Fast Food

The best Italian beefs in Chicago, ranked. 

Hiding in the food court at Navy Pier, Chef Ciccio’s has an unusual (and tasty) take on Italian beef sandwiches.

BIG & little’s is a fast-food joint that serves 12 types of tacos at Midway Airport.

Big City Chicken serves fried chicken sandwiches and tenders to-go at Midway Airport.

Big City Chicken is a counter-service stall in Navy Pier that serves chicken sandwiches.

Bob-O’s is a popular hot dog stand in Dunning that also serves Italian beef.

Patio is a spot in Little Italy with hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

Pop’s is a semi-local chain serving Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and burgers.

Al’s #1 Italian Beef is a classic spot in Little Italy serving great Italian beef sandwiches.

Tony’s in West Lawn has some of the best Italian beef sandwiches in the city.

Despite being a chain, Buona is a great option for an Italian beef sandwich.

Carm’s is a great spot for Italian beef and Italian ice in University Village.

Southtown Sub in Park Manor is famous for their Gym Shoe sandwich, but they also have a great Italian beef.

Roma’s is a small, family-run operation in Portage Park that’s been making delicious Italian beef sandwiches since 1968.

Small Cheval, from the makers of Au Cheval. Good news, the burgers here are also great.

Red Light Chicken is a tiny takeout spot in Lincoln Park with great fried chicken sandwiches.

Badabing Wings is a counter-service spot in Uptown with some great chicken wings.

Hangry's is a fast-food restaurant in Belmont Cragin.

Buffalo Joe's is a Rogers Park staple with decent chicken wings.

An iconic dive burger bar that we fully support.

Mr. Beef On Orleans is a classic River North spot serving great Italian beef sandwiches.

Jollibee in Albany Park's Seafood City Supermarket is part of the popular fast-food chain from the Philippines.

Velvet Taco serves tacos that aren't really tacos. It's a bacon cheeseburger and chicken tikka kind of taco situation.

Budacki’s is a hot dog stand in Ravenswood that also serves Crisp’s korean chicken wings.