Saw a review in an online newspaper and traveled more than an hour to get here, but the root beer and steak sandwich I had more than made up for it. 100% worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich, Root
Ron Winner
Been a minnit since I've been there. Pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Root, Burger
Corgi Real
Only thing I can really recommend is the rootbeer itself. All ice cream including floats are all soft serve. Food isn't bad but not worth writing home about.Kid-friendliness: Staff is very friendly and the whole place is ment for families.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Root
Alison Petre
The food is reasonably priced and Very Good!! Awesome ice cream and homemade root beer!! The owners are the nicest people you will ever meet ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devlyn Naqvi
This was a really nice little place to get some food and root beer. I loved the old school style of the whole place. The staff were real friendly, and I liked the food. The Root Beer was also pretty dang good! Worth the hour drive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Root, Burger
Manuel Montoya
Nice charming place out of another era!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nicky
Bacon Cheeseburger was good !! Salad always good with the French dressing !!! Good Food Good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Diane Ayers
Good food. Low prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie Hoskins
Chicken Sandwich was raw in the center. The staff did offer to provide another sandwich or different option. However the waitress did feel the need to tell me that the kitchen staff was lazy. Not something you want to hear when dinning somewhere. Also just not a professional attitude to have. The service was quick and very friendly and I would be willing to try again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Root Beer Float, Salad
Colin P.
Food is... ok. They call small styrofoam cups of shredded lettuce salads. My burger was drowning in mustard. They DO NOT take cards. It's cash only. So they say this anywhere, like on the door? No. They wait until you've eaten and then direct to a little ATM machine to get cash out. Ridiculous. Won't be going back.
So much to unpack here. My wife and I decided to stop here for dinner, mostly because of the reviews -- it's rated one of the top places in Oglesby and so many of the recent reviews raved about the food and root beer, etc, etc.--- Our experience ---Food : We dined-in the restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger basket with fries, a hot dog with relish, ketchup, and onion, and an order of fried mushrooms, plus 2 "frosty mugs" of root beer. For made-to-order, we were surprised that the food items were all lukewarm at best. Everything -- the fries, the burger, mushrooms, hotdog -- all of it didn't really seem hot and fresh. The mugs weren't "frosty", they were, at best, chilled, so again, the root beer wasn't very cold. Our first serving of root beer had no ice, but the refill had some. All that being said, the root beer was just ok; certainly wasn't a "WOW" for us. Maybe it'd been better if it were cold vs near room temp. Per my wife, the hamburger was not very good. Again, probably in part because it was "just warm". The basket came with a small cup of shredded lettuce, but they forgot to provide the dressing (that was ordered "on the side"). And the hotdog tasted like a cheap hotdog from a discount grocery store. Other reviews had talked about how great the all-beef hotdogs were -- there's no way the hotdog I was served was "all-beef". If that was an "all-beef hotdog", it was of very poor quality; nowhere near the taste/quality of a Nathan's or Ballpark hotdog. And, the bun it was served on was stale/dry on one end letting me know that it had been sitting with the end of the bag open long enough to allow it to dry out and go stale. Although the food was less than "delicious", the prices were very reasonable -- for all that we had, it was $18.50.Atmosphere : This is an old drive-up type restaurant/rootbeer stand with dine-in available. It has a nostalgic, but also dirty feel. They only accept cash/check. For those that don't know that (me), they have an ATM inside. Locals probably know the routine there and don't pay attention to it, but the ATM was old and very dirty; I haven't seen such an old ATM for probably 20+ years. The doors leading to the bathrooms were the old swinging, "saloon-type" doors; they felt greasy. The bathroom door on the men's bathroom apparently doesn't lock, because despite being locked, while I was washing my hands, someone opened the door. The general motif seems to be 50s/60s with the last deep cleaning probably having been around the 90s.Service : Service was decent. It's not very big on the inside -- probably somewhere around 9 four-top booths and 4-5 two-top booths. It was pretty full on the Friday evening we were there. We seated ourselves at one of the few remaining tables and were waited on fairly promptly. There seemed to be one or two people working the dining room. Our waitress was nice and helpful in ordering. We sat where we had a pretty decent view of the front counter/kitchen areas, and I don't -think- our food sat for very long, but given that everything arrived "less than hot and fresh", I can't be certain.Overall : The food and drink were both big "misses" for us -- temp was poor and "frosty mugs" weren't frosty. Despite the decent prices, the cost vs quality is low. Not sure if we just hit an "off night", but I can't imagine we were the only people getting less than ideal food that night. This place seems to have a lot of potential, but could also use a little maintenance and a deep cleaning. The owners/employees need to take some time and do a walk-through with a customers eye and address the little maintenance items -- dirt, dust, and doors that don't lock. Then, maybe a sit down and try some of the food menu items that are being served. All that said, we tried it, but won't plan to be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jay G.
