The Best Italian Beef in Chicago | Top 5 spots for Italian Beef in Chicago

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @soxbearshwks8988
    @soxbearshwks8988 4 месяца назад +12

    growing up in Elmwood Park 50s-60s we always went to Johnnies for beef, and being Catholic, back then we couldn't eat meat on Fridays, that's why Johnnies offered a pepper and egg sandwich on Fridays....this video brings back great memories for me....

  • @dominickberarducci1183
    @dominickberarducci1183 Год назад +47

    Johnnie’s will always be the king. Juicy combo (beef and sausage) sweet. Greatest sammich on the planet

    • @comeon6811
      @comeon6811 11 месяцев назад +2

      Is my family's "go to" for the past 65 yrs, and still rules!

    • @stevevenn1
      @stevevenn1 11 месяцев назад +2

      Close, the hot Giardiniera is a must. They do beefs and sausage right!

    • @jjh31
      @jjh31 9 месяцев назад +3

      Total agreement!!!!

    • @LVVMCMLV
      @LVVMCMLV 8 месяцев назад +3

      Does Johnnie's still have the same char-grilled Italian sausage they had 50 years ago?...the best I've ever had

    • @__foam
      @__foam 7 месяцев назад +1

      Hands down. I recently visited chicago for the second time and had Johnnie's. The only other Italian beef I've had was Portillo's. Johnnie's was way better, even though I did like Portillo's. I'm going to try more when I go back, but I can't see anything topping Johnnie's.

  • @cockybalboa2
    @cockybalboa2 Год назад +18

    Just went to Johnnie's last weekend. They make a great beef!

    • @bigdchi
      @bigdchi 11 месяцев назад

      johnnies has always skimped on the size of their beefs. fries undercooked.

    • @BrianUchiha1
      @BrianUchiha1 6 месяцев назад

      @@bigdchibro they got the best fries and the beef is just right

  • @boogitybear2283
    @boogitybear2283 7 месяцев назад +34

    I love that Johnnie’s Beef place! Always get an Italian Ice on the side!

    • @gchomuk
      @gchomuk 7 месяцев назад

      As a lifelong Chicagoan, I approve of this list. I've tried them all but Duck Inn. Portillo's ain't what it used to be, however. Wouldn't recommend it a top spot anymore.

    • @Jkopala1954
      @Jkopala1954 5 месяцев назад

      You are unknowledgeable period nobody uses chuck roast for italian beef, nobody.

    • @mariocisneros911
      @mariocisneros911 5 месяцев назад

      I use to praise there, but experienced theyve gotten smaller and more $.

  • @bigsarge8795
    @bigsarge8795 11 месяцев назад +8

    Ughh... that looks absolutely delicious. Im hungry now

  • @dfb8854
    @dfb8854 Год назад +42

    Johnnies in Elmwood Park 💚🤍❤️

    • @AdamandMadalyn
      @AdamandMadalyn  Год назад +4

      The best!

    • @mikehup2383
      @mikehup2383 7 месяцев назад +5

      I love the combo the best!! That sausage just adds some amazing flavor!

    • @dfb8854
      @dfb8854 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@mikehup2383 YEP and their Italian Ice is to die for!!

    • @gregwixted
      @gregwixted 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@mikehup2383100%

  • @ThePhildarealdeal
    @ThePhildarealdeal Месяц назад +1

    Johnnie’s combo with Italian ice gardinera on the side to my liking,that’s my go to meal,I’m lucky I live 5 minutes away

  • @TopoGigio555
    @TopoGigio555 5 месяцев назад +9

    I really miss Chicago and especially the authentic Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago style hot dogs!

    • @maureencora1
      @maureencora1 5 месяцев назад +3

      2024 Portillo's Will Have 88 Locations in the Midwest, California, Arizona, Florida & TEXAS. How About a Road Trip?

    • @soxbearshwks8988
      @soxbearshwks8988 4 месяца назад +2

      @@maureencora1 retired in Az. now, got to Portillos in Tempe quite often...

