John’s Restaurant & Tavern
27 W482 Jewell Rd, Winfield, IL, 60190
John’s Restaurant & Tavern Menu
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Appetizers
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Soups and Salads
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Entree
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Deli Sandwiches
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Saturday Night
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Sunday
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Burgers and Sandwiches
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Sides
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Desserts
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Beverages
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Specials Friday Specials
Diabetics at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:
Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.
Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Johnny Rockets:
Rocket Single Burger (1 Serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Bacon Cheddar Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 280mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Double Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 320mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Original Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 590mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea (8 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Sweet Potato Fries, Side (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 370mg sodium, 30g carbs, 10g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side of Fries (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 460mg sodium, 30g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Healthy Meal suggestions for John’s Restaurant & Tavern
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Appetizers
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Soups and Salads
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Entree
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Deli Sandwiches
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Saturday Night
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Sunday
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Burgers and Sandwiches
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Sides
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Desserts
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Beverages
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Specials Friday Specials
High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure
It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Strawberry Chocolate Swirl Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 810 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 30g), 300mg sodium, 90g carbs, 90g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Rocket Single Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 110mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Apple Juice (10 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 30mg sodium, 30g carbs, 30g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Johnny Rockets
Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol
You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets
Kids Cappuccino Crunch Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 740 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 20g), 310mg sodium, 100g carbs, 80g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Black Bean Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Spicy Houston Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 700mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Kids Banana Shake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat20g), 190mg sodium, 60g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 230mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
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Q & A on Johnny Rockets
Who owns Johnny Rockets?
Johnny Rockets is founded by Ronn Teitelbaum. Today, the restaurant chain is owned by Sun Capital Partners.
Does Johnny Rockets serve breakfast?
Yes, Johnny Rockets has a separate breakfast section, especially for breakfast meal. Johnny Rockets serves breakfast all day and night.
Where is Johnny Rockets located near me?
There are over 320 Johnny Rockets outlets across the United States. You can find a Johnny Rockets restaurant nearby using our Restaurant Listings directory.
What time does Johnny Rockets open and close?
All Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States opens at 8 AM and stays open till 9 PM. Some Johnny Rockets restaurants stay open till midnight at some locations.
Does Johnny Rockets have gluten-free?
Johnny Rockets offers a wide range of gluten-free items. You can opt for the gluten-free bun to turn your burger into a gluten-free burger. For assurance, you can check out Johnny Rockets gluten-free menu.
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About Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.
Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.
Healthy Food Options at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a fast-food restaurant and finding healthy food at Johnny Rockets can be a bit tricky. While you can always opt for the salads and healthy shakes at Johnny Rockets for healthy options, there are also some healthy burgers and sandwiches which you can bet on. Ensure that the sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is in check when you order food at Johnny Rockets.
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Address :
27 W482 Jewell Rd
Winfield, IL, 60190 - Phone (630) 752-2000
- Website https://www.johnsbuffet.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Tue, Fri, Sat
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Brian S.
Out of tilapia aka .. out of fish tacos!?!?!? What to do? Whoas me ... Apparently, the last 50 times in to grab some delicious fish tacos, kept me away from some pretty awesome stuff on their menu! Meatloaf sandwich! Perfectly toasted and soft bun Juicy and flavorful meatloaf Sweet caramelized onions Melty cheese perfection yummy Add to that, what I would argue to be the tastiest sweet potato fries ever. Ever, anywhere.
(5)Vodka Sauce C.
The owner here is great. You cant go wrong with the food here or the great selection of beers. We are always greeted when walking in, and sat right away. Enjoyed everything we have ordered.
(5)Suzanne Z.
Stopped in here for a quick drink when we were ridiculously early for a wedding. We were impressed with their on tap beer selection, and both ordered a beer. Service was great! Efficient and friendly. It seems like they have a second bar area in the back? and also an outdoor patio. I was surprised to see how many families were coming in to eat! It seems to have a loyal following for the food, and everything that went by me looked good. Might have to come back for that! When we were done with our beer, the bartender was gone helping to serve food, so it took a little longer to close out and leave, but it's understandable. I'd prefer that than them just ignoring a person and talking. We were in and out in 25 minutes, so I'd gladly review them again once we get to stay longer!
(3)Angie R.
