This is the greatest restaurant for Italian Beef/Gyros/Burgers you name it. The gyros portion is enough to feed two normal people. I eat a lot and I barely finish it. Portillo's gets more fame in the Chicago land area but this place takes dynamite, C4, and a Solid Snake launched RPG to Portillo's and blows it out of the flipping water. The food is so good here I wish all of my friends could try it at least once. The food is always fresh and the portions and price are very reasonable. I always visit here when I go back home and you see tons of firefighters/cops/factory workers that are grateful to have a good meal that fills them up and doesn't break the wallet. If you live within 20 miles of this place you need to go. read more

So. Tasty! Three of us came here for a late dinner, and we do not regret it. Total, we had a burger, a gyro, and a meatball sandwich, and all were fantastic! The food was a little greasy for my tummy, but for a once in a while type of thing (or someone with a stronger stomach), this place is perfect. The menu is huge, the service was fast, the food was delicious, and we were very, very pleased (trust me, making all three of us happy is not an easy task). We will definitely be back; I can't wait to introduce this place to more people! read more

I've been coming here since they opened... Over 15 years now. The place may not look like much from the outside, but the service and food is too notch. This is a family owned business and the family who owns it is a wonderful one. They've always greeted me with a smile and they ask how I've been. One of the sons even often remembers my order-- and I don't go that frequently anymore! You just can't ask for better service and people. The food is always a good price and a more than generous helping. I will add a tip: if you get the fries be sure to ask for salt. There doesn't seem to ever be any on them, but they are happy to provide it. read more

The food was great and even the service was great, but the restaurant itself needs a major overhaul. The girl that was taking all of the orders and working drive thru clearly actually enjoys her job and the regulars she serves. She was really nice an enthusiastic. I ordered the chicken kabob dinner which was fanTASTIC. We used to get the kabob plates at Kabobs in west Dundee but since they changed to Jimmys, we have been missing our usuals. The dinner came with rice, potatoes, pita bread, and chicken mixed with peppers and onions. We actually waited over fifteen minutes for our food. Which was starting to get irritating as it almost felt like they forgot about us. There were at least ten orders after ours that got their food before we did. I'm not sure honesty what the entire hold up was but I do feel it was worth it. I could understand some of it probably actually came from what we ordered as it was all freshly grilled chicken with peppers and onions, but I'm thinking the wait should have been at least a little shorter. The worst part of the entire visit wasn't the wait, though, it was the entire interior of the restaurant. Sticky everywhere. Everything I touched was sticky. My feet stuck to the floor. And it was just overall very grubby. I saw a lady go into the bathroom and walk right back out and tell her friend she would go elsewhere because it was gross. The air in the restaurant is very irritating to the eyes because of the smoke and grease from the grills. This is a good place with good food, but the interior is SO off putting. Next time we would definitely go through the drive thru and park. Especially if it requires a 15+ minute wait. We will definitely return, but you can tell by the past THREE YEARS of reviews that the interior has been a common complaint. For a place this good that's this popular, you would think they would care enough to at least keep it clean if not updated. read more

Can't beat the price and quality of food and the speedy service. We go here quite often and look forward to going back.

I've worked on the west side of Elgin for a number of years, and Jesters definitely has the typical Chicagoland lunch fare down pat. Great gyros, beef and fries. However...unfortunately it stops at the food. As much as I like their food, I just cannot get past the restaurant itself anymore. The building is in serious, serious need of a major remodel. The lack of updating doesn't just mean it looks dated, but rather the lobby is quite honestly dirty. Therefore, the slightly lower rating reflects this. I love a local dive as much as the next person, but I draw the line at basic cleanliness of tables and chairs. I really hope that they can turn this aspect around, because they do make a great product. read more

Great food and great service. Jester's never disappoints and is a place we like to order from often.

