WiseGuys A Chicago Eatery-Round Rock

looking for a weekend lunch spot came across this place. The mushroom swiss burger was good juicy had the fries with it. We also tried the Chicago dog first time that was pretty good I recommend giving it a try. We also tried the cheesesteak with jalapeño and onion rings. Onion rings had a slight sweetness but we liked them either way. The cheese steak was also juicy no complaints there. I would recommend this place. We came on a Saturday 3pm so service was prompt but the dinner Crowd did starts trickling in.

Got food to go. Everything was great, the Chicago cheese steak sandwich (both on bread and on lettuce) is my go-to. I also liked the Chicago dog -- the peppers they put on are like a hotter version of banana peppers, very yummy. The cannolis are the perfect size, I get them every time.

Gotta love wise guys! Been a while since I’ve been. They still got it! Ordered an extra wet Italian beef, a slice of pepperoni pizza, and a Hopadillo IPA. The Italian beef good as usual. The pizza for $6.50 was not good at all! It tasted like a very cheap frozen pizza to be honest. I did not finish it. All in all this place still rocks.

I have no idea how I missed experiencing Wise Guys before this week. Their food is excellent and authentic. Maybe some Monsters of the Midway fans will differ, but i am telling you - their sandwiches are legit! Wiseguys is a micro-chain started in 2009 by Jerry Dugger and Bill Nychay. Their first store in Harker Heights, an hour north of Round Rock, was designed to bring the tastes of Chicago to Central Texas through a 1920s mobster decor and theme. The Round Rock location opened in 2018. The menu has five broad categories including Cheesesteaks, Burgers, Sandwiches & More, Dogs and Healthier Options. The do have a kids menu too. My consigliere and I tried two choices - The Bonnie & Clyde Cheesesteak and the Italian Beef Sandwich. The Bonnie & Clyde has an Italian sausage on the bottom of the roll with a full Chicago Cheese Steak on top. They use a very generous amount of grilled sirloin piled high with peppers, onions mushrooms and melted white American cheese. It is a delicious beast of a handheld. We have been on a roll lately, pun intended, tasting great cheesesteaks across the region including R&Bs, Mum Foods, Hoodies, Grata's and Litttle Deli. RIP 1776 and Way South Philly. Delaware Sub is up tp try next. Wiseguys' version definitely should be in the conversation for Best of Austin (Overall Cheesesteak, but not a true Philly). The Italian Beef is technically a sandwich. However, I chose the wet version of it, where their homemade au jus sauce is poured over top. It is served in a little foil shell. This is key, because under a huge handful of seasoned roast beef, and sweet peppers there is a bun. The foil on the bottom allowed the au jus to soak into the bread and create soft mouth-watering bites best accessed with a knife and fork. Did I mention I added fresh gardinia and melted cheese on top? I was told by the manager if you can only get one sandwich, get the Italian Beef. Now you can see why. I would be remiss if I did not tell you about their hot dogs. I was personally in Chicago two weeks ago for my daughter's wedding and stopped by Portillo's & Barnelli's for an authentic Chicago-style dog. It is considered one of the top places to get these treats. I know, it's very touristy, but my point is, it set the standard for what a Chicago-style hot dog should be. Wiseguys buys their meats from the Windy City. All the toppings are done the same way as my frank was dressed at P&Bs down to the really green relish, tomatoes, and sport peppers. With no disrespect to Midway Dogs (south of Austin) Mad Dogs (near UT) or T-Loc Sonora (off of Burnett), Wiseguys makes a real case for best hot dogs in the city. Note: My hot dog photo did not turn out, so I borrowed theirs off of Google. Lots of yummy offerings at Wiseguys. Give them a try and let me know if I'm wrong. #MattGoodEats

Our first time here as we were out shopping in Round Rock. The services was excellent, and the history in the walls was great. Very clean establishment. The food was definitely good and so worth the drive. Loved the vibes.

Friendly and quick service. Cute decor but dated. Excellent Meatball Sandwich and Onion Rings! Chili on the dog made the bun soggy. Pass on the pizza puff, too much dough not completely cooked.

