Here's the problem... Anthony's has good food. But they consistently have treated me (and I presume other customers) poorly. They do not take responsibility for incorrect orders. I ordered a plain gyro, it arrived fully loaded. They told me to take it up with UberEats. I tried, but UberEats said it was the restaurant's fault. I gave up and avoided Anthony's for a while. Tonight I had a taste for a gyro (like I said, they are good), so instead of ordering through UberEats or Grub Hub (which tack on 2-3 dollars per sandwich and 1-2 dollars per side) I ordered directly from their app and was going to drive to pick it up. Five minutes later, just as I am getting ready to leave home, the app informs my that my order has been cancelled, but my card has been charged and that it may take up to a week to get refunded. SO I called the restaurant and explained the situation. The woman who answered the phone said she needed to speak to the manager, but just as she put me on hold I overheard her say "We messed up." She came back on and said there was nothing she could do. I asked about my refund, but she said I hadn't been charged (but I had, by their app). When I pressed her about what she meant when she said they messed up, she said they were too busy to get my online order. I asked if there was something they could do (like MAYBE REDO MY ORDER?!?!) and she said no. So now I am out $26 for up to a week and still hungry for a gyro. Never again, Anthony's. Never. Again. read more

I used to come here with my family a lot when I was young, until I moved out of Illinois. The italian beef continues to be really tasty and full of flavor. The bbq rib tips are a great price and well served portion. I am glad to see the food continues to be good. read more

A previous review of my experience at AV Anthony's was removed by YELP under the guise of racist remarks. It seems more likely that the owner sent Yelp a Paypal payment or something. This can't stand. If a food place gets a bad review, they shouldn't be able to get it removed under some b***sh**. A customer for decades, my problem with the place began when I went in to try and order the recent addition of pizza slices to their menu. There were people ahead of me, but I've seen more. There was also a huge order ahead of me as well. When they finally did take my order for two slices to go, I waited and waited. I asked politely if I can get my order and the cashier sternly admonished me about customers being ahead of me. I replied that I was aware of that but my food is pretty much ready, as it sat in the pizza warmer/display case by the front counter. It would have just taken 10 seconds to throw two slices in a styro clam shell, but no. If I were to order a drink is she trying to tell me I'd have to wait for everyone ahead of me to get their order??? 8 MINUTES IS TOO LONG for food that is sitting right there. And she wasn't scrambling for the other orders. She was basically standing there. Another time this same cashier went missing while a few of us waited for the orders. Turns out she was in the bathroom helping her small child do his business. Why is a kid running around Anthony's?? Then there was two times with phone in orders---once they got it wrong, and the other time it wasn't even made! And they're going to tell me they never got it. The only good thing is the guys cooking. They're awesome and have been for a long time. After 30+ years in the food industry, I don't need some bad cashier trying to run a business like her own kitchen. Don't know who she is. Don't care. I never yell at kitchen help, or swear. I have too much respect for the industry. Some of this stuff I'd let slide, but when I saw that AV Anthony's got the bad review taken off, I felt it necessary to re-post and include other flaws as of late. It's a shame. The owner probably worked hard all his life and then to watch it go into the toilet because of who he hires to run the front. Maybe it's his granddaughter or girlfriend. In any case, it's not what it was. Don't bother. Go to Nicky's. read more

went in there today after a few years for maxwell polish never again!! it has changed the quality of the polish wasn't good and the menu has changed dramatically !! for sure i won't be back anytime soon !! read more

Overpriced food, low quality. It used to be decent a few years ago but now it's below average.

Omg!! The chicken kabob is the best I have ever taste!!! Mmmmmmm I love it!! You all need to try it. I highly recommend it. Mmmm

I love everything at Nicky's. My favorite is the chicken Ka bobs and Grecian chicken. Their ribs are really good too

I like coming in to AV Anthony's whenever I get cravings for some type of fastfood.Tonight I had an overwhelming taste for a gyro!!!! Just HAD TO have a gyro!!! Luckily,I know most of the restaurants in the area so I knew right away where to go.AV Anthony's stays open well past midnight so I popped in and had my fill.Wether its pizza puffs,hot dogs,burgers or whatever I crave next I'll be hitting up AV Anthony's again IM SURE!!! They also serve alcohol.Pizza puffs and beer is not really my thing but its there if ever I decide to do it.lol read more

We used to go to this place many years ago and the food was delicious, portions were generous and customer service was great. Unfortunately it looks like as they've become more popular they are getting stingy and and way overpriced. I ordered a chicken kabob because I was so looking forward to grilled veggies like green pepper, onion and tomato. My kabob had a 1/4 inch razor slice of green pepper, a 1/4 inch razor slice of onion and no tomato whatsoever. $9 for 1 little Kabob and a shake, I had to wait awhile for the cashier to finally take my order then had to wait 20 minutes more even though there was only 1 person in line beside me. Sad to see businesses go this way. Hope other establishments learn. read more

I ordered thru Uber Eats & When I called they even changed my order after I accidentally ordered the wrong thing.

