I had a really good experience at Maize & Mash. The food absolutely lived up to the hype! phenomenal, hearty, and very filling. No complaints at all on that front. The atmosphere leans more toward a cocktail bar or speakeasy vibe. It's darker, loud, and energetic, which gives it more of a bar feel than a traditional sit-down restaurant. That said, the food quality is outstanding for that type of environment. Their cocktail menu also looked incredible, with what seemed like endless options no matter your preference. The only downside was the wait. I had a 7:00 reservation, but our table wasn't ready and we ended up waiting about 10 minutes. During that time, several DoorDash and Uber Eats drivers came in and out picking up orders, which just reinforced how popular the place is. Overall, this place is clearly in high demand and delivers amazing food. Just go in knowing it's more of a lively bar atmosphere than a quiet dining experience. read more

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If you want an intimate date night spot for quiet conversation, I wouldn't recommend. It's definitely more of a bar scene, but upscale. The food is very hearty and comforting. The potions will make you extremely full. The food isn't typical bar food. It's definitely a mix of upscale food with a louder bar environment. Would definitely go for the food again, but would probably only grab a drink in the restaurant. When we got there it was a bit chaotic with no sign to wait to be seated or seat yourself. The hostesses were running around and finally 10 minutes after our reservation time were we seated. I definitely recommend the food, and if you're up for a good drink at a bar I would say definitely try it out! read more

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This was my second time dining at Maize+Mash, and overall it was a good experience. We were seated right away, which is always a great sign. Our table was by the window, giving the space a festive feel, though it was a bit drafty. Thankfully, heaters were placed nearby, which made it much more comfortable. Our waitress was pleasant and efficient, and the service throughout the evening was solid. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits, which were delicious but not quite as good as versions I've had at other local spots. I also tried the Adobo Fried Rice, which was just okay--the chicken was a bit too charred. While the ambiance, drinks, and service were excellent, the food was slightly underwhelming this time. It may have been due to the busy holiday night, as I remember having a better experience here on a previous visit. Regardless, I'm looking forward to giving them another chance in the future! read more

Stopped in after a recommendation and was greeted with a friendly staff and crowd. The menu here stuck out, both the bourbon and food menu are well above average. The shrimp and grits are the best I've had in Illinois. I wanted to try three or four other dishes as well but settled on the shrimp and wow what a surprise. A+ read more

Maize + Mash - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Great experience. Audrey our server was nice, helpful and gave a friendly demeanor. The food is well prepared, plated and absolutely delicious. The vibe is intimate, natural and slightly moody. Perfect for datenight. Hubs and I shared bites of the arancini(chefs kiss), seared tuna salad (fresh), bison bolognase(damn!). The beverages quenched and the selection was thorough. They have some hidden gem spirits behind the bar too, particularly the brown stuff. We will be back, the bar looks like cozy too! read more

Maize + Mash - Seared tuna salad, parm truffle fries, bison bolognese, beer, mocktail. - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Hubby and I stopped at Maize & Mash for a late lunch today. Always good food and cocktails at this restaurant. We chose to sit at the bar. The bartender provided good service and was engaging. We started out with bourbon drinks. I had the special this month called These Aren't Pillows, which a percentage went to Toys for Tots. Hubby had an old fashioned and also the Nashville hot chicken sandwich topped with an egg with truffle fries for lunch. I had a salmon salad with bacon, pears and parmesan cheese dressed with a rosemary garlic vinaigrette. So yum! I've been here a few times and always enjoy what I get to eat and drink. I definitely recommend it. read more

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Excellent service. Delightful food, including great appetizers and perfectly cooked steaks. We ate upstairs and there was a game on, but it didn't feel obtrusive to us during our dinner. This is an easy place to grab a bite, even with a slightly bigger group. read more

