Best…Food…Ever…Better than my wife’s, better than my Grandmother’s, better than your’s…Sorry, but it may be true.Introduced to it by my Edward Jones Advisor located just down the street, we on average, have not missed a weekly visit since we tried it more than 5 years ago.Can’t say enough about this place. If it’s not your thing, I apologize, but more than likely you’ll agree with me, even if it’s not on par with my enthusiasm.His breakfast specials are to die for at times; many of my favorites include his lemon icing or his many stir fry themed meals. When the special isn’t to your liking, my go to is the infamous and ultimate meal, the Jessica’s Bowl! Cinnamon Rolls, Breakfast Sandwiches, Omelets and Skillets, Pancakes, French Toast, Breakfast Plates, and Biscuits and Gravy! Everyone talks about the Biscuits and Gravy. That’s what my Financial Advisor first told us about. He’s gives great counsel in other areas too. Now I’m known to not be a fan of breakfast at restaurants, (you’ll never hear me comment on how badly I want some McDonald’s breakfast, or even most local diners) especially biscuits and gravy, as it’s never as good as homemade…but let me tell you that this is basically homemade, just not at your home.Lunch should be experienced as well. I’m a burger man, and he has some great ones. Buffalo burger specials, chili burger specials, burgers w/ apples (custom/special), or just his traditional homemade, you can’t go wrong. Also need to try chicken noodles, buffalo mac and cheese special, and any of the several sandwiches.I’ll cut this short since I can’t list it all here. Awesome people, local small diner feel, and prices that are from better days long past.Something my wife was told once that makes sense, “Find the place that the older retiree generations seem to regularly occupy, as that means it’s good food and reasonably priced”.Just try it once, most likely I’ll eventually see you there. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy
The Crafts
A+ all around. My family and I were visiting my aunt & uncle and decided to stop in. They have great food options and everyone was so friendly! We will be back whenever we visit again.Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and a kids menu. They have a small collection of story books in a small bookcase, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Blackmore
Very delicious food also alot for price. Everyone very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S. Andrew
One of the best small diners I've been into in rural Illinois. Recommend by my roommate Chris.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Beth Myers
I love their breakfast!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nickolas Webb
I came here as a kid when this was Brown's. They still have the counter up front. I'm glad it didn't just shut down.Food is good. The condiment tray on the table is kind of inconvenient being right in the middle, and it's hard to move out of the way. But still, great place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony S.
Always great food. Nice service. Good prices/value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Heavenly French- Toast, Grilled Cheese, Horseshoe w Chicken Strips, Biscuits and Gravy
Kevin N.
A great cafe in a small, Midwest town. Good food at a good price. Great service. Kept my coffee cup filled with good coffee. Let me very highly recommend their wheat bread, baked on the premises every morning. It is excellent bread which will stand up to any you would fine at much higher priced places. There is ample seating at both table and counter. Place is always full because food is so good. The locals come here which says a lot. If you're looking for a good breakfast then do not miss this place. Did zi mention great service, too! Will most definitely be back!
Susan F.
Forgot to take pictures, however, had a wonderful breakfast. Service was fabulous. The food was tremendous!!
Hanna Q.
Amazing food! Great homemade cinnamon rolls, homemade bread, best grilled cheese in town and great service. They also have weekly special to mix it up, I love it there!
Always a good place to eat. There is a wait sometimes, but it is worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basic Breakfast Platter, Biscuits and Gravy
Lock78
I love there specialty items soooo much!Great food and service?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy
Amanda (Venom)
I love this diner/cafe, the waitress staff and the cook are great people. They take good care of you and always try to make sure you leave happy. I recommend soup of the day and half sandwich, the fresh baked cookies they sell at the register, and the special in-house BBQ sauce. Easily my favorite lunch spot for taste, budget, and feels comfortable.Parking: They have a few parking spots in front of the restaurant, but it is a shopping center, if it happens to be crowded, you can park nearby in the neighboring street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Horseshoe w Chicken Strips
tmanock79
Best food around. Great breakfasts! Not the same old menu you see at so many places. Love their daily specials. Visit a least once a week.
