Had the Italian Beef today, actually the combo, but I took the sausage off and had a couple small bites of it individually since it wasn't that good and didn't want to ruin the beef. The beef is definitely not a hidden gem like someone else said, but a little above average. Not even close to being as good as Johhnie's, Portillo's, or Mr. Beef. I guess some people can't tell the difference between a good Italian Beef sandwich and a great/amazing one, or they own the place and are lying to get business. I might be back to try other items on the menu, but I'm not in a hurry. I hope I just forget about this place. The Gyro sounds good from reviews, but the beef sounded great in many reviews also. There are 2 different listings for this business. I think the other listing has more accurate reviews. This listing has too many people commenting on how good the Italian Beef is. The other listing talks mainly about the Gyro's. I'll try the Gyro someday. My Top 5 Italian Beef Sandwiches: 1. Mr. Beef & Pizza (Harlem and Irving) 2. Mr. Beef (Orleans Street in downtown Chicago, not related to Mr. Beef & Pizza from my knowledge.) 3. Johnnie's (Elmwood park, Arlington Heights) 4. Portillo's (Great flavor, but I don't like the aftertaste, something about it, has slowly been making it's way down my list) 5. Al's Beef (It keeps growing on me every time I have it. I did not like it the first time because it was different.) Consolation Prizes: These places all have above average beef sandwiches in my mind. I will list as many as I can remember. Duke's Beef, Coach's Corner, Bub's Subs, Chickie's, Joe Boston's, Frannie's, Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage, Tony's Deli, Nana's, Nottoli's, Tommy's, Buona, Capt'n Nemo's, Joseph's Elegante, Augustino's, Rammy's, Teddy Fabs, Gina's, Mr. A's. There are definitely places I have missed and places I have not been to yet. My list always changes, depending on if these places and my taste buds are having good days or bad days. read more

Should be 5 stars, I am giving it 4 because we arrived at 8:15 and half the seating was already closed for the night because they already cleaned and mopped - even though they didn't close for another 45 minutes, but I understand people want to get home. Problem was there was a steady stream of people in right along with us and they actually had an employee stand by that section and tell people it was closed. Don't go there late and expect to sit down, there are only six barstools and they are all likely taken. Either take it to go or brave the mosquitoes outside, your choice. The food was excellent, and so was the staff. Definitely give the saganaki squares a try with your gyros. They were better than some of the higher end Greek restaurants I've been to in the city - and that's saying something (now if they would just light em up and yell Opa! for the effect!). Good place for good food and will definitely be back for more to-go orders. :) read more

For a small building it doesn't look like much that can impress, but i was really hungry so I gave it a try. I went inside and was accompanied by a big smile and very nice employees. I ordered a cheeseburger with everything thing on it because that's the best way and I got a gyro... and oh my lord it was absolutely fantastic, I wished I ate my food slow but it was so darn good! After I finished my food and gulped down my root beer, I walked up to the main desk and I announced how great the food was and that I will be back with a doubt. I definitely recommend coming to flips no cap. read more

Oh Flips, why won't you let me love you. I've been here three times. I've hated Flips three times. Which is very sad, because I want to LOVE Flips. Their service is TOP NOTCH. Like the kind of cashier that makes me want to open my own restaurant, so that I could subsequently steal her level of amazing. First time I got a combo, and didn't like their sausage. It just didn't taste good. The spice just threw off the flavor, and the meat was dull. It just wasn't anything spectacular. Then I came back for just a beef. That was good. Not great, but good. I would have been fine never coming back, but I was in the area and had a craving for crappy fast food. Got a chili cheese dog and a gyro. Had to go get gas, so it just sat there in the bag, in my car. Baking in the hot sun, that crappy food smell just radiating. You get that fake cheese sauce smell, mixing with that chilli, with that spiced gyro meat. It was heavenly. And then I actually ate it. Not the worst hot dog I've ever had, but for sure in the bottom third. The gyro was equally bad. It's a independent fast food joint with burgers and combos and gyros and hot dogs. The service is awesome, the place is clean, the bathrooms are pristine. I just hate the food. read more

I have lived 2 blocks from here and yesterday was my first time here and it certainly won't be my last!! I had the gyro and let me tell you it was divine!!!! My go to place now!!! Try it you will love it!!!! read more

