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Novi's Beef & Catering has been an founded landmark on the S side of Chicago since the early 1960s. Since then, we've been recognized for our outstanding food in such publications as Chicago magazine and the Suburban Life newspapers. Collette and Bob, the head chefs of the restaurant, prepare your food daily.
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Belinda Rodriguez
May 29, 2022
You could never go wrong at Novi's. Everything they serve is amazing. Starting with their Italian beefs. Mouth watering and they are very generous with their portions. Employees: whatever the owner is doing, keep it up. Their employees are so nice and pleasant, from the cooks to the cashier's. Very friendly! Also, the place is always clean.
Ruthann
May 20, 2022
Always a problem with order when you go thru drive thru. I ask for a super soaked beef sandwich and don't get it the way I like it but when I go inside and ask for it super soaked I get it the way I like it. Two weeks ago they didn't put the fries in our order. Gonna look for another place.
Fastcashandpawn
May 15, 2022
In this day and age it's nice to see a restaurant being very liberal in piling on the MEAT! Oh so tasty! They made my beef exactly how I like it! When I picked up the sandwich I thought I was picking up a dumbbell. The fries are old school hand cut potatoes. Don't miss out and make your way over to Novis
Ryan F.
Apr 29, 2022
I've been here a couple times and it will definitely be a frequent stop for me in the future. The have options galore on their menu, even have vegetarian options, if you are looking for something like that. The entrees that I have had there are their cheeseburger and gyro. The cheeseburger was an actual burger, if you understand what I'm saying.

Like it isn't a value menu McDouble. It looks like a proper restaurant burger piled high with fresh tomatoes and onions. Their gyro was one of the best I have had. They give a lot of deliciously seasoned beef and again fresh onions. The only negative/neutral experience was their fries. They seemed to be fried before hand and heated upon request.

Like the majority weren't all crispy and hot. They weren't bad, they actually were seasoned really well. They're just not as good as the other things on their menu, but they definitely have the potential to be as good as everything else. They do make up for it with their homemade cookies and brownies however, which are very delicious!
Scott M.
Apr 08, 2022
Still my favorite beef around, but do yourself a favor and order a meatball with mozz next time you are there. An unsung hero on that menu board. Warning that you may have to take a shower afterwards as they can be very messy, but oh so good!
Niki G.
Feb 08, 2022
AMAZING! Very good! Loved it! 1st time and I never knew what I was missing out! By far the best beef I have had. You all need to try this Jem! Novi's keep up the great job!
Patricio Martinez
Feb 04, 2022
1st time here. I ordered a 6 inch beef combo for my self and cheeseburger combo for my son. I asked if they could make the beef a 9 inch and they were happy to do it. Both the beef and cheeseburger were excellent and service was great. Definitely will be back.
Marilynn V.
Jan 25, 2022
The food is great. But please don't drive off without fully checking your order. EVERY single time our order is wrong. missing sausage. Missing orders of fries. asked for something and got the complete opposite. Etc. I did call 2 times in separate occasions to let them know before posting this as well. I really hope they can do something about all those small mistakes that add up.
Isaac Orcutt
Jan 23, 2022
Outstanding and unique Italian beef. Hot gardianara was really hot and very tasty. The beef was plenty big and had a more herbal flavor than a typical beef.maybe fennel? Fries were tasty and had a nice sweetness to them. Really unique and tasty experience!
Marcela Porras
Jan 16, 2022
Best 10 napkin beef ever! House giardiniera is spectacular! Fresh made fries compliment order! Good prices as well
Miguel H.
Jan 11, 2022
Really good food, came here for years. They only suck at salting their damn sidewalks, so in other words they don't care about you? It's like they forgot people walk too.
Patricia Mitchell
Dec 24, 2021
Been going here for decades for the great Italian Beef and Sausage. However the new menu and drive thru are a game changer. Felt like having a cheeseburger and fries. It was fantastic, they have all the toppings, even grilled onions, the bun is fantastic and they are huge. My family loved it! Would highly recommend and will try other items! Will never have a chain restaurant burger again.
Natalie C.
Nov 18, 2021
Spend $100 on food. Missing Combo and fry got home and went back still missing combo. Only got beef. For price should have Ben better organized.
SevenStangVids
Sep 26, 2021
WOW. This may be one of the best beef sandwiches I have ever had. It is right up there with Al's beef. First time customer here. The customer service was very friendly. It was only 20$ for a big beef sandwich, huge serving of fresh hot tasty fries, mozzeralla sticks, and a HUGE container of macaroni salad. All of which was delicious. I can't believe I've passed by this place so many times without even knowing it was there. If you are in the area, I HIGHLY recommend to stop in and grab a beef sandwich. This is Chicago done right!
Mabiti C.
Sep 16, 2021
I never really leave reviews but i felt like i just had to my 1st time trying them i bad a beef it was good my second time a soon as i opened my food i noticed right away a long strand of hair I'm amazed they didn't notice it was unmissable so unfortunately i don't think i will be eating here again but my experience shouldn't stop you just check your food i would suggest and i mean really check.
Jessica P.
Aug 14, 2021
HORRIBLE WORKERS. This one worker, needs to shave or something because he's looking like the cinnamon stick from apple jacks, not to mention how incredibly rude he is, not to mention he needs to keep his bush of a hair pulled back or even a haircut since I found HAIR IN MY FOOD.
Vince T.
Jul 12, 2021
Just had a run in with the "supposed" owner right now. There window service was horrible with either teenage kids or even younger(wonder if they even had work permits) and they gave me my food after I was discussing with the servers which bags had which contents. We talked for awhile and then they forgot to give me my receipt and credit card. thinking ok I got everything, usually you get your credit card back right away and then later the receipt when they give your food.

