Beans & Barley Brews

852 E IL-116, Ashkum
(815) 322-7122

Recent Reviews

Leslie DeFries

Great food,,,just like

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Morning Pork Sliders

Brooke Gisi

For me this was a 10. Really modern rustic atmosphere with yummy food and great staff. All around impressed with the level of amazing. I wish it was closer to my house in Georgia!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy, Bakery

Rebecca Pourroy

Great food, everything is homemade and there is plenty of seating, especially for large groups.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Bakery

John F. Bruns

Great place to stop along I57. Great beer selection (cans, no flights). Had the brisket boat and it was great. Liked the bourbon sauce over the house sauce. Wife had the meatloaf platter, very tender and worked great for her eating disability. Will be

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andy Frisbie

Delicious food and great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ridita Fiona

Large portions. Staff were very friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dan C.

Outstanding find ez on and off stop from the highway. Service we great and the food was good had healthy food for like minded people.

James Andrews

Surprisingly good food. Never had anything bad here. Breakfast is really good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Glowacki

I ordered a cheese sandwich and a side order of mac&cheese. I still smeled like garlic the next day! It was horrible!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Shawn Rector

Awesome food awesome service very friendly hospitable family oriented.. lovely Family Dining

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Speck

This “ middle of nowhere” nosh has locally farmed meat and veg, craft beer, and scratch made sauces including BBQ, KETCHUP, and Bloody Mary mix. The interior has been decorated with locally re-purposed wood and nostalgic farm supplied. The people are genuinely folksy and warm. I have no idea why they don’t promote themselves better. They have a real jewel here. Why have roadside food when you can have homemade brisket and real mash potatoes ?Parking: Short distance to door.Wheelchair accessibility: Perfect access AND bathrooms for w/c.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Biscuits and Gravy

Sheila Sailsbery

Great tasting food. Staff very friendly and owner stopped at our table to thank us for coming in. Love the atmosphere with large dining area inside and separate area with indoor firepit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Charlene Point

Delicious breakfast & coffees!

Samuel Gusfield

Incredible, flavor, value, and service- our waitress made detailed recommendations that rang true for us. Had the 3 amigos bowl and it was stunningly fresh and flavorful, also crispy potatoes, vegetables, meatloaf, stuffed pepper soup, entire menu is off the charts delicious. Fiancée claims this is the best most loaf she’s ever had- juicy, savory, and crispy all at once.Dietary restrictions: Tons of gluten free options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gerald M.

I ordered the wafiles and they were quite a surprise. Three tiny cookie sized pieces aprox 2 1/2 inches long , very dense. The breakflast sausage was disappointing to say the least. The waitress was excellent and very attentive. The resturant had only a few people but the wait for the food was long. I don't believe that I will be returning.

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