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    Poor Boy 2

    4.4 (107 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Italian Beef and a Pepsi - A sandwich with shredded beef, pickled vegetables, and a bread roll, accompanied by a Pepsi soda, on a table in a casual dining environment.
    Tony F.

    I was pleasantly surprised. Great Beef, excellent flavor. Better than Portillos and Buona.

    Ribeye steak sandwich
    Rozalynn B.

    I just recently bookmarked the place like 2mths ago, so I decided to check them out. It's a typical hotdogs, polish, burger fast food joint. The lady that took my order was super friendly. I had a ribeye steak sandwich was fresh and hot. It lacked seasoning a little, hence the 3 stars. The place was packed, so I guess somebody likes it!

    Miguel A.

    I pass this spot everyday so I stopped by and gave it a chance. Inside it was outdated and the floors are cracked and dirty and the tables where all dirty. There was no dining in all to go orders. I tried the ribeye steak sandwich and the smell when I unrolled it from the paper was a burnt char smell. The ribeye is cooked well done and it a thicker cut with grilled onions and chopped salad and mayo. It was lacking flavor so I add salt and some hot sauce. Overall it was okay not the best but not the worst. The hot dog nothing special don't recommend hotdogs here I will be back to try the cold subs and maybe change my rating. There's a lot of people that come in and pick up and the guy working the register is super cool and a lot of there customers are know from coming in a lot.

    Turkey Sub and Cheeseburger with fries - A partially eaten sandwich with lettuce, turkey, and cheese on a sesame seed bun on a tray, with some crumbs and lettuce pieces.
    Jason W.

    Nice restaurant with a variety of options on the menu and friendly staff. It's a little on the smaller side but just enough room if it's not overly crowded. I had the turkey sub and it was delicious and everything tasted fresh from the bread to the toppings on the sub. My Wife ordered the cheeseburger and fries and was pleased with it. We will definitely be back there soon and I recommend to anyone in the area to give them a try.

    Garlic Fries - Garlic fries with crumbled cheese are served in a foam takeout container, garnished with herbs.

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    9 years ago

    Awesome subs (our fav is the poor boy) and THE BEST chicken noodle soup ever! Good tuna melts-fresh ingredients all around.

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    9 years ago

    Great sandwich it was a big surprise extensive menus busy. I'll go back anytime really good food yum!

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    11 years ago

    Love this place. Good local place with a bunch of great sandwiches and burgers. Tough location to get in though.

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    14 years ago

    Great subs. Good place to grab a quick lunch.

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    11 years ago

    This is good stuff for what it is. I'm a big fan of their gyros. This reminds me of Steve's gyros in Lombard. Both are awesome bargain food.

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    8 years ago

    I love this place it's not expensive at all and always tastes great. There very nice to you as well

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    12 years ago

    First time here! I got the turkey and cheese sub and it was awesome! Their pizza puffs were great as well :-) not bad prices either!

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    12 years ago

    I have been eating here for the past 3 years. Great beefs!!! Always fast, courteous service!!!

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