I've been driving past this place very regularly and finally decided to give it a try. My boyfriend went on a Sunday and we sat outside. It was a nice day and we were able to snatch the last table out on the patio. We looked over the menus and I liked that they had a very nice variety of beers to choose from. Sitting outside with a few brews on a nice day is always great. I didn't mind the noise from the passing freight trains and metra trains. I ordered a burger and my boyfriend got the jerk chicken sandwich. My burger was ok, nice and juicy, but my boyfriend didn't like his sandwich, he felt there wasn't enough "jerk" to it. We are ordered a few more beers and then we decided on dessert, banana cream pie. Pie was delish. Nice patio area, nice staff, ok food and a very good beer selection.
(4)Christopher S.
I've been here to eat three times now. Last of which had bad service so only giving 3 stars. Food and prices are great. My last waiter was plain rude. Other waitress had to take our drink order. We waited 10+ minutes after getting drinks for our waiter to show up. The waiter went pass our table 5+ times without even acknowledging us. Finally he asked if we were ready to order. I replied yes I've been ready for 5 minutes. He replied "What does that mean?" and gave me an evil look. I explained that we've been ready. He said "Well I can come back later." And tried to walk off. I had to wave him to come back and to prevent him from walking off. So yeah all the attitude killed our nice meal for Valentines Day Lunch. (No they were not busy.) I'll never go back to this place again.
(3)Sarah d.
Our first time hanging out at John's over the weekend, and I ended up ordering the Fish Tacos - they're on the Appetizer menu, but they are a great entree for one person. The blackened tilapia and spiced mayo with toppings were this perfect blend of salty/sweet. Not shy either on the fish helping in the taco either! I requested mine with the corn tortillas, and I have to say, my table companions were enjoying their burgers, but a bit envious of my dish.
(5)Dan K.
This is a solid spot. The beer selection is excellent. The duck bacon grilled cheese is quite good. Meat-loaf sandwich is good and onioneee. A Very good Neighborhood spot. I consider Winfield a Neighborhood. Some consider it a village. Family friendly never to crowded. ..
(4)Karen T.
Ate here last night. The meal was an overall disaster. The dinner salad was puny, mostly white-ish iceberg lettuce, and served with a tiny cup of watered down blue cheese dressing. No bread was offered. My salmon was dreadfully overcooked. The outside was dry, the inside was on the verge of dry. The baked potato was puny and had black spots. The vegetables were overcooked and I think boiled. I told the waitress about the salmon, and she apologized but did nothing about it. My dinner companion went to the manager and asked for some consideration. They took half off the cost of the salmon dinner. I probably should've gone up there myself, because I would not have settled for anything other than a free meal... Although I would hardly call it a meal because I took the potato and salmon home to feed my dog. To top it off I had ordered a piece of their supposedly special banana cream pie. It was also puny, the crust was soggy, the bananas were brown and it lacked flavor. And if that wasn't enough the place is loud, noise reverberates, and it had a very musty smell last night. I think this will be my last visit. I will add a sidenote. Our waitress said she was not old enough to drink so could give me no advice regarding a choice of beer. I did ask for a particular brand on the menu, and she said "oh we just ran out of that yesterday." However she was the one who brought our beverages to our table. I'm pretty sure that is not legal.
(1)Mark D.
Its a truly crappy dump. Has the old school dirty pub atmosphere including terrible service, sloooooow kitchen and bad food. I got excuses from the inattentive waiter about the slow "new cook", but the whole thing basically svcked. Don't waste your time or $$$.
(1)Kevin S.
Been here a couple of times, and not that impressed. I love burgers so both times I came here I decided I would try it, and give it a second try. The burger isn't seasoned at all or very well, and seemed kinda dry both times which is a huge bummer. The bun they choose to place this under seasoned and dry burger is way to big and doughy for that type of protein. The soup I had was decent and so were the fries, so at least I haven't left hungry.
(3)John M.
