Johnnie's Iconic Italian Beef Is A Delicious Mess Of Beef And Gravy | Legendary Eats | Insider Food

[@kathrynfrisch5916]

As a Chicago native I am very happy to see more Chicago eats and to see more local restaurants instead of downtown Chicago ones.

[@sugreev2001]

@Dani P NYC food is overrated and bland as hell. Pizza is the only dish that they do the best.

[@kathrynfrisch5916]

@Dani P period

[@justinmorales6342]

Yep

[@silkytp789]

Another Chicagoan here agrees.

[@westernrider100]

@@sugreev2001 YNC pizza is made to be rolled and eaten while standing up, however, I would rather have a Chicago tavern crust pizza anytime.

[@mattieskemoevie]

“Without good bread, what’s inside is nothing” truer words have never been spoken 3:43

[@chauntikleer]

I'm so damn spoiled to live in Chicagoland - Turano bread is the absolute bomb. Johnnie's is one of the best - I've been making my own Italian Beef sandwiches for decades, and I'm still chasing that flavor profile. It's the Moby Dick to my Ahab - hopefully it doesn't drag me to the depths. Although if I'm going to drown, let it be in that juice.

[@danielmarquardt4341]

Regrettably the Turano used doesn't make the cut for me. Its fine if you make it at home and toast the loaf in the oven to firm it up but anything from a restaurant is going to be McDonald's grade

[@thrilhous]

This goes for any sandwich not just an Italian beef. It's the bread that makes the sandwich.

[@alancosta4760]

@@thrilhous I make a sandwich even with two pancakes it doesn't matter at all

[@Leeminlimer]

@@alancosta4760 to be fair that’s your preference when you make it at home, but if you wanted to make it in a restaurant with this kind of longevity, you’d probably make sure those are some damn good pancakes too lol

[@bakamunati8269]

This woman is like plankton from SpongeBob

[@MeNooNie1806]

LMAO

[@fn_flashy9101]

GIVE ME THE SECRET FORMULA

[@Maria723-b4y]

100%!!!!!!!!!!!

[@smellypatel5272]

Ravioli ravioli, give me the secret formioli

[@events.losglobos]

She is! Lol

[@moosepasshippie]

I had this sandwich while traveling through Chicago a couple months ago. At first glance I was saying "Meh, looks like a typical beef dip sandwich". After taking a bite I was amazed how good it tasted. Looking forward to going back and getting another one.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? IBM Laptop

[@ramencurry6672]

What makes it special is that it has that umami or extra beefy flavor that other beef sandwiches don’t have in other cities. I grew up in Philadelphia and the roast beef sandwiches don’t have that extra savory flavor like how it is in Chicago

[@Dwhite4]

For whatever reason I held out for years on making a trip to buy their Italian beef. I am shocked that for all these years I missed out on what is easily the best Italian beef sandwich on this planet. It is unbelievably GREAT! I don't believe that I can ever enjoy any other restaurant's beef sandwich again. I might be addicted to Johnnie's now! Better late than never.

[@aesop2020]

“Lady what part of if I tell ya I have to kill ya are not understanding?” “I know....is....is that oregano?”

[@user-uf4lf2bp8t]

*gunshots*

[@andis9076]

I see chily and ginger garlic paste !

[@redetz158]

*more gunshots*

[@810wasaninsidejob9]

Leave the gun, take the seasoning

[@flyingace1234]

"Guess who's going in the vat next?"

[@thinhtran3126]

If I were the manager, at one point I would just tell her "the secret ingredient would be salt and pepper, now stfu."

[@SukeerthM_1]

she didn't even taste it and then pestering the owner for the secret recipe . Not cool

[@ronanyomu5967]

Sooo sensitive. Americans 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@slightly1947]

@@ronanyomu5967 What do you mean by "Sensitive".?

[@syncgamingstudios]

@@slightly1947 Just ignore her/his shitty comment by getting offended you just play into her/his game and prove them right lol.

[@AA-vn3ru]

@@ronanyomu5967 huh ?

[@AA-vn3ru]

@@ronanyomu5967 ok ?

[@jairmaldonado9300]

“Italian Beef and a Pepsi” - Lil Jay

[@lucascoval828]

Sounds good.

