I recall this place being a lot better before. I have been there for dinner and from what I remember, the portions were large, ingredients fresh, and prices reasonable. A co worker and I were in the area and decided to try Chicago Joe's for lunch. The server was helpful and attentive, but he gave my co worker a glass with a huge crack down the middle. That could have ended very badly.
The lunch specials are pricey for the amount of food that you get. We opted for a chicken parmigiana for $9.95. It consisted of a small scoop of cold pasta in an overly sweet pasta sauce, and a piece of breaded chicken no larger than the palm of my hand. The chicken also had gristle which was very gross. Overall the taste of the food was solid, the prices were too high for what you get, and the service was solid enough. I wouldn't rush back here again.