The Italian Beef in Chicago is like the Cheesesteak in Philly. There will be five different places saying they've got the best one, when there is really only one place. For the cheesesteak, that's Pat's. In Chicago, the Italian Beef lives at Mr. Beef. I went looking for an Italian Beef and I saw a lot of posers but no real italian beef stands. When you get to Mr. Beef, it looks like a place that slings high quality Italian Beef. No frills, no accoutrements. Dudes slinging beef and talking trash: the sign of quality. The pictures on the wall at the Orleans location are also a good indication that you're in for something magical. The sandwich was magical and I didn't even get it done right (I'm not a hot pepper person). Juicy, tender, packed with meat, and well seasoned. I can't give it enough complements. I also enjoyed the fries: thin and crispy and didn't need ketchup, which is a veritable trifecta for me. I had been hungry since morning and I'm good to go. If the sandwich was any larger, I'd say it was too big. Mr. Beef= a Chicago Establishment. I look forwards to eating many more beefs there.
Pros: Italian Beef, Quality Bread, Fast Service
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