Italian Beef Sandwiches
House-made beef slow-roasted for 5 hours with Italian spices and fresh-cut to order.
- Available as combo or individual sandwich
- Wet or dry preparation options
⭐ 3 (83 reviews)
Visibility: 44/100NR Smokehouse specializes in homemade Italian beef with a 5-hour slow-roasting process and house-made spice blends. While customers praise the quality of the beef and chicken gyros, some note concerns about pricing structure and service consistency. The restaurant appeals to locals seeking authentic Chicago-style sandwiches with traditional preparation methods.
Based on 83 customer reviews
Address: 7501 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546, USA
Parking: Strip mall parking lot available
Peak times: Weekday lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
Nearby neighborhoods: North Riverside, Brookfield, Forest Park
Nearby landmarks: Near North Riverside Park Mall, Close to Des Plaines River, Off Harlem Avenue corridor
House-made beef slow-roasted for 5 hours with Italian spices and fresh-cut to order.
Chicken gyros and chicken pita sandwiches with fresh toppings and house sauces.
Freshly prepared chicken wings with signature seasoning.
Double cheeseburgers and hand-cut fries served fresh.
⭐ 3 out of 5
83 total reviews
Mixed reviews with praise for food quality but concerns about service consistency. 14 reviews in last 6 months.
“After having the Italian beefs here, I could never go anywhere else. I was told by the owner that the beef was homemade. They cover their slab of beef in Italian spices, oven roasted for about 5 hours, and then pulled out to be cut into thin slices with a deli cutter. He even showed me when he had a beef cooking in their oven; it smelled so good! The prices are not what they used to be, but so worth it. My sister has been eating their chicken gyros for some time, which are also tasty when paired with their honey mustard sauce. And the hotwings!! So good!!”
— Avil Mar“Stopped by while shopping bought 2 chicken pitas with everything with cheese and peppers on the side. They forgot to add the cheese and when we went back the young lady at the register had a complete ATTITUDE then proceeded to tell me we didn’t charge you for it that it was $3 for 2 slices. Which is fine but why the attitude???? I see now why we was the only ones at the counter. So many businesses don’t know that 1st person of contact can make or break your business”
— AD Andrews“When I ordered a combo of a double cheeseburger and fries it looked great. But that is all that was good about it. My first bite on the burger was fine but then it started tasting disgusting. The fries needed salt and I feel like they were too thick. It kind of made me upset because the food looked good and all but didn't taste good especially for the price on it too. I probably won't order from this place again anytime soon.”
— Robinhood“An Italian beef combo by itself is $8.79. A small fry is $2.79 and a large drink is $2.95. This brings it to a total of $14.53 before tax. The same size fries and drink are included in a combo meal. But the price of a combo meal is $16.59 before taxes. So if ordering, just order sides separate. The fries are not even good. Thanks for listening.”
— Eddie NovoaWe slow-roast our beef for 5 hours with house-made Italian spices and cut it fresh to order with a deli slicer.
Yes, though individual items may sometimes be more economical than combo pricing - feel free to ask about options.
Our chicken gyros come with fresh toppings and our signature honey mustard sauce, with cheese and peppers available.
We focus primarily on meat specialties, but can prepare items without meat upon request.
The owner is often happy to show customers the roasting process and explain our traditional preparation methods.
Status: Open now
Peak hours: Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm
Prep schedule: Daily 5-hour beef roasting
Popular today: Italian beef, Chicken gyros
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