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Al's Beef

Al's Beef

Fast Food Restaurant$$$$
Northwest Side, Chicago
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6.7/10
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    Lenny G.
    "Still the best Italian Beef sandwich in Chicago."(7 Tips)
    FLIP
    "No need to chew, the sandwich melts in your mouth."(5 Tips)
    Zee A.
    "A 6in+pop n fries cost u about $10+tax."(2 Tips)
    Lenny G.
    "... their Italian combo; dipped with provolone and peppers. Also, very good..."(4 Tips)
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  • Lenny G.heart icon on user image
    Lenny GalloDecember 31, 2018
    Still the best Italian Beef sandwich in Chicago. Recommend the combo, dipped with provolone cheese, and sweet peppers.
    Upvoted Sep 22
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    Lenny GalloJanuary 1, 2014
    You're gonna love their Italian combo; dipped with provolone and peppers. Also, very good fries at this addictive grease pit.
  • Zee A.heart icon on user image
    Zee AvilaFebruary 13, 2014
    Good italian beef sandwhich. However, i found it to be a bit pricey. I feel like im paying for the title "voted best italian beef" than the actual sandwhich. A 6in+pop n fries cost u about $10+tax.
  • nemo s.heart icon on user image
    nemo sergesMay 27, 2016
    I'm not a really big fan of Italian beef so I can't really comment on that, but the people I was with love Italian beef and were really disappointed with their sandwiches. My burger was pretty good.
  • Melody R.
    Melody RiveraOctober 3, 2012
    Good beef's & combos. A bit pricie but good food always coast more ;)
  • Zack G.
    Zack GilbertSeptember 9, 2018
    The Italian beef rivals that of Portillo’s.
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    FLIPFebruary 25, 2014
    No need to chew, the sandwich melts in your mouth.
  • Juan D.
    Juan DelgadoNovember 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the True Experience by getting hot giardinera and dipped on you Italian Beef.
  • Matthew E.
    Matthew EricMay 25, 2012
    The drinks are outrageously overpriced. So just get a Big Al and a water and enjoy.
  • Amy D.
    Amy DittmeierJune 3, 2012
    Always dip. Otherwise you're a chump.
  • Owl _.
    Owl _May 30, 2012
    Hmm...Franchise...somehow just not the same...make the trip to Taylor St.
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