I don't think of this place as a restaurant so much but more like another typical Vienna joint of the thousands we have in the Chicagoland area. Vienna joint as in the Vienna brand hot dogs you can find pretty much anywhere here. Even though these hot dog stand places all serve basically the same stuff (hot dogs, beef, sausage, gyros etc.), they can be quite different from each other. I find that the double dogs and fries here are very good except they don't put celery salt on the dogs seems. No idea why. Maybe I was supposed to ask for it. The souvlaki plate I thought was very good. I stop here from time to time on my way home and I find it pretty consistent. Although it can be crowded around 5 to 6 PM during the week so be prepared to wait in a line a little. read more

5 stars for the gyro, consistency in food taste and quality, as well as an owner that makes it so clear he loves his job. Oh, and for coke products! Otherwise, the ambiance isn't something I want to be around for very long and you might have to brush salt/whatever else off your table before sitting. read more

Alex's is the best place around for Italian beefs and gyros, hands down.. Better than Tommy's, Fratellos, Portillos, etc.. I have never had a beef, sausage or gyro here that wasn't amazing... EVER. read more

Guy who owns this place is a riot. Friend asked for silverware and he asked if she needed right or left handed, she was very confused, haha! Best gyros in town, fries are not my favorite style but are very good. Pizza puff is your hot dog stand standard and they have Vienna beef hot dogs so you can't go wrong. read more

Great spot for a gyro or hot dogs. The food is always made to order and delicious. The staff can sometimes seem a little rough, but the food is 100% worth it. This establishment does a lot for the community also. Love supporting this small business. read more

Ummmmm yeeeeeah.... Not only did the guy behind the counter leave me standing there for literally 12 minutes before he even acknowledged me but once I did get my Italian beef sandwich it was on week old bread with cold cheese thrown on top. Ya, probably won't be returning there unfortunately. Remember Alex, your customers are what keep you in biz, so don't forget to give em good service. Just saying. read more

It was so dirty it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in 5 years. The service was pretty good but all the booths were greasy and I saw a worker wipe the tables with a dry rag. No spray or anything just rubbing the grease around. The prices were good but the uncleanliness was a dealbreaker for me read more

Yes the ambiance is not the greatest, but the last time i checked we go to eat at places not observed the decorations! Food is amazing! I have 2 boys ( grown boys) living with me and every Monday is gyro night! Cheap amazing food! It's home food! If and when we move Alex's will be missed unbelievably much! I love their pizza puffs, hot wings, gyros and honestly all the food in general is great. Yes they have this i dont care attitudes but if you lived in mchenry this long you would too, just saying! read more

The food is nothing to go crazy over; there are a million places to eat in McHenry. Don't waste your time or money at this place. Not to mention the owner rude as hell; especially if you try to add or remove ingredients from your meal. Totally dissatisfied. read more

Just ate there today, and will never go back! Order taker was as rude as can be, and has a ridiculous tip cup, lmfao! Place was extremely filthy Including the bathroom! Canister of hot peppers in oil was rancid! Someone is gonna get food poisoning for sure! The owner, cooking food, with his long hair, and no hair net is contaminating the food, yea thanks for the tasty hair in our lunch! And turn your heat on! No one wants to freeze eating, cause your hot! Almost forgot about the fruit punch drink, yes, that was old and moldy tasting too! Will go down to Happy Jacks! read more

Best Gyro's in Mchenry! I stop in a few times a month for the Gyro special.

Good food... better than Tommy's. The fries are crisped to perfection. The gyro is packed full... ask for extra sauce.

I love this place.. I just got a gyros plate with extra meat delivered to my door in less than 20 minutes for only $12!!! The service is great and the meal was fantastic.. read more

Huge menu selection with a lot of good items, gyros, burgers and dogs. Food was super tasty and fresh. highly recommended.

I have never seen a hot dog so small in my entire life!!! The pickle spear was bigger than the hot dog. From what I could taste from the dog I'm not even sure it was a Vienna. It was served on a plain bun (no poppy seed). It didn't have any celery salt. A very poor excuse for a Chicago dog. We ordered a chicken souvlaki but they were out. Also ordered a gyro. It was just OK. The cashier wasn't friendly. This was my first visit. One and done. I wouldn't go back. read more

Well, years ago I would have given this around 4 stars. The last year or two this place has gone downhill. Just ordered gyros today. Always need extra sauce. The gyro was so dry. Seems like they are putting less and less sauce on, hardly any tomatoes and the meat was super thin, therefore really dry. The pita was overdone, crunchy. Fries were too crunchy and dry also. I can understand every now and then but my bad for returning to Alex's to give it "one more try" Also, the workers including Alex...very rude, unfriendly. In this day and age customer service is KEY! Hey Alex....quit being so stingy and put some more sauce on your gyro, get better quality fries and teach your employees some customer service skills or you just may find yourself out of business in this economy! Sorry, just my opinion. read more

BEST ITALIAN BEEFS AROUND! Awesome fries and shakes. Actually, the shakes are amazing! The burgers are pretty good but I mainly come here for the italian beefs with cheese and hot peppers, no place matches! read more

Thier food is outstanding. But when i picked up lunch to go a while ago they didnt package the dressing correctly, so when i picked up the PAPER bag the food got all over the inside of my car-unedible. So when i called to tell them that they did not seem to care! Haven't been their since! read more

Rude staff. If you want to over pay for a pile of dry gyro meat then come here. Delivery driver will call the cops on you if you take too long to get the door. read more

There isn't anything on this menu you wont like... The food is always excellent and very reasonably priced. I have never met anyone who didn't like the food. The service is always on par. I reccomend the gyro plate, the beef, the hot dogs, the cheeseburgers... Haha I reccomend eating here more than once or getting food to go for lunch tomorrow! As for the reviews mentioning the decor/age, go pay 8 dollars for a hot dog somewhere else... read more

Took 2 hours for delivery. Food is cold and they charged me for my drink but I didn't get it.

