Hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers have found Max and Benny's to be the ultimate deli-restaurant experience in the Chicago area! Whether it's our 280 seat full-service restaurant, our scrumptious deli counter or our amazing bakery, Max and Benny's has something delicious for everyone in your family. We are an ideal venue for any social or business function, with a 100 seat private Event Room.Our renowned catering department can bring any of our tasty specialties to your door. Catering staff can assist you in to meeting all your life-cycle and corporate catering needs.
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Most buffet options will run between $15.00 and $20.00 per person, with options as low as $10.00 per person. Linen, staffing and rentals will be available for an additional fee to the menu cost. Most temples require kosher style buffet service. Meat is logistically more difficult to serve, therefore limiting your options.
South Sider Night at Max and Benny's is a tradition that South Shore, Bowen and Hyde Park alumni always look forward to. The fun begins at 5:00 pm. Come with old friends or on your own. Max and Benny's owner, South Shore alum Lester Schlan will be there to greet you. Who knows who you might meet that evening?
Reviews (17)
Eddie P.
Jun 23, 2022
Paul Bachmann
Jun 20, 2022
Lisa Beynon
Jun 04, 2022
Cheryl Owen
May 11, 2022
David Tolkien
May 04, 2022
Kay May
Apr 11, 2022
Amy Pride
Feb 08, 2022
Logan Waite
Dec 30, 2021
Went here when I was younger for family gatherings years ago and I decided to come here for a little date. absolutely fantastic place that still held up to back when I used to go as a kid. appreciate the wide selections on the menu as well. very authentic dishes and even tastier foods. the deli/bakery is awesome too, this is my go to place to pick up Halvah and Raspberry Jelly bars too.
Jimmy Persino
Dec 28, 2021
Omelette was good. But they don't know the difference between back olives that I ordered in my omelette vs. Kalamatta olives that they served me! And I specifically asked the server to not put any olives in the omelette if all they had was Kalamatta. Service was a bit slow. Disappointed that a bowl of matzoh ball soup was $7. Thought that was excessive!
Louis Prima
Dec 26, 2021
Wear your mask alot of older rocker types. I think this place is overpriced but food isn't so fresh or fresca as they say.would stop in if in the area but wouldn't make a special trip.thank you for face masks reminds me of the spit wars at my high holidays when I was a kid.if your of a certain age you know what I mean L.D.
Todd Davis
Dec 08, 2021
I used to love Max and Benny's. Today was the last straw. First the service in the deli was beyond slow. 30 minutes I waited for my order. Then when I got home and saw I didn't get what I had ordered, I called and was told I got what I paid for. That's not the point. Anyways I'm done. Rude and slow. I can get that at the post office.
Joseph Johnson
Dec 02, 2021
HondaPro Jason
Nov 17, 2021
Chuck Blatt
Nov 03, 2021
The perfect place if you are looking for a Jewish Deli. You can't go wrong with soup and a sandwich. Everything else is good too. It is nice to be able to get breakfast all day long too. Today two of us got breakfast and one sandwich. The corned beef hash was very good. The lox hoppel popped was enjoyable and every bit of it was eaten. Stop in when you need a taste of home and some great matzo balls. Enjoy the pictures of the hash and lox
Katrina Marie N.
Sep 19, 2021
Here for the Matzo (Matzah) Ball soup! Happy that two excellent sizes of Matzo Balls came with a regular-sized order of hearty chicken broth soup. You can tell by the texture and taste that the Matzo Balls are freshly made. The Fried Matzo looked like a good option as well. Service is friendly, speedy, excellent. You can tell a majority of the customers are regulars and have built a friendship amongst the staff. A lot of sweet baked goods I will pick up next visit.
Pat L.
Sep 02, 2021
Skip the French toasts breakfast, my toast was mushy instead of crunchy and little chewy with taste. It was just sweet. However the lox and bagel was perfect. The lox was so fresh and super smooooth. The tomato and cream cheese mix it the perfect combo. The whole restaurant was very old school but without the charm. Will try the bakery and deli next time.
Eric Balter
Aug 09, 2021
I'm very glad I finally got around to dining here. Max and Benny's did not disappoint. Very highly acclaimed Jewish Delicatessen and restaurant. The photo is of the Noshers Delight which was excellent. One of Corned Beef and the other Pastrami served on potato pancakes. The Corned Beef was good but I thought the Pastrami was better. The Mushroom Barley soup was very tasty as well. I can't wait to go back
