I walked over to Bobbi's Italian Beef after a local business owner across the street, who also happens to be from Chicago, told me, "I'm telling you, Bobbi's has the best Italian beef." Now, New York and Brooklyn are known for some of the best food in the world. But can they really compete with Chicago when it comes to Italian beef? I had to find out. The moment you walk in, you're transported to a nostalgic '80s Chicago sports bar. Pac-Man, the '90s Bulls, the '80s Bears. It still feels very much like a neighborhood spot, but somehow you feel like you've stepped right into Chicago. Then comes the beef. One thing I loved is that you can order a half sandwich, which is plenty for one person. The jus was spot on. The bread was soft and tender, soaking up all that flavor without falling apart. And the giardiniera was nice and thickly cut, a personal favorite. Everything came out fast, too. I have to put this in my top three Italian beef sandwiches I've had anywhere. And by anywhere, I mean Chicago. So yes, Bobby's absolutely deserves the praise. read more

Just the name alone. So I'm staying up in Brooklyn for Work and my friend and I are doing a food tour. This was stop #2 where we get the real meal. Top one was just appetizers. We got a huge beef and pepper sandwich. Good for splitting. Too much for one human. It was sooooo good. Love this little shop's look and feel. Cooks take your order and then make it. Nothing fancy but it feels like home. $24 for a sandwich and two waters. That's not bad. Like I said you get a big sandwich. read more

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A polite greeting when I walked into this very retro space! Television was playing Twister and they even had pac man (for free) in the back. Bobbi you ain't got no business being this damn good! And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. The chili cheese dog spectacular! Onions cheese and chili to dog was perfection. The deluxe slice had me wanting a whole pizza! My favorite part was the dough and that says a lot about a deep dish Omg the Italian beef...MAN OH MAN the way the beef melted in my mouth. I got it with spicy mix on top, dipped and extra dip on side. I wanted to eat the wrapper after. Next time I'm getting it with cheese read more

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What a great place!!!!! Took my daughter and wife here and we loved it the Italian Beef was home made and fresh taste was out of this world.. I felt like I was home in Chicago. read more

Bobbi's Italian Beef in Cobble Hill is a Chicago-inspired eatery slinging Vienna beef hot dogs, Italian beef and deep dish pizza. We've always walked by this spot and finally stopped in for a wiener Wednesday special where all hot dogs and sausages were $2 off. We got a chili dog and a Ditka Polish sausage topped with mustard, roasted onions and peppers. Both were nested on top of a soft poppyseed bun. These were satisfying digs with an excellent snap. We will def be back to this hole in the wall spot read more

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Came here to try the Chicago dog and personal deep dish pizza with sausage. I thought the pricing was really good on the menu items and food came out pretty fast. I really liked the decor and the vibe of the restaurant since it's pretty casual. The Chicago dog was a bit hard to eat, and the fillings were spilling out of the poppyseed bun. The fries tested a little bit too toasty for my preferences. I thought it was funny how there was ketchup on the table since it's considered a cardinal sin to eat a Chicago dog with ketchup. The deep dish was also not bad and I thought the sausage portions were generous. Would come back here to try the Italian beef. read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - Chicago Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Good service. Very pleasant atmosphere Solid food. Excellent option for a tasty lunch.

Talk about a hidden gem! Some friends and I went to Thursday night trivia at Bobbi's Italian Beef, and we had such a great time. The dining area is small, which made the trivia experience just like you were doing is in your own living room with friends. I had relatively low expectations for the menu here ONLY because I don't eat meat and usually, this kind of place has limited options for me. But, to my surprise, they had a really great vegan dog. There was generally way more variety on the menu than I expected which is awesome! One of my friends is from Chicago and she gave her thumbs up for authenticity and the quality of the non-vegan dog. The vibe of this place is eclectic, nostalgic, and Chicago-centric. There's sports and movie memorabilia everywhere, plus a couple of arcade machines. My friends and I did win trivia (and a gift card), so we will be back here soon! read more

