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.

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.

They are permanently closed. No one was there. I pulled up around 12:52p for lunch and it was…read moreclosed. Look like it's been that way for a while.

Philly's Philly's Philly's......... I can't believe that I've been passing by this spot for years…read moreand haven't given them the proper attention they deserve. I ordered the chicken Philly today and OMG it's packed with flavor, juicy, delicious!!! The sandwich is HUGE!!!!!! The guys there made me laugh and feel at home while I waited for my food. Cool lil neighborhood spot and I got the whole meal for under $10 including a drink. I highly recommend Philly's for your lunch/dinner cravings!!

Chicago Pickle Eatery on Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale was a pleasant surprise when our foursome…read morewent to a nearby facility for drinks and decided to grab some food too. Although we could order food for delivery, my bud and I decided to walk over to place our order direct and then bring the food back to the bar. This gave me the opportunity to check out the eatery, which also sells all sorts of fun food snacks, beverages and products. There are a few tables should you wish to dine there. I ordered a half sandwich and my lovely wife wanted an order of cheese fries. I figured the half "Classic Reuben" would be a nice snack, but the portion looked more like a full sandwich rather than a mere half. The Reuben is served warm and tasty with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. The cheese fries were generously covered with cheese sauce, and fortunately we ate them fairly quickly so they did not become too soggy. Our friends ordered full sandwiches, and so each sandwich seemed like two sandwiches in size. Needless to say, they had leftover sandwiches to take home. Ironically, I do not believe anything we ordered contained any pickle, oh well.

One afternoon decided to grab lunch. I was there to get a good deli sandwich. When I arrived the…read moreprices were kind of high so then I decided to go ahead and get a Philly cheesesteak. My order took about 7 minutes. The bread was soft and chewy. The flavor of the meat was good. I overall enjoyed my sandwich. The shop itself is also a grocery store with limited items. I appreciate the elevated chips, desserts and gelato for sale. The cake looked so good but was trying to be good so didn't grab a slice of cake. All in all the my lunch was satisfying.

Johnnie's Beef has hands down the best Italian beef in Chicago! I wasn't sure what to expect. I…read morecame here on a Saturday around 1pm and the line wasn't too long. The menu is straight to the point and the restaurant itself is pretty small. You'll be standing eating inside or you can go outside where they have tables. The employees are incredibly efficient! The line moves quick and I recommend reviewing the menu ahead of time. For the food, I ordered the Italian beef, French fries and Italian ice. The first bite of the Italian beef was incredible. There was so much flavor and the peppers gave it a great kick. I ended up ordering another one. The fries were fresh and I would get again. The Italian ice was the star as well. It was so good! I can't even put it to words. The whole meal was perfect. I cannot wait to try it again. Thank you so much Johnnie's Beef!

Something's are just delicious in their own spicy way and that's exactly what I'm gonna say about…read morethat beef and sausage sandwich I had here the other day! So it was all about the beef and sausage sandwich for me and I will say I found the sausage to be spicier than the peppers themselves which was totally awesome as anything that's hot I'm game for, while it wasn't overly bearing hot it just had a good flavor to it with every component especially the beef itself which honestly I kinda wish I would have only gotten the beef as I just enjoyed it's flavor on that yummy bread with the sweet and the hot peppers! They had a tamale here too and it was ok it was 4 small pieces that were easy to share or had a good corn flavor to it while it was yummy It really reminded me of the ones that you can find on the corner of Rampart & Beverly in LA as the flavor was very similar to me. One of the biggest goodies here was that lemon ice like that was sooo yummy such a good lemon flavor all iced out it really hit the spot for being one of the best lemon ice I've ever had! Overall super yummy little spot doing it right so do yourself a favor and just go to Johnnie's you'll be happy you did!

Ordered in at 6:12, walked out at 7:05. Couldn't even ask for a refund because no one behind the…read moreregister would talk to us. I'm not even going to eat it, I think I'll give it to a homeless guy. This place just celebrated 20 years? This is how you treat your customers? Maybe learn some customer service.

