Cal’s Chicago Style Eatery

Cal’s has re-opened and moved and I’ve updated the new address below.
Sometime over Christmas break, and before Mr. Wonderful and I switched over to trying to get back to a reasonably healthy eating style, we indulged one day at this place around the corner from us.
Cal’s Chicago Style Eatery.
Located in the space that was previously Steve’s Ribs on Hefner Road, we found that Cal has recently moved to town and like most transplanted natives from Chicago, missed hometown food favorites.
I can sympathize Cal. I lived near Chicago for 2 years and miss the deep dish and stuffed pizza immensely! Gimme some Gino’s East sausage stuffed pizza and I can die happy.
You won’t find pizza on the menu at Cal’s however, as his in-laws are the owners of All-American pizza and therefore, as any wise son-in-law would do, he won’t compete with dear old dad-in-law.
Smart move Cal!
The decor at Cal’s is the shell of what was Steve’s Ribs, but there is now a mix of what I call mobster/sports diner decor. You’ll find pictures of vintage Wrigley Field, Michael Jordan, and even a Soprano’s street sign.
So what kind of Chicago-style food exactly are we talking about if not the famous pizza? You can take a glance at the menu if you like, but basically, burgers, dogs, including the neon green slathered Chicago dog, meatball subs, Polish and Italian Sausages in a bun, and Italian Beef or Italian Beef and Sausage subs topped with hot Giardiniera peppers on a fresh toasted hoagie. There are also a few offerings like gyros and Philly sandwiches as well.
I couldn’t resist the Chicago dog. And get this…for the side, I got pickle fries.
Yes you heard me. Pickle fries.
I must admit, if you’re a pickle or fried pickle fan (for those of you from the north, some of our Sonics carries flat round pickle fries also), and us pickle fans happen to adore them, you’ll LOVE these.
The dog was spot on and made, as Chicagoan’s refer to as “dragged through the garden” – 100% beef hot dog, diced tomatoes, onions, that neon sweet style green “atomic” relish, mustard, sport peppers and a kosher pickle spear on a steamed poppy seed bun. This is classic hotdog at its best ya’ll. If you haven’t tried a Chicago dog, head on over to Cal’s and try it. Deliciousness.
Mr. Wonderful ordered the Classic Philly – which came out as your choice of shredded steak or chicken (he got steak), grilled green peppers, mushrooms, onions, cooked with Cal’s signature sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
The man was happy.
This was a big man’s sandwich. I am not calling Mr. Wonderful fat, mind you, it’s just a hefty sandwich. Men will love it. He got onion rings as his side. Honestly, everyone has their own favorite onion ring. I prefer the ones with bread crumbs over this battered type but they were hot and fresh.
Other sides at Cal’s include corn dogs, jalapeno poppers and mozzarella sticks.
If you’re looking for a really good sandwich or dog, head over to Cal’s and try his place out!
Cal’s Chicago Style Eatery
7005 NW Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
405-730-6063
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