Edit: Owner is a delusional wise guy. See their response below. Read the rest of my review, but their response alone demonstrates why this place is not worth a second look. —— I’m not sure what happened to this place. It use to be amazing before Covid. Now, it’s like $17 bucks for the cheesesteak combo. I’m like pretty sure the size of the sandwiches have been steadily decreasing and so has the fry portion size. This use to be a spot I’d come every weekend until I was accused by one of the employees of trying to steal fries. That happened around March of 2025. I swore the place off after this, but recently gave it another shot (Dec 2025) even after that incident. I was the only party there; it was a ghost town and after I received my food, I knew exactly why.

WiseGuys has the absolute best Italian Beef sandwich is the Austin area. The portions are huge and the staff are always so friendly. I would highly recommend WiseGuys to anyone looking for excellent Chicago style food. So good!!!

I worked for the owners at their first location and it's hard to believe that was over ten years ago. I finally got to come in to the Round Rock location and let me tell you they did not disappoint this Chicago boy. Bill and Dandy only employ the best people. Charlie at the counter is amazing and so attentive and communicative and so helpful with the menu. Then the food comes out and they have held it to such a high standard and the cooks nailed everything we ordered. Hands down you will not find a better Chicago dog, Italian beef or cheesesteak. We ordered a bunch even to take home. So if anyone is looking for an amazing meal and an even cooler environment go to Wiseguys:A Chicago Eatery they will not disappoint.

this staff is so kind. I always leave here feeling warm and the food is superb. the gentleman who works the counter is the kindest young man in the world

Never been to Chicago, but it meets the expectations of what I would be looking for in the food scene. The vibe feels very old school counter top service too, which I dig. If you go to Chicago, you need to get some Italian beef, and they load up your sandwich here with a small soaking mountain of thinly sliced beef that's tender, flavorful and delicious. They dip the bun and all so it's definitely a bit messy but delicious. Add some giardinara on the side to add some spice and acidity to change up the bite. Onion rings are fried golden brown and delicious too. Definitely a great neighborhood joint to stop by!

Wife and I had gone to Chicago in Dec'2023 and we fell in love with Portillo's hot dogs. A unique experience we thought we did have to fly to Chicago every time we wanted these bad boys. and then we found Wiseguys. At first we were skeptical, but when we went there the ambiance reminded us of the actual Portillo's we went to and the hot dogs were spot on. You guys might have saved us a plane ticket. We are hitting up WiseGuys for all our hot dog cravings..!

I grew up near Chicago and always enjoyed a good Italian beef sandwich. I was in town for business about 6 months ago and stumbled upon this place, so I had to try it out. I wasn't disappointed and I thought it was a great sandwich. I am passing through, so I thought I would come back and have another italian beef sandwich. When I pulled up, I thought they were out of business because there weren't many cars in front of the place. When I went inside, the guy was too busy playing with his cell phone to take my order, so I started to walk out. When I placed my order, he wasn't very friendly, and the register asked if I wanted to tip them. I find this to be a tacky business practice because all he did was enter my order. I ordered it dipped, and with melted cheese and it came out with shredded half melted cheese, and the sandwich was cold. I probably won't be in a hurry to come back.

Ordered Beef and Sausage and Chicago dog all tasted great Great service and portions I will return for lunch again when in town

As Chicago natives, these menu items are as close as it gets to authentic Chicago fare in metro Austin. The Chicago dogs with the poppy seed bun, sport peppers, onions and relish - so yummy!! Great every time! The Italian beef sandwiches are better than any others in the metro area. Today's beef sandwiches were not as good as usual. Beef wasn't soaked in the au jus so was just sliced beef on a fabulous bun rather than soaked in au jus. Also bun wasn't dipped and green peppers were dehydrated rather than sliced peppers as we've had previously. Other sandwich with gardiniera was better. Server knocking over a beer which spilled all over me was a nostalgic reminder of a fav Chicago eatery..... Will go back again for both Chicago dogs and Italian beef since the flavors are as close to home as it gets for us on foodie favs.

Food is always spot on. A few deliveries might be missing some aujus but 90% of the time everything is perfect. Charlie does a good job of solving problems and making sure orders are accurate and made with love. I'm a south side Chicago kid Bridgeport White Sox til I die but I will love and support this business forever. If ya lookin for da' real deal; this is the place. I haven't tried the cheesesteak yet but it looks fire. But I'm there for da Italian beef wit giardianera extra wet. Thank you again Charlie for making sure my order was right. Having a rough day and really needed my food to be spot on. Ya crushed it my guy.

