Al's Beef

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2804 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Al's Beef, established in 1938, is a renowned Chicago institution known for serving the city's iconic Italian beef sandwich. With a commitment to quality, all beef is scratch-cooked at each location, ensuring an authentic and satisfying experience for customers.

Celebrated as Chicago's #1 Italian Beef, Al's has garnered over 150 culinary awards, drawing food enthusiasts from around the world to its iconic offerings. Its legacy as a food icon is further solidified by its recognition in lists highlighting must-try dishes in the city.

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2.5164 reviews
Christine C.
11/13/2025

Food was delicious and was served promptly! Staff were friendly and helpful with selecting the sandwich- so good with the juices. Fries are the Best!

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Lucky L.
12/4/2025

UPDATE: I called back again and got the boss. Told him about my experience and he immediately remedied the problem. He is going to make it up to me. I don't know that I will return but at least he...

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Matthew D.
11/29/2025

Place was dead but when we walked in, the guy behind the counter made sure to tell us we need to use the kiosk. Then as we were tying to figure out how to use it, he shouted that we couldn't eat...

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Victor M.
9/7/2024

Al's is widely considered to serve the best Italian Beef sandwiches in Chicago. It has received a lot of accolades from critics and locals, but I have to assume it is for their original location...

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Ana G.
12/22/2024

French fries were delicious, and fresh. I ordered an Italian beef with provolone- dipped. Meaning your sandwich is dunked back into the gravy for a juicy bite. It hit the spot. It was a big...

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