Good Italian beef. Spacious and good was prepared well and quick upon payment. Service was great. Added the sweet and spicy peppers. read more

Mr. Beef & Pizza - Italian beef - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time trying the famous Mr Beef and pizza and frankly we were disappointed. I wouldn't avoid trying it if you haven't considering its name in the Chicago area. But I won't say drop everything and go there either. read more

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P E R F E C T I O N The beef sandwich was perfectly prepared, shaved beef, lean, no fat, tender juicy beef and bun Im every bite with hot giardeniara. The French fries were made to order and the only thing holding up the order from being served as the kitchen was waiting for the fries to come up hot and fresh and crisp. These guys do everything to perfection, total quality control and pride in their food. read more

If you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a good beef, this is the place. Typical CHICAGO , style beef as well. Great, Burgers, Gyros and Hot Dogs, Pizza as well. Rather it's by the slice or full size pie. read more

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Weirdest thing. I grew up eating Mr. Beef's in the 90s and loved it. Best bag of fries and Italian beef - I had it as my top spot for beef's. After the new owners came in a few years ago, I tried it and felt like it was completely off. Stayed away from it for years but randomly decided to try it again recently and it was good again. The beef was a 5/5 and the Giardiniera like 4/5. Super solid! read more

04/10/24 - My wife a I stopped off here after a marathon at our accountants office from 2:30-7:30. We were starving. I went in and stood there while this POS stood there and ignored me right on the other side of the counter. He was doing something but never looked up or said I'll be right with you. When he got doing whatever it was he doing he walked to the back room in the restaurant. There was a girl who was up front and she never acknowledged that we were even there. She then walked to the back room too. I mean like WTF? Besides 2 woman we were the only other customers in the restaurant. Finally a third person came out and took our order. What a difference from the last time I came in there. That being said they do have a good beef. I like mine dipped w/jardiniere peppers. I don't think I'll ever go back there as there are too many other places to eat. This I'm not to be confused with MR BEEF @ 666 N Orleans. read more

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Mr. Beef & Pizza is one of my favorite places for a beef or combo and a slice to go. I've been coming here easily for over 25 years, and it hasn't changed a bit. Besides the new owners, they continued with the original recipes. Nothing has changed; they still have the same booths and tables, oldies on the radio, fast service, etc. This is the place if you're looking for an old-school beef stand. read more

I've been a long time customer over the years and when the owners sold a few years back it took us regulars by quite a surprise. Loyalty kept me going there until it was determined things had definitely changed where the food quality was concerned. I had learned the long time cooks had gone elsewhere. This severely impacted the taste and quality of a long time great tradition. I walked away but one day not to long ago I thought I'd give em another chance after several years. Upon stopping in I learned the old cooks had made it back and the food quality was back. I've been there several times over the past six months and I get my usual slice and a soda and it's pizza perfection. Other things in the menu I'm sure are tasty and back to that great traditional taste of old. Welcome back and it's so nice to satisfy the slice and a diet soda fix when needed Bob read more

Nice spot for a quick bite, the pizza was delicious, the gyros were great, very nice atmosphere, the the service was great. read more

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The place changed ownership a few years back and the quality went downhill quickly to the point of instead of going there at least twice per week, we stopped altogether. I thought the first couple of subpar meals was a fluke, but it wasn't. portions were smaller, not the same taste as previous owners, and the service is a joke. read more

I love the beef here. Besides fries, beef is all I've had here but it's delicious! Quick service and friendly attentive workers!

Awesome for the last 20 years! Love to go inside have my beef juicy hot french fries and an ice cold beer! Love you, Mr. B

The driest beef sandwich I have ever tasted, I asked for it to be dipped & with cheese but when I opened it the cheese wasn't melted and it was dry. It looked wet but was like sawdust going down. When I asked for side of gravy I got a small little cup that didn't do much to wet the sandwich. read more

I used to frequent this location on a regular basis and have not been there for a couple years. I've noticed that they changed owners. The Beef is tasty, just not how it used to be maybe it's the juice - I remember the old owner had crushed red peppers in the juice or something that made it stand out. Not what I remembered However still a decent beef sandwich! I would recommend getting one in neighborhood. read more

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Literally everything went well. No nonsense in the line, they kept everyone moving. The sandwiches are literally dripping with flavor. Would recommend to anyone visiting or living in the area. read more

