Very good, proper northshore beef. Beef was well cooked and delicious, with a good distribution of JR and mayonnaise. JR Sauce is put on cold, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but worth noting. The portion size for what is supposed to be their middle option for a beef is giant and and incredible value. read more

Been ordering from them for years and I've never been disappointed! The place is clean and well run, and the counter staff are very pleasant and professional. The roast beef (the kids' favorite) is absolutely first rate, but I generally go with pepperoni and sliced tomato! read more

The food here is amazing. I love the Greek fries, everything I've tried is excellent.

Delicious and great service too! We stopped by a nearby park for a road trip break for our kids. Alex's looked like a good place for a quick bite and didn't disappoint. The service was really friendly and the food was prompt. We got the chicken parm calzones, that were phenomenal. Could've used an extra sauce (no sauce inside) but otherwise just incredible. I've never seen a calzone cut like this which was also perfect for dipping and enjoying while sitting in the car. read more

Alex's Roast Beef - Chicken parm calzones - Sandwiches Near Me - Topsfield, Massachusetts

Banging roast beef sandwich. Onion rings were average. Customer service was terrific. Would definitely return for a sandwich when/if in the area. read more

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Like a lot of people, I probably ended up at this place after hearing Dave Portnoy rave about their beef sandwich on YouTube. I like trying foods I've never had before so on a recent cross-country trip I stopped off in the tiny town of Topsfield to experience the "famous" North Shore Beef. Bottom line? It was OK. First off, I thought the sandwich could've been vastly improved by serving it hot. Mine came out lukewarm. Maybe I could have asked for it hot, I don't know, but this was my first time so I just got it the way they served it. Second, I didn't think the tangy tomatoey sauce that came on the sandwich worked all that well. It was slightly offputting and didn't complement the beef especially well. Lastly, although the beef was nice and tender and piled high on the sandwich, it had an almost fluorescent pinkish color to it I found slightly unnerving (you end up wondering what they have to do to beef to make it that color!) All in all, I felt like I was tasting potential, how with a few tweaks the North Shore Beef could really be a great sandwich. But, as served, it's pretty unremarkable and certainly nothing to feel like you're missing out on if you've never had one. read more

Changed a tip WITHOUT MY CONCENT!Spoke to so called ownet/manager Told her a time I ordered I did not have funds for a tip. When pizza arrived delivery person had the nerve to ask for one TOLD AGAIN I DID NOT HAVE THE FUNDS.....they added a 5 dollar tip any way which is illegal! Reported fraud to my bank. Spoke to manager/owner (?) Said I never said anything......what they did adding a tip on their own is illegal...they are untrustworthy ..check your delivery slips for this illegal practice read more

Took a road trip through ME, MA, PA we needed to find something to eat for lunch pulled up restaurants near me and this one came up we were 3 miles away so we stopped. Boy were we glad we did. Excellent service and food. I had the roast beef sandwich with bbq, Mayo and cheese. Side of fries. My husband had the roast beef club with fries. We definitely could have shared the fries there were so many. If you are near this place it's a must stop!! read more

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It's our quick local takeout go to! Love their chicken kebab salads and roast beef sandwiches.

Alex's was a local staple growing up and still slays. Huge selection of food with yummy choices for everyone! read more

Alex's Roast Beef - Juicy big beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Topsfield, Massachusetts

I was an out of town visitor looking for a high protein, low carb lunch. I found Alex's Roast Beef and ordered the Junior Rost Beef sandwich with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. The sandwich was on a large hamburger style bun and piled hight , about two inches of rare beef! It was delicious! The service was friendly and quick and it was a cute, clean eat in or take out luncheonette. read more

Great crust on the pizza and fantastic beefs BUT they need a TON of help on a cheeseburger. My dudes, make it fresh. They are shaped like a clover from the freezer. read more

This place is such a gem! Great beefs, delicious kabob salads and subs, and the chicken fingers make the kids happy. read more

Alex's Roast Beef - This is the regular sized beef, two way. - Sandwiches Near Me - Topsfield, Massachusetts

I had a great Jr beef three way . And my kids chicken kabob was very good also.They were friendly inside ,we did pickup.

