This week's Friday beef brings me to Lemont for another recommendation from the Italian beef FB group. Mama D's serves up a great five star beef. Dipped with hot on the side, make it a deal for just $4.95, and add a cup of cheese for under $16 with tax. They call this a 6 inch, which is very generous. Perfect bite and flavor with perfectly shaved beef. Kept sneaking little bites of that flavorful beef. I'll always be a fan of piping hot crinkle cut fries and their cheese was very generous and tasty. Even had enough left to dunk the last couple bites of the beef in it. Very friendly staff member, who actually brought my meal out to me. She keeps the dining room spotless too. Not that much further out of my way home, means I will definitely explore more of their menu. read more

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The service was very quick and the waitress was very kind. Food looked great and the Rocky pictures were pretty cool to see. read more

Mama D's - Gyros Salad - Italian Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Don't order the gyros sandwich! Mine was burnt, no feta, peppers and most importantly no tzatziki sauce. The impersonal cashier did give me some even though she seemed to doubt me that I didn't receive any. It took a long time to receive our order even though they did not appear busy. The only salvation was the "shredded" Italian beef was ok. I say ok because the lack of flavor was saved by the giardinaire. Very disappointed. read more

Hands down the best beef in the area! The service is good and there's a decent amount of seating. They also have a gaming area if you're into that. We've tried pretty much everything on the menu and haven't been disappointed. read more

Yuck!! My man friend and I ordered the beef sandwich and steak sandwich last night . Beef was more bland than a Biden rally and the steak sandwich was wetter and messier than a pig in the mud. The mud would prob taste better. Would not recommend. read more

Food is ok and decorative atmosphere not true Italian culture, location out of the way on archer, a bit pricey, only been there once

The spaghetti with meatballs was delicious and huge. It easily was over a pound. Also, the pizza slice was amazing. It's Sicilian style and packed with flavor. I could really taste the herbs and spices. The owner had greeted me each visit and seemed like a nice, down to earth guy. read more

Mama D's - Spaghetti with meatballs. It weighed well over a pound. - Italian Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Friendly service its usually the owners son. The sandwiches are good at a fair price. I really like the fries when I ask for them crispy. Retro style decor. Video poker games. The one complaint is they are light on the condemns. Other than that it's a pretty decent place. read more

As the famous saying goes, WTF happened to this place. When in the area I would stop here for a beef or a couple of hot dogs. So as I was driving down Archer, I stopped in for lunch. Walked up to the counter and noticed that the guy (whom I assumed was the owner) was not present. But there were two females working the counter and they could not be bothered with taking my order. After waiting several minutes, she decided to take my order. After several minutes my meal was ready, After me sitting down, several other customers came in and were treated to the same waiting game. I did enjoy watching the frustration as they got angry and asked for their for their money back and walked out. Also the floor was in need good sweeping. read more

Always a difficult time attempting to find a restaurant that makes a pepper and egg sandwich, let alone a good one. Enter, Mama D's. In my hunt I realized nearby Mama D's is the place to go! Whereas the rest of my family chowed down on sushi. I went with my fave Friday night dish that I know never disappoints! The egg was cooked perfectly, solid and not slimy. The included peppers had just the right bite without being either too raw nor too mushy. The added mozzarella was just the right amount. THE perfect pepper and egg! The cheese fries were nothing to write home about, but the cheese was delicious! Any fry is a new fry when cheese is involved! Whereas I did not pick it up I was told the establishment had a great old school Italian food kind of vibe. Next time I will pick it up myself! I will return to Mama D's and plan on trying more of their food! read more

Mama D's - Yummers! The perfect pepper and egg. - Italian Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Quite disappointed! I ordered the ribeye steak sandwich on garlic toast w/onion rings. For starters I'm so glad I asked to have mayo added cause babbbeeeee when I say dry I mean DRY! I have NEVER had a ribeye steak that was not only dry and tough but; membrane that made it impossible to eat! Not to mentioned it had more lettuce than any thing. Now let's talk about the garlic toast! More like hoagie bread grilled. I've heard the Italian Beef sandwich is good but of course these are the same individuals who recommended this place. The 1-star is solely bc of the pretty Christmas tree as well as the service. But the steak sandwich - forget about it... read more

