Mr Beef on Orleans

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.

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!

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!

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

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