Bubby’s Beefs and Red Hots

Gave this place a try based on reviews and it didn’t disappoint. I had the beef sandwich lunch combo and it was fantastic. I normally would rate Portillos as the best beef sandwich, but Bubby’s might have them beat this time. The sandwich is packed with a generous amount of beef and the basket of fries that come with the combo is enormous. Everything tasted great and I will definitely be going back again. Highly recommend this place.

It’s really hard for me to stray from portillos but since I’m new to the area, I decided to give this place a shot.
The beef was nice and juicy. It has some good flavor, a little different than I’m used to but still good. They forgot my hot peppers which I am sure would have made it a little better since I love spice.
The fries were awesome! Not many beef places offer the fresh cut fries so this was great.
Overall the food was really good. The guy taking the orders was very friendly and has an awesome Elvis impression. I would definitely come back.

The owner Andy is a considerable asset. He developed a piece of genius called «The Bubby’s Special» it’s really the only thing he needs to have on the menu. His business should just sustain on the greatness of this Italian Beef sandwich, topped with Majestical home made meatballs and marinara sauce alone. Don’t forget the hot peppers and to «dip the ends»
I want to sleep in a basket of those fries like one would in a hammock.

FANTASTIC FOOD, SERVICE, AND ENVIRONMENT. This place (owner and worker wise) is very friendly. The food never disappoints. Great chicken fingers & FANTASTIC homemade fries! Great treat, 6 stars out of 5!

I usually get the hot dogs. Good hot dogs great fries. I tried the Italian beef the lastt ime I was there and it was great. Better than Johnies in my opinion. It’s a little more money but Bubbys give you more beef. The owner is very friendly.

Great bread + thinly shaved beef + nicely seasoned + artfully put together = GREAT CHICAGO BEEF! Also, they are extremely nice and make sure they put it together to your liking.

Dude. Seriously. If you don’t want all the muss and fuss of Portillo’s this is your place. The Italian Beef was spot on. Huge basket of fries (wasn’t a large). Basically a hole in the wall strip mall beef, dog, and sausage joint. Average cost about $ 8-​$ 10 for meal with fries and drink. I don’t mind when the food is this good. Was mostly clean. Owner is super friendly. Can’t wait to go back and try more things. Especially the grilled salami sandwich. I do wish they had chips if you aren’t in the mood for the heavy fries. A+.

Wow. When I read the other reviews before posting this one, I was wondering if I was at the same place as the others.
Had a hot dog with fries and it just did not do it for me. The dog was average at best and the fries were just ugh. Tasted like old fries in old oil. Sad but true.
I found the price for a hot dog and fries at $ 3.79 before tax so high. Make it $ 4.17 with tax for a skinny dog with fries.
Service was friendly so that’s a plus.
Many better hot dog joints around than here. Can’t speak for the other menu items, just the hot dogs.
Cheers to all

5stars for service. In Chicagoland most beefs are just beefs. I still think Portillos Buona and Mr Beef have the best beefs in Chicagoland with Portillos ahead of them all. I just tried the Bubby special. It is meatballs italian beef red sauce mozz and I got it with sweet peppers dipped juicy. The flavor was damn good. I couldnt pinpoint a flavor whether it was the meatballs beef or sauce but ot was damn good. The fries are absolutely awesome. It was a very heavy meal. I would really loce to try the meatball sandwich and the italian beef because combined they were awesome. Now I need to review them seperate because I can never find a good meatball sandwhich. I have a feeling id really enjoy Bubbys. Overall a good experience. The best thing about the place is the owner is there everyday and hasnt missed a day in 12 years. They are closed Sat and Sund. The owners presence and ability to provide customer care immediately when you walk up to the counter is rare and awesome. I will absolutely return to review more of the menu. Great sandwich.

I’m a fan. I avoided it for years but stopped in because i needed some new. the owner and staff is great and the food is better.

It was the best Polish sausage I had every had. It was the Ditka Polish from Vienna Beef. It was the third Polish sausage i had eaten that week and this was easily the best one of the three local places I tried. The fries are fresh cut.

I have been a Bubby’s Customer for quite some time. Absolutely the BEST fresh cut fries in the Chicago area. AWESOME Vienna Natural Casing Hot Dogs. And yes they even serve catsup! The ULTIMATE Chicago Hot Dog experience!