The restaurant is a small place tucked to the side on Roosevelt Rd. In glen Ellyn. I had consulted yelp to go to a sandwich place instead of dreaded panera bread lol The sandwiches were home made with similarly sliced cold cuts. The cold cut was a bit messy which to me indicates a well made sandwich haha imagine the meat and sauce and things exploding under the bread. Not too much but definelty a bit messy. It was plentiful and good. I ordered the Ruben which came on not rye bread but that was ok. There was a ton of meat on the sandwich and the thousand island was nice n sweet but not over the top. The kraut was perfect. A great sandwich. The saganaki squares are also great! The owner said they're homemade. It looks like 'regulars' frequent this place but I'll have to cone back for the yelp off follow up. Busy lunch kind of left the restaurant a little dirty... But there were about 25 people eating... Hmmmm maybe cuz the food is so good! read more

Food is good. So far I've only tried the gyros and the saganaki. But they're so good that I've gone back. Gyros is crispy the way I like it, they season it nicely. The saganaki ... Wow just wow. I'll be back and hopefully I'll venture out and try more things on the menu! Very polite staff, odd entrance... But you get over it once you taste the food! read more

Solid place to eat. Nothing fancy- just straight forward fast food. Their service is pretty fast (even during peak times) and the staff is VERY friendly. They normally have ESPN on TV while you wait (nice touch I'd say). Food is very good as it relates to fast food. While it is small, it's also clean. Parking can also be at a premium during peak times. This is another place I've heard students (college) speak well of so that's another good sign. 1. The place is pretty small so things can get tight during peak (lunch & dinner). 2. As far as the eats: a. Cheeseburgers are very good. One thing that gets me is when places put more lettuce on the burger than meat. That's not the case here. Made fresh and fast. b. While not one of my top gyros, it's still very good. On some of my recent visits, I noticed that people put the sauce on the side. Not a deal breaker but worth noting. c. SOLID patty melt (I'm a bit fan of grilled onions on my burger). d. I had the roast beef sub once and I may want to try it again. When I've gone here, I've been in the mood for a hot sandwich. I liked it. e. The beef sandwich is a hidden gem. 3. One minor complaint (and it's minor). One trend I've noticed is that places are going the McDonald's meals route of #1, #2, etc. Flips does the same things. As a rule of thumb, I don't eat fries often (I try to limit my high glycemic food intake). If you take the fries out, I want to say the price drops about $.50. Not much of a drop pricewise. All and all, stop and enjoy a meal. If you're not looking for it, you just might miss it. Burger rating: Monster. read more

I was in at lunchtime. I witnessed the manager berate an Uber Eats driver in front of the crowd for not having an insulated bag. The driver was polite and tried to tell him that it was not required (I've never seen Uber eats delivered in insulated bags to me). The manager flipped out on the Uber guy when he said he was canceling the order to protect his rating. I guess Flips Beef doesn't want their food delivered. That's no way to treat the public, potential customers, or your partners. With that attitude towards people, he doesn't deserve my business. read more

I have been Stomping at these grounds for years and I keep coming back. The owners make this place fun and exciting. The hot sausage is quite tasty and the beef is great. My personal favorite guilty pleasure and abomination to food is the cheesedog with melted cheese. I do Flips when I get a chance to eat here. read more

Best place to grab a burger and a shake, and the best fries. Even Better than McDonald's. Try the double cheeseburger with a chocolate shake, very affordable for under ten dollars. read more

Totally happened into this place by accident. Flip's looks like your typical divey burger and gyro joint, but they were pretty damn good. The outside decor is kinda fun and offbeat: they had sculptures of lions and deer on the outside with really funk and mismatched patio furniture, which I thought was fun. The inside has a long counter you can eat at and a few tables, but it really is a small joint, so don't expect to find seating for a huge crowd. Tonight was the first night that my boyfriend and I had ever been there: I got the polish sausage meal and he got the italian combo. I loved my meal, although it was little on the charred side. My boyfriend;s combo had a nice spice to it, but it was a little overpowering. The fries were pretty good too. The lady who rang us up was a total sweetheart: she was very nice and polite. The cooking line amazed me with how fast they got us our food and seemed like nice enough guys. The place is a stone's throw away from College of Dupage, so it seemed like a good place to grab a bite to eat for kids on campus. Wish I had known about it while I was in attendance... read more

If you want an assembly line of factory workers making your hot dogs and beefs go to portillos. This place is the typical food "stand" with huge amounts of variety. Make sure you get the gyro dinner as they pile it on with fries, meat, and salad. I do not agree with the comment about food quality going down; everything is prepared fresh made to order, and they happily greet you and take care of you like you were their only customer. I still like portillos cheese fries though.. :) read more

Went into Flip's this past Monday (we had a gift card but also spent some extra money) and we must say, the service was A+. Food was great (much of it is also reasonably priced compared to some of their competitors) and the employees were just extra friendly. 5 stars and thank you. read more

This place is great. Excellent food. Nice outdoor seating area. Pretty cheap. If you're considering anywhere else for fast food in the area, stop yourself now and give this place your business. Now. read more

