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Monti's

39 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 6 threads.

What people say, in short

Monti's on Talman is a frequent cheesesteak recommendation, but comparisons with Philadelphia divide diners. One commenter who sampled Chicago's options favors the original with aged cheddar sauce, while another says it comes close to a Philadelphia version. Other diners find it bland or overpriced, and more than one says the quality has slipped. A diner also advises asking for extra cheese.

Address

Monti's, 4757 N Talman Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

At a glance

Signature dishes
Original with aged cheddar sauce
Opinions divided
Yes

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The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

Show all 30 cited comments
  • Caveatu/Lemurian_Lemur34 in r/chicago · Jan 2026taste

    Tried Monti's after seeing praise online and was let down: not a bad sandwich, but bland and overpriced for what they got.

  • Recommendsu/kfunions in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025

    Agrees with Monti's recommendation, citing Philly-area background.

  • Caveatu/assurchi in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025consistency

    Says Monti's used to be good and was in their weekly rotation, but it has fallen off over the past year.

  • Recommendsu/NoSelection1050 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026

    Tells people to go to Monti's and says they won't be disappointed.

  • Recommendsu/Acrobatic-Media1430 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025

    Says Monti's hands down.

  • Recommendsu/Milton__Obote in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste

    Calls Monti's decent for cheesesteak.

  • Recommendsu/ElectroKhan in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025

    Points to Monti's just south of Lawrence on Talman as the answer.

  • Mixedu/sonicbleu_6 in r/chicago · Jan 2026taste

    Says you always have to ask for extra cheese at Monti's.

  • Recommendsu/Majestic-Mountain-83 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025

    Agrees Monti's is the spot when you really need a steak, though Chicago is better known for beef.

  • Recommendsu/PizzaIsBetterThanYou in r/chicago · Jan 2026taste

    Feels Monti's comes pretty close to a legit Philly cheesesteak, though they find the sandwich somewhat bland.

  • Recommendsu/transferStudent2018 in r/chicago · Jan 2026

    Says Monti's is great and mocks recommending Jersey Mike's.

  • Recommendsu/front_torch in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025wait time

    Calls Monti's the only answer, noting pickup/delivery will be slow.

  • Recommendsu/NorthOfUptownChi in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste

    Calls Monti's fantastic and says the cheesesteaks are so good.

  • Mixedu/hybris12 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste

    Calls Monti's about as good as Chicago offers, which they say is barely replacement level by Philly standards.

  • Recommendsu/Burnt_and_Blistered in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025

    Names Monti's.

  • Recommendsu/seanofkelley in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste

    Says Monti's is probably the best cheesesteak in the city.

  • Recommendsu/RichEmp in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025

    Says Monti's hands down.

  • Mixedu/Zaddylovesu in r/chicago · Jan 2026price

    Likes Monti's but finds it very pricey.

  • Mixedu/Sea-Oven-7560 in r/chicago · Jan 2026price

    Used to enjoy Monti's but says it got expensive; calls the sandwich good.

  • Mixedu/Vhyris1991 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025consistency

    Was happy to find Monti's but feels quality has declined slightly.

  • Caveatu/CruisePanic in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste

    Tried Monti's and found it sub par.

  • Caveatu/watso1rl in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025consistency

    Says since new ownership Monti's isn't any good.

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