My hamburger had beef in it, and the fries were good. The sign on the place said AJs (easy to locate), and the address online matched the store. Got home, was able to eat the food. 5 stars, served it's purpose.
(5)
Spencer B.
Loaded XXL fries are awesome. Great to stop here late at night with friends. One $12 order of these is enough for 4 people. It's basically a pizza box filled with crispy waffle fries topped with chili, cheese, ranch, and jalapeños. Add gyro meat or bacon for $1 each. Burgers are alright. They're a little dry but they've got good toppings. Gyros are good but a little small. Chicago dog is good! Cool restaurant atmosphere and good location. Friendly service! Get the loaded fries.
(4)
B L.
I only ever get AJ's after midnight, but it ALWAYS hits the spot. Their delivery is fast and their food is good quality with plenty of toppings. I love the option for grilled onions over raw. Bonus points because my delivery guy walked through so many spider webs to get me my food, that you could see them separate from his body like velcro as he emparted the sandwich bag to me. We were both hilariously heebie jeebie about the whole thing for 2am.
(5)
Melanie H.
Ordered sandwiches for takeout. They reversed the toppings on them (bbq on a burger and mushroom and Swiss on chicken reversed to bbq on the burger, etc). Found out too late of course. Scraped bbq off burger but it was horrible. Weird chemical taste. Wouldn't get a burger there again. Grilled chicken is ok. There are definitely better places to eat on campus.
(2)
Dan M.
I'm a native Chicagoan and a huge fan of Italian beef. AJ's kept me sated while at Purdue University and prevented me from taking spontaneous 2.5 hour drives to get a taste of home. I can't say much more for the joint. It provided a taste of home and tided me over until I was able to get the actual thing, while being nothing spectacular in of itself. AJ's occupies a small store front that had close to 5 businesses in it while I was at Purdue. It seems that AJ's is going to be its final occupant because the business has stuck around and done well at this location. The space is very narrow. The whole restaurant feels like you are eating in a hallway, as a result. The walls are plastered with images of Chicago and Chicago sports. They are clearly trying to sell the brand and hype the food as being Chicago style. AJ's has Italian beef and Chicago style hot dogs. They are not the same quality compared to a neighborhood shack or dog stand, but they get the job done for little old West Lafayette. I highly recommend asking for sweet peppers on your beef. Do not ask for ketchup if you opt for a hot dog, go back to New York. The menu also hosts funnel fries, which are essentially funnel cake dough in the shape of fries and dusted with powdered sugar. This menu item is probably the only thing executed extremely well. I highly recommend giving them a shot, despite a small portion size. Buyer beware, the food is very expensive for what you are getting with small portion sizes. The food can also be inconsistent between visits. Sometimes my beef and cheddar was drowning in cheese, while other times there was little to no cheese present. On the grand scale of Chicago food, AJ's has the style down, but it falls flat overall with bland au just and processed cheese. The food is greasy and feels like a concession stand and not in the charming Chicago streets way. I frequented AJ's while at Purdue because sometimes I just really needed a beef and cheddar and didn't care about quality. If you really want a taste of Chicago, you may be better off using the money to drive 2 hours north.
(2)
J P.
I'm born and raised in Chicagoland. I've had my share of Italian Beef and Chicago dogs and know how it's done right. Today was my first visit to A.J.'s. I was looking forward to some decent Chicago food from what seemed to be a place that was truly Chicago-style. Boy was I wrong. I was the only customer there at 1:20 P.M. today. I made my order to eat-in. The beef and especially the dogs were overpriced. Their prices were higher than most places in Chicago for the same food! Italian Beef and fries for $9.18? Really? It's a better deal to get Portillo's shipped to you in one of their meal packs! After twelve minutes, yes TWELVE minutes, I was told they were making me a new Italian Beef sandwich because the first one fell apart. Seriously? I counted at least five employees working there. I was the only customer in the store. I waited another couple of minutes until I received my food. No apology from them for the essentially fifteen minute wait. Ridiculous. The beef was quite bland as was the au jus. Certainly not what is expected for a decent Italian Beef. The sweet peppers were in a plastic cup on the side and very cold. Peppers are never served on the side (always on the sandwich) nor cold in anywhere in Chicagoland. The serving size of the beef was very small, especially for the price. I had high hopes but high prices, terrible service, and bland food made it a very bad experience. I won't be returning and will not recommend to friends. Go up to Portillo's in Merrillville if you want real Chicago-style food. Don't waste your money at A.J.'s... for anything on their menu...
