Why eat at a fancy restaurant when there are plenty of hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop eateries that serve food just as good, or even better? One no-fuss hideaway in Illinois serves some of the best Italian beef you’ll ever have. Little Joe’s is a landmark eatery in the city of Countryside and a must-visit in Cook County for Italian beef.

Little Joe's was first opened in 1969 by owners Anna and Angelo Cumbo. They named it after their son, Joe. This long-standing institution has become a local favorite over the years.
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This no-fuss eatery in Illinois is casual. Place your order at the counter and your meal will be cooked fresh.
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While there are a variety of items on the menu like hot dogs, Polish sausage, hamburgers, and a variety of sandwiches, it's Little Joe's Italian Beef Sandwich that it's really known for.
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The homemade Italian beef is seasoned, cooked, and sliced daily. Served on fresh French bread, it's hard to find a better Italian beef sandwich anywhere else.
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Available on the menu is the classic Italian Beef Sandwich, but for those who have a bigger appetite, you can order a Grande Beef. This special request item is nine inches and can satisfy the biggest of appetites.
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If you want something a little different, order a BBQ Beef Sandwich made with homemade Italian beef smothered in BBQ sauce. Yum!
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Little Joe's also had an incredible Italian sausage sandwich. However, you can order a Combo which has the best of both worlds - char-broiled Italian sausage with Italian beef. Doesn't that sound delicious?
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Have you been lucky enough to eat an Italian beef sandwich from this no-fuss hideaway in Illinois? Do you have another favorite place for Italian beef? Let us know in the comments! To learn more about Little Joe’s, visit the website and follow the Facebook page.

If you love a good, homecooked meal, try dining at one of these mom-and-pop restaurants in Illinois.

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