The best food and customer service. I stop by everytime that I visit. The catfish fillets are my…read morefavorite.

A very tasty sandwich. I ordered the Bacon and 3 cheese cheese steak. The sandwiches come in…read moresmall, regular and large size. They have both beef and chicken cheese steaks. Clean restaurant and friendly staff.

They need to hire more people. Gentlemen said I had to wait 20 minutes for some cheese fries…read morebecause he was finishing up a catering order.

I live in the 'hood yet never had Tony's. Well, that's no longer true. Ordered through Door Dash…read more The fries were excellent - still crispy with just the right amount of salt. With ketchup, they were wonderful. I ordered the Italian beef/sausage combo, heavily dipped with red sauce on the side. Unfortunately, I didn't get the green peppers as advertised. Everything was superb, and I was able to make three meals from the one sandwich. I really enjoyed the meal and intend to be a regular customer. Does anyone know if they make their own marinara sauce or is it a brand? I would definitely like to have the red sauce for other things in the future.

They have a slogan something about "when's the last time you had a really great sandwich". Well I…read moreassure you if you come here you won't be having one . Not even a kinda ok one. They slap a poorly seasoned chicken breast on the grill and cook it until it's dry. Then they slap it on a piece of bread with some shredded ice burg lettuce and a slice of cheese and call it a famous sandwich. There's nothing famous about, and there's no effort put into it, do yourself a favor and eat at home or somewhere else, this place is not it. If 'Mid' was a sandwich this would be it.

This is a great spot! Loved the burgers! So fresh and yummmy!!!Really enjoyed the sandwiches too…read more Do check this place out. The service is fantastic. Definitely coming back here.

Food isn't what it used to be I got pure bullshit "Philly…read morehas 0 veggies no green pepper no option of red pepper either smh suck they menu used to be so much better. I didn't know thy switched the menu in took everything off the sandwich wasted my $

As with most Metropolitan cities the Greeks came first, then the Italians and both lay claims to…read moremajor influence in any cities cuisine, but being a true cold weather town there is a heartiness that is usually indicated by cheese on everything, they stay true to the first gen flavor roots and go with portions over empty calories. It's one of the best places to get top tier cultural flavors. The location is perfectly central, approachable, but authenticly local. Decor is as you'd think a beef shop in Chicago to be, service is a little more on the cheerful side due to the Greek influence. Prices are on par with dining in the area for quality Chicago. My go to order is the Italian Combo with a gyro platter to snack on the sliced meat and fries. My 2nd fav order is the Big Daddy burger (tsaiziki and bbq on the side) and a Maxwell Street Polish giving you a bit of everything Chicago. Usually places evolve to the changing wants of the neighborhood, but they sell Greek and Italian equally well. They have always done beef tallow, and it's a shame they have to mention it becuase the rest of the world went away from that when they didn't. Great fries, and a good amount per order. I have yet to try the salads, but it's hard to wow people with them when it doesn't say Salad's in the name... The beef is tender (gyro, roast beef, burger), well seasoned, rendered. The breads are toothsome, soft, crunchy, chewy. The sauces and condiments are crunchy, smooth, blended and balanced. The pizza puff is another far less known Chicago staple for the picky eaters, they also have chicken tenders for the kids. All in all it's a 1st rate stop off for all things Beef and all things Chicago.

Passed by here while in Lincoln Park with my family and decided to go. It's a fast-casual…read morerestaurant with plenty of options and was perfect for all of us to get a quick meal before heading to the zoo. I got the Italian beef sandwich with hot peppers, side of fries, and a drink. I don't usually choose to get an Italian beef sandwich, but the reviews convinced me and I'm glad I tried it because it was really good. It was a little over $13 for just the sandwich, which is kind of pricey, but it's big and you could probably split it with two people. I would skip the fries. I think a small portion of fries was a little over $4, and they were just average.