Just ate here for the first time and was totally blown away. The Banh Mi sandwich was fantastic and…read morethe soup of the day was perfect (can't remember what it was called, but it had beans, corn, rice, etc.). My new favorite spot in Edwardsville!

Conveniently located at downtown Edwardsville, Ed's Delicatessen serves sandwiches, salads and…read moresoups. Ambiance is nice and service is good. Pricing is average. I ordered the fish sandwich ($21), that comes with chips. Ordering salad or fries to substitute will have a surcharge. My friend's beet reuben wasn't go. So stay away.

Great service and wonderful food. We are visiting and are staying around the corner at the Urban…read moreCollective. Arrive early for quiche. The breakfast burritos and cinnamon rolls are great.

This place has amazing breads! Their sour dough is to die for! The Red White and Rye is fantastic!…read more Just order one of everything they are all delicious! They also have wonderful cinnamon rolls. Service is prompt and very friendly. Decor is very up beat. Oh their cinnamon bread is super!

We were looking for a treat around Edwardsville today & Yelp "surprise me" feature selected Cafe…read moreBirdie for us - so glad it did! I had the gluten free lemon lavender donut & a vanilla latte - both were great! My husband had a scone he enjoyed & lemonade that was very freshly squeezed. Service was prompt and friendly - you order up at the counter. Lots of GF options, no upcharge for oat milk, gender neutral bathroooms, cozy seating both indoor and outdoor on the patio, self serve water station.

I live really close to Cafe Birdie and have been wanting to check it out forever, but I never…read moreseemed to be free during their open hours. Pro tip: definitely check their hours before you go--and honestly, just plan your day around it because it's that good. I was expecting your typical little coffee-and-sandwich spot, but it completely exceeded my expectations. They have a couple of parking spaces behind the building, and if those are full, there's a free lot about 500 feet down the road. It was pretty busy at lunchtime. You order at the counter, and they bring everything to your table. There's a mix of indoor and outdoor seating in various sizes, and the decor is adorable. I especially loved the maps--they make great conversation starters. I noticed several tables pointing out places they'd visited and swapping travel stories. The menu has a nice variety. I ordered the chicken salad on ciabatta with a side salad. The chicken salad had a strong dill flavor that I really enjoyed, and the ciabatta was perfectly fresh--not too tough. Next time, I'll probably pick a different side since the salad was basically just lettuce. If there was any dressing, it was super light, so I ended up adding some of the lettuce into my sandwich. The surprise standout, though, was the lavender lemonade--a total sleeper hit. It was scorching hot that day, and I wanted something refreshing, so I ordered it on a whim. Honestly, it was the best lemonade I've ever had. I don't usually find myself making a special trip to a café just for lemonade, but here I am. I'm not sure if it's seasonal, but I really hope it sticks around.

Wow. Can't wait to go back. Steak was unreal, pasta just absolutely delicious. Started out the a…read morechocolate martini - the bar was hopping. Smaller place and pretty loud if you're looking for romantic and quiet, but great if you need a little of that vibe. Service was also top-notch. Desserts were on point!

If If I could give 10 stars I would . This place blew my husband and I away. We have been several…read moretimes now since discovering this place a couple months ago. Nice people , fresh food that is always cooked perfectly and the cocktails are phenomenal! Have tried several things on the menu and everything has been so great!

Theodora was a wonderful employee today. She took charge of an incorrect order and handled…read morebusiness. All staff we encountered were nothing short of amazing. Food was great for our large order!! Thank you, Thank you!!

I've have a couple of sandwiches and a wrap. Decent, the mac and cheese is stellar. The Italian…read morehoagie? Not Italian. Apparently designed by someone not Italian. You do not load the hoagie with black olives (?!?) The lettuce confusion as well? What's up with the cheese? Call this some weird "sandwich" and it's not Italian by far.

Love Peel! I…read moreattend work-related meetings here, and the servers are ALWAYS over-the-top accommodating, with A+ appetizers, salads, and of course pizza.

I have had a great experience with Peel before, but for some reason this time was off. The wait…read morestaff was still amazing and the restaurant was nice, but the pizzas did not taste good. I love buffalo flavored meals, but the pizza had too many additions that took away from the buffalo taste. The gorgonzola cheese tasted rotten, more rotten than the usual blue cheese taste. Hard pass. I did not expect the ranch to be drizzled on top, I would have preferred it on the side, but that is my fault. The celery also took away from the savoryness. We had one slice and sent it back because neither one of us wanted it to take home- it was that bad. We both agreed that the BBQ pizza was also lacking, but at least my boyfriend was able to finish it. The iced tea was not that good either, so I switched to a soda. I am still very open to trying Peel again in the future, but no more Peel pizzas for me. Also, if you have the choice, do not sit at a high-top because the metal chairs are freezing cold. I felt bad for all the girls in their Homecoming dresses because they were freezing and so were my boyfriend and I in our shorts.

