“The kind of coffee shop people like me long for and that I dreamed of when moving to Sesser about a year before it opened. Just perfect coffee, food (pastries and sandwiches are amazing and that potato salad is to die for), service, atmosphere (whoever picks the background music has the exact same tastes I do, and the decor is homey). I visit this place weekly and enjoy it to the max every time.”
“Quaint little restaurant on a quiet street. Don’t overlook it though. The food is delicious! The owners make things from scratch and you can tell the difference in quality. They were so sweet and helpful too. We will definitely eat here again at this little hidden gem.”
“Little local spot weed never tried until recently. Moderate pricing, fun, friendly atmosphere, and terrific plates of grub.Kid-friendliness: Bar type atmosphere but they probably allow kids in daylight hours as they do serve food and didn't appear to be a rowdy place”
“Cool atmosphere with old Mill signs and decor. Service was friendly and quick. Sunday chicken special was very good. A little saltier than what I prefer but still very good. Great prices for food. Fries are killer, cheese bites were amazing too!! Worth the drive for sure.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp at front door”
“This is the hidden gem of Franklin County! I stop in about once a week. The owner is a really nice guy that throws down in the kitchen. I've had the double bacon cheese burger which was one of the messiest and tastiest burgers I've ever had. The fries are the awesome crinkle cut ones and they don't overpower you with salt. The Italian beef is fantastic. Really juicy! Overall the food and the service make this a really great place and I will be back again and again”
“I got my fulfillment of drinks, for having very little cash, got to see lots of folks I hadn't seen in years, which I was sober from alcohol for around 6 years. It did remind me the next day why I can't drink responsibility. But all in all I had a very good time. Highly recommend, to Atleast stop in for a drink even I'd it doesn't have alcohol in it.Parking: Decent amount”
“Had a wonderful Breakfast. The server was ever so attentive and she made certain my guests were perfectly happy with the service and meal. Sits within the confines with a bar, a simple bar with the bare minimums. Do not have beer on draft and neither the ingredients to make a Dirty Martini nor a Manhattan; but, the servers make every effort to service quickly and keep an eye out for another round should ine so choose. Even have some slot machines to pass the time and add some change to one's pocket. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served with the doors opening around 5:30 AM - especially great for those that may wish Breakfast before going to work or out on the hunt for Deer Season.”
“Their bagels are delicious me and my mom got the vegetarian bagels. It takes a while for them to get to serve you but in all it was amazing. I hope I can come back.”
“In southern il including the metro east; there is no better Steak. Specifically, their BACON JAM Encrusted Filet! This is whistle pig bourbon which is smooth as silk.”
“Nice setting for inside or outside if weather is nice. Nice selection of drinks for a winery. Bring you own food is great option. Lines for drinks can get long if they are busy.”
“We made our first visit to the "The Buzz" to find out what all of the buzz was about. It started with the ambiance of a sweet cafe decorated with love. The smell of fresh coffee delights the senses as soon as you open the door. We were greeted by Lee, the owner of this little gem, at the register. She helped us with the menus and explained the order at the counter process.The menu is full of unique sandwiches, daily soups, and all of your favorite salads. Everything sounded so good that it took a while to decide. We ordered 3 different 1/2 sandwiches with a pickle and chips, chicken dumping soup, and a salad. We left nothing on our table except for a few chips.The servers work hard preparing your order and deliver them to your table. They also worked as a team to promptly refill drinks and clear the tables off. Gratuity is appreciated, I'm sure.Sorry I didn't get pictures because it all looked so good we couldn't wait. If I did anything different, I would have saved room for bread pudding. Sigh, next time, I'll take some to go :)”
“Not from the area. Stopped off the interstate to grab some lunch.LOVED IT!Excellent service, excellent food and such a warm welcome from a local there.If I’m ever back this way, it’ll be a must stop! ”
“It's the best cafe in Waltonville. We (and many others) drive over from Sesser because of the good food, good service, and reasonable prices. Some small ramps on the door thresholds would aid in wheelchair access.”
“We played there, our very first time, on Christmas night, this year! 12-25-21!Had a fantastic time, a fantastic crowd, and we were treated wonderfully!What a Christmas it turned out to be! We are so thrilled to have been there!Thank you Diane Robinson, for having us to play, the 3rd year anniversary of owning your establishment!We look forward to our return! Happy New Year!”
