Best Beef for Italian Beef Sandwiches

Who has the best Italian Beefiness Sandwich and why?

So I decided to get-go a discussion on LinkedIn Chicago Group about "who has the best Italian Beefiness Sandwich and why?" just to come across what kind of response I would get and man has it been overwhelming. I had recently asked a question to the group LinkedIN Chicago about who had the all-time Italian beefiness and why? Here are the some of the responses we received:

Why People Choose Portillo's

1. Portillo's. The breadstuff is soft, easy to chew and the flavor is Awesome!! Even my children who are picky eaters dearest the Italian beef sandwiches, YUMM!!!!! I am glad there is not 1 close by, or I would consume one all of the time, UGH!! Now I want a Portillo's sandwich. The peckish has begun. – Phaedra Weiler

1. 1st place at present is Portillo'south with Hot peppers and cheddar cheese. But there used to be a place in Schaumburg chosen Zippy'due south they used to exist the best! – Julie Kosanovich

1. PORTILLO'S. Consistently good, devoid of those chewy veins & grizzle 99% of the time. Spiced correct, have it your style – wet, dry,etc. and those sweetness peppers. I'm going there now…….. – Stephen D. Guardi

Being an ex-Chicagoan in the UK with a wife who loves Italian Beef Sandwiches since I introduced them to her, I've had to rely on using our slow cooker for Italian Beef, not the same but it is getting meliorate as I make it more than and more. The best ones we've had when visiting the area are certainly Portillos and Beef Villa

Ian Gehm

1. Portillo's. I have never had a bad Italian Beef there, regardless of the location. – Grant Epstein

1. Portillo's…without a doubt! Beef dipped with hot giardiniera – THE BEST!!! – Steve Baumann

1. Portillos – with mozzarella, hot peppers and double dip it!! – Tracy Barnhart

1. Portillo's is always good, and the wetter the better, along with the hot peppers. I likewise similar their Chicago hot dogs. – Mark Engelen

1. Portillos! Dipped with peppers! Absolutely perfect! – Sherri Jones

1. I'm a Chicago refugee in Atlanta and all I can say is give thanks goodness Portillo'due south ships hither.Good to know no thing where you go…the beef can go with y'all. – Terry YormarkThere is still a Zippy's ("domicile of the cheesy beef") at 830 North. Roselle Rd. in Hoffman Estates. Good….but I gotta become with the Portillo's crowd. – Jeff Hitz Julie

1. Most definitely information technology'due south Portillo's and my favorite sandwich is a combo, dipped, with giardiniera and 2 pieces of yellow American cheese melted on information technology. Serious season and goodness. – John Mc Hugh

1. I love the dark-green peppers on Portillo'due south Italian Beef; I've been told previously that Carm'due south is the best and I hope to find out before long since they now opened a location in Tinley Park, but the all-time that I've had to appointment was from a little tavern in the Pullman neighborhood by the proper noun of Lucky Lady. Wet, with giardiniera(sp?). They've been airtight for a couple of years now only I still detect myself wishing for just 1 more99. – Brian Thousand. Leonard

Why People Choose Johnnie'southward

1. The best is Johnnie's for certain. 2nd identify…Tore & Luke's in Arlinton Hts. – Nina Madoni

1. Johnnie's Beefiness in Elmwood Park dipped with sweetness! – John Cecala

1. J ohnnie's Beef in Elmwood Park, Illinois. We are creatures of habit, but information technology'southward still a dandy identify for those who grew up in the surface area. – Michael Lassin

1. I Love Johnnie's in Elmwood Park – Beef moisture with hot peppers! – Andrea Christ

1. Johnnie'south dipped with hot peppers – Jeff Evenson

1. Johnnies Beefiness is showtime; Al's is 2nd, followed by Buona. Hot & sweet – dipped. Too bad Carm'due south is closed. – Paul Prybylo

1. I'm going to have to go: i) Johnnie's 2) Al's Beef (Little Italy) 3) Portillo's (any location). – Brian Starewicz

1. A juicy beefiness from Johnnie'due south in Elmwood Park – Maria Pinto

1. Johnnies, in Elmwood Park, IL. Proficient moisture or dry out, has just the right amount of blackness pepper. Sauteed sweet peppers, giardiniera available. They take an indoor charcoal grill, so if you'd similar a philharmonic – this is the place to go. – Lou Dasaro

