Jay's Beef - Harwood Heights

This is certainly one of the best places for delicious Italian beef, second only to Portillo's. I love their Italian beef and have visited many times. However, last month I ordered it for delivery, and I was disappointed with how it arrived—visually unappealing and not very tasty. I had chosen delivery that day simply because it was too cold to go out. Recently, I decided to visit the restaurant in person and ordered the same Italian beef. I found that the food tasted much better when eaten on-site—hot, freshly cooked, and genuinely flavorful. The staff here are friendly, and the atmosphere is pleasant, making for a really enjoyable experience. If you're considering ordering from this place, I highly recommend dining in rather than opting for delivery for a much better experience.

This fast food restaurant never fails to impress, as the food remains just as delightful as I remember. It's been some time since my last visit, and I’m thrilled to share that my experience was both enjoyable and memorable. I came with my family, and we had a wonderful time. The establishment was clean and created the perfect atmosphere for us. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. We tried a variety of dishes and enjoyed every single one of them. The food came out quickly, and we devoured it just as fast. I genuinely can’t complain about any of the offerings; everything was delicious. My personal favorites are definitely their hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. I also really appreciate their fries, which are perfectly seasoned—not too salty, just the way I like them. Most importantly, like many other restaurants, they offer fair and reasonable prices, especially considering the current economic situation. The value for the quality of food you receive is excellent.

I had been wanting to visit this restaurant for a while, and I finally got the chance to go, and it did not disappoint. I ordered an Italian Beef dipped sandwich and some fries to go. I’m a big fan of their fries, but they were a bit on the salty side. The beef was quite good. It's been a long time since I had a beef sandwich, so I'm not sure how it compares to others, but it's definitely good enough to make my list of top places to visit. I plan to come back a few more times to be sure, but I would definitely recommend it.

We moved around the corner from this place in 1979 (back when it truly was, just a shack). Only ever really had hot dogs or beef, but even after moving away, 35 'ish years later, I still seek out this place when I 'm in the area. Their prices are reasonable (especially considering how much food they give you). I think I 've seen all generations (starting with great grandpa the referee), and the staff has always been efficient (not 'southern hospitality friendly, but down to business quick). I 've visited a few of the other locations pretty much same experience at those as well.

Oh my gosh, I have not had such a Great Beef sandwich in a long time. The Gardiner is so fresh and crispy. Your taste buds will love you! Friendly customer service.