(2)
Tommy H.
Ok the food is good and I really enjoy it every time I order, but this new minimum delivery fee is absurd. I mean you can't even get a typical burger, large fries, and a drink without falling short of the minimum delivery fee by about $3. Then you have to sit around trying to find some other random item just to meet the minimum fee. Coming .05 cents short of the minimum is really annoying too.
(4)
Patrick O.
As a Chicagoland resident for my whole life, it's like ordering up a little slice of home while I'm still at school. Great beef sandwiches and burgers. Still have to try their dogs, but I'm sure they're good.
(5)
Michael S.
My friend ordered AJs, and he was nice enough to give me a bite of the burger and some of his fries. I liked it so much that I ate there 3 times over the following 24 hours. every burger i tried was perfectly cooked. the french fries are the best in the city. the delivery is fast and friendly. Unfortunately, AJ's is slightly pricey for a burger joint. Cheeseburgers run about $6. Also, the location is awkward. One more thing i like about ajs: they staple their bags shut, so you know for sure the delivery guy isnt snacking on your fries or anything. update: 1/28/14. after a year of great food and service, i had to bump this place up to 5-stars. they have never once made a mistake with my order. the food is completely consistent. im impressed. AJs is a 5-star burger joint
(5)
David B.
As a lifetime Chicagoland native, I can attest these guys got the Chicago dog down almost perfect. Chicago dogs are as much art as they are food. Overall, they're like a mini Portillos. Fries are awesome. Burgers are great, although I find them a little dry sometimes. Had an italian combo once, eh, I'll skip that. They even got pizza puffs, probably the only place in town that serves up those heavenly crispy treats. I only go there for lunch. Atmosphere is OK, it's in a little bit of a weird location, but they recently moved closer to campus from about a third of mile away. Ventilation is a bit lacking, smoke often fills the place during lunch, but it doesn't bother me. Service isn't the speediest, but then Michelangelo didn't paint the Sistine Chapel overnight. Employees are extremely friendly. Once asked a manager a question about ingredients in something, he went and ripped the ingredients panel off a box in back to let me read it for myself. Hilarious.
(5)
Jenny A.
Not sure how I've never heard of this place since I've lived in lafayette all my life, but after a co worker challenged five guys to them I knew I had to try it out. The menu is pretty ridiculous because its not just a one stop shop, so you can't get bored at all. I chose a gyro and waffle fries while the boyfriend had a gyro burger. To say the least we devoured our meals. Between the awesome friendly staff members and the food, we've added this place to our list of must have. Bonus they're open late and deliver!
(5)
Tom C.
Heaven on a college campus! Waffle Fries, Waffle Fries. With cheese. With chili. Yess sir, that's what it's all about. Oh and their burgers and hot dogs are good too. Four stars for being a great spot for a late night snack. A lot of the menu items are cheap and serving size is generous.
(4)
Craig J.
Delicious sandwiches, open late.
(4)
David S.
I came for the first time today and wow! The food was great! My girl had the classic gyro and waffle fries and I had the gyro burger and funnel cake fries with powdered sugar which I devoured! It is a friendly and fun place to enjoy some awesome lunch and fun dinner options! It is open late at night which is a huge plus and don't forget they deliver! I highly recommend checking this place out! It is right on Chauncey hill right next to jimmy johns!
(5)
Charles S.
Well, I hate to be the downer on this love-fest, but this place just isn't much beyond a date-ending garlic cheeseburger gimmick. I really wanted to like this place because of its good location but three strikes and you're out. Three visits with four of us sampled most of the menu over the last two months. Gyros was bland, even with BBQ sauce added. Can't screw up a hot dog too badly. Burgers were good generally, but folks, there's a lot of good burgers in Indiana, and there are better within a slingshot distance of AJ's for less. Pricey and mediocre doesn't add up to much of a business plan, guys. You can do better. A lot better.