Paul S.
I eat there all the time. good food and it's affordable I like how there is a bar you can eat at instead of taking a whole table when your solo..
Best…Food…Ever…Better than my wife’s, better than my Grandmother’s, better than your’s…Sorry, but it may be true.Introduced to it by my Edward Jones Advisor located just down the street, we on average, have not missed a weekly visit since we tried it more than 5 years ago.Can’t say enough about this place. If it’s not your thing, I apologize, but more than likely you’ll agree with me, even if it’s not on par with my enthusiasm.His breakfast specials are to die for at times; many of my favorites include his lemon icing or his many stir fry themed meals. When the special isn’t to your liking, my go to is the infamous and ultimate meal, the Jessica’s Bowl! Cinnamon Rolls, Breakfast Sandwiches, Omelets and Skillets, Pancakes, French Toast, Breakfast Plates, and Biscuits and Gravy! Everyone talks about the Biscuits and Gravy. That’s what my Financial Advisor first told us about. He’s gives great counsel in other areas too. Now I’m known to not be a fan of breakfast at restaurants, (you’ll never hear me comment on how badly I want some McDonald’s breakfast, or even most local diners) especially biscuits and gravy, as it’s never as good as homemade…but let me tell you that this is basically homemade, just not at your home.Lunch should be experienced as well. I’m a burger man, and he has some great ones. Buffalo burger specials, chili burger specials, burgers w/ apples (custom/special), or just his traditional homemade, you can’t go wrong. Also need to try chicken noodles, buffalo mac and cheese special, and any of the several sandwiches.I’ll cut this short since I can’t list it all here. Awesome people, local small diner feel, and prices that are from better days long past.Something my wife was told once that makes sense, “Find the place that the older retiree generations seem to regularly occupy, as that means it’s good food and reasonably priced”.Just try it once, most likely I’ll eventually see you there. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy
A+ all around. My family and I were visiting my aunt & uncle and decided to stop in. They have great food options and everyone was so friendly! We will be back whenever we visit again.Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and a kids menu. They have a small collection of story books in a small bookcase, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious food also alot for price. Everyone very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best small diners I've been into in rural Illinois. Recommend by my roommate Chris.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I love their breakfast!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here as a kid when this was Brown's. They still have the counter up front. I'm glad it didn't just shut down.Food is good. The condiment tray on the table is kind of inconvenient being right in the middle, and it's hard to move out of the way. But still, great place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great food. Nice service. Good prices/value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Heavenly French- Toast, Grilled Cheese, Horseshoe w Chicken Strips, Biscuits and Gravy
A great cafe in a small, Midwest town. Good food at a good price. Great service. Kept my coffee cup filled with good coffee. Let me very highly recommend their wheat bread, baked on the premises every morning. It is excellent bread which will stand up to any you would fine at much higher priced places. There is ample seating at both table and counter. Place is always full because food is so good. The locals come here which says a lot. If you're looking for a good breakfast then do not miss this place. Did zi mention great service, too! Will most definitely be back!
Forgot to take pictures, however, had a wonderful breakfast. Service was fabulous. The food was tremendous!!
Amazing food! Great homemade cinnamon rolls, homemade bread, best grilled cheese in town and great service. They also have weekly special to mix it up, I love it there!
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Always a good place to eat. There is a wait sometimes, but it is worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basic Breakfast Platter, Biscuits and Gravy
I love there specialty items soooo much!Great food and service?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy
I love this diner/cafe, the waitress staff and the cook are great people. They take good care of you and always try to make sure you leave happy. I recommend soup of the day and half sandwich, the fresh baked cookies they sell at the register, and the special in-house BBQ sauce. Easily my favorite lunch spot for taste, budget, and feels comfortable.Parking: They have a few parking spots in front of the restaurant, but it is a shopping center, if it happens to be crowded, you can park nearby in the neighboring street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Horseshoe w Chicken Strips
Best food around. Great breakfasts! Not the same old menu you see at so many places. Love their daily specials. Visit a least once a week.
I eat there all the time. good food and it's affordable I like how there is a bar you can eat at instead of taking a whole table when your solo..