So much to unpack here. My wife and I decided to stop here for dinner, mostly because of the reviews -- it's rated one of the top places in Oglesby and so many of the recent reviews raved about the food and root beer, etc, etc. --- Our experience --- Food : We dined-in the restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger basket with fries, a hot dog with relish, ketchup, and onion, and an order of fried mushrooms, plus 2 "frosty mugs" of root beer. For made-to-order, we were surprised that the food items were all lukewarm at best. Everything -- the fries, the burger, mushrooms, hotdog -- all of it didn't really seem hot and fresh. The mugs weren't "frosty", they were, at best, chilled, so again, the root beer wasn't very cold. Our first serving of root beer had no ice, but the refill had some. All that being said, the root beer was just ok; certainly wasn't a "WOW" for us. Maybe it'd been better if it were cold vs near room temp. Per my wife, the hamburger was not very good. Again, probably in part because it was "just warm". The basket came with a small cup of shredded lettuce, but they forgot to provide the dressing (that was ordered "on the side"). And the hotdog tasted like a cheap hotdog from a discount grocery store. Other reviews had talked about how great the all-beef hotdogs were -- there's no way the hotdog I was served was "all-beef". If that was an "all-beef hotdog", it was of very poor quality; nowhere near the taste/quality of a Nathan's or Ballpark hotdog. And, the bun it was served on was stale/dry on one end letting me know that it had been sitting with the end of the bag open long enough to allow it to dry out and go stale. Although the food was less than "delicious", the prices were very reasonable -- for all that we had, it was $18.50. Atmosphere : This is an old drive-up type restaurant/rootbeer stand with dine-in available. It has a nostalgic, but also dirty feel. They only accept cash/check. For those that don't know that (me), they have an ATM inside. Locals probably know the routine there and don't pay attention to it, but the ATM was old and very dirty; I haven't seen such an old ATM for probably 20+ years. The doors leading to the bathrooms were the old swinging, "saloon-type" doors; they felt greasy. The bathroom door on the men's bathroom apparently doesn't lock, because despite being locked, while I was washing my hands, someone opened the door. The general motif seems to be 50s/60s with the last deep cleaning probably having been around the 90s. Service : Service was decent. It's not very big on the inside -- probably somewhere around 9 four-top booths and 4-5 two-top booths. It was pretty full on the Friday evening we were there. We seated ourselves at one of the few remaining tables and were waited on fairly promptly. There seemed to be one or two people working the dining room. Our waitress was nice and helpful in ordering. We sat where we had a pretty decent view of the front counter/kitchen areas, and I don't -think- our food sat for very long, but given that everything arrived "less than hot and fresh", I can't be certain. Overall : The food and drink were both big "misses" for us -- temp was poor and "frosty mugs" weren't frosty. Despite the decent prices, the cost vs quality is low. Not sure if we just hit an "off night", but I can't imagine we were the only people getting less than ideal food that night. This place seems to have a lot of potential, but could also use a little maintenance and a deep cleaning. The owners/employees need to take some time and do a walk-through with a customers eye and address the little maintenance items -- dirt, dust, and doors that don't lock. Then, maybe a sit down and try some of the food menu items that are being served. All that said, we tried it, but won't plan to be back.
Amasa Peck Jr
Everything was great, wish there was more places like this in the world, sad they are disappearing.
My first time coming here and it was amazing! I had the double cheeseburger with a rootbeer float. I drank pop for the first time in 15 years because the rootbeer is made in house. It was the best rootbeer float I ever had. The burger was great and the service was great! If I did not live 90 minutes away, I would coke here more often. A gem ?
The place is full of nostalgia! I happened to catch this spot during my trip to Starved Rock State Park. I didn't know places like this still existed. Burgers, hot dogs, chilli, ice cream, and of course Rootbeer are on the menu. I got the bacon cheeseburger basket with rootbeer. The food is very yummy! Speedy service with an exceptional staff. The drive in style diner, retro colors, original signage and statue out front really make this a must stop spot. Cash only with an ATM inside. Will come back again on my next visit. Thank you!
