Maxwells Beef

This is a very good place!!! I was very happy when I try Italian beef at this restaurant!!! Juicy bread, a lot of beef, cheese and sweet paper+ a lot of french fries!!! I like it!!! I am very recommended this place!!! Thank you!))))

The fresh cut fries are amaaaazing here. I would eat them daily but I don’t want a heart attack before the age of 40.
Drawback is the service. I’ve been in there several times and there’s always the same guy at the register and he is ALWAYS rude and cold. Doesn’t even say hi or ask me what I want to order. He literally just stands there in his t shirt and shorts and stares at me until I speak. I’m pretty sure he is the owner too.
I’m giving it a 3 because I’m feeling a little nice today however there are times when I leave that place, after being stared at, questioning why I still eat there. Guy needs a hug. Why so angry? You have a business in a decent part of town that does pretty well.

Excellent place nice service perfect sunday specials. Gyros are perfect with their cucumber sauce and excellent hot dogs

sticky floors. greasy food. authentic downers grove experience. ⁵⁄₅

My kids call this «best burger place». Hands down. The burgers are 5 star for what they are. The fries are 5 star– fresh always fried hot.
If you’re coming for a comfortable cozy dining experience this isn’t it. If you are in the mood for some tasty fried salt on squeaky spinning stools come here. I usually eat outside our get it to go.
Btwź they don’t stare at you crosseyed if you ask for a burger w no bun. So I call this place «gf friendly» too!

Ordered a gyro and the full gyro plate. It was more than the wife and I could eat. We will definitely be back, will for sure try the Italian beef and anything else they serve. great little diamond in the rough.

Was traveling in the area and ended up here on a recommendation. Got the Italian beef, gravy bread and fries. The fries were pretty good, though I was too full to eat more than a couple. The Italian beef was excellent as was the gravy bread though ordering both is kind of overkill. Definitely would go back to this place if I’m ever in the area again.

Proper, proper walk-​in Chicago style beef and hot dog joint. Good prices, high quality. Absolutely where to go in Downers if you’re craving it.

Disappointed. For the second time my order was screwed up. The first time I paid for extra cucumber sauce on the side, but they didn’t even put any on the gyro to begin with. So I was left with a huge gyro with a tiny cup of sauce. It is a shame because the gyros are delicious. This last time, I ordered 2 cheeseburgers that had nasty yellow pieces of lettuce on it, plus they but ketchup on my fiancé’s burger which he did not want. The food is decent, but not worth it in my opinion. I won’t be back. Also, the owner or who ever takes the orders needs to try a smile once in a while.

I live close to Maxwell’s and have eaten there several times in the past few years. It’s a typical Chicago-​style hot dog/​burger/​Italian beef/​gyros hole in the wall. Everything’s decent and reliable, but unspectacular.
I’ve had the hot dogs, gyros, beef, and burgers and they’re all tasty enough for a typical lunch.
Regarding their hot dogs, of particular note is that like Gene’s & Jude’s theirs are served «Maxwell Style» — that’s mustard, onions, relish, and sport peppers without the pickle spear and tomatoes that are usually found on Chicago-​style hot dogs. That differs from the majority of hot dog stands in the area which include the pickle and tomatoes. If the pickle and tomatoes make your hot dog and you can’t enjoy one without them, don’t come here!
The Italian beef sandwiches are nice sized with a good amount of beef on the bread. The beef is pretty lean and I never hit any gristle or bad pieces. The gravy is about average in terms of flavor and spiciness. It’s decent, but not my favorite since I prefer Italian beefs on the spicier side like those at Buona and Teddy’s Red Hots.
Maxwell’s is more expensive than most at $ 6.59 for their beef sandwiches. Adding cheese and peppers will take you over $ 7.
Their fries are fresh-​cut and served in generous amounts. I think they’re pretty good, although they are fried a bit darker than I prefer.
Like many hot dog joints, the staff are rough around the edges and not usually oozing friendliness. They are mostly interested in getting you your food ASAP with grim determination. If you are really sensitive and come to Maxwell’s, you’ll have to thicken up your skin and accept that you’re not getting a big hug and kiss. :)
On a final note, I’d like to give the owner credit for being mindful of the community and participating in fundraising for local kids’ activities. That is much appreciated!

