to going back when I am in Chi town again.

I miss their location on Belmont, but was happy to find this location. Didn't really find any…read morestreet parking so I had to park at the little lot across the street which was $15. I guess to park that's not really that expensive but when you're just going in for a sandwich, it seems like a bunch. I ordered my Philly with onions and green peppers with the American cheese and it was as good as the one on Belmont. The place is a little dirty. The bathrooms are horrendous just as bad as the ones on Belmont you used to be. I don't know why it's so hard for people to use the restroom without leaving an extreme mess. So I would say the biggest downfall is how disgusting the bathrooms are. The place is older so it isn't the cleanest looking of places, but unlike the one on Belmont, I left and didn't get food poisoning. It had been several years since I had a Philly because after you get food poisoning on something you don't wanna eat it for a long time.

Very cute place with great oldies music, played at a comfortable level. Fantastic service!…read more My husband loved his food: cheesy garlic bread, one sausage slice and one pepperoni slice. Sadly, no vegan options, even the salads had meat and cheese. There was one Veggie Sub that I could have ordered without cheese, but nobody was able to give me an answer if the bread contained dairy or egg. They also were unable to show me the packaging so that I could read the ingredients. They do offer a "gluten-free" pizza, but for true Celiacs, are unable to confirm that it does NOT come in contact with any gluten. So, safe for anyone who is not a true Celiac and chooses to eat gluten-free. Bonus: Buy 2 slices, get a cola free! Perhaps not the best move for the business, as they sell a DELICIOUS slushy lemonade.

Had a great experience at Garibaldi's Italian Eatery. The place has a fun old school vibe and feels…read morelike a classic neighborhood pizza spot. It is very casual and welcoming, and it honestly feels like a place that has something for everyone. We ordered the cheese pizza, veggie pizza, mozzarella sticks, and fries and everything came out fresh and satisfying. The pizza was super cheesy and the sides were a great addition. They also have a lot of dessert options, which was a nice surprise. We tried the black cherry and mango Italian ice, Eli's plain cheesecake, tiramisu, and a chocolate chip cookie and everything was really good. Another fun touch is the mini arcade inside, which makes it a great spot for families, groups, or just a laid back meal. Overall a great casual pizza spot with tons of options and desserts. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the Arlington Heights or Hoffman Estates area.

What a gem! We were headed to Minnesota and stopped for lunch. The service was impeccable! The gal…read moreAt the register made recommendations and was friendly and bubbly. The workers seemed to be enjoying themselves which made the strip mall interior feel festive and alive! We ordered the cheesesteaks and fries. The bread on the Sammy was soft and toasted to perfection! Yummy fillings and the meat was tender. The fries were solid. The lemonade was Amazing! I'm certain I'll be thinking about the whole thing tonight around midnight- wishing I ordered one to go!! Great lunch spot- far exceeded our expectations!!! So yum!

Well I just went there placed a to go order for two chicken Philly one no mushrooms and jalapeños…read morewent we got home the steak Philly. Tried calling and the put on hold for at least 10 mins hung up the because I got tired of waiting now there phone is off the hook so it goes straight to a busy signal. Not a good way to run a business!

S S service was…read moregreat. The food was awesome. The ambience is calm and cool. The prices are awesome!

Decent food, the steak wasn't chopped and the grilled veggies were raw. Felt rushed to cook the…read morefood, but needed a little more time. There were a lot of young staff that may need a little more training. Friendly staff, the inside was ok, a little ran down. Good location. Ok ambiance, newer tables and chairs.