Great Italian Beef! There's a reason that S's has been around for years. Â A yummy juicy beef sandwich; what more can you ask for when you're trying to dig out of a hunger avalanche? Â
Try it. Â Or go back to Colorado & eat imported plants. Â Or Portchilllooos (and wait in the drive thru for 1/2 hour for boring fast food & waste gas)... Â Chow down!
The boy and I wound up here after seeing Alanis Morrisette at the Riviera theater. I wanted this place so we made the drive over. We were there after midnight and the place was still jumping!! Walking in I did feel kind of rushed because everyone behind the counter is just staring at you so I ordered quickly. I ordered a combo sandwich- the order takers says "dipped with hot peppers, and American cheese?" I thought to myself jokingly that she totally stereotyped my order. American cheese on a combo sounds disgusting to me. I want to actually taste the flavor of the meat without all those hot peppers and melted cheese and grease all over it!!! I also ordered a slice of sausage pizza. I really wanted pepperoni, but at that late night pepperoni starts a fire in my chest. #OhHellNo
I observed a lot of people ordering the Italian ice so I went for it. I wasn't sure what flavor so the order taker mixed me one with blueberry, strawberry, lemon, and it was very good! Least favorite flavor in the mix was the lemon though. Lets get down to business- the pizza was sooooo damn good! I tore that shit up! The combo sandwich I took one bite and gave the rest away. It didn't taste like much. I wanted to try the French fries but I had too much food as it was and decided I would go for them next time. I would definitely go back for the pizza.
Tried this place on a whim, when I was about to go back into the city. And after years of seeing this place from infrequently passing through the Cermak/Cicero intersection via car, or seeing it from (infrequently) when I've ridden the Pink Line to and from 54th/Cermak, the curiousity bug finally bit me, and I tried this out. Fearing the pizza would probably not be the thing to get here on a first visit(glancing at the hot pizza display, and having disappointing experiences at other places with similar pizza slice holders), I think I made the right choice in thinking this place would probably do a better job of making a beef sandwich.
The italian combo(sausage and italian beef, for those who aren't familiar with italian beef stand lingo) sandwich I got wasn't bad, but I was really disappointed with their fries. I really wish they could get a better fry recipe, personally. The italian iced lemon I got was fine, but I felt Johnnie's(Elmwood Park and Arlington Heights) is better. Finally, I felt it was overpriced more than I thought they should've charged for what I got(iced lemon, italian combo sandwich, and fries).
Much as I hate to say it, I wouldn't feel inclined to return anytime soon, though it wasn't so terrible I wouldn't return. They're open very late(till I think 1am everyday), so maybe much later I might come back and try one of the other italian ice flavors? Can't help but admit after going here, it really makes me jones for returning to Johnnie's.
*Note: cash only*
Ok, maybe I was expecting too much, but the beef was just ok. Â It was spicy, but don't know if it was the hot peppers or the au jus. Â Tho the sandwich was fully soaked, the beef was very dry! Â They don't even give you napkins unless you ask for them. Â Ordered a regular soda, which was a small size filled with ice. Â The best item was the pickle! Â I'd go back just for that. Â The place is very small inside, with just a counter for about 6-8 people. Â All in all, I didn't really enjoy the total experience.
Review Source:I wouldn't come here for a good slice of pizza. The Italian beefs are ok; lacks flavor for my taste. Italian ice is good, they have a variety of flavors. OK cheese fries. I have to say, there's a black guy usually at the register and a Hispanic guy that takes orders. Both need to work on their attitudes. One is rude, the other a perv. Overall, it's an ok place to pick up a quick bite. If you don't have a closer place to pick from.
Review Source:Cool guys here nothing but straight up good service
Damn good Beef and oh so sloppy if you get it dipped be ready with the paper towels not napkins :)
also the Sausage pizza is good lots of cheese just call ahead 15 minutes and it is ready when you get there, I also love there Italian Ice
like others have said cash only though
I can only base this review on the pizza, and perhaps at some point I'll try the beef sandwich. Â I ordered a slice of sausage, and took a seat in one of the stools located along the window. It was okay, nothing to brag about. Â It didn't really have a lot of pizza sauce, and it probably dried up sitting in the "pizza revolver". Â It was a bit greasy, as it took a handful of napkins to soak up the cheese grease. Â I give this two stars only because the service was fast, I could pay in cash, then eat and run.
Review Source:Best Beefs in town!!
I tried something new this year. Â For some major parties I hosted, I catered Scatchell's Italian Beefs. Â My guests loved them! I had people asking for 2nd and 3rd servings and even a sandwich to take home. Yay!! Â Success.
Their beef is sliced thin, and the broth/juice is seasoned perfectly. Â I tried other beef sandwiches after my events and the taste or texture was not even close to what Scatchell's is.
I followed my own suggestion this time.
I had two italian beefs, hot and wet.
I got a lot of beef. It was falling out of the sandwiches. This time, it gave me napkins. But it should have forks and spoons available. (Maybe it does - but I did not ask for those.) I looked crude scooping up the hot peppers with my hand. But they were good, they were mine, and I was going to have them.
For its location, and its pricing, I can now give Scatchell's the fifth star. Nice going, people.
The venue has installed *two* flat screen televisions, subscribed to Comcast. (!) They're tuned to sports programs.
I love this place. When my mother comes in to visit from Pennsylvania this has to be our first stop, for real Chicago food.
I always have the combo, but I've heard good things about the beef with cheese and giardineire.
Fast service, cash only, and they have a tip jar. How much more Chicago beef stand can you be.
NEGATIVE!!!!!
I did not have a chance to eat any food from this place. This is my story.
I went to Scatchell's. I was standing in line for seven minutes and the guy that was taking the orders looked over me and started to take an order from another guy. I told him off of course. The guy act like he could not speak English...why you are running the register. He told me that the order line was on the right and pick up on the left. OK, I can understand that...so how hard is it for you to say...Ma'am...can you move to the right.
No he just looked at my studpidly and went on to the next customer. I told him off along with his manager and left it at that.
I imagine the food is good...because those FATTY beef hotdogs looked delicious on the rolling pan, but NOPE. I am from the South and I am used to good customer service and at Scatchell's that day...it was the worse.
I may try again in late 2009, but other then that I will get my hotdogs somewhere else.
This is a tiny place that is right on the border of Cicero and Chicago on Cermak. Â My husband first took me here when we were like 16, as soon as he got a car, so I have been going there off and on for the last 9 years! Â Wow...that just made me feel old!! Â This place is known for their Italian beef and homemade giardiniera. Â They also have all your normal items like hot dogs, pizza, fries and also homemade Italian ice. Â My husband likes their beef and I usually get their hot dogs because I am partial to Portillo's beef! Â Also you can either eat inside, where you stand at a small counter while being stared at by the creepy guys that work there, or you can take it to go. Â We have done both, but if I have ever gone alone...I always take it to go! Â I want to say, too, that they are either open 24 hrs., or very late, I can't remember. Â But it is worth a try if you are looking for a late night place to get some good, greasy food!
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