    • @maureencora1
      @maureencora1 4 месяца назад

      @@soxbearshwks8988 Touche' (smile)

  • @fredmoore447
    @fredmoore447 5 месяцев назад +6

    Mr. Beef and Portillo`s are my Favorites for Italian Beef !

    • @soxbearshwks8988
      @soxbearshwks8988 3 месяца назад +1

      i'm retired in Az. and i go to Portillo's in Tempe quite often...

  • @Seemely-3520
    @Seemely-3520 Год назад +46

    Portillo is not what it use to be. I find the Pizza Nova in Canaryville serves a great juicy Italian Beef

    • @boogitybear2283
      @boogitybear2283 Год назад +6

      Duke’s Drive In was my favorite but they closed a few years ago. They used to be located in Bridgeview.

    • @juelzkellz
      @juelzkellz 11 месяцев назад +6

      I agree. Portillo’s isn’t what it used to be. It’s still ok but not what it used to be.

    • @jaxsonhugh9334
      @jaxsonhugh9334 11 месяцев назад +2

      That beef looked so skimpy

    • @Seemely-3520
      @Seemely-3520 11 месяцев назад

      @@jaxsonhugh9334 it really does I'm greedy I would be upset 😭

    • @Seemely-3520
      @Seemely-3520 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@boogitybear2283 I remember driving past I use to work on 85th & Harlem

  • @nicholasc.5804
    @nicholasc.5804 Год назад +29

    Luke's Italian Beef.
    215 W Jackson.
    Excellent beef and a bag of fries as big as your head.😋😋😋

    • @gregoryhunt2409
      @gregoryhunt2409 11 месяцев назад +2

      Yes! I was looking for someone to say something about Luke’s freakin awesome sandwich and pile of fries! 😊

    • @MonteBlue-di2eo
      @MonteBlue-di2eo 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks

  • @adriangarcia6042
    @adriangarcia6042 Год назад +6

    Was going to say I have to try that AL’s until you said shredded beef and saw the sandwich. I like my Italian beef to have the beef sliced.

    • @JeffBurmeister
      @JeffBurmeister Год назад +1

      Al's beef on Taylor Street is the best. Ain't been there since 79 through 85 Blackhawks season when I went

    • @NachoMamaNow
      @NachoMamaNow 8 месяцев назад

      Al's beef is not shredded but sliced paper thin. It's tender and incredibly flavorful. Their giardinere is hands down the best.

  • @Estenberg
    @Estenberg 5 месяцев назад +3

    When I lived in Los Angeles, I few my family to my hometown of Chicago just so that my 5 year old daughter could try Chicago Italian Beef and Deep Dish Pizza.

  • @Tneedmoney
    @Tneedmoney Год назад +4

    Best sandwich on earth

  • @jayriedmuller7187
    @jayriedmuller7187 6 месяцев назад +5

    Years ago there was an Al's on So. Cicero in Oak Lawn. It was the best. We really don't have anything as good in the area. I especially liked mine with red sauce and sweet green peppers.

  • @fightlikehell781
    @fightlikehell781 Год назад +21

    Took my daughter to Portillo’s a few weeks ago and the lack of meat in her Italian beef sandwich was alarming. Go to the independent Italian beef stands to get true value.

    • @ursusjyn
      @ursusjyn 6 месяцев назад +2

      Portillo's sold out when they franchised. Can you believe that they actually use a scale to portion the beef? Ridiculous! Any real good Italian beef joint just stuffs the sammich.

  • @steveclark2107
    @steveclark2107 6 месяцев назад +3

    I grew up in Chicago and been to All of those places and they definitely have great Italian beef sandwiches but just right out side of the south side in Calumet city.. is Pepinos and you definitely need to give them a try great you won't be disappointed

    • @DranksandGrub
      @DranksandGrub 5 месяцев назад

      Going to try them out and do a review on my channel. I've heard Pepinos was good but never tried.

