Maize + Mash

This was my first time here at Maize + Mash. The decor is modern with a touch of vintage flair, in that, it looks similar to a converted restaurant that you would find in Pilsen area of Chicago. The food was delicious but the menu was limited, I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with roasted Brussel sprouts, wings topped with bourbon BBQ sauce were delicious. Their drinks is what people come here for, specialty cocktails were tasty, alot of them are bourbon based, however, they didnt seem to have Woodford Reserve. I went with the Mezcal Club Level Access,service was excellent. Would I drive to Glen Elyn from the city again to come here? Maybe not. Although, I would stop in again if ever in the area for a quick bite & drink.

This is the first time I have been to the restaurant. The special of the day was $1 wings but you had to order a minimum of four. The burger was surprisingly good. Cooked well and tasty. The salmon salad was very good. The server forgot to bring refills that we asked for on our drinks. He was a little absent. The atmosphere was good. a little loud but it's a bar......I would go back again.

Really great dinner spot in downtown Glen Ellyn! The cauliflower tots and arancini apps were both delicious. For dinner I had the short rib grilled cheese with a side of gumbo. It was the perfect winter comfort food pairing. Don’t sleep on this place.

Firstly, the fried chicken bao was absolutely amazing. Would definitely recommend ordering that as an appetizer. The arancini's were a close runner up and also very good. The shawarma bowl was a very good choice for dinner. Very filling and great flavor. Will be returning here in the near future.

Food was quite decent, flavors and variety was good, though meat heavy. Dessert was a disappointment. Cocktails were good. Servers forgot about us for the most part - but to their defense, the place was full and the wait staff was overwhelmed. Well decorated bar atmosphere

It makes sense this place is nearly 5 stars. Great food, fantastic atmosphere and cocktails, and friendly service. We sat early (6ish) on a Monday and it was getting PACKED just after we got there. Salads were big and tasty. Had the buffalo cauliflower too. Parking isn't the best, but worth checking out for sure. We'll be back.

We have been here quite a few times over the last 2 years and loved the food every time. We came in on a Tuesday night recently and my wife and I ordered some food which we did not feel like tasted like the usual. The assistant manager (Bri - If I did not mishear her name) was the nicest person. She not only did not charge us for the food but also gave us a gift card to use next time. This is how people should be and this is why we will most definitely come back here. Thank you, Bri! 😊

Great selection of bourbon and food was delicious. If only they’d turn the sound on for the bears games.

I had an amazing time here at Maize + Mash! The food was just amazing and the drinks were splendid too! The service was nice and very quick. The ambiance was relaxed and elegant in some way. 5 stars.

Hubby and I stopped at Maize & Mash for a late lunch today. Always good food and cocktails at this restaurant. We chose to sit at the bar. The bartender provided good service and was engaging. We started out with bourbon drinks. I had the special this month called These Aren't Pillows, which a percentage went to Toys for Tots. Hubby had an old fashioned and also the Nashville hot chicken sandwich topped with an egg with truffle fries for lunch. I had a salmon salad with bacon, pears and parmesan cheese dressed with a rosemary garlic vinaigrette. So yum! I've been here a few times and always enjoy what I get to eat and drink. I definitely recommend it.

Food: all the food was delicious. I came with three other girlfriends so we could try each other's dishes. One order the shrimp and grits, the other chicken Shawarma, another a steak, while I ordered the Gumbo. Everything was delicious! All my friends completed their meals. I was pretty close but the portions were large enough to share if needed. 5/5 Service: we did have reservations for the restaurant and good thing since it was pretty packed from the tables to the bar. I made reservations online, if you are going on a busy weekend night like us. The service,however, was a little slow. We arrived at 6:50 and stayed until 9:30 due to the server not checking in on us as much as we would have liked. I didn't mind too much since we didn't have solid plans afterwards but if you are planning another reservation after this spot--I would say give yourself a solid 2.5 to 3 hours there. 4/5 Ambiance: beautiful spot. I like the mix of being a little upscale but kind of like a sports bar because they do have tvs on the right wall. Smaller space, but moody inside. They do have outdoor sitting but it was limited. 5/5 Overall: 14/15. I would go here again!

