This was some really good and low cost food! I liked my cheese burger. And the hotdog was good too. I loved that fries came with each meal. Everything was seasoned well and it was super quick service. The staff was friendly as well. It's all to go, order at the window type place. read more

See all

I ordered the bone in fried pork chop sandwich with everything which was nothing but grilled onions and mustard and peppers on the side. I alway ordered fries and a drink... It was my first time having it and honestly it was a little bland for my liking but still good considering Im ordering this at midnight. It being bland is not a bad thing, I just wanted more flavor and the fries were unsalted which is fine by me. My usual to go item would be the maxwell polish but I decided to try something new... I would be back but in daylight hours.. just to sketchy at night read more

When the average price on the menu is $5.50 for a sandwich + fries, that's a great deal! I regularly get the boneless pork chop and polish sausage sandwiches. Everything comes with sweet, caramelized grilled onions, yellow mustard, and a pickled serano pepper on the side with perfectly cooked hand cut fries. OMS is every bit as good as anywhere else around the city, and far better than most! And where else can you get a sandwich + fries for only $5.50 + fries? Literally, NOWHERE, Period. If I'm nearby or know I'm going to be passing nearby, I schedule a visit. It's a shack with hole/window in the wall to place your order, pay for your order, and pick up your order. Service is always fast. And if you're not a jerk, the service is good. Most of the time, the service is good even for jerks. Food is ready hot and fast! read more

Staple Chicago polish sausage. You can only get the best in Chicago from this original location.

Classic! Great polish, and great Chicago dog With perfect fixings Love Maxwell Street since my Dad first took us in 1970's read more

Great street food quick food 24 hrs. Great for after bar door dash friendly.. you like quick food this the place read more

Original Maxwell Street - Menu - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome food been going there since I was a little kid. It's cash only!!! They have polishes burgers and pretty much quick foods

Chicago staple! It should be declared a land mark hahaha! One of my favorite places in Chicago! And bar none it is the best polish ever! Their sport peppers are the best. I don't know this but I feel like they have to be a cross between a jalapeño and sport pepper. It's got some kick! So good! They grill their onions to perfection. Just awesome! It's a hole in the wall. But that's what makes it so great! Service is hit or miss but never terribly. Not enough to complain. read more

Original Maxwell Street - Original Maxwell Street Polish - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is a joke. Don't buy from here! I had the pork chop sandwich and a polish sandwich. No mustard on either. Old, soggy, fries. And the reason I ordered from there was the hot peppers and I didn't get a single one. Ordered the polish sandwich and pork chop sandwich. Don't waste your money here. Go to Jim's on Union avenue. Way better! read more

This was a totally ripped off. Shit tastes like ass,soggy nasty fries. Small ass burrito and the burgers tasted nasty asf. Never buy from here especially on Uber Eats it's a scam. read more

Great food n fast you will not be mad grill burgers, and all poses on fire really is a place to go to

Great food and service. Ordered the polish & fries. The polish microwaved nicely to eat later..the fries not so much. Days before I ordered from another "Maxwell Street" location and this location tasted 100 times better including the fries and it was even cheaper. I would highly suggest this location over any other location. read more

When it's 2am and you are drunk go get 2 steak tacos from here. You won't be disappointed. Fries are tasteful also. And they get you in and out of there. read more

Local, fast-food fare with all the Chicago-friendly accompaniments. I recommend the "Original Maxwell Street Polish" with mustard and grilled onions. No modification necessary. Good value, convenient location and open 24/7. I would not advise venturing to this side of town outside of peak dining hours at night if not familiar with the West Garfield Park neighborhood. There are some beautiful, tourist-friendly attractions (e.g. Conservatory, etc.) along with some areas that may be troublesome for an outsider. Be sure to hedge against risk when considering your late night bites, just as all of us locals do regardless of the zip code. read more

Original Maxwell Street - MENU #OriginalMaxwellStreet #IgniteHospitalityChicago #AntonioQ312 #LocalGuides #OnGoogleMaps #YelpChicago © 2017 Antonio Quintana. - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

I have frequented this place for about 4 years because I've loved their polishes and bone-in pork chops. However, about 2 months ago I was hospitalized for severe food poisoning which was easily traced back to two polishes I had purchased from here and eaten soon afterwards. My doctor said it was probably the onions, which I had ordered with an extra amount. I suspect that some of the onions weren't rotated adequately and sat on their grill too long. I would rather believe that hypothesis instead of workers failing to practice proper hygiene. I can't convince myself to ever go back. Great flavor, bad results! read more

The pork chop sandwich is the reason why I come here. But be sure to ask them to put BBQ sauce on it. They put mustard sauce on it, but there's nothing like bbq sauce to put a zing on this sandwich. It comes with fries. Bring cash. They also sell eggplant and chicken Parmesan sandwiches and BIG slices of pizza. read more

The food is always great and the service is quick. The transactions are painless and affordable.

