Just perfect everything. Service, food sauce. Went here all the time with my best bud. I highly recommend it.
(5)
Matt J.
Dirt cheap and delicious sandwiches. You can grab two 8" sandwiches for $5 - a value you can't touch at other sub shops in town. The namesake Steak and Onion was good, but the sausage and pepper sub was what kept me coming back. I'm not in Lansing anymore, but next time I'm in town visiting Sparty I'll stop by Big John for sure.
(4)
Patrick M.
Love their sandwiches! If you like the steak and cheese/onion thing try it!
(5)
Alex B.
Not bad for $5. Delicious subs
(4)
Jeff L.
Ate here several times while I was in town for work...I also saw their billboard while driving in from Detroit and was hungry. I went back three times because I did enjoy the food. Every night was on a Sunday night. It was not busy and the guys running the place were very friendly and accommodating. It may be a hole in the wall, but it is clean and best of all the food is good. I really like the Big John sauce. It reminded me of Arby's Sauce with a nice little kick. I stopped by just to pick up a bottle of it to take home to AZ. The meat is typical for a good Philly and the bread is fresh. The only thing I think could be better is an option for traditional Cheez Whiz. I'll be back.for sure.
(4)
Michael L.
If you get a chance, eat here. The sandwiches are great
(4)
Ian G.
Delicious post-bar food, even when sober. I can't believe I spent four years as a Michigan State University undergrad without hearing about joint. Right off the 110 exit off 1-96, this place is a little more than a fast food restaurant. A few tables, chairs, and the best damn steak and cheese subs I've ever had. Now, stop and recall with me. Remember the last time you had a fantastic night on the town and remember stopping at your favorite late night diner? Think about how amazingly delicious your food was (at the time; forget about how you felt about it the morning after.) That same culinary euphoria swept across my being as I crushed that sandwich, quickly followed by a haunting regret of "Why didn't I know about this sooner?" I spent $5 for 2 6" subs, making this a very student friendly spot (two with banana peppers, two with jalapenos). If I'm ever trouncing around my alma mater, believe i'll have a couple subs in hand on my way home to the metro-d. Viva La John!
(5)
Kevin L.
WAIT TIME - Unless you go to a newly opened location don't expect to be waiting too long as they are a chain and they have the process down. SERVICE - No service here, just place your order and wait for your name/order to be called. FOOD - Normally I am a bad reference when it comes to price as I eat more than what society deems as "normal." I ordered the 16" Steak Mushroom and Onion sub and it came out to be about $14. On a purely "price to inches" scale you can definitely find a better deal else where. i.e. $5 footlong! There is a "red sauce" that you can add on your own which I and many others on Yelp have recommended. If I were to guess the Arby's Barbecue sauce is it's close relative. This is greasy and messy but if that is what you are looking for, it is worth a visit. This is a once every few month visit for me when I crave a greasy filling sub.
(3)
Chris G.
Big John Steak & Onion is a regional chain in mid-Michigan. A kind of sub-sandwich joint similar to a philly & cheese, but significantly less greasy. I ordered their traditional Steak & Onion as a meal (chips & a drink). The sandwich didn't really look like much but it smelled great and tasted fantastic. The meat was lightly seasoned to complement the onion and cheese. I recommend a visit if you've never been. I'm sure I'll find my way here for an easy meal on occasion.
(4)
Noah H.
I tried Big Johns for the first time, and they had some good steak subs! That's really it they just had good food! It is kinda neat that you can watch the grill, but other that that is something a bit different and you can't go wrong with steak and onion.
(4)
Doug K.
Big John's is a little piece of heaven in the middle of Michigan. The Okemos location is, I think, one of their best as it's easy access off the highway and the team here is consistently excellent. ..fast, friendly, and damn good at what they do. The steak sandwiches are ridiculously tasty...shaved rib-eye on an Italian roll with sweet onion and all the other good stuff...shrooms, peppers, cheese, etc...to make your sammie just the way you like it. The "red sauce" propels it into the heavenly category...kind of a cross between taco sauce and marinara...highlighting the flavor of the meat. I live in Chicago but try to hit Big John's every time I'm within an hour of one of their locations. Try it and you'll probably get hooked too!
(5)
Stu F.