(2)
E S.
AJ's isn't going to win any awards for being healthy whatsoever but why did I even bring that up, right? My "go to" is the crispy or grilled chicken bacon ranch with buffalo sauce. The bacon, cheese and everything else on this decently sized sammich is perfectly filling. The waffle fries are never soggy and always have a nice crunch! If you have asthma or a problem with smelling like a smoked meat pit when you walk out of there you may want to abstain. For some reason they don't like to properly ventilate their restaurant and all of the smoky goodness swirls around the place like something out of a Cheech and Chong movie. All in all... I love this greasy spoon!
(4)
Mithun J.
I'm a regular here and love the place due to how close it is to campus. I believe the burgers are grilled like a Chicago-style steak ; cooked to order (medium by default) and charred on the outside. Their Italian beef is tender and juicy, and the sides are good (great fries, wings and onion rings). The burgers are reasonably priced (~$4.5) and the staff are friendly, service, prompt. My only beef with the place is that the burgers are often well done and borderline dry even though I've asked for medium. Also, if you're looking for fancy burgers with exotic toppings, AJs isn't the place for you. To summarize: good burgers (most of the time), great sides, and great service.
(3)
Eric T.
Y'all have the lowest standards if you think AJ's is anything but mediocre. Waffle fries were out of the freezer, burger bun was mostly stale. Burger itself was underseasoned and not very good at all. Five Guys would have been preferable.
(1)
Zach F.
Good food and decent prices. This place is owned by a couple of Purdue grads who decided to open a burger joint together. I've been there a couple times and their food was delicious. I had a gyro the first time and was impressed by it so I decided to give them more business by taking a group of people there to eat. We ordered everything from their Italian combo to burgers and chicken sandwiches. Everybody really liked what they got. The burgers were a good value at roughly $6. They were 1/2 pound patties and came with plenty of options for toppings. The meat was juicy and served on a good tasting bun. The bun wasn't your traditional tasting bun and is hard to describe but it tasted unique and was good. The waffle fried were seasoned well. I liked the fries a lot and would go so far as to say they're the best fries around Purdue. My only complaint is that they cook their burgers medium so you have to remember to ask if you don't like some pink in the patty. This place reminds me of Five Guys but since it's locally owned and not a chain, I'd rank AJ's above Five Guys for best burger at Purdue. I would highly recommend giving this place a try.
(4)
Nadia A.
The food is good, as are the prices. The funnel cake fries are delicious. My issue with this establishment is due to the delivery driver we had last time - she was rude and also said she did not have change for us. I did not have unusually large bills, and was going to give her a decent tip (I always do), but she ended up getting a much larger tip than I wanted to give due to her "not having change". I used to deliver and this is unacceptable - drivers should always carry change. All-in-all, I haven't eaten here since, but I would not be opposed to going back, I just will not use the delivery service.
(2)
John Y.
This place is really good. I always get the Garlic Chicken & Cheese (w/ American Cheese). Always freshly cooked. Their fries and onion rings are like nothing in the area. My suggestion is to get carryout instead of delivery. Because I live off campus, by the time I get delivery, the sandwich needs to be warmed up.
(5)
Sean C.
AJ's is locally owned by two guys who moved here from Chicago. It's awesome. For all you Chicago-area people at Purdue, you will love this place because it is just like the great food you can get back at home. I usually get the italian beef, dipped, with sweet peppers. They are open very late, and the staff is a bunch of cool guys. On August 1st, they are moving to their new location next to Jimmy John's, on State Street in West Lafayette.
(5)
Michele W.
The Chicago dogs are my favorite from here. Nothing like Portillos but it's one of the best you're going to find in West Lafayette. Their fries are also my favorite. They're gold and crispy. They also have a variety of other options like the garlic burger or funnel cake fries. I recently had the loaded waffle fries which was the only thing that was a little disappointing. There wasn't nearly enough chili and cheese as I would have liked. They're open late and deliver too in case you can't make the drive off campus. Depending on what you get the prices are pretty affordable too.
(4)
Chris S.
