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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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

We came for lunch before and had a great meal but our dinner experience was so so. This place can get pretty busy so try to make reservations ahead of time or if you get lucky, sit at the bar like we did. They played sports games on TVs above the bar so that was cool. We started off with a few drinks, all of which were decent. Their craft cocktails were pretty good but weren't very strong (sadly haha) so I'd say get a mixed drink like vodka soda/whiskey coke if you want to get more bang out of your buck. Tuna poke - 4/5 stars Great appetizer if you're looking for something fresh, although I wish the portions were a tad bigger. The nuttiness from the macadamia was a nice touch Southern sandwich - 4/5 stars The chicken was nicely battered and crispy, maybe missing a little bit of seasoning but still tasty! The bacon and runny egg made it finger lickin gooood. But the star of the dish, and our whole meal, were the FRIES!!! Oh man. So perfectly fried, golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. And the cheese. I still think about these fries lol Wagyu flank steak - 2.5/5 stars Wagyu flank steak in mole rojo, cheesy sweet potato enchilada. Aghhh it pains me to say this, we had such high hopes but it was a very underwhelming dish. For a wagyu piece of meat, it was a bit tough and lean. I loveeee mole rojo and was well aware it would be sweet but the steak was lacking salt, and on top of the sweet potato enchiladas, it was just a very sweet dish overall. I'd probably say pass and try something else instead. The interior of the restaurant is really nice and modern, and it's even prettier during dinner time. Casual vibes, nothing extremely fancy, so this would be a great date night or to hang with friends. The customer service was better first time around but fair overall. The bartender accidentally knocked over my drink and was kind enough to offer a new one. We ended up getting charged for both drinks lol but luckily we caught it and they made the change so as always, make sure to double check your receipts. Beautiful and upbeat restaurant, worth giving a try! read more

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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

Always amazing! Drinks are beautiful, food is consistently great! Staff is always so friendly, and we love coming as often as we can! read more

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Strange, interesting, and absolutely delicious.  Right near the train in downtown Glen Ellyn, this place was pretty full when we got here Saturday night but still had some openings. Some outdoor seating in front but we sat inside, cool intimate interior. We got the chicken baos to start. The baos were super fluffy, had pickled veggies, very crispy chicken, tangy sauce. I got the Taste the Rainbow cocktail, which the waiter says was new and wild - it definitely was. Very gin forward fruit drink with a dollop of sherbert. A little crazy at first but made more sense as the sherbert melted. I got the Jerk Spiced Mahi Mahi. The tostones were fine but probably unnecessary. The rice and beans were just a vessel. The real star was the fish and the bitchin tamarind mole- like sauce on it. Very rich and fruity. My wife got the Eggplant + Burrata pasta with chicken. Sauce and cheese were really good. Normally pasta is just pasta, even home-made all the same. But this was in the 1% of pastas that was indescribably delicious and had a good, different texture. We shared the dark chocolate orange budino dessert. Dense and olive-oily cake. Weird and delicious. All of the protein we had was cooked perfectly. Moist and tasty, a feat for grilled chicken. Waiter was attentive and personable. It seems like the restaurant keeps trying new things, I love that, and can't wait to come back. read more

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This place is a great addition to downtown Glen Ellyn. The service was very attentive and it was a cool atmosphere inside. I would give this place 3.5 stars because they messed my burger up. I asked for it medium rare and they cooked the heck out of it. No pink at all. But luckily the toppings on the burger (egg, grilled onion, bacon and aioli) made up for it. Looking back I should have sent the burger back because I don't have much patience for overcooking a burger at a nice restaurant. The broccolini side was so tasty! But the portion was very small. Would like to come back and try another one of their entrees. Hopefully they can redeem themselves. read more

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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Very flavorful fresh fusion style food super dark romantic interior Can't say too much about service they were nice but I was there during work on my laptop so I did not interact much definitely worth a try here read more

Maize + Mash - Nashville hot chicken bao - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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

This place was pretty busy today. I do like the atmosphere. It's really laid-back really nice. The food was good. You can share meals. I believe this is like the third time I've been here in four years and I never had an issue with the food. I definitely will go back. It's a really nice hangout place too with your girls. read more

