We ate at RJ's for the first time tonight great service and good home style food. generous portions
Jill Danner
First time eating there Friday..fish was very good but I guess bread coming with meal isn’t a thing..was charged 3.70 for bread with our 2 meals..kinda ridiculous imo
Sandra Graack
Good food and service I recommend you to try it
RJ Cafe
Great food and music
Ken Conklin
I had one of those huge tenderloins and it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Country Fried Steak
Jamie Niebrugge
2.5 hour drive...well worth it. Country fried steak was delicious. Very fair prices also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Skillet, Country Fried Steak
Lacey Austin
Really cute café. Really loved the food and staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Graack
Great food and very friendly. Service is the best. Husband loves all the desserts especially the black cherry pie.
Had a burger and fries last time. That was pretty good. Waitress talked me into Country fried steak and eggs this time even though it was nearing lunchtime. I asked her if the country fried steak was a frozen puck or fresh made. She would only say "nobody complains". I asked if the tenderloin sandwich was frozen or scratch made. Same answer. Guess what. Frozen puck country fried steak. Has browns were cooked, but not crispy. Scrambled eggs was flat and tasteless. Gravy obviously canned. I ate it all so I can't really complain, but will definitely stick with the burger next time. Waitress is nice, service good. Iced tea good. I'd come back, but I live in East Peoria,so a bit of a haul, but if I'm in the area, I'd stop by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Taylor Fry
The staff here is super friendly, and the food's always great. 11/10, happy this place exists
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kassidy Wehrle
Iowans passing through! We discovered RJ’s via TikTok review.The service 10/10 - our waitress, sweet as pie!Food 10/10 - I had the Chicken & Swiss sandwich paired with the best potato salad I’ve ever had; along with a slice of heavenly bread pudding for dessert.If you’re in the Pekin, IL area RJ’s Cafe is a must. Support local near or far ! ♥️P.S regarding the little lady who left a poor review two days ago stating the potato salad wasn’t good, she lied. I will be on the hunt for a recipe similar back home ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
rebecca bishop
Was there on Fri. For the fish fry. Waitress was extremely rude. Ordered coffee. Waitress refused to make stated she wasn't going to make just for 2 of us to drink. Stated coffee pot takes 20 min to make any way. Ordered catfish stated there was only 5 pieces left. You get 2 pieces per person. She didn't appear to want to give it. No refills offered on drink and her attitude was with us from the moment we walked in the door. My daughter and I spoke among ourself that she was rude. She came to the table twice and confronted us. Waitress was an older woman. Just hope not the owner. Will never be back. The fish was actually good. Potato salad and slaw not. Drink comes with dinner I ordered water, did no know, coffee would have been good or ice tea!!!! Or anything offered. Too bad think it could be a good restaurant. One bad apple spoils the bunch. I should have left right from the beginning. Maybe if I was a regular I would have been treated better.
Marsha Brewer
Friday fish specials $18.95 for walleye & catfish! Overcooked & slaw was bitter like it had the cabbage core chopped up in it. Tables were dirty and service was slow. Maybe it was a bad night but don't think we will be back.
We enjoyed the fried chicken and will be back to try breakfast!
Vegetarian options: We will definitely be back :)
Parking: Take Dessert to-go
Kid-friendliness: Very Respectable to all ages, including children.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom & Swiss, Bacon Cheeseburger
We ate at RJ's for the first time tonight great service and good home style food. generous portions
First time eating there Friday..fish was very good but I guess bread coming with meal isn’t a thing..was charged 3.70 for bread with our 2 meals..kinda ridiculous imo
Good food and service I recommend you to try it
Great food and music
I had one of those huge tenderloins and it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Country Fried Steak
2.5 hour drive...well worth it. Country fried steak was delicious. Very fair prices also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Skillet, Country Fried Steak
Really cute café. Really loved the food and staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and very friendly. Service is the best. Husband loves all the desserts especially the black cherry pie.
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Had a burger and fries last time. That was pretty good. Waitress talked me into Country fried steak and eggs this time even though it was nearing lunchtime. I asked her if the country fried steak was a frozen puck or fresh made. She would only say "nobody complains". I asked if the tenderloin sandwich was frozen or scratch made. Same answer. Guess what. Frozen puck country fried steak. Has browns were cooked, but not crispy. Scrambled eggs was flat and tasteless. Gravy obviously canned. I ate it all so I can't really complain, but will definitely stick with the burger next time. Waitress is nice, service good. Iced tea good. I'd come back, but I live in East Peoria,so a bit of a haul, but if I'm in the area, I'd stop by.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The staff here is super friendly, and the food's always great. 11/10, happy this place exists
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iowans passing through! We discovered RJ’s via TikTok review.The service 10/10 - our waitress, sweet as pie!Food 10/10 - I had the Chicken & Swiss sandwich paired with the best potato salad I’ve ever had; along with a slice of heavenly bread pudding for dessert.If you’re in the Pekin, IL area RJ’s Cafe is a must. Support local near or far ! ♥️P.S regarding the little lady who left a poor review two days ago stating the potato salad wasn’t good, she lied. I will be on the hunt for a recipe similar back home ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was there on Fri. For the fish fry. Waitress was extremely rude. Ordered coffee. Waitress refused to make stated she wasn't going to make just for 2 of us to drink. Stated coffee pot takes 20 min to make any way. Ordered catfish stated there was only 5 pieces left. You get 2 pieces per person. She didn't appear to want to give it. No refills offered on drink and her attitude was with us from the moment we walked in the door. My daughter and I spoke among ourself that she was rude. She came to the table twice and confronted us. Waitress was an older woman. Just hope not the owner. Will never be back. The fish was actually good. Potato salad and slaw not. Drink comes with dinner I ordered water, did no know, coffee would have been good or ice tea!!!! Or anything offered. Too bad think it could be a good restaurant. One bad apple spoils the bunch. I should have left right from the beginning. Maybe if I was a regular I would have been treated better.
Friday fish specials $18.95 for walleye & catfish! Overcooked & slaw was bitter like it had the cabbage core chopped up in it. Tables were dirty and service was slow. Maybe it was a bad night but don't think we will be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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