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Al's Beef and Catering on Adams
(Now Closed)Fast Food Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, and Burger Joint$$$$
West Loop, Chicago
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Moe DexlerSeptember 25, 2018Get the big beef with peppers. You cannot go wrong. Also, the fries are great too.
Brian LDecember 12, 2017Regular beef with fries was perfect lunch size, hot peppers for just the right level of spice.
Erick BarborApril 16, 2013Get your beef dipped and stock up on napkins, it's about to be a messy and delicious ride
I would go for the Chicago Dog over the Italian beef. Not that the beef is bad, I just like the dogs a bit better. And they come with just enough fries to leave you full and happy.
Travel ChannelAugust 10, 2011Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.
Nikki KanterJune 16, 2013My lunch/dinner of choice: 4" Italian beef with provolone dipped and the loaded cheese fries. YUM.
Time Out ChicagoJanuary 18, 2012It doesn't get messier, meatier or cheaper than a four-inch Little Al Italian Beef. $4.50, plus 50 cents for giardiniera. Read more
Also serving Italian Ice now. Try the lemon flavor. Delicious!
Erik RowleyJanuary 3, 2014True to it's reputation, this spot is incredible. The best Italian beef I've ever had, absolutely get it dipped, finger licking deliciousness! The left over juice is perfect for fry dipping too =).
t jOctober 2, 2010This Al's is open seven days a week, but they dont do combo meals u have to order fries and drinks seperate.
Chris JelkesAugust 17, 2011Sorry I wasn't impressed with the beef. Hot dogs were good. Fries outstanding but overall I would pass this up.
Don MarkusApril 11, 2014Slow service the workers were having fun with each other rather than taking care of the customers
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Al's Beef and Catering on Adams
601 W Adams St (Jefferson and Adams)
Chicago, IL 60661
United States
Chicago, IL 60661
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(312) 559-2333
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch
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- 7.7
"The restaurant makes your food to order so you May have a wait depending on time of day."
Colonel Mustard - 8.2
"One of the best Italian beef sandwiches in Chicago-Get it dipped with sweet peppers. The pizza slices were good too. Parking all the way around the building."
Erik Rowley - 7.9
"Great Italian beefs. Drinks are heavy on the ice though"
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Lisa - 7.0
"If you like a more caramely caramel macchiato, ask for it upside down. You get caramel at the bottom for a more even caramel experience."
Scott Kleinberg - 9.5
"Wonderful for family and friends! Low key or fancy picnics. Everything goes😊"
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