Flips - Sandwiches Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

I live just around the corner and decided to give it a try. I will not go back. I ordered a double dog and fries to go. No drink. It was $7.44. Two dogs on a bun and fries for nearly $8? It was nothing exceptional and definitely not worth the price. Poor Boy2 has better food and prices. read more

Love Italian Beef sandwiches. Grew up eating Flips and had to have one when I saw them on the list for Uber Eats delivery. Nothing better then visiting home with snow on the ground and Italian beef in the belly ! read more

Eat a gyro! Best gyro in town from real greek people. This local family owned and operated establishment has a positive atmosphere and a wide variety of food to choose from. As you can see I love the gyros but they have a nice pork sish-kabob, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, and lots of fried goodies. Come hungry because the portions are HUGE! read more

Had my first Flips gyro in 1986. I'm sure it's undergone a couple of ownerships (at least one) since then. To date, my favorite gyros, other places skimp on meat (in a Gyro sandwich). This place's sandwich is more like a Gyro plate as one needs to fork out some meat before one can consume it in sandwich form. Although maybe it's just for those who consume it onsite, have never gotten it to-go. Have not had any of their other offerings since the early 90's, but the stuff still looks great. read more

Recommended by the guys at enterprise car rental just down the block. We are buying a car and need a place to grab a bite. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. We both had the gyro with the salad. The only thing is the drink is not included if you get the meal with the salad. If you get the meal with salad you get a drink. Everything else was very taste. Would recommend for a quick bite. Lots on menu gyros, hot dogs, burgers, etc. Food is good and the bathroom is clean. read more

This place really didn't impress me all that much. I was on my way home from visiting a friend and decided to stop here for lunch. It looked like a cool, divey burger joint and I thought there was no way the food could be bad. I was actually pretty excited. Perhaps my excitement is why this place is only getting three stars. It just didn't live up to my expectations. I got the burger and looked furiously for the burger. It wasn't easily seen and there was supposed to be 2 patties. When I bit in I was relieved to find they in fact did NOT forget my patty, but honestly it wasn't all that impressive. It was mostly just a big hunk of lettuce with mustard and ketchup and I've had a million better burgers at little burger joints like this. While I don't expect them to be Portillos, I do expect to be satisfied after ingesting those calories and I was not. The fries were tasty, but the burger is supposed to be the main attraction. The ambiance was pretty nice. The counter area was a little chaotic but the dining area was spacious and had tvs on the wall you could watch. Outside was very pretty with umbrellas and well kept trees. The staff was also pleasant, although I didn't have much interaction with them so I don't know how they would act given a problem, but still, I like a smile when I walk up to the counter and they delivered. Overall, it was just way below my expectations, but not so terrible that I wouldn't give them a second chance. read more

Flips - Let's play the game... Can You Find the Burger Patty? - Sandwiches Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Today I came to eat here in celebration of finishing my semester at College of DuPage. This is my first visit to this place and the food delivered delicious satisfaction. Despite the bubble gum machine out of order, the experience was exquisite. The feel at night was a calm, soothing addition. For future reference: the #13 Gyro Burger is worth trying, seeing that it is huge it shouldn't be a problem if you're planning to save it for later. read more

Having worked in Lombard, Downers Grove and Oakbrook I have stopped by this place during lunch or on my way home over the years. In 1997 the burger, gyros, hot dogs and other stuff were all very good. From 2002-2004 they were still very good, in 2011 the gyros salad and plate were still great as well, but the burger was no longer good, nor was the hot dog or the beef. That being said, when I was there last year in November the service had really gone down hill along with the rudeness of the cashier and the cleanliness of the place. The bathroom was out of toilet paper and there was leaking water in there, the table that I sat at, had not been cleaned under-neath the table, there were fries, relish, and pickle under-neath the table and the top was sticky from who sat that before, yes they have surveillance cameras in the restaurant but the person who does the cleaning was not paying attention to the inside of the restaurant or to the bathroom, It was the middle of the afternoon and there were no orders ahead of me and it took way to long for a gyros, the person at the table next to me said his hot dog was not good and that his wife hated her burger and they will not be coming back. I ordered a gyros with fries, the gyros was dried out, the pita bread was stale, the fries were over-cooked on the outside, and very mushy on the inside, greasy and way too salty, I will not be coming back here and I will stick to eating my gyros at Jester's in Elgin whose quality has not diminished over time. read more

I live in Atlanta now but I still day dream about the gyros we got here when I was a kid. 15 years later I still compare all gyros to flips. Never found a better one. Great job! read more

I really enjoyed this place. I got the gyro combo which comes with freshly cut onions, tomatoes, and tzatiki sauce. The gyros are typical Kronos but are cooked crispy. The fries were so so but could have been cooked longer. We also tried the saganaki bites which are fried. These are worth checking out as are the Greek fries which are fries drizzled with olive oil, oregano, and feta cheese. This place recently got a drive through which makes it convenient. They also have a large assortment of shakes to choose from, but I have not tried any of them. read more

When we walked in the we ordered and sat down the table was dirty not COVID friendly but the food and fries were good they don't give you that much ketchup though read more

I sat down and there was all dirty tables with left over crumbs (not Covid safe). I ordered ranch and they gave me ketchup. But they did have very good fries and good food. read more

We just overnighted 4 gyros and 4 fries to our son who's away at college....that's how much our family loves flips!!

