Al's No 1 Italian Beef

1079 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois 60607 USA

Budget

Independent
Credit Cards
not Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

No Longer Maintained

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“Chicago's #1 Italian Beef Since 1938”

Very few restaurants have foods with flavors so distinctive and unique that they are featured as one of Esquire magazine’s current picks for best sandwiches in America. Only one, Al’s Beef, offers its customers Chicago’s and America’s #1 Italian beef sandwich, the one and only, the authentic sandwich invented 70 years ago at the now legendary Taylor Street beef stand in Chicago!

Featured on Best Sandwich in America, Man vs. Food, and Food Wars!

Reviewed by
Anna Hider

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1,414 Reviews
637 Helpful

September 16, 2014

Rated 5.0

If you're in Chicago, you need to get an Italian beef sandwich. This is definitely one of the city's best (although I like Mr. Beef too). Don't expect a huge menu or anything fancy-- make sure to get it totally dipped in the au jus. It ain't pretty, but it's delicious.

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Reviewed by
jh91

23 Reviews
4 Helpful

May 21, 2016

Rated 5.0

I will fight you if you don't think this is the best Italian beef in the city.

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Reviewed by
Stephen Rees

Road Warrior
273 Reviews
332 Helpful

September 30, 2014

Rated 4.0

Al's is fine I guess, but come on, it's way overrated. If you REALLY want the world's greatest Italian Beef sandwich, go to Johnnie's in Elmwood Park.

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