Another hit, but we already knew that! Dining is casual which is perfect for anyone who's busy but wants a delicious bite for a great price! Our suggestion is any of the sandwiches because those can not be beat! The John Gotti and The Godfather are our usuals, and if you want to have leftovers for days, get the large! The atmosphere is always calm and casual even when busy! Definitely recommend!

Trying new places in the area and this I was hoping would be a hole in the wall type of spot. Definitely have a good menu and I'd like to try more items. Had the Chicago cheesesteak, fries and mozzarella sticks and all were pretty average. The cheesesteak is definitely Chicago style so may not be everyone's cup of tea. It's very finely chopped veggies and meat. We ordered to go and it was pretty quick.

Wanted a happy hour spot and had a great chicago feel with all the chicago sports photos and signage. I asked if they show chicago sports games and it does happen but have to ask as it's for the people which I get so if chicago teams are ever good I'd go here. Service was quick, it was a slow afternoon so I got my food quickly. I had the chicken cheese steak and it was with plenty of veggies in peppers onions and mushrooms. Fries weren't salted much but can add after which I liked. Mozzarella sticks were thick and not too thin.

Not sure if the place is under new management or what but it has certainly gone down hill. The gyros were tasteless, chicken tenders burnt, and the service slow. We used to love this place when up in Round Rock. Won't be going back.

Well this place is as its advertised. WiseGuys in regards to the staff. Kinda felt as though they are smart asses. The food was not like Chicago down home either. The place was pretty clean though and gives you a feeling of being on an old style eatery. Pricing isn't worth the product either.

Coming here was a last minute decision we don't regret at all. The cheesesteak was the best one I have had in a long time. I am so glad we found this charm in Round Rock.

When I go to Chicago, I always get a Chicago hot dog and a Portillo's Italian beef. Aside from the fact that they DID give me ketchup packets(how dare they have ketchup in the building? Lol) (ostensibly for my fries of course) this Chicago dawg was right on the money. Nice snap. Good ingredient balance. Not stupid expensive. Squishy poppyseed bun. 5 stars. Gotta come back for that Italian beef.

Incredible food! Bill is a class act and the food has me coming back. I'm glad I found this place via delivering for Uber Eats! I can see this place being a danger for me. The Bonnie and Clyde Carteled up (made spicy) was my choice and it's incredible!! Love this place!

We went here today to celebrate Wiseguys birthday and so glad we did! Another wonderful experience! We love the Italian beef sandwiches (wet or dipped) and eat them with a fork & knife - so delicious!!! BF had the combo (Italian beef & sausage) - he loved it! We also had some really good fries with it, but the Chicago beef is always the star here! We didn't have a Chicago dog, but we love those too! We also tried the mini cannoli which has powdered sugar & chocolate drizzled on it - delightful! Friendly service which we've come to expect too! I'm from Chicago & this is the real thing - I am so grateful Wiseguys is in our area! Can't wait to go back again!

So I've been following this these guys since they were in Killeen/Harker Heights area many many years ago. Here's the layout: You walk in the door to the farthest left of the restaurant. Order your food at the counter, get a number, and find a seat. They will bring your order out to you. After you are done, you clean up after yourself (sometimes someone will come around and help with disposing your trash). Then leave out the door farthest to the right of the restaurant. The food (cheesesteaks and Italian beef sandwiches) are consistently good. Italian beefs can be wet or dry with dipping au jus. Fries are ok (usually unseasoned, but crispy). They have a condiment area with ketchup and hot sauces and the drinks are self serve. The staff at the counter are usually nice. They have lunch specials from 11 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday. Lunch specials come with fries and a drink. They have some TVs in the dining area that are usually showing sports or something on espn.