[@justinmix143]

Love all the interviews w/ the locals. Guy in the Bears jacket just reminds ya of good Chicago people, man. Super loyal to family, friends, their city, and especially their neighborhood’s family establishments

[@ramencurry6672]

It’s the same thing in Philadelphia. The minor difference is that people in Chicago tend to be more friendly due to the Midwest culture.

[@justinmix143]

@@ramencurry6672 100%. I remember Philly in the 90s, when I was a kid, alot of it just felt menacing. Dark vibes. And I grew up in Detroit for Christ's sake.

[@jaylancaster5419]

"French bread...that is the authentic way of making an Italian beef" LoL

[@jacopodifonso4587]

@Busy Bodies! i’m italian,this isn’t absolutely an italian recipe,I’ve never seen it before

[@smoker_joe]

@@jacopodifonso4587 Don't worry Jacopo. Everyone know : Americans are just kids pretending to cook with dirt and water.

[@smoker_joe]

@Busy Bodies! Nope. There is nothing French or Italian in this thing

[@kerosblue5609]

@@smoker_joe italians borrowed most of their staples dishes from other cultures they conquered so is dumb saying that is not italian.

[@MirzaAhmed89]

@Busy Bodies! It was invented by Italian immigrants in Chicago.

[@shacoria.]

she’s getting on my nerves, like why keep asking for the spices when he says it’s top secret??? over and over again 🙄

[@sweeneytod9574]

Ikr, they run a food review channel and she's shocked that a restaurant so good that it was frequented by the likes of Anthony Bourdain doesn't want to give out their secret recipe

[@ran196]

cause thats the most common schtick for any food show. host ask whats in the spice blend, get told its a secret, guess what it is, get told you got one or two right, try to ask again, get told its still a secret recipe.

[@tpop3723]

I agree. When someone keeps saying no when you keep asking the same question over and over again it comes across as very disrespectful and annoying af. I wish Claudia had done this interview because she is mature, cultured and respectful and actually knows something about food!

[@nunuhuda5093]

Omg I just said the same thing.

[@TheHilltopperNation]

This host kinda sucks. She has an annoying voice and just doesn’t seem that well versed in food

[@aroundtheworldinaprildays]

Please stop asking for the secret recipe, if they wanted tell the world they would have already.

[@em0_tion]

yep, that was annoying af

[@thisisger]

paid actors gotta ask lol

[@AlohaBlade]

Same as asking: would you like to destroy your business?

[@user-gr2qf1py8j]

Serf Nurd yes

[@cookiegirl2cookie197]

Like Guy Fieri does in DDD.

[@SoufsideJamaica]

Its 4/20 and Lil Jay influenced me to buy an Italien Beef toasted with a Pepsi & Chips

[@dardestroy4502]

The secret recipe is Fbg buttah's seranade.

[@Baja2424]

Lol it’s good with mozzarella cheese n sweet peppers n Mayo I put on my but I tried the original butta way with the Pepsi that’s shit was good

[@CherishHellfire]

I see comments saying the sandwich shouldn't be so wet. You really have to try it. No one I know has gone back to a dry Italian Beef after they have tried it dipped. It's a whole other dimension of flavor. The gravy/ au jus adds so much extra creamy, salty, spicy, beef-laden umami flavor to an already delicious sandwich, that the only way it could be improved it by adding a classic Chicago-style Spicy Italian sausage to the sandwich. At this point the sandwich has become so mind-blowingly amazing, that after eating one, the birds will spontaneously sing in the trees as the sun breaks through the clouds, the planets will align, and one will have their faith in a higher-power restored. Peace in our time, people...peace in our time.... edit: changed "Polish" to "Spicy Italian".

[@seabassmcbigfat]

I just don’t want to need swimming trunks when I’m eating a sandwhich

[@shondrajohnson6136]

Personally I disagree with your wet sandwich take but your attention to detail while describing was quite worth the read. Props to you sir 😂

[@Chonchey]

I’ve had soggy bread. It’s disgusting

[@Thedirtylittletruth]

@Damon Martinez they are... with condiments 🙃 mayo, mustard or whatever else or grease from the meat. No one wants some dry ass bread

[@callieforn1a]

@Damon Martinez ever heard of a French dip? Lol

[@dfb8854]

I absolutely love their combo beef & sausage, I also never leave there without their homemade Italian Ice, its the best ever!!!!