Little sandwich shop in downtown Troy. Popped in during the week for a couple of sandwiches at…read morelunch. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Sandwiches were fresh and delicious- enjoyed them very much!. Curiously they were out of simple things like cheddar cheese, tomatoes and a couple other items which made it challenging to prepare most of the sandwiches on the menu. I ended up getting one sandwich (which I would not have normally chosen) and two half sandwiches to navigate around the out of stock issues. Going to chalk it up to working out kinks in a new business and will try again at later date.

Forget the chain sub places - GO HERE! Local and sooo worth it! Cute place with sandwiches, salads…read moreand soups - chili everyday and today was bacon potato soup. There was more meat on this one sandwich than my last 4 JJ Turkey Tom's. The bread was so much better too - from the Hill in STL. When I arrived I was 4th in line, and walked out in 10 minutes from walking in. Definitely quick! Parking was easy as I got front row, but there's a small parking lot in the side. Gourmet sandwiches - I'm not sure if I can order online but if I can to just run in and pick up - I'll be a frequent visitor!

It always bums me when I have to remove a star from a local business. My last three visits to…read moreTeaspoon Cafe have not been what it use to be. However, the people of Edwardsville still love Teaspoons, because it was packed. Things that disappointed me on my last visit that made me decide to take a star away: They are now serving Kaldi's Coffee a STL roaster. I think it is a shame that they are not supporting one of the many local roasters on the Illinois side of the river. Was disappointed that their iced coffee lids were not sip lids. I prefer them, because I am not a fan of straws. I know some people need or prefer straws, but I like the option of not using one. Save the Turtles. Biggest disappointment was my food. I ordered the Breakfast Platter. My scrambled eggs were fluffy and hot and made fresh. They were very good. The English Muffin was also good. It was obvious it was freshly toasted, because the whipped butter spread and melted easily. The disappointments were the bacon and potatoes. Both were cold and tough. It was obvious that both sides were prepared ahead of time. The bacon did have good flavor, but it was chewy and rubbery. My potatoes were on the burnt side of preparation and cold and chewy like the bacon. Damn, when I've ordered this before it was good, not this time. I will at least say, the service and customer service is still good and consistent with what I've had before. Which actually saved them from getting two stars.

LOVE teaspoons. It's such an underrated tea room in the area. Way better prices than the local tea…read morerooms in stl, but not the traditional experience. Every tea I've ever had here has been off the charts. They have caffeine free options, too! The teapot for two is excellent. I am a sucker for a pick two because I like a lil diversity. The ceasar salad is great. Big fan of the teaspoon pesto sandwich. My partner raves about the chicken croissant and always gets a side salad with olive oil. The workers are nice. Its seat yourself with a number and they clear the table when you're finished. Easy place to bring kids. Plenty of options for seating! Personally love the booth option.

This place is always one of my favorite stops. Whoever is running the food bar now days has gotten…read morethis place to step up their game more than I thought it ever could! I love their food selections from sandwiches to hot foods to go. They also have any drink you could want. It's a pretty casual ambiance with everyone ready to help you however they can.

Great little grocer and deli. They also have a garden center. We love the stuffed chicken breast…read moreand beef sticks. They have a very active deli at lunch with a large hot food bar, made to order items, and tons of grab and go. Wish we had one like this in Alton!

Looks good, tastes good. I got the medium Firehouse Meatball sub. It was rather expensive for a…read morenormal sized sub. They were not skimpy with the meatballs! There was a generous amount of meatballs stuffed into the sub and it tasted like a pizza! I got mine on wheat bread, and I will say, the wheat bread had an overpowering taste. I'd recommend going with the white bread instead.

If you want a really yummy sandwich, this is the place to go! They will make it anyway you want,…read moreplus they have the usual favorites. I love it because they warm it up! The sub roll is my favorite bread. It's always fresh and soft. The staff are always friendly. It's decorated with lots of fireman pictures and signs. It's laid back and clean. But the best part is when you eat here, you're helping out the firemen! Win Win!