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Food is very good , nice vegetarian selection and the service is very good . It can get crowded , but they really move things along . Great liquor / drink selection too ! read more

This place has been on my list to visit for some time now; I went on my 36th birthday. I was a little annoyed upon arriving because despite making a reservation, we still had to wait almost 15 min to be seated. Our server was nice enough but not very attentive. The restaurant was busy & noisy (on a Saturday evening, understandably) so that could have affected his attention to our table. I tried to get his attention 3x to ask for our check, & I quickly placed my payment on the edge of the table, only for him to walk directly past it 2x without grabbing it. Thankfully another server picked it up & quickly ran my card. The server also saw us get up to leave but didn't come over to thank us &/or say bye (& no he wasn't at another table attending to folks). The food was really delicious though. read more

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

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Fairly small restaurant since it's in downtown glen ellyn. Must find parking in the downtown area. Sat at the bar. Short rib poutine fries ($17) were very tasty but a tad too salty. Entree fry portion. Gumbo ($33) was very flavorful and tasty. Very big portion. Truffle mushroom vegetarian pasta ($30) was very tasty with a tad too much salt too. Overall it was very good food (slightly on the saltier side) but def full of flavor. Very expensive tho! read more

Beet and burrata salad is something I am still thinking about a month later! We went twice in the span of several days. I didn't love the shawarma bowl- it was overpriced for the amount of food. read more

This place is great. You can stay downstairs at the bar for a fun loud scene or get a more cozy table upstairs. Either way, you'll experience attentive service, and amazing food. Didn't try too many things as I was trying to keep it light, but I really loved their blackberry and burrata salad.. I don't think I've ever seen blackberries and burrata on the same entree before so wow. Beautiful and delicious. Their desserts are really good too. Hoping to try some more things next time! Make sure to make a resy! read more

Maize + Mash - BlackBerry burrata salad - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

We ordered for takeout for our anniversary dinner. With two little kids, dining out as much as we would like doesn't happen. But I was excited to try Maize + Mash! Their online system is easy enough to use. On their site you can make all your selections and add any notes at the bottom. The one thing that wasn't the best was some of the choices you had to click were tough to get the bullet to select. It took us a few tries to get it right! The food was ready in 30 minutes. It was hot and waiting for me when I arrived. Now, I still had to get the food home and two little kids in bed before we could eat it, so some of the integrity was lost (I am not faulting them for that, I know that's on me!). The food was delicious none the less! The burger has great flavor. The fries are super crispy and salty. The cheese curds were an ample order and I enjoyed the dipping jam that came with them! My husband got a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. He's very aioli averse so he didn't have it on there. He said the sandwich needed a sauce though... so he will have to figure out how to sauce it on up next time! He enjoyed his food too. I would say the prices, portion size and quality were all great. I would definitely love to come in and try it all super fresh and hot as it's supposed to be next time! read more

Maize + Mash - Cheeseburger and cheese curds! - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

This place was such a great intro to Glen Ellyn! I've lived 20 minutes from here my whole life and never realized what a beautiful downtown scene that they have. There is some construction in the summer, but if you get a chance, Maize and Mash is so worth it! Our server, Hannah, was so polite and accommodating! She definitely had her hands full with other tables but still went out of her way to show us wonderful hospitality. Can't wait to come back ! read more

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Nice vibe, both downstairs and upstairs. Creative cocktails. Food was great. Our table had the cheese curds, burger, hot chicken sandwich, and short rib grilled cheese. Nice waiter. read more

I'm not a foodie - I don't go out of my way to go to particular restaurants - but this place is the exception. The Lomo Saltado is out of this world. Very chill environment, great service, to enjoy a meal with those you enjoy being with read more

Nice and quiet place to hang out if you want take a break from downtown Chicago. This place makes some of the best mocktails I've ever had. Food is great. Our bartender even gave me a free birthday sundae. read more

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

Delish! We love coming here we are locals and they never disappoint fresh ingredients creative and consistent read more

