Hickory Grove Restaurant
201 E Center Dr, Alton
(618) 433-8585
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🐟🥗 Hickory Grove Restaurant out by the mall consistently serves fresh lettuce for salads and Cod that never fails to impress. The restaurant is not stingy with the condiments like so many others are. 👍 Andy, the owner, always tries to please and values his customers.
Went there for first time tonight food was pretty good, service was very good,then wife told them it was my birthday and gave me a piece of turtle cheese cake and that was very good. I would recommend this place to anyone
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I’m writing this review with genuine disappointment, as I previously had a much better experience at Hickory Grove years ago. I’m not sure if there has been a change in management, but my visit yesterday was nothing like what I remembered.
I came in to have breakfast with a friend who hadn’t arrived yet. I waited patiently to be seated and politely asked the host, an older gentleman, if I could sit in a booth. I was told there were no booths available, even though I could clearly see two open booths at the time. I accepted the table I was given.
Shortly after, another party of two came in and requested a booth and was immediately seated in one of the booths I had been told was unavailable. Then another couple was seated in the second booth.
When my waitress came (she was kind and professional), I ordered water. Afterward, I noticed a booth had opened right next to my table and asked if I could move. She agreed, but before I could, the host returned with another older man and stated that I could not sit in a booth unless I had a party of five.
This was confusing and upsetting, especially since multiple smaller parties had just been seated in booths moments earlier. The two men stood there repeating that I needed five people to sit in a booth. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying.
As I gathered my belongings to leave, one of the men loudly said, “That’s right, have a good day,” which felt unnecessary and embarrassing.
I rarely leave reviews, as I understand everyone has tough days. However, I couldn’t ignore how this situation made me feel. I also noticed I was the only minority in the restaurant at the time, which made the treatment feel even more uncomfortable and concerning.
All I wanted was to enjoy a comfortable breakfast. Instead, I left feeling embarrassed and disappointed. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and addresses how guests are treated moving forward.
Very delicious, and good value for the price. Also, very good size portions!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE. VERY FRIENDLY STAFF AND FULLY SATISFIED! THE CHOPPED SMOTHERED STEAK IS HEAVENLY! THANKS ANDY AND ALL THE STAFF FOR GREAT FOOD! 👍🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breakfast buffet is actually very good. Fresh pancakes not heated up from frozen. Good B&G...chunks of sausage. And fruit... pineapple and cantaloupe out of season..still taste amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first time at hickory grove restaurant on Friday night. I had the three pepper burger and it was delicious. We had a request and our host expedited our request and handled with a smile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Such friendly people! We’re from out of town and stopped in with our children and had an excellent experience. Our waitress was amazing. The menu had so much to choose from. Our food came out quickly and everything was delicious. We will definitely come back when we’re in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always get a good meal there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best restaurant ever, congrats
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I love that this restaurant serves WARM syrup with pancakes, waffles, and French toast. Always has friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The rudeness started the instant we walked through the door. There were 6 of us and when the rude guy decided he didn't want to seat us where we asked, he sat us in the rear near one of several indoor, plug in air conditioners. The breakfast buffet was what it was. Not the worst but not the best either. When I was paying for my "meal", the rude guy who also seated us was also the cashier and while he was handing me my change, I asked him for a receipt and he slams the receipt on the counter and waives his hand as if I was bothering him or something. I won't be spending any of my money to eat there ever again.
Breakfast was awful. The omelet was dry and burnt around the edges. Our waitress was good, though. But the guy working the register was rude. No personality.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent food and service, and the prices are reasonable and the portions are fantastic. Senior meals are absolutely wonderful and very generous. Very highly recommend you try this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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