Cal's Chicago Style Eatery

[TheTravellers]

The BF and I visited again two weekends ago... They've resolved our chief complaint with their Italian Beef sandwiches - namely, the hot giardiniera peppers is now the real stuff and trucked down from Chicago. Cal's doing it right and it's probably the best you'll find in Oklahoma. Now if we could just convince them to expand and bring some of that beefy goodness to someplace closer to the south side!

Very good to hear, hopefully the bread is the right kind too, we miss Buona Beef from up there (and a few other Italian Beef joints, but they were our favorites), we might go try them now.

[baralheia]

The bread is... well, it's certainly no Turano or Gonnella... but it's not too far off the mark. It's hard to find bread with the right consistency and crust down here, unfortunately. But honestly, whatever they use right now makes for a decent Beef. It's definitely worth a try, at least.

[soonermike81]

The BF and I visited again two weekends ago... They've resolved our chief complaint with their Italian Beef sandwiches - namely, the hot giardiniera peppers is now the real stuff and trucked down from Chicago. Cal's doing it right and it's probably the best you'll find in Oklahoma. Now if we could just convince them to expand and bring some of that beefy goodness to someplace closer to the south side!

Well, I've been needing a reason to get back over there and you just gave it to me. Pumped as its been several months since I've had a combo with hot giardiniera.

[Thomas Vu]

The BF and I visited again two weekends ago... They've resolved our chief complaint with their Italian Beef sandwiches - namely, the hot giardiniera peppers is now the real stuff and trucked down from Chicago. Cal's doing it right and it's probably the best you'll find in Oklahoma. Now if we could just convince them to expand and bring some of that beefy goodness to someplace closer to the south side!

Got me curious now.

[TexanOkie]

I didn't read anyone post whether or not the buns are steamed for the Chicago dogs or whether they're just dry or (worse) toasted like too many other places.

[baralheia]

I didn't read anyone post whether or not the buns are steamed for the Chicago dogs or whether they're just dry or (worse) toasted like too many other places.

I have to admit, I've only had a couple of their Chicago dogs - I don't get to go very often because of how far they are from me, and when I do go I'm looking for a beef - but I do think they steamed the bun on the ones I've had. That's been a while back though. I do know they were NOT toasted. Could always call 'em and ask!

[TheTravellers]

The bread is... well, it's certainly no Turano or Gonnella... but it's not too far off the mark. It's hard to find bread with the right consistency and crust down here, unfortunately. But honestly, whatever they use right now makes for a decent Beef. It's definitely worth a try, at least.

Cool. good to know it's not the same crap Hillbilly was passing off as French bread a while back, thx, will try to make it there soon!

[Thomas Vu]

Finally made my way out there. I got the italian beef & sausage. I was asked if I wanted mine dipped. Didn't know if that was the meat or not, and said sure. Turns out it was the bread. WIth drink came out to a little above $11. The cost of the chicago dog is now $4. Not bad. Friend got a philly cheese steak which begs the question, why is this on the menu?

[TheTravellers]

Finally made my way out there. I got the italian beef & sausage. I was asked if I wanted mine dipped. Didn't know if that was the meat or not, and said sure. Turns out it was the bread. WIth drink came out to a little above $11. The cost of the chicago dog is now $4. Not bad. Friend got a philly cheese steak which begs the question, why is this on the menu?

The chicken philly is actually really good (great spices, wife ordered it, I had the beef sandwich - dry, 'cos I had lived in Chicago and knew dipped was the bread dipped, and wet was with the au jus poured over it, and the dry was actually too soggy, sadly, but still tasted good). Not sure why the philly's on the menu (maybe his partner's from Philly or they lived there once, or ....), but the chicken one's worth trying. His pepper mixture is pretty much like it is in Chicago, and his bread is pretty good, wish Hillbilly would use it for their po-boys, might actually go back to them if they did.

