I never write reviews but after the amazing experience I had at carms I felt compelled to write this review
The owner Steve and his staff went above and beyond to complete my complex order
Food and service were soo delish !!
Can't wait to go back
Highly recommend the beef and Italian ice !
PS the owner Steve is easy on the eyes �
I have been going there for 40 years since I first started at UIC and now am a professor at Loyola. I love this place. I love the family atmosphere. Steve who runs the joint was a teenager when I first started coming there behind the counter. They're like family to me.
I've been coming here for over 20 years they have the best ice in Lil Italy....
I absolutely love carms! My favorite place for an Italian Ice! �
Good eats &, Italian stallion Lemon ice!!
Dee best beef with Stevie D's.
I love this place. Many happy memories getting Italian ice after little league and softball. Still waiting for the French fry, Italian beef and 151 Bacardi flavors!
Just had an amazing grilled chicken sandwich. It really hit the spot!
Love the staff! Love the food! Would love to see it get more foot traffic! Perfect little hidden gem that deserves all the love it gets.
A hidden gem that blows away Portillo's and all the other Beef joints
Best Italian Beef and Ice in Chicago. Love their fries!!!
Wnet to the 1 in Hillside for years.Then the 1 in Warrenville.
The cantaloupe ice is very flavorful, made from scratch and the texture is velvety smooth.
Tasty, flavorful, and I really liked the perfectly seasoned peppers and celery on top. I had asked for my sandwich to come dry, but they served it wet (dipped) instead. Not a deal breaker, as it was still really good.
Horchata Italian ice was also really refreshing.
They accept credit cards but with a $5 minimum purchase... Italian ice is cash only!
Tender and juicy Italian beef with an amazing texture, giardinera with just the right amount of crunch, looks like it was made in house. This is definitely the kind of sandwich you have to eat two handed, and not put down or it'll fall apart. Can also be ordered without dip.
They had hibiscus Italian ice, not sure if it's a one-off flavor but I like it. Tastes just like a frozen agua jamaica. The Italian ice ordering counter is separate from the food one and only takes cash. Food counter takes card.
No guest bathroom on premises.
Great flavors on their beef. Spicy peppers or plain beef, both were delicious. The Italian ice is a great way to cool off.
Awesome place to eat. Not only are their burgers and beefs great, but they also have amazing tacos. Never thought I'd be saying that I enjoy tacos from a beef place. They really are that good.
I was in the area shopping 🛍 and I remembered there was 2 sandwich shops across from each other . Remembering delivering Chicago Tribune Newspaper both establishment businesses, First time I been here since 2012 . I ordered the meatball sandwich , fries 🍟 & drink, & You're talking about " satisfied " Meatball sandwiches are my favorite and that what you get at other places , At Carm's this was more like Homemade Italian dish , My Italian Mum from Italy 🇮🇹 would love 💘 .. Try to time make so time to try their Italian Beef sandwich. Sorry I didn't get to Italian young women & gentlemen name . But this place rock 🎸.. cozy place to eat in or outdoors & the customer service was 100% satisfied, I gave it 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Carm's Beef & Italian Ice .. I know if my Mum was here she would say " It thats a good !!! 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 ...
I did not try the food, but the italian ice, oh my!!!! I tried the strawberry favor, which was delicious. However, I was surprised at the horchata flavor. So, so tasty without it being overlysweet. It has pieces of rice that give it some texture. It's a must try, but, be sure to bring cash. It's cash only on the Italian ice side.
Quaint throwback Beef and Hot Dog joint in Little Italy, UIC area. Feels just like you would imagine (authentic). Had Tacos, believe it or not, and they were great! I would recommend going and I would patronize them again.
Enjoyed the delicious Italian ice here with the fresh fruit in it on their nice outdoor seating. Did not try any of the food though as we had just enjoyed lunch elsewhere. Great neighborhood spot for those who don't need to find a place to park as most local parking is by permit only.
Born and raise on the southside of Chicago and one thing we know is good food,
and the food here is fantastic
Real homemade Italian food
it’s the Best,
Thanks Aunt Kitty for telling me about this place the family loves it 🇮🇹
Italian ice is so good. There are chucks of yummy fruit. I love the mango, pineapple and strawberry. They have the best hand cut fries and steak tacos!
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