Surely NOT !!! TERRIBLE !! STAY OUT !! Find a better place....... Thursday, July 17, 2014 stopped in with three friends for a quick bite. We got seated quickly in the outdoor garden. Place was not packed. We waited a least 10mins for waitress to come to our table. We all ordered sandwiches, easy. One also ordered hot wings with his sandwich. The hot wings came out in reasonable time frame. The waitress set them down and left. we were to busy talking to notice that none of us had silverware. After waiting over 5 mins I went inside and asked for place setting from another waitress. It has now been over 20mins since we ordered our food. I ask another waitress if she can check on our order and get out waitress. It was another 5mins and finally our waitress come to our table. I advised her we have been waiting over 45mins for our food. She apologized and tried to stress that they are having a big party that is taking a lot of her time. I had to keep my composure, but replied that it has nothing to do with our order. I then asked her to just cancel our orders and we were gonna leave. She left and returned within 1 min. she advised us that our food was ready and would be out in a few mins. We informed her to make them to go. Another 5mins goes buy and she returns with our to go bags. Now were all stemming. What horrible non customer service we received. We followed the waitress inside by the serving station. At that time I noticed a man that had a goatee, behind the bar staring at us. I asked him if he was the manager, he said he was. I then ask him was he just gonna stair at us behind the bar? or come over and talk to us regarding the ridiculous long wait. He states "that he is gonna stay there behind the bar" We advise him that he should be making contact with all of us for the horrible long time it took to get our food, they were just a few sandwiches and burgers. He then stated that they were busy with a party. We then told him that everyone in the facility was important. What a joke this useless non caring individuals way of handling the situation. We were all pretty ticked...we paid our waitress and gave her an exceptional tip even though the service was a -10. NONE OF US WILL EVER COME BACK HERE. WE SUGGEST ALL YELP READERS FIND A DIFFERENT RESTAURANT. In closing, who ever is the owner or district manager of this place should FIRE the manager with the goatee that was there the night we were there. If it was my place I would throw him out on his A$&! If the restaurant his his place, you wont make it with your selfish pompous attitude. All places are successful if they have exceptional customer service. This place does not!
(1)Brie S.
John's is wonderful! The atmosphere is a little dark (pub-feel), so I recommend this place more for dinner than for lunches. Their food is top-notch. We've tried a variety of things on their menu and have found everything to be delicious. The waiters are always prompt, patient when we order, and refill our sodas before we even ask. Definitely recommend.
(5)Jen K.
My husband and I definitely dig this place. Right away, I'm going to tell you that they have a KILLER beer menu for such a small divey place. They get hard to find brews, legitimately. They post their beer menu online and it is updated daily online. The first time I went there, we wanted to get the latest Goose Island beer but ended up getting a couple bowls of the white chicken chili. YUM they got this recipe right! We decided to back for food a couple weeks later. The decor isn't much to look at, but it has a good menu with a mix of sandwiches, salads, dinners, soups, etc. I got a burger, my hubs got the meatloaf. The meatloaf was GREAT! The burger was too, very flavorful! And the portions were awesome. Good fries too, nice and crispy and plentiful! We love to go here on a cold Sunday, order a few craft beers, and eat a hearty meal over the course of 2-3 hours. Very comfy and cozy. The waitstaff are friendly, and the owner will make his rounds and chat with you too!
(5)Mike M.
We held our fantasy draft in the back room at John's. There was no charge to reserve the room and the service we had was great. Jesse was our waiter and he took care of us very well and the food was good.
(5)Dana R.
My family and I went here for an early Saturday lunch. The decor isn't anything amazing and the waitstaff was nice too. What surprised us was the beer menu. We really dig beer, and liked the option to try different varieties. The food was okay. I had "John's burger" which was good, but not much to gush over. All in all, a nice place to go.
(3)David G.
Randomly found this place and I have to say it's a real gem! Attentive, local, convenient! Right next to the metra perfect for a nice meal or drinks and appetizers! Cheers!
(4)Bruce W.
We had purchased a "Groupon" for this restaurant bar for $17.00 which allowed us to purchase $30.00 worth of food & drinks. We where seated right away. The waiter greeted us around 5 minutes later. We placed our order for an appetizer of fried mushrooms and our main corse of fried fish and a steak sandwich. We waited about 20 minutes for our appetizer , it was delivered with our main corse, not what we wanted. The appetizer should come before the main corse is delivered. After we started eating my wife noticed a large lipstick smudge on my soft drink glass which means the cleaning of glasses is not up to par. I told the waiter who said he was sorry and brought me another drink. A few minutes later we noticed a man behind the bar, maybe the owner or manager, yelling at our waiter for some unknown reason. This could have been related to our table, not sure. As far as the food goes, my fish was very dry. I think it was frozen and not fresh , three breaded squares. My wife's steak sandwich was tough . This was our first time at John's and our last time.
(1)Keri H.