Maize + Mash - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Food: all the food was delicious. I came with three other girlfriends so we could try each other's dishes. One order the shrimp and grits, the other chicken Shawarma, another a steak, while I ordered the Gumbo. Everything was delicious! All my friends completed their meals. I was pretty close but the portions were large enough to share if needed. 5/5 Service: we did have reservations for the restaurant and good thing since it was pretty packed from the tables to the bar. I made reservations online, if you are going on a busy weekend night like us. The service,however, was a little slow. We arrived at 6:50 and stayed until 9:30 due to the server not checking in on us as much as we would have liked. I didn't mind too much since we didn't have solid plans afterwards but if you are planning another reservation after this spot--I would say give yourself a solid 2.5 to 3 hours there. 4/5 Ambiance: beautiful spot. I like the mix of being a little upscale but kind of like a sports bar because they do have tvs on the right wall. Smaller space, but moody inside. They do have outdoor sitting but it was limited. 5/5 Overall: 14/15. I would go here again! read more

Maize + Mash - The Gumbo - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

First time here and can't wait to get back. Bourbon drinks are amazing. Food menu unique and great flavors everything so fresh. read more

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This spot could not be more my speed! I visited on a Wednesday afternoon with a party of 6. The inside is dark and moody with a metal ceiling, dark paints, rustic wood tables, and industrial lighting. The menu offers a mix of elevated bar food and bbq favorites. Their drink menu is bourbon strong but offers variety for the vodka, gin, etc drinkers. Our group had two rounds of drinks to try quite a few which was nice. My favorites were the Missing Summer (smokey, bright, spice finish), Season With Your Heart (fruity, sweet, not too gin-like), and the Old Fashioned. For bites, we also shared quite a bit. I loved the Arancini (slight heat finish, savory, soft), Cauliflower Tots (sauce is separate on the plate), Cheese Curds (surprisingly loved the sauce with this), and do NOT skip out on the Truffle Fry Side! The pricing was a bit of a premium and they do not offer a happy hour nor weekday deals. I definitely recommend sharing to try a little of a lot. I would certainly come back to enjoy more as their drink and food menu rotates! Note: We were charged a $15 outside dessert fee for bringing in cupcakes. read more

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Maize + Mash is fun spot with a nice ambiance, good food and drink and friendly service. The decor is whimsical (see if you can spot the painting of actor Alan Rickman as an army general when you walk in). The space is nice and spacious but still managed to feel cozy. We started with cocktails and I got the February cocktail which had conversations hearts in it. Despite how it sounds it wasn't overly sweet and was a fun drink. For our starter we got the poutine which was so delicious. The portions are very generous here so I got a cup of the gumbo with truffle fries and that was plenty for me. My companions burger, fish and chips and grilled cheese all looked great too. Would definitely recommend and would be happy to return. read more

Maize + Mash - Their seasonal cocktail for February - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Unbelievable! We wandered in for lunch and were delighted to find this cute bistro. The staff was welcoming and the place was hopping! I cannot put into words how wonderful the food was! I ordered the shrimp and grits. It intrigued me as they were served with pickled peppers and a brown butter sauce. My mouth is watering even thinking about it! My friend had a sandwich and fries. Very good fries! The server was sweet and accommodating. Service was on the slow side, but given the bistro was full, the bartender and her were the only front if the house employees, we gave them grace. They were even bussing the tables! A must stop when in downtown Glen Ellyn. read more

Maize + Mash - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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For the better part of 3 years, the only significant place I associated with Glen Ellyn was Common Good Cocktail House (amazing for drinks if you've never been!). Typically after drinks, my wife and I would look up restaurants in the area, and while Maize + Mash always pops up on that list, we've somehow managed to always choose something different, at least up until our most recent visit. Shareables: Short Rib Poutine (Chef's Pick) Mussels Entrees: Salmon Salad Mushroom + Truffle Pasta (not pictured) Louisiana Seafood Gumbo (Chef's Pick) I like how Maize + Mash has a curated menu without an overwhelming amount of options and has one selected "Chef's Pick" for each section (appetizer, salad, burger/sandwiches, and entrees). We ended up picking two of these Chef's choice options as indicated above. To sum it up, almost everything was fantastic. The short rib poutine was as expected. The mussels were really large and satisfying. I didn't have the salmon salad but the two guests that did said it was delicious and properly cooked. The mushroom + truffle pasta was exactly what I would want in a well made pasta dish. My only gripe was unfortunately with the seafood gumbo. Both my friend and I each ordered our own seafood gumbo entree and ended up sharing the same sentiment in that it was just too salty. Bear in mind though that gumbos are not my favorite thing. I knew going into it, it would be a risk and that over saltiness is a common complaint I have with this type of dish. However, the "Chef's Pick" selection put me over the fence and I tried it anyways. Unfortunately, it didn't change my mind about gumbos. But because everything else was so good, I would gladly come back. Also a quick shout-out to the service - one of the food runners brought out the wrong salad to our table without us realizing it. When they caught their mistake, they gave us the correct salad on top of the mistake dish. Props to them for that! read more