Great burgers and they now serve breakfast!!! Dinner type of place, decent prices and friendly staff. Plenty of parking too. read more

I always get the chicken breast sandwich. Sooo good, chargrilled fresh off the grill. Only grilled chicken sandwich I can eat! This place has been consistent for the years I've been going here. This is a popular spot for everyone including cops on the southwest side. It's always packed. read more

I eat at Anthony's often. The food is good. It used to be a great value, but in the last 2 years prices have gone wayyy up and the 30 cent convenience fee they charge for using a card is annoying. Please just take my card and don't charge me extra, like everyone else in the world does these days! I understand that prices always go up over time. But still. Today I ate there for the second day in a row. Both yesterday and today they have been BLASTING music over the in-store speakers. I'm not opposed to music in restaurants, and don't need to eat in complete silence, but turn the damn music down. This isn't a nightclub. I'd like to eat my Gyro without my ears ringing when I walk back outside. Just turn the music from 11 back down to 5. If the music is blasting like this the next time I walk in the door, I'll be walking right back out. Fix these problems and I'll gladly come back and give a 5 star review. read more

As I walked in I did not see anybody at the cashiers so I waited I walked back-and-forth for them to notice me I noticed two young ladies in the bag having a conversation took about 10 more minutes for them to finish talking than the cooks realize that I was waiting to take an order they told the young ladies then they walked up to the cashier with an attitude like I interrupted their serious conversation I was on my lunch break and For them being rude and lazy not doing their job did not make it back to my job on time if you're looking for food fast this is not the place for you read more

The place is bearby my house. I went there for to go dinner. It was so good and cheap for dinner. I gave gryo meal for the first time. It was absolutely tasty. read more

The quality of food here leaves a lot to be desired. The place is clearly ran by a cheapskate owner or family. It's fast food with no thought put into it other than saving the owner as much money as possible. They're too lazy to even brew iced tea here themselves. I had the perch dinner, SO had chicken gyro. Perch quickly became a cold soggy, greasy mess. I went up to the counter, waited about 6 minutes for someone to approach the side where you pickup food, and asked for the completely nasty iced tea they had forgotten to give me, as well as a takeout container to throw the remainder of the gyro/fries into. I was told they don't have takeout containers. She offered to give me a box, I said "sure" and she brought me this giant cut open cardboard box. The thing was, I was literally staring at the takeout containers as she said this, they were literally within an arm's reach. It's not that they don't have takeout containers, again it goes back to the owner being extremely cheap. So, I was forced to wrap my food in the paper they put on the trays so they don't have to wash them between customers. If they're this cheap on the obvious things, imagine the not obvious things like the quality of beef they're buying. If you eat here, enjoy your pink slime. That anyone thinks this is good or even average food is evidence of how screwed up our food system is in America. The only redeeming factor here is they sell beer. read more

Good God this place is amazing! If you didn't think cheap could be good you were wrong sister! This place is awesome they have pretty much anything you could want and it's super super cheap! I have been searching and searching for a place like this on the northside and it just does not exist! Anthony's is a Southside treasure! read more

Employees are very friendly. Food is superb! Love their hot dogs and big baby's! When ya order from Anthony's you get the works. Their subs are great, love their shakes. Desserts can use a little help, not too fond of the little slices of dry Eli's chocholate or apple pies. I'm ordering a shrimp basket from them as we speak. I KNOW it'll be tasty ;) read more

First and last time worst customer service. Never again. Can't even get an order right. Then trying to argue over the phone on what she heard because she's the one that took the order read more

The food was disgusting soda was flat. I don't recommend this place at all. Fries were not cooked all the way & the big baby barely had any cheese, it was dry and the bread was hard. Actually, you guys don't deserve any stars!! read more

I love this place; close to home, cheap, good junk food; always full of cops; dead giveaway it's good cheap eats!

I love this place! Anytime I'm in Chicago I have to stop by and get a Big Baby! It's the best! The employees are so nice. Good food,nice service still after 25+ years! read more

I asked the hotel representative at my hotel to tell me what's a good hole in the wall where I can get some decent food. She suggested Anthony's because it was a greasy spoon. That's exactly what it is a very great good food nothing extravagant no-frills nothing fancy but they make their food very very well. The people are friendly and they have just about everything American cuisine that you could've possibly why I wanted the baby back ribs and the baby back ribs were good they were made exactly the way they were supposed to be made soft tender call from the bone. What can you expect from a little spot like this. My suggestion is if you like something with no big expectationsYou will like this place. read more

Stumbled upon this lil gem while searching on yelp during my visit here from California. The gals at the front were super friendly and helped me decide on a menu item, since they have so many good looking choices. They offer burgers, to gyros, to tacos, to ribs. I ordered the bbq rib tips, which came with a side of cole slaw, garlic bread and your choice of a baked potatoe, fries or rice. I got the baked potatoe with butter and sour cream. I will definitely return before I head back home and anytime I'm back in the area. read more

AV Anthony's - Bbq rip tips with a side of cole slaw, garlic bread and baked potatoe. It hit the stop. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Standard neighborhood fast food place with the usual greasy menu. It's okay. Skip the salad, as it's pretty much what you'd expect from a salad served at a fast food place. The chili cheese fries are decent. read more