Was really impressed with the food here! Some intriguing menu options mixed in with some classics. Would certainly come back here. Lunch service was packed on a Wednesday which was encouraging to see. The gumbo had a nice generous portion. Good flavor (a tad salty) but I'd still order it again. The Mac n cheese was a great side choice for the short rib grilled cheese. The short rib was super tender and very juicy. Job well done, Maize + Mash!

This spot could not be more my speed! I visited on a Wednesday afternoon with a party of 6. The inside is dark and moody with a metal ceiling, dark paints, rustic wood tables, and industrial lighting. The menu offers a mix of elevated bar food and bbq favorites. Their drink menu is bourbon strong but offers variety for the vodka, gin, etc drinkers. Our group had two rounds of drinks to try quite a few which was nice. My favorites were the Missing Summer (smokey, bright, spice finish), Season With Your Heart (fruity, sweet, not too gin-like), and the Old Fashioned. For bites, we also shared quite a bit. I loved the Arancini (slight heat finish, savory, soft), Cauliflower Tots (sauce is separate on the plate), Cheese Curds (surprisingly loved the sauce with this), and do NOT skip out on the Truffle Fry Side! The pricing was a bit of a premium and they do not offer a happy hour nor weekday deals. I definitely recommend sharing to try a little of a lot. I would certainly come back to enjoy more as their drink and food menu rotates! Note: We were charged a $15 outside dessert fee for bringing in cupcakes.

Maize + Mash is fun spot with a nice ambiance, good food and drink and friendly service. The decor is whimsical (see if you can spot the painting of actor Alan Rickman as an army general when you walk in). The space is nice and spacious but still managed to feel cozy. We started with cocktails and I got the February cocktail which had conversations hearts in it. Despite how it sounds it wasn't overly sweet and was a fun drink. For our starter we got the poutine which was so delicious. The portions are very generous here so I got a cup of the gumbo with truffle fries and that was plenty for me. My companions burger, fish and chips and grilled cheese all looked great too. Would definitely recommend and would be happy to return.

Overall, the food was good! The side salad was fresh, and I appreciate they make their own dressings and condiments. I ordered a side salad and added an a la carte veggie patty (I'm limited to vegan options) instead of ordering a burger with the bun, feta, and slaw. The homemade veggie burger patty was very yummy, a little mushy. The cilantro lime dressing was scrumptious. The side salad itself was $6, so very affordable. They did add the veggie patty as a $9 upcharge (!!!) and rang it up as the same as adding chicken a la carte, which was a little surprising and made it the same price as ordering the burger itself, which came with all the toppings and bun, plus a side. We weren't too thrilled about that and were taken off guard a little. The service was just ok. It's also very loud and cramped inside. We were there on a Friday night, so understandable, but it didn't make for the most pleasant dining experience with people standing right next to your table. I'd go on a weekday, or perhaps to try out the outdoor seating in the summer.

Unbelievable! We wandered in for lunch and were delighted to find this cute bistro. The staff was welcoming and the place was hopping! I cannot put into words how wonderful the food was! I ordered the shrimp and grits. It intrigued me as they were served with pickled peppers and a brown butter sauce. My mouth is watering even thinking about it! My friend had a sandwich and fries. Very good fries! The server was sweet and accommodating. Service was on the slow side, but given the bistro was full, the bartender and her were the only front if the house employees, we gave them grace. They were even bussing the tables! A must stop when in downtown Glen Ellyn.

For the better part of 3 years, the only significant place I associated with Glen Ellyn was Common Good Cocktail House (amazing for drinks if you've never been!). Typically after drinks, my wife and I would look up restaurants in the area, and while Maize + Mash always pops up on that list, we've somehow managed to always choose something different, at least up until our most recent visit. Shareables: Short Rib Poutine (Chef's Pick) Mussels Entrees: Salmon Salad Mushroom + Truffle Pasta (not pictured) Louisiana Seafood Gumbo (Chef's Pick) I like how Maize + Mash has a curated menu without an overwhelming amount of options and has one selected "Chef's Pick" for each section (appetizer, salad, burger/sandwiches, and entrees). We ended up picking two of these Chef's choice options as indicated above. To sum it up, almost everything was fantastic. The short rib poutine was as expected. The mussels were really large and satisfying. I didn't have the salmon salad but the two guests that did said it was delicious and properly cooked. The mushroom + truffle pasta was exactly what I would want in a well made pasta dish. My only gripe was unfortunately with the seafood gumbo. Both my friend and I each ordered our own seafood gumbo entree and ended up sharing the same sentiment in that it was just too salty. Bear in mind though that gumbos are not my favorite thing. I knew going into it, it would be a risk and that over saltiness is a common complaint I have with this type of dish. However, the "Chef's Pick" selection put me over the fence and I tried it anyways. Unfortunately, it didn't change my mind about gumbos. But because everything else was so good, I would gladly come back. Also a quick shout-out to the service - one of the food runners brought out the wrong salad to our table without us realizing it. When they caught their mistake, they gave us the correct salad on top of the mistake dish. Props to them for that!

