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No. 25 in the world · November 2026

Mr. Beef on Orleans

Orleans Street, River North · Chicago, United States

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The one to order

An Italian beef, dipped, with hot giardiniera, or the combo with an Italian sausage

The line to expect: A line since the show, mostly at lunch; it closes early on weekdays.

The no-frills beef stand that inspired The Bear, where the regulars eat at the counter or in the car.

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Make it at home

Chicago Italian beef, dipped

Chicago Italian beef, dipped

3 hr (30 min hands-on), plus chilling · 6 sandwiches. Seasoned roast beef sliced thin and soaked in its own spiced juice, piled on a French roll and dipped whole if you want it 'wet'. Cooking the beef a day ahead and slicing it cold is how you get the thin slices.

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