Everything I've had here has been good. The Italian beef is tasty, the waffle fries are amazing, and the hog dogs are great. The Pizza puff is also good, and pretty cheap. If I only had one side dish to eat for the rest of my life, I think it might be the waffle fries from here. The Italian beef is good, not as good as beef in Chicago, but good. The guys behind the counter are always nice, and professional. I think their prices are pretty reasonable, too. I've heard good things about their burgers, but I've never had them, so I can't comment. Overall, they are great. If you follow them on Twitter, they also give you free food sometimes.
(5)
Joey B.
Great food and normally good service. New building needs better ventilation inside, it tends to get extremely smokey in there. Deliveries are normally within a good time limit.
(4)
Bodie S.
This place is absolutely delicious. I haven't eaten one bad meal at this restaurant. The only downside to this eatery is how expensive it is. When you see the prices on the menu, that is what you pay (they already add the tax into the meal), which is nice, but that convenience still doesn't take away from how pricey it is. They deliver really late into the night; I believe it's until 4am. If you get it delivered, you are probably looking at a $15 meal, if not more. There hotdogs are the reason to go to this place. Mind you, I've only ever eaten here after I've been drinking as it is the perfect stop on the way home from the Cactus, but I'd stick by it even if I was sober. The Chicago dog is out of this world. I could eat about five of them, and that's not even exaggerating. They are so good. Their fries are very good too. If you are looking for fast food, this probably isn't the place for you because they cook your meal after you order. The food is fresh, but for hungry, drunk college kids, that might not matter in the long run.
(4)
Robert K.
Very disappointed. We ordered online for delivery. They completely messed up one of the orders. We asked for cheese, bacon, mayo and ketchup on their 1/2-pound burger and we got it with no cheese, ketchup and mustard. The hot dogs did not seem cooked through and the buns of the burger and beef & cheddar were soggy, almost sodden. The cheese on the beef & cheddar and the hot dogs was the stuff you get at a high school concession for nachos. We will not be ordering from AJ's again and don't recommend it.
(1)
Margaret Z.
Took more than 90 minutes for my order to get here. They told me 45-60 minutes. I don't care how good the food is, that's not practical for lunch during the work week.
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Address :134 W State St,Ste D
West Lafayette, IN, 47906
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : No Drive-Thru : No Caters : Yes
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Larry J.
My hamburger had beef in it, and the fries were good. The sign on the place said AJs (easy to locate), and the address online matched the store. Got home, was able to eat the food. 5 stars, served it's purpose.
(5)Spencer B.
Loaded XXL fries are awesome. Great to stop here late at night with friends. One $12 order of these is enough for 4 people. It's basically a pizza box filled with crispy waffle fries topped with chili, cheese, ranch, and jalapeños. Add gyro meat or bacon for $1 each. Burgers are alright. They're a little dry but they've got good toppings. Gyros are good but a little small. Chicago dog is good! Cool restaurant atmosphere and good location. Friendly service! Get the loaded fries.
(4)B L.
I only ever get AJ's after midnight, but it ALWAYS hits the spot. Their delivery is fast and their food is good quality with plenty of toppings. I love the option for grilled onions over raw. Bonus points because my delivery guy walked through so many spider webs to get me my food, that you could see them separate from his body like velcro as he emparted the sandwich bag to me. We were both hilariously heebie jeebie about the whole thing for 2am.
(5)Melanie H.
Ordered sandwiches for takeout. They reversed the toppings on them (bbq on a burger and mushroom and Swiss on chicken reversed to bbq on the burger, etc). Found out too late of course. Scraped bbq off burger but it was horrible. Weird chemical taste. Wouldn't get a burger there again. Grilled chicken is ok. There are definitely better places to eat on campus.
(2)Dan M.
