Small town vibes, great food, fast service, and amazing staff. ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gus' Famous French Toast
cindy johnson
Great breakfast place for anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side of Hashbrowns, Buttery Toast, Ham or Sausage
Neisie J
Everyone in our part of 4 were very pleased with everything. It was crowded, but it was worth the short wait. Plus the prices were very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttery Toast, Egg and Ham with Pancakes, Western Omelette, Grits
Joe T.
I have searched for the best biscuits and gravy in Central Illinois. Sam's Cafe is the best I have found. The biscuits are real biscuits and the gravy tastes close to homemade. The service is great and friendly. It's an old fashioned looking diner on a busy city street, Try it.
Robert W. Clemens
Diners are far and few between. Really good ones are farther and fewer between. Sam's is one of the latter. Do yourself a favor. Thanks to Sam's entire crew.
Tonya Fulfer
This was our very first time eating from Sam's. I was a little nervous bc I wasn't sure what to expect, but the moment we walked out you could feel the friendly vibes. The food was so much better than I expected. I wish I could've given them a 10 star review. We got the French toast and the double cheeseburger and by far the best in town for both. French toast were so delicious, fluffy and sweet. Never tasted something so yummy. The cheeseburger was specially seasoned, juicy and bursting with flavor. We have been talking about this place to everyone we know. You will not be disappointed. We cannot wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Steve Gillespie
Good except for bums out front begging for
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Two Egg Breakfast
Krit Chan
Best breakfast in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia Willis
Breakfast was superb! Food made from
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Machell M.
Good diner breakfast at a good price. Nothing fancy but places like this are hard to find! First time here while passing through town.
Cheap food, endearing environment, best pancakes I've ever had. The staff are all incredibly friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg and Ham with Pancakes
Clement Cherlin
Gus's Famous French Toast is famous for a reson! It's like a french toast pancake, fluffy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gus' Famous French Toast
Anthony M.
A no frills diner, this is the kind of place you wish you'd see more often surviving. There are many imitations, but nothing compares to the original thing. Its quite the bustling scene. I would say that the place is a little smaller than expected, but they seem to be able to get people in and out. While my food was good, the menu is somehow a little bit limited. If you want Eggs and Bacon or Pancakes, you are set, but they have very limited omelettes and "eggs plus side thing...eg steak" . People have also said that its dirt cheap, but I didn't think so. Its not expensive, but it didn't seem cheap to me. The service also seemed a little short. Maybe we caught them at a bad time or that's just the local attitude. Pair that with this being cash only and funky hours, I am not sure when I will be back. If I am in the area, I would have no problem stopping by, but I might stick with Merry Anne's or Sweet Basil for my brunch adventures.
Alyssa Scott
Great local joint to grab a bite to eat. It's definitely dated, but I won't disrespect Sam's Cafe. Good food and friendly staff.
Small town vibes, great food, fast service, and amazing staff. ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gus' Famous French Toast
Great breakfast place for anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side of Hashbrowns, Buttery Toast, Ham or Sausage
Everyone in our part of 4 were very pleased with everything. It was crowded, but it was worth the short wait. Plus the prices were very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttery Toast, Egg and Ham with Pancakes, Western Omelette, Grits
I have searched for the best biscuits and gravy in Central Illinois. Sam's Cafe is the best I have found. The biscuits are real biscuits and the gravy tastes close to homemade. The service is great and friendly. It's an old fashioned looking diner on a busy city street, Try it.
Diners are far and few between. Really good ones are farther and fewer between. Sam's is one of the latter. Do yourself a favor. Thanks to Sam's entire crew.
This was our very first time eating from Sam's. I was a little nervous bc I wasn't sure what to expect, but the moment we walked out you could feel the friendly vibes. The food was so much better than I expected. I wish I could've given them a 10 star review. We got the French toast and the double cheeseburger and by far the best in town for both. French toast were so delicious, fluffy and sweet. Never tasted something so yummy. The cheeseburger was specially seasoned, juicy and bursting with flavor. We have been talking about this place to everyone we know. You will not be disappointed. We cannot wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Good except for bums out front begging for
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Two Egg Breakfast
Best breakfast in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breakfast was superb! Food made from
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good diner breakfast at a good price. Nothing fancy but places like this are hard to find! First time here while passing through town.
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Always delicious and accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheap food, endearing environment, best pancakes I've ever had. The staff are all incredibly friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg and Ham with Pancakes
Gus's Famous French Toast is famous for a reson! It's like a french toast pancake, fluffy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gus' Famous French Toast
A no frills diner, this is the kind of place you wish you'd see more often surviving. There are many imitations, but nothing compares to the original thing. Its quite the bustling scene. I would say that the place is a little smaller than expected, but they seem to be able to get people in and out. While my food was good, the menu is somehow a little bit limited. If you want Eggs and Bacon or Pancakes, you are set, but they have very limited omelettes and "eggs plus side thing...eg steak" . People have also said that its dirt cheap, but I didn't think so. Its not expensive, but it didn't seem cheap to me. The service also seemed a little short. Maybe we caught them at a bad time or that's just the local attitude. Pair that with this being cash only and funky hours, I am not sure when I will be back. If I am in the area, I would have no problem stopping by, but I might stick with Merry Anne's or Sweet Basil for my brunch adventures.
Great local joint to grab a bite to eat. It's definitely dated, but I won't disrespect Sam's Cafe. Good food and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5