I live nearby and happen to go here quite often for a bite to eat and I've yet to be disappointed. THe atmosphere is pretty nice, they have something for everyone. There is outdoor seating (when it's not freezing outside), a small old-fashioned type bar, and nicer restaurant side for seating options. The burgers are great, big and juicy, and the ruebens are to die for. Not much in the way of dessert, but the food is great and they have homemade soup that changes daily.
(4)Stephanie F.
John's Tavern is a nice little gem in my hometown of Winfield. We've been there a few times now, and had great overall experience. My most recent visit we brought our newborn daughter, which was fine, because the restaurant section is very family friendly. Service has always been great. I had the ribs once too, which were pretty good. The beer selection is very diverse also. Definitely a go-to place for me!
(4)Clint F.
Average food at an average price. You will be seated promptly and be provided a menu that has wide amount of options. A few things to skip: burgers, chicken, appetizers, ribs, and sandwiches. Prime rib is good. Things with gravy are good. Service is typically pretty good.
(2)Parnelli S.
The food was OK, the beer that I ordered on tap seemed flat. The service was unremarkable. The decor in the bar side looks a lot different than the restaurant side. Unless there is a decent band booked, I probably wouldn't return.
(2)Steven J.
johns service is HORRIBLE. kitchen is dirty and has bums working in the kitchen. i wouldnt let my 3 legged Chihuahua eat this food
(1)Tina H.
Im not one to give a negative review, but just want to warn others. We ate on the patio and it is beautiful! Unfortunately the food was not. Fair to say the least and the service was slow. Honestly the inside of the place smells like a urinal cake and smoke (i'm a smoker). You know the ambiance i'm talking about. Like the VFW. Sorry guys, but I cannot recommend this place.
(1)G B.
The food is what you would expect from an average tavern.
(3)Howard L.
We enjoyed our Saturday night dinner in this pub in downtown Winfield. It's comfortable, casual dining with a unique combination of families dining together as well as patrons in the visible bar dining area, and others sitting at the bar. It seems there's not many choices in Winfield, so there's a diverse demographic customer mix. There's also nice outdoor seating for nice evenings, with the restaurant located on a quiet, quaint street. Prices are very reasonable, but you do get commensurate food quality (good, but not exceptional). I had prime rib with sweet potato fires. It was good, and only offered on Saturday nights, and they sometimes run out I'm told. The wife had the half slab of ribs. It was so-so - the usual boiled ribs smeared with BBQ sauce. The banana cream pie was fresh. The service was on slow side though, and water service was mediocre. Overall - dinner here is a good value and you get comfortable, quaint dining. We plan to be back.
(3)Mary J.
More of a dinner hangout than a lunch spot in my opinion. I met a friend here and it's kind of dark inside. Someplace where you would have no problem tossing back a few, but at lunchtime it's not really an option for me! I had a 1/2 a sandwich with a salad and a side of sweet potato fries. I love those and these were great. The 1/2 sandwich was plenty and the salad was a generous portion that came in it's own bowl, not thrown on the side of my sandwich plate. The service was EXTREMELY helpful, almost crossing the line on hovering, but that was good.
(3)S L.
I don't understand what everyone likes about this place. The service is absolutely horrible. You gotta love it when servers roll their eyes at you when you ask for napkins. The food was okay....more like mediocre at best. I would rather drive to Wheaton than stay in Winfield and eat here.
(2)Paula C.
This place was pretty bad, basically it is a bar that serves food. The service was good but the bar was full of loud, old, drunk people and the food was mediocre at best. We ordered the bruschetta and jalepeno poppers for appetizers. After trying them, we did not order any more food and just drank enough so that we could fulfill our $50 quota to use our Restaurant.com gift certificate. The bruschetta topping was okay, but it was covered with mozarella cheese so it was more like a pizza bread, but the bread was just plain old white bread that had been toasted. The jalepeno popppers were very fully of cream cheese but they were just way to bready, you had to remove half of the breading just to eat the darn thing. Not going back.
(1)Ben B.
Great beer selection, and the "burn your butt burger" is in my all time top 5 burger list for sure! Too bad its only around 1 month of the year :( They rotate in some interesting choices all the time, both in the way of brews and eats, but its a double edged sword; I yearn for some of this things and then only get them a few times a year. Without a doubt, there's always something worth the drive! I'll agree with Tina, the few times I've sat outside, the service was really slow, OUT THERE. I don't know what the difference is from the dining room to the patio, but there is a noticeable decline in service outside.
