best Italian Sausage I ever Had
 

I had the Italian Sausage sandwich, and my wife had the Gyro. The Sausage had great flavor, and it was Char Broiled. I had the hot peppers on my sandwich. Honest to god, I dont know who does the portions there, but my piece of sausage had to be 10", and the bread was hot, fresh, and crisp. After reading the other comments about the bread being to wet, I ordered my juice on the side, used it all up, and asked for more, the cashier gave me another one "no Charge" and said to me, "oh, I think your turning into a Chicagoan with a smile". Next time I am going to order it wet, I love the gravy they have. My wife loved the gyro. I dont like them, but she said it was the best she ever had..

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I was surprised to learn that Big City does not make Chicago deep dish pizza.

Big City Italian Beef Sandwiches
 

I'm from Chgo and Big City has the Best Italian Beef Sandwiches. You need to have them wet with sweet peppers. That is suburp. The bread holds the wetness of the beef and it is a great sandwich. I'm so happy you guys opened. I loved my Chgo Italian beef. Thanks for a great sandwich.

Chiromom and Oldguy,

Where in Chicago are you from? That is my hometown also. Great to see more Chicago people on this board. Mabe you would like to join the Chicago natives social group on this forum??? Check it out.

westmont and palos hills...:pepper2:

Very Good!
 

Welcome fellow Chicagoan! Originally from Cicero, than lived the past 18 years in Bloomingdale, near Schaumburg.

The man that started Big City Diner was or his family was originally from the Cicero/Berwyn area. I spoke to him and his family used to have a very popular beefstand called Novi's on Ogden Ave. So, needless to say, I was very happy when they opened.

Although I think he brought down the spices a bit for the seniors, still great sandwiches!!! I love it! Nonie and I go there whenever she's in town! Yummm! :icon_hungry:

p.s. And soon she's be a frog!!!! Yeah!!!:pepper2:

I understand that the location on 466 near Wal-Mart has closed due to the economy. May reopen when the snowbirds return.

Only location now open is in Spanish Springs.

Nonie,
I'm from Downers Grove and Burr Ridge.:o

I have a old menu, that was for a pound of beef, and 4 Italian rolls... 4 big sandwiches, that comes out to about $3.25 per sandwich...good deal to me.

Big City Grill
 

Had my first Italian Beef Sandwich yesterday. Wonderful. Fries were hot and tasty. Good service.

New to TV
 

I just returned to Bolingbrook after ten days in TV. What a great place! Bought a home in Summerville while I was there and will be moving on 11/2. I have a Portillo's about a mile from here. Do I have any takeout requests?

Born and raised in Chicago. Grew up on the East Side (107th and Avenue H). Also lived in South Shore, downtown (South Loop) and on da Nort Side. Also lived in Romeoville, Crown Point, IN and Lansing. OK, so I'm a gypsy...

The video on page 8 posted by zcaveman is from Al's Beef on Taylor Street. They make a great sandwich. Also no one mentioned Mr Beef on Orleans. Many say that's the best beef in the city. I used to live near both. I rate them a tie.

I'll stuff myself before I move down, but when I'm finally hungry again, I'll definitely try Big City Grill.

(Be nice to me - this is my virgin post)