Al's Beef

The iconic Al's Beef restaurant is a major chain, serving some of the most amazing sandwiches in Chicago. This particular branch, located in the River North neighborhood, is filled to the brim with locals and foodies alike. Being the pioneers of Italian Beef Sandwich, they are known for fresh ingredients, flavorful recipes and top quality sandwiches. A humble establishment which began in 1938,...

Carnivores get their "fix" at this "classic" Chicago fast-foodery, a "tradition" for "wet, juicy", "drip-down-the-forearm" Italian beef plus "good, greasy fries", sausages and other low-priced eats; the "dive-ish" atmosphere comes with the territory, but service is "quick" and hey, "you don't go there for the decor."