Italian beef cravings hit hard on Concourse B? Head to Mr. Beef.
This stand in Midway’s Main Terminal Concourse B is one of the only spots doing a true Chicago-style Italian beef inside the airport. Mr. Beef carries the city name and focuses on the classic: thin-sliced beef on a roll, dipped in jus, with options for sweet or hot peppers. Expect airport pricing in the $12–$15 range for a sandwich, right in line with the other branded counters nearby.
Mr. Beef sits airside in Concourse B, so you’re fine once you’re through security. Exact hours aren’t clearly posted, but reviews mention getting sandwiches around lunchtime and into the early evening, roughly 11:00 to 19:00. Seating is limited, and a lot of people just eat at the counter or stand nearby instead of hauling food back toward gates B5–B19.
The move here is simple: order an Italian beef with hot giardiniera and ask how wet you want it. The signature order is a dipped beef with hot peppers, which several Google reviewers call out as the one that “hits the spot” when you can’t make it into the city. If you’re not into heat, go sweet peppers and light dip to keep the bread intact.
Common complaints: some folks say the beef runs drier and less juicy than the original city locations, and others mention soggy bread when sandwiches sit more than 5–10 minutes after being dipped. During peak bank times, especially around morning and late-afternoon departures, you can also see slower service and a short line of 6–10 people.
Regulars game the system: they ask for extra jus on the side instead of a full dip, eat right at the counter so the roll survives, and add hot peppers to get closer to the Chicago street version. Tip: if your flight from B is boarding within 20 minutes, ask for light dip and skip the walk back to the far gates; eat it immediately so the bread doesn’t collapse.