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Don't know if they were short staffed on Presidents Day, but we sat for a while before anyone even brought us water. NO ONE said hello or even "your server will be right with you." One young woman server kept walking back and forth and not even eye contact. Was she our server, who knows? Finally stopped the guy I thought was busing tables to ask him where a server was, and he took the order - this was after about 15 minutes of waiting. Had he not taken our orders, we were ready to walk out. Totally weird service vibe! Would not return! read more

Drinks were great! Food was very good as well. Kid-friendly place that was easy to get in and out

Was really impressed with the food here! Some intriguing menu options mixed in with some classics. Would certainly come back here. Lunch service was packed on a Wednesday which was encouraging to see. The gumbo had a nice generous portion. Good flavor (a tad salty) but I'd still order it again. The Mac n cheese was a great side choice for the short rib grilled cheese. The short rib was super tender and very juicy. Job well done, Maize + Mash! read more

Maize + Mash - Gumbo - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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We visited Maize + Mash several times (once for dinner with kids and family, once for cocktails at the bar, just women) over a weekend in Glen Ellyn. Two different experiences and both were excellent! Servers are incredibly kind and attentive. The menu is diverse, portions are large, and YUM how I appreciate a vinaigrette selection like their salads have. Music is nice but not too loud. This is a great place, I wouldn't be surprised if they chose to expand to neighboring towns!! read more

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Overall, the food was good! The side salad was fresh, and I appreciate they make their own dressings and condiments. I ordered a side salad and added an a la carte veggie patty (I'm limited to vegan options) instead of ordering a burger with the bun, feta, and slaw. The homemade veggie burger patty was very yummy, a little mushy. The cilantro lime dressing was scrumptious. The side salad itself was $6, so very affordable. They did add the veggie patty as a $9 upcharge (!!!) and rang it up as the same as adding chicken a la carte, which was a little surprising and made it the same price as ordering the burger itself, which came with all the toppings and bun, plus a side. We weren't too thrilled about that and were taken off guard a little. The service was just ok. It's also very loud and cramped inside. We were there on a Friday night, so understandable, but it didn't make for the most pleasant dining experience with people standing right next to your table. I'd go on a weekday, or perhaps to try out the outdoor seating in the summer. read more

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Met up with friends here for a Sunday lunch. To preface, we are vegetarians. We had a couple options but not many. For apps, we ordered cheese curds and cauliflower tots. I loved the variety of sauces we were served with the cauliflower tots, made the dish stand out. Cheese curds came out hot and melty with a crispy exterior. The entire table enjoyed these a lot! For mains, we settled on a veggie burger and shawarma bowl (subbed veggie patty for protein). The veggie patty was house-made & I appreciated that very much instead of the usual beyond/impossible options. The veggie patty had great flavor and texture! Truffle fries and mac & cheese for shared sides. Portion sizes for sides were much smaller than expected. Overall, food was decent. Service was good. Restaurant was quiet and had a laid-back, intimate interior. read more

Wonderful place. Great vibe. Amazing cocktails. The bartender was great. Only had appetizers and they were quality. Give this place a try. read more

Made reservations last Thursday. We were quickly greeted and seated. Avery the server was great. We ordered the short rib poutine and the Maize burger. The poutine was on point, fries were very crispy, curds melted, great flavor on short ribs braise. The burger was just as good. Perfect over easy egg on top and the burger was perfectly cooked to our order. Very chill vibe will def be back. read more

