When I heard about a joint known for its pork chop sandwiches, I was intrigued but also skeptical. Would the pork chop be tender enough to work in a sandwich? The answer is absolutely. This is one magnificent sandwich. The pork chop is indeed super tender and super flavorful, and it's enhanced by the copious sautéed onions. The soft, fresh bread is the perfect vehicle for the whole thing. Oh, and the included fries are excellent, as well. I really, truly wish we had places like this in Canada. It's just so different and so good. read more

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Does anyone else love to just drive by MWS and just enjoy the smell? If you know- you know. I do, I have my whole life and outside of just talking about how good it smells - it's equally a consistent/good fast food spot. This is cash only(atm inside) walk up to window/order type of spot. I believe it's also open 24/7, great for a light night eat - especially if you've had a beer or two lol. Service is fast, food is standard in pricing and above all - the food is good. Is this the best hot dogs/burgers in Chicago - nope. What it does do is give you the same good experience time and time again, and that's why I'll always come back if I'm feeling a greasier/filling type of meal! read more

Maxwells never disappoints. Been coming to Chicago a long time. Always have to stop at Maxwells. We get just about everything on the menu, but my favorite is the pork chop sandwich. Service is always excellent and fast. You walk up maybe get to talk to others but they move fast. Love them!! read more

Maxwell Street Depot - Pork chop sandwich!! - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were told we must give this place as try before Portillo so here we are. This place is cash only, no indoor/outdoor seating. Strictly a take out place. I had the polish sandwich and it was very good. Service is very fast. Once ordered we got our food within minutes. read more

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Love going to Maxwell's and have been going there ever since I was a kid! My favorite item is definitely the fish sandwich, and yes the 5-10 minute wait is worth it. I'm also a fan of the cheeseburger with grilled onions. The service is always quick and very friendly. They have been raising their prices little by little every year, but I totally get it since everything comes with fries and everywhere is getting pricier. The ambiance is just a simple food stand where you park and grab your food. It is 24 hours, so you can get your fix whenever! read more

Excellent polish sausage. Check your order as they forgot to give us fries. We ordered four sandwiches. We also got two orders of the banana pudding. Also very good. read more

I've been coming here for years. We always bring our out of town visitors here. They are open 24 hours. I get the cheeseburger with fries and hot peppers every time. There's nothing like a simple cheeseburger with the mound of grilled onions and mustard. It's awesome coming here on a summertime Chi night and chowing down on your food outside the car then driving back north you get a lovely view of downtown Chicago lights. read more

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Pork chop sandwich rules! Fast speedy service with quality greasy food to go! Safe area to stop at 3am

Really good hot dogs with onions and a Jalapeño. Each meal comes with fries! The fries were good too read more

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Been wanting to try this place out for a while now. Finally made it in. Service is great. They work quick and efficient. They're also very friendly. Price is very reasonable and the food will fill you up. I ordered a polish and a pork chop sandwich. The pork chop sandwich was very tasty. The pork chop was very tender and flavorful. I wasn't a big fan of their polish dog. It had no snap and tasty a little mushy. I'm glad I finally gave this place a try. I certainly won't be going out of my way to come here, but if I'm ever an the area, I might be down grab me some pork chop sandwiches. read more

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No flavor. I have been wanting to try this place forever. So I finally gave it a shot and was pretty disappointed. I got the cheeseburger and fry combo, which was $5.30 with tax when writing this. They are fast with the service, but that is about it. It your looking for cheap drunk food this would be the place. I will stick with Jim's, because they are always a solid place and never disappoint. read more

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Simply the best pork chop and polish in Chicago even the fish sandwich but takes 5-10 min to fry so yea lol please don't go to Jim's or maxwells anywhere else in the city this is the best. The service is great they won't talk to u or baby u it's old school greatness. Yes it's the south side but a great area read more

Can't go wrong at Maxwell Street. Their polish sausage, hot dogs, and pizza puffs are delicious. There isn't really an area to stand and eat in the winter but seems to be in the summer. Basic Maxwell street location and nice to visit this one before/after Sox games. The guys working move quickly and are friendly read more

Polish and double cheeseburger everytime, hold the onions! The men are always great to chat with.