  • @owendrought5573
    @owendrought5573 11 месяцев назад +3

    I remember seeing Johnny Italian beef by another RUclipsr. His name is Mark Weins. At Johnny's the dip the whole sandwich in the juice a submersion.

    • @markd4741
      @markd4741 9 месяцев назад

      Yeah, you can go anyway you like. Might depend on the bread, too much juice you can't even pick it up. I like some on there, but not drowned. LOL

    • @LuckyLu19
      @LuckyLu19 7 месяцев назад

      Those peppers tore Mark Weins up 😂😂😂

  • @beneg417
    @beneg417 Год назад +7

    I recently tried Scatchell's Beef & Pizza at 4700 s cemerk. Soooooo good!

    • @dsanchez9703
      @dsanchez9703 Год назад

      I pass through there everyday, I'll be stopping by

    • @godsreclamation2539
      @godsreclamation2539 Год назад

      Hot dogs there are good

    • @godsreclamation2539
      @godsreclamation2539 Год назад +1

      @@agarbis6571 I never tried the beef. Hot dogs are good. The pizza I never tried either. For beef I go to als in little Italy. I tried jhonnies and tasted bland to me. Wasn't all that. Als to me on taylor is king but that's just my view.

  • @ChiSox326
    @ChiSox326 3 месяца назад +1

    Does anyone remember Scala Italian beef brand ? A lot of fast food places used to use that brand! It was really really good for being a already made product

  • @LarryBurns96
    @LarryBurns96 2 месяца назад +1

    I’m from outside Philadelphia, so cheese steak and hoagie guy through and through. Work had me driving a box truck to Wisconsin. I made it a priority to stop at Johnnie’s as I drove into Chicago. Didn’t even think about parking, but was lucky enough to grab a spot that fit my truck. I remember getting a Beef, wet, with hot peppers and giardiniera. A hot dog, fries, a sausage, and lemon ice. Everything was spectacular. So,being used to cheese steak, I was curious as to how the beef would hold up to expectation. It was very good, but to me (not saying this is wrong) but Chicago Beef reminds me of a wet, pot roast sandwich. Again, not wrong, just how my tastebuds understood it. 3:09

  • @alexlindsey1169
    @alexlindsey1169 Месяц назад +1

    Johnnie's but you gotta get a combo sweet/hot. Only way to go.

  • @RobAttridge
    @RobAttridge 2 месяца назад +1

    Can’t beat Johnnie’s I used to get great Italian sausage just north of there on Harlem at a Italian butcher

  • @NipItInTheBud100
    @NipItInTheBud100 6 месяцев назад +17

    Any “best beef of Chicago” list that starts with Portillos is out of their fricken minds!!

    • @dionisioramirez6706
      @dionisioramirez6706 5 месяцев назад +1

      You are right. Even though I go there once in a while, I consider it more of a McDonald’s kind of restaurant for beefs, dogs and burgers.

  • @CITYPREPPER016
    @CITYPREPPER016 6 месяцев назад +9

    Jay's Beef on Narragansett and montrose excellent.

    • @ursusjyn
      @ursusjyn 6 месяцев назад +2

      I haven't been to Jay's in a long time, but I remember that they had a great Italian beef, and they used to overstuff the sammich with the beef. I'm glad they're still around and will stop by next time I'm in town.

    • @Seemely-3520
      @Seemely-3520 2 месяца назад

      @@CITYPREPPER016 I'll go try that location soon

  • @markengel4254
    @markengel4254 Месяц назад

    Moved away from Chicago 7 years ago, I would kill for any of them! I’m going back and visiting all of them 👍😁

  • @BorchardtFamily
    @BorchardtFamily 8 месяцев назад +12

    Chickie's and Scatchell's are my favorites. I also agree with those suggesting Luke's.

