Al's #1 Italian Beef

Al's #1 Italian Beef is an Italian-American restaurant in Chicago (River North), $; open Mon–Sat 10:30–00:00; Sun 10:30–20:00.

Chicago’s iconic Italian beef stand, serving juicy dipped sandwiches, hot giardiniera, sausage, hot dogs, and fries. Al’s #1 Italian Beef has been serving its signature Chicago sandwich since 1938, with thin-sliced beef simmered in its juices and piled into a generously soaked roll. Order it wet or dipped, then add sweet peppers or hot giardiniera; Italian sausage, hot dogs, and fresh-cut fries round out the menu. The inexpensive, bare-bones setup keeps things fast and lively, making it an easy stop for an authentic Chicago food experience.

City
Chicago
Country
US
Currency
USD
Address
548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, Chicago, US
Cuisine
Italian-American
Phone
+1 312-943-3222
Neighbourhood
River North
Price band
$
Timezone
America/Chicago
Booking
none
Status
operating
Not published
booking
Coordinates
41.892253, -87.634317

Hours

Monday
10:30–00:00
Tuesday
10:30–00:00
Wednesday
10:30–00:00
Thursday
10:30–00:00
Friday
10:30–00:00
Saturday
10:30–00:00
Sunday
10:30–20:00

Attributes

Vibe
lively, local-favorite
Good for
quick-bite, groups, family
Not good for
vegetarians, fine-dining, quiet-conversation
Feature
alcohol-free, outdoor-seating, desserts, delivery, takeout
Noise level
lively
Meal period
lunch, dinner
Cuisine
italian-american, american
Accessibility
accessible-parking, wheelchair-accessible, accessible-restroom

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