Used to be a lover of Zippys in Hoffman Estates back in the day, so when I heard this is very close to that recipe I had to make the trip to check it out.

It starts and stops right there. First off Zippys beef had a lot of flavor and spices added to it and was way less rubbery in texture compared to Beef Shack.

I think the only real similarity is they were both served on Garlic Bread and both had mozzarella on it. Also didn't care for the soft texture of the bun it was served on. While salt makes things taste better I would like to add that everything here was waaaay overly salty.

Maybe I came on a bad day or should visit one of the other locations for a different experience but Johnny's Beef in Elmwood Park and Arlington Heights is still the winner for me. You can't get it on garlic bread or with cheese there but the beef has the most amazing flavor and it's not overloaded with salt.

On the plus the male worker that took my order and brought my food out to me was very nice and accommodating which is always a good thing