    • @Lpm920
      @Lpm920 7 месяцев назад

      Chickies 25 yrs ago. Not now

    • @rochechitown
      @rochechitown 6 месяцев назад

      YASSSS for Scatchells 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Chicagohitman000
    @Chicagohitman000 5 месяцев назад +9

    jays beef is da best. they roast in house just like johnnys. forgetaboutit !!!

  • @peternorton7665
    @peternorton7665 2 месяца назад

    4:30 “ its weird when there’s 2 hot dogs on the bun” 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @greatloverofmusic1
    @greatloverofmusic1 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video. Lots of good places if you know where to look. Been watching The Bear, so I had to click this video. Cheers.

  • @jwichman9
    @jwichman9 6 месяцев назад

    There is a place in Indy ran by an ex Chicagoan. Very authentic. We are very lucky to have him. I lived in Chicago for years so I know authentic. Great Chicago dogs also.

    • @richvillicana8205
      @richvillicana8205 6 месяцев назад

      What's the name of the place?

    • @jwichman9
      @jwichman9 6 месяцев назад

      @@richvillicana8205 Chicago beef and dog. In Irvington.

  • @amandahollins4103
    @amandahollins4103 10 месяцев назад +2

    Yes love this

  • @dmuse1981
    @dmuse1981 22 дня назад

    Mr. Beef and Lukes Pasta Bowl are my two favorites.

  • @PhoenixRising-p2v
    @PhoenixRising-p2v 5 месяцев назад +3

    MR. BEEF ! ❤ is the Best

  • @larrysproul9424
    @larrysproul9424 Год назад +5

    Check out Carm's down in Little Italy . They also have great ice .

  • @feedtherich11
    @feedtherich11 8 месяцев назад +15

    MR beef is great

    • @jacmaxt2
      @jacmaxt2 5 месяцев назад +1

      Mr Beef in Homer Glen

  • @pfury67
    @pfury67 7 месяцев назад +4

    Al's is the best, used to go there all the time.

  • @paulpence8895
    @paulpence8895 8 месяцев назад +2

    Miss all those places and more... Had good friends In Chicago our first 50 we lived on the N side of Indy, visited often... Don't find that out here in CO the last ten years...

  • @bb_lz9790
    @bb_lz9790 5 месяцев назад

    My mouth is watering!!!
    Being a suburbanite, I've enjoyed Portillo's (here and in Scottsdale, AZ), Al's (when it was near O'Hare) and Buona. All delicious and each restaurant's fries are heavenly as well!
    If you appreciate restaurants whose interior hasn't changed in forever, can't argue with Barnaby's (and the Tavern style pizza is so good...)!

  • @michaelgiangiulio7090
    @michaelgiangiulio7090 6 месяцев назад +13

    Portillo’s will hurt your eyes . Hurt your eyes looking for the beef !

    • @ursusjyn
      @ursusjyn 3 месяца назад

      @@michaelgiangiulio7090
      You nailed it, LOL!

    • @QuinadaKay
      @QuinadaKay 3 месяца назад

      Yeah when I first went to Protillos about 8 yrs ago they was the bomb But now they make they Italian beef to fast and always missing out on my topping every Damm time 😢😢

  • @ShowMeAnAdventure
    @ShowMeAnAdventure Год назад +3

    Wow 😯 looks fabulous 🤤🤤🤤

  • @meatrocket1
    @meatrocket1 5 месяцев назад +1

    Mr Beef on Orleans St. is Chicago's best beef! I've been eating beef's from there since they opened up. Boston's was also great for beef's but they since closed down.

  • @naturalfinish
    @naturalfinish 11 месяцев назад +1

    Portillo's, then Johnnie's Beef, glad i could help

    • @stevevenn1
      @stevevenn1 11 месяцев назад +2

      Uh no. portillos in same sentence. No.