[@theMcWOPPER]

You said it sister

[@Kratos-005]

You can tell that it is really juicy and tender just by watching this video. Wish I could taste one. :(

[@sillycheese301]

Same.

[@cloudgtb]

So good b I always go here

[@TheBeemanblake]

Its the best thing I've ever tasted.

[@drjekelmrhyde]

Way better than Portillos .

[@whatwho9595]

Was thinking the same thing while I eat soup 🤔

[@Petanifer]

My grandfather was a doctor and had a practice across the street. We always ate there when I went to visit. Love that place. The beef always gets the attention but the sausages are the best thing there and the reason there’s a long line. It’s the smell from the charred sausages that brings people in. Don’t skip the sausage when you go, get the combo.

[@BigDiesel1989]

This is a Butta meal. 🇮🇹🥩🥤🚬🤞🏽

[@ypcjp5275]

🤣

[@noname-nd2uc]

I knew this was coming

[@gman2506]

What does that mean

[@JohnDoe113]

All they need now is a pepsi 😂

[@Baja2424]

Yeah I like mine dipped with mozzarella in sweet peppers in Mayo but I just got the original butta way with Pepsi good

[@grontelp77]

Really really not cool of her to try and identify the spices they're using on camera. That's their intellectual property and their whole business is based off their recipe. You might think its cute to name the ingredients you see in their seasoning mix for the camera, but thats so unfair to them, the people who let you into their business, tio expose their trade secret.

[@JamTaylor69]

Do you think all the people watching the video don’t have eyes?

[@dodgerstalkcentral87]

I get what you're saying and I agree. Even though I can look at it and guess the spices. You still shouldn't be trying to expose them like that. If recipe got out someone could open right across from them and hurt business

[@sc0408]

not really though. some of the spices are actually common. they may have named some of the spices, however the ratio is an entirely different story. i mean, by analogy, you cant really expect to build something even after having all the materials if you dont know how to put it together

[@do7735]

Lmao yeah. I'm not vibing with her in this video, not cool.

[@souko3455]

The biggest problem is how she keep asking eventhough the owner doesn't want to answer. It is very disrespectful, not cool

[@Dellors-Civic]

The voice over girl sounds like she is 8 years old

[@Monish-JDMAP]

She acts like one too repeatedly digging for the recipe.

[@hatewhengirlscry862]

its so annoying

[@joliecide]

This bim was sent to review a TX barbecue joint, without tasting the goddamn food.

[@joekerr5418]

Turned you on?

[@nunuhuda5093]

I think it was quite disrespectful that she kept asking about the secret spices. It’s a secret for a dang reason. Plus it’s rude. Jeez! Idc if any of you comes at me 😂🥴

[@taufaniqbal2266]

i'm in your side bro

[@ahsanulaudri4261]

this girl is totally pathetic. saw in previous videos of her.

[@yie_tw2496]

me too... secret always be secret.. lock and key it! just place your order n enjoy the legendary food...🥰

[@nunuhuda5093]

@@yie_tw2496 exactly !

[@nunuhuda5093]

@@ahsanulaudri4261 yeah 😂

[@flixo2545]

Shoutouts from Germany. This stuff looks packed with taste, can't wait to try it once I get to visit the states. Definetly on my list!

[@soxbearshwks8988]

grew up in Elmwood Park 50s-60s always went to Johnnies for beef, and on Fridays being Catholic, you couldn't eat meat, so Johnnies had a pepper and egg sandwich on the menu... i'm craving one right now...

[@vluezy]

As a kid who grew up around Johnnies, it's good to see it get some recognition!

[@carolynrossiter8141]

Always went to the one in mt prospect

[@LIONTAMER3D]

If I grew up there, I'd weigh 300lbs fuhggeddabout it

[@rayray4995]

I've been going to Johnnies for 25 years now and they're still the greatest and I've had italian beef sandwiches from many other places. Nothing like Johnnies-PERIOD!