Over the past several years, my family has frequented this restaurant. We order take out probably 3x a month and my kids get lunch 1x a week with friends. Recently, we placed an order for delivery, which they quoted would take 30 minutes. An hour after not receiving our order, we called to check on it. The woman who answered said it was on the way and should arrive shortly. 20 minutes later, and still no food, we called to cancel the order. The woman who answered let us know that she originally made a mistake and put it down as a pick up order, which is why it was taking so long. She said the food was already out for delivery so when it arrived, we could keep it, and she would still refund us the money. The delivery man showed up agitated with our order 5 minutes after the phone call. We explained what the woman on the phone had said. He began arguing with us, accusing us of being in the wrong - that it was our fault bc it was supposed to be a pick up, not a delivery. This isn't the first time this particular delivery person has been rude (a few years ago he opened my door and let himself into my house because I didn't answer the door fast enough). We are all set with this place. The food isn't worth it. read more

My friend just moved by here and tried it out after helping him move. Got cheese ravioli with meatballs, and a small chicken parm calzone. Everything was so good! The food smelled garlic heavy but definitely did not taste like it. Its going to be hard trying to get something new next time instead of that calzone again haha. read more

Alex's Roast Beef - Chicken parm calzone - Sandwiches Near Me - Topsfield, Massachusetts

Food is expensive for small portions. The tuna is horridly disgusting. I threw it away and made my own at home. I'm glad I asked for it on the side of my *tiny* salad that took 20 minutes to be ready. Will not order again. read more

Stoped here for lunch grabbed the big beef roast beef sandwich and wow thing was packed and perfectly made so amazing the bun had such a nice texture with that little crunch from the grill.. best roast beef sandwich I have ever had! Check it out worth the stop! read more

I absolutely love Alex's and order from them numerous times per week. They are consistent and their food is fresh. I love their gyro salad with feta but most of all I love their pizza! It's soooo decadent; especially the cheese blend. This is not a typical "house of pizza," rather a step above. Everyone there is super polite and I'd assume it's a family business because they certainly treat their customers like family. I also like their online ordering system. I find it convenient to list my specifications and not have to bother someone in the restaurant when I can just enter it in myself. The online system also offers points so you can actually get coupons and whatnot! The only complaint I have is really a complaint I have about the whole North Shore which is the sub rolls are so spongy. I'm from Providence and the rolls are much denser and firm and they don't fall apart when you eat a juicy steak and cheese. I believe they use fantini because most do -not their fault if they have to work with what is available. Nonetheless, still 5 stars and highly recommended to all. read more

Food is very good. Roast beef sandwich is too big for me, but neighbors love it. Salads are very good. Good pizza.

I didn't find the food to be anything above average and I found the young man behind the counter entirely lacking in manners. He made me feel as though he was doing me a favor to serve me. Between the average food and the angry service, I wouldn't go here again. read more

My husband and I loved this little place! We stopped in after visiting the Audobon Nature Preserve and enjoyed the delicious food and wonderful service here! I got the Greek salad with chicken and my husband got the Buffalo chicken calzone. Both of our meals were great and the employees who helped us were so friendly:) read more

Food was very tasty, Exellent Roast Beef Sandwich, Staff was very friendly and polite. I recommend this place.

hi everyone once more... today i tried a new grilled cheese from Alex's Roast Beef in Topsfield. You know how in my last review i stated that the grilled cheese needed a more homey vibe. Well this one is a little too homey, it's good yes... but the crust is a bit hard not crispy just hard. They probably could use some butter too. I don't like a lot of butter but a little more would be nice. Other than that this is a pretty scrumptious meal. thanks guys... read more

Roast beef, seafood, subs, pizza, calzones, salads, pastas. Their salads are loaded with protein when compared to other restaurants. Popular local business with delivery, take out, and small eat-in area. Fish sandwich is homemade. Grilled chicken sandwich is huge. read more

1/13/2014 Probably not going to order that much from here. Ordered steak tips and told them a few times med rare & the receipt said med & when I opened they were well down..... Really!!! Plus getting a bit pricey!! 5/13/2013 We've been ordering from here for sometime now and lately not sure whats going on. An order came wrong a few weeks ago, we called they fixed, ordered again today and came wrong didnt even bother. 3/20/2013 love the chicken finger sub & the ceasar salad!!!! read more