    • @jjh31
      @jjh31 9 месяцев назад +1

      Johnnie’s #1…hands down

  • @YASTravelsEatsWell
    @YASTravelsEatsWell 11 месяцев назад +2

    Being from Philly originally I am familiar with the "Philly cheesesteak"! I've tried many versions of this sandwich all over the USA! In Philly there also is a "Italian roast beef" sandwich that is not so popular! The BEST version of this is at Nick's Roast Beef at 20th & Jack s on in south Philly!This is similar to this "Chicago-style roast beef" sandwich! I've been to Chicago many times over the last 50 years & I never ate this sandwich! I would like to try it because I love a juicy, savory sandwich with a hard roll! The jardiniere is a nice bonus!

    • @ursusjyn
      @ursusjyn 6 месяцев назад

      Chicago Italian beef tastes better than a Philadelphia cheesesteak. You definitely need to try one. Or two.

    • @davidyoungsr753
      @davidyoungsr753 3 месяца назад +1

      Fly on over and get 1. If you like Italian sausage get the combo. Stay away from commercial joint. Hit local neighborhood spots.

  • @MrJimbo-ew9vk
    @MrJimbo-ew9vk 2 месяца назад

    I'm from Los Angeles. The types of restaurants we have in L.A. I would think that I would also see in Chicago - being that both Los Angeles and Chicago are two major metropolitan areas. However, what Los Angeles doesn't seem to have that Chicago has are Italian beef sandwiches. I would like to try a Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich one of these days, because they seem delicious.

  • @dallrevenge9256
    @dallrevenge9256 8 месяцев назад +4

    Route 66 restaurant,10180 S Indianapolis Ave, Chicago, IL, is a must-try for Italian Beef. Unbelievable in size and taste. It's worth the ride.

  • @dionisioramirez6706
    @dionisioramirez6706 5 месяцев назад +2

    Teddys in Darien is my favorite.

  • @bigdaddymojo2005
    @bigdaddymojo2005 7 месяцев назад +4

    Al's is # 1 in my book.....Awesome beef, and Awesome giardinar!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Burkerules
      @Burkerules 6 месяцев назад

      Al's is str8 trash!

  • @wcjames1189
    @wcjames1189 7 месяцев назад +2

    A Johnnies dipped, with, and travellin'! Order up! Yeahhh....

  • @jondhuse1549
    @jondhuse1549 7 месяцев назад +2

    My grandfather and I used to talk about the evolution of popular food... when he was a kid (near Chicago) the Italian beef sandwich was the thing. This was replaced by hamburgers, then pizza, and now it seems to be tacos. How cool is that!

  • @jbo00
    @jbo00 20 дней назад

    Mr. Beef is the best

  • @pubtravels
    @pubtravels 7 месяцев назад +1

    It's very rare that I order an Italian Beef. But you have me so hungry right now! Great video guys. Love your channel!!!

  • @baruchbenyaakov
    @baruchbenyaakov 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve had it at least a half-dozen times at Al’s. Keep going back!

  • @johndale8614
    @johndale8614 Год назад +5

    I still loveportillos but when they went corporate was the start of the skimping! Don't go nearly as much as I used to.

    • @bigdchi
      @bigdchi 6 месяцев назад

      Portillos continues to go downhill since they were bought by a greedy corporation.

  • @maureencora1
    @maureencora1 9 месяцев назад +4

    2024 Glad Portillo's is in TEXAS 5 Locations in Dallas / Fort Worth & 2 Locations in Houston. I was Made in Chicago, IL. (southside)

  • @drzlecuti
    @drzlecuti 7 месяцев назад +1

    Your opening drone shot is cool--I saw "Carbit Paint" and thought, "Wow, I know where that is!" I've recently appraised several buildings in the foreground, and over the years building all the way to the horizon.
    As an appraiser I spend a lot of time "in the field" driving to properties. An early find, some 30 years ago, was Johnnie's. Still good!

