Restaurants near Campus

“We went on a Friday night and had the fish dinner. Both the broiled and the fried dinners were very good. The service was quick and friendly. The prices were descent as well. This seemed like a great place for families.”

“these are easily some of the best tacos I've ever had! the various meats (we had the pollo, pastor, and carne molida) were all seasoned/marinated/flavored to perfection. (and you absolutely must try the salsa verde and rojo with the tacos; I think those were actually my favorite of all the food.) the cilantro and onion toppings were both super fresh, the chips were literally still warm from being fried, the salsa was just a notch spicy to compliment the rest of the food. we also got a side of rice which was seasoned enough to go well but not overpower the rest of the food. I fully plan on going out of my way to come here again anytime I'm even nearby the area.”

“I love it when I go to this coffee shop. I always get greeted with a smile. I have been in twice this month and both times my iced coffee that I order (peppermint mocha) has been so good. Normally I have to add sugar to my coffee but the past two I have not. They were so delicious that I was sad the cup was empty. Also the double chocolate muffin is so good when you have a chocolate craving.”

“Route 66 themed decor, friendly staff, prompt service. Corned beef skillet was excellent. Even the rye toast was better than many family restaurants offer. I stop here often as it's really conveniently accessed from I-55.”

“We were traveling a bit of an unfamiliar route up to Schaumburg with a cranky babe and empty stomachs, and we’re so glad we found this little gem!! We were able to change our little man and chat with the owner. She made the biggest, juiciest burgers and some of the best homemade mac n cheese!! Highly recommend!”

“Great service and then the other great thing ever is the best way people treat you. You can come to the small town and then your going to be here for the rest of your life. It's that comfortable to be in a bit of a"small spot" and then feel free to be here..So cool!”

“The food was amazing!! Staff was great! Place was clean. You can either eat at the bar or dining area. Drinks were cold! I had the shenanigans sandwich for st patty’s day….We will definitely be going back!!”

“I spotted a pub, a nice brick structure attached to a house. Like many neighborhood pubs, the sign showed the Old Style beer logo. I walked in through the doors. I attracted attention. Nobody cared that I had insisted on wearing a mask. I looked unfamiliar.A woman called out, "How are you doing, sweetie?" "Oh, I'm fine. Passing through. I stopped for Tom's Sweet Corn, and need to stretch my legs." A man smiled, "So, you're not a local." I thought, "It would take a lifetime to become a local. All I need to do is sit down and order an Old Style." "I live over in Streator," I offered, hoping to look local enough. A woman squealed, "I'm from Streator!" "How about that. I'm thirty miles east of Streator and I meet a neighbor!" I excused myself. I had downed an extra large soda at Jimmy Johns in downtown Kankakee.The rest rooms shared a sink in the hall between the biffys. The wood door suggested an age of one hundred years old or more. Wood gets drier and lighter as it ages. The door handles reminded me of the late Nineteenth Century, just a touch hand made.I wondered, "Should I buy a bar stool buddy a shot to say thanks for a clean restroom?" I walked over to the bar. I spotted a freezer stocked with six dollar frozen pizzas. Not one vegan pizza I felt sure. Hunger had arrived. A set of coolers showed off all the cans for sale. "Might I buy a Coke?" The woman bartending probably owned the bar. "Sure, that will be a dollar". Thank you I said as I gave her two dollars. "It's only a dollar, hon." "I wish to show my gratitude," I said with a smile."What brings you this way?" said the man who deduced my traveling status. "I was in Kankakee." "Kankakee? What brought you to Kankakee?" "I'm learning how to be a census taker. I count twenty at the pub. Let me write that down." He laughed. I had satisfied his curiosity by making him laugh. "You take care of yourself, hon," said the one woman who greeted me first when I came inside. "Yes, please take care of yourself, too. I'll be back".It seemed like the right thing to say. I stepped out the door into the rays of a sun setting to the west. A John Deere gator, a blend between a tractor and a golf cart, proceeded towards Tom's corn. I spotted a few more as I drove to Tom's to score a dozen sweet ears.Tom's yard looked like a John Deere commercial. One farmer arrived pulling a hay wagon full of people behind his yellow and green John Deere tractor. A man set at the wheel of his gator, closest to the picnic table where awaited the corn. "Hey, I bet you're Tom!" "That's right, I'm Tom." "Are you hosting a corn roast, Tom?" "Nope, it's a community gathering." "Might I pick out a few ears?" "Sure, hello yourself. There's the cash box. Put in what you want. Put in nothing. Take all you want."I started to fill a plastic bag after sliding two dollars in the slot cut in the cash box. I thought that fair for six ears. "What's the event, Tom?" "It's a community picture. We just repainted our town sign, and fixed up the landscaping." I hadn't noticed. People kept arriving in vans, by car and even by ATV. "Is this a Lions Club project?" "Nope. We disbanded our club. The national wanted too much money every year. We just do our own community club. A long time resident left money in a will for the sign".He patted the seat of his gator. "Any body need a ride." The sign stood right across the street. "Thank you, Tom. How long will you be picking sweet corn?" "Straight through Labor Day. You drive through often?" "First time by. Have a good night."I counted twenty people walking over from the pub. It looked as if every two hundred citizens of Reddick planned to pose, smiling at the sunset. Soon, I”

