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Address: 114 Washington Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
Phone: (847) 926-7426
Website: https://www.johnniemaesfood.com/
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Reviews
Carmen Campbell-Villalobos
My husband and I were so excited to discover this gem of a restaurant. This place is legit. The owner is so sweet. She’s orignally from New Orleans. The staff are very friendly. This is the place to come to if you appreciate freshly made tasty creole food. My husband had the lamb chops with rice. I had the fried catfish, cajun fries and the best yummy cole slaw. Don’t get me started on the beignet’s. I can’t wait to try the mac n cheese and collard greens. The restaurant only has a few tables. The owner said they are expanding. Try the food you won’t be disappointed.
… morecarolla Ault
The owner and chef is friendly as is the staff member. While the restaurant is small, the food is delicious. I have never had shrimp cooked better than Chloe cooked it. I have been there twice and will happily return.
… moreCandy Frison
I had great customer service today when I visited this location. I stopped here because I read some of the reviews and wanted to give it try to support small family owned business.
My takeaways on this food review is mixed. I ordered the Cajun Eggrolls which I was unhappy they were a little cold. I stopped to try them before heading home. I also got the Poorboy Shrimp sandwich which was actually really good.
… moreMy takeaways on this food review is mixed. I ordered the Cajun Eggrolls which I was unhappy they were a little cold. I stopped to try them before heading home. I also got the Poorboy Shrimp sandwich which was actually really good.
Jeffrey
This place is worth the wait! Everything is made fresh to order. I ordered My Dad’s lunch. Grilled cheese with fried chicken and buffalo sauce with a side of Mac and cheese. I haven’t had good Mac and cheese in a long time. And the sandwich was so good! My wife got the jerk chicken with Cajun fries and catfish which she loved. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The place is a little small but there is enough space for a couple tables to enjoy the food freshly prepared. We will be back to try the other items soon!
… moreElsa Murillo
My husband and I ordered from Johnnie Mae’s today and oh my lord. The food is amazing. We had the shrimp etoufée, SuperGoode po-boy, Cajun fries, jambalaya, collard greens, and etoufée egg rolls. The portions: generous. The flavors: spectacular. The shrimp in my etoufée were massive; the ratio of rice to etoufée perfect. First bite had me closing my eyes and relaxing my entire body. The collard greens have excellent flavor. I dare say they’re the best ones I’ve had. 100% will be back, and likely sooner rather than later.
… moreGabriela Garcia
I absolutely LOVE the food here. I’ve been twice and have ordered the chicken po boy and the chicken and waffles. Both were amazing. The last time I went they ran out of beignets, so I’ll have to check those out next time. Just a heads up if you want to eat inside during the winter, it’s very cold inside the restaurant. I kept my jacket and hat on the entire time. Can’t wait to try more of their food!
… moreJ M
Service was just ok, not super friendly. Had the steak sandwich which was delicious. Sauce was really good albeit a little heavyhanded, overpowered the meat a bit. Not mad about it tho. Next time I would skip the fries – soggy and limp.
This is all meant as constructive criticism, as I love Creole food and would love to see this place thrive. I will come back and try the more traditional dishes.
… moreThis is all meant as constructive criticism, as I love Creole food and would love to see this place thrive. I will come back and try the more traditional dishes.
Santiago Figueroa
Me and my 3 friends were looking for a new place to eat at so we decided to go to Johnnie maes we got a catfish platter, catfish po boy, shrimp po boy and pasta and everything was so great my catfish was so delicious so soft and juicy every bite was so good! The best first time eating authentic creole/ soul food. the food was amazing the owner had great energy and answered all of our questions for our first time great customer service. Felt right at home!. overall good experience me and my friends definitely will be back to try some more soon!
… moreJack Fischer
Let me offer some advice: never mix business and politics. You want your customers focusing on the food; they are there for lunch, not a lecture. When you plaster the storefront with political messaging, it comes across as hostile and uninviting. It’s a bad look, plain and simple. Ask any business advisor and they’ll tell you the same.
EDIT: My review hardly warrants such a juvenile response. You’re only going to damage your reputation if you insist on being snarky and unprofessional.
… moreEDIT: My review hardly warrants such a juvenile response. You’re only going to damage your reputation if you insist on being snarky and unprofessional.
Luann Woods
Johnnie Mae’s blew me away! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and full of soul, and the food? Next-level delicious.
We ordered the jambalaya, Cajun fries, a Po’ Boy, and jerk chicken wings, and every single dish was outstanding. The jambalaya was bold, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, true Southern comfort in a bowl. The Cajun fries were crispy, seasoned just right, and totally addictive. The Po’ Boy? Stuffed and satisfying, with just the right crunch. And the jerk chicken wings – oh my gosh – packed with flavor, perfectly juicy, and had the perfect kick. Everything was cooked with so much love and attention to detail.
The staff was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even better. You can tell this place is all about community, quality, and heart.
If you’re in Highwood (or even if you’re not- it’s worth the drive!), do yourself a favor and check out Johnnie Mae’s. Comfort food with soul, flavor, and serious Southern charm. I’m already planning my next trip back!
… moreWe ordered the jambalaya, Cajun fries, a Po’ Boy, and jerk chicken wings, and every single dish was outstanding. The jambalaya was bold, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, true Southern comfort in a bowl. The Cajun fries were crispy, seasoned just right, and totally addictive. The Po’ Boy? Stuffed and satisfying, with just the right crunch. And the jerk chicken wings – oh my gosh – packed with flavor, perfectly juicy, and had the perfect kick. Everything was cooked with so much love and attention to detail.
The staff was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even better. You can tell this place is all about community, quality, and heart.
If you’re in Highwood (or even if you’re not- it’s worth the drive!), do yourself a favor and check out Johnnie Mae’s. Comfort food with soul, flavor, and serious Southern charm. I’m already planning my next trip back!