Where's the (Italian) Beef? Tell Us Who Serves Your Favorite to Win a $50 Gift Card
This week your local editors tried Italian beef sandwiches in Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox. The place with the most reader reviews and comments wins, and by participating you can get a shot at winning a $50 gift card to a local restaurant.
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Italian Beef at Frankfort Meats and Deli
I always forget that Frankfort Meats and Deli isn't simply a great shop to buy pork chops, steaks and other cuts. The place also has some mean sandwiches. I ordered the Italian beef—topped with mozzarella—and it was quite the lunch offering. The beef was cooked perfectly, and the au jus was a tasty touch. And make sure you're hungry, because it is one, big sandwich.
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For this week's Chowdown Showdown, local editors Joe Vince (Frankfort), Paul Dailing (Mokena) and Michael Sewall (New Lenox) tried Italian beef sandwiches in their respective Patch towns.
Our reviews are in the photo captions above, but to truly give a restaurant the title of "Most-Loved Italian been sandwich in the Lincoln-Way Area," we need your help. Here's what you can do:
- Comment: Leave comments below to show support for your favorite fried chicken.
- Upload photos: Click "Add Photos & Video" near the photos above and upload a shot of your favorite Italian beef sandwich. Tell us where it's from in the caption.
- Review: You can write a review in the business directory to let us know they've got great Italian beef sandwich. Click on the names of the restaurants below to write your review.
The restaurant that gets the most positive reviews, comments and photos added between now and noon Sunday, April 1, will be named the winner.
Frankfort
Are we missing any? Tell us in the comments section and find it in the Frankfort Patch Places business directory.
New Lenox
- AJ's Hot Dogs & Gyros
- Badda Bing's
- Charleston's
- Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
- Little Joe's
- Paisano's
- Papa Joe's
- Pizza King
- Pizza Mia!
Are we missing any? Tell us in the comments section and find it in the New Lenox Patch Places business directory.
Mokena
- Aurelio's Pizza
- Beggars Pizza
- Giordano's
- Nancy's Pizza
- Nick's Steakhouse
- PJ's Restaurant
- Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage
- Post Game Pub and Sedona Grill
- Tony's Villa Rosa
Are we missing any? Tell us in the comments section and find it in the Mokena Patch Places business directory.
In This article
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Frankfort Meats & Deli
11 S White St, Frankfort, IL (Located in the Trolley Barn) -
Hot Grill
7818 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL -
Kismet
7805 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL -
Mickey's Gyros
63 Bankview Dr, Frankfort, IL -
Rosie's Gyros
21206 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL -
AJ's Hot Dogs & Gyros
342 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL
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Badda Bing's Italian Beef & Sausage
2001 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox, IL -
Charleston's Bar & Grill
2101 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox, IL -
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
2021 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox, IL -
Little Joe's
1300 N Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL -
Paisano's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
348 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL -
The Original Papa Joe's
400 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL -
Pizza King
123 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL -
Pizza Mia!
830 Laraway Rd, New Lenox, IL -
Aurelio's Pizza
19836 Wolf Rd, Mokena, IL -
Beggars Pizza
9515 191st St, Mokena, IL -
Giordano's of Mokena
11400 Lincoln Hwy, Mokena, IL -
Nancy's Pizza
19803 la Grange Rd, Mokena, IL -
Nick's The Steak House
19634 la Grange Rd, Mokena, IL -
P J Stevens
19414 la Grange Rd, Mokena, IL -
Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage
11336 Lincoln Hwy, Mokena, IL -
Post Game Pub & Sedona Grill
9630 Willow Ln, Mokena, IL -
Tony's Villa Rosa Pizza
11104 Front St, Mokena, IL -
Enrico's
21027 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
Dottie
6:31 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
How could you not include Enricos in the Frankfort section??? They have been serving the best Italian beef in the area since the 1970s!!
Tracy
6:44 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
I'm with Dottie, how could you leave Enricos off the list? There is no one better than them in Frankfort. Two Gyros places make the list, but not Enricos. Very disappointing Joe. Go get a beef sandwich and realize the failure in this list. I'll even buy the sandwich for you.
Dottie
7:41 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Absolutely, Tracy! No one fixes them with the grilled garlic bread the way Enricos does. Yum!
Kimberly
7:50 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
The Creamery in New Lenox has a really good beef sandwich, add on the sweet green peppers .....and its a great beef sandwich!!
Paul Dailing
8:05 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Whoops. Enrico's has been added. And you thought the "Are we missing any? Tell us in the comments section" bit was just space-filler. :)
Dottie
8:46 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Thanks Paul!
Tracy
9:32 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Yay!!
Mary
10:08 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
what about Pops? Awesome beef!!!
Salvo Buonafed
12:09 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Original Mr Beef
Chicago is known for pizza,hot dogs,and beef sandwiches. You can argue on who has the best pizza and hot dogs but when it comes to the best beef sandwich,the Original Mr. Beef wins hands down.
I've had Duke's in Bridgeport,IL ,Al's Beef,Mr. Beef on Orleans,Mr. Beef on Harlem and many other beef stands in Chicago and suburbs but this is my favorite.
The beef is always sliced thin, no fat or gristle,and served on good french bread. The juice has the right amount of spices. They have good hot and mild peppers served on the side or on your sandwich.
Michael
1:03 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Pop's in Mokena is simply the best. They cook their own beef from scratch. No pre-bought stuff like scalas or papa charlies. Top it off with their homemade Hot Mix and dip it, and there isnt any better!!!
Bob
7:28 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Johnnie's Beef Elmwood Park on North Ave. Best beef in Chicago Area hands down!!
Sue N.
7:25 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
In Frankfort, my top picks for Italian Beef Sandwiches would be Kismet's, Rosie's then Brown's Chicken!
N Yan
8:30 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
From those listed, Badda Bing has a decent beef. Pizza Mia also typically has good beef. Pops is okay as well. However, I'm most a fan of Fox's beef :)
S.Pike
10:53 pm on Monday, March 26, 2012
Ok the Cheef from Rosati's is the best. love it!!
Joseph Mikota
1:57 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Badda Bing's Italian Beef is AWESOME, where can you get an awesome beef sandwich, fries and a drink for $6.99? Affordable enough to bring the whole family.
Chicagoan
2:54 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
"Enrico's" has my vote.... the best beef ever on a large toasted garlic bread with sweet peppers, melted mozzarella and a side of their delicious au jus and some pepperoncini's and then I am a happy camper!!!!
I am beyond thrilled that Portillo's is coming to New Lenox this fall!!!!!
Matty Krylowicz
9:22 am on Friday, March 30, 2012
Although I'm from New Lenox I make the drive out to Mokena's Pop's for a good beef sandwich. So they have my vote. However, if I don't feel like making the drive Ranch Frosties has darn good beef. I recommend it ;)
Raymond Stawick
10:13 am on Friday, March 30, 2012
RPS
Badda Bings great beef and juice. The best I ever had.
Serge Storms - I Follow No One
12:47 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
In New Lenox...It's Badda Bings. Great for catering as well!
In Mokena...Pop's (I think they use sourdough bread which adds to the flavor)
P K
8:09 am on Monday, April 2, 2012
Portillo's is THE best!!...Can't wait for construction in New Lenox to begin!!!
Chicagoan
10:01 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
When is Enrico's coming back? I miss their beef sandwich and their vegetable soup! I MISS YOU ENRICO'S!!!!!