1. Johnny's in EP rocks. The Italian Ice is smashing too. I may be a bit prejudiced every bit I grew up there – Joanne Garcia

1. Johnny's and then Max'south on western who has a contest going for eating their huge sandwich, if yous lose yous PAY $35.00!!! – Howard Mock

Johnnie'due south has another location in Arlington Heights (to my husband's delight). We once collection from Palatine to Elmwood Park for beefiness sandwiches and had our 2 lilliputian ones sitting in the back of our minivan with their lemon ices. The Arlington Heights locations have seating areas! Wet for me, combo for hubby.

Kathryn Graszer

1. Johnnie's Beef in Elmwood Park hands downwardly. Order information technology dipped, with sweet and hot! So become an Italian ice for dessert!

John Gaimari

1. CPA Many amazing beef spots in Chicago… Johnny's in Elmwood park is my favorite (and almost on here will probably agree), but you besides have the Al'due south franchises, Carm's in Westchester/Hillside area, and then, of form, places such equally Portillo'south and Buona that accept consistently great beef sandwiches! – Mike Novack

1. Fortunate to be an NW-Sider we have quite a selection…..fave'due south are Johnnie'due south Beef in EP or Arlington Hts (don't 4get the Italian ice)……. Mr. Beef on Harlem, Jays Beef & Lukes on Harlem. – John Scarsella

1. The perpetual line exterior of Johnnie'due south Beef says it all. I am a huge fan of bread … this bread (I'm pretty certain information technology's Gonnella) can withstand the dip. Now if only my stomach can withstand the hot! Thankfully they accept homemade Italian Ice to help soothe the burn down! Bring greenbacks and take a lot of napkins! – Lauren McLean

1. No dubiety nearly information technology; information technology was Carms Beefiness in Hillside, simply they are airtight. At that place is one in Chicago, simply after that, I would say Flips in Glen Ellyn, Johnnies Beef in Elmwood park. Of grade, my wife is Italian so the best beef comes from my habitation in Wheaton. You lot definitely want it hot and wet not dry out, with Italian peppers and maybe Giardiniera. – Jeff Wombold David

1. As an expert Italian Beefeater…Johnny'southward #1….For a catering function with beef and sausage, nobody beats Cuomo'south Catering, Northlake, IL. 708-344-766031. M North Al's32. Peter Bria Portillo's for sure. – Neal Katz

Why People Cull Al'south

Al'due south on Taylor street easily down! The seasoning makes it the best – you can go it dry or juicy. Afterwards, y'all can top it off with an Italian water ice from Mario's across the street. ? Nothing makes a amend summer night!

Lisa McAlpin

1. There are plenty of places to get a proficient beef in Chicago, but, Al'southward on Taylor is the best. I have and will proceed to debate this point until anybody agrees. – Quin McCarthy

1. Al'south in Ontario. Just the correct balance of tender beef, juice and peppers. – Rebecca Bloomfield

1. Al's Beef on Taylor St. puts Portillo's to shame, although I do concord with Marking that Carm's has a nice bite too, but I prefer Al'due south au jus.Cheddar cheese on a beef sandwich? Seriously Julie? Are you lot a ketchup on hot dogs gal as well? – Brian Mauer

1. Living in Las Vegas now I've lost affect with Chicago's Beef Stands, simply as a kid there used to exist a place chosen Carm'southward on Cicero off the Eisenhower, or off of Harlem. Does it still exist? Every time I become dorsum "home" to Chicago I at present get to Large Al's on Taylor Street across from Mario's Italian Lemonade Stand. Great Beef and Combos. Moisture of course – Marc Pacino

1. Chicago native — years of enquiry — my favorite is Al's on Taylor . Out in the west burbs, Augustino's (Carol Stream) & Flips (Glen Ellyn). Portillo'south is good, but feels more than 'fast food'. Never been to Johnny's — sounds similar I've gotta have ane. 🙂 – Sandy Nielsen

1. Crazy equally it may sound, the suburban Al's franchises are the best Al's Beef effectually (including the one in Chicago at 55th St. and the Ryan State highway). – Norm Levin