We've been going to wiseguys since they've opened. Dozens of visits later and we still enjoy our food there. We've even left a previous 5 star review. But things have been slipping the last year or so and after last night I felt compelled to write a review after voicing a complaint to the staff and they seemingly didn't care. The fries are constantly coming out undercooked and soggy. When you request no bell peppers but they still come out with bell peppers. When you order fries but receive onion rings. It's doesn't seem like the kitchen staff cares enough to look at what's ordered because it's right on the ticket. Mistakes happen, I get that. Not really trying to knock them for that. But my biggest complaint and my reason for a 2 star review? It's now $8 for a single hot dog. You can buy the hot dog and fries for $8. Or a single hotdog for $8. So you want 2 hot dogs with 1 side of fries? That's $16 plus tip. Who on earth is paying $8 for a single hot dog in round rock. This isn't some hype spot in Austin. Sure the dogs are great but Jesus $8 for a single hot dog? I hope someone sees this and brings the price back down to something more manageable.

Best Chicago dog in Austin. If you close your eyes while taking a bite, you might feel like you're back in the Windy City. Let's keep it simple: Food: 10/10 Chicago cookin'. Never thought I'd be able to enjoy this type of food in Texas, but voilà, Wise Guys is here to do it right. Service: Friendly and welcoming. You order at the counter and they bring it your table. Ambiance: A lot of Chicago memorabilia in there. We eat in at the restaurant about 50% of the time just because it is an enjoyable place to be.

Great great atmosphere surpassed only by excellent food and service as an old Chicago guy. I can say it compares to Portillo's Bueno beef and my favorite Johnny's. Love you guys Jay. Great great atmosphere surpassed only by excellent food and service as an old Chicago guy. I can say it compares to Portillo's Bueno beef and my favorite Johnny's. Love you guys Jay.

The staff were friendly here. We wanted to like this place but it just didn't do it for us. The inside was pretty cold feeling as far as ambiance goes. They have thick curtains covering the wall of windows which I can understand given the extreme heat we're experiencing right now. The lighting was just sharp and the overall feel was just not great. The food was just okay. I will admit, we likely ordered the wrong items. We were in search of chili cheese dogs, so that's what brought us there. The hotdogs weren't anything special. I added raw onion to mine, but they were soggy and lacking flavor. The mozzarella sticks were drippy. When i bit in to them, water dripped out. Again, these are likely not the star menu items. The last thing that could have been better is the food ware items. Even eating in the restaurant, they only give out styrofoam cups and disposable utensils. Creating unnecessary trash is something I feel pretty strongly about. I brought my own reusable water bottle, which they let me refill at the water/soda machine, and we didn't end up needing utensils, so our trash was limited. I'll end on a positive. The parking was convenient and there were plenty of places to sit inside.

Love the food here. Italian beef sandwiches are delicious and fill a void in the Austin area. Fairly no frills but good food.

I most definitely recommend this place. The Italian sausage is delicious The service is good but I feel like the cooks are not consistent. I order the same thing sometimes and it was not always great. I still order my faves and just have to hope whoever is cooking or making it makes it good.

Best original Chicago hot dog restaurant. Friendly staff n reasonable prices. Good parking and easy access

This is as real a Chicago eatery as one can get in Texas. Dogs are Vienna. Italian sausage is also. Outstanding.

I am from Chicago and I can confirm that the Italian beef sandwich is the real deal, on par with Portillo's (and it had even more beef on it than Portillo's usually gives you). A while back I picked up a couple Italian beefs and a combo for my co-workers for lunch. One is from Maine and the others are from Texas, so of course they had never heard of Italian beef -- and of course they loved it. Prices are very good for what you get; they do not skimp. I haven't had a Chicago dog there yet, but that's next.