We visited Maize + Mash several times (once for dinner with kids and family, once for cocktails at the bar, just women) over a weekend in Glen Ellyn. Two different experiences and both were excellent! Servers are incredibly kind and attentive. The menu is diverse, portions are large, and YUM how I appreciate a vinaigrette selection like their salads have. Music is nice but not too loud. This is a great place, I wouldn't be surprised if they chose to expand to neighboring towns!!

Met up with friends here for a Sunday lunch. To preface, we are vegetarians. We had a couple options but not many. For apps, we ordered cheese curds and cauliflower tots. I loved the variety of sauces we were served with the cauliflower tots, made the dish stand out. Cheese curds came out hot and melty with a crispy exterior. The entire table enjoyed these a lot! For mains, we settled on a veggie burger and shawarma bowl (subbed veggie patty for protein). The veggie patty was house-made & I appreciated that very much instead of the usual beyond/impossible options. The veggie patty had great flavor and texture! Truffle fries and mac & cheese for shared sides. Portion sizes for sides were much smaller than expected. Overall, food was decent. Service was good. Restaurant was quiet and had a laid-back, intimate interior.

Wonderful place. Great vibe. Amazing cocktails. The bartender was great. Only had appetizers and they were quality. Give this place a try.

Made reservations last Thursday. We were quickly greeted and seated. Avery the server was great. We ordered the short rib poutine and the Maize burger. The poutine was on point, fries were very crispy, curds melted, great flavor on short ribs braise. The burger was just as good. Perfect over easy egg on top and the burger was perfectly cooked to our order. Very chill vibe will def be back.

Love the cozy feel of this place. Have only been there for lunch but the salad I had was excellent. I usually don't like ordering salad because they can be a lot of lettuce with whatever other ingredients thrown on top. This was excellent. Great combinations and just enough of everything to make it filling and tasty. Service was VERY good.

Service was excellent with staff checking in often. Ambiance is classy yet cozy. Food had bold Southern flavors. Value is fair for the quality.

Edit: I'm updating my review to 4 stars, because the owner, James, reached out to me and went above and beyond with rectifying the situation. Not only was he incredibly kind and helpful through the situation, he went the extra mile to ensure that my most recent experience with the restaurant didn't end on a bad note. Thank you, James! Your amazing customer service means everything. My waiter spilled someone else's red wine on my white sweater and didn't offer any reconciliation for it. He asked if I wanted him to try to dab it out with the same napkin that he used to clean the rest of the wine with. There was no resolution, barely any apology. Although, I never expect any compensation, it would've been nice. I've worked in the service industry, and the courteous thing to do was at least comp something. I was given the full bill as if nothing happened, not even an additional apology. It was just me with my (hopefully) salvageable sweater stained with red wine. In hindsight, I wish I had gotten a manager involved but it was a busy Saturday night and I truly didn't want to be there another minute. I wanted to give the waiter the opportunity to make it right knowing that it was an accident. I accept the fact that comped items aren't mandatory and I still ate my meal so I didn't mind paying for it but I'm still appalled at the fact I saw him go to the back and chat it up with his coworkers as if this wasn't his fault. The experience was bad enough for me to want to give 1 star, however, I added another one because my drinks were good.