This was an Uber Eats order. Uber Eats did a great job with the delivery. The Brussels & Arugula salad was too busy and doesn't really travel well. I'm sure it's better at the restaurant. Ordered the PSL Beignets that came with a caramel sauce. Beignets were good but the caramel was bitter and burnt tasting. Disappointed. read more

We finally got to try Maize & Mash a few weekends ago and it was delicious...from the drinks to the food. I stuck with cocktails that night and loved the Lady in the Purple Dress. I also tried their blueberry special of the month and while good - Lady was better. I could easily go thru all their cocktail list! For food - we started with the Nashville Chicken Baos and they were good. I liked the uniqueness of the baos and the flavoring was perfect. For entrees, we got the gumbo and lomo saltado. Both were delicious. I loved my skirt steak and the fries stayed nice and crispy in the dish - w/o becoming soggy from the sauces - which is not an easy task. As for ambience - I am extremely grateful to have been able to sit outside on the front patio. The inside - even at 5 pm is very loud. You can't even have a good conversation w/o yelling. I've read that the upstairs might be more quiet - not sure. Food / Drink - wise we would be back quickly but as the winter months come - not sure b/c of the noise inside. read more

Treat yourself to blackened shrimp and grits, best ever. Never had a disappointment in this restaurant.

I had an amazing time here at Maize + Mash! The food was just amazing and the drinks were splendid too! The service was nice and very quick. The ambiance was relaxed and elegant in some way. 5 stars. read more

Great space with very good service. Make a reservation if you are going on weekend or Fri evening. Place gets full quickly. I went to the place a couple of times and had really good experience. They have a huge selection of drinks and a couple of mocktails. And they are all good. We have tried old-fashioned, mascal cocktails and a couple of other mocktails. The cauliflower tots appt is good but the main course version of it is not good. I love their veggie burger. Unlike most places, they make in-house patty, which is moist and tasty. Their truffle fries are really good. So as their elote. Elote was more garlicky, which I like. Beignets come with 3 balls and vanilla ice cream and sauces. It's really good. read more

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Great food and service. We went in on a Friday and were lucky enough to sit at the cozy second floor. All food was delicious, especially the Brussels and the cocktails! Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Such a cute restaurant in Glen Ellyn with a nice vibe inside. The food was amazing and the portion was huge, shareable. Definitely order the cauliflower, won't be disappointed. The salad was also amazing. It is extra charge with protein of your choice which I thought the chicken was delicious. The service was also amazing. The waiter was kind and quick with our order which we loved. He didn't come at awkward moments to ask how the food was which was a plus to me lol. Definitely a cute place to visit for a cute date with anyone. The interior is intimate vibe. read more

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My husband and I had a solid dinner at Maize and Mash on a weeknight- and the place was hopping. Typically when I go to this brand I am at Burger Local in Geneva, so it was fun to try another establishment. I started with the cocktail of the month- I like trying new things and that they donate some of the proceeds each month. The ambiance is nice in the restaurant- kind of a high end sports bar feel. Our server was attentive and had helpful suggestions which was nice. We got the short rib poutine starter which was delicious and stick to your ribs comfort food. From there we each got a burger- I got the local and my husband got the Maize and Mash- both were messy and delicious and cooked how we wanted. I don't live near here, but if I did I'd definitely come back. read more

Love the cozy feel of this place. Have only been there for lunch but the salad I had was excellent. I usually don't like ordering salad because they can be a lot of lettuce with whatever other ingredients thrown on top. This was excellent. Great combinations and just enough of everything to make it filling and tasty. Service was VERY good. read more

We enjoyed our drinks, the shrimp and grits, service, and the ambiance! Unfortunately the rest of the food was just ok. We also ordered the mussels which has too strong of a flavor from the sausage and the portion was quite small. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was highly recommended by our waitress and it was mediocre at best. Also ordered the chicken thigh couscous hummus bowl and that was not great. The gumbo was decent. The burrata and beet salad (added chicken) was tasty. Enjoyed our time, but for the price we paid there, we wish we had home elsewhere to have better food. read more