You are not a Chicagoan if you have not indulged in the sin that is "Maxwells." With so many locations dotted throughout the city, this is our go to spot when the liquor in our system needs a contender - grease! Since I try to stray away from pork and beef, I normally go with a chicken taco or a chicken sandwich. It honestly shouldnt matter because Im pretty sure everything is cooked together. At this location though, I wont lie - be careful! lol During the day, you really dont have any worries, but if you will be coming here at night, especially after club hours, be cognizant of your surrounds, dont flash cash, dont leave your car doors open with valuables laying out, and dont just linger. Other than that, you'll be fine. Have fun clogging your arteries and enjoy! (Almost ashamed to be the Duchess of this place *shrug*) read more

It's not often that I use "Greasy Spoon" as a colloquial term, however in the case of the Original Maxwell Street locations, you kinda have to. By definition; a small, cheap diner specializing in fried foods typically serving a high fat high calorie menu...BINGO! This place is in perpetual motion, 24 hours a day...everyday! You only appreciate the reality of this is while standing in line. The line never ends. There is no concept of time, day of the week, sunrise or sunset...it' just another day to make a transaction, food for money. The consistency is what keeps you coming back... you develop a craving for the Polish Sausage and more importantly a need to interact with the unique Maxwell Street Experience. This is were it ends. NOTE: No spoiler explanation! read more

Original Maxwell Street - Signature Sammy...Maxwell Polish - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Ordered some early morning treats! The cheeseburger was godly, best cheeseburger I've had in awhile. Burrito is pretty lackluster as it's full of the worst cuts of fatty beef & they are mostly fat. The polish was good as well, but outshined by the burger. Everything is packed nice & neat so there's no mess with any of the food. read more

Powerful stuff. This is a delicious place for lunch or dinner. The grilled onions are delicious. The sausage is perfect. This is the place to come for great food, great service, and wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend this place for delicious food. read more

I went to the famous Original Maxwell Street for a pork chop sandwich and hot dog. The dog was tasteless and the pork chop tasted old and dry. Upon picking up my order I asked for a couple of extra napkins and the food server literally threw a couple of napkins my way and stated sarcastically "Here...thanks for the tip". First of all I didn't appreciate his attitude,and, if you have to ask for a tip you don't deserve one. When I went to UIC this place was pretty good but I can think of a lot of other places to give someone my money for a quick and tastier bite w/o the attitude. They have really gone downhill. Needless to say I won't return again. read more

The food truck was on our campus today. They only had three employees working. They were working soooooo slow. It's not like they had a lot on there menu. Not everyone has an hour lunch break. I would not recommend booking them for a large company. Then on top of that the food was crap and had a horrible selection of pop. read more

You can smell the grilled onions from 290 when you're driving with the windows down in the summertime! Exit at Independence Ave. and on the south side of 290, 24 hours a day, here lies the gate to the best polish sausage you'll find in Chicago. Hidden in a heap of grilled onions lie several cooked polish sausages waiting on a hot grill to be served on a soft bun with sport peppers and mustard. Juicy, flavorful, the grease squirts in your mouth...*Homer Simpson drool*...it's like a cigarette after sex...a cold beer after mowing the lawn...seeing Flanders lose. Anyhow, despite the destruction and ruin that Maxwell Street has seen (thank you, sterile University Village for ruining another great Chicago tradition), another Chicago gem still holds ground. Yes, Jim's Original is stil there at Roosevelt/94, but for how long? The richies from their overpriced new condos have already been complaining about the onion smell. I simply can't stand the sight of the new Maxwell St., which is why I have been frequenting this location for many years. And frankly, the fries are better here! I swear, they must use red potatoes... Like I said, you can smell this from the freeway, and it a'int the nasty smell of McDonalds! (or Taco Bell) read more

This place use to serve pretty good food. The polishes are not the same. They are smaller, and not very good. The fish sandwiches have changed. They are 2 pieces of fish about the size of small chicken strips on a small bun. As far as the price., u get less food, but have to pay the same or more. read more