We finally got to try Maize & Mash a few weekends ago and it was delicious...from the drinks to the food. I stuck with cocktails that night and loved the Lady in the Purple Dress. I also tried their blueberry special of the month and while good - Lady was better. I could easily go thru all their cocktail list! For food - we started with the Nashville Chicken Baos and they were good. I liked the uniqueness of the baos and the flavoring was perfect. For entrees, we got the gumbo and lomo saltado. Both were delicious. I loved my skirt steak and the fries stayed nice and crispy in the dish - w/o becoming soggy from the sauces - which is not an easy task. As for ambience - I am extremely grateful to have been able to sit outside on the front patio. The inside - even at 5 pm is very loud. You can't even have a good conversation w/o yelling. I've read that the upstairs might be more quiet - not sure. Food / Drink - wise we would be back quickly but as the winter months come - not sure b/c of the noise inside.

Bolognese was tasty. Bread pudding was dry & burnt like hell! Had to cut that off bottom. Shouldn't let that go out of the kitchen.

Great food and service. We went in on a Friday and were lucky enough to sit at the cozy second floor. All food was delicious, especially the Brussels and the cocktails! Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Came here for a date night and it was the perfect spot ! They have lots of great cocktails to choose from for starters and they seem to rotate seasonally . Great selection of appetizers , we started with the arancini and the sauce that was with them was full of flavor and spice ! We got the fish and chips and the steak dinner and both were generous portions with lots if flavor . We ended with the beignets and wow ! amazing!

My husband and I had a solid dinner at Maize and Mash on a weeknight- and the place was hopping. Typically when I go to this brand I am at Burger Local in Geneva, so it was fun to try another establishment. I started with the cocktail of the month- I like trying new things and that they donate some of the proceeds each month. The ambiance is nice in the restaurant- kind of a high end sports bar feel. Our server was attentive and had helpful suggestions which was nice. We got the short rib poutine starter which was delicious and stick to your ribs comfort food. From there we each got a burger- I got the local and my husband got the Maize and Mash- both were messy and delicious and cooked how we wanted. I don't live near here, but if I did I'd definitely come back.

We enjoyed our drinks, the shrimp and grits, service, and the ambiance! Unfortunately the rest of the food was just ok. We also ordered the mussels which has too strong of a flavor from the sausage and the portion was quite small. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was highly recommended by our waitress and it was mediocre at best. Also ordered the chicken thigh couscous hummus bowl and that was not great. The gumbo was decent. The burrata and beet salad (added chicken) was tasty. Enjoyed our time, but for the price we paid there, we wish we had home elsewhere to have better food.

We came here for lunch with our young son after our original plans got impacted. The service here was excellent, with very attentive staff who were also very amenable to children. While the food was good, it wasn't so great to justify the fairly high prices. The cheese curds are a must have, but the shawarma bowl and veggie burger left more to be desired. While we likely won't return, we're glad we tried it!

Found this cute little spot after visiting the arboretum. I was starving so I chowed! Craft cocktails were great, I enjoyed the Sacred Sage and hubby had the One is Company, Two is a Pear. We had the short rib poutine, we already ate half of it before I remembered to take a pic. Not quite like traditional poutine but still good none the less. I enjoyed the special of barramundi. Pretty light and definitely not fishy. He had the short rib grilled cheese with a side of Mac and cheese. Carla took care of us, she was friendly and let us enjoy if lunch but was there when we needed her. My always something is, when I checked out the menu before we went I saw Charcuterie but it wasn't on the menu when we got there. I was kinda looking forward to that and it would have been much lighter than the poutine but I get things happen, slight bummer.

Great space with very good service. Make a reservation if you are going on weekend or Fri evening. Place gets full quickly. I went to the place a couple of times and had really good experience. They have a huge selection of drinks and a couple of mocktails. And they are all good. We have tried old-fashioned, mascal cocktails and a couple of other mocktails. The cauliflower tots appt is good but the main course version of it is not good. I love their veggie burger. Unlike most places, they make in-house patty, which is moist and tasty. Their truffle fries are really good. So as their elote. Elote was more garlicky, which I like. Beignets come with 3 balls and vanilla ice cream and sauces. It's really good.

Such a cute restaurant in Glen Ellyn with a nice vibe inside. The food was amazing and the portion was huge, shareable. Definitely order the cauliflower, won't be disappointed. The salad was also amazing. It is extra charge with protein of your choice which I thought the chicken was delicious. The service was also amazing. The waiter was kind and quick with our order which we loved. He didn't come at awkward moments to ask how the food was which was a plus to me lol. Definitely a cute place to visit for a cute date with anyone. The interior is intimate vibe.

