Adam Richman

"Classic Italian beef, giardinera, peppers -- stuff you can find in other sandwiches but Al's does it their way. Absolutely outstanding. Rich and on the spicy side and not greasy at all."

Steve Dolinsky

"The 31 Essential Italian Beef Joints in Chicago: Al’s No. 1 Italian Beef - The beef (made in-house, unlike those little satellite franchises) was tender, pliable and shredded like Johnnie’s. There were hints of garlic and oregano and it was certainly dipped adequately."

Esquire

"You could buy the ingredients and study the method, but it aint gonna taste like Al's."

Michael Gebert

"Order a combo, and you won’t regret the price once you taste the combination of sausage (grilled over charcoal right there behind the cash register), and beef in Al’s unique, cinnamon-tinged, grease-unafraid gravy."

Tim Padavic

"If you order a combo, you’ll forget about all of the money you spent. The taste of the beef is like a party in your mouth!"