[@lordot8665]

You ever tey Mr Beefs on Harlem or Al's beef on Taylor street?

[@rizrizobiz4166]

@@lordot8665 Or Jay's on Narragansett...

[@lordot8665]

@@rizrizobiz4166 hell ya thats a decent joint too.

[@ed-sn9mb]

place is trash no cheese on a beef? 😂😂👎🏽 this does not represent chicago at all

[@rayray4995]

Again. Nothing like Johnnie’s-PERIOD!

[@landimple95]

Im really annoyed with anyone keep trying to ask the secret recipe. It called "secret" for a reason. Respect that please.

[@timothyomalley5228]

Yes

[@smellypatel5272]

It's food, dude, it's really not that serious. At the end of the day if people want to replicate it that's their choice. You're acting like she's requesting state secrets lol

[@timothyomalley5228]

@@smellypatel5272 yeah but this is a secret recipe imagine all of the people that would just make the same recipe and not visit johnnies anymore.

[@smellypatel5272]

@@timothyomalley5228 that's not how the food industry works. People will always visit these places because making food like this well takes time, energy, and skill that not everyone has. Even if this recipe was posted online, it would hardly impact their business.

[@Amatersuful]

@@smellypatel5272 if it was posted online people could make it fraction of the price, if I can make it at home for cheaper price and taste exactly the same as the restaurant why should I bother going to the restaurant. There a reason why people become regulars at certain restaurant, its because they have a dish that have them keep coming back for more

[@prod.awwfull]

3:55 Fbg butta in the making 💯

[@boogye2108]

Woow..am agreed with Johnny style sandwich

[@emanueldoneda]

Man... I'm from Italy and i WISH this was actually a thing here... seems delicious.

[@j.vincento7152]

Google JOHNNY VINCENTO get "THE BB GUN WARS OF THE 1980S" it is all about growing up around that neighborhood. All 3 seasons in one book. Johnnie's is mentioned in book too. It is a heavily influenced growing up Italian book.

[@elusivetilborg3011]

I love that they're open till midnight. Had one tonight at about 11:00. I'm gonna have flaming heartburn from the hot peppers, but it was totally worth it. Johnnie's can't be beat!

[@elusivetilborg3011]

Oh yeah, extra juicy, sweet and hot is the way to go. The gravy is so good, then the flavor of the peppers and the crunch of the giardiniera. To everyone who says they can't get past the "soggy" bread; you don't dip bread in soup? Or sop up red gravy? You're missing out in a big way if you order a beef dry.

[@jmode_explicit]

I like how you used the word Sop

[@digbyfire5446]

I have the privilege of living about 2 minutes away from the place, always jam packed, but always for a good reason.

[@calbastian]

I'm just happy to see these places are going strong during this pandemic.

[@Frank117R]

I went to Johnnie's for the first time over 40 years ago-still amazing beef, dogs, Italian sausage, and ice. Great food ❤

[@carolinacapital3035]

FbG butta would've told on all of us for this one 😆😆😆😆

[@The_clutch_sliped]

😭

[@charlienolan5594]

I live about 5 min from johnnies, incredible beef, my mouth is watering as im typing.

[@starlet5350]

Wow.

[@drjekelmrhyde]

Isn't it sad to ride pass Buana and Micheal's and and see that there are no lines?

[@charlienolan5594]

@@drjekelmrhyde well they have good beef, but johnnies is too iconic and too damn good that the lines just bussin man

[@ed-sn9mb]

place is trash no cheese on a beef? 😂😂👎🏽 this does not represent chicago at all

[@darreldupit]

I haven't had Johnnie's since before pandemic. I'm over due and worth the drive.

[@trap8913]

Butta Would Love this 😂😂😂

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

we know why ya all here 🤣😂 lil jay a fool

[@freefendii8833]

😂😂😂😂

[@mshelton5036]

Ate at all the top rated beef places in Chicago area, Jonnie's is the best I have ever had and it's my favorite sandwich of all time.

[@motivation14ministries70]

Best Italian beef in Chicago, been going there for 30 years, Johnny was a cool cat.