Having lived a good chunk of my life in Chicago, I'm fairly knowledgeable about several of the major food specialties of the Windy City: pizza (thin crust or deep-dish), Italian beef sandwiches, and the famous Chicago hot dog. Finding an authentic version of the dog outside of Illinois has proven to be a challenge. Portillo's has begun expanding into Texas with the first location to open in Dallas soon, but even Portillo's is sort of middle-of-the-road when it comes to flavor. That's why I was excited to find Wiseguys in Round Rock and decided to give them a try. The storefront is located in a strip mall across from the Greenlawn H-E-B easily accessed from SH45. The restaurant's interior features what I would call a sports bar motif with lots of Chicago sports memorabilia and photos of celebrities. There's even a Gene's and Jude's t-shirt hanging on the wall-my favorite place for a dog in Chicago and named the #1 hot dog in America by Rachel Ray a few years ago. The menu here features many items other than a Chicago hot dog, including Italian beef sandwiches, which is another favorite, as well as burgers, cheesesteak sandwiches, wraps, and other offerings. This visit was devoted to the dog however, and we ordered the combo-sandwich, fries, and drink. The food came out fresh and hot and upon initial inspection, featured all of the standard and correct ingredients: a Vienna beef wiener with yellow mustard (mine was missing but everyone else had theirs), bright green sweet relish, onions, sport peppers, dill pickle spear, tomato slices, and celery salt, all atop a poppy seed bun. It was looking promising but when I bit into the sandwich, I discovered the bun was dry and crusty. Generally, the better hot dog purveyors steam the buns so they stay soft and moist and keep the sandwich warm. I noted another review reporting the same issue so this does not appear to be an isolated incident. Flavor-wise the profile was spot-on but the bun spoiled the rest. Fries were typical frozen potatoes and nothing special-I sure wish that I could get fresh cut fries as they really compliment the hot dog. Overall, Wiseguys loses a star for the crusty bun and missing mustard on my dog. I will review again as I want to try the Italian beef, which looked pretty good on another diner's table. I think the food here is decent but could be better.

Have been here a dozen or so times in the past few years and do not recall this being an issue previously. I ordered the same thing I have always ordered, the Chicago cheese steak. This is a sandwich that is served with steak, green pepper, and onion and mushroom. The amount of steak that I received was extremely minimal and 95% of the sandwich was vegetables. My experience in the past has been at least 50% of the sandwich has been the steak supplemented with the vegetables. I'm not sure what happened or if this is the new standard. Update. After response from the business I've lowered my rating. Even with portion control there was virtually ZERO meat, maybe should consider the fact that my experience was an anomaly and respond differently.

Got a soaking wet onion sandwich. Wrapping a sandwich like this in foil just ensures it's completely inedible once it arrives at your door. The pic is from its rightful place.....the trashcan.

This place had been on my radar for a while. We walked in unexpectedly on an evening when a different nearby restaurant had too long of a wait. The set up is fast casual. The service is really great. It was a Friday evening and there was live music. They have a small kids menu and a great long list of sandwiches for everyone. They also have small selection beer. There's a ton of Chicago memorabilia on the walls and it made me miss the Midwest. I will certainly return.

If you haven't been to Wiseguys, you need to make the trip! As soon as we got here we were greeted by Bill. What a fella, he makes it worth coming back. We created a new sandwich, the Bonnie & Clyde " cartelled-up" and Bill said he'd name it after my friend Knox. The food was AMAZING! We will be back for sure!!!!

I have gotten wiseguys delivery and carry out before and it has always been pretty good. This past time however was weak. The gyros were more or less meat and pita with only a small amount of tzatziki despite requesting extra.

After a good visit and meal last year, we were very much looking forward to another good experience. We took a detour just to grab some Chicago hotdogs and beef. This visit turned out to be a big disappointment. The hotdog buns were hard and very dry. They were rushed and the buns were not steamed as they should have been. The fries were under-fried and not crispy. The roll the beef was served in was also dry. The prices are on the high side. Because each hotdog comes with fries at $7, if you want a second hotdog without the fries, they'll deduct 60 cents, making the hotdogs $6.40 each. Unlike most fast food places, there are no combo meals here. It was a bad day for service. The cashier charged for two additional soft drinks we didn't order and it took a long time to get the manager to adjust the transaction. Worse yet, there was a lengthy shouting match between the kitchen staff and the server (not sure if she was the manager or the owner) who was holding baskets of food ready to be served during the heated exchange. The restaurant is nicely decorated with many interesting pictures and posters of Chicago based sports. There are several TVs playing games during the football season. But the subpar food and the verbal altercation ruined our meal.

WiseGuys slaps, plain and simple. Their cheesesteaks are as good as it gets for me and they serve up true Chicago dogs according to my friend who lived in Chicago. It really hits the spot for those cheesesteak/Chicago dog cravings. I frequented WiseGuys when I lived closer but only occasionally go now that I'm farther out. While their fries (especially the chili cheese fries) are somehow better than I remember, everything else I had is just as good now as it was then. Got Italian beef sandwiches w/ giardiniera to-go as well for dinner! If you like Chicago-style food and haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Cheers, WiseGuys!