We came here for lunch with our young son after our original plans got impacted. The service here was excellent, with very attentive staff who were also very amenable to children. While the food was good, it wasn't so great to justify the fairly high prices. The cheese curds are a must have, but the shawarma bowl and veggie burger left more to be desired. While we likely won't return, we're glad we tried it! read more

Food was very tasty and fresh! Service was great! Ambiance was very welcoming however it was VERY stuffy on a hot summer day with very minimal air flow inside. I definitely be returning on a chilly autumn day read more

Maize + Mash - Shrub ya later, under the belt - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Service was excellent with staff checking in often. Ambiance is classy yet cozy. Food had bold Southern flavors. Value is fair for the quality. read more

Edit: I'm updating my review to 4 stars, because the owner, James, reached out to me and went above and beyond with rectifying the situation. Not only was he incredibly kind and helpful through the situation, he went the extra mile to ensure that my most recent experience with the restaurant didn't end on a bad note. Thank you, James! Your amazing customer service means everything. My waiter spilled someone else's red wine on my white sweater and didn't offer any reconciliation for it. He asked if I wanted him to try to dab it out with the same napkin that he used to clean the rest of the wine with. There was no resolution, barely any apology. Although, I never expect any compensation, it would've been nice. I've worked in the service industry, and the courteous thing to do was at least comp something. I was given the full bill as if nothing happened, not even an additional apology. It was just me with my (hopefully) salvageable sweater stained with red wine. In hindsight, I wish I had gotten a manager involved but it was a busy Saturday night and I truly didn't want to be there another minute. I wanted to give the waiter the opportunity to make it right knowing that it was an accident. I accept the fact that comped items aren't mandatory and I still ate my meal so I didn't mind paying for it but I'm still appalled at the fact I saw him go to the back and chat it up with his coworkers as if this wasn't his fault. The experience was bad enough for me to want to give 1 star, however, I added another one because my drinks were good. read more

Decided last minute to go for my birthday. Always wanted to try this place bc close to home. Seated right away without a wait. Husband ordered fish & chips; I got the short rib grilled cheese and a side of mashed potatoes w gravy which was barely warm. I never send anything back, but I thought it's my birthday and asking for hot mashed potatoes isn't very demanding. They were in a little crock so I figured they could just throw it in the oven. Server brought back a fresh serving. Again, barely warm. They were awful. Wasn't going to send them back again esp since she never followed up to ask if they were okay. And while she was very efficient and checked in often, she had NO personality. Very serious and straightforward. Not asking to strike up conversation, but it kinda came off as snooty. Soooo, cold spuds and cold personality. Glad the main courses and cocktails were good. read more

Found this cute little spot after visiting the arboretum. I was starving so I chowed! Craft cocktails were great, I enjoyed the Sacred Sage and hubby had the One is Company, Two is a Pear. We had the short rib poutine, we already ate half of it before I remembered to take a pic. Not quite like traditional poutine but still good none the less. I enjoyed the special of barramundi. Pretty light and definitely not fishy. He had the short rib grilled cheese with a side of Mac and cheese. Carla took care of us, she was friendly and let us enjoy if lunch but was there when we needed her. My always something is, when I checked out the menu before we went I saw Charcuterie but it wasn't on the menu when we got there. I was kinda looking forward to that and it would have been much lighter than the poutine but I get things happen, slight bummer. read more

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My husband and I were exploring around the area and decided to give this place a shot. Wow, we were amazed! The food and drinks were delicious! We were glad we decided to try this place. Now we have a new area we can come in for dinner and drinks. Another great part is there's free parking near by. That's always a good plus for us. read more

Maize + Mash - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Came here for a date night and it was the perfect spot ! They have lots of great cocktails to choose from for starters and they seem to rotate seasonally . Great selection of appetizers , we started with the arancini and the sauce that was with them was full of flavor and spice ! We got the fish and chips and the steak dinner and both were generous portions with lots if flavor . We ended with the beignets and wow ! amazing! read more

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Great cocktails and the food was fantastic!! We sat at the bar and had great service as well.