(4)Heidi K.
Not a bad place. Growing up in the area, my father would take us here a few times a month. Knowing it as "John's Buffet", I will still continue to refer to it as such. Throughout the years, John's has remained consistent with both customer service and their food preparation, which is much appreciated in today's world of "will this visit be as good as the last time?" for many establishments. I can always count on John's to deliver great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and friendly servers. As a tween and having a rather picky palate back then, I would only order their pizza soup. To this day, the pizza soup is as delicious as I remember it. It's a tomato soup with sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, and pepperoni, and topped with mozzarella cheese. (You'll have to pick around the mushrooms, as it's pre-made). I definitely recommend this soup! Most recently, I tried a cheese quesadilla with Italian beef, roasted red peppers and pepperoncini. Yep, you heard me; Italian beef on a quesadilla. Sounds odd, but it's fabulous! The only thing I wish they did differently is use only mozzarella for this type of quesadilla instead of the cheddar/mozzarella blend. M had the bacon cheeseburger quesadilla, which is equally as good. The Johnny Nachos with everything (chicken, steak, and chorizo) and Bruchetta are fabulous as well. Definitely want to try a "Stairway to Heaven" burger (1/2 pound burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, fried egg, and finished with heavenly brown gravy) and the "Burn Your Butt" burger (1/2 pound burger topped with pepper cheese, a grilled jalapeno, and a dollop of salsa all on a garlic buttered bun, with chipotle mayo) someday. A friend ordered the Stairway to Heaven burger once and we jokingly asked him what he wanted his tombstone to say. It looked so good but it also made my arteries cry just from looking at it. On nice days, it's enjoyable to eat out on the patio, if you don't mind all the train traffic. Growing up in Wheaton and living near the train tracks, it's something I've grown used to and can easily tune them out. On the inside, there is ample seating and a cozy bar and a great beer menu. Their website lists an "On Deck" section of brews coming soon; make sure you follow them to receive notifications of when they are available. The Bloody Marys are good (make sure you ask for it spicy, if you prefer). I wish they came in a pint glass, though. John's has been around for almost 100 years now, and I'm glad to see this little gem still doing so well in downtown Winfield. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend you stop on by.
(4)Paul B.
So now some rummy is taking potshots at me over my review of this dump. This site is uncensored so I won't repeat what he said - but this internet-troll decided to give me the high hard one because i dislike two places he apparently likes. Amazing how brave we are behind the keyboard. Another reason to never go back there again. What a dump.
(1)Michael K.
John's is the place to be! Ridiculous beer selection, actually met the brewer of one of the beers I was drinking! When you're in, make sure to ask owner Johnny to tell you a joke!
(5)Karma K.
I like this place! The folklore ledgend is that this was a Speakeasy in the 20's. The building is certainly that old. Their burgers are top notch. I believe they get their ground beef from Wheaton Meat Company so it's legit. They have a great fish fry on Friday. Good sweet potato fries too! I love their outside patio. Nicely done and I like hearing and seeing the freight and Metra trains pass through. Great beer selection and their wine choices are not shabby either. On certain nights they have 1/2 off their premium wines. They also have live music some nights and beer and food pairing events too. This is not a destination restaurant but for what it is, I like it. Four stars because if you go at an off time, service can be spotty and a bit slow.
(4)Joy S.
Any place with sweet potato fries is good in my book. And Miller draft's $3. I had the fries, my guy had a sandwich, and we split some nachos. The sweet potato fries were good, but you really can't go wrong with them. They were seasoned with brown sugar, which I liked. The nachos and sandwich were pretty average. The service was great, our waitress was very friendly. Though I was a little put off that they were putting the chairs up on the tables while we were still eating. So we got a take out box to take the rest of the food home. Our waitress assured us we were welcome to stay, but having the chairs up like we're keeping them there after closing made me really uncomfortable. She offered dessert, but we were pretty full, anyway. The dining room was clean, and much nicer than I expected for a bar. Total was about $30 for the 2 of us.
(4)Johnny A.