  • @prollins6443
    @prollins6443 9 месяцев назад +3

    Never had an italian beef sandwich, but the best Chicago dog is definitely from a food truck, over by the Shedd Aquarium!

    • @AdamandMadalyn
      @AdamandMadalyn  9 месяцев назад

      We’ve actually had this one and it’s pretty good

    • @ursusjyn
      @ursusjyn 6 месяцев назад

      The best Chicago style dog is at Gene and Judes on River Rd. In River Grove. Open since 1946, they serve the Chicago-style dog with fresh french fries right on top! Just don't be stupid and ask for ketchup as they'll tell you to get some at McDonald's down the road, lol!

  • @AMerican1941-ek8vl
    @AMerican1941-ek8vl 3 месяца назад +1

    Johnnie's hands down the best in Chicago

  • @nldahusla
    @nldahusla 7 месяцев назад

    Rarely do I comment on anything but this video was great. Chicago native and love an honest clearcut review. Nice work Adam and Madalyn!

  • @mshelton5036
    @mshelton5036 7 месяцев назад +2

    Johnnie's Beef in Elmwood Park is the Best of the best. Have been to all of these places they are all great but Johnnie's is spiced better it's #1! I get it Juicy extra HOT but sweet is great also.

  • @billbrochocki296
    @billbrochocki296 7 месяцев назад +10

    Don't Forget The Legendary AL'S BEEF!!!!💥💥💥💥💥

    • @annearly3200
      @annearly3200 7 месяцев назад

      AL'S too expensive compared to others

    • @josemercado4702
      @josemercado4702 3 месяца назад

      Al's beef is way too grease compared to Johnnie's. Johnnie's has the perfect blend and also cheaper in price.

  • @marklawrence76
    @marklawrence76 11 месяцев назад

    New Subscriber and Chicago is in the building

  • @cathymartinez6804
    @cathymartinez6804 7 месяцев назад

    Luv them all, l do like the AL'S beef sandwich because it is chopped very fine, but great beefs all around.

  • @markanderson8677
    @markanderson8677 4 месяца назад

    Portillo's rocks!

  • @poko247
    @poko247 7 месяцев назад

    Great mix of Heaven! Nice Job!

  • @JesusPerez-ue5we
    @JesusPerez-ue5we 7 месяцев назад +5

    Novi's beef in berwyn on Ogden. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @acemulligan7010
    @acemulligan7010 7 месяцев назад +1

    All are good, Johnnies in Elmwood Park is the best, especially with Italian Ice.

  • @pinacolaaadas
    @pinacolaaadas 5 месяцев назад

    Frannie's, Al's, Bombacigno's (closed), Chickies, Lukes, the old Roma's before the owner sold it, and Pop's in Lyon's, have been my favorite beefs. The mainstays like Johnnies are good, but I am always looking to add to the repertoire.

  • @chromaticvisionstudio5489
    @chromaticvisionstudio5489 6 месяцев назад +1

    You guys were right there by Johnny’s beef but didn’t stop at Jay's Beef of Harwood Heights which in my opinion is better. Plus in Elmwood park there this spot alpine food shop and they make one mean Italian sub.

  • @LorenzoNambo-jt7yp
    @LorenzoNambo-jt7yp 4 месяца назад +1

    Johnnie's Beef place❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ThatPatriot
    @ThatPatriot 6 месяцев назад

    Dukes, it used to be around 82nd and Harlem, now is Mokena is my fav, if I don’t feel like driving that far, Pops will do the job for sure

  • @mabt4223
    @mabt4223 6 месяцев назад +3

    shredded italian roast beef is much better than sliced, uummm yum😮😊

  • @timothybrown14
    @timothybrown14 5 месяцев назад

    youz guys are good...new subscriber here, I like youz an' I don't like lots of dem other ones...