Mr. Beef & Pizza - Italian Beef Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A very Happy Days vibe is what you'll get here. Yeah, I just dated myself with that, but I guess with great age comes greater adventures. The food is your typical diner food - bugers, fries, and such. We came in because the need for hotdogs and fries was in order. To my surprise, no one ordered hotdogs and fries. We still got stuff off the grill. I got a burger that was well seasoned and fit the bill for your good Ole American burger. My daughter had a decent slice of pizza. Not a NY slice, but big enough to make her happy. My wife ordered a gyro sandwich and fries. See, not so crazy. The bad part came when my wife opened up her sandwich. As we're enjoying our meal, I see my wife open her gyro to enjoy the protein (gyro meat) that seems to always be abundantly added to these sandwiches. While using a fork to pick up the gyro meat, she stopped cold and asked me to make sure she wasn't seeing something else. I leaned in, and sure enough, there is was, a hair. It was plain as day laying across the tomato covered in sauce. She walked over and explained what she had found. The person behind the counter took the gyro back and prepared her a new one. It took long enough that I was able to eat my burger. Thankfully, she had the fries to keep her happy, but after that experience, she couldn't trust the new sandwich and started picking at it until she eventually lost her appetite. I don't have much else to say, to be honest. It was an experience that will keep us away from here. read more

Mr. Beefs on Harlem. When you mentioned it to anyone familiar a smile would instantly appear. It was a right of passage when you were a kid and something you passed on to the next generation. We recently heard of the new ownership and how the beef sandwiches were just not the same. We were in total disbelief and had to visit and see what was up. It just couldn't be right?!?!?? Fast forward to this week, when my son and I stopped in. It was lunch time and there was plenty of parking. That would never happen under the original owners. There would be a line and maybe some seats by the front, if you were lucky. The place was virtually empty. Not a good sign. We go to the counter place our order that included cheesy beef sandwiches and was asked what kind of cheese? What..there is only 1 option, mozzarella! We get our order and instantly saw the sandwiches were smaller as were the fries. We were okay with that as long as the beef sandwiches tasted the same. They most definitely did not. If it weren't for the giardinar they had no flavor at all. The sandwiches had no flavor whatsoever. The bread didn't seem fresh and the mozzarella never seemed to get soft. To say it was disappointing would he an understatement. We must now face the prospect of never having a good beef sandwich place to go to. The end of an era for us as we will not be back and will tell people not to bother. read more

Now that I've tried this place a couple times i guess i can give it a decent review. Nothing is wrong with this place in particular, other than the fact that they have no real combo meals. If i remember correctly, the have about 3 items that you can get fries and a drink with. Everything else is a "build your own" combo thing which means you'll pay more here than the Wendy's and KFC that are on with side of this place. I say all of that to say that if you like quick selections, with ready-made options, then that might annoy you a little. Other than that, the food is pretty good, they are quick, and the staff is friendly enough. read more

I don't know where these negative reviews are coming from. The beef is some of the best around. Also, their salads are fantastic. (Yes, excellent salads at a beef joint.) Made to order, not prepackaged. And the staff are always friendly. read more

Ordered the dipped Italian beef and fries. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. That Beef was phenomenal. The hot peppers were plentiful. The beef was moist and tasty. Next time I'll take pics; I couldn't wait to try it out. It's hard to find good beef. As far as beefs, this place has overtaken the number 2 spot on my list. read more

Mr. Beef & Pizza - Italian Beef, hot peppers and fries. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

i have driving past their for a good while went for early voting decided to stop on my way back to work. I must say i was very disappointed i got a hotdog my bun was hard on the ends and most fries were not done but the whole batch was extremely greasy. I am a fry head so if you mess up my fries you don't want my business read more

I recently moved to the Chicago Suburbs and wanted to try Mr. Beef. The Italian Beef was very juicy and the hot peppers made it even tastier. The service was fast, the prices were solid and the food was great. Will be going back again. read more

The beef was outstanding. Flavorful and dipped the way I like it. My wife had the dog with chili and cheese; delicious!!! Also loved the 1950/60 feel of the place. Friendly folks behind the counter. Great place. read more