Well I have been looking for a good vienna hot dog in Elk Grove Village for a long time and been disappointed many times but finally found it at Bubby’ s. The owner told me he’s been in town for 11years. Tucked away in a strip mall this place is great the owner has been there over seeing things both times I stopped in and is friendly and thankful for the business. My daughter loved the hand dipped milkshake and fresh cut fries. Well worth stoping in.

Outstanding lunch place. The owner is super friendly and food is the best. The fried salami sandwich is just too good. I would suggest you eat the fries hot. They are fresh cut and fantastic when hot out of the fryer. You might not notice, but the fries are always fresh. Never more than 1 — 2 orders in the bin.
The polish is really good too. I don’t venture too far on the menu because I’ve found what I like. Only a lunch place, but one of the best.

My favorite place for polish and hotdog.

No one gives this place a chance. I think because of location and hours but they are really good. Their dogs are awesome, their burgers are really good and thick, they have some of the best Italian sausage Ive ever had. Fresh cut fries here and friendly service from the owner. Give it a shot.
Frank Campeglia (The Food Club)

GREAT Italian Beef or Combo. I know every worthwhile beef joint in 5 counties and this ranks in top three. Burgers are very good as well, char broiled and fresh. For a change try the grilled salami sandwich!
The fries are to die for — served pomme fritte style (cooked twice and fresh cut) they are always hot, crispy and worth pigging out on the entire order. If you want your beef just a little wet, order it with the ends dipped — not wet.

I wish I was happier to report but this place was not a 4 or 5 star for me. 5 of us from work went in. We had pre-​ordered our food because we only have a 30 minute lunch, and I am happy to report the food came up right when we got there, so they did know how to time it correctly for our arrival time.
I opted for a combo lunch that was listed in the menu we had at our office as $ 7.99. Evidently, we had an old menu because my price when I paid for my lunch was $ 9.60. I had 4 of my coworkers behind me and I was not about to question it because it probably was an old menu. Just paid and that was that.
I received my order at the counter and it was my combo sandwich, well done sausage as requested. And the sausage was decent. Thank you, Bubby’s for that. The Italian beef was not exactly a $ 9.00 sandwich if you know what I’m saying. The meat was dry and a little chewy. :(The bread was fresh and «wet» as ordered. I am fully aware that it wasn’t $ 9.00 for just the sandwich and the fries and drink were also included, but almost $ 10.00 for some very greasy fries, a fountain drink and an okay sandwich kinda broke my heart.
All of my coworkers ordered combos and I saw how much waste there was at the end of the meal. Not one person finished their fries and some not even their sandwiches or hot dogs. I later figured out that the fries were just too darn greasy for everyone, so they didn’t eat them all. While they tasted pretty good, the grease was overwhelming. Kinda ruined them.
Lastly, the gentleman behind the counter offered to refill our sodas before we headed back to the office; SCORE!!! I figured out at the car that he had refilled my diet coke in my coworkers cup of iced tea and her iced tea in my cup of diet coke. Icky! This is not a combination of beverages I can work with. Perhaps Cherry coke and regular coke, but not tea and diet. :/​
Guess if I try them again, I’ll just go for the hot dog for half the price and make sure my drink is right before I leave.

This place is awesome! My lunch crew is always going to Rammy’s next door but I did not feel like a sub so I dipped in here. The sign on the window which proclaimed $ 2.99 for a hot dog and fries drew me in. I love me some hot dogs! The guy working was super friendly and seemed to get along quite well with the regulars. He was more then accommodating for my weird request of mayo for my fries.
The hot dog was solid, the fries were amazzzzzzing! I wish there was a tad less salt but everything about them was awesome! And the price can’t be beat. I’ll definitely be dipping in again to try more items on their menu soon!

Love this place for pretty much anything you can think. I’ve had pretty much everything on the menu. The combo, the beef, hot dogs, the fish sandwich, the Bubbys Special.
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It is a perfect combination of meatballs, Italian Beef, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese on a sub-​sandwhich type bun. Blissful.
Probably the best fries I’ve ever had. Fresh cut right in front of you. Plus barbecue sauce on the tables! Great for the fries!
Very friendly workers and customers. Kinda small interior, but a lot of people take their food to go so it really doesn’t end up very crowded, even at your standard busy lunch times. Expect to pay from $ 6-​$ 10 depending on what you get.
Awesome lunch (or anytime you’re hungry) spot. I’d eat here every day for lunch if I didn’t think the workers would think I’m a weirdo.