  • @MaryannChristopher-ro7to
    @MaryannChristopher-ro7to 9 месяцев назад +13

    I like Al"s Beef

  • @markd4741
    @markd4741 9 месяцев назад +1

    I think over the years, the qualities and taste of Beef itself has changed quite a bit. As well as other meats-poultry-seafoods. It used to be that the fat on a good Ribeye or Porterhouse Steak would just melt in your mouth. And that was the best part! Today you need a knife as sharp as a samurai sword to cut through it. .

  • @ronnieprettyman4818
    @ronnieprettyman4818 2 месяца назад

    I think you guys need to incorporate some. Sharp provolone. On these sandwiches. They look delicious. Jay south Philly we don’t dunk are beef sandwiches To be wet though

  • @YeTi2055
    @YeTi2055 6 месяцев назад +2

    I love Johnnies my favorite is Pop's on 127th just east of Harlem [Palos Heights]

    • @deanfunk8448
      @deanfunk8448 6 месяцев назад

      Best wet with sweet peppers!

  • @furiousmojo1
    @furiousmojo1 7 месяцев назад +2

    Johnnie's is the best. Hands down.

  • @melsmysticrealm3768
    @melsmysticrealm3768 7 месяцев назад

    We have an awesome Italian Beef/Chicago Dog stand with other options for meals here in Colorado and it's really good! If I'm in Chicago again I'll have to try one or two, three while I'm there, lol

  • @jeanneberndt118
    @jeanneberndt118 3 месяца назад +1

    Johnnie's is the BEST

  • @Lpm920
    @Lpm920 7 месяцев назад +5

    Pete’s in Oak Park. Across the street from Turano Bakery. You will thank me

    • @LuckyLu19
      @LuckyLu19 7 месяцев назад

      Micheals on Oak Park and north ave

    • @DrTruth-zk7vr
      @DrTruth-zk7vr 7 месяцев назад

      Pete's for gyros... Novi's in Berwyn Best

    • @Lpm920
      @Lpm920 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@DrTruth-zk7vr Pete’s got a better beef too. Way more flavor. Not saying Novis still ain’t good. I worked at Turano for 10 yrs. I’m certified

    • @ursusjyn
      @ursusjyn 6 месяцев назад

      Turano's bakery is awesome, almost as good as Gonnella bakery.

  • @rogeroran2911
    @rogeroran2911 6 месяцев назад +2

    Al’s or Mr Beef are the best.

  • @tereseelkins
    @tereseelkins 6 месяцев назад +1

    Best Italian beef is Buonea Beef, Luke's on Jackson downtown Chicago, I also like the croissant and cheese beef at Potillo's.

    • @AdamandMadalyn
      @AdamandMadalyn  6 месяцев назад

      We went to Luke's in our recent video ruclips.net/video/QupibqoosQo/видео.html

  • @barbarafriedkin5093
    @barbarafriedkin5093 2 месяца назад

    Portillo's in Arizona uses a kit and it has MSG in it

  • @hopetondelli5146
    @hopetondelli5146 4 месяца назад

    best way = get a combo (sausage & beef) dipped/soaked/wet/dripping - heavily juiced - add sweet peppers (and raw onion if you're me) then get the jardiniere on the side - now thats a sammich

  • @frankjohnson150
    @frankjohnson150 2 месяца назад

    Okay going back to Chicago for the first time in almost 30 years, and am pissed to find out The Bear is filmed at Mr. Beef.
    Looks like it’s time to try Johnnie’s. I’ll take the train, but it’ll be worth it

  • @myklallen7184
    @myklallen7184 11 месяцев назад +2

    So sad... I grew up off of CARM's beef's on Cicero & Lexington next to MAGIKISS which no longer exist and SCATCHELL's on Cicero & Cermak that still in existence but was not mentioned 😢

  • @melitamedina2924
    @melitamedina2924 5 месяцев назад

    That sub look so good

  • @naturallynature1559
    @naturallynature1559 10 месяцев назад +1

    If you had to compare only two being Al's or Johnnie's which one will it be? Just the flavor and taste of the beef not the peppers.

