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Patio Beef

4.2 (185 reviews)
InexpensiveBurgers, American
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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PATIO BEEF ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Joe P.

Tried (many many times) and True. Italian, sweet only, extra juice-- extra napkins. Always when I visit Chicago. Support your local family owned sammy shop to keep Chicago Chicago.

"Invitingly ungreasy"
Joanna T.

Patio Beef is a casual beef/hot dog stop in Edgewater - Chicago magazine described it as "invitingly ungreasy" and indeed it was a very clean place. There's a large take out space, an enclosed patio and a relatively small dine in space. Plus, a parking lot! The menu offers up all the standards - gyros, burgers, dogs and beef. Food is reasonably priced and comes up fast. At first glance I wasn't thrilled - the misters dogs were, shall we say, not very appetizing looking (a cheese dog here is a Kraft single wrapped around the hot dog) but he said they were excellent. I was concerned my beef was going to be dry because I saw no evidence of gravy, but again appearances aren't everything. It was a solid beef, not dry but not overly messy - and they use great bread that holds up. Staff are very nice and keep things tidy. Cheap, filling, tasty, parking lot. What more do you need?

Rohan D.

Chicago style Italian Beef and Chicago style hot dogs served up correctly, authentically, with good service. Clean place, convenient location, good pricing. This place is good.

The best sandwich in the universe, the Italian beef.

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16 years ago

Hot Dog Special! Two hot dogs with fries and a drink for like 6 bucks! Deal the F-in' century! So awesome!

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9 years ago

The Italian beef sandwich with hot peppers is delicious! I got the au jus on the side and poured a little bit on each bite.

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13 years ago

Gyro was pretty good. Hot dog buns were slightly stale. Fries are aces.

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10 years ago

Great food and even better service! Couldn't be better! Kids love the burgers and hot dogs. Chicken kabob plate and rice is awesome too!

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