If you are from Chicago, or one of it's surrounding burbs and you don't know what Maxwell's is- there is something seriously wrong with you, and you don't deserve to be call a Chicagoan ha j/k....No but really- I know some of you people were sheltered most of your life and never traveled south of Chicago's mason dixon line- Addison....If you want to break out of your shell and do some exploring travel to Maxwell's...they are in most of the major 'hoods' (Humboldt Park, East Garfield, Roseland, Riverdale), or you can visit the location right off Roosevelt. Maxwell's are famous for cheap eats- mainly polishes and hot dogs, however they also have hamburgers, pork chops, and chicken sandwiches on their outdoor menus. Remember every sandwich comes with fries- which IMO are very good. So if you ever fill adventourous and want to get a late night treat or mid day lunch- keep Maxwell's in mind. ; ) read more

Brown bagging it at the south side but inside this bag is not a cold 40 oz. bottle of Old Style instead a real beauty of Chicago sloppiness, a perfect imperfection! Stacked unevenly with layers of yellow cheese oozing out the sides, caramelized onions, beef and topped with a white bun that probably has not a single ounce of fiber! This ugly duckling I speak of is a Maxwell's triple cheeseburger, biting into one of these brings back memories of an old Polaroid of my father working at one of these joints stacking bags of frozen fries! Or the memory of how he would come home after working his night shifts at Maxwells holding brown bags almost see-through from the grease full of goodies. We would share the ultimate breakfast of champions. Aside from the personal memory-lane trips this edible provided me; it is nonetheless a true delicious piece of Chicago street food. With it's 24hour services feeds and aids the drunk at night, or the hungover in the early mornings. It's cheap and reasonable pricing helps the Chicago middle-class man take out his entire family for a meal; or the local bum make better use of his change. At the end of the day Maxwell Street might seem like an ordinary burger spot to some, but it's all about understanding the delicacy, exquisiteness, and daintiness behind a not so "gourmet" burger joint. It's about finding beauty in the "ugly" and as the cliche quote goes "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" or in this case of the burger holder. read more

Original Maxwell Street - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So while we're here we're going around to try various iconic Chicago foods. This is a walk-up, cash-only joint that sells hot dogs, Polishes, etc. For the real city experience a woman tried to beg money off us while we decided, and a after she left a man came in announcing all she wanted was some mf'ing dope. XD We got a Polish and a hot dog and split them, along with included fries. My impression of everything was that it was a little overcooked, the Polish with that "dark" taste, the fries hard and crunchy. It was all dirt cheap, though, so I can't complain too much. Overall we liked Jim's Original better. read more

This is one of those Chicago institutions that every Chicagoan knows away and every visitor must try. If u don't like onions then this is not the place for you. Lol this place has that great Chicago cheap eat. It puts the greasy in greasy spoon. This is how polishes are supposed to taste and how fries are supposed to be served. The cheapest and most satisfying meal you will have after a night out with friends. Great for a late night filling or a post drinking bite. The area is pretty sketchy but u can run into the most random people ever. Everyone is so friendly and fast that you will have no problem getting your grub and going. Key not-try everything-it's all good! read more

Original Maxwell Street - Good ol polish and fries $3 - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hit up this restaurant on the way back to the suburbs while visiting in Chicago. My friend and I ordered a hot dog and polish to go. First of all the prices were extremely affordable and each came with an order of fries. The fries were a little too greasy for my taste, but I can't complain if they were giving them with their amazing dogs and sausage. The hot dog is what you would expect to find from a place in Chicago, it was great. The polish sausage came with some onions and had a great taste to it. I would visit again if I needed to grab a bite to eat on my way out of the city. While the fries were not for me, I thought the hot dog and polish sausage were great and hit the spot. read more

This Chicago classic has to be experienced to believe how outstanding fast food can taste! When I say fast, I mean you will be eating moments after you order. I recommend the breaded porkchop sandwitch. It comes with grilled onions and a special chipotle sause that tastes amazing. Every sandwitch comes with fries and the prices are cheap so its easy on the wallet too. Its hard to pass by this late night pit stop right off highway 290 at Independance St. exit on the way home without ordering a quick bite. read more

Original Maxwell Street - Breaded Porkchop Sandwich with Fries - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

2 stars for the worst burrito I ever had. I should have got a polish. Legitimately garbage burrito it shouldn't be on the menu.