“Nothing negative! Burgers are tasty, icecream is delicious and a lot more budget friendly than a certain DQ... Fried pickles are not the best I've had but they're good! Milkshakes always hit the spot.”
“The food was ok. Steak fries were more like wedges and way over cooked, almost burnt. Service was below par, but not the servers fault. They were very understaffed. The atmosphere is dim and a bit dingy. Could use a good deep cleaning, a new coat of paint, and some updates.”
“This place has one of the best lineups of beer I've ever had. I don't usually drink an IPA but theirs is to die for. The owners and their staff are topnotch as well. I highly recommend checking it out!”
“The floors are beautiful along with the bar counters. The employees are always very nice. Just a great atmosphere to go to and sit and relax and have a couple drinks with your friends. I absolutely loved it! ?????”
“The food was excellent!However, there was only one waitress working. She had to tend bar & also take everyone's order for food. She was trying her best but she was way too busy for one person. Management needs to do a better job scheduling help.”
“This Restaurant has an excellent selection of pie. On Friday the catfish special makes the trip worthwhile for me. This is practically on the banks of Rend lake.”
“Their burgers and bbq are delicious! They have a ton of sides to choose from and you get 3 with a meal! Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area. We also had great service and didn’t wait long for food at all (and there were 6 of us).”
“05/22/2020Best Mexican food around. Take out was ready in 10 minutesUPDATE:03/02/2024Did dine in today. The service was excellent, our waitress was very tentative and friendly. Had the ground beef taco salad which is served in a large flour tortilla. Had a lot of fresh filling.”
“I applaud the owners here!! Great people great food. There was a miscommunication by the glo bingo that led people to think they couldn’t get in if you bought tickets on event brite. We let owners know and took care of it for us Amazing people! Places like this that do the right thing deserve the business so again I applaud the owners great food great atmosphere and also took care of our bill since we waited forever! Thanks again guys we will be back for sure !”
“I had a long day and it was 10pm so most restaurants were closed. "Danny" said she would make us some sandwiches. She was friendly and helpful and made us feel like a friend was making our sandwiches. The sandwiches were great too! Thanks!”
“Been around for a long time. Usually laid back. Can get rowdy on the weekend. You get the young crowd on Friday and Saturday. Have a lot of memories of this place.”
“Cafe bloom is such a stunning restaurant! The blossom tea is the best tea I have ever had. My husband and I love the atmosphere of Cafe Bloom so much we just had our wedding there! They decorated so beautifully for us and made our special day perfect!”
“Heard rave reviews so we had a group of 7 get together. Kinda cramped for larger parties. The food was good but nothing extraordinary. I didn’t care for the cold spinach dip but the taste was good, just would go better warm. Might stop back again if I was in the area. Fries were meh.Parking: Was hard to find the parking lot. Sidewalk was not salted for winter ice conditions and we had a man in his late 80’s struggle from the parking lot up the block to the restaurant.”
“The food was very good but having to pay for cheese on a salad was not expected. Service was great ?Vegetarian options: Has a few optionsWheelchair accessibility: Ramp to door, wide open space”
“The burgers are yummy! Neat hole in the wall. Pool table jukebox ATM.Connie was the bartender. She took great care of us.I was there with my 11 year son he played pool. Kids are allowed until 8pm”
“My husband and I ate here for the first time today. Lexi greeted us at the door, we sat down, and she quickly got our drinks. They had a nice.buffet set up but we chose tonorder from the menu.I got the seafood trio and he got the grilled swordfish.Both came with a nice salad, choice of potato, and a vegetable. I got a baked potato and green beans, and my husband got mashed potatoes and cabbage.The salad was crisp and fresh, with red onion, cucumber, tomato, shredded cheese, and croutons. The thousand island dressing was really good.The main courses came out quickly. Everything was delicious and cooked very well. My entree included clamstraps. Usually clam is rather rubbery but this was really tender. The fried ahrimp had a cornmeal type breading instrad of the usual flour based and gave it a nice crunch.The fish was flaky and well seasoned. The baked potato was cooked perfectly. I sampled my husband's swordfish and it was so good. It reminded me of a nice steak.I also ordered some garlic parmesean wings to go for my son. He said they were delicious.The place was spotless, and beautifully decorated . We had the opportunity to speak with the owners and they were both very nice. All the staff we encountered were great. They have other items besides seafood, and daily specials. This is definitely a place worth checking out!Kid-friendliness: Good kids menu.”