I'm a native Chicagoan and a huge fan of Italian beef. AJ's kept me sated while at Purdue University and prevented me from taking spontaneous 2.5 hour drives to get a taste of home. I can't say much more for the joint. It provided a taste of home and tided me over until I was able to get the actual thing, while being nothing spectacular in of itself. AJ's occupies a small store front that had close to 5 businesses in it while I was at Purdue. It seems that AJ's is going to be its final occupant because the business has stuck around and done well at this location. The space is very narrow. The whole restaurant feels like you are eating in a hallway, as a result. The walls are plastered with images of Chicago and Chicago sports. They are clearly trying to sell the brand and hype the food as being Chicago style. AJ's has Italian beef and Chicago style hot dogs. They are not the same quality compared to a neighborhood shack or dog stand, but they get the job done for little old West Lafayette. I highly recommend asking for sweet peppers on your beef. Do not ask for ketchup if you opt for a hot dog, go back to New York. The menu also hosts funnel fries, which are essentially funnel cake dough in the shape of fries and dusted with powdered sugar. This menu item is probably the only thing executed extremely well. I highly recommend giving them a shot, despite a small portion size. Buyer beware, the food is very expensive for what you are getting with small portion sizes. The food can also be inconsistent between visits. Sometimes my beef and cheddar was drowning in cheese, while other times there was little to no cheese present. On the grand scale of Chicago food, AJ's has the style down, but it falls flat overall with bland au just and processed cheese. The food is greasy and feels like a concession stand and not in the charming Chicago streets way. I frequented AJ's while at Purdue because sometimes I just really needed a beef and cheddar and didn't care about quality. If you really want a taste of Chicago, you may be better off using the money to drive 2 hours north.
(2)J P.
I'm born and raised in Chicagoland. I've had my share of Italian Beef and Chicago dogs and know how it's done right. Today was my first visit to A.J.'s. I was looking forward to some decent Chicago food from what seemed to be a place that was truly Chicago-style. Boy was I wrong. I was the only customer there at 1:20 P.M. today. I made my order to eat-in. The beef and especially the dogs were overpriced. Their prices were higher than most places in Chicago for the same food! Italian Beef and fries for $9.18? Really? It's a better deal to get Portillo's shipped to you in one of their meal packs! After twelve minutes, yes TWELVE minutes, I was told they were making me a new Italian Beef sandwich because the first one fell apart. Seriously? I counted at least five employees working there. I was the only customer in the store. I waited another couple of minutes until I received my food. No apology from them for the essentially fifteen minute wait. Ridiculous. The beef was quite bland as was the au jus. Certainly not what is expected for a decent Italian Beef. The sweet peppers were in a plastic cup on the side and very cold. Peppers are never served on the side (always on the sandwich) nor cold in anywhere in Chicagoland. The serving size of the beef was very small, especially for the price. I had high hopes but high prices, terrible service, and bland food made it a very bad experience. I won't be returning and will not recommend to friends. Go up to Portillo's in Merrillville if you want real Chicago-style food. Don't waste your money at A.J.'s... for anything on their menu...
(2)Tommy H.
Ok the food is good and I really enjoy it every time I order, but this new minimum delivery fee is absurd. I mean you can't even get a typical burger, large fries, and a drink without falling short of the minimum delivery fee by about $3. Then you have to sit around trying to find some other random item just to meet the minimum fee. Coming .05 cents short of the minimum is really annoying too.
(4)Patrick O.
As a Chicagoland resident for my whole life, it's like ordering up a little slice of home while I'm still at school. Great beef sandwiches and burgers. Still have to try their dogs, but I'm sure they're good.
(5)Michael S.
My friend ordered AJs, and he was nice enough to give me a bite of the burger and some of his fries. I liked it so much that I ate there 3 times over the following 24 hours. every burger i tried was perfectly cooked. the french fries are the best in the city. the delivery is fast and friendly. Unfortunately, AJ's is slightly pricey for a burger joint. Cheeseburgers run about $6. Also, the location is awkward. One more thing i like about ajs: they staple their bags shut, so you know for sure the delivery guy isnt snacking on your fries or anything. update: 1/28/14. after a year of great food and service, i had to bump this place up to 5-stars. they have never once made a mistake with my order. the food is completely consistent. im impressed. AJs is a 5-star burger joint
(5)David B.