A quality spot serving up legit (per my Midwest friend) Chicago dishes. Don't panic, they don't serve that ridiculous overgrown pie Chicagoans have the temerity to call Pizza. I found the Chicago hot dog to be perfect--juicy, with all of the accoutrements you want, down to the poppy seed bun. The Chicago Beef sandwich was very good as well, with a solid dipping jus. Appreciate the tater tot option for fries (these were a bit undercooked though). The decor is amazing--it evoked nostalgia in even this NYer for some 80s-90s Chicago sports greats--I can only imagine the joy if you are from there. Fun place to hang and chow down--you will leave sated and probably very full, or you are doing something wrong! read more

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I come here when I am homesick and want to imagine I'm in Lakeview/Wrigleyville. I've only had the Chicago dogs here but they always hit. Always deliver incredible service and food. read more

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My sweet bf knows how much I miss home and decided to bring me here as a surprise and bless his heart he tried but as a Chicagoan I was beyond disappointed with the food but was not surprised. Got an Italian beef ,personal pan pizza and chili cheese fries. The beef was tuff and cut too thick flavor was just ok pizza was basic but still not very authentic in my opinion and the chili cheese fries were literally inedible. Service and ambience were fine they had a lot of Chicago sports memorabilia up which was cool I guess but definitely will be waiting for my next visit home to enjoy some REAL Chicago fast food read more

The Italian Beef is all too rare in New York and environs. I haven't had enough in Chicago to qualify as a maven, but the one I had here was more memorable than the ones I have had at Al's and Portillo's. The hot giardinera sealed the deal. A generous portion of tender, juicy beef. My only kaizen is that I wasn't asked if I wanted the sandwich dipped. I might have preferred gravy on the side, to preserve roll integrity. The friendly owner pointed me to a great can of pilsener. I'll be back. read more

Bobbi's is like a time capsule back to the 1990s, complete with hard plastic booth seating and a Pac-Man arcade game in the corner. The food was good! I really enjoyed my sandwich (though it's hard to mess up Italian meats). The mozzarella and bread both tasted fresh, and it tasted excellent. My friend tried a chili dog and seemed a little less impressed. Apparently the chili was pretty lackluster. But also who cares what my friend thinks? Bobbi's has the distinction of being open relatively late compared to other restaurants on Smith, so it's a contender for late night eats in Cobble Hill. And a good destination for a sandwich overall! read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - The Smith (with a bite taken out of it) - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I enjoyed what I got here. Also the two guys behind the counter when I picked up were really friendly. My only reason for not giving them 5 stars is because the meat was a tad dry. Outside of that, the flavors of the Chicago combo were amazing. Meat was super flavorful, the giardiniera and roasted peppers we great accompaniments. Also got a chili cheese dog, the frank was snappy and a had good flavor. Chili was well made, great spices and nice bite. I'll be back, I gotta try the polish sausage sandwich. read more

It was fine, but not worth going out of your way for. Pretty disappointing, because I think these guys are from Chicago and should know better. Beef was chewy. The counter guys was obviously not trained in Chicago style beef. Couldn't pronounce giardiniera. Didn't understand that a sandwich could be wet, but not dipped, which was what I wanted. And the prices were very high. Sandwich, coke and tip: $26.00. read more

A little taste of Chicago in Brooklyn! Bobbi's serves up the iconic Chicago dishes - Italian beef, hot dogs, pizza (tavern-style, not deep dish) - and more in a casual setting with a bunch of booths if you're dining in. You order at the counter, and they call your number when the food is ready, although they did bring our very hot pizza straight to the table which was probably for the best. We didn't get the Italian beef (this time), but split a Chicago dog and tavern-style pizza topped with their homemade sausage. I love the toppings on Chicago hot dogs - mustard, onions, tomato, relish, pickle, celery salt - and the one here was great. It's been years since I've had a good Chicago dog, and this was so satisfying. The pizza was excellent, especially the sausage and the crispy thin crust. Can't wait to try more! read more

