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    Al's Beef

    3.4 (290 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    AL'S BEEF ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Kelsey P.

    Absolutely incredible Chicago dog! My first one but I must say it was delicious. Also cheap. I think this plus fries was around $7.

    Lisa N.

    mmm my dog and fries were perfect for thinking time. ate in silence. dog and fries do enough sweet talking. glory and power. dreams and shooting stars. lilo and stitch.

    Jacqui C.

    It is one of the best places in Chicago to get an Italian beef sandwich and a Chicago hot dog. The service was very quick and the staff was very nice and friendly. It's a small place, so seating is limited, but there was a counter area and a small patio area to sit as well. I personally think the small restaurants are the best places to go, they always have the best food. I will be back next time I am in town.

    The question is, would the person who made this crap, appreciate someone giving them this crap???
    Clark T.

    My boyfriend and I ordered from Grubhub. He loves Al's. I don't. You'll learn why. Typically the burgers are overcooked. I wrote a note to assuage that concern. I never considered for one moment that they'd send slop! I couldn't even enjoy my food, thinking about pigs at troughs and I suppose Al's identified me as one of them!

    Samantha P.

    Favorite Italian beef in the city. I love how they make there giardineria peppers and of course it's fast. The fries are fresh cut but greasy. They're OK, but a little nacho cheese makes them better. You're welcome.

    LaTosha S.

    The food was great The customer service was good I would definitely eat the food again

    Peter P.

    it was for chicago Italian beef it was ok. a good solid average middle ground. The bread was soft and the beef juicy. the service here was good. The street parking was plentiful.

    Julie C.

    I ordered a regular Italian beef sandwich not dipped with hot peppers and provolone. The sandwich was soft and easy to eat. The meat was thinly sliced and had a unique taste. This was my first time trying this style of sandwich and I am happy that I stopped at this place. If you are in the area I recommend stopping here .

    Beef + Sausage Combo
    Matthew H.

    Great spot to stop in for some authentic Chicago food on the go. I got the Beef and Sausage sandwich Dipped, hit the spot for sure. Would go again for sure, good vibes in the shop too.

    My wonderful Hot Italian beef, hot & salty fries and my pop!
    Maria Y.

    Stopped in literally 40 min before a 1:20pm Cubs game. First time here, been wanting to try it. Old school looking building. A few patio tables outside. A few tables inside. There's a pad to place tour order, l imagine when it gets busty. Today, they took our order at the register. Self serve pop and ketchup station. Also had cafeteria style trays and ketchup dispenser. It was a nice day so we ate outside. Our order came up faster than we thought-BONUS! I ordered the #1- Hot Italian beef, pop and fries. (I'm from MI so it is pop!) Hubby ordered the same, but Sweet, i.e., mild. The giardinara was perfect! Hot in flavor, but not burning your nose hairs. It was wet (dipped in the beef juices) so be careful what you wear! The beef was perfectly cooked and chopped up nicely so l did not have long pieces hanging out of my mouth. Fries looked wimpy, but were hot, salty and not as wimpy as they looked, really good. Get a lot of napkins, those WERE wimpy! Highly recommend!

    Daniel Z.

    The Italian beef was incredible. Great flavor, great bread and tender meat. I'd gain 50 lbs if I lived anywhere near that place.

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    Food was terrible and the price are very high I would not recommend this place at all

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    $15 for a 6 inch beef really isn't worth the 5 bites. The quality and quantity is not worth the price.

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    Excellent beef! Love the soft bread and portion size! Homemade and delicious! When in Chicago a beef sandwich is a must! Don't miss Al's

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