  • @spood87839
    @spood87839 Год назад +1

    Is the series 'The Bear' based on Mr. Beef? The place looks kinda similar.

    • @31dktran
      @31dktran Год назад

      Yes it is

    • @stevewall1882
      @stevewall1882 11 месяцев назад

      Some of the scenes from The Bear were shot inside of Mr Beef. The Bear creator used to work at Mr Beef.

  • @maureencora1
    @maureencora1 Год назад

    2023 Portillo's Has 2 Locations in TEXAS in North Dallas. Can't Wait When They Come to Houston.. I was Made in Chicago, IL. (southside)

    • @petebourne7619
      @petebourne7619 Год назад

      Don't get your hopes up..they Italian beef fell off

    • @maureencora1
      @maureencora1 Год назад +1

      @@petebourne7619 Well Something is Better than Nothing. I Love Chicago Portillo's.

    • @ascales30
      @ascales30 7 месяцев назад +1

      Arlington too! Very good and very small for the price....

    • @maureencora1
      @maureencora1 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@ascales30 I Had a Feelin' That was Gonna Happen When They Expanded. Out Side of Chicago.

    • @ascales30
      @ascales30 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@maureencora1 Yeah, I believe one is opening in Mansfield not far from the Arlington location

  • @kennygibbs9627
    @kennygibbs9627 6 месяцев назад +3

    Buona is coming to Rockford ,to compete against against Tom and Jerry's should be a good battle.

    • @RockyHerk
      @RockyHerk 4 месяца назад

      Bouna is gonna win

    • @RockyHerk
      @RockyHerk 4 месяца назад

      I used to deliver to Mr Beef in the 1980’s

  • @robertortega385
    @robertortega385 4 месяца назад

    I remember growing up on the north side of Chicago and having those 11 cents gravy sandwiches when I was in the 7th grade on the corner of Chicago avenue and western back in the early 70's They would give you the Italian beef bread dipped in the beef gravy that was a great meal for less than a quarter and you had money left over for a donut up the street on Chicago avenue those were the days in my home town Chicago

  • @dalecarlson7294
    @dalecarlson7294 Год назад +9

    Johnny’s is the best beef in the area.

    • @stevevenn1
      @stevevenn1 11 месяцев назад

      Other than the spelling, you're not wrong.

  • @RyanMartin-wg7gm
    @RyanMartin-wg7gm 5 месяцев назад

    Right on you guys thanks alot 😂

  • @KenSchott-tg5nt
    @KenSchott-tg5nt 7 месяцев назад +1

    Teddy s hot dogs and beef,just the right amount of spices on the beef,Plainfield road and also Lamont road,hidden treasure

  • @mic1240
    @mic1240 6 месяцев назад

    Johnnie’s is tops (technically not the city, but near west suburbs…also home to best hot dogs and other foods of “the city”. In general, the farther away from the lake and tourist spots, the better. You were in/near Chicagos official Little Italy (near in Elmwood Park) since 1991 vs the former Liitle Italy on Taylor St.

  • @frankspranze
    @frankspranze 3 месяца назад

    Roma's Beef on Cicero and Montrose, Jays Beef on Narragansett in Howard Heights, Frannie's Beef River Rd Schiller Park, Chickie's Beef on Roosevelt in Hillside, Johnnie's and of course Al's. Take the tour then you decide, you might be surprised.

  • @dfjii
    @dfjii Год назад +1

    Mr beefs great duck in as well as is portillos

  • @paschadee918
    @paschadee918 10 месяцев назад +2

    All the Italian Beefs look delicious but where are the poppy seeds on those Chicago hot dog buns?

    • @markd4741
      @markd4741 9 месяцев назад +1

      No Poppy Seeads? F&ck, they have the Rosens Truck there every week delivering, and Rosens make such. Is Chris the owner that F-ing cheap?