Mr. Beef

Mr. Beef at 666 North Orleans Street in Chicago's River North, in September 2022. The Bear's creator, Christopher Storer, is a childhood friend of owner Chris Zucchero, and this small, no-frills Italian beef stand is the real shop behind the Original Beef of Chicagoland. The pilot filmed at the shop, and the storefront appears on screen. The production later recreated the interior on a soundstage. It is still serving Italian beef sandwiches, so order one and resist the urge to yell "Yes, Chef."