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WGN’s best beef bracket – Johnnie’s out first round??


If I see this then you have to too

by chitalianick

43 Comments

  2. mmchicago

    Bracket competitions are the lowest form of food appreciation.

  3. ReverendHambone

    Al’s over Luke’s renders this list incompetent

  4. PuddinPacketzofLuv

    Yeah, never go by these bullshit reviews.

    Think I’m gonna walk to Johnnie’s for lunch.

  5. JuicyJfrom3

    That can’t be the Little Joe’s on Taylor street, can it?

  6. mike_stifle

    And I have never heard of “Bob-O’s”.

  7. RoyalAltruistic970

    The fact that Buona made it to the final four is a travesty.

  8. saintpauli

    Carm’s isn’t even on there. It’s the best beef in Little Italy.

  9. PurpleVomit

    There was a post about this like a month ago and Buona got in trouble for vote manipulation. Idk if this is different or not…

  10. wags9526

    Serelli has the best beef hands down. It’s not even close.

  12. borla78

    The Duck Inn’s beef sandwich is incredible as well. Lots and lots of mistakes on this.

  13. windycityiron

    Mostly a commentary on GN listeners, not the beef.

  15. BathTubBand

    Mr Beef is not good. The au jus is just water. They only give you a few skimpy napkins. After eating that gross table is soaked. Want some more napkins? They treat you like you didn’t just hand them $20 for a sandwich and a pop. I hate being covered in au jus. It belongs inside me.

  17. ENGR_ED

    Because of this bracket I feel I need to try more of the beefs on this list especially little Joe’s. Tried portillos and Johnnies on back to back days and portillos was bland by comparison.

  20. YouEnjoyMySlaps

    Johnnie’s out first round means this is fake news

  21. Transgenderwookie

    That’s fucking blasphemy… imo Johnnie’s is the best beef we have. I’m a cheesy beef guy, Johnnie’s is so fucking good that I don’t even need cheese to enjoy it. Buona sucks ass, I think they manufacture their shitty spices in a hobby lobby restroom.

  22. Maximum-Coach-9409

    So I’m the only asshole who likes Buona. I grew up down the block from the original location and knew no other until I was like 12. I will die on this hill.

  24. OhFuuuccckkkkk

    The fact that Johnnie’s got voted out at the first round tells me everything I need to know about this bracket and the windowlickers who voted in it.

  26. NJFB2188

    Tony’s! As others mentioned, I’m surprised to see Buona as high as it is as it’s just an okay beef sandwich, at best.

  27. LogCurrent4918

    Buona tells me this entire list is trash.

  28. benmo99

    Insane but also… is Little Joe’s good? Never thought to stop in.

  30. ILLStatedMind

    Beef Shack isn’t what you’d expect from a “Beef”,
    it’s more a take on an Italian Beef done proper

  33. Hops2591

    Is Fat Ricky’s actually better than Pop’s?

  34. galactickerfuffle

    Good lord, Portillo’s beef is flat out bad! So is Buona.

    Al’s or Johnnie’s or nothing.

  35. jasonology09

    Both Bob-O’s and Buona are not good, and Mr. Beef is just ok. Those three being in the final four already make this list garbage.

  36. SuitableFortune5015

    Buona you fucking suck, I’d rather eat a hot dog dipped in ketchup.

  37. RocketManMercury

    I believe it’s since Johnnie’s is overrated.

  38. TandBusquets

    What Freddy’s are they talking about? Freddy’s Pizza in Cicero?

  39. mayormike1982

    Nicky’s on Division/Paulina is low key delicious. Easy order, outdoor seating, no bells or whistles, well priced, nice peeps. How’d they get snubbed?

  40. HookFE03

    windy city gyro. dipped, wrapped in a bread bag.

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