The Wooden Tie Cafe

206 IL-143, Pierron
(618) 973-1385

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Josh Rathmann

The food here is some of the best around! They make take-out orders that are quick and convenient for last minute lunch or dinner options. We have also used them to cater one of our small family get-togethers and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the brisket and the homemade chips. My wife and I love going on date nights here. They’ve got a cozy seating area inside, as you’re hit with the smell of smoky bbq the second you open the front door. They have a wide selection of drinks but we mainly enjoy the whiskey/bourbon selection they have. We’ve gotten to know Joe (owner) and he is a great guy who is also a volunteer firefighter for the local fire department. Give them a try next time you’re in the area. You won’t be disappointed!

Christina Rask

Go for the barbecue, stay for the bread pudding! Everything was delicious

Mad Hatter

We ordered the smoked chicken platter and a smoked turkey platter with 2 sides. The turkey is better than the chicken. The two sides were side salads and vegetable medley. The side salad is a good portion. The vegetable medley was a bit salty. Had the raspberry chocolate cheesecake for dessert and it was okay. Would not order again. Overall, enjoyed the visit and will come back to try the burgers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Emily Woolaver

Such a cool atmosphere and great food for an affordable price! Don’t miss out!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Bread Pudding

Keith Norman

What a gem. Had business about 20 mins away, and it was highly recommended. Try the redhead nachos, listed as an appetizer, but is more than a meal. Friendly server, too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Bread Pudding

Judith Rae Dixon-Walsh

As much as I love the food at the Wooden Tie, the main reason we go there is for their wonderful salads. However, this last visit we ordered a large salad, the salad dressing was so watered down I could not eat it without splashing the dressing all over me. It just ruins a salad when the dressing is so watered down. If we do visit The Wooden Tie again, I will take my own Ranch dressing from home. Eating out is just too expensive to ruin great food like that.

Kyle Plog

Great smoked meats, amazing service, and a great atmosphere all at a price barely above fast food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arianna Kampwerth

My family and I love The Wooden Tie! Amazing food and, great atmosphere, and we LOVE the owners! I had food catered for a part of my wedding from them and it was phenomenal just as I was expecting! All of our guests were raving about their sliders and salad!! Could not thank them or recommend them enough! Thank you!!

Timothy

The brisket was extremely dry.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Adam Adams

A great place to have quite dinner.Didn't try any of the sauces ,food was great without them

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Patridge

First time here but it will not be the last! Everything was amazing! And between the 7 of us, we tried a lot! Don't forget to save room for the bread pudding!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Loaded Baked Potato, Wings, Smoked Brisket Platter, Bread Pudding

Keith Carter

Amazing sample platter

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Piggy

Tara Lentz

Love eating here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loaded Baked Potato, Competition BBQ Ribs Platter, Wings, Bread Pudding

Marcellus Tebbe

Love this place. Never had a bad meal or bad service. Always top notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Pulled Pork, Wings

Charles Baker

Phenomenal. I cannot remember when I have had better brisket, or a better overall meal. Prices crazy reasonable. A time travel trip back to a time when everyone knew everyone, and you were greeted with a smile even when you were a stranger. Make a trip to experience this special restaurant. Ask for Mary. She is the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Brisket Platter

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