Step up to the window at Johnnie’s Beef and you can feel the electricity in the line. Everyone is whispering strategies about wet, dipped, or juice on the side like they are calling plays.
You will watch sandwiches get baptized in gravy and realize this is serious business. If you love Chicago beef culture, this tiny cash only legend will grab you by the taste buds and not let go.
The Classic Italian Beef, Your Way
At Johnnie’s Beef, the ritual starts with the question you will hear shouted down the line: dry, juicy, or dipped. The classic Italian beef is tender, deeply seasoned, and piled on a sturdy roll that holds more than you think.
You decide the splash factor, and suddenly it feels like calling the final shot…