Restaurants near Essex

“Best burgers EVER!!! Been going here since I was a kid, it's a tradition to go get "Perk Burgers" after getting a live Christmas tree. Great food, and the owners are always super nice to all!!!”

“Don’t let any negative reviews turn u away!I’m very picky to the farm fresh food and meatCooked to order and was made FRESH!!!I love this placeCoffe was better than that one green and white place ?I am all for women farming ! Homestead life is amazing to me they are killing it here and they are friendlyFood was FIRE AND VERY VERY FLAVORFULI PROMISE YOU WONT BE DISSATISFIED”

“fun bar great music and great bartenders”

“For anyone who may have been misinformed. Whistle Stop Cafe in DIAMOND, IL is not closed. It is still thriving and still has great food at even better prices. Yes, there is another restaurant in Canada that closed. Same name, different owners (different family entirely).”

“We had a great night for a work gathering! Highly recommend!!”

“A small group of us went last Friday. We all ordered drinks and the Blue Gill Special. The fish was really good and the prices for other items on the menu were reasonable. They have a small salad bar that comes with alot of meals, and this to was simple but nice. The owner found out that this was our first time, and came over to chat. What wonderful customer service. Will definitely be back.”

“Cute place to have a drink. Lots of great martini 🍸 flavors to choose from. Staff was super friendly. We will be back”

“Went here for lunch because I was in the area and was told that it was a good burger spot. I ordered the regular cheeseburger with a side of onion rings and a Dr. Pepper. I was very impressed with the burger, as it had a large patty with a lot of flavor and two different types of cheese. The bun was also very soft and toasted on one side. I was also quite impressed with the well fried onion rings. The atmosphere in this establishment was quite nice, however it was a bit quiet for my taste. The only criticism I had was that the sodas were sold per can and there was no fountain options. It is also worth mentioning that they only accept cash which was a slight disappointment. Overall worth visiting”

“Their iced berry tea flavors are all 😘🤌And everyone is so nice. Definitely make the stop!😍”

“Personally, I’ve been to this establishment and I have nothing but good things to say. I’ve noticed nothing BUT positive things about this place and ive been very privileged to have been here. It was an awesome experience. Good people, good beer! What’s not to like about it? After a few hours hanging out here, I’ve decided that I need to come back for more great memories. Thank you for allowing me to stop by and have a bit of fun!”

“Love Recos, had a great time. Love my people. Had a great experience, great people great experience. Country Strong.”

“Have been there quite a few times the owners and staff are very friendly and efficient the restaurant is older but is well kept. It's a gem for sure excellent food great prices.”

“Food is great , never been disappointed with any of the food.”

“Had a great breakfast. Nice folks.”

“Nice laid back atmosphere, never dissapointed with the food, service is great and speedy. Love going every Monday for beers and grub”

“Haydens is a great place to eat! they are the best restaurant in town. The food is wonderful and their soups are out of this world. I only wish they would get this website up to date and working properly. I try to check it every day and am often disappointed with it not being updated.”

“Best bar food ever!! Audrey was our server and she is absolutely amazing!! She ensured we were served promptly, our food was hot and the beers cold!! Hands down, best bar in the area!!”

“It is a nice respectable place with great food play pool and air hockey i don't know about how much was spent my dad fitted the bill it was a place to eat drink and have a good time hanging with friends and family afye my brothers funeral

Kid-friendliness: Definitely a place for all ages

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to the side walk for wheel chairs”

“Very friendly ,clean,and the young lady at the register was super cool and always stayed busy,im a chef and i like it when i see people in restaurants stay busy.”

“great service, quality food. this place is great!!!”

“first time ordering there food and definitely give it a 10/10. hoagie and chicken Parm sandwich cooked perfectly! would definitely go back again and plan to!”

“Great place to have a cold one and enjoy the Atmosphere”

“Excellent staff, lots of laughs, great music inside and outside!!”

“Good food at a fair price. Homemade😀”

“Not what I was expecting but still quite good. If you're looking for a NY style pizza, this ain't it. That being said, we were still quite happy with the taste and texture.”

“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”

“Stopped in to visit the Giant over the weekend, Grandbabie's needed to go potty, so we pull into the restaurant. On the front door it's posted, (Restrooms are for Customer's only).So I order a large decaf and regular coffee for myself and wife, kids just had snacks a few minutes earlier..As we were prepping our coffee, they ran out of flavored cream for one coffee, I asked politely for additional cream, for some reason they ran out of that flavor, with out even checking the kitchen..I paid the 8.44 for both and just took the completed cup of Joe...I hope they get better on stocking supplies to please the customer..1#🥤☕️💸Posting on Google and Yelp as well..”

“The food was so good I got a chorizo torta dinner my son got 4 steak tacos I also got an Al pastor taco, shrimp tacos and a fish tacos”

“Always amicable, courteous experience/service. Great breakfast sandwiches and coffee beverages, BLT comes highly recommended …helps me start my day on a positive note.”