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

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With how ubiquitous Italian beef sandwiches are in Chicago, it's hard to pick just one. But the line outside Johnnie's Beef and its #1 rankings on several best lists are a good indication that this spot is one of the Windy City's favorites.
According to Eater, Johnnie's Italian beef sandwich is considered by many to be the "shining standard that others strive to achieve." Other publications, customers, and critics agree for several reasons. The meat is well-seasoned with an array of secret spices. It's sliced thin and accompanied by either sweet peppers or giardiniera loaded with crunchy carrots, celery, and chiles. Customers who order it dipped get a generous helping of gravy that's sure to be absorbed by the plush French bread holding all that beefy goodness together.
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Johnnie's Iconic Italian Beef Is A Delicious Mess Of Beef And Gravy | Legendary Eats | Insider Food

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@bakamunati8269 3 года назад

This woman is like plankton from SpongeBob

@MeNooNie1806 3 года назад

LMAO

@fn_flashy9101 3 года назад

GIVE ME THE SECRET FORMULA

@misspickelss723 3 года назад

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

@smellypatel5272 3 года назад

Ravioli ravioli, give me the secret formioli

@dizzle0_0 3 года назад

She is! Lol

@aesop2020 3 года назад

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

@user-uf4lf2bp8t 3 года назад

*gunshots*

@andis9076 2 года назад

I see chily and ginger garlic paste !

@redetz158 2 года назад

*more gunshots*

@810wasaninsidejob9 2 года назад

Leave the gun, take the seasoning

@flyingace1234 2 года назад

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

@moosepasshippie 2 года назад

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 Год назад

Lies again? IBM Laptop

@ramencurry6672 Месяц назад

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

@mattieskemoevie 3 года назад

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

@chauntikleer 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@alancosta4760 Год назад

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

@Leeminlimer Год назад

@@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

@thinhtran3126 3 года назад

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

@LN.2233 2 года назад

The Butta special. On GD.

@joes4764 2 года назад

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

@malg484 2 года назад

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

@quanosama7405 2 года назад

If you know you know 😂

@jairmaldonado9300 2 года назад

“Italian Beef and a Pepsi” - Lil Jay

@lucascoval828 2 месяца назад

Sounds good.

@shacoria. 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Omg I just said the same thing.

@TheHilltopperNation 3 года назад

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

@jaylancaster5419 3 года назад

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

@jacopodifonso4587 2 года назад

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

@smoker_joe 2 года назад

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

@smoker_joe 2 года назад

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

@kerosblue5609 2 года назад

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

@mirzaahmed6589 2 года назад

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

@norfsidelord5398 2 года назад

italian beef and pepsi :D

@SoufsideJamaica 2 года назад

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

@dardestroy4502 2 года назад

The secret recipe is Fbg buttah's seranade.

@Baja2424 2 года назад

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

@kathrynfrisch5916 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@kathrynfrisch5916 3 года назад

@Dani P period

@justinmorales6342 3 года назад

Yep

@silkytp789 3 года назад

Another Chicagoan here agrees.

@westernrider100 3 года назад

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

@murdermeoninterchange 3 года назад

what is up with her? Secret is secret, and it means a lot to chef's like him

@raymondz595 3 года назад

I think calling him a chef is an exaggeration.

@samisaker7008 2 года назад

She's a professional, she had more intention upon putting emphasis as to entice the owner to not reveal the recipe rather obtaining information

@murdermeoninterchange 2 года назад

@@samisaker7008 She asked for the recipes and tried guessing the spices???? how's that enticing him not to tell???

@samisaker7008 2 года назад

@@murdermeoninterchange Hello, she knew his answer and teased him many times in that regard, I saw that technique having some journalists relatives that is why (Sounds silly, eh?) . By the way, the man here doesn't look like a chef, he has knowledge over the family's process. I'll pick him more as a business manager. Thank you

@thomasschafer7268 2 года назад

Bla bla bla the secret!!!!

@00RussellSlimerson 2 года назад

ADD A PEPSI

@lilBoozeFrm2900 2 года назад

italian beef and PEPSI

@SukeerthM_1 3 года назад

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

@ronanyomu5967 3 года назад

Sooo sensitive. Americans 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

@slightly1947 3 года назад

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

@syncgamingstudios 3 года назад

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

@AA-vn3ru 3 года назад

@@ronanyomu5967 huh ?

@AA-vn3ru 3 года назад

@@ronanyomu5967 ok ?

@CherishHellfire 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@damonmartinez382 3 года назад

If it was that good then they would be dipping sandwiches everywhere

@shondrajohnson6136 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

I’ve had soggy bread. It’s disgusting

@Thedirtylittletruth 3 года назад

@@damonmartinez382 they are... with condiments 🙃 mayo, mustard or whatever else or grease from the meat. No one wants some dry ass bread

@terrytctctcctmaness2257 2 года назад

“Italian Beef and Pepsi”

@noname-nd2uc 2 года назад

THE FBG BUTTA

@aroundtheworldinaprildays 3 года назад

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

@em0_tion 3 года назад

yep, that was annoying af

@thisisger 3 года назад

paid actors gotta ask lol

@AlohaBlade 3 года назад

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

@user-gr2qf1py8j 3 года назад

Serf Nurd yes

@cookiegirl2cookie197 3 года назад

Like Guy Fieri does in DDD.