Mama D's - Membrane removed from "ribeye" yea right! - Italian Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Alway consistently good. The owner Joe is a pleasure to work with. Italian beef, gyros, hot dogs, All Good!! Love Mama D's!!! read more

Solid spot for a great Italian Beef in the burbs or even the whole chicagoland area for that matter. Servings are massive, seriously the 9" will have you feeling full for 2 days, and prices are decent. Fries are also cooked to perfection. Just be prepared to wait if you are ordering at the counter, especially during peak times. Food is cooked fresh, which is a good thing, but does require a little waiting. But let me tell you.... well worth it! read more

Hidden gem. The location: Has tv with basketball going, free WiFi (I was able to get some work done), and cool rocky balboa collection. The food: Had a double burger and fries. The burger is huge and for a great price. Fries are super crispy and perfectly salted. The staff: Walk in and am greeted by a very nice staff member. Brought my food out to me when didn't need to and offered to clean up after me. Will be coming here a lot. Food was so good read more

Mama D's - the front of a restaurant - Italian Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

This place has the BEST Italian beef sandwich I've ever had. I've also had the meatball sandwich and the breaded steak sandwiches, which are also really good. Great price, great food. I got a tray of sandwiches for a party and everyone loved them - I also had their hot giardiniera (had to look up how to spell that!) and that was top-notch as well. read more

The food is decent. Beefs are really good and I do love their cheese fries. The only thing I'd like to complain about is pickup order times. Any amount I order they say "10 minutes". It is never 10 minutes more like double or triple the time. Just a heads up when your picking up food. read more

Beefs were pretty good the 9" is plenty of food 9" Beef & sausage combo is huge and plenty spicy with the giardiniera and the sausage Jalapeño poppers were just ok Over $40 for 3 sandwiches & 1 side is a bit much for lunch read more

Italian beef was good would return to try other items Homemade Italian Beef Sandwich read more

Awful experience, ordered a pickup order. Show up at the pickup time, the food wasn't ready for another 35 minutes. People running the place incoherent, and the food was terrible too. read more

Beef sandwich is unreal!! So fresh and yummy better than most who shall remain unnamed!

Great food. Good selection at a fair price. Beef sandwiches are like being in Chicago.

Went there with my husband. I ordered a Gyro and he a hotdog and chili cheese fries. There was just enough cucumber sauce and the onions was cut and not long and stringy like other restaurants do. Excellent!!! According to my husband, the chili cheese dog could used some chopped onions. All in all, I personally would recommend this place . The inside give a laid back vibe , with the pop culture wall art . The employees are helpful, kind and professional. If your looking for not only chili cheese hot dog or a gyro, but, some great Italian comfort food , come on over to Mama D's . read more

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Best Italian Beef around! I make sure to visit this place every time I am back home. They have great and friendly service and fantastic food. Make sure to check this place our if you are looking for a quality meal! read more

I'm always excited to learn of an Italian beef place I haven't tried yet. Sometimes you strike gold in out-of-the-way places. That was my hope with Mama D's. The space inside the restaurant/take out place is open and airy (it's a corner spot in a strip). The young woman working the counter was quite pleasant on the Friday evening of my party's visit. We all got Italian beefs, and waited for our orders to see how they would stack up. Not particularly well was the verdict. The beef didn't have a lot of flavor to my tastebuds - it didn't taste of garlic or much of anything else. It was perfectly serviceable, but nothing more. The giardiniera was good. The frozen crinkle fries were what you'd expect. If I lived in Lemont, I'd probably come here from time to time. It's decent. I don't think I'd recommend making any sort of special drive for the beef, though. read more

Mama D's - 6" Italian beef - Italian Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

