Big Max Grill

Big Max Grill is a late-opening fast-food fixture on the Summer Lane side of Aston in inner Birmingham, the kind of all-purpose grill house that covers most cravings under one roof. Kebabs, grilled chicken, burgers and pizzas all share the menu, but it is the classic Doner Kebab that gets the most love from regulars, piled into wraps or boxes with crisp fries on the side. It is geared squarely at quick, hearty, no-frills eating.

The takeaway holds a Google rating of around 3.4/5 from roughly a hundred reviews, so opinions are mixed, but fans rate the generous portions and the convenience of its long hours into the small hours. With a broad menu spanning kebabs, burgers and pizza, it is an easy default when you want something filling without overthinking it. Handy for anyone in this northern stretch of the city who needs a dependable grill stop after a long shift, the doner-and-chips combo is the safe bet for first-timers feeling their way around the menu.