Food was very tasty and fresh! Service was great! Ambiance was very welcoming however it was VERY stuffy on a hot summer day with very minimal air flow inside. I definitely be returning on a chilly autumn day

We decided to stop into maze and mash tonight where we sat at the bar and had good drinks and food. We went to watch the bears based on their Instagram story advertisement. The Brewers Dodgers game wasn't on even though the Bears were which is why we went there for their advertised dollar wings and $10 old fashioneds. They graciously put the playoff game and everything was great until we were asked to leave for the second time so they could close up shop in the bottom of the 9th with bases loaded. It was late in the fourth quarter of the bears game as well. We missed the end of both games and had to watch the Dodgers Brewers while walking to our car up the street on our cell phone. We missed the bears walk off field goal for the win on our way home. So - if you really want wings and to watch the bears game on Sunday or Monday don't bother going to maze and mash where you'll be asked to leave and not get to see the end of our local team pulling out a big win or the last batter in the bottom of the 9th in the NLCS Playoffs! Again good food and service nice ladies behind the bar but I would rather have 20$ drinks and full priced wings and see the very end of the games advertised on their Instagram story. I'm not even a huge sports guys but come on...

Very flavorful fresh fusion style food super dark romantic interior Can't say too much about service they were nice but I was there during work on my laptop so I did not interact much definitely worth a try here

Great cocktails and the food was fantastic!! We sat at the bar and had great service as well.

This place is a great addition to downtown Glen Ellyn. The service was very attentive and it was a cool atmosphere inside. I would give this place 3.5 stars because they messed my burger up. I asked for it medium rare and they cooked the heck out of it. No pink at all. But luckily the toppings on the burger (egg, grilled onion, bacon and aioli) made up for it. Looking back I should have sent the burger back because I don't have much patience for overcooking a burger at a nice restaurant. The broccolini side was so tasty! But the portion was very small. Would like to come back and try another one of their entrees. Hopefully they can redeem themselves.

Food is very good , nice vegetarian selection and the service is very good . It can get crowded , but they really move things along . Great liquor / drink selection too !

We ordered for takeout for our anniversary dinner. With two little kids, dining out as much as we would like doesn't happen. But I was excited to try Maize + Mash! Their online system is easy enough to use. On their site you can make all your selections and add any notes at the bottom. The one thing that wasn't the best was some of the choices you had to click were tough to get the bullet to select. It took us a few tries to get it right! The food was ready in 30 minutes. It was hot and waiting for me when I arrived. Now, I still had to get the food home and two little kids in bed before we could eat it, so some of the integrity was lost (I am not faulting them for that, I know that's on me!). The food was delicious none the less! The burger has great flavor. The fries are super crispy and salty. The cheese curds were an ample order and I enjoyed the dipping jam that came with them! My husband got a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. He's very aioli averse so he didn't have it on there. He said the sandwich needed a sauce though... so he will have to figure out how to sauce it on up next time! He enjoyed his food too. I would say the prices, portion size and quality were all great. I would definitely love to come in and try it all super fresh and hot as it's supposed to be next time!

My husband and I were exploring around the area and decided to give this place a shot. Wow, we were amazed! The food and drinks were delicious! We were glad we decided to try this place. Now we have a new area we can come in for dinner and drinks. Another great part is there's free parking near by. That's always a good plus for us.

Beet and burrata salad is something I am still thinking about a month later! We went twice in the span of several days. I didn't love the shawarma bowl- it was overpriced for the amount of food.

This place has been on my list to visit for some time now; I went on my 36th birthday. I was a little annoyed upon arriving because despite making a reservation, we still had to wait almost 15 min to be seated. Our server was nice enough but not very attentive. The restaurant was busy & noisy (on a Saturday evening, understandably) so that could have affected his attention to our table. I tried to get his attention 3x to ask for our check, & I quickly placed my payment on the edge of the table, only for him to walk directly past it 2x without grabbing it. Thankfully another server picked it up & quickly ran my card. The server also saw us get up to leave but didn't come over to thank us &/or say bye (& no he wasn't at another table attending to folks). The food was really delicious though.