Maize + Mash - Maize and Mash Great Place Ziggy loved it and we Enjoy as well Great menu! Everything delicious! - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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This is one spot we will absolutely return to. The atmosphere is funky and cool. Downstairs is a little loud, but we've also eaten upstairs and it's also cute but quieter. The service was great. Both servers that waited on us were attentive but not overbearing. I was impressed that our first did not use a pad to take our orders and everything turned out perfectly. They have a huge cocktail list and also some yummy NA options. We tried the fried cauliflower as an app and it was some of the best we've had. The burgers were also great... flavorful, cooked perfectly and juicy without being greasy. We will be back! read more

Bourbon Belly Hospitality really found the magical formula for successful restaurant concepts. The team behind both Barrel + Rye, Burger Local/Social, and Maize + Mash offer up a combination of craft drinks and modern, tapas-style comfort food. Expanding beyond downtown Geneva, Maize + Mash brings the same vibe to Glen Ellyn: a city type atmosphere with a wide whiskey selection and hearty meat centric dishes. They don't take reservations, but there's a nice Irish pub next door to grab a couple drinks while you wait. While it doesn't look that big, there's actually a whole upstairs area that has seating as well. We usually come to Maize with a big group, and we've always been seated within a reasonable amount of time. Buffalo wings - The wings here are surprisingly great. They're super meaty with a light breading that provides the perfect crispness without tasting overly breaded. The buffalo sauce had the perfect balance of richness, spice, and tang, and they coated the wings just enough to be saucy without drowning the wings and softening its crisp. The ranch was the perfect complimentary cooling flavor and had my preferred level of runniness without being too thick. Chorizo + Calamari - This almost seemed like an experimental dish. It was like a weird spin on nachos. I like chorizo and I like fried calamari, but together it just didn't quite fit. Shrimp + Grits - This came with about 5 pieces of shrimp that were perfectly blackened with a really nice seasoning blend. Then underneath was a super savory pile of grits. Even if you typically hate grits, you'll love these. They didn't skimp on the cheese, and the pieces of bacon throughout were little bursts of flavor. Maize + Mash Burger - This was one of the best things we ordered. This was a damn good burger. The patty was extra juicy, the cheese melted nicely, the caramelized onions elevated the flavor and classed it up, and of course everything tastes better with a fried egg on top. The truffle fries that we got as a side was amazing as well. They were battered and crispy, and had a strong but not overwhelming truffle flavor. Southern Sandwich - On paper the southern chicken sandwich seemed like a can't miss. Who doesn't love the combination of fried chicken, bacon, cheese, and a fried egg to top it off? Individually each element tasted good, but together it just wasn't a cohesive flavor. It just seemed a bit dry, like it was missing a sauce or a meltier cheese to tie it all together. Crazy Kid's Mac - Somehow combining chicken tenders, bacon, Cheetos, and goldfish in mac n cheese didn't quite work. The cheese sauce dried up quickly and every bit was just a mix of crunchy dryness. Overall, Maize + Mash is a solid place if you can get a table within a reasonable wait. They have great craft drinks and a menu full of familiar, yet modernized American comfort dishes. read more

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

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The buffalo chicken bao, short rib poutine and cheese curds were incredible! The kid's menu is cute and the charcuterie board for kids was a big hit. With good drinks, friendly service, reasonable prices and an appealing interior, Maize +Mash is definitely worth a return trip. read more

Traveled from AZ to try this place, was quite disappointed. We got shareable plates, mussels - Nashville Bao's, cauliflower and two types of specialty drinks. The drinks were very basic, Nashville baos tasted nothing like Nashville hot chicken, mussels were cold and I didn't quite understand the naan, cauliflower was decent but I wouldn't come back for it. Perhaps their entrees are the stars of this place, definitely not anything we had. read more

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

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Relaxing with a delicious drink on a bustling Wednesday evening. Great staff answered all my questions about the drink prep so I could try to mimic at home. Hope to get back here again to try other interesting offerings! read more

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

Amazing food with great cocktails. Absolutely loved the chicken burger here and the old fashioned was perfect.

