Stocking Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I saw someone mention Al's Beef and then another posting about trading David Wells for some beef and it got me thinking. I've heard plenty of times that Al's Beef is the best, and well i didnt think it was that special. any opinions? Bueno Beef is way bettter IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Try Stan's Drive In on Archer Avenue just east of Ashland Ave. Best in the city IMO, although I'm sure everyone has their personal fave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 03:28 PM) Try Stan's Drive In on Archer Avenue just east of Ashland Ave. Best in the city IMO, although I'm sure everyone has their personal fave. Really, where exactly? Once you go east of Ashland you hit that long stretrch of factories. I think Portillo's big beef is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Stocking @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 03:27 PM) I saw someone mention Al's Beef and then another posting about trading David Wells for some beef and it got me thinking. I've heard plenty of times that Al's Beef is the best, and well i didnt think it was that special. any opinions? Bueno Beef is way bettter IMO. Al's is HUGELY overrated IMO. The quality has gone down substantially over the last 10 years or so. Johnnie's in Elmwood Park, or Tony's on about 71st and Pulaski are some of my favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Wong & Owens @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 03:45 PM) Al's is HUGELY overrated IMO. The quality has gone down substantially over the last 10 years or so. Johnnie's in Elmwood Park, or Tony's on about 71st and Pulaski are some of my favorites Tony's on Pulaski is the best I ever had. Man I haven't had that in a long time!! Buona does the trick for me now, since it's pretty close to my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighHeat45 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Submarine City near my house is awesome. Im not sure if there are more than that sub city or if its a one store thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Stocking @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 03:27 PM) I saw someone mention Al's Beef and then another posting about trading David Wells for some beef and it got me thinking. I've heard plenty of times that Al's Beef is the best, and well i didnt think it was that special. any opinions? Bueno Beef is way bettter IMO. I agree - I went there a couple times in college and thought the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Portillo's wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 04:22 PM) Portillo's wins overrated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgtp Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Im partial to Buona..also Nr. Beefy's back in the dya on archer and harlem used to have great beef..been a while since I been there. AL's#1 is not so #1 IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32840&st=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 It must be true that Al's had gone downhill in the last decade or so, because when I was in high school (back when dirt was young) the Al's around the corner on Taylor St The REAL Al's!) had very good beef sandwiches. But the BEST beef sandwich I have EVER tasted was also from taylor St – a place called Vittori's that I have heard closed down (is this true?!? what a travesty!). Anybody else here familiar with this place? A Vittori's beef and then an Italian ice from Mario's.... Perfect eats! When I make it back for visits, 'any port in a storm' is my philosophy, and I will hit up the Al's, Portillo's, Bueno, or whatever is close when I feel the need for beef. Ditto for big friggin' burritos, although I'm partial to El Faro for those. There's only one place for chicken back home though, and that's Harold's. Period. (Extra sauce, extra soppin' bread, order of gizzards too.... Mmmmm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I've tasted beef from around Chicago, and I must represent my hometown in voting for Pop's; located off 127th and Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. If your house is within several miles of this place I recommend stopping by sometime. Small establishments such as these are the best places, IMO, to search for quality beef products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Johnny's Beef North Ave. Elmwood Park. That's all I've got to say about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthPaw Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Being a UIC student, I get to go there often and I would have to say Al's beef is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkey Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 The Al's on Lake Street in Addison sucks. Hugely overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly8509CWS Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 04:21 PM) I've tasted beef from around Chicago, and I must represent my hometown in voting for Pop's; located off 127th and Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. If your house is within several miles of this place I recommend stopping by sometime. Every week I stop in with a buddy for lunch. Plus you cant beat the prices. Pops also gets my vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I'm re-posting this from the last 'Beef Debate'....now I'm hungry... (Carms)its Hillside...and its the best...especially with hot peppers and mozzarella....people who say portillo's are crazy. While both Buona beef and Portillo's are good, they do not compare to Carm's. I recommend everyone give them a try. If you work in Oakbrook, its only about 7-10 minutes away. Its on Wolf Rd, North of 22nd street and south of Roosevelt. I guarantee you won't be dissappointed. I've been going there since I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 And any time I see someone say Portillos, I know you are a retard? Just kidding, but that is not even close to the best...despite what the giant sign in the restaurant says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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