Michael's Italian Beef & Sausage Co.
4612 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
(503) 894-8389
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Love the Meatball Sandwich. So good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gosh, it’s hard to rate this place. My husband has been a longtime fan for yeaaars as he used to commute down to OR from WA every year for comicon with his lifetime best friends. Apparently, Michael’s had moved to the new location as of January, 2025.
I don’t know what the previous location was like, but the new space was uncomfortably unkept. It was completely absent of customers when we entered and left. The main seating area was technically acceptable, though tables weren’t really wiped down and had crumbs/residue. My biggest discomfort was the restroom in the back left of the venue. The toilet was just spattered what you can imagine. There was one paper towel on a roll available to dry your hands. It was just so uncomfortable. The restroom in the back right of the venue was better, but it was still muggy.
I probably should mention the food. The Italian sandwich was perfectly fine, but I wouldn’t pay over $15 for it. The amount of meat was again, “fine,” but not the worth $15. No real memorable impression.
The service was… also, technically “fine.” While I’m sympathetic to a mom, it’s uncomfortable to sit waiting for your food and hear a mother struggle to tell her young daughter to stop doing this or that or how hard she is making work for her. It was relentless background parenting right in front of the entrance of the restaurant.
The food barely made an impression because of everything else. I would be reluctant to return even if my husband has sentiment towards the establishment.
Unfortunately, I really can’t recommend it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
meatball sandwich was to die for! prime rib steak was awesome! and they even have a mini claw machine for kids, so cute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball
Im really not sure what's Italian about this place. There was no Italian decor, no Italian music, nothing. The service was rude and short. My order came out 2 minutes after ordering, so I'm also pretty sure it was microwaved. Really disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’m not sure what’s with the reviews before me stating that this place is closed because I was just there in May 2025. This place serves a mean meatball sub and the blonde lady at the front counter is hands down the nicest person with the most creative customer service ways.
There's a reason they are no longer in biz. I lived in Chicago and had the Italian beef. This place, now closed, did NO Justice to great food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
If you haven’t been here for lunch or for a late night eggplant parmigiano & Italian beef sandwich, just go! Then ask her what types of pickles, peppers, and onions she recommends. Be happy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was very excited that Michael’s Italian Beef moved into my neighborhood recently. Today, I headed over there with another friend from Chicago to indulge in dogs and beef. He got the Chicago dog and I got an Italian Beef sandwich. The Chicago dog was $10 which is pretty expensive but he really liked it. He gave it 4 1/2 stars though it didn’t come on a steamed poppyseed bun, which is the classic Chicago dog style. I got the Italian beef and it had good wetness to it and a decent amount of meat, sautéed onions, bell peppers and Giardineria peppers. It was very tasty. I would like some more meat on there, but it still tasted quite good. And the restaurant is connected to Angelo’s bar so you can can sit at the bar (or a table or an outside table) order beer and eat your sandwiches - and that’s the way they want you you do it really. So it’s kids friendly over on the Michael’s side and then it’s adult friendly throughout both restaurants. Recommended!!
*I headed back for lunch (Jan. 2025) with my kids and got extra meat (it did have more meat but not sure if I was charged for it) and added sautéed bell peppers and a side of au jus to our Italian Beef. And I liked it even more than the last time I was here at the new location. Salty and yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Peppers, Mild Peppers, Hot Dog, Shoestring Potatoes
Despite some recent reviews this place is open. Just ate here today.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
It’s closed. I got into town mid October. I’ve stopped by a couple of times and it’s been dark and not open for lunch time. I’ve tried calling and the phone just beeps twice then goes dead. So I’m officially calling it defunct. Too bad. I liked the food
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I love this spot
Great food authentic chicago italian beef
Great customer service
New location is awesome with plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style Italian Beef, Hot Peppers, Shoestring Potatoes
I'm so glad they're still around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball, Chicago Style Italian Beef, Hot Peppers, Chicago Style Italian Sausage, Italian Beef \u0026 Sausage Combo with Pepperoncini
They were closed when they were supposed to be open. Went to that part of town just to go there. Good job keeping a small business open in this economy.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Love this place. But don't go expecting Portland service. I love it. I'm from Chicago. It's real. These sandwiches are the real deal. I'm so happy that this still exists! I believe there must be a Divine source now! Thankfulness is required.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style Italian Beef, Chicago Style Italian Sausage, Mild Peppers, Italian Beef \u0026 Sausage Combo with Pepperoncini, Combo and Fries
Horrible....don't even. Service terrible, food is worse. Dirty too. Beef was flavorless, the meatball sando sauce tasted burnt. Eggplant was just as bad. I would avoid this place at all costs.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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