I veered away from the Pork Chop sandwich but I did get the Polish Sausage. There was no better end to a night out after many nights out besides a cheap encased meat. 6.25 for a Polish sausage and fries, and a can of soda, the fries come with the sandwich and the soda is an extra dollar-I also 'sprung' for the extra onions and peppers, because it was time to splurge. I wasn't sure about the fries but it was actually pretty good and the sausage was pretty good AND quick. I thought there would be a small wait, but it was wrapped up immediately and we ate it right then and there. We brought an out of country guest who loved it as the perfect end to HIS end of night festivities as well. read more

Maxwell Street Depot - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Maxwell Street especially this location was my staple growing up and it still is. They still only take cash only and the smells of the fresh sweet onions still come out of this hot dog stand. I used to live in the city and would always get a hamburger and hot dog which always came with fries per order. The onions are so good especially they are so sweet. At times I have order the bone-in pork chop sandwich but whenever I am in the city limits, I will try to come here if possible. read more

If you are looking for a traditional polish dog or a pork sandwich then look no further fellow Yelpers. The food here is bar none the BEST Chicago has to offer... be sure to order a side of peppers. This place is a must go when in the Windy City. So let it be said... So let it be EATEN read more

Stopped in there tonight at 8:30 PM place my order went into the heated section where there is a countertop to my food. No one in the place saw crumbs everywhere all over the countertop and was told you cannot eat your food in here. There are no signs posted. Covid is over,What is their deal people stay away. Food is mediocre and plenty of other places in the neighborhood to get much better food. read more

Cool spot to go to. They have an off-street parking lot which isn't usually too crowded. It's a nice alternative to Jim's Original, a little less foot and automotive traffic. The orders are processed quickly so you can keep it breezy and moving along. I prefer to have mine in the car while the food is still piping hot. I mean like, who likes cold fries? I come for the Maxwell Street Polish, but I don't mind occasionally adding a pork chop sandwich, Chicago dog and fries along with a can of soda pop to wash it all down. Returning to the parking lot, you may also notice the pizza place where you can grab a quick slice if you're so inclined. Located in the Bridgeport area, I've always found it to be a good safe spot for a quick snack while returning from the Westside medical district or the South West Loop before re-entering the 'hood, because sometimes a brotha just wants a quiet place to knosh in peace. read more

My lovely friend and I were on a self-guided walking tour of Bridgeport on a crisp and sunny Sunday, and we were looking for a bit of sustenance so that we could continue our discovery of new sites in the city during the wonderful weekend that is Open House Chicago. I confess that I am not that familiar with Bridgeport, so nearly everything looked new to me (other than going to the occasional Sox game over the years). We sensed the allure of grilled onions in the air, and we wandered into Maxwell Street Depot on 31st Street. This humble joint is open 24 hours, and a steady stream of customers drove into the parking lot in search of a quick bite around noontime. The sign proclaims the "famous pork chop sandwich" - and also states that all sandwiches come with an order of fries, so you cannot deny that this is a pretty good deal. I ate a Polish sausage with a pile of grilled onions on it, and my lovely friend ordered the fish sandwich. I generally love grilled onions, but whether it is at the ballpark or at a hot dog stand, it seems like the grilled onions on a Polish sausage always disappoint my taste buds - Go figure. There is a small counter where you can stand up and eat your food - otherwise some peeps were seen eating in their cars, or just drove off with their orders. They are cash only, and there is an ATM in the corner. Our food served as a decent lunch and did its job as a stopover meal, so after eating we were on our way to do some more walking and sightseeing. read more

definition of fast food! went in and went out. food quality is dcent as well same with the prices! read more