I have decided to give 2 stars because my husband LOVES it and gets it often… I, however, hate it! There is a weird and gross smell when you walk in and the food is pretty bad (in my opinion).

I ordered delivery from here using Eat 24. After 45 minutes they informed me they didn’t have a delivery driver available and they were canceling my order. My toddler and I now have to scramble at 12:30pm for lunch. This is unacceptable.

I used to live in the neighborhood and loved Maxwell’s burgers… but have since moved away. I have gone back twice when visiting and both times I was really disappointed. I am not sure if the burgers are thinner or what exactly — but they were dry both times. That isn’t the Maxwell’s I remember. My dad felt the same way.
Their fries still are awesome though — they are the fresh cut fries… so I will give them 3 stars for the fries. Probably won’t return.

So disappointed. My mom asked for everything on her hot dog, but no red pepper. They put red peppers on and no ketchup and the hot dog was cold. My dad’s was warm but rubbery and the fries were super mushy and way too salty. We go here often and was so bummed. It was like they didn’t care and this was around 430pm

Id like to give two and half stars if possible. Had a cheeseburger and it was pretty good. Tamale was plain & avg. The combo was good but the bun fell apart. Still I felt like something was missing. Portillo’s is way better than this. Small nondescript place in a shopping center tucked way back in the corner. Was hoping for more but, Ive come to the conclusion that they are bland. Prices are a bit high. U do get a fair amount of food for the price in the combo. Im there at lunch & the rush wasn’t real busy. Folks behind the counter weren’t real enthused. So I get a 2 ½ star impression. You can do better. Meh!

Definitely not the best when it comes to their good. Greasy in the «wrong areas» I thought their fries were overly done, the breads in their sandwiches weren’t soft enough– if anything they were rock hard (almost a stale feeling to it) than anything else.
I’ve tried to like this place for years but it just doesn’t justify the cost– in my opinion Portillos would be a better choice.

Great fries! They taste best when you eat in. Pizza puff is my favorite.
Burgers and hot dogs are good. Small place with good prices for a quick bite.

Food tastes great. Authentic burger joint. Greasy and great! Owners are old time Chicago. The only thing stopping me from rating five stars is the less than perfect level of cleanliness. I’m willing to look past because the food is tasty and it’s tough to find places like this out in the western suburbs. Ten bucks even for a burger fries and pop. The burger is good size though, and fries are quite abundant.

I lived within walking distance for 6 years. They don’t have the biggest menu in the world. After 6 years, I still havent eaten everything on the menu. Some places make food that is great. Maxwell’s simply makes food right. When you take high quality fresh ingredients and prepare it as if the recipe was handed down through generations you end up with Maxwell’s.
The highlights:
— burgers… are huge and full of flavor (order a triple bacon cheeseburger with everything for a challenge)
— chicken nuggets… are super juicy white meat. Served with an order of fries
— bbq sauce… this comes with the nuggets but deserves a mention of its own. It’s a secret house blend. I’ve been pestering them for years to share the recipe.
— gyros… might be a little pricey, but the flavor, fresh tomato & onion, and homemade cucumber sauce is worth every penny
— Italian ice… just try it. Try every flavor. Trust me.
— Italian beef… is on par with my great great grandma’s recipe. Impressive to say the least.
— the fries… eat them fresh for the best experience. They’re amazing, but can get soggy on the trip home.
The two guys that own the place are awesome. They might seem quiet, but if you can get them talking it’ll be hard to get them to stop. They are much friendlier than you’d expect at first glance.

I had the beef and onion rings, both were very good! They have some of the best onion rings I’ve ever had from a fast food restaurant. It will be hard to try some other menu item here because the beef and rings are awesome! I will come back to Maxwell’s