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    Poor Boy

    4.1 (98 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Frank L.

    Poor Boy is a nice place to get lunch in Maywood, and definitely a great place for lunch if you're on your way to Brookfield Zoo down the street. The Italian beef sandwiches are great, and the gyro platter is massive and delicious as well. They give you a ton of food, and the service is friendly. There isn't a bad thing on the menu, it's all great and much cheaper than eating at the zoo. It's very small inside for dine in but definitely a nice quick, fresh fast food place to check out. Highly recommended.

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    Anne R.

    I wish I had a photo of that hot beef sandwich. Better than any "Po'Boy" I ever had in New Orleans. Perfect combination of sliced beef, peppers, onions, and some sausage. Getting dipped in au jus, I thought it might be a mess to eat after it was wrapped up for take out, but it soaked perfectly into the bread and meat and was the perfect texture without falling apart on the ride home. Shoestring fries are fried to a soft and mushy texture (which I personally like- but you may not if you want crunchy.)

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    4 months ago

    Horrible! Burger undercooked and laughed when I told him I got sick. No offer to make it right!

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    2 years ago

    My first stop every time I visit Chicago. Tasty, fresh food with great prices. Love it here.

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    10 months ago

    no description needed it's amazing. amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing. great service and nice workers.

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    4 years ago

    Excellent Turkey Submarine and Italian Beef. A must go and try you would be pleased for sure!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Food pretty Ok. Greasy spoon. Not friendly staff, at all. Hot dogs are decent. Beefs ok.

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    3 years ago

    The gyro sandwich was excellent! The fries were cooked just right. My wife and I will be returning

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    3 years ago

    They hook you up with fries!!!! I'll give it 10 stars. Great job boys!!!! No ketchup on hot dogs! Have a great meal!

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    5 years ago

    Best gyros... would hope hey bring back the pork souvlaki!!! Was surprised at how good everything was!!!

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    I always order their pastrami sandwich. It's very good and fast service. I have no complaints. A go to for American style food.

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