Diner reviews of Merichkas
A diner from Flint, MI
Feb 14, 2014
The is one of the world's greatest place to dine. I kid you not. I have been around the world; I love Merichkas. My late parents would take us from Naperville to Merichlas every so often; what a treat; the Pooboy is still great (steak sandwich on a roll with garlic sauce).
One of the best reasons to dine in, is because of the atmosphere; they have kept like it was; a classic retro feeling. The old wood paneling and old carpet style are so refreshing; it is a very romantic place to take a date.
You feel back in the 60s and 70s; I hope they never change the interior; the atmosphere is a quarter of the experience.
Try this place before you die.
I only wish Johnny's Pizza was still around there.
Merichkas was pure quality; it still is. When I made my Indie movie, "Sisters Go Ye trailer 2" on youtube, I tried to emulate the high quality of Merichkas.
A diner from Lockport
Mar 23, 2013
Used to eat here 7.to 10 times a year. Quality is way down and I propably will never return. My steak was grayish in color when cutting into it, the manager agreed. I think I could buy this quality of meat from the trucks that drive around in the neighborhoods.
A diner from JOLIET, IL
Mar 13, 2011
Ok,my experience left me wondering why did i come here. waitress kim was absolutely adorable a pleasant suprise versus the overpriced foods
No star rating
ActiveDiner diner
Oct 25, 2010
The fried chicken was oily and unseasoned!
A diner from Plainfield, IL
Jan 13, 2009
Wow - I was really surprised here. Growing up, my dad brought home Marichkas' poorboy sandwiches, fries and pickles at least every coule of weeks. I remembered the sandwiches to big....tender cube steak grilled just right, awesome garlic butter sauce. I was really disappointed. The sandwich seems a lot smaller...the meat used to hang over the bun, and now it's smaller than the bun. The bun itself was chewy...not what I remembered. This place really needs an upgrade, I really didn't even want to give it a 2 for Ambiance, but I felt bad because I used to absolutely love the food. Maybe I just hit them on a bad night?
A diner from Joliet, IL
Jan 2, 2009
My wife and I each had a poorboy sandwich, dinner salad, ice tea, and double baked potato. The poor boys were cold and the bun cold and soggy. I was surprised how tiny the sandwiches were as the price was $14.50 each for the poorboy plate! The house salad was good. Our waitress was pleasant. The decor was something from the 1970's. What restaurant has paneling on the wall and old stained carpet? I dropped over $50 with a tip and felt that I had not been this ripped off in a long time. Very dissatisfied and will not go back.
ActiveDiner diner
Sep 18, 2008
Grew up in Joliet eating these "Poor Boys" and don't get back often enough. 1st one in over 8 years.Merichkas is still on of my must stops when back in town. Place is old but it goes with what they do and that is great food with outstanding service.
Don't change a thing "It Works"
GBales
ActiveDiner diner
Apr 24, 2008
Love Love the poorboys!! Onion rings are the best too!!
ActiveDiner diner
Jan 16, 2008
Best Long Island ice tea's in the area. Poor boy's good, too.
A diner from worth il
Dec 29, 2007
awesome food best poorboys you will ever eat. not good if your on a diet, but a great meal
A diner from Chicopee, MA
Aug 18, 2007
I was just recently back in the area after being gone for a number of years for a family reunion. We all met at Merichka's for our famous poorboy sandwiches, and they are still the best in the world. Nothing can compare to them, I would give anything to have that recipe. Everytime I have ever thought of them, my mouth still waters needing to have one. Only thing I would do different, is not have it be so expensive or make the sandwich bigger. Pickles on it, top it off.
A diner from Redondo Beach, CA
Aug 13, 2007
I am 50 and ate there as a kid prior to leaving the area at the age of 18. I've travelled around the world and nothing compares to the tasty poor boy sandwich. I only wish they could send me one.
A diner from Bethlehem, PA
Nov 30, 2005
I moved from Joliet when i was eleven years old so I have not had a Merichkas Poorboy for thirty plus years, but my mouth still waters when I think of them. I would love to get their exact recipe.
A diner from Romeoville IL
Mar 20, 2003
Great Food! The building could use some modernization & they defintely need to add a
kids menu.
A diner from New York, NY
Oct 2, 2002
Merichka's is the best restaurant in the Will County area. Not only does it have the best poorboy's I or anyone I know has ever had, but their steaks are tops also. The overall quality is awesome. I will always be a regular whenever I come home and vist!!!
A diner from Chicago, IL
Apr 7, 2002
This restaurant has the best poorboys I have ever had! I have lived many different places (including Chicago) and I still savor the delectable taste of their poorboys. Being in the health feild I am quite particular with what I eat -- but even I say having one of these artery cloggers once a year is a must.
A diner from Pennsylvania
Jan 31, 2002
If you have never had a steak sandwich on garlic bread - You MUST go here! It's called a PoorBoy and boy is it good! Order with extra garlic juice, melted cheese and an order of the BEST onion rings you'll ever have! I can remember eating at this restaurant since I was a child and now that I am married and living in PA, it becomes a sure stop when I visit home!
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