Chicago born, Chicago raised not much has ever come close to my fond tastebuds of good old Chicago food.........UNTIL NOW! You Wiseguys knocked it out of Comiskey Park, WrigleField and over Sears Tower!!! I am so highly impressed with the food you served, the service, the atmosphere!! I have been living in Round Rock for a month and have been to many good restaurants but I have now found my go to place. I will recommend Wiseguys to everyone! Keep up the good work and do not change a thing!!!!!

De-lish-ous!! Philly Cheesesteak sammich is da bomb !! Soooo fresh, hot and FILLING!!

The biggest baddest sandwiches in the entire Austin area ! So very Blessed to have this awesome place in our area!

I posted a review 2 days ago on this eatery. I did get a response from the owner. Here is my response to his comment about portions? I went to Portillo's in Colony. I ordered an Italian beef to go. The 2 in foil no paper are from wiseguys in Austin.. the 2 in paper and foil Portillo's near Dallas

Italian beef was awful. The meat was tough and stringy with flavorless au jus. Onion rings were fine. I had high hopes for this place, but regret going there

All the right ingredients for a true Chicago dog. It tasted good my only issue was the bun was stale. I drive from across town to try this place - kind of a let down. My wife got the meatball sub she was not to thrilled. A bit to saucy and just bread hanging on both ends. She did like the meatball itself. We both liked the onion rings.

We had the chili cheese fries and I had the johnny boy sandwich. Both were pretty delicious and I still have half my sandwich left for tomorrow. On previous visits, I've gotten different versions of their cheese steaks and I still haven't found anything I didn't like.

A friend suggested wiseguys for movie night, and the first thing that struck me was the massive size portion for the price point. I had a meatball sub and my partner got the dumpster fire and it was way too much food for both of us. The meatball sub was a little difficult to eat given the amount of sauce and size of meatballs, the sub was basically falling apart. The loaded fries had a good amount of meat to sauce to fries ratio. All in all, great value for your money, but the taste is just alright. I can't comment on whether it taste like authentic Chicago food as I'm not from there, but it's definitely a good choice if you're looking for a huge meal!

Closest thing to home that I have here in round rock! They have all the Chicago favorites even though it's not quite as good as portillo's. I love this spot!

The staff were friendly and we were immediately greeted when we entered. I had very high hopes for the food since the menu is so vast. We were a little let down by the food, unfortunately. The fries tasted like frozen fries that were hard and unseasoned. The Chicago dog was pretty good and the Chicago cheese steak was a big sandwich (8inch was plenty!) that was packed full of juicy meat, cheese, peppers, onions and mushrooms. The vibe in here is really low-key and could be a great little hangout that feels just like a mom and pop place in the Windy City.

I had the beef cheese steak and my boyfriend had the chicken cheese steak and they were both amazing! the parmesan fries weren't bad but they didn't taste much different from the regular fries. i'd recommended just getting the normal fries. our food was ready so fast i was very impressed. quick service and great food!

I realized I always get the same thing as my Chicago-born Italian Beef-obsessed BF, so this time I ordered a Chicago Dog. It wasn't as overwhelming as the big beef sandwich, and came with fries. The hot dog was very Chicago, my BF says, served on a proper roll with mustard, tomatoes, peppers, and a dill pickle spear. It was good, even though I was not allowed to add ketchup. The fries here are really good--especially so when they're not drenched in all the stuff they like to pile on. Skip the oily Parmesan, skip the dumpster pile of meat. Just get the fries!

This used to be good Chicago food, but they changed their bread. For real Italian beef you need hard, crusty Italian bread. new bread is way too soft. Sorry, that's not Italian beef. We we're regular customer, but not going back.

Very good food, great cheese sticks, I got the Italian beef sub, with peppers and "the juice", this thing tasted fresh in amazing! And the music is rockin!

Love the kitschy mob vibe and all the memorabilia on the walls (and hanging from the ceiling). Love the people there. Love the food, and the selection. Great comfort food. There's always service with a smile. When i introduce new folks to Wiseguys, they ask me what's really good. My answer is always the Lego movie song. EVERYTHING is AWESOME!