Saw a review in an online newspaper and traveled more than an hour to get here, but the root beer and steak sandwich I had more than made up for it. 100% worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich, Root
Been a minnit since I've been there. Pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Root, Burger
Only thing I can really recommend is the rootbeer itself. All ice cream including floats are all soft serve. Food isn't bad but not worth writing home about.Kid-friendliness: Staff is very friendly and the whole place is ment for families.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Root
The food is reasonably priced and Very Good!! Awesome ice cream and homemade root beer!! The owners are the nicest people you will ever meet ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a really nice little place to get some food and root beer. I loved the old school style of the whole place. The staff were real friendly, and I liked the food. The Root Beer was also pretty dang good! Worth the hour drive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Root, Burger
Nice charming place out of another era!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Bacon Cheeseburger was good !! Salad always good with the French dressing !!! Good Food Good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good food. Low prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chicken Sandwich was raw in the center. The staff did offer to provide another sandwich or different option. However the waitress did feel the need to tell me that the kitchen staff was lazy. Not something you want to hear when dinning somewhere. Also just not a professional attitude to have. The service was quick and very friendly and I would be willing to try again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Root Beer Float, Salad
Food is... ok. They call small styrofoam cups of shredded lettuce salads. My burger was drowning in mustard. They DO NOT take cards. It's cash only. So they say this anywhere, like on the door? No. They wait until you've eaten and then direct to a little ATM machine to get cash out. Ridiculous. Won't be going back.
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So much to unpack here. My wife and I decided to stop here for dinner, mostly because of the reviews -- it's rated one of the top places in Oglesby and so many of the recent reviews raved about the food and root beer, etc, etc.--- Our experience ---Food : We dined-in the restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger basket with fries, a hot dog with relish, ketchup, and onion, and an order of fried mushrooms, plus 2 "frosty mugs" of root beer. For made-to-order, we were surprised that the food items were all lukewarm at best. Everything -- the fries, the burger, mushrooms, hotdog -- all of it didn't really seem hot and fresh. The mugs weren't "frosty", they were, at best, chilled, so again, the root beer wasn't very cold. Our first serving of root beer had no ice, but the refill had some. All that being said, the root beer was just ok; certainly wasn't a "WOW" for us. Maybe it'd been better if it were cold vs near room temp. Per my wife, the hamburger was not very good. Again, probably in part because it was "just warm". The basket came with a small cup of shredded lettuce, but they forgot to provide the dressing (that was ordered "on the side"). And the hotdog tasted like a cheap hotdog from a discount grocery store. Other reviews had talked about how great the all-beef hotdogs were -- there's no way the hotdog I was served was "all-beef". If that was an "all-beef hotdog", it was of very poor quality; nowhere near the taste/quality of a Nathan's or Ballpark hotdog. And, the bun it was served on was stale/dry on one end letting me know that it had been sitting with the end of the bag open long enough to allow it to dry out and go stale. Although the food was less than "delicious", the prices were very reasonable -- for all that we had, it was $18.50.Atmosphere : This is an old drive-up type restaurant/rootbeer stand with dine-in available. It has a nostalgic, but also dirty feel. They only accept cash/check. For those that don't know that (me), they have an ATM inside. Locals probably know the routine there and don't pay attention to it, but the ATM was old and very dirty; I haven't seen such an old ATM for probably 20+ years. The doors leading to the bathrooms were the old swinging, "saloon-type" doors; they felt greasy. The bathroom door on the men's bathroom apparently doesn't lock, because despite being locked, while I was washing my hands, someone opened the door. The general motif seems to be 50s/60s with the last deep cleaning probably having been around the 90s.Service : Service was decent. It's not very big on the inside -- probably somewhere around 9 four-top booths and 4-5 two-top booths. It was pretty full on the Friday evening we were there. We seated ourselves at one of the few remaining tables and were waited on fairly promptly. There seemed to be one or two people working the dining room. Our waitress was nice and helpful in ordering. We sat where we had a pretty decent view of the front counter/kitchen areas, and I don't -think- our food sat for very long, but given that everything arrived "less than hot and fresh", I can't be certain.Overall : The food and drink were both big "misses" for us -- temp was poor and "frosty mugs" weren't frosty. Despite the decent prices, the cost vs quality is low. Not sure if we just hit an "off night", but I can't imagine we were the only people getting less than ideal food that night. This place seems to have a lot of potential, but could also use a little maintenance and a deep cleaning. The owners/employees need to take some time and do a walk-through with a customers eye and address the little maintenance items -- dirt, dust, and doors that don't lock. Then, maybe a sit down and try some of the food menu items that are being served. All that said, we tried it, but won't plan to be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