1. The original Al'southward Beef on Taylor Street. Keen flavor, with a hint of cumin. Don't forget the giardiniera! – Kevin Trabaris

1. Al's on Taylor St. the combo is the way to go with their homemade giardiniera, non likewise wet! – Gregory Gaymont

Why People Choose Mr. Beefiness

1. Mr. Beef on Orleans, with Portillo'southward a close 2nd. Why? The taste! Wet or dry out, non dipped. Take been disappointed with Johnny's in Elmwood Park. – John McCormack

1. Mr. Beef on Orleans is always great. Beef Dipped with Hot Peppers enjoyed in the elegant dining room. Roma's on the north side at North Cicero Avenue / West Hutchinson Street. Pop's in NW Indiana is keen. The Hot peppers have a dandy mix of celery to jalapenos ratio. Grab napkins. – Tom Hemingway

1. Mr. Beef hands downwards. Just try their BBQ beef sandwich and you lot'll encounter what I hateful. Portillo's a close second. – John Manfredy

1. Mr. Beef on Orleans! All the stars go there! Outstanding beefiness dipped or dry. – Phil Burnstine

Why People Choose Buona Beef

I know its "anti-Chicago" merely I prefer Buono Beefiness to Portillos. Their meat is leaner and spicier…now I gauge I know where I'thousand headed for tiffin…

Debbie Nelson

1. Buona Beef in Berwyn…proficient stuff!! (other Buona locations also) – Rosario Signorile

1. Lived in Forest Park for fifteen years, still adopt Buena Beef on Oak Park and Roosevelt and Gina'due south Italian Ice next door was ever great on a hot summer day. But thought Johnnies in EP was over priced but still flavorful.

The Hidden Gems

1. Grew up in the city…best I ever had wasRoma's over at Berteau and Cicero on the NW side. – Michael Chagdes
2. Colette Halpin: Pop's Beefiness – locations in Chicago and the s suburbs….. wet with sweet & hot peppers.
4. Paradise Pup on River road in Des Plaines. Wet with lots of Marconi'southward Giardiniera! They have great hot dogs too! – Lee Misiak
6. Paul's in Westchester. Huge sandwich with very tender and tasty beefiness. I dear my very moisture with mozzarella cheese. – Mark Holan

1. Without a doubt it'southward Carms Beef. A picayune stand in Hillside at 1801 S. Wolf. Incredible beef, bread, juice, and Giardiniera. mmm, mmm dandy! – Mark Kischner
2. Jay's beef is slap-up. Local folks that ain several locations including Schiller Park, Harwood Hts, and a few other locations. Never heard a complaint about them.They can also cater or put together bulk sales. – Ed Riordan
3. MBA John's in the southward suburbs 147th & Kedzie has the best beef!! Hearty Italian staff of life, red sauce, and peppers… just succulent!! – Diane Korbakis

Duke'south Drive-In. Bridgeview (81st & Harlem). W/ hot giarde7niera, mozzarella, & ruby sauce.

Clarence Carr

Hard to beat an Italian Beef from Taylor St… too many places serve a plain roast beef sandwich and call information technology Italian Beef.

Patrick Sharpe

1. 31) Jack Hynes: Tony's Beef on 70th and Pulaski on the southwest side of Chicago.
2. 32) Patrick Sharpe: Parky's on Harlem & Madison…"dipped or no-dip"…wit da fries…
3. 36) Patrick Sharpe Difficult to beat an Italian Beef from Taylor St… too many places serve a obviously roast beef sandwich and call it Italian Beef.

1. 54) Lou Vivona: I'm a big fan of Johnny's Beef however, they just opened a Popular's Beef most my house and I gotta say its i of the best tasting and largest beefs I've ever had.
2. 55) Peter A Russell: In that location are several great places for beefs in the metro area, my favorite is Jays on Narragansett and Montrose, followed by Mr. Beefiness on Harlem just south of Irving Park. Carm's had a skillful beef, as well as Michael'southward on Oak Park & North. Best fast nutrient steak sandwich is Ricobenies, they as well have a great beef. I similar them dry, au juis on the side, sweetness peppers and hot giardiniera