Who would have thought this little rinky-dink restaurant would be SO DARN GOOD! What started for me as a' total fluke' coming and getting food here has turned into me coming here at least once a month and a regular!! - FOOD IS EXCELLENT. From the soups to the burgers and fries to the fish to the steaks. I will admit I cannot comment on every single food item on their menu , as when I come here it is usually for the same items. *** FOR THOSE NACHO LOVERS OUT THERE -- I will stake my life on this statement - this place has THEE BEST NACHOS of anywhere. MILES BETTER THAN THE NACHOS YOU GET AT PLACES LIKE BENNIGANS, THE VILLAGE, DENNY'S, FOX AND HOUND, FRIDAY'S, HARD ROCK CAFE, etc, etc. (In comparison to the nachos you get 'across the street' at Caliendo's - night and day's difference. Unless you like simple small Tostito chips covered with your basic tasteless Gehl's cheese sauce). You will not be disappointed. Great ingredients, salsa, cheeses, and beef. Also is not some HUGE plate of "mostly chips" (like you get at Fox and Hound and The Village, where the plate looks huge, but its mainly just one layer at the top that appears loaded, but 80% of the plate is just bare chips underneath). I love these things. The only place that ever came close to having as good of nachos was Wag's restaurant, and all the Wag's closed down in like 1992. As I stated above, while I cannot obviously comment on their entire menu, I can vouch that their soups are all VERY GOOD, their burgers are pretty good, as is their steak. Also is a full bar with a summer outdoor seating area. VERY COOL PLACE! RECOMMENDED WITHOUT A DOUBT!!
(5)Lochin S.
Sweet potato fries were killer!
(4)John K.
OK first off look at all the people that gave good review notice anything about them? They all look young and similar right? That's because they're all employees! I don't usually give bad reviews but this place is really bad which is really unfortunate because I live right around the block. Now this review is strictly on food mind you. I'm sure as a bar it's great just don't eat there...Anything! How can somebody call white toast with tomatoes Bruscceta? The waiter was really trying but there was only one waiter on staff at noon so needless to say he forgot my salad which was OK by me because the rest of the food was horrible and I mean almost uneatable. This is not a place you go to for food. If your there drinking and please make sure your good and drunk then you eat there. Otherwise stick to McDonalds.
(1)Andrew D.
I have eaten here since I was very young and have not had a bad experience. The food is delicious the atmosphere is great and the service is fast. Food here is everything from American to Italian and all is great. The reuben is the best I have ever tasted and most likely the best in Illinois. Burgers are great and portions on all meals is are medium to large. Many of the meals come with sides and the sweet potato fries are the best. There are 20+ beers on tap between the two bars and they range from Miller to Goose Island. There are even more selections of beers that are bottled and seasonal selections are always good. Mixed drinks are always great and the bartenders do a great job. The layout of the bar/restaurant splits into two different sections. There is the classic tavern with a triple horseshoe bar and then there is a restaurant and higher end bar in the same building. During the season, when it isn't freezing, there is an outdoor patio section that has multiple tables and is great place to eat. Service is fast and many of the servers are very knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, the restaurant has a great selection of food, beer and drinks. Along with a great atmosphere.
(5)John L.
Great food! Had the nachos and then had the meatloaf sandwich. My wife had the eggplant parm. Lots of beers on tap. Service was ok, not too chatty, but totally effecient. Crowd was a bit on the old side, but it was a Sunday night.
(4)Scott E.
Stopped in for a quick to-go order today. Just ordered a simple chuicken sandwich and a burger. It took over half an hour to get the food and when I opened it in the car to check it, the food was cold. Its right across the street from central dupage hospital so its one of only a few options if you're visiting someone in the hospital, but next time I'll be going elsewhere.
(1)Dan N.
Awesome drink specials in the bar, solid American food, great atmosphere. Fantastic local joint.
(5)Honey B.
I like this place. I've always had good food here. And to the person above, "John's Buffet" was a buffet in the 1920's, I believe it was a speakeasy? The old bar area is nice and big, if you're into the bar nostalgia it's really cool and sometimes they have bands.
(4)Melie M.
Not bad...had a work outing here last week so we had dinner in the restaurant section then headed to the bar. The food is okay, pending on what you order. We started with a few appetizers, one being the bruschetta. Bad move. Everyone at the table commented on the overpowering taste/smell of garlic and undetermined flavor. Not something that you'd want to eat in a social setting. As for dinner, I went half-zies with a co-worker and shared the Meatloaf Sandwich and Sliders. Everything was pretty much what you'd expect for bar food. Good. Nothing to write home about, but does the job and absorbs the liquor. Speaking of liquor...I don't get why the restaurant sections carries more options than the bar. Just seems a little backwards, right? However, I've got to give them credit. They actually carry Effen. Even Effen Cucumber, my new vice. That along deserves an extra star.