[@motivation14ministries70]

Anybody remember Johnny's Black 2 door coupe caddy? He was a bad dude with great food :-) always had a cigar in hand

[@ed-sn9mb]

place is trash no cheese on a beef? 😂😂👎🏽 this does not represent chicago at all

[@punkgrl325]

@@ed-sn9mb I love cheese, but it’s also overused. I have a lot of respect for places that don’t need to rely on it in order to make their food taste good.

[@lilyisonline]

@@ed-sn9mb ew wtf go to buona if you want cheese

[@ed-sn9mb]

@@punkgrl325 i agree but this place is in fact in need of cheese to make its product average

[@ParalyzedDreamer]

The first thing we ate in Chicago and had to come here again before heading home. Definitely get it dipped!!! So delicious 🤤🤤😋

[@Lostadvent]

Honestly even if he told her it wouldn't matter. The sheer volume is a element of why its so tender and comes out so well.

[@kurtdavidson4613]

My brother took me there in 1997. My favorite beef in Chicago. Amazing sandwich.

[@bigtae5140]

Who here from Lil Jay interview 😂😂

[@LN.2233]

The Butta special. On GD.

[@joes4764]

I was hoping I’d see at least 1 comment about this 😂😂

[@malg484]

legit had to find out what exactly it was after that vid 😂😂😂

[@quanosama7405]

If you know you know 😂

[@egydasmoka9914]

Fbg butta favorite meal and don’t forget the pepsi 😂😂🤣

[@shadowman2276]

Let me get the snitch combo, hold the loyalty lol

[@egydasmoka9914]

@@shadowman2276 😂😂🤣🤣

[@00RussellSlimerson]

ADD A PEPSI

[@breakbreadorfakedead264]

Dude ass told man -King lil Jay

[@jaybundlez200]

So this y fbg butta (aka mr Italian beef and Pepsi ) snitched on lil Jay lol 😂 😂

[@jamesambrocio]

Never had the urge to slap someone on a food channel. Until now.

[@ed-sn9mb]

same the owner acts like he a chef or something 😂😂😂 and they don’t put cheese on a beef yea i had that urge for sure

[@fishtaco2996]

@@ed-sn9mb I think he was referring to the girl commentator, not the chef owner. The chef seems nice, and legit.

[@ed-sn9mb]

@@fishtaco2996 no i’m talking about the owner because tell he’s talking about the girl who isn’t doing anything wrong in her job 😂

[@Jerry.Z]

@@ed-sn9mb nah he’s talking about that girl

[@glorifiedtoasterwithlegs2294]

@@ed-sn9mb hope she sees this bro

[@52000rightwing]

Best beef in Chicago. No question. Always get an Italian ice on the side too, it’s a perfect combination.

[@lordot8665]

I dont know man mr beef's on Harlem and Al's beef on Taylor street are pretty damn good.

[@CountSalazar]

@@lordot8665 also Tony's Italian beef on South Pulaski

[@elusivetilborg3011]

@@CountSalazar Tony's is respectable, Johnnie's is still better.

[@CountSalazar]

@@elusivetilborg3011 I've had Johnnie's so many times to me it's ok, I feel it's over hyped. To each their own I guess lol.

[@heavey006]

This is the best beef in Chicago. Don’t let anyone tell you different. The others are good, respectable places. Johnnie’s does it the absolute best. If you come to Chicago, make it work. Get there.

[@rhkagePKMN]

Any other food recommendations??

[@DEEJAYAIR]

I totally agree

[@DEEJAYAIR]

@@rhkagePKMN gene and judes

[@rhkagePKMN]

@@DEEJAYAIR thanks !

[@cle-chi]

87th by Western close to train tracks has an AWESOME beef & polish stand!!!!! Out of this world flava

[@garytaylor6293]

FBG Butta must love this place 😂

[@TeeJayEJ2_g37]

Fbi* butta

[@_foodnjoy_]

Miss so much about Chicago!!! hope that Hancock tower Ok!! It has been long time and wish that I could have a chance to go back. Pizza and Sandwich.. .... Miss my old time!!

[@ProfessorIgor]

even if they told you EXACTLY what's in the spice mix, I guarantee you that you'll still fall short of what they make, and it will end up costing you MORE than it would to simply go there and slop it up ! LOVE Johnnies

[@b.gcapone6965]

your over confidence will be your downfall.