So I had to rush back to get my credit card while my food got cold. Owner says my fault for driving off but I was there for quite awhile. So I wanted compensation since my food was now cold, a dessert something. He just shouted and scolded me like a little rich kid brat and said I don't want you coming back here. So that's how it values customers. Which is fine cuz their product has been going downhill anyways. Just drove thru cuz it was convenient at the time, won't ever go back. The owner was a real ***hole.
Jason G.
Jun 26, 2021
Best beef in berwyn. no competition. and buona isn't even close. the giardiniera is totally different from any other Chicagoland beef stand - it's more of a chunky chili oil with pepper flakes in olive oil. but it works!
Victor A.
May 16, 2021
This is the second time this happens to me here at this place. They are so rude and they want to charge you for a mistake they made. After they charge you once. I don't ever want to come and eat here. And then after I leave they are still yelling rude remarks to me because they are upset I said something about the mistake they made on my order. I hope they fix their attitude in this establishment.
Mylo B.
Apr 03, 2021
I stopped by today since I was in the neighborhood and always loved Novi's beef. The beef sandwich I had today was good but what happened to the totally unique spicy flavor it used to have? I guess I'm spoiled with all the choices for Italian beef in Chicago. Maybe there are new owners or a new recipe or something, I'm disappointed. The fries used to be good as well but now are just tasteless. Might be my last trip and I will have to live on memories of beefs past.
Kenneth L.
Mar 27, 2021
Sad to say they become overpriced for snack sized meals. 3 stars just because the food is good just terribly portion sizes
Christopher S.
Mar 14, 2021
I have ordered the beef and burger from this place and is absolutely delicious. The beef sandwich has lots of flavor and you won't be disappointed after eating it. Fries aren't too bad either!
Efrain Quiroz
Feb 03, 2021
The food was okay nothing special like I thought it would be. Tasted better beefs. Don't try the tacos, not good had square cheese cold in it tasted wrong.
Mujtastik M.
Sep 21, 2020
By far the best beef, sausage and Chicago style food anywhere. Highest quality meats and homemade giardiniera is the best anywhere. My favorite place around here.
Domingo C.
Apr 10, 2020
Just went to the new drive thru and order some cheeseburger meals and a combo first after paying they forgot my drinks then called but didnt want to drive back to pickup drinks but then started eating cheeseburgers and found them pink and raw in center never had this problem before drive thru not sure i will return
Matt G.
Sep 02, 2019
Oh man, it's not often that I gush. This place is excellent, everything I've had has been delicious from the hand made shakes to the homemade deserts, and of course some of the finest beef and sausage entrees I've ever enjoyed. Staff are friendly, helpful, jovial and remember you. Just one of those hard to heat hometown favorites type places. Go and try anything, you won't be disappointed.
Chris L.
Aug 13, 2019
Still the undisputed best Italian beef and sausage sandwich in my opinion. Same location since the 70's? Great spices on the beef. I love Portillo's and Al's too, but Novi's is the king in my opinion.
Jose C.
Jun 28, 2017
I come to Novis if not once per week it's once every 2 weeks. They have their own distinct flavor for their beef and their giardiniera is incredible. Very crunchy and overall makes for a spicy Italian beef. The spices in the beef, ordering dipped and the bread holds up just about every time. You can never go wrong with Novis. The staff is friendly, and the food comes out very quick just like any beef or hot dog place should be.