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• sixty. Joe Biniewicz Vince's Pizza in the Immigration neighborhood by Midway Airdrome on 63rd St.Beef dry on garlic bread with mozzeralla and (homemade) giradinera & sweet pepper, red sauce on the side.This is a meal cause it is huge!If you go there to endeavour i tell Mick or Johnny (owners) that Joe from Vegas told you most information technology. Tell them I said Hi. Everytime I am come to Chicago it is a must stop.
• 61. Joe Biniewicz In Vegas Rosati's does a skilful chore, trouble is service sucks (how can you get a carry out wrong). Windy City Beef due north Dogs (summerlinn) A for effort: B- for season profile and apperance (need gonella breadstuff) owner is agood chicago guy. dandy dogs too.
• 67. Terry Shinnick Physician's Grill on Pershing Route, loaded with beef mixed peppers and dipped. Accept plenty of napkins.
• 68. Peter A Russell Mr Boston's on Ogden has a good beef equally well.
• 69. Todd Grey, MBA Mr. A's in Crystal Lake puts Portillo's to shame. Everything about their beef is the best. Been voted all-time in McHenry Canton several times.
• lxx. Mike Graziani Portillo's? actually?Jays is the best, the 1 at Montrose/Narragansett.
• 74. Erin Strickland Popular's Italian Beefiness…I prefer the original store on 127th & Harlem in Palos Heights…ok I'm a footling biased I worked there all the fashion through HS. My favorite is a Beef with sweet peppers wet with mozzarella cheese. Their bread is amazing its delivered daily. They make the Giardiniera in house if I liked hot stuff I'd add that too.
• 75. Steven Esko Portillo's is tops!
• 77. Cara Dusek Jay's Beef in Wicker Park….Best Ever
• 78. Terry Yormark I'm a Chicago refugee in Atlanta and all I can say is give thanks goodness Portillo'due south ships hither.Good to know no thing where yous become…the beef can become with yous.
• 83. Ralston Simmons, CISM Al's beefiness, LuLu's on Ogden by UIC, Portillos, in that order. Wet, mozzarella, giardinera.
• 88. Craig Workman Portillo's and Johnny's are practiced – just not nearly as expert every bit Little Joe's in Countryside (LaGrange Rd. & Plainfield Rd.). I've been going there since the mid 70'due south and nevertheless haven't plant a better beef.
• 89. Cheryl Ward, CIR The Works in Glenview!
• 90. Tim Duffy Many votes for Johnny'southward and Johnny's is first-class. Nevertheless, the all-time Italian Beef in Chicago is served at Munchies in Elk Grove Village. Family run for xxx years and you tin can taste the care in preparation in the Italian Beef.
• 91. Frank Lucchese Long time Italian Beef guy – All these places are every good – Wet with sugariness pepper s for me.
• 93. Stephen Kovats (one) Novi's Beefiness in Berwyn (SE corner of Ogden & Oak Park Ave.). Their giardianaire is the hottest and best I've ever had.Honorable Mention:(2) Mr. Beef on Harlem – Chicago(3) Pete'southward Cerise Hots – Oak Park
• 94. Mike O'Connor Frannie's on River Road in Schiller Park, with bootleg hot peppers, carmine gravy non dipped…..
• 99. Daniel Kay Back in the day, Boston's, Margie'south, Peppe's, Man-Jo-Vin's and of course, Johnny'due south when Frankie No-Neck was around. Portillo's is consistent, Buona is Boney. Jay'southward was disappointing the terminal time likewise. Mr Beef on Orleans still makes a good one, Al'south on Taylor too.
• 100. Heather Clark I know this is an odd throw out, and it definitely isn't the best, merely the hot dog stand up at the Dwelling house Depot at Addison and Kimball has a pretty decent Italian Beef. If you're peckish ane while shopping for domicile improvement supplies!
• 101. Maureen G. Scott Tom & Jerry'due south in Sycamore, IL
• 102. Ryan Boardman I can't believe nobody has mentioned Max'southward on Western, simply south of Peterson. Every morsel of the beef is explodes with flavor. I don't know what'due south in the marinade but information technology puts Portillo'south, Buona, and Al'south beef to shame. Get it wet and…WOW.
• 104. Daniel Kay I totally forgot to mention Gina'southward in Bensenvilleand, god forbid, Serelli's ships everywhere along with the 18-carat Gonella breadstuff. Those who like it soaked, put information technology on day-old so it stays together.

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