I used to skip straight past Topsfield Center, head up rt. 97 and eat in North Beverly, but the opening of Alex's has finally given me a reason to eat a bit closer to home. Speaking about only the Roast Beef here, as I haven't had much else on the menu yet --- Alex's is legit. The portions are huge, the sauce is good, and the roll, it ain't bad either. An added bonus was the fact that they carry Moxie, aka 'the soda that only your grandmother could love' as well as a bunch of other hard-to-find flavors. read more

3 strikes you're out. They just can't get an order correct. Ask for 3 things on a sub, you get one. Request no tomatoes, you get tomatos. The fanale was a simple tuna sub. Only one item with 3 toppings. Nope, not what was ordered for the third time in a row, got one sub, one topping. They used to be great, kept hoping it was just a fluke. What happened? New owners? 2 stars because the staff is polite and they can make change, that is huge these days. read more

Great food fast when your on the go The people behind the counter are great and welcome you and thank your for your business Family run business pride in ownership Clean up kept facility Would recommend to anyone read more

I am disappointed. Around here it is difficult to find a good sandwich shop and I have been enjoying Alex's for their decent quality food. But tonight I got the big beef and mixed in with the nice red beef was a nasty brown beef. Gross. Hey Alex, you think i would not notice. Mixing in your old product with the new and passing it to the customer is pretty lame. I may not come back, ever. To bad i had to review it under these circumstances. I have had a couple of good sandwiches here. i do like the shoe string fries! I read more

Best Buffalo Finger Calzone in the area! Steak tips are also great, never a bad trip.

How my wife and I miss living in Topsfield. Chief amongst then is not being able to get our absolute favorite "Alex's Special Calzone!" The staff greeted us with a huge smile every time, even years after we were the first caretakers the Parson Capen House, and moved across the country. On our trips back East we will drive several hours out of our way to make sure we get our Alex's Calzone. It's that good. read more

I am updating my review. It has been years since I posted the last one and Alex's has/is slipping. I am not sure if they sold to a new owner or have new management or what, but the quality is not as good as it was when they opened. It is still a good spot, but just not 4 or 5 stars anymore. read more

Great pizza and calzones. A weekly regular stop. Very friendly staff as well.

i want to like Alex's.....I really do. The place is clean, the staff is friendly and their menu selection is vast. However, my family always jokes about how they take every item and run it through a taste extractor before they serve you...put another way...the food can be pretty bland in taste...not bad mind you but not "tasty". My last trip to Alex's has to be my last....the woman in back doing the pizza's picked a piece of trash off the floor and put it in the trash bin....then pushed the trash down so she would have more room in the trash bin....then, sadly turned around and began to make someone's pizza without washing her hands.....check please.....sorry, I know no one would ever eat out if we knew everything that goes on in a commercial kitchen but once I've seen it I can't get past it. Sorry Alex's...... read more

like all the other greek pizza places around here. It sucked! I ordered a calzone with extra spinach and sausage. They don't understand extra. The sausages are those same rabbit crap shaped sausage balls that every single pizza place up here uses. The crust, if you want to call it that, taste like cardboard. Where can you get real italian pizza up here??? read more

MUCH better than T-HOP. Great roast beef, pizzas, subs, french fries (so much better than t-hop)!! Reasonable prices. I went there everyday for lunch during the summer and they knew my name and order by the end-- great service! =) read more

Darn good calzones and a good roast beef sandwich. I have yet to try their pizza, so I can only give it a 4 out of 5. I still enjoy good old Topsfield house of pizza...but it's nice to have competition that hopefully doesn't destroy the other. If you're in the area, this place is good. read more

ALL the food at Alex's is fresh & delicious. Their crabmeat salad can't be beat. Their calzones are out of this world. Their pizza is amazing. You get where I'm going with this, right? Their service is prompt and friendly & prices are very reasonable. read more

Delicious! We ordered 10 roast beef sandwiches to go last week. Alex's is always a highlight of our summer trip "back east."