(3)Pete B.
Great place, nice people, cheap beer and they usually have pretty good bands on saturday but it kinda sucks when your trying to watch a hawks game
(5)Marlene N.
And the Manager gave EXCUSES!!! St. Patrick's Day - Chef made a mistake - blah, blah, blah. 1.) Host said she could not give us the table we requested on the patio because it only had 2 chairs at it! Oh dear! Bring 2 chairs! 2.) Ladies room terrible: floor laden with paper, no toilet paper 3.) My menu was different from the others at the table. The server had no idea which was correct! 4.) Specials (hand-written) sign included prime rib, was ordered. 20 minutes later the server comes out with an order of soup and tells him there was no prime rib cooked. 5.) Requested the child's food be brought first - an order of nachos. 6.) I ordered an appetizer combo pIate to be brought out at the same time as another person's soup. And I asked for a glass of water with my wine. The first thing to come out - alone - was my combo plate. Then the soup. and 15 minutes later the child's food. They were sorry..................
(1)Kelly E.
John's is a staple in Winfield and we eat there when we are too lazy to cook anything ourselves and we don't want to be far from home. It's decent food with average portions. I'd say go with a standard cheeseburger or the reuban sandwich. You won't be blown away by anthing on the menu, but it won't be the worst food you've ever eaten either. They have good fish and shrimp dinners during lent. The beer specials are fantastic, especially the Schlitz! I think the owners are brothers and one of them is nice and the other one is kind of a jerk who doesn't really seem grateful for the business nor is he very friendly to the customers. That kind of stuff drives me crazy!
(3)Kelly R.
Does anyone know if Johns is under new management or ownership? We used to come here fairly often and LOVED it. Even our kids ask if we could go there. They used to have the coldest martinis you could buy. Used to have GREAT service and food has always been average. But with 2 small kids a place that provides great service and serves ice cold drinks is a big plus for us. However... we visited tonight and had one of the very WORST services we've ever had. Ever. We had even raved about the place to my parents, and finally got them to accompany us there for a special dinner. Jeez, were we embarrased! Our waitress (Nikki sp?) was too busy for us. She was rude when she came over to take our order. Turns out she never even put our order into the kitchen! About 45 minutes later we asked to host (an older man with dark rimmed glasses) when our apps would be out. He said "you ordered apps?". He went to check on them, came back and said the waitress never put the order in. Then he came back 15 minutes later to see how things were, we said how much longer are our kids going to have to wait for their dinner. He went back, said the order wasnt put in. Again. Minutes later he came back with the dinner for ONE of my sons. This made my 4 year old cry as he had been starving for his mac & cheese. Again, the guy came back asked if the kids were happy now. I said no, not when one gets to eat and the other gets to watch him! Wheres the mac & cheese? It comes from a box for petes sakes?! Of course he said the order (once again) hadnt been placed with the kitchen. By this time half of us were so disgusted with the service they canceled their orders! Is there really a need to go on? The service was atrocious today! My husband never wants to return. He's afraid this guy that kept BS'ing us about our order may have been a new owner. I hope he's wrong.
(2)John S.
Ok I'm going to ask it here eventhough I know no one will have the answer to my question but why the hell is this place called John's Buffet when there is no Buffet in here? I mean seriously what a tease... I came in here hungry with my coworkers expecting some sort of buffet... I ended up getting over my buffet crisis and ordered the big John burger. The burger is fresh and you can tell homemade. Mine was served nice and hot and covered in american cheese just the way i like it. The side of fries they give you here is sparse at best. I mean really cheap skate can you spare them. I feel like bringing my own fries every time I come here because it is like they are gold or something with the extremely small portion they give you here. Over all though the service here is good and the food is pretty good as well just don't expect large portions. Would be a 5 star restaurant if I didn't leave hungry every time I go here.
(3)Mark L.
I quit going there when I witnessed poor sanitary practices by the owner, no less, and have not been back, and don't plan to.
(1)Adam M.
this is a small bar with a great blues band Blue plate special they are there about once a month or so . the drinks are cheap. the food there is pretty good. for the size of the bar they have a big size restroom . if your in the area i would check it out more so if the blues band is playing
(5)Jenny S.
Great local hang out for residents. Food is your typical bar food, but always very yummy.
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