If you don't like this meal you must be a nutritionist. The shaved steak was tender and tasty! Bread was fresh, and the fries were also good To top it off it was cheap and they take credit cards!
(5)
Tiara D.
Great service. Food was amazing. I ordered a #4 steak mushroom and cheese. It was perfect.
(5)
Erika D.
Awesome subs, both steak and chicken. The subs are perfectly seasoned and satisfies me everytime I go to Big John's. I will bypass several Tubby's submarines, just to go to Big John's. Sorry Tubby's. You're going to have to step up your game...
(5)
Joe W.
The steak subs are great served with fast friendly staff
(5)
Eric D.
First thing I thought when finished... I should have gone with the 16" sandwich combo. The 8" meal was enough to fill me up but not leave me in a food coma, however I should have taken the other half home. The steak, cheese and mushroom sandwich was unbelievably delicious, cooked to order, and a perfect temperature and taste combination with the banana peppers. The meal came with a side of chips and a drink all under $10, now that's student friendly pricing. I will definitely be back to try the chicken sandwich, but now I know to go large and bring a cooler to transport the rest with me on the road home. This place is conveniently located a couple blocks off the highway for anyone that wants a quick bite during a long drive. More to follow when I come back for the Philly chicken in a couple days.
(5)
Taylor J.
Probably one of my favorite places to eat with delicious food and cheap prices. However I wouldn't eat their subs without their red sauce it makes any sub! Highly recommended.
(5)
Dave R.
I don't know where this guy is coming from with the five stars--all due respect. There's a reason you get two subs for $5. Don't get me wrong, I'll grub greasy with the best of them, but this place doesn't cut it. The beef seems to have gone through several incarnations before it's laid on the bun, which is boring, dry and falls apart too easily. Although it's made-to-order, its convenience store caliber. If your budget is $5, catch the Subway. Otherwise, check out Pizza House for a 3-star cheesesteak.
(2)
Keith C.
Stopped in for lunch and had one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had. It's not a classy place by any stretch, but for what it is, it's excellent.
(4)
Nick C.
this location is hiding next to a gas station you have to really look for it and its a pain to get in and out of but man is it good
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No
Aj E.
Just perfect everything. Service, food sauce. Went here all the time with my best bud. I highly recommend it.
(5)Matt J.
Dirt cheap and delicious sandwiches. You can grab two 8" sandwiches for $5 - a value you can't touch at other sub shops in town. The namesake Steak and Onion was good, but the sausage and pepper sub was what kept me coming back. I'm not in Lansing anymore, but next time I'm in town visiting Sparty I'll stop by Big John for sure.
(4)Patrick M.
Love their sandwiches! If you like the steak and cheese/onion thing try it!
(5)Alex B.
Not bad for $5. Delicious subs
(4)Jeff L.
Ate here several times while I was in town for work...I also saw their billboard while driving in from Detroit and was hungry. I went back three times because I did enjoy the food. Every night was on a Sunday night. It was not busy and the guys running the place were very friendly and accommodating. It may be a hole in the wall, but it is clean and best of all the food is good. I really like the Big John sauce. It reminded me of Arby's Sauce with a nice little kick. I stopped by just to pick up a bottle of it to take home to AZ. The meat is typical for a good Philly and the bread is fresh. The only thing I think could be better is an option for traditional Cheez Whiz. I'll be back.for sure.
(4)Michael L.
If you get a chance, eat here. The sandwiches are great
(4)Ian G.
Delicious post-bar food, even when sober. I can't believe I spent four years as a Michigan State University undergrad without hearing about joint. Right off the 110 exit off 1-96, this place is a little more than a fast food restaurant. A few tables, chairs, and the best damn steak and cheese subs I've ever had. Now, stop and recall with me. Remember the last time you had a fantastic night on the town and remember stopping at your favorite late night diner? Think about how amazingly delicious your food was (at the time; forget about how you felt about it the morning after.) That same culinary euphoria swept across my being as I crushed that sandwich, quickly followed by a haunting regret of "Why didn't I know about this sooner?" I spent $5 for 2 6" subs, making this a very student friendly spot (two with banana peppers, two with jalapenos). If I'm ever trouncing around my alma mater, believe i'll have a couple subs in hand on my way home to the metro-d. Viva La John!
