Carm's Beef and Italian Ice
1057 W Polk St, Chicago
(312) 738-1046
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Definitely lacking in flavor, at least on the beef & fries. Maybe I just came at the wrong time. Either way, it's definitely not worth $16
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
On Saturday evening we went to Carms for Italian Ice, two of us were from the city and myself and daughter from western suburbs.The manager was sitting outside and said they were closed, we talked a bit, told him how we were looking forward to tasting the Italian Ice. He was so kind and said we could come in if that was all we wanted. He was so nice and the Italian Ice was delicious! That manager went above and beyond. Thank you, what a great experience for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Ice
The beef was awesome. This is one of the greatest Italian Beef shop in the World.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just ordered the Horchata Italian ice, which was fantastic, and I enjoyed it.
I had a good experience and will come back to try their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian
Great Italian beef with friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been coming 17 years. Still excellent service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Advertised "Chcago dogs", they weren't. No poppy seed bun and not steamed enough, plus too many tomatoes and cut way too thick. Al's is right down the street, suggest you try their dogs... Oh BTW there's no place to park nearby, at least for a legal parking anyway.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
The 1st place I ever had Italian beef. I like this spot a lot. It is not my favorite, but it's a close 2nd. It has a sentimental place in my heart because it's the 1st place I ever had an Italian beef sandwich. The Gardiner is SUPER good, with chili's and a spicy kick. This place is not trying to be something it's not. Just a good corner Italian Beef shop. Staff are the usual Chicago kind, but not sweet. I really like Carm's. I will be back, 100%
Parking: Good luck, it's a residential neighborhood
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Italian
Damn good beef
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef with Fries Soda
Don't get the Italian beef; "dipped" means so saturated with bland beef stock. No flavor whatsoever.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
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Just a solid beef sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Italian beef and tasty Italian ice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef with Hot Peppers, Strawberry, Lemon Ice
Umm excuse!! Way better than Mario's Italian ice!!!! We tried the chocolate, Horchata, and watermelon lemon with tajin!!! Amazing!!! We had went to mario prior to going here, we didn't finish our Italian ice We were walking to the car and said let's try it from Carms sooo glad we did. We will be definitely be coming back here for our Italian ice!!! We have not tried the food yet!!!
They take card but they make you pay cash for Italian ice
Atmosphere: 1
Italian ice was great. Awesome staff. Fast service
Parking: Street parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef with Fries Soda, Two Dogs and Fries
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