Everything it is trying to be, and nothing that it isn't. A top notch greasy lunch joint. No pretension or gimmicks or novel offerings, just good lunch fare. Been here probably two-hundred times in my life and have never been served food that is anything less than perfection. They know their niche and they haven't ever strayed from it. Reasonably cheap and quick for the quality. read more

Okay so this place doesn't seem so great on the outside, but inside the menu has many delicious sounding choices. The best place in McHenry to get a gyro. I had one today and it was so tasty!! Be aware they are big portions here so bring along a friend to split it with :) read more

Some good food here. Positive is they are one of the few hot dog/gyros places that deliver. Negative is that the food is normally a bit cold when delivered and the wait time is normally 1.5 hours to get it delivered. All in all worth the stop in. read more

My meal wasn't so good. Souvlaki plate was reasonably priced, but disappointing. Pita seemed stale. Meat was dry and overcooked, and the fries were soggy instead of crisp. With all the tomatoes and onions provided I would have rather had rice than fries anyway, they seemed out of place. The guy at the counter was on the phone when I arrived, took my order while on the phone, and continued to talk on the phone the whole time I was there. Food and experience left me sure I wouldn't be coming back. read more

Prices are way too high for the quality of the food. Either get better food or lower the prices. A tiny burger and a small fry is over $6. Guess I won't be coming back. read more

I ate a beef and some fries. Afterwards I became sick. I stopped in to tell the manager a day later and was scolded and told I need to take it up with the health department. read more

Wow. You people need to learn what it takes to run a very busy place before you complain. https://youtu.be/pDlR_ccnZww

I stopped in for an Italian sausage light juice with grilled onions and it was the best I have ever had. This was hands down the perfect sandwhich. Fresh Italian bread that held the juice. The sausage was also a great Italian sausage with caraway seeds in it. A lot of grilled onions cooked just right. I will be back. I normaly get there awesone gyros but i think may be my new favorite. I was blown away. read more

If you are looking for a grade A hamburger or gyro after a long day of work this is the place for you. Every once in a while I will make a stop in to Alex's and order a hamburger. It is a quick and easy solution to my hunger. The service is exceptional and has never let me down. Whenever I order food from here I just about always take it home with me. I am not against eating there it just isn't the coziest place to enjoy a family dinner. I have sat down a couple times with friends and have had no complaints. Alex's is a wonderful place to get a quick and tasty meal at an affordable price. Although not a wonderful place to sit down and eat, if you are looking for a great meal to take home and enjoy this is the place for you!! read more

Great gyros, wish I didn't have to pay so much for extra sauce though considering it barely comes with any on it. Great beefs as well, and the portion size of the fries is generous. Great place to stop for a quick lunch. read more

I usually don't sit and write reviews, especially on Mother's day, but after reading some here, I felt compelled to. I honestly can't believe that someone would write a bad review on this place. We have lived in Mchenry for 20+ years. It's been that long since our first visit to this establishment. Alex's existed even back when eating out options were very limited in Mchenry. Coming from Chicago, we have had our fair share of fast food and after eating here just once, we felt they rated up among the best. You won't find a better gyros. The employees care about their customers and know them when they walk in. Right down the line from the owners to employees and even grand parents. They know what you like and our very fast, courteous and entertaining. If you have ever met Pete, he knows this business inside and out, can place your order and ring you up without even glancing at the register, he will rattle off your order before you even place it and do tricks while you're waiting. I have never had to wait very long for my food. And if I had to wait any amount of time it was a few minutes while my order was being cooked because it is made to order for most items, if you find them busy, that's what happens when you serve great food! And even then it is just while your order is being prepared. The seating is plenty and always available. As far as the decor, if that matters to you in a fast food establishment, it is very clean and bettter than or at least equal to any other. Yes, I know this establishment, workers and owners from being a loyal customer, I did not know them on a personal level so my review is honest. My advice is to try it for yourself. The Simpson's Mchenry, IL. read more

They are quick and to the point, but food is good and prices are solid. I enjoy stopping by for a burger every so often!

I am shocked by the good reviews about this place. My husband and I stopped in for a quick bite to eat and I was appalled at how filthy this place was. We only ordered hot dogs and fries. The hot dogs were over cooked, like they were sitting around for hours. After we were seated, I began to look around and found it hard to believe that the health department had not closed this place down. The ceiling tiles were covered in filth and mold, the floors are dirty and the windows and walls looked like they had not seen a sponge or soap in years. I realize that they want to keep the "charm" of being retro but it does not cost alot to clean the place. If I had not been so hungry, I probably would have looked around and walked right out. Even if the food is good, they need to clean the place too and keep the dining room more sanitary. I am also surprised that people who eat here regularly do not get sick. read more