This place is a vibe. From the decor to the drinks the food and the service. It certainly hit everything for my friends and i. Our server Alana was very sweet and attentive to our needs. We were a party of 6 so we were seated in their upstairs dining room which was nice because it's more private. The space is not very big so reservations are certainly encouraged. Everything we ordered was delicious and a great shareable size for the price. Maize & Mash is a great Glen Ellyn gem and perfect for a cute date night. We went on a Wednesday and it was still full. Best part, there is a FREE public parking garage practically next to it so no need to stress over parking. read more

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I went there to catch up with former coworkers I haven't seen in a long time. There was an hour long wait for a table so I waited (Friday evening, and I was the first one there). The tenders are out of a kids section of the menu, but out waitress dressed it up in an adult platter (nice of her). They didn't take too long and weren't in tremendous portion since they were kids meal oriented. This was fine by me since I tried their scotch egg (good) and their gumbo soup (not great) as well. They had a good clean taste; well cooked; not too greasy. I felt there may have been the slightest over use of batter to give it a 5 and it didn't remind me at all of anything spectacular. All in all, a good choice for chicken tenders if you're in the mood and in the area (but not too hungry since it's a smaller amount) read more

Maize + Mash - Chicken Tenders and a side (fries) - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Maize + Mash is a dainty restaurant serving American fare in the heart of Glen Ellyn. We ordered short rib poutine, salmon pear salad, panna cotta with rhubarb jam and their OG cheeseburger. Everything was solid game. I loved the Parmesan fries and bacon on the cheeseburger. Would definitely come back here the next time I stop by Glenn Elyn. read more

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Excellent whiskey selection at reasonable prices. The short rib grilled cheese was fantastic.

Walking in the hostess and waitress were great about getting us a table, and making sure our food and drinks were correct and came out fast. The food itself was delicious and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. Will come back soon. read more

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Great food! Presentation is awesome! I would say the staff could be a little warmer and inviting to customers! I understand that when a place is busy, the hustle is on! read more

Maize + Mash - What a burger! And sprouts! Amazing! - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Came here on the recommendation of my hair stylist and was pleasantly surprised by many things. First surprise, a Monday night around 6:30 or so and the place was packed!! It isn't a big place, but there is some seating outside and upstairs and all areas were busy. We ended up at the bar, as we didn't want to wait 30 minutes until a seat elsewhere opened. The inside was dark with greys, metals and woods permeating the small space. It felt very rustic chic, yet sophisticated at the same time. Facing the bar gave us a great view of their bar and their drink menu is massive with lots of whiskeys. We used the QR code on the table tent to view their menu and chose a pour of Macallan 12 Sherry Cask along with their cocktail of the month which was a banana infused rum, demerara syrup and muddled mango. Obviously the Macallan was good, the rum drink was also very good. It had good flavor and was very fruity. Their Local burger was a thick cut, perfectly cooked burger served open-faced on a toasted bun with carmelized onions, melted cheddar and a large piece of fresh romaine. I asked for a side of dill pickle aioli and that was a great complement to this burger, no ketchup needed. The star of the show was the fries. OH MY GOSH, the FRIES!!!! I went with the upcharge of the truffle fries with parmesan and they were so good! Thin, perfectly crispy, with some seasoning on them and then a good amount of parmesan. I was wanting great fries when I was looking for a restaurant on this night and M&M hit a home-run with these things! Hubby opted for a Maize & Mash burger which had bacon, caramelized onion, gruyere cheese, fried egg and dill pickle aioli. He also was blown away by the burger. He opted for the plain fries and those were also very crispy, seasoned well and really good! We ended the meal with the dark chocolate & orange budino. It was a pot of dark chocolate, kind of mousse-like, with whipped cream with a slice of the budino olive oil cake on the side topped with ctirus mascarpone, a bit of powedered sugar and orange zest. It was a perfect ending to a perfect meal. Not cheap, the bill was $80 w/o tip, with the burgers hitting around $17, but well worth the price if you want what tasted like a craft burger, with gourmet fries and a fancy dessert! Kudos to your chef!!! read more