I very rarely leave reviews, but Flips in Glen Ellyn deserves praise. I ordered far too much food just so I could sample their menu. The night before ordering from Flips I took my sons to a different Greek restaurant, spent $300 and the food was garbage, so I was craving some GOOD Greek food. Little did I know that ordering from Flips wasn't good, it was AMAZING! I had the gyro dinner and while I prefer more tzatziki, the meat was so flavorful that I didn't miss my usual cup of sauce at all. The pita was fresh and soft. The salad was perfection and satisfied me completely. The saganaki bites were heavenly. Thick, lightly breaded and the flavor was enough to bring tears to my eyes because it was exactly like my grandmothers. The souvlaki was tender and juicy and the seasoning was exactly right. I also ordered a rueben sandwich. The amount of sauerkraut was too light for my liking, but otherwise it was so delicious. The marble rye bread was soft, the dressing was tasty. Their fries are some of the best I've ever had. Thick and crisp! Their roast beef sub was perfection. The ratio of beef to veggies was on point. Even the coke had the perfect amount of ice for my liking. I have nothing negative to report, everything was truly perfect! I will be ordering regularly. read more

I drive by here almost daily so I thought it would finally be time to give it a try. I got an Italian beef and sausage combo with fries and a chocolate shake. My boyfriend had a burger with fries and we split an order of saganaki squares. Overall it was really good! The beef wasn't the greatest, but it wasn't horrible. The burger and fries both were really good! The saganaki squares really hit the spot too. Overall, I would eat here often and even regularly because the prices are so good. read more

Every time I go there, they give me attitude when I ask to check the bag for sauce. And every time its missing. I keep going back and they just ruin the experience every time. Im too far to go back every time so i just toss the food. Who wants a gyro with no sauce. Im allergic to onions and its almost like a joke to add extra onions. They won't give full credit. They offer 5 dollars off the next disaster meal. I done. read more

I had the hot dogs here today, fairly bland. Hot dogs themselves had no taste, perhaps they were boiled too long. The rest of it was ok. Only two hot peppers and they were small. Edit. Quality seems to have picked up. Up to four stars from two. read more

Two bad meals last week. Flips what has happened to you. Used to be a regular customer. Not anymore! Cold nasty hotdogs, old soggy fries, chicken tenders with a weird flavor & after taste. I wont be back. read more

Been a fan of Flip's gyros for many years now. In my view THE best in the western burbs. Friendly, efficient staff. read more

Stopped in a whim and I was super impressed. Great hot dog and great cheeseburger. Super fresh and full of flavor. Friendly service and fair prices. Just be prepared for a long wait because the place is popular. I'll definitely come back. read more

I've been eating here since I was a teenager. I have always loved the food and the customer service is fantastic. Some of our favorites are the Philly cheesesteak, gyro and saganaki squares, though I haven't had anything here that I haven't liked. If you live in the area and haven't been, thats just ridiculous! Do yourself a favor and next time you're craving fast food give them a shot, definitely will not disappoint. read more

Best Italian sausage EVER!!! Very very spicy hot!!!! All their food is good! Haven't had anything I didn't like and staff are all very nice! Literally been going there since 1972 read more

Never coming again. Can't even rate the food because I wasn't even able to get. Got there and paid for my food when I arrived and she didn't have it. Then she told me I already picked up my food or made it seem like I had someone else get it to scam them! Lady how?! You just rang me out for my order, I would have paid twice then?! You had my ticket on hold?! Not my fault you made a mistake but you should never disagree and or yell at a customer accusing them of stealing or wanting free food. Got my money back and left, no one should ever be treated like that, flat out rude! Could have been a great spot but I'll never know. Don't waste your time! Whoever worked as the hostess on 4/27/2020 needs to be fired! Would love a call from the manager. read more

The food, especially the saganaki is delicious! I love that it's an Uber Eats affiliate so that if I want to have it delivered I can!

Love their gyros and everyone is always so friendly :) also their cheese fries are the best not sure why but they are. Lol