Johnna's Cafe
Stephan M. · 166 Google reviewsJohnna's Cafe — a soul food spot in Ukrainian Village. BYOB. Yakov Pekar: "The pork chops were PERFECTLY seasoned and absolutely delicious" [$$, patio]
What 141 diners keep saying
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What 141 diners keep saying
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“This food was so good. I got the itis after eating it. It was flavored well and seasoned. I ate and watched the game. The owner was friendly. The best food comes from spots that look like this. Def will be on my regular rotation.”
“The food is amazing. I wrote a review already it shut down for me in the middle of writing the review. So the fact that I came back to make sure that they had the right. should show that this place has an amazing food. Hospitality was amazing a BYOB affair, places and spaces for events. Did I say they have an outdoor patio? Well they do. Right on the corner and off the blue line and highway proximity. Play my music, have my drink, and eat some good food. I ordered the sauté catfish and broccoli mac & cheese as well yams. YAMMIT it was good. Type of food that makes you hit itis mode directly after. There are a few TVs in the room was on and so they turned the game on and I was able to listen to music and just vibe. This is clearly area where the minorities were disadvantage so to have a restaurant that has survived 13 years in the mist of all of these changes in the Chicago landscape really shows how dedicated to being a part of the community they are. But I also hate to at the same time because I want them to be able to maintain the higher level of customer service that they have. The DETROIT lions are 8-1 and playing with a 40 point blow out. Good luck Bears 😈 This is also down the street from the Famous site where the City of …… assassinated the Great Late Chairman Fred Hampton of the Black Panther Party. Will be back.”
“Food was very good steak was cooked perfect medium rare. The hash browns are more like home fries but still very good and seasoned. No complaints will be going back again. Very good customer service. Keep it up 👍🏽”
“I enjoy eating at mom and pop places over chains. Check out my meal.”
“Brotha feedin the brothas. Just happened to walk by, omw to get a car, needed breakfast, and as soon as I walked in, hearing the snap, crackle, pop of hot food on da stove. Ate breakfast inside, AND ordered the pot roast to go!”
“The food is okay. I think the owners should be more specific about payment methods. The way they treated me was great, asking me if there was music I wanted to listen to and I ate out back. I had their smothered pork chops, and though it was salty I liked it. Dying to try their corn bread next time!”
“I just ordered from Grubhub. I can’t get in touch with the restaurant with any of the numbers provided. The food was amazing until I started choking on a piece of metal wiring or something that was in my macaroni 😩. So disappointing.”
“This is a great restaurant to get food from. Tons of great options to choose from. I recommend the fried chicken, macaroni, and sweet potatoes. Everything was excellent. The service was great they are really nice people. They take only cash app or cash so come prepared.”
“Funny, I googled "where can I get some smothered porkchops, greens and mac & cheese NOW?" Johanna Cafe popped up. I got in my car, googled directions 6 minutes away and thought the place was closed because the neighboring establishments were no longer there; however, to my pleasant surprise I went in, asked what was on today's menu and Melanie quoted exactly what I was craving and YES it was good. My tastebuds are satisfied and I have a new nearby soul food option. Thumbs up Johanna's! Signed by Tammi ;-)”
“We loved eating on the patio. Personal service and great fried chickens and sides. A real soul food experience.”
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