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I've heard from a few people that they get Chicago right. The Chicago dog is purportedly exactly what it's supposed to be, they nailed the beef, and the place is colorful and plastered with Chicago memorabilia. Personally though? I don't really care if they actually uprooted a Chicago restaurant and dropped it down onto Smith Street. I haven't spent much time in Chicago, I have no Chicago nostalgia, and I'm abhorrently selfish. I only care about what Bobbi's can do for me. You know what Bobbi's can do for me? Serve me delicious food in a space easily accessible from my home, and offer up something I can't get anywhere else in the hood. That I can get behind. We're only one visit in, but it won't be the last. I can run you through the Things We Ate: The Cheesy Beef sandwich (with hot giardiniera). Italian Beef is in the name of the restaurant, which means I'm going to order it. I kind of wanted to go with the traditional to see what it's all about, but my wife overruled me with a "things with cheese are better than things without cheese," which is pretty much an ironclad argument. This sandwich is juicy, tasty, and messy as hell. That's what happens when you dip a sandwich in jus, I guess. I want to dip more things in jus, personally. The Kid's Hot Dog. I had a kid with me. She loves hot dogs. Let's not overthink this one. I had a bite, and it's a good dog. There's also a sign on the wall that says you can't have ketchup on your hot dog unless you're under 17.* I don't think they're really going to stop you, but my kid is 4 years old, and skated by without an issue. She also calls ketchup "ketchies" and if you don't think that's adorable you can go fuck yourself. The Chicken Tenders. The kid also likes variety, and insisted we get both these and the hot dog. These were a VERY pleasant surprise, let me tell you. There's no fryer in here, and they aren't the shitty frozen chicken fingers that you get at every diner that I will absolutely eat and be happy with (before you go thinking I'm some kind of snob). These are actually hand-breaded strips of actual, real chicken breast, baked in the oven and legitimately juicy. This is what I need for my kids, both for health reasons and because my kids are freaks that don't like the fried crust on their chicken. The Turkey Club. It's a great sandwich. Good turkey, bacon, arugula, tomato, garlic mayo...all great things. If I had any constructive criticism on the meal though, the bread on this one (surprisingly different from the Italian Beef bread) is a little too bready for the filling. Really, that's what my wife said, because she's more difficult than I am. I just took the extra bread, sopped up the beef juice and giardiniera that fell out of the other sandwich, and had no complaints whatsoever. Basically, this was all a very long-winded way of saying I liked everything I ordered here, and it's a great spot for my kids to come eat too. Unfortunately, I live in a world where the latter is now more important than the former when it comes to deciding where to eat, but either way, I'm coming back to Bobbi's. ____________ *Italian Beef is having a cultural moment thanks to The Bear, a show you should watch if you like quality entertainment. On it one of the characters (played by an actor that lives nearby in Brooklyn, or at least I think he does because I saw him riding a bike with his kid not too long ago) says, "What kind of asshole is going to put ketchup on a hot dog?" I thought this was worth sharing with you here. read more

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Very authentic Chicago style dining experience in NYC. Chicago hot dogs, dipped Italian beef sandwiches and deep dish pizzas stand out from this Windy City inspired menu. Go for the place's namesake: the Italian beef. Very tender, debris style beef that is complimented very well by soft, yet sturdy, Italian bread. It is then deeper in meat gravy/ juice which compliments the sandwich. I opted for the cheesy beef, which was also topped with a melted cheese sauce. We came to this place with my kids, which is sometimes a gamble but not disappoint. They were very friendly and helpful, explaining the menu and even visiting us after our meal to ask about our experience and tell us of new menu options. A win for Chicago in Cobble Hill! read more

