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    Mr. Beef

    4.2 (818 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Preston O.

    Most excellent meal! Get your money ready, know your order, and make it a combo. Fast casual very cool vibes. We ate in the back on the long table and made friends with some tourists next to us. Would go back.

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    Bethany C.

    Not only a fan of The Bear show, but a big fan of Italian Beef. My recommendation for order is hot and dipped, but everyone has an opinion. Room to dine inside, which was a plus. I had envisioned trying to eat an Italian beef on the sidewalk but that was not the case . Staff was friendly and patient. They also offer cool merch for sale.

    Mr Beef
    Yolanda O.

    First time visiting this highly recommended spot for Chicago's classic beef sandwiches. The line was super long and usually discourages one from waiting but they move it along pretty quick. We had the beef with both hot and sweet peppers and the Chicago dog. The beef is absolutely delicately soft cooked to perfection. The Chicago dog was also great and very traditional. Loved this spot and I see why it's a must visit.

    Michelle K.

    Not worth the hype (nowhere worth it to wait in sweltering Chicago heat for over an hour), but still a GREAT value. I got the bear and the beef somehow tasted not salty enough for me and the bread was fine. I had it dipped and I'm not entirely sure it made the sandwich better, but be forewarned that it was super messy! Fries were a soggy/greasy kind of good and they have an interesting variety of soft drinks. It's communal seating in a considerably cooler room next door and there's a nice man who cleans up and sits next to wet wipes you can use on your way out (due to aforementioned messiness). Remember to tip! Very true to how it looked in the bear. The main guy in charge was super kind. A girl had to wait extra long for her order (her friends were waiting for her) so he gave her a cannoli on the house.

    Beef sandwich w peppers
    Daniela G.

    Incredibly happy I got to try this place IRL! Yes expect a long wait but it's so worth it. The men inside do their very best to work fast and it shows! Even saw one server catch a beef sandwich mid air It was my first Chicago style hot dog and beef sandwich and I'm so glad I got to experience at this iconic location. The hotdog was so great and perfectly paired with crispy fries! The cannoli also lived up to its reputation- it was LARGE! Also a nice surprise was the ample seating in the back and a parking lot Tip: they do offer a cash discount

    Ryan B.

    Best Italian beef sandwich I've had in Chicago. Get it dipped, and don't skip the sweet and hot peppers, they make the sandwich. Cool bonus: spotted the owner and one of the executive producers of The Bear in the spot while eating. No-frills counter service, exactly as it should be.

    This is the famous sandwich served hot, sweet and juicy with cheese.
    Adam B.

    This place is a gold mine, due to being the inspiration for Netflix's show 'The Bear' ... and good for them. Was the food 20 minute and down the block line worthy? No. It's a decent beef sandwich and canoli ... a lunch which is reasonably priced and satisfying. While I probably wouldn't wait more than 5 minutes to get it, I wouldn't mind having it again if I was in Chicago. They get props for keeping everything orderly ... lots of these 'viral' food places have a chaotic ordering system with a menu not available until you get to the counter or people waiting mixed in with people ordering. Not this place! It runs with military-level efficiency ... no line cutters, no figuring out how to order, no ride counter staff. The staff all deserve a lot of praise. It's no less than 85 - 90 degrees in that store with all the grills going. I broke a sweat just standing inside for a few minutes. Yet all of the staff was extremely pleasant and didn't even lose patience with the 'duuuuuh' customers who were totally clueless and slow. The beef sandwich is what I ordered ... Hot, Sweet and Juicy ... which sounds like a 1970's Blacksploitation movie but actually means sweet peppers, hot pepper and dipped in au jus. I also added Provolone cheese for a buck, which I wouldn't do again because it was kind of bland. If I was doing it over, I'd skip the hot pepper and get a side of melted cheese for dipping. The sandwich was good ... a bit bland, even with the peppers. I think they should maybe add some salt and pepper or other seasonings. I expected more flavour. It was very juicy and though the bread got a little soggy, it was still fairly easy to eat, although messy enough to not be a good date spot. The canoli was the best part of the meal. Mike's bakery in Boston has fantastic canolis and I think this was on par. Don't skip the canoli. That's the low down on Mr. Beef. Going there feels more like an event than lunch. It's fairly inexpensive and very good. My concierge said Al's was a better choice but as a fan of The Bear, I wanted to try this. I don't regret going and would go again if the line was short and maybe try something different. It seems that they focus on quality ... despite the large quantity served.