[@ProfessorIgor]

@@b.gcapone6965 your faith in your friends will be yours.

[@fglend73]

Anybody with any experience in food could look at and taste their spice blend and probably nail almost every ingredient in it. And if you omitted one or 2 ingredients in it, most ppl would never be able to tell the difference. What truly makes this sandwich great is the technique and quality of ingredients. Too many ppl harp on the"secret ingredient" when in reality the secret is right there in plain sight. It just creates intrigue that keeps the customers coming.

[@jon1819]

I got pretty annoyed at her repeatedly asking. How many times do they have to tell you airhead

[@ErinJoy-sh2qw]

​@@jon1819 yea, deff was annoying

[@pro_154]

This is what buttah snitched for X'D

[@blissfulhumanoid9536]

This sandwich looks absolutely amazing!

[@dmr7356]

I just ate and my stomach is growling and my mouth is watering watching this. I'm literally about to fly there from CT on my next vacation just to eat that sandwich... damn that looks so frickin good.

[@used_recordz]

God bless Johnnie's Beef♥️🙏💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NoJaDj]

Beef with giardinier extra juicy, fry and an ice. Oh man. Sometimes a combo. Johnnies is the Mecca of all things good about a beef

[@pepm3746]

The best beef you will ever have. The italian sauage is just as good. Fries are also amazing.👌🏻

[@kofManKan]

You need a new presenter, seriously. She fails on several levels.

[@fat80832]

one can only hope! literally hate her!

[@aegistahl1835]

She's the same chick that went to the famous BBQ place in Texas to only eat their sides lmao.

[@zeeshan4102]

@@aegistahl1835 she's Muslim bro she can't eat meat that isn't halal

[@deadbutworking]

@@zeeshan4102 isn't halal more ruthless

[@evilhutdug4665]

@@zeeshan4102 then why did they make her go to a bbq place

[@thehalfpayprince4787]

does anyone else watch this series and try to count how many times the narrator can say things like. "ICONIC, LEGENDARY, and INSTITUTION"

[@bigsmoke3746]

Double 00 sent me here if you know you know

[@owendominique]

“Without good bread, what’s inside is nothing” that’s food poetry right there!

[@walkertongdee]

Always stale old bread that would be hard as a brick if it weren't for all that grease.

[@MixMastaCopyCat]

@@walkertongdee Yeah but isn't that by design tho? Like you wouldn't want to dip a tender bread in that much liquid because itd just become porridge, you want something super dry and hard, so once it meets the liquid it becomes the right balance of structurally sound + tender

[@PLF...]

She sounds like one of those girls who think they can get everything they point to by winking their eyes - and can... Until she hits 30.

[@Allinonetvz]

Hahaha

[@HumbleHustles]

And can lol

[@cheetopuffs2580]

Man there really be loser out here online. Are you jealous cause guys wont do that for you

[@PLF...]

@@cheetopuffs2580 > no

[@kenn587]

@@cheetopuffs2580 why are they making fun of her voice? It’s not like they can change it or what ever so, why say bad things about it

[@alansmlth7989]

St Louis, Missouri. needs places like this.

[@UberTankred]

Wow, the Italians don't even snitch on their sandwich recipes! Rispetto!

[@slowemm]

Best Italian Beef in Chicago hands down. I grew up 1 block from here. My blood type is au jus.

[@norfsidelord5398]

italian beef and pepsi :D

[@lilBoozeFrm2900]

italian beef and PEPSI

[@youknow9092]

“The flavor of Johnnys beef is different than anywhere else”. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@gryxz]

johnnys beef is different from the rest 😳

[@escanor7938]

Especially Johnny Sins 😉

[@enriquesanchez5068]

I have had the privilege to work for Jhonnies beef.for many years.and as a fact is one of the best in thrir kind....God bless you all....

[@Diggz11]

This girl is surprised he works hard everyday and holds a family secret close to his heart. Honor, loyalty and trust. Lacking in people more and more

[@stringbeans7342]

MMMM... you had me at "A Delicious Mess Of Beef And Gravy."

