Al's Beef

Al's Beef in Chicago, IL is a hometown favorite and national celebrity. It has been featured on TV shows such as Food Wars, Man vs Food, Food Paradise, Adam Richman's Best Sandwich, and Top 5 Restaurants. It's a must-eat Chicago staple!

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Food Wars

Episode: Italian Beef War on 3/9/2010

Camille visits Al's Italian beef -- a Chicago staple for 70 years -- to learn about the restaurant, its history and to experience their famous Italian beef sandwich for herself.

Man vs Food

Episode: Chicago on 12/24/2008

At Al's Beef, after learning the official "Italian stance" for eating such a juicy sandwich, Richman completed a double-meat, double-cheese Reuben sandwich in under 30 minutes

Food Paradise

Episode: Italian Eats on 12/2/16

Italian Beef Sandwich

Adam Richman's Best Sandwich

Episode: Midwest on 6/20/2012

Al’s Italian Beef is a culinary landmark in Chicago and Adam tries the Al’s combo Italian beef.

Top 5 Restaurants

Episode: Best Sandwiches on 11/23/2015

#5 - the italian beef sandwich

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(312) 943-3222
Monday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.50

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