Johnnie's Beef — Restaurant in Elk Grove Township

Johnnie's Beef is absolutely amazing. A Chicago original, this place serves Sausages, Hot Dogs, and Italian Beefs. These are the restaurant's staples and they do not change the menu or recipes. The fries that they have are super skinny and when they are fresh out the fryer, they are amazing. I personally love them and sometimes I will go out my way if I crave the. They are so different from other fast food places. If they have been sitting however, they then taste like you typical soggy fry.

The prices are absolutely amazing! Before Covid the Hot Dog Combo was $3 and the Italian Beef was $4. Now the Hot Dog Combo is $4 and the Italian Beef was close to $7 (I was there yesterday, lol). I personally like the hot dogs...I love hot dogs! Johnnie's Hot Dogs are literally beef! Like, they do not taste like those other hot dogs...I even think they are better than Portillo's Hot Dogs!

This particular Johnnie's location is on the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Golf Road intersection. It is a small shop with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is very nice and friendly. The service is super fast (unless it's busy/peak time) and the food is always hot when you get it. It's fun to be there because when you pay, the cashier kinda just yells your order to the employees standing in the kitchen behind you and it's like Portillo's coding for their menu items. Lol, so like you would hear "Double, hot". This could be a hot dog with two wieners on one bun with hot peppers! Lol

But, overall I recommend Johnnie's! If you are in the area, definitely check it out! Plus, they were on Food...

If you are nearby or planning to visit this area of Arlington Heights, you must visit this Johnnie’s Beef for some quality and unique sandwiches they have. This place is run so efficiently. Their place is so huge, clean, neat, nice, bright, decent, and well-maintained. You will be absolutely surprised by the great atmosphere inside the place. The whole place is so enjoyable and welcoming. The menu of this restaurant is so big, they have a huge selection, and a large variety to choose from. They have sandwiches, fries, pasta, desserts, beverages, and also beef selection that is so incredibly delicious. Such a really great place for a quick bite. Their Italian beef is so fresh, perfectly prepared, and fantastic. Their fries are so crispy, flavorful, and on point. Their sandwiches are phenomenal and lots of people really love it and keep coming back just to grab some of it. Johnnie’s Beef is really a hidden gem in this area. The only issue I’ve seen is the long lines and some staff that is not paying attention to some customers. But still, this place is really amazing! Their staff is still extremely fast and got the orders correct. I am really impressed by the food at this spot. I really love the ambiance of their interior. I would really love to come back here again soon when I have some free time. See you soon guys! Thank you for such a wonderful service and awesome experience! Please keep it up and more customers to...

I usually don’t like to give bad reviews but man this place deserves negative stars if it were possible. I live right across from this location in Arlington heights and have purchased several meals from there on many different occasions. The food is always yummy and comes with a great portion size, but the staff working there are all so rude and unwelcoming both in person and over the phone when taking orders that it’s turned me away from ordering from them indefinitely! I have gone in on several occasions either alone, with my boyfriend, and with a female coworker of mine and all 3 times I received very poor service. Another time I was there to pick up an order I had placed over the phone and the lady who gave me the food, gave me the wrong order and then proceeded to tell me I was lying even though I had my e-receipt in hand showing otherwise. When I asked for the correct order a second time she rolled her eyes and said it would be 25 mins for a hot dog and fries when typically they only take 3-5 mins even on a busier day. When it was time to hand me my food, she tossed the bag on the counter and said absolutely nothing as if I had done something wrong for asking for my food I already paid for. Overall this is NOT the location to eat at and I’d definitely recommend going elsewhere with your hard earned money. Zero outta zero stars, yall need a whole new...