[@LIONTAMER3D]

There's no tidy way to eat it, but the flavor is nuts

[@tobuscusfoop]

1:24 you know it's good when there's a guy that looks like that eatiing there

[@zayzay2x_yt424]

Who here from lil jay interview

[@xfliqht1036]

I had this sandwhich about 2 years ago now, and if i could go back to chicago just for this beef sandwhich, i 100% would

[@flavirufus]

Hands down best beef in Chicago. Sausage roasted over hardwood coals. Once I found this, I never went anywhere else. Thank you johnnies!

[@michellebrown7714]

Al's would disagree

[@oldbonniegamer938]

Owner: *Goes home after a hard work* Host: *Comes out of the toilet* So I'm not rude, but what's in the secret recipe?

[@lordot8665]

No one makes italian beefs like Chicago does my god.

[@noname-nd2uc]

THE FBG BUTTA

[@sheilalaw6665]

I was born in Chicago but moved when young but went back to visit family. I just remember everyone being into sports.

[@Bound4Earth]

I almost thought they were going to hit Al's. That place fell the f off. What are they using now beef rounds because gyro joints are similar.

[@juliendoyle6213]

best italian beef in chicago 100%

[@nottimboh7117]

Lil jay clout lord sent me here

[@SavageSanto]

FBG Butts sent me here ! Lol

[@immajusttuckminein8186]

Fbg butta brought me here 😂

[@huskerfan4life]

We had a day they fed us hot beef sandwiches at work during employee appreciation week. One of the guys had been to Chicago, and I had seen the double dip on Man vs Food. Added the peppers and it was the best sandwich ever.

[@sean87arnaout]

I had an Italian 🇮🇹 Beef 🥩 sandwich 🥪 a couple of years ago at my aunt's wedding down in Kentucky. Definitely a classic and great sandwich.

[@web3wizard381]

FBI Butta approved

[@Lil67Chris]

Italian Beef and Pepsi with ah pack of squares. (The Butta Meal.)

[@saradasilva8162]

This is my favorite spot and trust me I’m from Philly lived in Brooklyn nyc and I still feel love a Italian beef is the winner compared to our Philly cheesesteak and a nyc chop cheese.

[@Dwhite4]

I agree. I love a great Philly cheesesteak sandwich, but this actually tops their best cheesesteak even at the Terminal. Somehow eating Johnnie's sandwich reminds me of those awesome cheesesteak sandwiches.

[@vivsavage13]

Johnnies Beefs are incredible. They used to have a location in Arlington Heights. That location has closed. I'm happy the other ones are still open. It's a great sandwich. 👌

[@charlesfinnegan7930]

Not true. Still Open.

[@whaa3222]

I have seriously been contemplating moving back home to Chicago when I say the food in Ohio sucks it sucks.

[@PrimeGaming10]

Its 3 am and I'm hungry again 😓

[@juicyneli89]

3am sheesh where you at ? Cus it’s 12 in the afternoon (New York).

[@mikyles.1830]

Dayum it’s 7 where I am where ya from?

[@lanttu6124]

@@juicyneli89 its 7:33pm in finland

[@mikyles.1830]

7:34 pm exactly

[@tedhughes6917]

will she ever realise to stop asking him what the 'secrets' are, otherwise it ruins the authenticity

[@tedhughes6917]

i was just about to type the same thing, a year later ahaha

[@luism773]

Their fries are also severely underrated, seriously amazing. Now those you’d want to dip in cheese or ketchup for sure.

[@walkertongdee]

They don't serve no friggin ketchup duh.

[@luism773]

@@walkertongdee they do

[@truth-12345.]

My mouth is watering while watching this.

[@onlyverti]

That's a sandwich after my heart, what a heaven

[@rickie5150]

OMGoodness !!! THERE IS NOTHING IN THE WORLD LIKE A JOHNNIE'S COMBO !!! This is a contender for "Death Row Dinner" and should be on The Whole World's Bucket List for places to eat a combo before you die !!! The menu is super short and the patron lines go around the building. I have done the 62 mile round trip to treat family and friends to Chicago's greatest tasting beef and sausage sandwich. Throw in a homemade Italian ice and a tamale... and drift away to a state of blissfulness !!!