OMG, best sandwiches in Chicago. Al's big beef, hot peppers, extra provolone cheese & dunked in gravy. It will melt in your mouth. You have to eat it at the restaurant if you get it dunked to get maximum potential. Try it, you won't regret it.
Al's #1 Italian Beef was the top food tourism stop on my list for this long Chicago weekend, and it did not disappoint! I always order mine dry with the gravy and hot giardiniera on the side. Doing this here got me a whole cup of gravy to dip/drizzle as I saw fit. I don't eat plants but I LOVE drizz
After more than 30 years since a kid visiting chi finally got hand on a Italian beef... hot and sweet peppers, dipped greatness. So sloppy. Peppery, nice amount of heat from it all and/or the hot peppers. The cheese cup got on the side didn't add much or any to the roll, was better without but fine
As a Chicago native I’m almost embarrassed to admit it took me 30+ years to try this place and I’m glad I did. Service was good and fast and the sandwich was divine. The beef was well flavored and melted in my mouth.
I’ll admit I grew up with the other beef spot that’s red and white but this might
First time I had Al’s and it was great! Beef was seasoned well and got the bread just wet enough. We got it with sweet and hot peppers, definitely a must! A fantastic sandwich. We also tried the Chicago dog, that was great as well! Love all the toppings and just mustard is the only way to eat a hotd
Had to have a Chicago OG at the Famous Al's #1 Italian Beef for my first trip to the Windy City. Stellar sandwich for anyone who enjoys a French dip but taken up a couple notches with spices and the spicy giardiniera.
It feels exactly like you'd want it to back in 1938. You walk into a small deli counter, order your Italian beef and sausage sandwich and fries with a soda. Pretty quickly I was in possession of the best sandwich I've had at a restaurant. Absolutely delicious and the fries were a pleasant surprise!
Seriously This place has it’s own ratings. No one does beef like Al’s The prep and the giardiniera wow. Yes it’s a greasy spoon or fast serve place. But it’s what I expect. Also fresh cut fries!!
I’ve been wanting to come to this place for years and it didn’t disappoint after finally having it. While the hot peppers (giardiniera) was less spicy than expected the flavor of the gravy was amazing. Lots of herbal notes and juicy fat (in a good way!). Want to try more to compare now.
Deliciously, perfectly messy in the most spectacular way! Always a stop when I'm back in Chicago!
By far the best Italian beef sandwich I have ever had. Topped with giardiniera peppers and dipped! AMAZING fries! In the summer, you can also get Mario’s Italian ice which is located right across the street. Al’s has parking available off street and it's free!
Al's on Taylor is a staple. I've been going to this location since I was 10. They never disappoint. They do hot dogs and beef well - enough said!
Now it's hard to take a good photos of an Al's beef sandwich bit the flavours are just amazing!! I had it dipped in gravy with fries on the side and was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten! My mouth is watering even now just thinking about it!
If you are in Chicago, you gotta have an Al's b
Al’s is a great place for Italian beef! Al’s Italian beef is very flavorful and one of the best Italian beefs in Chicago. I would also recommend getting the sandwich dipped. But be warned that if it's your first time, the sandwich will be a little messy. The hotdogs and fries are also a must-try! Al
We wanted to be sure to experience an Italian Beef while in Chitown so we turned to a native Chicagoan to ask for a recco and they directed us here and Al’s #1 did not disappoint! I wasn’t super hungry when I arrived, so I opted for the “diet beef” which is literally beef swimming in au jus in a cup
I was so mezmorized by this beef Sammy. Not a word was spoken during the ingestion. Next time I'd do without the pepper. A lot of fries were given. Got a sausage as well and it was great. Definately a stop next time I'm in town
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