@Dellors-Civic 3 года назад

The voice over girl sounds like she is 8 years old

@monishsatheesh7959 3 года назад

She acts like one too repeatedly digging for the recipe.

@hatewhengirlscry862 3 года назад

its so annoying

@joliecide 3 года назад

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

@joekerr5418 3 года назад

Turned you on?

@dfb8854 2 года назад

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

@theMcWOPPER 2 года назад

You said it sister

@TrenchesComedyCentral 2 года назад

FBG BUTTA 🧈Mr. Italian & Pepsi Brought Me Here 😭😭😭

@BigDiesel1989 2 года назад

This is a Butta meal. 🇮🇹🥩🥤🚬🤞🏽

@ypcjp5275 2 года назад

🤣

@noname-nd2uc 2 года назад

I knew this was coming

@gman2506 2 года назад

What does that mean

@JohnDoe113 2 года назад

All they need now is a pepsi 😂

@Baja2424 2 года назад

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

@Kratos-005 3 года назад

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

@sillycheese301 3 года назад

Same.

@cloudgtb 3 года назад

So good b I always go here

@TheBeemanblake 3 года назад

Its the best thing I've ever tasted.

@drjekelmrhyde 3 года назад

Way better than Portillos .

@whatwho9595 3 года назад

Was thinking the same thing while I eat soup 🤔

@nunuhuda5093 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

i'm in your side bro

@ahsanulaudri4261 3 года назад

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

@yie_tw2496 3 года назад

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

@nunuhuda5093 3 года назад

@@yie_tw2496 exactly !

@nunuhuda5093 3 года назад

@@ahsanulaudri4261 yeah 😂

@web3wizard381 2 года назад

FBI Butta approved

@pro_154 2 года назад

This is what buttah snitched for X'D

@egydasmoka9914 2 года назад

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

@shadowman2276 2 года назад

Let me get the snitch combo, hold the loyalty lol

@egydasmoka9914 2 года назад

@@shadowman2276 😂😂🤣🤣

@carolinacapital3035 2 года назад

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

@The_clutch_sliped 2 года назад

😭

@bigtae5140 2 года назад

Who here from Lil Jay interview 😂😂

@prod.5810 2 года назад

3:55 Fbg butta in the making 💯

@boogye2108 Год назад

Woow..am agreed with Johnny style sandwich

@bigsmoke3746 2 года назад

Double 00 sent me here if you know you know

@jaybundlez200 2 года назад

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

@nottimboh7117 2 года назад

Lil jay clout lord sent me here

@santo9032 Год назад

FBG Butts sent me here ! Lol

@rayray4995 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@rizrizobiz4166 3 года назад

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

@lordot8665 3 года назад

@@rizrizobiz4166 hell ya thats a decent joint too.

@ed-sn9mb 2 года назад

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

@rayray4995 2 года назад

Again. Nothing like Johnnie’s-PERIOD!

@MrTheHeadlines 2 года назад

I want some Italian beef and Pepsi

@breakbreadorfakedead264 2 года назад

Dude ass told man -King lil Jay

@souljumpout 2 года назад

Fbg butta weakness

@zayzay2x_yt424 2 года назад

Fax🤣🤣

@slumpdpapiii8038 2 года назад

Aka The FBG Butta Special

@Dwhite4 2 года назад

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.

@cwatson42785 2 года назад

That FBG butta

@immajusttuckminein8186 2 года назад

Fbg butta brought me here 😂

@vluezy 3 года назад

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

@carolynrossiter8141 Год назад

Always went to the one in mt prospect

@LIONTAMER3D Год назад

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

@charlienolan5594 3 года назад

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

@starlet5350 3 года назад

Wow.

@drjekelmrhyde 3 года назад

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

@charlienolan5594 3 года назад

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

@ed-sn9mb 2 года назад

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

@User-deadstrehhbv55776 2 года назад

italian beef and pepsi

@titusb792 2 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@zayzay2x_yt424 2 года назад

Who here from lil jay interview

@digbyfire5446 3 года назад

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

@trap8913 2 года назад

Butta Would Love this 😂😂😂

@garytaylor6293 2 года назад

FBG Butta must love this place 😂

@TeeJayEJ2_g37 2 года назад

Fbi* butta

@Lil67Chris 2 года назад

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

@grontelp77 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@dodgerstalkcentral87 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@souko3455 3 года назад

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

@compactg2918 Год назад

The FBG Butta special please

@jayrealwto 2 года назад

Fbg butta had his extra tosted with a large pepsi

@freefendii8833 2 года назад

😂😂😂😂

@glvbukz897 2 года назад

Fries drenched in mild sauce 😂

@LTSaboutit Год назад

Lmfao

@sensaitv5683 2 года назад

Where's the pepsi

@motivation14ministries70 3 года назад

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

@motivation14ministries70 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@punkgrl325 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

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

@ed-sn9mb 2 года назад

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

@985GEE 2 года назад

Don’t forget the Pepsi. this the same shxt gunna finna be eating

@TeeJayEJ2_g37 2 года назад

💀😂 butta

@DarkPit99Swell Год назад

The Whole YSL Eating This

@isaacrosier2077 2 года назад

This why Butta snitched on lil jay 😂🤦

@ParalyzedDreamer 2 года назад

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

@justinmix143 2 года назад

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 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

@@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.

