Johnnie's Beef

Join the local wise guys in a line that seems to perpetually wind around this suburban shack, and you’ll find a sandwich that can easily go toe-to-toe with any in Chicagoland. The Italian beefs come hot (giardiniera) or sweet (green bell pepper), and if you ask for it juicy, your sandwich will be doused with a generous helping of jus. The true reward for the wait, however, is the lemon Italian ice, the perfect refresher after an artery-clogging sandwich. Make sure to order your ice “no cover” to have the cup piled high with a precarious mountain of sweet and tangy goodness..