    Combo, dipped
    Nalani T.

    This was my first combo Italian beef which is a mix of sweet and spicy peppers(giardiniera). The sandwich itself was delicious. It was so juicy. I didn't enjoy the pepper and the celery. The only other Italian beef I've tried had the sweet pepper cut up into smaller pieces making it easier to eat so I would've preferred that over just a huge chunk of pepper. Regarding the celery, I assumed the spicy pepper meant it would be mostly peppers but there were only a few mixed in with the heap of celery and it wasn't spicy at all. I'd recommend this to first timers but definitely read up on what toppings you want added so you know what you're getting. I went before noon so the line took maybe 20 minutes and ordering went pretty smoothly and they give your food basically right after you order it.

    Cady D.

    Finished watching all 5 seasons of The Bear, so we thought it was the perfect time to finally try Mr. Beef. I am so happy they were open July 4th, and it seemed they stayed open a little after they were supposed to close just so they could serve every customer in line! There was a super long line out the door that took about 30 minutes (we lined up around 3pm and ordered around 3:30pm--which is when they were supposed to close). Once you order, you get your food right away because they are just constantly making beef sandwiches right behind the counter. If you pay with cash, you'll get a slight discount. They do accept credit cards with a fee. We ordered ours the way it's recommended: juicy, sweet, and hot. They offered to cut it in half for us to share, which was super nice of them! The guy working at the counter was very friendly and quick. We also ordered one of their homemade cannolis. In the dining area, it's a very long communal table that everyone sits at. People finish very fast, so there's always an open spot. The beef sandwich was definitely one of the best I've had!!! Super juicy and flavorful. I could definitely eat an entire sandwich by myself because they are so good. We'll definitely be back for another sandwich sometime!!

    Chris H.

    Really good Italian beef sandwich!! Hype is real! Worth the visit! Pretty short wait in line around noon on a weekday when I visited! Cool vibes!

    Nancy H.

    I made it a mission to visit the infamous Mr. Beef on my Chicago trip and it was so worth it. The owner took care of everybody here during my visit and you can tell he genuinely cares about visitors. He mentioned there was going to be a wait and offered suggestions near the area for great Italian beef sandwiches for travelers that did not have the time to wait. I got the Italian beef and it was messy and delicious (that's how it's supposed to be!) I enjoyed every aspect of the sandwich, the beef, veggies, bread, and most importantly the au jus (juices from the meat). The dining area is one long table which allows for you to interact with others dining if you wish. They have their own parking lot on the side of the restaurant for those looking to drive there. Overall this was an excellent experience and the service alone was enough to make me want to come back.

    Italian Beef with sweet/hot peppers and provolone and fries
    Mark G.

    Yup I'm a super fan of The Bear and you knew if I was coming to Chicago, I was coming to Mr. Beef. Walking in to the place, it felt just like I was inside Season 1 Episode 1. Anyways, the line had two people hanging out the door so it wasn't too bad. We were ordering food within 10-12 minutes. The service was quick and simple, just be ready with your order. Food time. Fries were excellent. Don't skip em. The sandwich, well maybe I just don't like Italian beef sandwiches. I mean, the bread was sogged out (which I know is part of whole deal) while the beef inside was dried out and bland. But I've had several Italian beef sandwiches before (Als, Portillo's, etc) and always have the same experience, so maybe I just don't like Italian beef sandwiches lol. The best part was the sweet and hot peppers because that's the only way I can get some flavor and texture on this wet ole thing. I loved the eating area. It was all family style eating. Someone across from us mentioned that next time, I should order the sandwich dry with the jus on the side. Ding ding ding. That's what I'm gonna do next time. In the meantime, I'm glad I came.

    Kylie B.

    Make sure you're ready to order at this fast paced famous order-at-the -counter spot in Chicago! Mr. Beef, recently featured in the bear, is a no frills solid spot for the classic italian beef. I tried the italian beef dipped, with sweet and spicy peppers, and provolone cheese. I would say this was the ideal combination. I loved that while one side is the deli where you order there is a back room with one long family style table to eat at - gives a sense of community! It was so flavorful, messy, and delicious! Service is friendly, but again have your order ready they wait for no one! A spot that lives up to the hype.

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