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It was pretty empty when I stepped in on a Friday afternoon. I got a Chicago dog. They took maybe 5 minutes making it. This was my first time having a Chicago dog, probably should have tried it in Chicago first. However, the hot dog was very juicy, and it did have a nice snap. There was a lot of acidity with the condiments. I didn't eat it with ketchup. There is a slight heat with the chilis. It was nice that they gave some wedges to make the meal more filling, but I could've gone without them because they were soggy. It's very much self-service. They'll call out your number when the order is ready, and you bus your own table when you're done. They have half portions of their sandwiches. I might come back to try their Italian beef. read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - Chicago Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Okay Yelp, you win. I was going to wait until January 2023 to start writing reviews again, but you just had to push me... I am going hard on this restaurant, especially since I just visited Chicago in September. While there, I tried many Italian beef sandwiches, along with several hot dogs, so I know the best. Or at least what I think is. I took a page out of Portillo's and got myself a Chicago hot dog and a whole Italian beef sandwich with the giardiniera, which is essentially a spicy mix of peppers and vegetables. You can also get it with sweet peppers, but I prefer the former. You should also get the sandwich dipped, aka dunked into the au jus the beef simmers in. That is the authentic Chicago way. The prices are a bit high. I was able to get a hot dog in Chicago for $2 less for exactly the same experience. Why not give me 2 then? Sure, it "tramples through the garden", there are plenty of flavors, and it is a good hot dog, but I was done after 3 bites. I needed more than just a simple Chicago hot dog. The Italian beef is pretty good! It is dipped all the way through, and the giardiniera spread is spicy and abundant, but the overkill of onions almost ruin it. Thankfully there are enough peppers and carrots to cancel out the pungent taste. I did like how I had plenty of meat on it. However, for $20, I want more. This was very expensive. I could get the exact same sandwich in Chicago for $15. Charge me $15, and this review is easily a four star review. The service also is interesting. I found the guys behind the counter to me super friendly and accommodating, but the cashier rude and gruff. Sorry for waiting at the counter, I do not like to be forgotten in a busy lunch rush. I like that is also near the F train. Being near a subway is nice. I guess I really miss the food that Chicago has to offer because it did bring me back to my week in the Windy City in September. The big takeaways? Good food, high prices, erratic service. I guess there is a little bit of Chicago in there too. read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - Large Italian Beef and Chicago style hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bobbi's is the best - the Italian beef with spicy peppers and the tavern pie are our go-to, but everything they make is good. Also, atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Honestly one of my favorite spots in the hood! read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - 12" TAVERN PIZZA 12" - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food is great, I'm a sucker for the tavern pie had the ditka which was spicy but flavorful. The beef is good, went with regular dip next time will go full / double dip. Tots were a little dry, I think they'd be better if they came right out of the fryer. People who work there are nice, cook came out to check on us. Good music and vibes too read more

Randomly stopped by on a Sunday and was pleased with the decor and energy. I was skeptical at first but had a good feeling when the owner wa very welcoming. Food was yummy and service was good. My partner said he never had an Italian beef like that before and I was even surprised. I wanted to buy a shirt but next time I will. True Chicago feel. read more

Wish you could give 4 and half stars because that's what Bobbi's really deserves! The service to start was excellent and the cashier at the time had some great chat and gave us a good deal on the full beef sandwich. Never had an authentic beef sandwich from Chicago but this sandwich was great and very moist. Some parts of the beef were missing a little flavor but overall it was still quite savory. I got my half with the sweet peppers. Inside the establishment feels like a transportation to the living room of the biggest Chicago Hot Dog Fan read more

