Original Maxwell Street — Restaurant in West Chicago Township

I would highly recommend anyone who can visibly be seen while walking down a pitch black alley avoid this place after dark.

I've only heard that the food is amazing. I know that the service is awesome. The employees are always on their game and rarely ever make mistakes.

But the parking lot is a disaster area, always dirty, entering and exiting when there are more than a few customers is a nightmare.

And if you are not able to visibly trace your ancestry to Africa, and you try to pick up food here at night time, it's very likely you will be stared at like an outsider unwelcome by the people picking up their own food.

This is not true all the time. And this is not true of everyone.

Simply put, the last time I was here picking up food, someone reached over my shoulder and grabbed the bag of food I was picking up. They tried to steal it by snagging it and running away. I was prepared for almost anything, including this scenario. Before he could actually get a really good grip on it, I had the actual bag physically locked down.

As you can see by my profile picture, I am Caucasian. I am actually Native American and white. I do not mean in any way to disparage anyone who works here nor anyone who shops here. But during certain days, during certain times, when crowds gather, rambunctious individuals may choose to become bullies and thieves. It's up to their own individual morality and greed. It's up to whether they're desperate enough to risk someone fighting them off to defend their own purchased meal.

I was able to hold my own but someone less prepared would likely have been injured or terrified. So please be aware that you have to be on full alert if the...

The food tastes great, my problem is everytime you order more than 2 things and you're not there watching them cook they forget stuff. I can honestly say there hasn't been one time I've ordered off a food app like GrubHub or door dash that they have not missed something from order. I just don't get it. You would think if someone is ordering like $50-$60 worth of food they would take time to make sure everything is there. Not these guys. I'm honestly surprised they are still allowed to do business with the food delivery apps. There has never been one time that I haven't had to submit a refund request. Whoever the manager is or the owner of this location really needs to rethink his staff here. Well at least the night shift because those guys honestly don't give a you know what if your order is right or has...

The Original Maxwell Beef Polish in Chico off the 290

I recently visited The Original Maxwell Beef Polish in Chico off the 290 and had an amazing experience. I ordered a polish with everything on it, along with greasy fries and cheese sauce. The polish was the star of the show—perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor.

The fried pork chop was decent but could have used a bit more seasoning to really stand out. However, the overall meal was fantastic, and the customer service was top-notch.

One fun note: be prepared to tip the friendly onlookers, or you might feel like you’re getting "robbed"—just kidding! The atmosphere adds to the charm, and the food is definitely worth it. Great food, great service, and an all-around...