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For your 24 hour crave! I've been coming here for longer than I can remember and I will definitely recommend. I would say if polish sausage is your jam then maybe go to Jim's original closer to downtown. The pork chop is my favorite, make sure you get everything which means grilled onions and mustard. Fries are tasty with salt sprinkled on. Throw a little salt on your chop as well. Request the hot sport peppers for a little acidic pop to your salty and greasy deliciousness. Ok, I'll stop now! Enjoy. read more

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Visited here on a nice sunny day with a craving for Maxwells. I haven't had it in a while. My boyfriend and I ordered 2 hotdogs, a dbl hotdog, and 2 cheeseburgers. The order came with fries which was great. The food was okay. I felt like the onions didn't add much flavor to either the hotdog or burger. The food was prepared just as we were making the order which is a plus. read more

This place is what's happening in Chicago buy a couple polishes,chop sandwiches burgers. This place is the shit and best thing it will not definitely give you the shits! read more

I live close and go when I get drunk. I always just get fries because it comes with a side of fries and I'm vegetarian lol. Big fan tho & my friends love it too read more

Tasty, affordable, fast, come here for a quick delicious hot dog or sandwich. Nothing fancy (they don't try to be), just good food!

Sometimes the best place to get food is not the big restaurants like Portillo's, its the small places like these that should be called as the best. I remember my order always, 2 Polishes for 10 dollars for a Solid and fulfilling dinner. Food is always great here. Whether or not you get some stuff here that I don't get, polishes will always be what it is known for. read more

They always get my order wrong. Missing cheese, onions, or fries. The fish would be burnt too. It shouldn't be that hard to serve a fast food sandwich. read more

Amazing place for a Polish after a White Sox victory!!! The onions and sport peppers on the polish sausage is the only way to go!! read more

Maxwell Street Depot - Is a hot dog a sandwich??? - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Walked over a couple of blocks after the white Sox game , first time to visit city so wasn't sure what to expect walking. Luckily there was a lot of people walking the same direction and it was late at night. No sense of danger while walking in these streets. We ordered the original sausage dog it was pretty good. They add grilled onions and mustards simple but very filling. And great price. 4 dogs 4 drinks and 4 fries 30 bucks. Not bad at all when ur used to paying 80 - 120 for dinner. Staff was friendly. The only bad thing I guess is the dining area was closed and there are signs posted you can't eat outside near the restaurant. So we walked a bit and stopped along side the street and ate. Definitely recommend. read more

Great late night spot with friends! Would recommend going as a group because the area might be a little sus so late at night. Very good drunk food and open all the time. Good comes out super fast and is very cheap. You can get the pork shop sandwich boneless which is very nice and great polish dogs. read more

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The 5 stars are for the Polish sausage + fries that I got. WOW. SO GOOD. The price was irresistible and the deliciousness ... my goodness. I had it around 1am and I just wolfed it down after my first bite, despite my normal distaste for late night eating. (I actually had to wait about 20 minutes because we were driving home and it was impolite to eat it when the driver couldn't. I fidgeted the whole time; it smelled so amazing). Everyone recommended the pork chop sandwich, but I saw the words "Polish sausage" and I couldn't resist. I didn't get any cheese on it, but I did get everything else. Absolutely perfect. We put the fries in the oven and put salt & pepper over them to make them extra crispy and tasty. Exactly what it needed :) I tried the pork chop sandwich, but I was quite underwhelmed. I'm also not a big fan of things with bone because I'm a lazy eater, but I found out that you can order it boneless! :O read more

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This is an amazing hole-in-wall (historical) restaurant. Open 24/7 week around from corner from the Chicago White Sox stadium. I had the bacon and egg w/o cheese I must say I was surprised don't need lettuce, tomatoes, nor mayo. This sandwich was so good. With the order fries, and hot peppers are served with along with your food. Must have CASH, not cards! The hot dog and pork chop sandwich good as well according to my hubby! read more

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It was closed when I needed it to be open. Stay open late you lazy people.stop being lazy and closing early.