I'm not a foodie - I don't go out of my way to go to particular restaurants - but this place is the exception. The Lomo Saltado is out of this world. Very chill environment, great service, to enjoy a meal with those you enjoy being with

This place was pretty busy today. I do like the atmosphere. It's really laid-back really nice. The food was good. You can share meals. I believe this is like the third time I've been here in four years and I never had an issue with the food. I definitely will go back. It's a really nice hangout place too with your girls.

Fairly small restaurant since it's in downtown glen ellyn. Must find parking in the downtown area. Sat at the bar. Short rib poutine fries ($17) were very tasty but a tad too salty. Entree fry portion. Gumbo ($33) was very flavorful and tasty. Very big portion. Truffle mushroom vegetarian pasta ($30) was very tasty with a tad too much salt too. Overall it was very good food (slightly on the saltier side) but def full of flavor. Very expensive tho!

Always amazing! Drinks are beautiful, food is consistently great! Staff is always so friendly, and we love coming as often as we can!

Strange, interesting, and absolutely delicious.  Right near the train in downtown Glen Ellyn, this place was pretty full when we got here Saturday night but still had some openings. Some outdoor seating in front but we sat inside, cool intimate interior. We got the chicken baos to start. The baos were super fluffy, had pickled veggies, very crispy chicken, tangy sauce. I got the Taste the Rainbow cocktail, which the waiter says was new and wild - it definitely was. Very gin forward fruit drink with a dollop of sherbert. A little crazy at first but made more sense as the sherbert melted. I got the Jerk Spiced Mahi Mahi. The tostones were fine but probably unnecessary. The rice and beans were just a vessel. The real star was the fish and the bitchin tamarind mole- like sauce on it. Very rich and fruity. My wife got the Eggplant + Burrata pasta with chicken. Sauce and cheese were really good. Normally pasta is just pasta, even home-made all the same. But this was in the 1% of pastas that was indescribably delicious and had a good, different texture. We shared the dark chocolate orange budino dessert. Dense and olive-oily cake. Weird and delicious. All of the protein we had was cooked perfectly. Moist and tasty, a feat for grilled chicken. Waiter was attentive and personable. It seems like the restaurant keeps trying new things, I love that, and can't wait to come back.

We came for lunch before and had a great meal but our dinner experience was so so. This place can get pretty busy so try to make reservations ahead of time or if you get lucky, sit at the bar like we did. They played sports games on TVs above the bar so that was cool. We started off with a few drinks, all of which were decent. Their craft cocktails were pretty good but weren't very strong (sadly haha) so I'd say get a mixed drink like vodka soda/whiskey coke if you want to get more bang out of your buck. Tuna poke - 4/5 stars Great appetizer if you're looking for something fresh, although I wish the portions were a tad bigger. The nuttiness from the macadamia was a nice touch Southern sandwich - 4/5 stars The chicken was nicely battered and crispy, maybe missing a little bit of seasoning but still tasty! The bacon and runny egg made it finger lickin gooood. But the star of the dish, and our whole meal, were the FRIES!!! Oh man. So perfectly fried, golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. And the cheese. I still think about these fries lol Wagyu flank steak - 2.5/5 stars Wagyu flank steak in mole rojo, cheesy sweet potato enchilada. Aghhh it pains me to say this, we had such high hopes but it was a very underwhelming dish. For a wagyu piece of meat, it was a bit tough and lean. I loveeee mole rojo and was well aware it would be sweet but the steak was lacking salt, and on top of the sweet potato enchiladas, it was just a very sweet dish overall. I'd probably say pass and try something else instead. The interior of the restaurant is really nice and modern, and it's even prettier during dinner time. Casual vibes, nothing extremely fancy, so this would be a great date night or to hang with friends. The customer service was better first time around but fair overall. The bartender accidentally knocked over my drink and was kind enough to offer a new one. We ended up getting charged for both drinks lol but luckily we caught it and they made the change so as always, make sure to double check your receipts. Beautiful and upbeat restaurant, worth giving a try!

Nice vibe, both downstairs and upstairs. Creative cocktails. Food was great. Our table had the cheese curds, burger, hot chicken sandwich, and short rib grilled cheese. Nice waiter.