We decided to stop into maze and mash tonight where we sat at the bar and had good drinks and food. We went to watch the bears based on their Instagram story advertisement. The Brewers Dodgers game wasn't on even though the Bears were which is why we went there for their advertised dollar wings and $10 old fashioneds. They graciously put the playoff game and everything was great until we were asked to leave for the second time so they could close up shop in the bottom of the 9th with bases loaded. It was late in the fourth quarter of the bears game as well. We missed the end of both games and had to watch the Dodgers Brewers while walking to our car up the street on our cell phone. We missed the bears walk off field goal for the win on our way home. So - if you really want wings and to watch the bears game on Sunday or Monday don't bother going to maze and mash where you'll be asked to leave and not get to see the end of our local team pulling out a big win or the last batter in the bottom of the 9th in the NLCS Playoffs! Again good food and service nice ladies behind the bar but I would rather have 20$ drinks and full priced wings and see the very end of the games advertised on their Instagram story. I'm not even a huge sports guys but come on... read more

I saw Maize + Mash on a Yelp list for best bourbon bars, so we stopped by on a Friday night for a friends birthday. If you want a reservation to avoid a wait I would definitely plan ahead, but we got lucky and were able to slip in with now wait (although the hostess said this was rare). We just got a round of cocktails and fries-- The fries are those amazing double fried fries that you just can't pass up. The portion size for them was a little small so if you have a large table I'd order more, and I wish they came with something more elevated than Heinz ketchup, but they were super crispy and tasty. The drink menu has lots of variety as far as liquors and flavors go. We opted for the Smoked Manhattan and the On Wednesdays We Wear Pink. The Smoked Manhattan had great flavors with the bitterness and cherries, but they either forgot it was supposed to be smoked or it was unnoticeable. There was no flavor or showmanship with the smoke. The On Wednesdays We Wear Pink had perfect egg white frothiness, but it was quite sweet. I could only compare it to a pink starburst. It was very yummy, but just know it's nearly a dessert cocktail before ordering! Overall, the ambiance was nice but I wish there was more art/showmanship for the cocktail bar. It met expectations for a solid birthday drinks spot, but I'll likely try a few other places in the area next time! read more

Maize + Mash - On Wednesdays We Wear Pink and the Smoked Manhattan - Southern Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

I have no idea what took me so long to try this place but MY GOODNESS. First off, our server was incredible! The sweetest girl ever. We fell in love with the appetizers, the cauliflower tots were so crispy and the Brie curds were so addicting. The best cauliflower "wings" I have ever had! The drinks were also delicious. We had on Wednesday's we wear pink, mariachi band, and grapes so vine. We ordered three rounds so that should tell you how good they were! The salmon salad was very fresh and the glazed apricots really added a different taste to a regular salad. My new favorite spot in the area to grab a quick bite and drink!! Also the truffle fries are life changing read more

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Tried some new things Pork poutine- like that this time they was a good portion of mean and cheese. Yummy. When it was duck it was suck a smaller potion with alot more fries. Scotch eggs- different. 2 soft boiled eggs wrapped in sausage, breaded, and fried. I love yolky eggs and my gf doesn't. So to me it was delicious. Sausage had very good seasonings. Nice crunch on the outside. Southen chicken- we got it with no spice because we are wusses. And my fav......side of mashed potatoes!! read more

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Came here for a date day lunch on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised by this gem! When we walked in I felt like I was waking into a classy speakeasy/library (Vibes) our waitress greeted a immediately, brought waters and was pleasant. We didn't know what we wanted and asked for recommendations she was knowledgeable about the menu and provided some great recommendations. Drink: I ordered an old fashioned drink as well as a the sacred sage. The sacred sage wasn't my personal favorite but that's just preference based on the soda. Appetizer: My wife and I shared the Nashville hot chicken bao and those were great as well. Main Lunch: My wife had the short rib grilled cheese and truffle fries and she loved both. I had the short rib poutine and it was sooo savory and delicious! I saw a woman at the bar order the cheese board and I'm DEFINITELY getting that next time! read more

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