@calbastian 3 года назад

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

@blissfulhumanoid9536 2 года назад

This sandwich looks absolutely amazing!

@emanueldoneda Год назад

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

@darreldupit 3 года назад

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

@stringbeans7342 3 года назад

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

@LIONTAMER3D 3 года назад

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

@flixo2545 Год назад

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!

@kurtdavidson4613 Год назад

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

@elusivetilborg3011 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 10 месяцев назад

I like how you used the word Sop

@Lostadvent 2 года назад

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.

@UberTankred 11 месяцев назад

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

@mshelton5036 2 года назад

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.

@agung08newbie22 3 года назад

So mouthwatering just by see it. 🤤 I'd love to taste them some day

@landimple95 3 года назад

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

@timothyomalley5228 3 года назад

Yes

@smellypatel5272 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

@@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

@theodoreboosalis 2 года назад

That's amazing. I love places like this.

@cozyboy-vv1yh 2 года назад

Italian beef and a pepsi, cant go wrong with that

@heavey006 3 года назад

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 2 года назад

Any other food recommendations??

@smithairrion1476 2 года назад

I totally agree

@smithairrion1476 2 года назад

@@rhkagePKMN gene and judes

@rhkagePKMN 2 года назад

@@smithairrion1476 thanks !

@cle-chi 2 года назад

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

@owendominique 3 года назад

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

@walkertongdee Год назад

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

@MixMastaCopyCat 5 месяцев назад

@@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

@ProfessorIgor 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

your over confidence will be your downfall.

@ProfessorIgor 2 года назад

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

@fglend73 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@ErinJoy-sh2qw Год назад

@@jon1819 yea, deff was annoying

@flavirufus 2 года назад

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

@michellebrown7714 Год назад

Al's would disagree

@52000rightwing 3 года назад

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

@lordot8665 3 года назад

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

@CountSalazar 3 года назад

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

@elusivetilborg3011 3 года назад

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

@CountSalazar 3 года назад

@@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.

@stacyneuman8619 3 года назад

OMG, I want one NOW,that looks so good😋

@thehalfpayprince4787 Год назад

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

@saradasilva8162 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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.

@youknow9092 3 года назад

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

@gryxz 3 года назад

johnnys beef is different from the rest 😳

@escanor7938 3 года назад

Especially Johnny Sins 😉

@juliendoyle6213 3 года назад

best italian beef in chicago 100%

@pepm3746 Год назад

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

@roadrunnadon9573 2 года назад

How could they not cover their Italian Ice ? That’s just as iconic as their beefs

@jasonmaysonet2686 3 года назад

I am so happy I didn't make a complete dork out of myself 🤣🤣 . Thanks Food Insider & Johnnies Beef!

@jamesambrocio 3 года назад

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

@ed-sn9mb 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@ed-sn9mb 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

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

@glorifiedtoasterwithlegs2294 2 года назад

@@ed-sn9mb hope she sees this bro

@huskerfan4life Год назад

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.

@dmr7356 Год назад

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.

@NoJaDj 3 года назад

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

@PrimeGaming10 3 года назад

Its 3 am and I'm hungry again 😓

@juicyneli89 3 года назад

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

@mikyles.1830 3 года назад

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

@lanttu6124 3 года назад

@@juicyneli89 its 7:33pm in finland

@mikyles.1830 3 года назад

7:34 pm exactly

@sheilalaw6665 Год назад

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

@theodorehaskins3756 2 года назад

Wow! Wow! Wow! I am so envious of people who live near that restaurant & if I am ever in Chicago, I am definitely going there! I simply love a good roast beef sandwich & that one really looks delicious! So good luck in keep up the business & always maintain your competitive edge by never revealing your secrets!

@julianpena144 Год назад

You gotta try it! Amazing! But don't call it a roast beef when you order it lol. Beef or Italian beef is fine when ordering. And it is nothing like a roast beef sandwich. Hope you get your wish someday

@kofManKan 3 года назад

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

@fat80832 3 года назад

one can only hope! literally hate her!

@aegistahl1835 3 года назад

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

@zeeshan4102 3 года назад

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

@deadbutworking 3 года назад

@@zeeshan4102 isn't halal more ruthless

@evilhutdug4665 3 года назад

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

@alansmlth7989 3 года назад

St Louis, Missouri. needs places like this.

@blamemenot 2 года назад

fbg butta

@ballparkjebusite Год назад

This is my late father’s childhood haunt. So good. The Italian ice is really good there too

@rickie5150 3 года назад

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 !!!