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I ordered a regular Italian Beef and an Italian sausage both with sweet peppers and gardinera dipped to split with a friend. The food is mostly self serve (they'll bring the sandwich baskets out to you though), and came out in about 15 minutes. The sandwiches were super messy but so delicious. Even with the dip, the sandwich (for the most part) maintained its shape. Every bite was moist, greasy, and flavorful, but never to the point of cloying. Portions were massive (and well priced). Will definitely come back when I'm in the area read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Immaculate! Was craving an authentic Chicago style Italian beef and got one. A little bit of seating inside and very quick service. Not far from the Brooklyn bridge either for tourists looking for an amazing sandwich. read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stopped in right as they opened on Saturday for the classic Italian beef sandwich. I ordered it with sweet peppers and hot giardinera and dipped. I'm not a frequent eater of the Italian beef sandwich so my lessons learned were as follows: - the hot giardinera is pretty hot! my nose was running while I ate for sure - cheese always makes things better... get the cheese - the sandwich becomes pretty much impossible to pick up when you get the dip on the sandwich, so on the side is probably the best of both worlds The restaurant was really cool inside and the staff was super friendly. I would definitely eat there again and try more from their large menu! read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - REGULAR ITALIAN BEEF - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bobbi's has the beef! What a great & fun addition to Smith St. There's righteous dogs and fries and even a soup and salad on the menu. This food is comforting and clever. The Chicago dog is juicy and Polish dog slightly spicy. If your a carnivore this is your spot. This brings some fun and Chicago flavors to Smith St. read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - Polish dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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HAD TO CHECK FOR LEGITIMACY As I was told the Chicago Dog, sport peppers and Italian Beef were quality but no one knew to what extent (in other words they hadn't been to Chicago). I had just eaten brunch but I was interested. I'm happy to say from a Chicago a native the dog was correct. It came with tots (which I was too full to try). I would come back easily. I actually already bought a t-shirt. They have deep dish too. And tavern style pizza. It seems like a stretch but I wouldn't discount them. Points for the Ditka paraphernalia. I'll see yall soon. Until then. Keep the sport peppers coming. read more

Bobbi's, serving sandwiches LOADED with meat and flavor, opened a year or two ago and quickly became one of my new favorite spots in the area. My go-to menu items are the Cheesy Beef (pro-tip: go half-and-half on the peppers) and Italian Beef Cubano. The whole sandwiches are enormous, always leaving me with leftovers, so the $20 price tag is frankly quite fair. Patrons will need to be prepared to get their hands dirty with some of the menu items, but it's completely worth it. Bobbi's also sells pizza and Vienna Beef Chicago-style hot dogs, although (as of now) I have only tried the latter. You'll order at the counter, but there are plenty of seats available inside. If I had to attempt to describe the atmosphere in the restaurant I would go with "80s movie". I look forward to many future meals at this excellent addition to Smith Street. read more

Ordered delivery and had a few toppings missing. Team went above and beyond to re deliver with extras. We appreciate you!

immaculate vibes, great trivia, great service, great milkshakes why does a review need to be at least 85 characters? read more

This was a cute little place in Brooklyn with amazing Italian Beef and Chicago Hot Dogs! The guy la behind the counter were awesome!

I came in shortly before they opened up shop. When I came by, they had to close for a few hours to catch up to orders. When they reopened later that day, they had a more abbreviated menu. my order was ready really quickly. Ordered half sandwich each of the brooklyn muffuletta and the italian beef. The italian beef doesn't travel well, in case you were wondering. but it is incredibly tasty. the giardiniera is pretty spicy but the right amount of acidity. i've been lucky enough to visit them again recently and it seems like they're really finding their groove with service. the space is a real honest ode to chicago and i've never even seen "the bear" read more

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What's not to love? Delicious food. Fun environment. Great service. Nice beer selection. Stopped in and split the Italian cubano and cheesy beef, and loved both of them. Super fresh and tons of flavor. Will be stopping by to continue trying different things in the menu. read more

Bobbi’s Italian Beef - REGULAR italian beef CUBANO - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This has become my favorite spot in the city. Vibes, service, fooddddd! Caesar Salad, Chicago Dog, and if they have any pizza left (usually oos by then time I get there) it's fantastic....! Definitely a cozy, down 2-earth, delicious go-to spot for kids or a beer with friends. read more

Awesome place! Love the Italian beef. One of my favorite sandwiches in NYC. Great restaurant In a neighborhood that is already full of great restaurants! read more

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I really enjoyed the Italian Beef. I had it covered with gravy, which is the right way to do it.

Ordered the cheesy beef with both sweet peppers and giardino. Just an absolutely delicious sandwich. Super nice people working there too. I'll be back. read more

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Really great menu and the Chicago Hot Dog is the real deal. Nice atmosphere and delicious food.