I have been going to Mr Beef for over 20 years. I moved out of the area but always came back. I know the original owners must be gone because the size of the sandwich is 30 to 40% smaller! Nothing wrong with the taste or quality. I always brag to others how they piled on the beef but no longer the case they are almost as small as Johnny's on North Avenue. Very disappointing. read more

Terrible service. The food is nowhere near the same as the original owners. I would go there at least 1 to 2 x a month. Mr. beef was a favorite for our family get together NOW they skimp on their serving size . they're constantly forgetting parts of the order. I would ask for ketchup and salt and pepper and they wouldn't put it in the bag ...or ask For extra juice for my beef sandwich. They forget it and the fries are always cold over salty.... . The parking is terrible. "It's dirty in there the kitchen " The place is filthy. The tables are not cleaned off fast enough. I'll never go back there again. They had big shoes to fill and they couldn't even come close. read more

Always a wonderful lunch stop. I only know the Chicago 666 N Orleans. Often line up when you go at lunch time. Carry out is nice. Italian Beef or Sausage with Green Peppers (my fav since my youth, 1st here in 1990. Got within the few blocks from work by beater bike from the West Loop. Driving- from the Kennedy Ohio St extension turn L at Wells, then L to Chicago Avenue, then L at Orleans, then turn R in their lot (or the park on street- pricy meters). Best to walk or RIDE a bike like me! read more

Had their beef in Forest Park and it was decent. Hard space to compete in in Oak Park. We have so many places nearby and this place did not stack up to chains like Bouna and Portillos. Not on the same level as Johnny's or Freddys Pizza. Not a bad place to go if you want Pizza and Beef. They have options and indoor seating. Much like Mickeys on Harlem. Went drive through and didn't really experience the service or cleanliness. Price was about $8.50 for 6inch sandwich. read more

Excellent Italian Beef and fries. Had the sandwich wet and sweet. There were plenty of peppers as well as beef. If you like Italian Beef sandwiches, you gotta go there!! read more

I ordered an Italian beef sandwich with sweet peppers, dipped, and fries. It was delicious! The fries are very generous, plenty for two people. Mr. Beef is an under appreciated! Check it out ! read more

Good pizza, good burgers, wings. A bit too expensive but what isn't nowadays. I mainly go because my daughter likes their pizza and they're so nearby. read more

The food is good there but the so-called owner is very argumentative on the phone for Delivery-I tried calling back to complain this Morning about him and Phone guy said he is the owner-he just lost my business it's good but not that good --when I order delivery normally gets here within the half hour so I go outside the wait time goes by Call Back ---the Driver is out already --half hour later now waiting a full hour -11still not there so I called back Again -Hung Up I called back this morning and the same moron answer the phone again and he gets in a big argument with with me on the phone shows that he screwed up he's got time to argue with me so I would not recommend anyone going there -the old owners were much better --that's too bad -do not go there-- I wish I had the guys name --he's just a total jag off -go across the street to spend your money somewhere else plenty of restaurants within three blocks of there read more

Went on Tuesday for the gyros special. I bought four and four extra sauce on the side. The gyros was good, moist, tasty. the pita wise, warm and delicious. They had added the perfect amount of onions and tomatoes. But they did not put enough sauce on the gyros, and I had to use two additional containers of sauce that bought on the side. They are small containers for one dollar each. I will ask that they put more sauce on the gyros next time I go there. Although, I've regularly purchased extra sauce when I buy gyros at any restaurant. the beef is excellent and I bought four beef sandwiches with sweet peppers two weeks ago. Tonight I will buy the pizza special. I will let you know how the pizza is tonight after we eat! read more

Harlem Ave. standby with what is likely the best Italian beef in Chicago. Hot and dipped. There might and I emphasize might, be one beef stand better though I haven't found it yet. Without doubt the best slice of pizza in the city! I fight coming into this joint because I know I can't have just one. Great meatballs and they even have 'gravy bread''! And what a 'joint' it is! Old school old neighborhood feel Chicago with walls adorned with movie posters of yesteryear and oldies but goodies tunes humming overhead. Formica tables, checkered tile floors and leopard print plastic covered booths finish off the true Chicago feel. If you haven't been here your loss. read more