Summer in Chicago smells like Maxwell Street's grilled onions. It's a luring smell. So when I want some comfort food, I get a nice, greasy and grilled onion burger. The fries don't have salt either so if you are on a low sodium diet then that helps haha. If I'm feeling more like a pork chop, then I can definitely fill that craving. It's a good late night choice in the neighborhood! I recently saw them add a pizza sign next door. So I'm curious about how their pizza wil taste! read more

It's the absolute best greasy food joint you'll find in Bridgeport. Being an out of towner, I was surprised at how good the pork chop sandwich actually is. Great late night food spot! Open 24 hours! read more

Went here around 1:30 am to order some food. I was sitting in my car and saw one of the workers blowing his nose over and over. He went to the sink and rinsed his hands with ONLY water. Which is nasty! I sat there about ten minutes longer and he blew his nose again and this time never rinsed his hands at all. Another worker was wiping his face and nose on his shirt. A couple minutes later a couple walked in and they started cooking their food with no gloves or anything. Gross!!!! I immediately left without buying anything. read more

I was in Chicago for a day or so. And everyone was all, "You've got to eat some deep dish!" And I was all, "I've had cheese casseroles* before, I'm good." And they were all, "At least get a Chicago-style hot dog!" And I was all, "OK, whatever." But then we got drunk. And, our "Chicago-style hot dog" mission turned into an "any hot dog nearby" mission. So I ended up at Maxwell's, all ready to order a hot dog. But on the outside of the building, it reads: "Famous Pork Chop Sandwiches." How am I not going to order a famous pork chop sandwich? It's famous. That means these sandwiches are widely renowned. Of note to many. That's not just something you pass up. They can't just throw that up on the side of their building with nothing to back it up. (Can they?) The Bad News About the Famous Pork Chop Sandwich: -It's literally an unseasoned, leathery, bone-in, overcooked pork chop on a generic hamburger bun with generic yellow mustard and onions, and that's it. The Good News About the Famous Pork Chop Sandwich: -It's famous. -It makes for a perfect drunk snack, because... -It's ready in about 30 seconds. They already had them grilled. -It's CHEAP. With a bottle of water and fries (included), it's $4.90. -I didn't break my tooth on the bone. -When you're drunk, you don't mind getting famous pork chop sandwich all over your face as you eat it in about 2 minutes, standing up at the window. So I'm glad we ended up at Maxwell's, because now I'm basically famous by extension. But next time, I'll go with the less famous, but undoubtedly tastier Polish sausage. __________ *Please note that I am only disparaging Chicago pizza because: 1. I'm from NYC. You expect it, and I don't like to disappoint. 2. I'm pissed that I didn't have time to get any. I'll be back for it next time. And I'll love it. read more

Sometimes, you just gotta. Sometimes you're drunk/tired/kidnapped and you find yourself eating cased meat on the side of the road at umpteen o'clock. Sometimes you'll make a selection and realize that the only crucial part of the meal to concentrate on is the strawberry Sunkist (and sometimes you'll buy a 12-pack at the grocery store afterward because that isht is GOOD). Sometimes you'll choose wisely and get a polish with mustard and onions because this isn't your first trip to the rodeo. Sometimes after you do all that, someone'll ask you: did it taste good? How the h do I know? Did you not read the above? If I was here, I was likely drunk/tired/kidnapped... and sometimes, you just gotta. And, for all who you who 'discovered' a bone-in pork chop sandwich on a bun at the Depot... PLEASE get yourselves to the South. Any mid-sized city will do. You'll find plenty of these beauts and you'll come to understand a.) why they're awesome and b.) why you never go front-teeth first into one of these bad boys. read more

This place doesn't even need a review but I decided to leave one anyway. Its a Chicago legend. Pure unadultered Chicago late night drunk food at its finest. I've been visiting during the wee hours for four years after getting off of work. Always the same two Hispanic guys working through the night. Very friendly . very clean and very Chicago. read more

Maxwell Street Depot - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois