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TV Shows

Food Wars

Food Wars

Aired on 03/09/2010
Episode: Italian Beef War

Camille visits Al's Italian beef -- a Chicago staple for 70 years -- to learn about the restaurant, its history and to experience their famous Italian beef sandwich for herself.


Man vs Food

Man vs Food

Aired on 12/24/2008
Episode: Chicago

At Al's Beef, after learning the official "Italian stance" for eating such a juicy sandwich, Richman completed a double-meat, double-cheese Reuben sandwich in under 30 minutes


Adam Richman's Best Sandwich

Adam Richman's Best Sandwich

Aired on 06/20/2012
Episode: Midwest

Al’s Italian Beef is a culinary landmark in Chicago and Adam tries the Al’s combo Italian beef.


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1079 W Taylor St
Chicago , IL 60607
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Business Hours:

  • Mon-Thu 9am-11pm Fri 9am-12am Sat 10am-12am

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  • $

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  • Local Favorite
  • Late Night Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Cheap Eats
  • Family-Friendly Dining
  • Carry Out

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  • Sucks! There are soo many better beefs in Chicago and Arizona! by BigT53 Wed 01/09/2013 10:18 PM Joined Jan 2013 4 Posts 16 Restaurant Visits
  • The original beef sandwich with sweet peppers was amazing. by Shmorris Sat 08/25/2012 12:00 AM Des Moines Joined Aug 2012 1 Posts 1 Restaurant Visits
  • I really didn't like it. I grew up in chicago and eaten thousands of beef sandwiches. Most everyone in the city uses chopped hot peppers in their gairdinera. Al use tons of dried crushed red pepper only. I also thought the beef was stringing, dry and chewing. You may like it. I remember as a kid it was better. I ate at one of the now 50 franchise locations too. Maybe this is why it wasn't great. Worth going only to the original store only if you want want to try it. by Zubi Tue 04/03/2012 12:00 AM Joined Apr 2012 3 Posts 0 Restaurant Visits
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FourSquare Tips

  • Travel Channel
    Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.
  • The Expendables 2
    Don't be tempted by any other items on the menu - stick with the legendary Italian Beef...you won't regret it! Brought to you by THE EXPENDABLES opening August 13!
  • William B.
    This is still the best Italian Beef.
  • David m.
    Best Italian beef in chicago
  • Matthew M.
    Portillos is way better!
  • Shane M.
    Just devoured their beef sandwich with peppers. Amazing
  • Nation's Restaurant News
    One of the top Chicago dining picks to visit during the 2012 NRA Show from the Nation's Restaurant News editorial team!
  • Kevin L.
    Here's a tip: go down the street to LuLu's and get a real beef! Had to try it,and its way overpriced and overhyped. Portillos,Mr Beef,LuLus are all way better!!!!
  • Alfonzo H.
    Get the Italian beef, double dipped!
  • Jerry E.
    Had better and cheaper