Came here on the recommendation of my hair stylist and was pleasantly surprised by many things. First surprise, a Monday night around 6:30 or so and the place was packed!! It isn't a big place, but there is some seating outside and upstairs and all areas were busy. We ended up at the bar, as we didn't want to wait 30 minutes until a seat elsewhere opened. The inside was dark with greys, metals and woods permeating the small space. It felt very rustic chic, yet sophisticated at the same time. Facing the bar gave us a great view of their bar and their drink menu is massive with lots of whiskeys. We used the QR code on the table tent to view their menu and chose a pour of Macallan 12 Sherry Cask along with their cocktail of the month which was a banana infused rum, demerara syrup and muddled mango. Obviously the Macallan was good, the rum drink was also very good. It had good flavor and was very fruity. Their Local burger was a thick cut, perfectly cooked burger served open-faced on a toasted bun with carmelized onions, melted cheddar and a large piece of fresh romaine. I asked for a side of dill pickle aioli and that was a great complement to this burger, no ketchup needed. The star of the show was the fries. OH MY GOSH, the FRIES!!!! I went with the upcharge of the truffle fries with parmesan and they were so good! Thin, perfectly crispy, with some seasoning on them and then a good amount of parmesan. I was wanting great fries when I was looking for a restaurant on this night and M&M hit a home-run with these things! Hubby opted for a Maize & Mash burger which had bacon, caramelized onion, gruyere cheese, fried egg and dill pickle aioli. He also was blown away by the burger. He opted for the plain fries and those were also very crispy, seasoned well and really good! We ended the meal with the dark chocolate & orange budino. It was a pot of dark chocolate, kind of mousse-like, with whipped cream with a slice of the budino olive oil cake on the side topped with ctirus mascarpone, a bit of powedered sugar and orange zest. It was a perfect ending to a perfect meal. Not cheap, the bill was $80 w/o tip, with the burgers hitting around $17, but well worth the price if you want what tasted like a craft burger, with gourmet fries and a fancy dessert! Kudos to your chef!!!

This place was such a great intro to Glen Ellyn! I've lived 20 minutes from here my whole life and never realized what a beautiful downtown scene that they have. There is some construction in the summer, but if you get a chance, Maize and Mash is so worth it! Our server, Hannah, was so polite and accommodating! She definitely had her hands full with other tables but still went out of her way to show us wonderful hospitality. Can't wait to come back !

Amazing food with great cocktails. Absolutely loved the chicken burger here and the old fashioned was perfect.

This place is great. You can stay downstairs at the bar for a fun loud scene or get a more cozy table upstairs. Either way, you'll experience attentive service, and amazing food. Didn't try too many things as I was trying to keep it light, but I really loved their blackberry and burrata salad.. I don't think I've ever seen blackberries and burrata on the same entree before so wow. Beautiful and delicious. Their desserts are really good too. Hoping to try some more things next time! Make sure to make a resy!

Made a reservation as this place always looks packed! It's on the smaller side so there aren't tons of tables. Cool atmosphere and beautiful bar. It does get pretty loud so hard to keep a conversation if you're with a group. The cocktails we got were very good. We started off by sharing salads which were so good, highly recommend. All entrees we got were good as well. They did forget to bring the kids dinner we ordered which was unfortunate but they removed from the bill. Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!

I was so excited to try Maize & Mash!! When we walked in for a nice dinner, we were met with no air conditioning and a crowded bar area. For me, if we're spending over $300 at a dinner, the ambiance wasn't there. My "scared sage" drink was watered down for $14. I can make a better drink at home than that one. The apps came super fast. Our dinner was mediocre. I liked the hangar steak, was spicy, but overcooked. My husband ordered a Burger, medium, and it was also well overcooked. Each I would consider well done. We went with another couple who also said their food was meh. Everything came out cold, like it had been sitting. We got a brownie for dessert. The server asked if we wanted ice cream on top and we said of course. It came 25 minutes later. The ice cream was clearly freezer burn, bc I was eating ice crystals. I'm not sure how this place has a 4.5 rating. Definitely not the 4.5 experience that we were expecting. I'd pass on this place if I were you.