Mr Beef on Orleans

(312) 337-8500

666 N Orleans St (Huron Street)
Chicago, IL 60610 41.8943 -87.6374

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

Hours:

8am-9pm

Price:

$

Last updated 5.07.12

Category:

Restaurants, Delis And Delicatessens

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Steakhouse

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About Mr Beef on Orleans

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The Scene – Quick-on-the-draw cashiers ring up beef sandwiches, burgers and sausage in front of a blazing-hot smoking grill, while a lone deli guy at an adjacent counter offers freshly made cold sandwiches. The spartan decor consists of posters, newspaper clippings and autographed photos of Mr. Beef fans, from Jerry Springer to Jay Leno, all singing the praises of the shop's sandwich. – – The Food – The menu is all meat: Italian beef, sausage, burgers, chicken, deli sandwiches and chili with meat and beans. Don't miss the beef sandwich, soaked in jus but still firm,…

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
Keep your eyes open for half-price barbecue beef, typically offered the first week of every month.
Where to Sit:
Escape the heat from the grill by eating in the long, narrow, "elegant dining room." Decorated with movie posters, this is where suits, blue-collars and families rub elbows at two communal picnic tables.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The pictures on the wall at the Orleans location are also a good indication that you're in for something magical.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. love the bar-b-que beef
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. was initially disappointed how "small" the sandwich was, but it turned out to be the perfect size -- anything larger and you'd head back work feeling bloated.
  2. In a small shop like this how do they store a beef so big and tasty.
  3. have been going there since they opened and the quality of their food has been consistently outstanding.
  4. also enjoyed the fries: thin and crispy and didn't need ketchup, which is a veritable trifecta for me.
  5. another beef stand without decent beef
  6. The place is a classic "dump with great food" - my favorite kinda place!
  7. The beef melts in your mouth, the giardenerra is wonderfully crunchy, and the rolls are fresh.
  8. :-) The bread is great, the peppers are perfect and that BEEF!
  9. started going when Gary Myer(remember him) owned the restaurant next door any way, I can't drive by without pulling in for my favorite sandwich
  10. This is the best place (in the city of Italian Beef), to eat the best beef sandwich of all.
  11. Get your sandwich to to go or chill out in the elegant dining room.
  12. and the turkey sandwich is good too!
  13. love the bar-b-que beef
overall
100.0% positive
  1. This is the best place (in the city of Italian Beef), to eat the best beef sandwich of all.
  2. The place is a classic "dump with great food" - my favorite kinda place!
value
100.0% positive
  1. Good stuff, good price.
3 Star Rating: Average

04/19/11

Decent Italian beef... cash only

by travelbugg1980

The opposite of fancy, this place looks like it's about to go out of business... but no, my friends, In fact I am told by the locals they have the best italian beef in town, and are quite popular! I will say I liked my sandwich, and the hot pepper relish was good- spicy but not too hot. But I wouldnt say it was the best I've ever had. It was good...and worth a visit. But take it for what it is... Also, they are CASH only, which is annoying.

1 Star Rating: Poor

09/17/10

where's the beef?

by slainte109

Nice place if you like foodborne illness. Ick! You're safer at Al's or frankly most of the mom and pops in the city consideing they all buy the same stuff (e.g. presliced Vienna beef and either Marconi or Il Primo Giardiniera and Turano;s or Gonnella--I mean how different can it be?) Gottta love food network for providing fake hype and marketing for what boils down to a reheated product from a restaurant supply vendor. I swear it's like music, people just take what's handed to them by the media. Good luck with that!

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/21/10

The Truthful Truth About Mr. Beef on Orleans

by michelinia

Visited yesterday, after read suggestions for a "real" traditional eating place and excellent italian beef. Reality quite different...if "traditional" means doubtful cleaning, unsympathetic approach and 15 USD for a mediocre sandwich + fries + soda menu You are in the right place!

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/02/09

another beef stand without decent beef

by bigfrank75

i herd this place rocks yea right! im not into pom and circumstance but l love my beef made right since im italian i wanted a beef w/mozz and i get a so called thing with govt' cheese the meat looked like my grandpa's legs and it was over salted the fries blowed so i knew i just wasted my hard earned 15$ on shlock my advice go to al's or dukes in bridgeview

  • Pros: the roll was soft and the drinks are cold
  • Cons: the beef was just stiing there stale and very chewy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/06/07

Best Italian Beef Sandwich in the US

by infantinohyde

We're pretty sure, anyway - it was awesome. The shop is tiny and the guys behind the counter are characters. Lose the snobby attitude if you have one - they won't stand for it, and neither will the rest of the patrons. This is the kind of place that people frequent - once you go, you want to go back. Get your beef with sweet or hot peppers - we can't decide which is better.

  • Pros: Unique atmosphere, lively staff, cool pictures, awesome Italian beef, inexpensive
  • Cons: none

The Details on Mr Beef on Orleans

Place Categories:

  • best mr beef
  • best italian beef
  • best beef sandwich
  • favorite kinda place
  • enjoyed fries
  • fresh rolls
  • love barbque beef
  • good price
  • good turkey sandwich
  • elegant dining room
  • great bread
  • perfect peppers
  • good indication
  • consistently outstanding quality
  • great food
  • perfect size

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