the best hot dogs around, mustard and onions only please. the fries they give with all hot dogs and sandwiches are always so fresh. try the porkchop sandwich you'll be happy and they now have boneless chop sandwiches. i had a burger from there today just because i wasnt in the mood for anything else and i always try and remember i dont really like the burgers! i should've just stuck with a boneless chop sandwich. i dont think anything here is over $2.50 which is great! its open 24hours so this is the drunken pit stop before heading home, screw that flash taco place ;) read more

I'm from California, but even I know wsup about inner-city Chicago DOGS I was tempted to buy a hotdog from a food cart at Millenium park, but let's be real here.... you can't settle for less ESPECIALLY when you're from out of town. GOTTA GET IN if you want the GOOD STUFF NAM SAYING!? My buddies and I drove 40 minutes into the city from the hotel we were staying at for the mofrigGIN MAXWELLS Got there around 2AM... Soon as I get there, I see the hot dog man hollering at some female customer ordering from the window, and another drunken chick walking around barefoot. Stand in line for my dog, barefooted drunken chick moves in front of me and hollers at none other than... yes, me... Your friendly Californian Asian. HAHA I let her order before me and another girl starts shouting "FATHER SON AND HOLY SPIRIT!" as she receives her hotdog n fries. I yell "COME ON!" because I'm a pentecostal Christian like that and I know WSUP! Alla SUDDEN I GOT TWO ladies hollering at me and the hotdog man is IMPRESSED -- "IS THEY REALLY WITH YOU?" he asks. HAHAAH i TOSS MY HEAD BACK AND LAUGHHH ASIAN MAN GOT GAME? PRAISE THE LAWWWDDDD ANYWAYS I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH I PAID FOR IT BUT IT WAS LESS THAN $5. I GOT FRIES, A GREASY ASS POLISH DOG WITH GRILLED ONIONS N SPORT PEPPERS, AND A BIG O BOTTLE A WATER. FOR LESS THAN $5 MY BAD CHICAGO. MY FRIGGIN BAD. What can you get for less than $5 these days? A car wash? A tooth brush? A blended drink from starbucks? TO PUT IT SHORT, NOT MUCH!... LET ALONE A GREASY ASS HOT DOG WITH THE GOODS AT 2AM IN THE MORNING WITH LADIES HOLLERING AT YOU LEFT AND RIGHT (LITERALLY) I LOVE YOU MAXWELLS A CHICAGO-NATIVE WARNED ME ABOUT THE DIARRHEA IN THE MORNING. SHE WASNT WRONG BUT THOSE 15 MINUTES IN THE BATHROOM WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY EAT MAXWELLS. YOLO! YOL--MOFRIGGIN--O! UNLESS YOU BELIEVE IN THE FATHER SON AND HOLY SPIRIT! HALLELUJAH! GET ITTTTTT read more

If Maxwell's doesn't scream Chicago I don't know what does. I have never had cravings for a food like I have for their polishes. There's nothing like a late night ride to the city for a greasy ball of fries and a charred polish with the most flavorful grilled onions - IN THE WORLD...and no I'm not over exaggerating. I'm as serious as the heart attack you may encounter after downing some of the delectable items that grace the menu at Maxwell's. I wasn't even turned off when I went there to cure a late night craving and I found a bum with one bloody eye picking through the garbage and eating left overs. I can't even blame the guy...the food is that damn good. So next time your riding down 290 and you are wondering what is missing in your life...stop in at Maxwell's and you'll soon find out. read more

Ugh i know this place is like CHICAGO STAPLE....but i hate that I can smell what I ate all over my body the next day just gross.

Ok bare with me as I delve into the importance of this review. Never is there a more necessary culinary experience as when you've had a few cocktails and need food NOW!!!! Nothing seems to satisfy the stomach demons like a Maxwell Street polish and fries. Yes it smells and yes it's greasy and yes you'll smell in the morning, but for that fleeting moment when your body just wants a savory, filling awesome late night treat there's nothing like it. I am using this particular location because it's the location I frequent most however they're nearly all the same. Having attended UIC in the early 90's I spent countless hours hanging out in "Jew Town" before the University took over through eminent domain. There's truly a history to this culinary staple and it will live on in your sweat for days afterward. ENJOY!!!! read more

The food was not fresh at all.. the onions were all mushy and the fries tasted really bad..

It's what it looks like. No haute cuisine. Hot dogs. Polish. Fries. Good food for late night outings. Visited United Center? Late night outing in downtown? When driving back to the burbs, grab a bite to eat. Cash only. Good food. read more

Great for students, you get a polish dog and fries for $4.20 and you get a free can of pop if you show you student ID. Their burgers and other items are good too and you will be craving there polish sausage after you had it for the first time. read more