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Mama D's has probably the best beef in the area. The sandwich was a little thin but was still jam packed with deliciousness. I asked for it dipped and it was really wet. Just how I like it. The bread held up perfectly and the beef was steaming hot. With just the right amount of hot peppers. Makes for a very well put beef sandwich. It is a little far from where I'm usually at, so I won't go out of my way to get one, but when I'm in the area I'll always stop in to get me a beef. read more

Mama D's - Beef. Dipped. Hot. - Italian Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Don't bother using them if you are planning for catering for the holidays. Claim they are booked up. Disappointing. Have used them in the past. Never again. read more

Exceptional beef sandwich and exceptional service by the owner. I've had all sorts of beef sandwiches from all sorts of places in the Chicagoland area but this place rules I love the beef sandwich here it's always flavorful and high-quality, you guys rock brother read more

Solid and delicious Italian beef, definitely a favorite hangover cure. So my review is only based on this one sandwich. I've eaten it there, I've had it delivered and the quality is super consistent. read more

If you like your Italian Beef Dipped AND love garlic, this might be the best dipped Italian Beef sandwich in northeastern Illinois. The only reason this is better (for me) than Mr. Beef in Homer Glen is the GARLIC. Otherwise, Mr. Beef is TOPS. If Garlic is a food group, this is the ONE Italian Beef sandwich for you. Oh, the 1980s decor (movie posters, music, etc.) makes this a fun place to stop in for some eats. Patronize this place. read more

Mama D's - Dipped (juicy) Italian Beef sweet. Garlic is great! - Italian Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

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Their Italian beef is absolutely phenomenal it's a must-have with their hot peppers it's definitely one of the best beef sandwiches I've ever had and I'll try them from all over the the city. read more

The best beef sandwich in the Chicago area hands down. My personal favorite. All other good there very good as well.

Want to support local small businesses and understand these times are tough . But this is third and last visit . First two visits were on Sundays . Both times , multiple menu items were not available ( including Italian bread used for many sandwich items) Apparently they restock inventory on Monday. Third time, I picked up my order and halfway home I noticed multiple items missing from the order . Not worth the hassle . Other similar businesses in the area have it more together . Sorry Mama D"s. read more

I love their beef! As a North sider, we seldom make our way this far South. My kid plays volleyball, so we find ourselves @ Alliance from time to time and this is our go to spot. Kid also likes the fries here, which seem like ordinary bagged frozen, but they seem to fry them just right to get that perfect crisp snap. Brought the Mrs last trip and she asked if they could do a Char Dog. While they acknowledged it, they really didn't do a TRUE char dog. Overall a great small spot with great beef(a must) and plenty of parking read more

The food here is always good. We've been ordering carry out and really enjoy their menu!

For those of you that like Italian beef, you have to try Mana D'S in Lemont. It is the best beef and believe me I have tried a lot. Before Mama D'S I was a big fan of Portillo's but this is hands down the best and reasonably priced. They have a large menu and everything we have had so far is great. You can thank me later. read more

Amazing hot dogs and gyros! The owner has good taste in movies, considering his poster selection.

Food is good but inconsistent. Ordered the lemon chicken for catering and it was ice cold which indicated it can been cooked hours before the scheduled pickup time and just let to sit out. Could not serve at party to guests on time - had to warm it all up. Never had this problem before with this place but will not be back due to this. read more

It's everything you want and tasty sandwiches, Italian food and other just good stuff. It's not really fancy but it tastes good.

We usually order from them on UberEats! Their food is always super delicious, delivery is always super fast, and we have never run into an order that was wrong or tasted badly. We usually get their Chicago dogs + fries and it's one of the few places where their delivery doesn't have soggy fries from sitting long. Everything is very fresh and I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Great Italian beef! I've been here 3 times and ordered a beef dipped with hot giardinierra all 3 times. It has been consistently awesome every time. The juice is flavorful, peppers are tasty and plentiful, and it's an ample sized sandwich. Better than Mr Beef in my opinion. I can't speak for any other items on the menu besides beef and water. My only decision upon arrival is whether to get the 6" or 9" beef. Maybe I'll try the breaded steak some day? read more