As a lifetime Chicagoland native, I can attest these guys got the Chicago dog down almost perfect. Chicago dogs are as much art as they are food. Overall, they're like a mini Portillos. Fries are awesome. Burgers are great, although I find them a little dry sometimes. Had an italian combo once, eh, I'll skip that. They even got pizza puffs, probably the only place in town that serves up those heavenly crispy treats. I only go there for lunch. Atmosphere is OK, it's in a little bit of a weird location, but they recently moved closer to campus from about a third of mile away. Ventilation is a bit lacking, smoke often fills the place during lunch, but it doesn't bother me. Service isn't the speediest, but then Michelangelo didn't paint the Sistine Chapel overnight. Employees are extremely friendly. Once asked a manager a question about ingredients in something, he went and ripped the ingredients panel off a box in back to let me read it for myself. Hilarious.
(5)Jenny A.
Not sure how I've never heard of this place since I've lived in lafayette all my life, but after a co worker challenged five guys to them I knew I had to try it out. The menu is pretty ridiculous because its not just a one stop shop, so you can't get bored at all. I chose a gyro and waffle fries while the boyfriend had a gyro burger. To say the least we devoured our meals. Between the awesome friendly staff members and the food, we've added this place to our list of must have. Bonus they're open late and deliver!
(5)Tom C.
Heaven on a college campus! Waffle Fries, Waffle Fries. With cheese. With chili. Yess sir, that's what it's all about. Oh and their burgers and hot dogs are good too. Four stars for being a great spot for a late night snack. A lot of the menu items are cheap and serving size is generous.
(4)Craig J.
Delicious sandwiches, open late.
(4)David S.
I came for the first time today and wow! The food was great! My girl had the classic gyro and waffle fries and I had the gyro burger and funnel cake fries with powdered sugar which I devoured! It is a friendly and fun place to enjoy some awesome lunch and fun dinner options! It is open late at night which is a huge plus and don't forget they deliver! I highly recommend checking this place out! It is right on Chauncey hill right next to jimmy johns!
(5)Charles S.
Well, I hate to be the downer on this love-fest, but this place just isn't much beyond a date-ending garlic cheeseburger gimmick. I really wanted to like this place because of its good location but three strikes and you're out. Three visits with four of us sampled most of the menu over the last two months. Gyros was bland, even with BBQ sauce added. Can't screw up a hot dog too badly. Burgers were good generally, but folks, there's a lot of good burgers in Indiana, and there are better within a slingshot distance of AJ's for less. Pricey and mediocre doesn't add up to much of a business plan, guys. You can do better. A lot better.
(2)E S.
AJ's isn't going to win any awards for being healthy whatsoever but why did I even bring that up, right? My "go to" is the crispy or grilled chicken bacon ranch with buffalo sauce. The bacon, cheese and everything else on this decently sized sammich is perfectly filling. The waffle fries are never soggy and always have a nice crunch! If you have asthma or a problem with smelling like a smoked meat pit when you walk out of there you may want to abstain. For some reason they don't like to properly ventilate their restaurant and all of the smoky goodness swirls around the place like something out of a Cheech and Chong movie. All in all... I love this greasy spoon!
(4)Mithun J.
I'm a regular here and love the place due to how close it is to campus. I believe the burgers are grilled like a Chicago-style steak ; cooked to order (medium by default) and charred on the outside. Their Italian beef is tender and juicy, and the sides are good (great fries, wings and onion rings). The burgers are reasonably priced (~$4.5) and the staff are friendly, service, prompt. My only beef with the place is that the burgers are often well done and borderline dry even though I've asked for medium. Also, if you're looking for fancy burgers with exotic toppings, AJs isn't the place for you. To summarize: good burgers (most of the time), great sides, and great service.
(3)Eric T.
Y'all have the lowest standards if you think AJ's is anything but mediocre. Waffle fries were out of the freezer, burger bun was mostly stale. Burger itself was underseasoned and not very good at all. Five Guys would have been preferable.
(1)Zach F.
Good food and decent prices. This place is owned by a couple of Purdue grads who decided to open a burger joint together. I've been there a couple times and their food was delicious. I had a gyro the first time and was impressed by it so I decided to give them more business by taking a group of people there to eat. We ordered everything from their Italian combo to burgers and chicken sandwiches. Everybody really liked what they got. The burgers were a good value at roughly $6. They were 1/2 pound patties and came with plenty of options for toppings. The meat was juicy and served on a good tasting bun. The bun wasn't your traditional tasting bun and is hard to describe but it tasted unique and was good. The waffle fried were seasoned well. I liked the fries a lot and would go so far as to say they're the best fries around Purdue. My only complaint is that they cook their burgers medium so you have to remember to ask if you don't like some pink in the patty. This place reminds me of Five Guys but since it's locally owned and not a chain, I'd rank AJ's above Five Guys for best burger at Purdue. I would highly recommend giving this place a try.