As as local Elginite I have been eating here for years so my review might be just a tad biased. That being said, I have eaten at plenty of other restaurants in the last 30+ years as well. So far over the years I have eaten the Gyros, Greek Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Gyros Salad, Cheeseburger, Soup, Rice Pudding, Shish-Ka-Bob, Chicken Ka-Bob, Ribs, Greek Chicken, Chicken Breast Sandwich, Greek Fries, Spinach Pie, Oven Browned Potato, Garlic Bread, Rice, Chicken Gyros & Rib Eye Steak Sandwich. I have not been truly disappointed with anything I have ever eaten there. My only recommendation would be to have better buns for the Cheeseburger. I have usually aten my food there there or I called ahead and picked it up to go, I have never used the drive-thru, the place is always packed, which is always a good sign at restaurants. read more

This is like 3rd time at jesters and everytime my gyro sandwich was huge and delicious also got a mozzarella sticks which were good also. Definitely be back. Would recommend gyro for sure read more

Excellent food. I loved their Italian Beef - different than the other places I have gone to. Everything is homemade and the quality is excellent. My wife got the Gyro - best one I have ever tasted. Gyros often are dry but this one was super moist and the whole package was top notch. My 11 year old son ate 2 hot dogs and some of his fries - they give you plenty of fries to share (in my opinion you can split a side of fries between 2 people, easily). This place is not like Portillos - it is really like a Greek diner as they offer a massive menu and my only issue was that I could not figure out how to settle on one item for my meal. I could live at their doorstep! read more

This place has the BEST FOOD , BEST SERVICE ! They catered my daughter's grad party . My guests kept coming for more !

Vey good Italian beefs ....The Pizza Puff was perfect! Fries Delicious! read more

Jester's Fast Food - Ordered pizza puff and chzy beef with hot peppers dipped amazing! - Fast Food Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Gyro gyro gyro...... good meat, a little heavy on the cucumber sauce but all in all good. Getting only 3 starts for 2 reasons: 1. Tomatoes were the last fresh I've ever seen. 2. Fountain drink machine is located in the worst spot in the joint, like seriously this cat's trying to get on that raspberry ice tea to wash down his chow. Fries were on the little over par range. Next time gotta try the hot dogs too see if this place is the real deal. read more

Alright- this five stars is a five star for a fast food location- I absolutely love this place as a local fast food joint. I've been here twice now- once I had a fantastic gyro, and the other time I had a delicious burger. I would happily eat either of them again, and will plan to go here again if I have a craving for some delicious bad for me food. The fries are great, the onion rings great, the coleslaw was different, but quite good. I also love the service- everyone who works here is very friendly and pleasant, and the work quickly to make the food fresh- mine is always piping hot, and they run it right out to your car. I would highly recommend this place when you are craving some "junk" food- burgers, hot dogs, gyros, etc. read more

My first time Jesters and the Gyro & fries was delicious. Can't wait to try their other sandwiches

Chicken kabob fantastic. Pieces of spiced chicken, green peppers and onions in chunks, rice is like a pilaf and comes with 4 triangles of pita bread and a side of tzaziki (small cup). Love the family run business. The guys know good customer service. Drive-thru window is where you order, don't wait at the menu. read more

I had the chicken kabob and fries! The food took forever but I would go back because for $10 I had a drink, monstrous amount of fries and chicken kabobs with onions and green peppers. I was so full I felt like I was going to explode. There were many options on the menu. There were gyros, burgers, and Mexican food. So much to choose from! Not the cleanest but still tasty. read more

Amazing place. Great service, great food. Always service with a smile. Their gyros are the stuff of legend. Practically as big as your head.

JESTERS IS THE PLACE TO BE! If you love Chicago joints with Vienna beef and authentic gyros, this is the place you want to go eat. The food is always super hot and fresh when you receive it, either inside or going to the drive thru. The Gyros Meal are great and like other people say, the portion is big enough for two people and every time I get one its PERFECT, there is a consistency to this place that I love, that I know whatever I order, its going to be made fresh and its going to come out hot and good. I recommend you and I recommend all my friends to go here as this place is simply the best. I live in West Dundee, I will always drive past Maxwells Hot Dogs(which has horrible food that comes out cold, and have horrible service) to go to Jesters, as there is no other real competition in the area~ read more

Long time customer. Food is always consistently good. Really appreciate a family owned business that is part of the fabric of the community. When waiting for food to be prepped you can tell all of the customers are repeat. Glad they made it through the past year. Real gyros from the spit, excellent burgers and rib dinners. read more

I had the ribtip they were so good. The bbq sauce is the best. If you get their fries get a side of their bbq sauce yum. My buddy got the gyoro I tried the authentic meat out of this world. My husband got the cheesy beef wow no skimping on cheese or meat. I love this place every time I get something new every time it taste out of this world. The owner also is so friendly. He brought our food to us and askwd if it was good. Nice guy. I want to try the desserts next time. read more

