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Pop's Italian Beef
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Italian, Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
10337 S Kedzie Ave(between 103rd St & 104th St)
Chicago, IL 60655
Neighbourhood: Mount Greenwood
(773) 239-1243
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
18 reviews for Pop's Italian Beef
Review Highlights
18 reviews in English
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Review from Daniel M.
Chicago, IL
3/5/2012
Have been going here for years. One of the best Italian beefs around, would put it up there with the finest beef joints throughout the city and suburbs. The homemade giardiniera is amazing as well, far superior to the standard giardiniera most places in the Chicago area carry that you can buy at a Jewel or Dominick's. I think they use thin slices of fresh jalapeno as one of the pieces in their mix. The fries are always crispy. The burgers aren't bad either.
Every time I visit my family in this part of town I make it a point to stop by. Sometimes I even go out of my way to stop by.
For the amount of money you spend and the quality and quantity of food you get, it is easily one of the best values throughout the Chicago land area. -
Review from Matt P.
Chicago, IL
1/6/2012
Pop's is the only Italian beef that comes close to beating Portillo's, although I still think Portillo's is better, here's what I like about Pop's (and where I think it beats Portillo's):
1. Pop's is affordable ... two of as for basically what I alone order at Portillo's.
2. Pop's has HUGE portions ... they give you a giant sack of fries, and their beefs are the size that they're actually advertised.
3. Their cheese is better than Portillo's.
All in all, I think think it's pretty great. The only thing that Portillo's really beats Pop's on is the fact that they toast their bun a little, and I think the beef is a little better quality, but other than that, it's delicious. I really wish there was one downtown instead of Mr. Beef, or Al's. -
Review from Terry S.
Blue Island, IL
2/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
"Really" fast and friendly service and always perfectly done Italian sausage or Beef sandwich's, never a disappointment!
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Review from Catherina W.
Chicago, IL
6/28/2011
This place is just the best joint in the neighborhood.
Clean.
Affordable.
GREAT FOOD.
Great staff.
Parking.
Never had a wrong order.
Menu is big and yummy.
Nice to sit there outside during the summer months.
Only complaint is that I wish they had real hot giadineria peppers.
Their beef sandwiches are just AWESOME. Their breaded mushrooms are good, too. -
Review from Jake N.
Oak Lawn, IL
3/7/2011
Their Super Beef is fantastic. It's messy, which should be expected with a good Italian beef. Their giardenera is good, not too spicy, and mostly jalapeno slices. You know a place is good when the neighborhood police officers are always eating there.
A+ food, and the service is fast. -
Review from Karen B.
Chicago, IL
12/28/2011
Best beef on the south side! I recommend the cheesy beef. My daughter who is not a meat fan loves the meatball sandwhiches and has to have the onion rings. The fries are always crispy and fresh. Fast service and consistantly good food.
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Review from pam p.
Washington, DC
8/10/2007
This is the best Italian Beef in the city. Thinly shaved, always fresh, never gristly. And full of deliciousness.
I love the "gardinera" here too. I used quotes b/c it's not like regular gardinera... it's not pickled veggies, it's fresh thinly sliced celery & jalapenos & red pepper flakes marinated in olive oil. It's crunchy and perfect with a beef w/ gravy (or dipped).
Also, the fries are great-- thin and always hot, but I always need more salt. And the hot dogs are yummy too. -
Review from Bobby O.
Chicago, IL
7/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pop's has a good beef sandwich. The service was fast and the fries were excellent. I went for the larger beef sandwich and didnt finish it. You will not be disappointed with their beef.
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Review from k e.
San Diego, CA
9/21/2007
This is one of the best beef's I've tasted in the city. The Giardiniera isn't traditional but is amazing.
Best of all I've got to applaud the consistency of this place. Been going since I was a kid probably 20 yrs ago and it has always been great. -
Review from Cindy N.
Chicago, IL
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Review from Lisa O.
Evergreen Park, IL
2/1/2010
I'm a big fan of pops. I love their beef but wish they had real hot giadineria. So I usually get the grilled chicken sandwich, which is without a doubt the best grilled chicken sandwich ever. The amount of fries you get is ridiculous. They recently made it so the daily specials are everyday specials, which is very nice. Their burgers are great as well and the italian steak sandwich is yummy. I have yet to get something from Pop's that wasn't extremely delicious. Great local business to support!
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Review from Richard D.
Chicago, IL
7/15/2005
Fast food at its best. I recommend the super-beef, the largest italian beef sandwich you have ever seen. Kick it up even more and make it a supercombo. Add mozzarella chesse and a large chocolate shake and get the defibulator ready. Great hot dogs and burgers also!
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Review from Emma R.
Chicago, IL
8/12/2008
If I still ate meat...
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Review from Lee-Han H.
Chicago, IL
10/28/2005
when I use to eat beef I went here. The food is good but it goes straight to your stomach to give you a roll. So if you eat here often use your gym membership.
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Review from Bill M.
Chicago, IL
7/13/2008
Sitting outside of Pops eating a great roast beef sandwich watching the cars on Kedzie go by is a pleasure from my youth that I miss. They're famous for the beef but everything on the menu is worth eating. A true gem.
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Review from Lauren O.
Chicago, IL
1/24/2008
This is the type of beef you crave. SO Delish!!! It's got a distinct Pop's beef taste and the hot peppers are a bright green and hot! Even though the fries kinda suck, there's a McDonald's right across the street if you prefer to get them from there.
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Review from Ellen N.
Chicago, IL
3/7/2011
I get the beef with hot giardinara and red sauce. Sometimes the super beef if i want leftovers haha. Thier giardinara is so tasty, its not like the stuff you can get at the store. They make thier own and its so fresh and crunchy. The jalepeno's and celery are sliced to perfection. Also they have really good fries and the italian chicken sandwich is not bad either if you don't have a taste for beef. The service is always friendly and the place always has people in it. I'm getting hungry for a beef writing this :)
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Review from Elizabeth C.
Evergreen Park, IL
1/31/2011
I am not a big meat eater but my husband loves it so we served this to about 40 people for a birthday party. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. And the women I spoke with while placing the order was just great! SHe could not have been more helpful.