(4)Nadia A.
The food is good, as are the prices. The funnel cake fries are delicious. My issue with this establishment is due to the delivery driver we had last time - she was rude and also said she did not have change for us. I did not have unusually large bills, and was going to give her a decent tip (I always do), but she ended up getting a much larger tip than I wanted to give due to her "not having change". I used to deliver and this is unacceptable - drivers should always carry change. All-in-all, I haven't eaten here since, but I would not be opposed to going back, I just will not use the delivery service.
(2)John Y.
This place is really good. I always get the Garlic Chicken & Cheese (w/ American Cheese). Always freshly cooked. Their fries and onion rings are like nothing in the area. My suggestion is to get carryout instead of delivery. Because I live off campus, by the time I get delivery, the sandwich needs to be warmed up.
(5)Sean C.
AJ's is locally owned by two guys who moved here from Chicago. It's awesome. For all you Chicago-area people at Purdue, you will love this place because it is just like the great food you can get back at home. I usually get the italian beef, dipped, with sweet peppers. They are open very late, and the staff is a bunch of cool guys. On August 1st, they are moving to their new location next to Jimmy John's, on State Street in West Lafayette.
(5)Michele W.
The Chicago dogs are my favorite from here. Nothing like Portillos but it's one of the best you're going to find in West Lafayette. Their fries are also my favorite. They're gold and crispy. They also have a variety of other options like the garlic burger or funnel cake fries. I recently had the loaded waffle fries which was the only thing that was a little disappointing. There wasn't nearly enough chili and cheese as I would have liked. They're open late and deliver too in case you can't make the drive off campus. Depending on what you get the prices are pretty affordable too.
(4)Chris S.
Everything I've had here has been good. The Italian beef is tasty, the waffle fries are amazing, and the hog dogs are great. The Pizza puff is also good, and pretty cheap. If I only had one side dish to eat for the rest of my life, I think it might be the waffle fries from here. The Italian beef is good, not as good as beef in Chicago, but good. The guys behind the counter are always nice, and professional. I think their prices are pretty reasonable, too. I've heard good things about their burgers, but I've never had them, so I can't comment. Overall, they are great. If you follow them on Twitter, they also give you free food sometimes.
(5)Joey B.
Great food and normally good service. New building needs better ventilation inside, it tends to get extremely smokey in there. Deliveries are normally within a good time limit.
(4)Bodie S.
This place is absolutely delicious. I haven't eaten one bad meal at this restaurant. The only downside to this eatery is how expensive it is. When you see the prices on the menu, that is what you pay (they already add the tax into the meal), which is nice, but that convenience still doesn't take away from how pricey it is. They deliver really late into the night; I believe it's until 4am. If you get it delivered, you are probably looking at a $15 meal, if not more. There hotdogs are the reason to go to this place. Mind you, I've only ever eaten here after I've been drinking as it is the perfect stop on the way home from the Cactus, but I'd stick by it even if I was sober. The Chicago dog is out of this world. I could eat about five of them, and that's not even exaggerating. They are so good. Their fries are very good too. If you are looking for fast food, this probably isn't the place for you because they cook your meal after you order. The food is fresh, but for hungry, drunk college kids, that might not matter in the long run.
(4)Robert K.
Very disappointed. We ordered online for delivery. They completely messed up one of the orders. We asked for cheese, bacon, mayo and ketchup on their 1/2-pound burger and we got it with no cheese, ketchup and mustard. The hot dogs did not seem cooked through and the buns of the burger and beef & cheddar were soggy, almost sodden. The cheese on the beef & cheddar and the hot dogs was the stuff you get at a high school concession for nachos. We will not be ordering from AJ's again and don't recommend it.
(1)Margaret Z.
Took more than 90 minutes for my order to get here. They told me 45-60 minutes. I don't care how good the food is, that's not practical for lunch during the work week.
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