Au Jus specializes in authentic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches with generous portions and fresh ingredients. The casual counter-service spot also offers friendly staff, a spotless open kitchen, and a menu featuring standout items like egg rolls, battered onion rings, and Cuban sandwiches.
What to Expect:
🥪 Massive, juicy Italian beef and sausage sandwiches
🍟 Crispy fresh-cut fries and battered onion rings
🍽️ Counter service with no reservations
🛻 Curbside pickup, delivery, and dine-in options
Important Information:
Identifies as women-owned business
Accepts credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments
Free on-site and street parking with ample spaces
Closed Thursdays and Sundays
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🥪 Big Portions: Order the large Italian beef sandwich—it’s filling enough for multiple meals.
🌶️ Spicy Trifecta Heat: The spicy trifecta packs authentic Chicago heat; not for the faint of heart.
🍟 Fresh Fries Method: Fries are partly pre-fried then finished fresh to ensure crispiness on delivery or takeout.
🅿️ Ample Parking: Plenty of free parking in front and behind the plaza with 38 spaces available.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Au Jus enjoys a stellar reputation for the best Chicago-style Italian beef in Ohio, with reviewers praising the massive portions, fresh bread, rich au jus, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. The clean kitchen and casual atmosphere also receive high marks. A few negative reviews mention inconsistent experiences and poor customer service incidents, but these are outweighed by consistently positive food and hospitality feedback.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
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What You'll Find
Italian Beef Sandwich, Spicy Sausage Sandwich, Beef Egg Rolls, Cuban Sandwich, Battered Onion Rings, Fresh Cut Fries, Pickle Chips, Giardiniera, Provolone Cheese, Sweet Peppers