So much to unpack here. My wife and I decided to stop here for dinner, mostly because of the reviews -- it's rated one of the top places in Oglesby and so many of the recent reviews raved about the food and root beer, etc, etc. --- Our experience --- Food : We dined-in the restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger basket with fries, a hot dog with relish, ketchup, and onion, and an order of fried mushrooms, plus 2 "frosty mugs" of root beer. For made-to-order, we were surprised that the food items were all lukewarm at best. Everything -- the fries, the burger, mushrooms, hotdog -- all of it didn't really seem hot and fresh. The mugs weren't "frosty", they were, at best, chilled, so again, the root beer wasn't very cold. Our first serving of root beer had no ice, but the refill had some. All that being said, the root beer was just ok; certainly wasn't a "WOW" for us. Maybe it'd been better if it were cold vs near room temp. Per my wife, the hamburger was not very good. Again, probably in part because it was "just warm". The basket came with a small cup of shredded lettuce, but they forgot to provide the dressing (that was ordered "on the side"). And the hotdog tasted like a cheap hotdog from a discount grocery store. Other reviews had talked about how great the all-beef hotdogs were -- there's no way the hotdog I was served was "all-beef". If that was an "all-beef hotdog", it was of very poor quality; nowhere near the taste/quality of a Nathan's or Ballpark hotdog. And, the bun it was served on was stale/dry on one end letting me know that it had been sitting with the end of the bag open long enough to allow it to dry out and go stale. Although the food was less than "delicious", the prices were very reasonable -- for all that we had, it was $18.50. Atmosphere : This is an old drive-up type restaurant/rootbeer stand with dine-in available. It has a nostalgic, but also dirty feel. They only accept cash/check. For those that don't know that (me), they have an ATM inside. Locals probably know the routine there and don't pay attention to it, but the ATM was old and very dirty; I haven't seen such an old ATM for probably 20+ years. The doors leading to the bathrooms were the old swinging, "saloon-type" doors; they felt greasy. The bathroom door on the men's bathroom apparently doesn't lock, because despite being locked, while I was washing my hands, someone opened the door. The general motif seems to be 50s/60s with the last deep cleaning probably having been around the 90s. Service : Service was decent. It's not very big on the inside -- probably somewhere around 9 four-top booths and 4-5 two-top booths. It was pretty full on the Friday evening we were there. We seated ourselves at one of the few remaining tables and were waited on fairly promptly. There seemed to be one or two people working the dining room. Our waitress was nice and helpful in ordering. We sat where we had a pretty decent view of the front counter/kitchen areas, and I don't -think- our food sat for very long, but given that everything arrived "less than hot and fresh", I can't be certain. Overall : The food and drink were both big "misses" for us -- temp was poor and "frosty mugs" weren't frosty. Despite the decent prices, the cost vs quality is low. Not sure if we just hit an "off night", but I can't imagine we were the only people getting less than ideal food that night. This place seems to have a lot of potential, but could also use a little maintenance and a deep cleaning. The owners/employees need to take some time and do a walk-through with a customers eye and address the little maintenance items -- dirt, dust, and doors that don't lock. Then, maybe a sit down and try some of the food menu items that are being served. All that said, we tried it, but won't plan to be back.
Everything was great, wish there was more places like this in the world, sad they are disappearing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Root Beer Float, Salad, Cheeseburger
My first time coming here and it was amazing! I had the double cheeseburger with a rootbeer float. I drank pop for the first time in 15 years because the rootbeer is made in house. It was the best rootbeer float I ever had. The burger was great and the service was great! If I did not live 90 minutes away, I would coke here more often. A gem ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Root Beer Float, Double Bacon Cheeseburger, French Fries, Ice Cream Cones, Cheeseburger
The place is full of nostalgia! I happened to catch this spot during my trip to Starved Rock State Park. I didn't know places like this still existed. Burgers, hot dogs, chilli, ice cream, and of course Rootbeer are on the menu. I got the bacon cheeseburger basket with rootbeer. The food is very yummy! Speedy service with an exceptional staff. The drive in style diner, retro colors, original signage and statue out front really make this a must stop spot. Cash only with an ATM inside. Will come back again on my next visit. Thank you!