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Is Al's Beef Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Al's Beef is listed open on alsbeef.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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alsbeef.com ·

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What the source shows: Al's Beef's website (checked 2026-09-08) still loads and describes the Wells Street location, though its copyright notice and press references date to 2024 and it has no ordering widget, and Google Places lists the location as operational the same day.

  • Season / episode Season 1, Episode 06
  • Original air date
  • Address 548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food's "Chicago, IL" episode (S1E06), aired 2008-12-24, featured Al's Beef's Italian beef sandwich: seasoned roast beef in gravy on French bread, garnished with sweet or hot peppers. Al's Beef is an Italian beef brand founded in Chicago in 1938 by Al Ferreri and his sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Chris Pacelli Sr., according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-06-11); the entry notes the business is now run by a grandson of the founder under parent company Chicago Franchise Systems, Inc. According to Al's Beef's own website (checked 2026-09-08), the Wells Street location still describes itself as "Chicago's #1 Italian Beef Since 1938," though the site's copyright notice and referenced press mentions date to 2024 and it carries no online ordering widget. Google Places lists the Wells Street location's business status as operational as of the same 2026-09-08 check.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 06
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Al's Beef's Italian beef sandwich with sweet or hot peppers
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Al's Beef

Frequently asked questions

Is Al's Beef still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Al's Beef is listed open on alsbeef.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Al's Beef after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Al's Beef is listed open on alsbeef.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Al's Beef located?

548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Al's Beef?

Season 1, Episode 06 of Man v. Food, first aired December 24, 2008.

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Address
548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
alsbeef.com

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