I have been there 3 times and each time it had to the gyros burrito. The combination of gyros and fajita onions and green bell peppers in a flour tortilla with juices is an odd but so delicious blend. The hot temperature as you bite into the burrito makes the flavors pop. - Presentation. The place is very much your neighborhood burger and ALL place. Booths you squeeze into and ALL. - Flavor is the reason I go back - Price is a little high by a $1 or $2 from other places Overall, wide variety of options for most folks, even my wife finds something that's veggie. read more

Jester's is a top notch fast food restaurant. They are a tightly run family business. I have never had bad food, they go out of their way to accommodate your order and have fresh delicious homemade Greek favorites. Also the prices are as good or better than the Big box restaurants. Almost always have leftovers as portions are large. Enjoy!!! read more

I absolutely love this place! It is family owned and the guys really take the time to make sure everything is exactly how you want it. The food is fresh and the owners remember you and welcome you back and they're very sincere. And their breakfast is delicious. read more

So we came here today while going out grocery shopping because we had a taste for hot dogs...and I'm so glad we did! We were originally looking for a place called Goodfella's that we found on here but I think they are closed because they were no where to be found! So it is just your everyday Greek owned hot dod/gyros/beef/fried goodness places. We each had a couple of hot dogs...my only complaint is that the buns are not steamed or heated up at all so they were very "bready" instead of just sticking to the bun. And the highlight of our shared meal was the pizza puff!! It was SO delicious...that alone gets like 22 stars!!! DELICIOUS!! So needless to say...we will be going back to try other, I'm sure, delicious items off their pretty extensive menu! Can't wait to go back!! =] read more

Awww Jesters! From the owner with his awesome Greek accent and genuine smile, to his kids who work there also and always ask me how Im doing, to the rest of their staff....I freakin love Jesters. Sometimes a little too much. I have been known to eat here at least twice a week. So the good stuff, the food-HUGE menu, and I haven't tried everything, but you will find more choices if you go inside vs. the drive thru. Yes the drive thru speaker doesn't work and yes, you may have to pull forward to wait for your order, but its defin worth the wait, and it makes for a personalized experience, not a big deal. My faves are the Chicken Ceasar Salad, which is to die for with lettuce, green peppers, hard boiled egg, bacon, homemade croutons, onion, mushrooms...its awesome and always freshly made. Although not your typical 'ceasar' salad, its one of my fave salads anywhere. I also love their gyros (very authentic and they put the sauce in the gyro vs. giving it to you on the side, though i'm sure you could ask for that) and they have Greek Fries (not on the menu) with fries, lemon juice and feta and oregano, freakin amazing. My husband loves their Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.Their fish sandwich is very good too. The soups are wonderful, homemade, go on a Tuesday for their lemon rice chicken soup, its just so delicious. I could go on and on about this place. My only complaint is the buns can get soggy which I hate but really, thats minor compared to the other great elements of Jesters. They always make me feel like a member of their great big Greek family and I love coming here. Its worth the extra 5 lbs, every time. read more

Love this place. First off it is the only place to get a decent italian beef or combo in Rockford. Their gyros sandie and platter not only dominates both Tom and Jerry's and Uncle Nick's but it also spits in their faces and sleeps with their women, that is how good it is. Go, go now, hurry! read more

Wow! Great gyros and Greek salad. Just a couple small things: the tomatoes were a little underripe, and would've liked pepperoni peppers (instead of eggs) like most Greek salads have, but other than that, superb! I was super impressed how friendly the staff was. They even gave my dogs a treat through the drive-up window. That always scores high marks in my book. We will definitely go back! read more

Great food & the Greek Family managing are the best. Always got smiles & friendly service. We've been customers since they opened. The Hot Dogs are pure Chicago style but they will make it any way you like, with a smile! Highly recommend this for excellent fast food cuisine! They also have choice Greek fare, as well! read more

Love this place,they have excellent gyros and out door seating. I would suggest coming here for lunch dinner and breakfast. The food is good and comes out fast read more

