Al's #1 Italian Beef

Sandwich shop · Little Italy

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The 9 Best Italian Beef Sandwiches In Chicago, Ranked

"Legend has it that Al’s invented the Italian beef in 1938, and while that legend might have been started by Al’s, we don't care. This perfect specimen has fluffy bread fortified with beef cooked using a secret recipe—one that’s probably hidden in a tungsten safe, surrounded by a moat of bright orange gravy brimming with fat. Don’t bother with the other locations, just go to the original spot in Little Italy. That’s where they marinate and roast all the beef, and we believe in getting our Al’s straight from the source." - veda kilaru

https://www.theinfatuation.com/chicago/guides/best-italian-beef-chicago
Kim Kovacik

1079 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 Get directions

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