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NEW OWNERS!!! Didn't think my favorite place in the world would change, but it has. New owners have take over a couple months ago and I've given them a few chances now, and fuuuck why ruin a Chicago icon? The recent BAD changes at Mr. Beef... 1. Food has changed for the worse. Pizza slices now are almost HALF the size they used to be. 2. Quite of few items from the menu are now GONE, 3. Beefs don't taste the same, can't figure out what changed but they are smaller too. 4. Long time workers are all gone, mostly new staff. I had hoped and prayed the new owners would leave a great thing alone, they haven't and every week there are new changes. Been coming here for 30yrs and it's a huge dissapointment. There's far too much competition in the area to make changes like this. read more

Rosa J. has started doing what a Chicagoan is supposed to do: eating hotdogs, burgers, and sandwiches around towns. Blissfully, she has been doing so on her days off from work. Today is MLK Day, and Dr. MLK Jr. would for sure be happy to consume some tasty Chicago-style Italian Beef sandwich, if he had the opportunity. I would also kindly remind him to add some sweet peppers as well. Rosa J. did the exactly the same: ordered an Italian beef sandwich with sweet peppers (50 cents extra). I wasn't expecting much from this place, but they obviously know their stuff! The sandwich was delicious! Their beef was tender and flavorful to every slice and string. I can honestly say that it was $6.50 well-spent. Hubby ordered the cheese pizza and regular-sized fries. Be aware of that "regular-sized" fries; it was a fairly large serving. I was glad that I didn't ask for fries; otherwise, I would need a spare stomach. Their fountain drinks are re-fill able. Just respectfully ask one of the dudes working behind the counter. It's freakin' ironic that Wen*y's and Kentucky F'ied Chic*en are the next-door neighbors. Do not go there, please. Come to Mr. Beef & Pizza instead. They also have parking available. Though tight and congested, the parking lot is ample for the city standard. It's also very close to the HIP. Let me tell ya; Harlem Ave. in Chicago is really the road containing some of the best food in the city. read more

Mr. Beef & Pizza - An old-diner, retro feel about this place - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Easily the wost Italian Beef I've ever had! Just god awful! Even dipped it was so dried out I was almost choking on it. No flavor to it at all. I ordered it with giardiniera, and they didn't put any on there. They don't have a combo meal for their beef. Everything is separate. I order a Sprite, but it tatsed nothing like Sprite! Definitely don't recommend! read more

This has been my go to place for beefs and slices of pizza. Don't know what's going on there but management needs a class on customer service skills. Ordered a beef to what I found when I got home was lil green bugs on beef. Called ahead to let them know I was coming back so they can see the issue and was told there was nothing that they could do and that it was better for me to stay home, like wtf. But is it me seems like the guys behind the counter have a staring issue especially when women are around. Anyone else get that vibe? read more

This is for the new one in Forest Park. Went this sat after the show. Sausage pizza cold and old. Vanilla shake no flavor tasted like ice milk not mixed at all. Chocolate cake dry and a vendor item. Homeless black man jonesing in a booth asking customers for money. Never again read more

I ordered a pizza from Mr Beef and this is what I got a BURNT pizza I'm shocked they even served this . I called back I spoke to the girl taking orders she put me on hold to talk to the manager he never came on the phone she back on and told me to bring the pizza in and they would make me a new pizza. I told them you honestly thought this pizza was worth serving I told them NEVER serve a pizza like this again you will lose customers. The manager didn't like confrontation he gave me my new pizza which was not even cooked properly it was gooey and could is used about 15 more minutes in the oven and he replaced my pizza with a smaller pizza then I originally ordered. Needless to say I will not be going back they lost my business read more

Mr. Beef & Pizza - a cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been a long time customer of this establishment and alway had nothing but the best to say about it. Recently it was sold, so I decided to give it a try. Food is about the same, smaller portions also has a price increase. The thing is the place is already dirty then I've ever seen it. Bench seats are sticky and grimy, garbage cans had ketchup all over the swing door, just in general grimy. The most annoying thing is one of workers had there kids in the dinning area, running all over in the kitchen, by the washrooms, pushing the emergency exit door, standing on tables. A general disrespect for the customers dining in there. Probably the last time I will go in and eat. *update* Fast forward a year. Recently decided to give them another chance after this past year. Food was back up to quality, service is good again, and they have made several updates to some badly needed areas. Serving sizes are still a bit smaller then they had been. But they added a pizza combo deal which I love now. So in my opinion give them another chance if you had been turned off in the past. read more