(5)Kevin L.
WAIT TIME - Unless you go to a newly opened location don't expect to be waiting too long as they are a chain and they have the process down. SERVICE - No service here, just place your order and wait for your name/order to be called. FOOD - Normally I am a bad reference when it comes to price as I eat more than what society deems as "normal." I ordered the 16" Steak Mushroom and Onion sub and it came out to be about $14. On a purely "price to inches" scale you can definitely find a better deal else where. i.e. $5 footlong! There is a "red sauce" that you can add on your own which I and many others on Yelp have recommended. If I were to guess the Arby's Barbecue sauce is it's close relative. This is greasy and messy but if that is what you are looking for, it is worth a visit. This is a once every few month visit for me when I crave a greasy filling sub.
(3)Chris G.
Big John Steak & Onion is a regional chain in mid-Michigan. A kind of sub-sandwich joint similar to a philly & cheese, but significantly less greasy. I ordered their traditional Steak & Onion as a meal (chips & a drink). The sandwich didn't really look like much but it smelled great and tasted fantastic. The meat was lightly seasoned to complement the onion and cheese. I recommend a visit if you've never been. I'm sure I'll find my way here for an easy meal on occasion.
(4)Noah H.
I tried Big Johns for the first time, and they had some good steak subs! That's really it they just had good food! It is kinda neat that you can watch the grill, but other that that is something a bit different and you can't go wrong with steak and onion.
(4)Doug K.
Big John's is a little piece of heaven in the middle of Michigan. The Okemos location is, I think, one of their best as it's easy access off the highway and the team here is consistently excellent. ..fast, friendly, and damn good at what they do. The steak sandwiches are ridiculously tasty...shaved rib-eye on an Italian roll with sweet onion and all the other good stuff...shrooms, peppers, cheese, etc...to make your sammie just the way you like it. The "red sauce" propels it into the heavenly category...kind of a cross between taco sauce and marinara...highlighting the flavor of the meat. I live in Chicago but try to hit Big John's every time I'm within an hour of one of their locations. Try it and you'll probably get hooked too!
(5)Stu F.
If you don't like this meal you must be a nutritionist. The shaved steak was tender and tasty! Bread was fresh, and the fries were also good To top it off it was cheap and they take credit cards!
(5)Tiara D.
Great service. Food was amazing. I ordered a #4 steak mushroom and cheese. It was perfect.
(5)Erika D.
Awesome subs, both steak and chicken. The subs are perfectly seasoned and satisfies me everytime I go to Big John's. I will bypass several Tubby's submarines, just to go to Big John's. Sorry Tubby's. You're going to have to step up your game...
(5)Joe W.
The steak subs are great served with fast friendly staff
(5)Eric D.
First thing I thought when finished... I should have gone with the 16" sandwich combo. The 8" meal was enough to fill me up but not leave me in a food coma, however I should have taken the other half home. The steak, cheese and mushroom sandwich was unbelievably delicious, cooked to order, and a perfect temperature and taste combination with the banana peppers. The meal came with a side of chips and a drink all under $10, now that's student friendly pricing. I will definitely be back to try the chicken sandwich, but now I know to go large and bring a cooler to transport the rest with me on the road home. This place is conveniently located a couple blocks off the highway for anyone that wants a quick bite during a long drive. More to follow when I come back for the Philly chicken in a couple days.
(5)Taylor J.
Probably one of my favorite places to eat with delicious food and cheap prices. However I wouldn't eat their subs without their red sauce it makes any sub! Highly recommended.
(5)Dave R.
I don't know where this guy is coming from with the five stars--all due respect. There's a reason you get two subs for $5. Don't get me wrong, I'll grub greasy with the best of them, but this place doesn't cut it. The beef seems to have gone through several incarnations before it's laid on the bun, which is boring, dry and falls apart too easily. Although it's made-to-order, its convenience store caliber. If your budget is $5, catch the Subway. Otherwise, check out Pizza House for a 3-star cheesesteak.
(2)Keith C.
Stopped in for lunch and had one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had. It's not a classy place by any stretch, but for what it is, it's excellent.
(4)Nick C.
this location is hiding next to a gas station you have to really look for it and its a pain to get in and out of but man is it good
(4)