What to order at Chaps Pit Beef

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Baltimore pit beef sandwich
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Order it rare with tiger sauce and raw onion; this is the classic Baltimore pit-beef build.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
Neighborhoodgreektown
HoursDaily, lunch to evening
The dishBaltimore pit beef sandwich
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Tip: Order it rare with tiger sauce and raw onion; this is the classic Baltimore pit-beef build.

Location

Address: 720 Mapleton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205

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