This is one of those places that has 5 million things on the menu from gyros to ribs to roast chicken. Everything that I have tried (gyros and the hot diggities) have been pretty good. Prices are right with easy parking and fast service. Monge! read more

Good spot near Midway Airport if your looking for some non-chain foods like the White Castle across the street. I have been back many times since then and always order the Gyros, which are very good and reasonably priced. There alot of signs that are kind of in your face about their policies but you can look past them when ordering. read more

My review is based on Anthony's continued screwed up app orders. I'm writing because this is the third time they omit food from my order. It's a waste of my money and I'm tired of it. I'm not ordering from them again. Too many other restaurants in the area who DO know how to fill an order! read more

Anthony's always has well prepared food that is flavourful and huge portions. Great lunch while working at Midway, but be sure to either get there by 11:15 or call ahead with your order, or you will have a wait. No problem parking. Low to medium pricing. My favourite is the gyros. Easily a take home portion of meat. read more

GREAT PLACE! GREAT FOOD! GREAT PEOPLE!!!!! I recommend the Grecian Chicken Dinner! OMG!!!!! read more

Excellent little place near Midway Airport. Friendly staff and the smell of the kitchen is heavenly! read more

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Very disappointed in there service o had to order twice from Uber Eats & both times they managed to get my order wrong I called they said Uber would have to handle everything even though it wasn't Ubers fault they missed items on both orders definitely never ordering again it sucks when you want to support local businesses but service just isn't right read more

The most delicious chicken gyros!! Service is quick, prices are reasonable, and they have ice cream for dessert (not that you'll be able to fit it in your belly on top of all the chicken deliciousness). Only one caveat...don't plan on kissing anyone...or standing within breath-smelling distance of anyone for about 24-48 hours. The cucumber sauce is delicious, but the garlic will stay with you for quite awhile. I've tried many ways of removing it, brushing teeth, mouthwash, 8 cinnamon altoids in 1 hour, numerous pieces of gum...they may make it slightly better, but it's still there, there's no escaping it! But I promise, bad breath and all, the gyros are definitley worth it! read more

Tons of food for the price. I had the gyro combo. The total was just under $10. It came w/ fries and a drink. The gyro was stuffed w/ meat to the max. Called in my order and it was ready in 10 mins. Service was fast and friendly. I would definitely return. I also love that they stay open until 1 am. Great if you are staying in the nearby Midway Hotel Center. :) read more

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Ordered for delivery at 7:44 and received a confirmation for delivery and the estimated time was 50 minutes. Over an hour of waiting I tried calling, but kept getting the voice message they were busy and to try again. After 15 minutes of trying, finally got a hold of someone and they said there was a power outage and our order got lost. Okay, sure understandable. Guy on the phone said they ran out of chicken but could replace with bbq rib tips instead and would put a rush on it and have it delivered in 15-20 minutes. I was patient enough to understand there were issues. 30 minutes passed and no delivery. Called again and was put on hold for over 5 minutes just to be told "the manager is on the way and should be there soon. We've been busy and backed up". Yet again another 30 minutes passed by and still no delivery. Disappointed in customer service. We've ordered from here several times before and no issues but waiting over 2 hours for a simple order isn't justifiable and getting the run around for 2 hours isn't acceptable. Still never got my food. read more

Anthony's is great! I love there 5 Hot Dogs and Medium Fry deal for 6 bucks... cant beat that! The place serves beer which I think is pretty cool although I dont drink. Its nice to sit outside with the kids during the summer. The service is quick and staff friendly. read more

This is a awesome place that represents the American food. I had family visiting Chicago for their first time and i wanted them to taste the traditional American food and I friend recommended me AV Anthony's and I took them there. We had a great experience, delicious food, great portions, fast service and the best of if great prices. It is very close to midway so my cousin told me, "let me take a picture of the name and address so I will come again as soon as I come back to Chicago" I recommend the Full slab barbecue ribs, the Barbecue sauce is so tasty that I had to buy a few bottles to take home. I recommend You AV Anthony's 100% read more

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I highly recommend AV Anthony's. It is a Chicago staple near midway airport. They have great chicken and pork souvlaki! Treat yourself to the full slab ribs. The owner told me about their cooking and prep process and was straight from the texas school of fall of the bone ribs. I had a strawberry milkshake that was better than portillo's. Check it out! read more

I have been coming here since I was a little . Food is great, strawberry shakes are amazing! When I moved away for awhile I would always come back here for a gyros! Staff is very friendly! read more

1st of all I used to go to anthony's alot for food. It seems they have changed management or something, because it used to be a friendly establishment. Now it's just terrible service, you order your food and you wait 15-25 minutes for your food if you don't call in your food. Ever since this place has been on chicago best, the service has sucked, and the prices have gone up. Food hasn't been the same either. What really angers me is the fact is they used to have 2 polishes and fries for 6 dollars, the price went up to 10 dollars!!! They are not portillos at all. they lost a loyal customer, I am done go to george's on archer better prices and better service read more