[baralheia]

Sweet Deals is running a half-off promotion here; $50 worth of gift certificates for $25. http://www.sweetdealscumulus.com/dea...style-eatery-1

[baralheia]

I just got a message from Groupon saying that Cal's has closed. Can anyone nearby confirm?

[shawnw]

well that stinks

[Roger S]

Agreed it stinks... I just ate there a few weeks ago and they had a decent lunch crowd that day.

[Easy180]

I can confirm the sign was off the building yesterday when I drove by

[baralheia]

Definitely agreed that it stinks... My fiance is from Chicago and when he gets a craving for a beef, that was where we went. I sent them an e-mail from their website asking for info and if they plan to reopen anywhere... I'm really hoping they will.

[bradh]

Not closed for good, moving up towards Edmond somewhere.

[HangryHippo]

Not closed for good, moving up towards Edmond somewhere.

Wonderful news! I selfishly wish they'd open up somewhere close to Bricktown so I could grab it for lunch.

[baralheia]

Not closed for good, moving up towards Edmond somewhere.

That's a relief! Though that's going to mean we have to drive even further for a taste of Chicago now... I'm kind of selfish, I was really hoping they'd move somewhere near downtown. Any info on when and where they'll reopen?

EDIT:

Wonderful news! I selfishly wish they'd open up somewhere close to Bricktown so I could grab it for lunch.

Apparently, great minds think alike, haha! My sentiments exactly.

[Roger S]

Saw through The Flying Pig BBQ's FB page that Let's Do Greek will be moving into this location. Hope that Let's Do Greek can make a go of it here... This spot is gaining a reputation as a restaurant black hole.

I had heard that Cal's would be reopening elsewhere but haven't seen any info on that happening.

[Filthy]

Saw through The Flying Pig BBQ's FB page

Not to take it off topic...but what's your thoughts on The Flying Pig BBQ? Hes my neighbor...and the trailer is parked at the house quite a bit. He's always posting up to the neighborhood, when he's got leftovers..to come and get them...but have never tried his Q. Just curious to know where he ranks in your opinion.

[Roger S]

Not to take it off topic...but what's your thoughts on The Flying Pig BBQ? Hes my neighbor...and the trailer is parked at the house quite a bit. He's always posting up to the neighborhood, when he's got leftovers..to come and get them...but have never tried his Q. Just curious to know where he ranks in your opinion.

It is my favorite commercial BBQ in OKC right now. Especially the ribs. I'd put their ribs as some of the best I've had anywhere.

I'm really hoping they open a brick and mortar location so I don't have to chase the truck.

[mobstam]

I had heard that Cal's would be reopening elsewhere but haven't seen any info on that happening.

I hope this is true. We frequented Cal's at least once a week and it sort of became our family's little weekly tradition. Food was really good and the staff/owners were exceedingly nice. Even my kids (who practically don't eat anything) ate the food there.

[Roger S]

I hope this is true. We frequented Cal's at least once a week and it sort of became our family's little weekly tradition. Food was really good and the staff/owners were exceedingly nice. Even my kids (who practically don't eat anything) ate the food there.

I do too. I didn't eat there often, since I live in Moore, but the times I did I enjoyed it. I always got the beef and sausage sandwich dipped and it was great.

[baralheia]

I really hope they reopen as well... My fiance and I also live on the south side of town, so we didn't get by here as often as we would have liked, but their beef was damn good. Not quite Al's or Portillo's level good, but still close enough and very satisfying. I also have a couple of unused gift certificates that I got through the Sweet Deals promotion back in July that I really would like to be able to use. Sweet Deals does not make it easy to get a refund if the business goes under.

[Jersey Boss]

I scanned this page and didn't find any mention of where I could purchase sports peppers. Anyone know a place in the OKC metro area?
Thanks,
C. T.

Hate to bring this back from the dead but....
https://www.walmart.com/search/?quer...ports%20pepper