I am reluctant to give a fast food restaurant five stars, but if you are comparing apples-to-apples, this is as good as it gets. I have been coming to Jesters since I moved into the area 10 years ago. It is a family run business and it is a very nice family. I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered here. I used to primarily order the gyro sandwich. They introduced a gyro wrap that is out of this world. It is so much food that I can't order fries with it. I have to talk myself out of eating there every day. It's still fast food and not a health plate, but when you feel like indulging yourself, this is the place to go. Do yourself a favor and give Jesters a try. read more

I rarely take the time to eat at Fast Food places ever since I started Yelp. But I just had to drop by and see what the ruckus was about. It is close to my school too which calls for an adventure with school friends! Service: You order your food and you wait for your food to be ready. The staff smiles and are courteous to customers. A step above most fast food joints that don't even smile haha. Atmosphere: My least favorite part about this place is how much this place needs a remodeling or refurnishing. Don't take a date here, Do take some friends out here for group lunch. Even then, the seating arrangements with the tables are a tad awkward and uncomfortable. The decorations need fresh coats of paint. Having a Jester theme that looks like it is withering away makes for a kinda creepy atmosphere. I also get the quivers when seating and tables are unnaturally moist. Food: I have tried a bunch of items on the menu for my tongue to reach a verdict. Considering the menu prices I feel that this place is on par with Portillo's with a much cheaper price tag. They do fast food right with their golden fries and tender meats. I haven't been disappointed by anything yet besides how flat or too strong the soda syrup is. Seriously guys, get on that! If you have never been to Portillo's, just know that the food is up there on standards. A couple of my favorites items are the Rotisserie Chicken and Hot Dogs. The Rotisserie chicken is much better than the ones you buy in Grocery Markets and come with so many side dishes. You have a variety of seasonings to choose from too! And this places Hot Dogs are up to par with Chicago's! I am not the biggest hot dog fan, but for $2 a hot dog, I'll bite. The portions are definitely filling and above and beyond most fast food places. Even the toppings for burgers and hot dogs are generous! Besides the less than stellar atmosphere, I would definitely come to Jester's every now and then. The food is hot and plentiful with great taste. Call me crazy, but would honestly go here over Portillo's just for how much cheaper it is with rivaling quality in food. read more

Popped in after reading the positive reviews and so glad I did. I couldn't decide between the beef and the gyro so got both. Beef was very good, nice flavor and good amount of meat. The gyro was awesome. One of the best I've ever had. Liked the crinkle fries as well. Wife said chicken gyro was very good. Will be back for sure. read more

Average food, average staff, average cleanliness. But, absolutely THE BEST Tzatziki sauce I have had! Not sure what they put in it, but it is worth getting a gyro just for this sauce! I won't go out of my way to come here, but if I am in the area and in the mood for a gyro, I won't hesitate to stop. read more

Yuuuummmm!!! Everything I have ordered from this place has been delish!! I keep going back just for their Euros. They are always very friendly and prompt. read more

Best gyros' ever!! Plus the jester melt is to die for. Very good catering prices. :-) Gotta love it; Only thing I dislike is how you have to wait when you're getting your food; they need more parking. I guess the wait is fine though lol because they make everything fresh it's just dragging when you're starving!! mmm hmmm read more

Everything is really good and fresh. Try the chicken gyro or any chicken sandwich. I also love the chicken Caesar wrap. Ruben is a good choice too! read more

Best place for fast good around the elgin area. Service is so friendly and quick, the atmosphere is exactly what you would want at a greasy spoon type joint, and the food is delicious. Best meals to get are the gyro meal and the chicken kabob plate. Their burgers and hot dogs are great, but I always order the Greek plates when I go, they pair well with the French fries. This was the favor wit place for my soccer team to go after home games and for good reason. Amazing food and great service. read more

Favorite place to grab a quick bite in the city of Elgin!! Friendly family, food is made to order AND you can get breakfast anytime. The chicken tenders, pizza puff and broiled fish (with American cheese) are to die for. I am absolutely addicted! I call them up and they have my order ready within 15 minutes, I slide by the pick up window, and grab my grub. They have treats for my dog even, I love this place. Keep on cookin!! read more

Just a run of the mill Greek ran restaurant. Food is great. I suggest getting the shush kabobs, takes longer to make but well worth it. I've never received a wrong order or had something missing from one in over 7 years. Usually pick up but they have a TV going for people eating in. Menu delivers a good amount of food for the picky eaters. read more