“We traveled a distance to meet family. Our table was perfect. In a quiet corner.If I had a negative, it would be that when we were served our soup, I asked for crackers or bread. The server told us they were out and had nothing to offer. We had 6 in our group, and we all enjoyed our meals.”

“For a rural community, this is a great asset. The food is good along with the service. Great place to get together with friends and sit back have a drink and enjoy. So if you are passing through this town, make sure to stop by.”

“My wife and I have been coming here since we moved to Dwight. We decided to get breakfast here and loved it. The food has always been fantastic and now we’ve had the breakfast.”

“(Translated by Google) It is a good place to eat and play. It is a safe place and to socialize(Original)Es un buen lugar para comer y jugar. Es un lugar seguro y para socializar”

“I'm not the biggest Mexican food person but they do have great nachos. And I'm not a big drinker, nor can I handle tequila, so if you're looking for a margarita review you'll have to look elsewhere. But their strawberry daquiris... ??? ”

“Tom's Tavern has never disappointed. Yesterday, We had their Easter Sunday Brunch and it was awesome. Plenty of food choices ranging from ham, turkey, pasta, potatoes, dessert, and more! The staff was hustling to keep their patrons well served with food choices, beverages, and clearing tables. We tried almost everything on the menu and we were completely satisfied. The restaurant older but is clean. Plenty of seating for guests.”

“The food was as normal as a regular subway, actually a bit worse, because when I walked in with my dad, they didn’t have any meatballs, and that was what I had wanted. However, the two people there were just so sweet and patient; I’d been having a really really tired day up until that point, and that interaction made my night. If either of the two people who were there ever see this, I just want you to know that it’s people like you who make lives better”

“Wheelchair accessibility: Random stop for food while driving . No sign on freeway , Lucky random find . Definitely worth a try if you have the chance. Philly cheese steak deep dish was awesome and chicken bacon ranch pizza roll was great tooThanks Dwights for a nice meal..”

“Can’t beat the fried walleye on Friday nights. Update: 5/10/2023 They just posted on Facebook they will be closing. No date listed.All you can eat $12.75 with two sides. Cold beer and friendly staff. If you’re driving down Route 47 take a trip into downtown Saunemin for lunch or dinner. A different lunch and dinner special daily. Update. Went back 9/23/22 still same great food. Price for Friday all you can eat Walleye has increased to $13.75. Still a great deal.”

“Always great ? food the Double cheeseburger ??? is ALWAYS good as are the chicken tenders, onion rings ? great milk shakes.Dietary restrictions: You have to let them know if anyone is allergic ? to Nuts or anything so they use a separate milkshake container.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of parents bring the whole family members to this place.”

“Are down and out so we planned on splitting a 10 piece chicken tenders and Dylan gave us a discount which I had stated that he didn’t have to and gave us extra we are for ever ”

“From the time I called in, the owner answered the phone and did not mind answering all of my plenty questions. She was extremely patient with me and answered every single question because I love pizza and I had pizza from another place in town that I would rather buy a frozen pizza from the grocery store. So she gets a 12 out of 10 as far as service goes. The pricing is perfect! As soon as the pizza showed up to my house it smelled delicious it looked delicious and then I finally sat down to eat it and it actually was delicious! Now that's saying a whole lot because I am a foodie and a pizza connoisseur of sorts. I would definitely recommend eating here 100% I don't know where the bad reviews are coming from but they must have been having a bad day that day. The owner that cooked my pizza ensure that her or her daughter or her husband would be the ones constantly cooking the food and it is consistent. So they definitely have a lifelong customer as long as I am here and they are there. Enjoy your pizza I have not tried anything else yet but that was only my first experience. 10 out of 10 for me for service, pizza could've been a little more crispyfor my liking but next time I will order well done to accommodate, so 8.5 out of 10. Taste was great too.”

“The food is standard McD’s. No complaints here. The dining area can be busies. Tables needs wiped down - self services ?. Understandable since there are only 3 people worked there. Good mid-way stop between Chicago and Peoria.”